Obituaries

July 28, 2020

Victoria (Vicki) A. Butterfield, nee Hougan, age 73, beloved wife of 51 years to Michael (Mike) W. Butterfield. Loving mother of Matthew (Nancy), Jeremy, Jonathan (Leanna), David (Kaitlin) and Meghan (Jason) Sleezer. Cherished grandmother to 17 adoring grandchildren: Hallie 20, Madison 19, Claire 18, Sam 17, Cole 16, Hudson 15, Silas 14, Savannah 14, Ryder 14, Mikos 13, Jackson 13,...

July 26, 2020

Robert K. "Bob" Sweeney, age 88, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 55 years to Bonnie, nee Gillen. Loving father of John "Jack" (Diane) Sweeney and Mark (Diane) Sweeney. Cherished grandfather of Hunter, Rebecca, Zachary, Brian, and Daniel "Danny". Bob is preceded in death by his siblings; John, Daniel (late Hazel), Audrey (late Ray) Lagermann, Margaret (late Scottie)...

July 25, 2020

Judith A. Jines, nee Marino, age 73, beloved wife for 54 years to Robert Jines. Loving mother of Charles Jines, Joseph Jines, and Kerry (Jeremy) Babel. Cherished grandmother of Hannah, Madelyn, Evelyn, Robert, Stephen, Jayla, and Michael. Dear sister of Joseph Marino. Burial private at Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Judy's life will be held at...

July 25, 2020

Shirley M. Schiller, age 90, a resident of Manitowoc, and formerly of Tinley Park, IL, and Lansing, IL entered eternal life on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Maritime Gardens in Manitowoc. Shirley was born on October 20, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Valentine and Elisabeth (Treffner) Binter. She graduated from Fenger High School. On April 18, 1964, Shirley...

July 24, 2020

Harold William "Bill" DeVries, age 74, beloved husband for 50 years to Ann DeVries, nee Kowalewski. Loving father of Derek DeVries and Dana (Jeff) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Leah DeVries and Katherine Schmidt. Dear brother of Herb (Linda) DeVries, Fred DeVries, Elizabeth (late Bob) Davidson, Carol DeVries and the late John DeVries. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lifelong...

July 24, 2020

Ken Mels is going to be remembered for his big handshakes, his jovial laughter and questions about you, and for being glad to see you whenever you walk into his home or his church. His family is so proud and grateful to have enjoyed him for so many years. Ken was born in Roseland on September 13, 1934 to Walter...

July 23, 2020

Evelyn M. Dobbins (Harrell), 66, of Dolton IL, and longtime resident of Gurnee IL., passed away July 23, 2020 of cancer. Lynnie was born February 25, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Mary (Flood) Harrell. She attended St. Jude The Apostle Catholic School in South Holland, IL and Thornridge High School in Dolton, Illinois.  Attended Lake County College...

July 23, 2020

Jacqueline E. "Jackie" Lukasik, nee Cimo, age 79, beloved wife for 60 years to Edward Lukasik. Loving mother of Albert Lukasik, JoAnn (Kevin) Greene, and Edward Jr. (Susan) Lukasik. Cherished grandmother of Erica, Kevin, Alyssa, and Elizabeth. Dearest great-grandmother of Ethan and Luke. Dear sister of Jack Cimo and Shirley Ann Greco. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Jackie...

July 22, 2020

Armando Galeas, Jr., age 47, beloved husband for 26 years to Jodi, nee Marsh. Son of Armando and Serena Galeas. Brother of Anthony Galeas and Sarah (Will) Salazar. Dear son-in-law of George and Diane Marsh. Dearest brother-in-law of Janet Neeka, Ed (Carol) Marsh and Darrin (Terese) Marsh. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Armando was an avid car buff...

July 21, 2020

Bella Munari, age 66.

Loving daughter of the late Anthony and the late Frances Munari.

Beloved sister of the late Tony (the late Carol) Munari, the late Lucille (the late Jim) Rigoli and Rose (the late Mark) Kranz.

Dear aunt of Jeremy Kranz, Katie Kranz and great aunt of Lily Kranz, Tony (Lin)...

July 20, 2020

Carla Reneé Shock, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2020, at home with her family by her side. She was born December 14, 1930, in Vienna, Austria to Salomon & Bertha Klein. Carla came to America in 1948, and settled in Chicago with her Mother. After meeting the love of her life, Frank...

July 20, 2020

Ira McKeever, age 68, beloved member of the Bethshan family. Every person who met Ira would remember his smile. He lit up a room and made a friend wherever he went. His joy was always contagious, and he had a positive attitude, even in times of struggle. Ira made each person’s life better for knowing him. He loved attending Elim...

July 19, 2020

Kristin K. Keuch, age 53, passed away suddenly at her home on July 19, 2020. Beloved daughter of Sharon (Geoffrey) Griswold and Melvin (Frances) Keuch. Loving sister of Kerri (Frank) Senese, Gina (Dave) Brearley and Amanda Moore. Cherished aunt of Elizabeth, Vincent, Constance "Cetta" and Matthew Senese. Dear niece and cousin of many. Kristin was an Assistant Vice President at...

July 18, 2020

Lucile Heringa, nee Stienstra, 102 years old, beloved wife of the late Harry DeBoer (1959) and the late John Heringa (2003). Loving mother of Kenneth (Cheryl) DeBoer, Calvin (Carol) DeBoer, Marcia (Phil) Mason and Rev. Donald (Ruth) Heringa. Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 36. Dear sister of the late Margaret Broden, Bernard Stienstra and Richard Stienstra. Lucile was...

July 17, 2020

Kenneth L. Nilsson, age 66.

Beloved husband of Rebecca Nilsson (nee Larson).

Loving father of Kenny (Kerry), Mark (Kady) and Paul Nilsson (Priscilla Escobedo).

Cherished grandfather of Olivia, Andrew, Aidan, Emerson, Rory, Brody, Dani, Anthony and Adam.

Devoted son of Bruno and Britt Nilsson.

Dear brother of John (Diane),...

July 16, 2020

Florence Mae Klemenko, nee Hodges, age 78, beloved wife for 57 years to Andrew Klemenko. Loving mother of Candace (Andrew) Busse, Dawn (Richard) Konieczny, Andrew III (Tara) Klemenko and Nicole (Todd) Diedrich. Cherished grandmother of Richard II, Lillian, Trent, Timothy, Rebecca, Gage, Sadie, Travis and Evelyn. Dear sister of Dorothy Mazanke and the late John Hodges. Fond aunt of Traci...

July 16, 2020

Gertrude G. Kloese, nee Medema, age 91, beloved wife of the late Gerald H. Kloese (2007). Loving mother of Peggy (William) Sluis, David Kloese and Dean (Carolynn) Kloese. Cherished grandmother of Julie (Kevin DenBesten) Sluis, William (Torie) Sluis II, Nicole (Mitchell) Winterburn, Gerald Kloese and Casey Kloese. Dearest great-grandmother of Lilly, Carson and Liam; Ada and Dean. Dear sister of...

July 15, 2020

Edward P. Fuja

U.S. Army Veteran, Retired Tinley Park Police Sergeant.

Beloved Husband of Karen (nee Matvechuk). Loving Father of Tiffany (Dan) Grosse and Todd (Stephanie) Fuja. Cherished Papa of Kaylen, Madison, Kylee, and Kaden. Dear Brother of Tom (Janet) Fuja. Kind Uncle of Stacy (Dane) and Lori. Adored Cousin and Friend of many.

July 15, 2020

Irene Kalis (nee Ivankova).

Beloved wife of the late Michael Kalis.

Loving mother of Monika Kalis (Steven Maffei).

Cherished grandmother of Ava and Lana.

Fond sister of Peter (Vierka) Ivanka, Anka ( the late Vilo) Kvasnicova.

Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Monday 9:00-11:00am. Funeral...

July 12, 2020

Charles Philip Sears, age 76. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" Sears (nee Meacham) Loving father of Joan (Mike) Ramos, the late Joi Lonergan, Tricia (Bill) O' Connor, Tara  (Guy) Carbray, Charlotte(Michael) Sacks and the late Meghan (Paul)  Radavich. Cherished grandfather of Adam Phillips,Cali (Curtis) Wicks, Charlie (Cheryl) Lonergan, Brittany Lonergan, Ashley (James) York, Courtney Hughes, Jenna Payne, Rachel, Joshua...