Obituaries

February 24, 2025

Gene Lakinski, age 92, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Lakinski, nee Kozurko (2008). Loving father of Karen Mahoney and the late David Lakinski and Kimberly Lakinski. Dear father-in-law of Eric Mahoney. Cherished grandfather of Sean, Kyle, Erin, Tara and Ryan. Loving companion of Sheri Russell. Gene's family would like to thank Bethany, Michelle...

February 23, 2025

Courtney E. Beranek, nee Martin, age 34, beloved wife for four years to Thomas Beranek. Cherished and loving mother of Christopher. Devoted daughter of Donald and Donna (nee Zielinski) Martin. Loving sister of Nicole Martin, Heather (T.J.) Musich and the late baby Fleeta. Dearest aunt of Colton, Emma and the late baby Micah Musich. Dear daughter-in-law of Jim and Donna...

February 22, 2025

Eli Visser, age 98, beloved husband for nearly 77 years to Jeanette (nee Speelman) went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2025.Loving father of Jeanne (Bear) Dickson, John (Linda) Visser, Tom (Lor) Visser, Sharie (the late Kurt) Mahlfeldt, Judy (Jim) Ardon, Joan (Harold) Aardsma, Cindy (Bernie) Laporte, and Linda (Darin) Dykstra.Cherished grandpa to David Dickson, Jonathan...

February 20, 2025

Dr.  Keshava Murthy

June 30, 1936 – February 20, 2025

Keshava Murthy passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, February 20, 2025.  He was the devoted husband of Aswathalakshmi, loving father to Aparna, Shila (Andy) and Lalitha, and adored Thatha of Alexander Santiago, and Cassandra.  He was a revered doctor and a loyal friend. ...

February 20, 2025

William R. “Bill” Hutcherson, 84, of Palos Heights, IL, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Bill was a devoted husband to Angela D. Hutcherson for 32 years and a beloved father to John (Diana Mitchell) Hutcherson, Christopher (Kimberlee) Hutcherson, Laura (Mike) Krebs, Valerie Locati, and Todd (Elizabeth) Hutcherson. He was also a proud stepfather to Robert Darrow (Steve West),...

February 19, 2025

Esther Camerino, late of Tinley Park. Services for Esther Camerino will be this Friday February 28, 2025, from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Interment at a later date.

February 18, 2025

Marilyn L. Rusthoven, nee Oostman, age 90, beloved wife for 61 years to the late Robert C. "Bob" Rusthoven (2020). Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Wolff, Brian (Leigh) Rusthoven, and Bob (Christine) Rusthoven. Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Henry Tasset) Rusthoven, Emma (David) Jiang, Ian (fiancée Paris) Rusthoven, Annie, Sarah, and the late Chase Rusthoven. Fond sister of Grace (late Bob)...

February 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce that on Sunday, February 16th, 2025, Dawn Baker, loving wife, mother, and Nana, suddenly passed away at the age of 59.

Dawn was born December 13th, 1965 to her mother Jackie Proudfoot.

Dawn loved her family and friends more than anything. Her caring and loving nature touched everyone...

February 15, 2025

Patricia Rose Herman, nee Chomer, age 80, beloved wife for 57 years to Thomas J. Herman. Loving mother of Colleen (John) Dooley, Sandra (Christopher) Cella, Megan (Thomas) Murray and Katie (Edward) Adamczyk. Cherished grandmother of Joseph, Luke (Kristin), Hannah (Joe), Maverick, Patrick, Emily, Reilly, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Madelyn. Dearest great-grandmother of Giavanna. Devoted daughter of the late Charles and Mary...

February 14, 2025

Magda Aremi Mendez

September 24, 1989 - February 14, 2025

PARK FOREST - Magda Aremi, 35, of Park Forest passed away on February 14, 2025.

Magda Aremi was born on September 24, 1989, in Guadalajara, Jal., the daughter of Romelia Mendez. She graduated D.Dwight Eisenhower High School and attended Everett Community College and...

February 14, 2025

Marilyn Edelen (nee Weber) age 83, was affectionately known as Moe, Aunt Moe, grandma, meemaw, and great grandma. Loving mother of Frank, Mark (Susan), the late Mike, Brian, and Debbie (Tim) Kratovil. Dear daughter of the late Lou (Bud) and Mary Jane Weber. Devoted sister to the late John (the late Eileen), twin sister Madelyn (Ted) Curran, the late William...

February 12, 2025

Jean E. Wiening, nee Kraus, age 88 of Orland Park, beloved wife of the late Richard Wiening, passed away February 12, 2025 with her sister by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Wiening, her parents Daniel and Susannah (Fulz) Kraus, her sisters and brother-in-laws, Dorthea and Martin Nienhouse, Elsie and Howard Linz, and Joseph Cryan....

February 11, 2025

Antonio Llano

March 15, 1941 — February 11, 2025

Westchester

Antonio Llano, 83, of Westchester formerly of Berwyn and Chicago’s Little Village, where he was very well known, entered into eternal life February 11th, 2025, after a brief illness. Loving father of Jovita Llano, Raquel (George) Augustin, and Laura Rodriguez. Cherished grandpa of...

February 11, 2025

Lynda M. Flanagan, nee Zralka, age 77 of Orland Park, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Francis M. “Frank” Flanagan, Jr. (2021) passed away February 11, 2025. Loving mother of Kelly (Kenneth “Kent”) Oliven and Jennifer Gallagher. Cherished grandma of Natalie, Ethan, Evan, and Madeline. Dear sister of Carole (Bryant) Rusnak, the late Cecilia (Dan) Kumarich and the...

February 10, 2025

Agnes Graham, 39 (suddenly) of Laporte Ind. Beloved daughter of Ignacy and Boguslawa Fitak (nee Scechura). Cherished wife of James.Loving mother of Briana and Collin. Dear sister of Arthur (Monica) Fitak. Funeral Mass Monday, February 17, 9:15am prayers at the funeral home processing to St George Church for a 10:00 Mass.  Wake to follow, 3-8pm at the funeral home....

February 9, 2025

Marin Mladinic, age 90, born in Split, Croatia. A faithful husband of Carol Ann (Van Laten) for 58 years, who preceded him in death. He is survived by and was father to Krizan Mladinic and grandfather to William Ross, Jovan Mladinic, Melissa Colonna, and Kimberly Mladinic. He was also a great-grandfather, brother to Iskra, and dear uncle to many. He...

February 8, 2025

Rudy J. Lazo beloved husband for 59 years to the late Rosalinda A. "Linda" Lazo (2025). Loving father of Jennifer (Robert Griffin) Lazo, Norman (Lori) Lazo and Jeanette Lazo. Cherished and treasured Grandpa of Arianna Griffin, Robert Griffin III, Darius Boykin and Blake Boykin. Proud and Dearest Great-Grandpa of Sebastian. Grandpa will also be missed by his loyal canine companion...

February 7, 2025

James H. Black, age 74, passed into eternity on February 7, 2025. Jim served as an Army Sergeant Rank E5 in the Vietnam War from August 1970-April 1972. His Dad inspired him with the love of music when he purchased a home organ after which Jim started lessons as a young child. He later chose to attend Moody Bible Institute...

February 6, 2025

Edith Arlene Plantinga (nee Gross), peacefully entered her Eternal Home on February 6, 2025 in the presence and care of her loving family. She was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband of 70 years, Warren. She was loved by her children Gary Plantinga, Nancy Plantinga, Jeff Plantinga (Diane) [both deceased], Jerry Plantinga (Becky), Beverly Swanson (Frank), Laurie...

February 5, 2025

Linda C. Bell, nee Frieling, age 72, beloved wife for 47 years to Harold T. Bell. Loving mother of Kristin (Michael) McNeely and Luke (Alexa) Bell. Cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren: Kellan, Layla and April McNeely; Cooper, Mina, Eddie, Sutton and Greta Bell. Devoted daughter of the late Menno and Alice (Decker) Frieling. Dear sister of Donald (Jan) Frieling, Marlene...