Obituaries

Grace Dorn

November 19, 2020

Grace S. Dorn, nee Kelder, age 82, beloved wife for 56 years to the late Martin A. Dorn (2017). Loving mother of Laura (Edward) Kelly, Lynne Schipma, and Martin A. (Lisa) Dorn. Cherished grandmother of Edward, John and Anne Marie Kelly; Kristin Ahrens-Rigg (Paulo), Allison and Elizabeth Schipma; Charisa, Gerrit and Elena Dorn. Dearest great-grandmother of Noah Ahrens. Dear sister...

Michael Andrew Ruzas

November 18, 2020

Michael Andrew Ruzas, age 33.

Beloved son of Michael Ruzas and Andrea (Jason).

Cherished grandson of Rich (the late Rita) and Dan and Kathy Liberatore.

Beloved brother of Nikolas (Ashley), Christopher, Jeremy, Alexander and Elizabeth.

Dear nephew and cousin to many.

Visitation Tuesday 3-8pm at the Maher Funeral Home...

Nancy J. (Mcinerney) Mcdonald

November 18, 2020

Nancy J. McDonald (nee McInerney).

Loving mother of Colleen (Mike) McDonald, Patti (John) Kennedy, and Bob McDonald.

Cherished grandmother of John, Megan, Bob, Kaitlyn, Dan and Michael and great grandmother (GG) to John, Connor, Evelyn, Lydia, and Liam.

Beloved daughter of the late Margaret and Thomas McInerney. Dear sister to the late Margaret...

Hugh Mcsheffery

November 18, 2020

Hugh G. "Mac" McSheffery, age 84, U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to the late Nancy C. McSheffery, nee Wagner (2020). Loving father of Judy Unruh, Jill (Michael) King, Kathy McSheffery and the late Jay H. McSheffery. Cherished grandfather of Stacie (Bob) Hoecker, Christie (James) Burgess, Tom Batchelor and Nicholas Niezabitowski. Dearest great-grandfather of Alyssa, Nathan,...

E. Carter Gerretse

November 18, 2020

E. Carter Gerretse, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 56 years to Judith L. Gerretse, nee Bubna. Loving father of Joseph (Maureen), James, Cathleen Patla (Michael) and Jeffrey (Georgia). Cherished grandfather of Emma, Nikolas, Caroline, Demetrios, Alecos, Madeline, Ken, Ian and the late Elizabeth. Dearest great-grandfather of Kennedy. Dear brother of Bonnie (Bob) Crabb. Carter worked in banking...

Alice Schultz

November 17, 2020

Alice C. Schultz, nee Thorne, age 90, long time resident of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife for 68 years to Arthur W. Schultz. Loving mother of Patricia (late Mark) Diepen and the late Brenda VanHorn. Cherished grandmother of Jason Diepen, Ryan (Mallory) Diepen and Nicole Allen. Dearest great-grandmother of Harper Diepen. Dear sister of Norma (late Robert) Lane, Denny Skelton and...

Sharon Koszulinski

November 16, 2020

Sharon A. Koszulinski, nee Dazzo, age 68, beloved wife for 41 years to Tom Koszulinski. Loving mother of Rachel (Chris) Newcomb, Laura (Bryant) Ekwinski, Michelle Koszulinski and Michael Koszulinski. Cherished grandmother of Anna, Ben, Brynn and Tommy. Devoted daughter of the late Vincent and Helen Dazzo. Funeral Mass private at St. Julie Billiart Church with a private burial at Holy...

Constance Ring

November 16, 2020

Constance Mae "Connie" Ring, nee Olson, age 88, late of Pingree Grove, IL, formerly of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Terrence Ring (1991). Loving mother of Victoria (Robert) Beard. Cherished grandmother of Brian (Diane) Pummell and Curtis (Laura) Beard. Dearest great-grandmother of Gabrielle, Finn and Amelia. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and the late Marie (nee...

Heidi Meekma

November 14, 2020

Heidi A. Meekma, nee Rusch, age 45, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 1 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife for 21 years to Alan Meekma. Loving mother of Madison and Sydney. Devoted daughter of Eugene and Michele Rusch. Dear sister of Kelly (Derek) Peckhart and Andrew (Michelle)...

Bob Muys

November 13, 2020

Bob Muys, 51, suddenly late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband of Tina nee Lange. Loving father of Brandi, Taylor, and Samantha. Cherished son of Jacqueline and the late David Muys. Dear brother of Dave (Cindy) Muys and Bonnie (Tony) Malzone. Kind son-in-law of Kathie and the late John Lange. Fond brother-in-law of Tim (Andi) Lange, Peggy (Mike Kurtyak) Denk,...

Jeffery Schmitt

November 13, 2020

Jeffery Glen Schmitt, of Midlothian, IL, died on Friday, November 13, 2020 after contracting COVID-19. He was 68 years old. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and cherished bride of 48 years Linda (nee Wallace), his well loved daughters Sarah Miller (James), Jessica Vahl (Brian), and Kaitlin Schmitt (Dave Jarosik), his favorite sidekicks his three grandsons (The Freds)...

Mr. Anthony J. Janka

November 12, 2020

Anthony J. Janka, age 82.

Former Educator with Richards High School, Oak Lawn IL. for over 35 years. Member of School District 218 Credit Union and the "Those Were the Days Radio Players".

Beloved husband of  Betty Sharp and the late Ann Louise Janka (nee Jacob).

Loving father of Lizz (Rob) Glass.

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Jose Pareja

November 9, 2020

Jose V. Pareja, age 67, beloved husband for 45 years to Clara, nee Guerra. Loving father of Rocio (Michael) Coleman, Eunice (David) Hooker, Jose R. (Angelica) Pareja and Alicia Carrera. Cherished grandfather of Aiden, Sophie, Cynthia, Daniel, Jonathan, Amelia, Benjamin, Danae and Matias. Dear brother of Susana, Martha, Fernando, Jorge, Wilma, Cesar, Luis, Monica, Dora, Eduardo, Cecilia, Carlos and the...

Jacqueline (Blumenthal) Deuser

November 8, 2020

Jacqeline Deuser, age 88.

Beloved wife of the late James F. Deuser.

Loving mother of Kirby (Margaret), Jennifer (Michael) Jones, Valerie (Robert) Graniczny, Pastor Jamie Deuser and David Deuser.

Cherished grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of 4.

Devoted sister of Evelyn Donohue, Bruce and Linda.

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August D. "Cuzzy" Badali

November 8, 2020

August David "Cuzzy" Badali, age 89.

Veteran U.S. Air Force. Owner of A & M Cartage Tinley Park for 54 years.

Beloved husband of Margie Badali (nee Bettenhausen) for 64 years.

Loving father Steven (Sandi), Thomas (Julie) and Anthony (Mary) Badali.

Devoted brother of Maryanne (The late Joseph) Tholl, Carol (the...

Margarito Ramos

November 5, 2020

Margarito "Mike" Ramos, age 93, of Oak Forest, IL formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved husband for 70 years to Rita, nee Vega. Loving father of Linda (Fred) Haislet, Michele "Mickey" (Edward) VanderVliet and Michael (Joan) Ramos. Cherished grandfather of Rita (Josh) Kurgan, Nicole (Frank) Abramowicz, Sean VanderVliet and Michael Ramos. Dearest great-grandfather of Alex, Lily, Teddy and Leland Kurgan;...

Carol Deboer

November 5, 2020

Carol L. DeBoer, nee Solle, age 78, beloved wife for 55 years to John A. DeBoer. Loving mother of Kimberly Pedersen, Thomas (Leslie) DeBoer, Randall (Sheryl) DeBoer. Cherished grandmother of Julia, Kyle, Christy, Weiland, and Carrie. Dear sister of Pam Solle, Al (Carol) Solle, Rich (Karen) Solle, Janice (Bruce) VanderLaan, Robert (Teri) Solle, Roger (Joan) Solle, Nancy (Tom) DeBoer and...

Helen Morris

November 5, 2020

Helen V. Morris, nee Spytko, age 88, beloved wife for 41 years to the late William (1993). Loving mother of Kathryn (Ronald) Drechsel, Janice (Bill) Fouts and Debbie (Sam) Rossier. Cherished grandmother of Brittany (Steve) White, Darren (Jackie) Drechsel, Bryant (Laura) Drechsel; Cara (Steve) Terrill, Cami (Brian) Sandberg, Cassie (Cole) Gaines; Marissa Morris, Celina Rossier. Dearest great-grandmother of 14. Preceded...

Geraldine Terpstra

November 3, 2020

Geraldine L. "Jerry" Terpstra, nee Bensema, age 94, beloved wife of the late Melvin Terpstra (1989). Loving mother of Dr. Dale (Mary) Terpstra, Gale (William) Meyer, Melvin Terpstra and Valerie (Glenn) Bruinius. Cherished grandmother of Andrew (Ashley) Terpstra, Jacob (Emily) Terpstra; Jamie (Jim) Sellhorn, Michelle Meyer, William (Jennifer) Meyer, Kathryn Meyer; Kaitlyn (Kevin) Voss, Emily (Mitchell) Warren, Megan Bruinius, Samantha...

Eugene William Terborg

November 3, 2020

Eugene William "Bill" Terborg, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 3, 2020 in Bradenton, Florida. Beloved husband of Gertrude, nee Van Dyken, for 60 years. Loving father of Randal (Barbara) Terborg, Denise (Todd) Loid, and Sue (Mark) Blazis. Cherished grandfather of William (Nicole) Terborg, Jonathon (Rachel) Terborg, Steven (Clarissa) Terborg, Jana Terborg; Scott Loid,...