Obituaries

October 8, 2020

Emily A. Weber, age 93, passed away on October 8, 2020. Devoted daughter of the late John and Theresa Weber. Beloved, cherished and loyal twin sister of Evelyn J. McGowan (late John). Loving sister of the late John Andrew Weber (Tomoko), and the late Magdalene (late Stephen) Smulka. Treasured and loving aunt to Stephen (Ginny) Smulka, Karen (Ralph) Tabaccki, John...

October 7, 2020

Jimmy Silva, 52, late of Matteson, after a lengthy illness.  Beloved son of Rosa and Heriberto; Cherished father of Rosie. Loving brother of Carlos (Michelle) and Rosita. Fond uncle of Anton, Riki, Zachary and Logan.  He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan, and loved cooking, watching cooking shows, and was always engrossed in coloring various coloring books.  Visitation...

October 7, 2020

Gerald L. Moen, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth, nee Donahue (1988). Loving father of Irene (Michael) Diericks, Dawn McNamee, Dorothy (Michael) Jackson, Liz (Daniel) Hughes, Timothy Moen, Sean (Kari) Moen and the late Gerald (Mary) Moen, Jr. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Dear brother of Phyllis Barker. Due to COVID-19, services will be...

October 6, 2020

Lynne M. Paul, age 58, beloved daughter of Virginia and the late Leonard Paul. Loving sister of Jackie Chmieleski, Cynthia (Thomas) Sedor and the late Patricia (Larry) Pelcher. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, October 12, 2020 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m....

October 6, 2020

Mark E. Sipes, age 67, beloved husband for 27 years to Toni Valenta-Sipes. Loving father of Ian J. Sipes. Dear brother of John (Virginia) Sipes. Dearest uncle of Noah and Charlie. Mark was the owner of Prairie House Garden Center in Orland Park, IL. He was affectionately known as the "Prairie Dog". He loved music, nature and traveling. Due to...

October 4, 2020

Gloria Castillo, nee Arredondo, age 87, beloved wife of Alfonso Castillo. Loving mother of Robert Castillo, John (Kathy) Castillo and Richard Castillo. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Castillo and Christina (Carl) Clark. Dearest great-grandmother of Olivia Clark. Fond sister of Ray Alba, Dave Alba, Marilou Delprete, Anita Maynard, Rose Lening, and Linda Alba. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday...

October 4, 2020

Barbara Ann Bachleda, nee Turk, age 71, passed away due to breast cancer on October 4, 2020. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late Richard for over 50 years. Loving mother of Julee, Anthony (Melanie) and Thomas (Barbara). Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Jennifer (Matthew), Steven, Alexander, Abby and Mila. Beloved great-grandmother of Kaleb and Aura. Dear aunt of many...

October 4, 2020

Ronald G. "Ronnie" Achterhof, age 49, beloved husband of Kelly, nee Urbanczyk. Loving Father of Megan Andersen. Cherished soon-to-be Grandpa. Dear Son of Ronald (Teri) Achterhof and Glenda (Wayne) Conlon. Dearest Brother of Stacey Achterhof. Much loved Uncle of three Nieces--Ava, Tessa and Liberty. Dear Nephew and Cousin of many. Visitation Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 12:00 Noon to 3:00...

October 3, 2020

Shelah A. Cole passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 3, 2020 at the age of 86.  He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Omega J. (Riley) Cole; their daughter, Sabrina Affeldt (Mark) and sons, Craig Cole and John Cole (Casmira); three grandchildren, Shannon Cole, Benjamin Cole, Emily Cole and one great grandchild, Rielley...

October 3, 2020

Lori J. Gloodt, nee Metzler, age 60, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. Beloved wife of Scott H. Gloodt. Loving mother of Jenna (Hruban) Gilcrease, Holly Gloodt and Thomas Gloodt. Cherished grandmother of Olivia and Oliver. Devoted daughter of Jeanette "Jean" and the late Bill Metzler. Dearest sister of Michelle (Chad) Tomek, Bill Metzler and...

October 2, 2020

George Van Dahm, age 77, born July 27, 1943, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2020. He died peacefully at his home with his family at his side. U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Bronze Star and Purple Heart Recipient. Beloved husband for 55 years to Mary B. Van Dahm, nee Kortenhoeven. Loving father of Joel (Kelly) Van...

October 1, 2020

Ellen Kramer Boatner of Port Orange, Florida, formerly of Flossmoor, Illinois, died on October 1, at the age of 104. Ellen was born in 1916 in South Holland, Illinois to Thomas and Antoinette (Van Dreal) Kramer. She was the sixth of nine children, and the last to pass away. Ellen grew up in a Dutch speaking, church centered community. From...

September 30, 2020

Thomas F. Whitcomb Sr., age 73 of Tinley Park passed away September 30, 2020.

Member of Pipefitters Local 597

Devoted husband of Kathy T. Whitcomb (nee Rodack) for 52 years.

Loving father of Frederick (Sherry), Debra (Chad) Buchhaas, Thomas (Carrie) and Patricia (Sam).

Cherished Papa of Ryan, Mason, Tyler, Devan, David,...

September 29, 2020

Linda Lee Law (nee Toppel), age 71.

Beloved wife of Steve Clausen.

Loving mother of John Law, Sherry Law and Kelly (Donald) Oresky.

Cherished grandmother of Joey, Chris, Breanna, Kristina, Skylar, Alyssa, Donny, Danny, Haley, Jacob and great grandmother of Liam and Austin.

Devoted sister of Debbie (Rob) White, Pammy (Jerry)...

September 29, 2020

James V. "Jim" Pfister, age 85, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Joan R. Pfister, nee Kopping (2010). Loving father of Jim W. Pfister and Joy (Steve) Hooper. Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Mike) Farns, Rachel (fiancé Bradley St. Leger) Pfister, Michael Pfister, Daniel Bohnstengel, Lucas (Jeanette) Pfister, Megan Pfister and Kasey Pfister. Dearest great-grandfather of Michael, Conor and...

September 28, 2020

Marge Hanson, nee Swanson, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dean Hanson (1991). Loving mother of Sandra (Michael) Soraghan, Debra (Dale) Richter and Daniel (Carol) Hanson. Cherished grandmother of Patrick Soraghan, Katie Soraghan, Ryan Richter and Joseph Richter. Dear sister of Edward (Kathy) Swanson and...

September 28, 2020

Sheila H. Leibfried (nee Healy), age 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Byron; loving mother of Ellen, Steven (Nicole), Gary (Colleen) Leibfried and Lynn (Scott) Threewitt; adored grandmother of Kerry, Riley, Camryn, Jack, Joseph, Grant and Grace; dear sister of Kathleen Abney and the late James, Bernard and Mary...

September 27, 2020

Kathie Brophy of Marionette Park, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2020, with her daughter holding her hand.

Kathie was born in Chicago on November 9, 1950 to Helen and Pleasant Amick in Chicago, IL.  She grew up with her sisters and brother in Alsip, IL and enjoyed time with her large extended family throughout...

September 27, 2020

Mary Ann "Marie" Green (nee Nemec), age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Green.

Loving mother of Mary Jo Hann.

Cherished grandmother of Megan and Evan Hann.

Devoted sister of John Nemec.

Dear aunt to many. Best friend to her Dexter and Archie.

Visitation Thursday 3-9pm...

September 26, 2020

Ellyn A. Lubbers, age 56, beloved daughter of Arlene (James Achterhof) Bandstra and Richard Lubbers. Loving sister of Laura Lubbers (Trent Buck) and Paul Lubbers. Dear step-sister of Michael Achterhof, Laura Achterhof and David (Jessie) Achterhof. Dearest aunt, niece and cousin of many. Ellyn was a resident of Bethshan for 35 years and will be missed greatly by her Bethshan...