Obituaries

September 9, 2020

Ronald W. Crabbe, age 77, beloved husband for 52 years to Leanne, nee Ridderhoff. Loving father of Vanya (David) Hamrin and Vincent (Amy) Crabbe. Cherished grandfather of Brittany Hamrin, Kate Crabbe and Ryan Crabbe. Devoted son of the late William and Florence Crabbe. Dear brother of the late William (Carolyn) Crabbe. Ron was a retired high school teacher with 40...

September 6, 2020

George R. Banevich, Sr., age 73, beloved husband for 49 years to Martha, nee Tatter. Loving father of George (Sarah) Banevich, Jr., Melissa (Nicholas) Glaros, and Matthew (Debra) Banevich. Grandfather of Melina Glaros; Cory and Carissa Banevich. Brother of Sandy (Randy) Drew and the late Danny Banevich. Dear brother-in-law of Charles (late Margie) Tatter, Barbara (late Allen) Dreibelbis, Karen (Dennis)...

September 6, 2020

Julius Horvath, age 84, beloved husband for 57 years to Anna, nee Koller. Loving father of Elizabeth "Lisa" (Phil) Leo, Catherine "Cathy" (Richard) Steele, and Monica Horvath. Cherished grandfather of Hannah, Anna, and Clara. Devoted son of the late Gyula and Jolan Horvath. Fond brother of the late Laszlo. Visitation Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church,...

September 4, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Roy Lipinski, age 87.

Veteran U.S. Army. retired from Nicor Gas with 42 years of service. Lifetime member and former President of The Troublemakers Athletic Club Calumet Park IL.

Beloved husband of Geraldine Lipinski (nee Szczecina) for 63 years.

Loving father of Steve (Dianne), Jeff, and MaryBeth (Christopher) Hennessy.

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September 3, 2020

Rose Louise Fassler, age 98, of Tinley Park and formerly of Huntington Station, Long Island, New York, at rest on September 3, 2020. Beloved wife of the late George (1981). Loving mother of Rosemary (Vernis) Glaenzer and the late George Jr. Cherished grandma of Joseph Nero III, Gail April (Dante Autullo) Glaenzer and the late Christine Bjornson; great-grandmother of...

September 3, 2020

Anita J. Freund (née Koehne) suddenly September 3rd, at the age of "39 and holding". Beloved wife of the late Harold Freund. Devoted mother of Carol (Nicholas) Ralich and Darlene (James) Welling. Loving grandmother of Billy, Stacy, Jessica (Randall), and Nicole (Brian). Great grandmother to Shylee, Paxton, and fur baby Sasha. Fond sister of Alfred Koehne, Clarence Koehne, Mildred McDonald,...

September 1, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Devine, nee Buck, 75, September 1, 2020, of Orland Park, former longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago-Mt. Greenwood neighborhood, dearly beloved wife of Thomas R. Devine; cherished mother of Lisa (Kirk) Gaertner, Michael (Kristen) Devine, Mary Beth (Brian) Jaskierski, and Kevin Devine; proud grandmother of Megan and Alec Gaertner, Kelly, Emily, and Thomas Devine,...

September 1, 2020

Una Veneris, nee Stockman, age 97, passed away peacefully at home September 1, 2020 surrounded by her daughters. Beloved wife for 37 years to the late Nick Veneris (1984). Loving mother of Diane Wiegman, Barbara (John) Stewart, Susan (John) Woodyatt and the late John (Dee) Veneris. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Amy), Andrew (Rebecca) and Matthew (Rachel) Wiegman; David (Karen) Stewart...

September 1, 2020

Lucille "Yvonne" Kuebrich, nee Torrence, age 79, loving mother of Holly (Michael) Svehla and Lisa (Norm) Johnson. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Chloe, Laurel and Willow. Dear sister of Kevin Torrence. Visitation Wednesday, September 9, 2020 from 4-7PM. Funeral Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 9:15AM from Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL to St....

August 31, 2020

Annette W. "Wladzia" Schultz, nee Wojcik, age 84, beloved wife of the late Jerzy "Jurek" Schultz. Loving mother of Peter (Renee VanGinhoven) Schultz and Edward (Ellie) Schultz. Cherished grandmother of Melody, Nikki, Kelsey and Matthew. Dear sister of Janina Toczycki. Family will receive relatives and friends Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. with a Memorial Service...

August 31, 2020

Nelda J. Draisma, nee Slager, age 85, beloved wife of the late Andrew Draisma. Loving mother of Duwayne (Christine) Draisma and the late Doreen (late Gary) Cloud. Cherished grandmother of Jason Draisma; Jacob, Natalie, and the late Jessica Cloud. Fond sister of the late William (Alice) Slager. Visitation Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to...

August 30, 2020

Arlene M. "Zia" McNellis, age 74, beloved wife of 50 years to William F. "Bill" McNellis. Loving mother of Brian W. (Autumn) McNellis, Tara A. McNellis and Kevin W. (Kara) McNellis. Cherished grandmother of Taylor, Brooklyn, Liam, and Declan. Dear sister of the late Robert Sr. (Maritta) Tolmer. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, September 2, 2020...

August 30, 2020

Frank Vincent Shannon, age 70, former husband to Delores Christine Keefner. Loving father of Steven William (Noriko) Shannon and Brian Michael (Cheryl) Shannon. Cherished grandfather of Nathan Shannon. Devoted son of the late Angeline Shannon and William Shannon. Dear brother of the late Martin Shannon. Frank was a former Chicago Policeman and a former Sales Engineer at Thornel Associates. In...

August 27, 2020

Matthew James Lyons, age 22, beloved son of Thomas and Terri (nee Shehane) Lyons. Loving brother of Charles Lyons (Carolynn) and Lainee Lyons. Cherished uncle of Charlie. Dearest grandson of Mary Jane and the late Ronald Shehane and Vernon and the late Ruth Lyons. Dear nephew of Jeff (Donna) Shehane and Charles (Georgia) Lyons, Charlane Lyons, Samuel (Patti) Lyons, Mary...

August 25, 2020

Diane M. Sutkus (nee Cannon), age 80.

Beloved wife of Donald J. Sutkus for 53 years

Loving mother of Janel Sutkus and Colleen Sutkus.

Dear sister of Frank (Diane) Cannon, Joe (Cathy) Cannon and Debbie (Gary) Slade.

Fond aunt, godmother and cousin to many.

Longtime parishioner, employee and volunteer...

August 25, 2020

Lorraine G. Drachenberg, nee Fleischer, at rest August 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Reinhold A. Drachenberg (1996). Loving mother of Arlene Frana. Cherished nana of Greg (Laura) Malinowski, Gary Malinowski and Nicole (Charlie) Herhold. Dearest great-grandmother of Aria, Anya and Lucas. Devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (nee Koehn) Fleischer. Dear sister of the late Edward...

August 22, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Sieja, age 78, loving father of Sandra Tewell, Christine Sieja, Barbara (Stewart) Gates, Robert (Sandra) Sieja, Kathleen (Dan'l) DuBois, Thomas (Isela) Sieja, Edward (Monica) Sieja, and James (Angie) Sieja. Cherished grandfather of Keith (Laura) Tewell, Jessica (Andrew) Wilson, Shaun Tewell, Matthew Tewell; Ashley Sieja, Jeffery Sieja, Kevin Sieja; Garrett DuBois; Stewart and Paul Gates; Jathan Gooden; Bianca,...

August 22, 2020

Daniel B. Benoit, retired Sergeant CPD, passed away on August 22, 2020. Currently of Tinley Park, a former Hinsdale resident. Husband of the late Marilyn (nee McMahon). Devoted father of Sheila Benoit, Daniel R. (Carrie) Benoit, Diane (Thomas) Ryan and Billy Benoit. Cherished grandfather of Joe Clarren, Kayla, Ryan, Ava, Ethan, Alexander (Blaise) 2nd Lt. USMC, Ella and Daniel Benoit;...

August 21, 2020

Dennis M. Giancarlo, age 72.

Beloved husband of Gail Giancarlo (nee Riley) for 50 years.

Loving father of Gina (Roger Young) Giancarlo-Young and Lisa Giancarlo.

Cherished grandfather of Anthony Young and Gianna Young.

Devoted brother of the late Joanne (Harry) Prychitko, Amy (the late Jim) Crockett, Bob (Kathy) Giancarlo, Paul Giancarlo...

August 20, 2020

Wayne K. DeBoer, Sr., age 83, went to be with his Lord on August 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 62 years to Theresa, nee Pruim. Loving father of Wayne (Pam) DeBoer, Jr., Cheryl (Bruce) Paarlberg, Barb (Ed) Robertson, and Donald (Karen) DeBoer. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Tatum) Alford, Lori Beth Alford, Kristin (Scott)...