Obituaries

August 20, 2020

Arthur Earl Jarvis, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 61 years to Norita Jarvis. Loving father of Tony Chris (late), Carol Buss, Anthony (Irma) Jarvis and Lois (Dan) Easterhouse. Cherished grandfather to Mike, Viki, Jena (Paul), Danny, Amber, Jacob, Alyssa and Christopher. Adoring great grandfather to Sylis, Ryder and Alessandra. He leaves behind his brother Frank Jarvis and...

August 19, 2020

Roger Alan Simpson, age 67, beloved and devoted husband of Pamela (Kester) Simpson for 46 years. High School Sweethearts to Senior Citizens, they loved deeply. Proud and doting Dad of Emily Kay Simpson. Roger was preceded in death by his beloved and treasured daughter, Erin Nicole Simpson. Roger cherished his girls. A lover of dogs throughout his life, Roger always...

August 18, 2020

Ronald W. Vasaitis, Sr., age 71, U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 14 years to Susan, nee Saposnik. Loving father of Ronald Vasaitis, Jr., Scott Vasaitis, Michael (Nora) Vasaitis and Susan Vasaitis. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Abby, Gino and Dominic. Dear brother of Lisa Freer and the late John Vasaitis, Jr. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

August 17, 2020

Carol P. Poulsen, nee Gray, age 76, beloved wife of the late Paul C. Poulsen. Loving mother of Mari (Geoff) Keegan, Pat (Matt) Grimm, Theresa Poulsen, Sandra (Bob) Lask and the late Christine Poulsen. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Tommy and Geoffrey Keegan; Emily and Ashley Grimm and Kelly (Drew) Williams; Amanda, Jacob and Nicholas Lask. Dearest great-grandmother of Eleanor Christine....

August 17, 2020

Robert F. "Bob" Miller, age 71, beloved son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth "Betty" Miller. Loving brother of Fred (Yvonne) Miller. Dear uncle of Jennifer (Brian) Montemayer. Cherished great-uncle of Haley, Logan and Kara. Private graveside service held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

August 16, 2020

James "Jim" Davis Brennan, age 70, U.S. Army Veteran, of New Lenox Illinois. Beloved husband for 37 years to Diane, nee Whiteside. Loving father of Robert (Michelle) Brown, Laura Brennan and James R. Brennan. Cherished grandfather of eight. Preceded in death by his two brothers Thomas and Dennis. Dearest uncle of 12 nieces and nephews. Distinguished union carpenter. In addition...

August 15, 2020

John L. "Jack" Stang, age 83.

Beloved husband of Rosa Lee Stang (nee Williams).

Loving father of Jennifer (Mark), John (Jill), James, Janice (Christ), Ricky and the late John.

Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Melody, Emily, Nicholas, Sarah, Jack, Torri, Taylor, Ryan and great grandfather of Aubree.

Dear brother of Eugene (Gerri),...

August 12, 2020

Eileen Monica (nee McMullan) Grady. Age 98. Beloved wife of the late William Francis Grady, Jr.  Loving mother of the late John Daniel Grady, Katherine (Thomas) Mangan, Eileen (Dr. Walter) Marbach, Frances (Steven) Barba, Marie (Dr. James) Adamo, and the late Patrick Vincent Grady. Cherished Grandmother of 22 Bridget, Deirdre, Caitlin, Nora, Amy, Peter, John Paul, Julia, Jennifer, Katie,...

August 11, 2020

Andrew "Andy" Nelson, age 84, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 24 years to Darcyel "Niecy" Nelson, (Arvinger). Loving father of Marcie (Pierre) Wood, Anthony (Dawn) Nelson, Brionna Johnson, Ashley Nelson, Chyla Nelson, Sherdell Nelson, and the late Andre Nelson. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. He was predeceased by his brothers Harrison, Tommy, Handy, Leroy, and Leon and his...

August 10, 2020

Ronald D. Stell, age 81, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 wonderful years to the late Lois Jean Stell, nee Lindmeier (2018). Loving father of Amanda (David) Wacker. Devoted son of the late Leonard and Edna (nee Tindle) Stell. Dearest brother of the late Robert, Mildred, Dorothy, Patsy and Lorraine. Ron was a truck driver and member of...

August 10, 2020

Robert J. "Bob" Hofstra, age 69, late of Frankfort, IL formerly of Baton Rouge, LA and Houston, TX. Beloved husband for 41 years to Betty, nee Richardson. Loving father of Dr. Rebekah (Dr. William "Rusty") Shappley III, John Hofstra and Dr. Timothy (Dr. Ava) Hofstra. Cherished grandfather "Pops" of Liam IV, Silas and Quinn Shappley; Brianna Hofstra and soon to...

August 7, 2020

Daniel Thomas Landgraf, age 72.

Veteran U.S. Army

Landgraf, Daniel T. age 72 of Crestwood, passed away peacefully on August 7,2020. Beloved Husband of Linda J. Landgraf, Loving Father of Karen and Kimberly. Cherished Grandfather of Spencer, Steven, Haley and Samantha. Devoted Brother of Michael, (the late Charles) Peter (Grace), (the late Paul), and (the...

August 5, 2020

Loretta T. Obora, age 85.

Loving daughter of the late Kazimer and Helena Obora (nee Sobierajski).

Beloved sister of Ted (the late Rita) and Eugene (the late Kathleen "Cookie") Obora.

Cherished aunt of Brian (Karol), Bruce, Lenore (Tom) Tinics, Karen (Jim) Kotsiviras and Jason (Julie) Obora.

Dearest great aunt to T.J.,...

August 5, 2020

Edward A. "Eddy" Wilson, age 48, suddenly taken from us on August 5, 2020. Beloved husband for 21 years to Brenda, nee Brady. Loving father of Eddy, Molly, and Billy. Devoted son of the late William and the late Mary (nee Smith). Cherished brother of David (Donna), Eileen (Bob) Murphy, William (Vicki), Mike (Kathy), Mary Catherine, Jimmy (Sheila), Peggy (Dan)...

August 2, 2020

Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Wagner) Thomas age 93, beloved wife of the late David R. Thomas (2012). Her parents were the late Harry and Ethel (Lubker) Wagner and her sister is Esther (late Jack) Dritley. She was the loving mother of David (Tina), Ruth Ann (Jack) Walker, Rhys (Kathleen) and Mark (Natalie). She was the grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of...

July 31, 2020

Sam Carmen DeLaurentis, age 69, beloved husband for 44 years to Patrice, nee Cozzi. Best Dad to Marla (fiance' Shane McElree) DeLaurentis, Danielle (Keith) Hammerquist, and Sam II (Jayna) DeLaurentis. Cherished grandfather "Pops" to Emma, Dominic, Carmella, Anabelle, Valentia, and Sammy III. Devoted son of Gloria and the late Nick DeLaurentis. Dear brother of Nick (Gracelynn) DeLaurentis. Dearest uncle of...

July 30, 2020

Louis Anthony Cucci III, age 44, loving father of Isabella, Gage, and Ariya. Devoted son of Louis and Jennifer (nee Black) Cucci, Jr. Dear brother of Joel (Jacquelyn) Cucci. Cherished uncle of Liam and Lilliana. Friend and former husband of Amanda Cucci. Visitation Wednesday, August 5, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. &...

July 29, 2020

Robert W. "Bob" Matthey, age 68, beloved husband of Nancy, nee Rowley. Loving brother of Sue Radtke, Tom (Lori) Matthey, and Tim (Kari) Matthey. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Co-owner of Tech3 Consulting in Crete, IL. Bob was an avid Chicago Bears fan. Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. with a Memorial Service to honor...

July 28, 2020

To quote Jesus' words to his followers: "I am gentle and humble in spirit." These words capture the journey of Thomas A. Hommema, who entered eternal life on July 28, 2020. He died peacefully at the Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. He is survived by his wife of 64 years ----- Delores Hommema. There will be a private service...

July 28, 2020

William R. "Billy" Schaafsma, Jr., suddenly taken from us, age 57, beloved husband for 22 years to Amy, nee Saarloos. Loving father of Calvin and Chloe Schaafsma; Lauren (Danny) Dylla and Andrea Schaafsma. Faithful and devoted only son of William and Pat Schaafsma. Dearest brother of Bev (Bob) Slager, Barb (Ken) Siegers, and Kim (Skip) VanRyn. Cherished uncle to many...