Obituaries

March 23, 2025

Ronald A. "Ron" Lavery, age 76, beloved husband for 55 years to Barbara K., nee Visser. Loving father of Brian (Seema Limaye) Lavery, Marcia (Andrew) Beckett and Gregory (Erin) Lavery. Cherished grandfather of Sonia and Dylan Lavery; Daria and Desmond Beckett; and Gloria and Cyrus Lavery. Dear brother of the late Phyllis (Art) Hossman. Fond brother-in-law of Lee (Ray) Dekker,...

March 21, 2025

Raymond M. Walsh, Sr., age 79, US Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, retired Sgt. OPPD with over 30 years of service. Beloved husband for 58 years to Teresa, nee Castellanos. Loving father of Raymond Jr. (Chrissy), Shawn (Marisa), Eamon (Stacy), and Stephany (Joe) Zumerling. Cherished grandfather of Julie, Shawn Michael, Chloe, Anthony, Joey, Simon, Joey, Raelynn, and Evelyn. Devoted son of...

March 21, 2025

Olga Bessis, nee Ayanoglou, age 101, beloved wife of the late Samuel Bessis of Tarpon Springs, FL. Loving sister of the late Dorothy Gombis, the late Theodore Ayanoglou, and the late Ann Chilton. Dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt, and great-great-great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Olga was a secretary at Brandeis University in Boston, University of Chicago and Argonne National...

March 21, 2025

Karen P. McKeigue, nee Pacewic, age 67, wife of James McKeigue. Loving mother of Stacy (Alex) Tepp. Devoted daughter of the late Richard and Laverne Pacewic. Dear sister of Jean Baker, John Pacewic, Rick Pacewic, Michael Pacewic and the late Bunny Smith. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Karen had a delightful collection of sock monkeys, a passion for...

March 18, 2025

Donald A. “Don” Dascenzo. age 79, U.S. Air Force Veteran, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 18, 2025. Husband of the late Lynnea M. “Lynn” Dascenzo, nee Stark (2018). Loving father of Joseph (Sarah) Dascenzo and David (Margret) Dascenzo. Cherished grandfather of Micah (Jenna), Jeremiah, Noah (Abby) and AanElyse and great-grandfather of Lore and Elliot. Dear...

March 17, 2025

William G. "Bill" Gleeson, age 78, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran serving aboard the USS Walke. Bill passed away on March 17, 2025 in Columbia, Maryland. Former longtime resident of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband for 53 years to Frances "Fran" Gleeson, nee McGarvey. Loving father of Kristin (John) Tyrrell and Kevin (Jessica) Gleeson. Cherished Papa of Ian, Frani, Sydney, Wyatt...

March 15, 2025

Paul V. Hoffmann, (partner Sue), 77, Veteran U.S. Army Vietnam Era, late of Chicago, at Swedish Covenant Hospital after an illness.  Beloved son of his late parents, Leopold and Phyllis (nee Johnson). Loving father of Kristian. Dear brother of; Carol (Sam) Gengo, Kurt (Sue), Susanne (Brian) Corkery and Eric (Jan). Loving grandfather of Amaya and Mila. Fond uncle of...

March 14, 2025

Kathleen H. "Kathy" Fehland, age 79, of Tinley Park, Illinois passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on March 14, 2025. Kathy was born in Joliet, IL on May 21,1945. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Laura Fehland of Monee, Illinois. She was the dear sister of Sharon (late James) Batterman of Bluffton, SC (and...

March 13, 2025

Thelma Lou Szewczyk, nee VanderHoff, age 97, beloved wife of the late Michael Szewczyk (2009). Cherished daughter of the late Russell and the late Constance Lee VanderHoff (nee Britt). Loving sister of Susan (late Robert) Hoffman, the late Marbry (late Richard) Babka, and the late Phillip VanderHoff. Proud godmother and aunt of Connie (Joe) Boehning. Favorite aunt of Michael (Karen)...

March 12, 2025

Mary's obituary

Mary “Pat-The-Great” Patricia Williams was born on January 5, 1946, to Sheila Marcentine Jackson and Bill Jones.

She loved her family unconditionally and held them close to her heart. Her passion was her family and instilling long-lasting support and commitment to one another. She was never one to sit still and was always...

March 12, 2025

Patsy Sue Mondry It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Patsy Sue Mondry of Bolingbrook, Illinois. Patsy died unexpectedly at home on March 12, 2025. Born in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to Gregory L. Jr. and Beverly Mondry on February 18, 1967. Patsy was a treasured mother, partner, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Patsy is survived by...

March 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share that Terry Jozwik passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 12, 2025. He was born to Mike and Stella Jozwik on the south side of Chicago in 1952. He was the cherished husband of Kristy (nee Sinclair) for 49 years, and the devoted father of Jessica (Patrick Streeter) Jozwik and Rachel...

March 12, 2025

Frederick James Hirsch, age 85, passed away peacefully in hospice care on March 12, 2025. He was the loving husband of the late Judy Hirsch with whom he shared 49 wonderful years of marriage. Fred was a devoted Christian and loving father to Barbara (Paul), James (Gina), and Thomas (Melissa). He was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren and two...

March 11, 2025

Jason Davis, born on September 20, 1972, passed away on March 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband to Kimberley Davis, a cherished father to Ashley Davis (Timothy Wade) and Cody Davis, and a proud Papa to Cameron Shain, Jennifer Shain, Alexis Wade, and Ryleigh Wade.

Jason is also survived...

March 11, 2025

Melody Ann O’Neal, 71, of Flossmoor, Illinois, passed away while surrounded by her loving family on March 11, 2025. Melody was preceded in death by: her mother Marilyn Gentry, father Thomas Gentry, grandmother Ann Beaupre Williams, and grandfather Elton Williams and is survived by her daughter Kim, son-in-law Mitchell, her grandchildren Khari, Ianna, Kahlil and her siblings Michael, Michelle, Thomas,...

March 11, 2025

Nancy L. Johnson, age 76, beloved daughter of the late Edward and Viola "Vi" (nee DeRuiter) Johnson. Loving sister of Edward (Jill) Johnson, and the late Judith (Rev. Gerrit) Veenstra, and the late Rev. Larry (Sarah) Johnson. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Nancy was a dedicated NICU nurse at Christ Hospital and Palos Community Hospital for many years....

March 9, 2025

Kathleen R. "Kathy" Vander Woude, nee Brennan, age 68, beloved wife of 39 years to Robert H. Vander Woude. Loving mother of Robbie Vander Woude, Kimmy (Kasey) McCabe, Craig Vander Woude and Courtney Vander Woude. Cherished grandmother of Blair and Max. Dearest sister of Christine (late Robert) Fabijanowicz, Brian Brennan and the late Bobby Brennan. Dear aunt of many nieces...

March 8, 2025

Conrad W. "Chris" Christensen, age 91, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 51 years to the late Marjorie A. Christensen, nee Harmsen (2013). Loving father of Beth (Jerry) Cruz, John Christensen, and Karen (Michael) Zielinski. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan (Yvette) Cruz, Madelyn (fiancé Jacob) Cruz, Allison Cruz, Robert Christensen, Emma Christensen and Wyatt Zielinski. Dear brother of the...

March 8, 2025

Leonard George "Len" Bruinius, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home March 8, 2025, walking straight into the arms of his heavenly Father. Beloved husband of 60 years to Patricia, nee DeKreek. Loving father to Lori (Lambert) Kamp, Susan (James) Kamp, Kathy (Peter) Reiselt, Jennifer (Steve) Ritsema, and Matthew (Kerri) Bruinius. Cherished grandfather to 19 and great-grandfather to 13....

March 7, 2025

Gertrude Buikema, nee Werkman, age 94, a woman devoted to her faith, her family, her friends, and her community, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. “Gert” was born the youngest in a family of four children on July 16, 1930, in Chicago, IL to Herman and Jennie (Scholtens) Werkman. She learned and developed her hard work ethic and grit...