Obituaries

October 14, 2020

Loretta H. Engleman (nee Kettle), 68 of Channahon/Morris, IL passed away Wednesday Oct. 14th at AMITA St. Joseph Health Center, Joliet. She was born June 18, 1952 in Fort Hood, Texas to Ted (The Colonel) & Marilyn Kettle.

Surviving is her loving companion, Richard Klingen of Channahon, her daughters, Jennifer Shroba, Amanda Hritz, Emily Walker, & Jessica...

October 10, 2020

Dolores J. "Dory" Vock, nee DeMaso, age 91, beloved wife of the late Philip Vock (1995). Loving mother of Jan Marie (Robert) Blair, Jeffrey (Ann Marie) Vock, and the late James Vock. Cherished grandmother of Bradley (Kim), Christopher (Cristina), Tiffany (Marc), Tara (Sam), Arley (Vic), and Abby (Domo). Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Preceded in death by her siblings Joan Kober,...

October 10, 2020

Sheryl J. Tarulis, age 58, beloved daughter of Bernard "Bernie" and the late Nellie Mae "Lee" Tarulis. Loving sister of Rick (Nancy) Tarulis, Bill Tarulis and Bernard "Bump" Tarulis. Dear aunt of Justin Tarulis and Rebecca (Nelson) Lewis. Dearest great-aunt of Payton Tarulis-Morris, Owen Tarulis-Morris and Allie Tarulis. Fond cousin of Joe (Christine) Sluis. Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 17, 2020...

October 10, 2020

David (Jadz) Jadzak 4/26/63-10/10/20 It is with shock and immense sadness that we announce the passing of David Paul Jadzak, the heart and soul of our family. He will be remembered for his great wit, and corny jokes, kindness, generosity, love of family and friends, athleticism and Polish pride, but mostly for his optimism and heart of gold. Even when...

October 9, 2020

Joyce M. Lichauco, age 66.

Registered Nurse for 42 years with Rush University Medical Center. Past three term President of the Profeesional Nurses Association.

Best friend and Soul Mate of Angelo Lichauco.

Beloved sister of Carol Ann Smith and Susan (Jim) Quinn.

Loving aunt of Johnathan, Brianna, Keegan and great aunt...

October 9, 2020

Louise J. "Gooey" Swannie, nee Zatteau, 105 years old, beloved wife of the late Harry Swannie (1995). Loving mother of Linda Behrendt and Paul Swannie. Cherished grandmother of the late Laura Dellorto. Dearest great-grandmother of Kristina and Dominic. Dear sister of the late Lenetta (late Alfred) Eyrich. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, October 15, 2020 from...

October 8, 2020

Howard C. Manning, age 90.

Passed away October 8, 2020. Resident of Orland Park.

Proud Army Veteran Korean War. Employee of Illinois Bell for 40 years.

Beloved husband of Arleen Manning (nee Putz).

Cherished father of Catherine (the late Jeffrey) Enders, Michael (Carrie) Manning, Christine (Chuck) McEvoy and the late Joseph...

October 8, 2020

Frances J. Freza, 102 years old, devoted daughter of the late John and Julia Freza. Loving sister of Florence Ninko and the late Veronica Arp, Gertrude Guzik, Edward Freza, Cecelia Burton, Stanley Freza, Isabel Zimmer, Geraldine Wittke and Louise Lee. Cherished aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, October 17, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. until Prayer...

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...