Obituaries

July 6, 2020

Marcia A. Kelleher (nee Churchill) age 85. Beloved wife of the late Eugene W. Kelleher. Loving mother of Jean (Tim) O’Shea, Thomas (Kathleen) Kelleher and John (Janet) Kelleher. Cherished Granny of Brian (Melissa) O’Shea, Christie (Cort) Fornero, Scott O’Shea, Kim Kelleher, Jaime Kelleher (Carson Christen), Kara Kelleher and Keena Kelleher. Proud Great-Granny of Alexis and Dave Fornero; Emma and...

July 4, 2020

Urbaniak

Patricia C. Urbaniak (nee Lyons).

Former Vice President of Communications with Morgan Stanley.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Urbaniak, Veteran U.S Army, Retired CPD.

Devoted mother of Tricia (Colin) Boylan and Jillian (Ryan) Kolalis.

Cherished me ma of Declan, Cora and Ezra.

Dear sister of...

July 2, 2020

Jeffrey G. Paholke, 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2020.

Loving husband of the late Patsy Paholke; devoted son of the late Bob and Arlene Paholke; cherished brother of Bobby Paholke, Tom (Diane) Paholke, Greg Paholke, Tim (Jenny) Paholke, and Mike (Megan) Paholke; dear uncle to Tommy, Samantha, Timmy (godson), Kacie, Kamryn, and...

July 2, 2020

Richard Allen “Dick” VanDyke passed away on July 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife Jane of 48 years, son Matthew (Carissa), daughters Rachel (James) Verhagen and Sarah (Michael) Lake. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren--Jacob, Luke, Jonah, Lily and Zoey VanDyke; Annie, Zachary, Samuel and Emily Verhagen; and Benjamin and Travis Lake, who were the joy...

July 1, 2020

Irene Tukich passed peacefully into her eternal life in July, 2020. At the time of her earthly death, Irene was surrounded by her surviving children, Rosemary (Joseph), Judith and James (Jill). Irene lived a loving and full life. She was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, friend and most importantly, a Christ-follower. Irene was preceded in death by her...

July 1, 2020

Leonard "Len" Donofrio, age 75, beloved husband for 49 years to Bonnie, nee Bangert. Loving father of Don Donofrio and Christy (Andy) Soulian. Cherished grandfather of Tristan, Evan and Jillian; Andrew and Alyssa. Dear brother of Richard (Patricia) Donofrio and Phil (Judi) Donofrio. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Len loved the Lord and loved to learn and study...

July 1, 2020

Marvin Henry DeVries, age 94, died on July 1, 2020. His steady faith led him throughout his life, and in death he joins a heavenly choir, singing praises to his Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Mildred DeVries, nee vanStedum, his parents, Henry and Jenny DeVries, his twin brother Edward DeVries, and sister Jeannie...

July 1, 2020

John M. Withers, age 55, passed away suddenly, husband of the late Renee Reichert Withers. Loving father of Heather, Megan, and Johnny. Dear brother of Dave (Sue) Withers. Devoted son of the late John and Agnes. Beloved companion of Natalie Vodnik. A service to celebrate John's life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at...

June 29, 2020

Ernest E. “Pete” Johnson, age 91, of Homer Glen, IL, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 71 years to the late Marjorie June Johnson, nee Roemerman. Loving father of Tonya (Greg) Baise, Trudy (the late Alan) Baise, and Terry (Sue) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Kendra) Baise, Erin (James) Downer, Ryan (Lindsey) Baise, Meghan (Chris) Weddige, Allie,...

June 28, 2020

Judith L. "Mrs. B." Booth, age 73 (nee Stomczewski).

Devoted wife of Carroll Booth for 54 years.

Loving mother of Steven (Elizabeth Booth, Tricia (Douglas) Worthan.

Proud grandma to Nickolaus, Matteson, Zachary,  Danielle and Isabella.

Guardian Angel to future great grandaughter Layla Jude.

Dear sister of Patricia (Ken) Gavril,...

June 28, 2020

Lydia Paterek, nee Minke, age 94, beloved wife of the late Reinhold (2009). Loving mother of Kurt Paterek and the late Karl-Heinz Paterek. Dearest sister of the late Arnold, Eduard, Emil, Beate, Oskar, and Erika. Dear sister-in-law of Olga Mazanke. Fond aunt of Robert (Fi) Mazanke, Mary Ann Harrelson, and the late Klaus and Herbert (Dorothy) Mazanke, and numerous nieces...

June 23, 2020

Donald W. Cederlund, age 76, husband for 55 years to Marilyn, nee Tarulis. Father to Scott (Emily) Cederlund. Grandfather to Jakob. Son of the late Arthur and Lorraine Cederlund. Brother to Clint (Marge) Cederlund. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Donald's Life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...

June 23, 2020

Robert R. “Bob” Hoekstra, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on June 23, 2020. Beloved husband for 66 years to Arlene Hoekstra, née Evers. Loving father of Cindy (Ed) Schutt, Dale (Joni) Hoekstra, Rev. Timothy (Laura) Hoekstra, Daniel (Jana) Hoekstra and the late Janice Kay Hoekstra. Cherished grandfather of 16. Dearest...

June 19, 2020

Anna Mae Veldman, nee Modder, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. Beloved wife for 53 years to the late Clarence (1999). Loving mother of James (Diana) Veldman and Linda (Lawrence) Dryfhout. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Laura) Veldman, Sheri (Josh) Luedtke, David (Jilyan) Veldman, and Stacy (Brian) Hoffman; Vicki (Chad) Ferguson, Tamara (Doug) Boll, and Heidi (Kevin) Dummer....

June 18, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Liz” Novak, nee Higgins, age 83, beloved wife for 57 years to the late Eugene “Gene” Novak (2014). Loving mother of Keith, Gary (Kathleen), Scott (Kelly), and Ron Novak. Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Jessica, Kyle, Cody, Paige and Kasey. Dearest sister of Roseanne (late Jack) Russell, Patti (Tim) Swiontek, Alice (Ray) Modeen, the late Ed (Diane) Higgins, the...

June 17, 2020

Beverly Clare Linkus  (nee Ochota), age 73.

Loving mother of Leonard Richard Linkus and Lorissa Clare (James Robert) Kerrigan.

Cherished Grandmother of Logan Richard Linkus and Dylan James Linkus.

Dear sister of Sharon Rose (Randall) Madderon.

Dear aunt to Wayne, Christy, Glenn and Jan.

Services pending.

To...

June 17, 2020

Angelann B. Wallace (nee Saliba), age 86.

Beloved wife of  William B. “Bill”  Wallace.

Loving mother of the late Debbie (the late Eddie) Woolever, Michael (Renee) Johnson, Daniel (Tracy) Johnson, Karen (Dennis) Morrison, William Wallace, the late Bob Wallace, Tom (Patsy) Wallace and  Cassandra (Al) Rainone.

Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many....

June 16, 2020

Kenneth K. Blomgren, age 64, beloved husband for 35 years to Janet, nee Hoffmann. Loving father of Robert (Ana) Blomgren, Stacy Daeschler and Thomas Blomgren. Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Anthony, Abigail; Benjamin and Joseph. Devoted son of the late Henry and Dolores Blomgren. Dear brother of Karen Major and Kimberly (Patrick) Greene. Dearest uncle of Lisa, Kelly and Kevin. Ken...

June 15, 2020

Lynda S. Peterson, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Frances Peterson. Loving sister of Emily (Ray) Malkowski and Geraldine Peterson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services private. A celebration of Lynda's life will take place at a later date....

June 14, 2020

Donald L. Brodin, age 85, US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020. Donald was the beloved husband of Justine, nee Augustyn, for 55 years. Loving father of Laura (George) Zois and Jennifer (Robert) Baran. Cherished grandfather of Valerie and Alyssa Zois.Devoted son of the late Edward and Millicent Brodin. Fond brother of the late John (late Helen)...