Obituaries

July 23, 2020

Evelyn M. Dobbins (Harrell), 66, of Dolton IL, and longtime resident of Gurnee IL., passed away July 23, 2020 of cancer. Lynnie was born February 25, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Mary (Flood) Harrell. She attended St. Jude The Apostle Catholic School in South Holland, IL and Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois.  Attended Lake County College...

July 23, 2020

Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Lukasik, nee Cimo, age 79, beloved wife for 60 years to Edward Lukasik. Loving mother of Albert Lukasik, JoAnn (Kevin) Greene, and Edward Jr. (Susan) Lukasik. Cherished grandmother of Erica, Kevin, Alyssa, and Elizabeth. Dearest great-grandmother of Ethan and Luke. Dear sister of Jack Cimo and Shirley Ann Greco. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jackie...

July 22, 2020

Armando Galeas, Jr., age 47, beloved husband for 26 years to Jodi, nee Marsh. Son of Armando and Serena Galeas. Brother of Anthony Galeas and Sarah (Will) Salazar. Dear son-in-law of George and Diane Marsh. Dearest brother-in-law of Janet Neeka, Ed (Carol) Marsh and Darrin (Terese) Marsh. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Armando was an avid car buff...

July 21, 2020

Bella Munari, age 66.

Loving daughter of the late Anthony and the late Frances Munari.

Beloved sister of the late Tony (the late Carol) Munari, the late Lucille (the late Jim) Rigoli and Rose (the late Mark) Kranz.

Dear aunt of Jeremy Kranz, Katie Kranz and great aunt of Lily Kranz, Tony (Lin)...

July 20, 2020

Carla Reneé Shock, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2020, at home with her family by her side. She was born December 14, 1930, in Vienna, Austria to Salomon & Bertha Klein. Carla came to America in 1948, and settled in Chicago with her Mother. After meeting the love of her life, Frank...

July 20, 2020

Ira McKeever, age 68, beloved member of the Bethshan family. Every person who met Ira would remember his smile. He lit up a room and made a friend wherever he went. His joy was always contagious, and he had a positive attitude, even in times of struggle. Ira made each person’s life better for knowing him. He loved attending Elim...

July 19, 2020

Kristin K. Keuch, age 53, passed away suddenly at her home on July 19, 2020. Beloved daughter of Sharon (Geoffrey) Griswold and Melvin (Frances) Keuch. Loving sister of Kerri (Frank) Senese, Gina (Dave) Brearley and Amanda Moore. Cherished aunt of Elizabeth, Vincent, Constance "Cetta" and Matthew Senese. Dear niece and cousin of many. Kristin was an Assistant Vice President at...

July 18, 2020

Lucile Heringa, nee Stienstra, 102 years old, beloved wife of the late Harry DeBoer (1959) and the late John Heringa (2003). Loving mother of Kenneth (Cheryl) DeBoer, Calvin (Carol) DeBoer, Marcia (Phil) Mason and Rev. Donald (Ruth) Heringa. Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 36. Dear sister of the late Margaret Broden, Bernard Stienstra and Richard Stienstra. Lucile was...

July 17, 2020

Kenneth L. Nilsson, age 66.

Beloved husband of Rebecca Nilsson (nee Larson).

Loving father of Kenny (Kerry), Mark (Kady) and Paul Nilsson (Priscilla Escobedo).

Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Andrew, Aidan, Emerson, Rory, Brody, Dani, Anthony and Adam.

Devoted son of Bruno and Britt Nilsson.

Dear brother of John (Diane),...

July 16, 2020

Florence Mae Klemenko, nee Hodges, age 78, beloved wife for 57 years to Andrew Klemenko. Loving mother of Candace (Andrew) Busse, Dawn (Richard) Konieczny, Andrew III (Tara) Klemenko and Nicole (Todd) Diedrich. Cherished grandmother of Richard II, Lillian, Trent, Timothy, Rebecca, Gage, Sadie, Travis and Evelyn. Dear sister of Dorothy Mazanke and the late John Hodges. Fond aunt of Traci...

July 16, 2020

Gertrude G. Kloese, nee Medema, age 91, beloved wife of the late Gerald H. Kloese (2007). Loving mother of Peggy (William) Sluis, David Kloese and Dean (Carolynn) Kloese. Cherished grandmother of Julie (Kevin DenBesten) Sluis, William (Torie) Sluis II, Nicole (Mitchell) Winterburn, Gerald Kloese and Casey Kloese. Dearest great-grandmother of Lilly, Carson and Liam; Ada and Dean. Dear sister of...

July 15, 2020

Edward P. Fuja

U.S. Army Veteran, Retired Tinley Park Police Sergeant.

Beloved Husband of Karen (nee Matvechuk). Loving Father of Tiffany (Dan) Grosse and Todd (Stephanie) Fuja. Cherished Papa of Kaylen, Madison, Kylee, and Kaden. Dear Brother of Tom (Janet) Fuja. Kind Uncle of Stacy (Dane) and Lori. Adored Cousin and Friend of many.

July 15, 2020

Irene Kalis (nee Ivankova).

Beloved wife of the late Michael Kalis.

Loving mother of Monika Kalis (Steven Maffei).

Cherished grandmother of Ava and Lana.

Fond sister of Peter (Vierka) Ivanka, Anka ( the late Vilo) Kvasnicova.

Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday 9:00-11:00am. Funeral...

July 12, 2020

Charles Philip Sears, age 76. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Sears (nee Meacham) Loving father of Joan (Mike) Ramos, the late Joi Lonergan, Tricia (Bill) O' Connor, Tara  (Guy) Carbray, Charlotte(Michael) Sacks and the late Meghan (Paul)  Radavich. Cherished grandfather of Adam Phillips,Cali (Curtis) Wicks, Charlie (Cheryl) Lonergan, Brittany Lonergan, Ashley (James) York, Courtney Hughes, Jenna Payne, Rachel, Joshua...

July 12, 2020

Marilyn Ruth Palm, nee Strauch, age 79. Loving mother of Jerry Palm and Michael (Tiffany) Palm. Fond mother-in-law of Cheri. Cherished grandmother of Mathew, Erik, Tyler, Karsten, Maddie, and Annika. Dear sister of Vicki Mayer. Family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462 from...

July 12, 2020

William J. Spellman, age 98, passed away on July 12, 2020, in his Orland Park home. Beloved husband for 69 years of Ellen, nee Schuetz, the bedrock of his long and happy life. Preceded in death by his beloved parents Thomas and Helen (nee Roche) Spellman. Loving father of Gail Ball (Garry), Lynn White (Lance), Leslie Wise (Mark), and Jill...

July 11, 2020

Alexander Joseph Tucker, aged 23, Olympic hopeful, expert class in 20” and 24” bicycles passed July 11th 2020, at 3:03 a.m., in a car accident on 147th Street and LeClaire, in Oak Forest.

Beloved son of Michele and John. Loving brother of Dylan. Cherished grandson of Kenneth (Audrey) and the late Helga Klara, John Thomisicka and Mary...

July 11, 2020

Jane Weynschenk, age 87, nee Sittrop, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020 at her daughter's home in Palos Heights, IL surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 58 years to Ronald E. Weynschenk. Loving mother of Robert (Cheri) Weynschenk, Michael (Karen) Weynschenk, Walter (Kelly) Weynschenk and Monique (Jim) Foley. Cherished grandmother of Krystal, Kourtney, Samantha, Savannah, Amy, Jordan and...

July 11, 2020

Michele K. "Mickey" Styrsky (nee Rasmussen), age 78, passed away on July 11, 2020. Beloved wife for 55 years to the late Jerry J. Styrsky, LTC Ret. U.S. Army. Loving mother of Jerry David (Melissa) Styrsky and Krista (Tony) Smerz. Cherished grandmother of Alex and Abby Smerz and Ty, Jace and Cade Styrsky. Dear sister of Sue (the late Chuck)...

July 8, 2020

Wayne J. Rabiega, age 79, beloved son of the late Lucille Rabiega, nee Ladzinski. Loving brother of Judith (late Stanley) Laurinaitis. Dear uncle of Lora (James) Morsovillo, David (Michelle) Laurinaitis, and Stacey (Thomas) Costello. Dearest great-uncle of Matthew and Nicholas Morsovillo; Lucille and Wyatt Laurinaitis; Lauren and Alexis Costello. Visitation Friday, July 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until time of...