Obituaries

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Antoinette Delong

Antoinette Delong

April 22, 2018

Antoinette "Netta" DeLong, nee Duco, age 88, beloved wife of the late Yves "Bud" DeLong (2008). Loving mother of Pat (Mick) Maguire, Bob DeLong and the late Fred (Denise) DeLong. Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Joe) Personte, Sean (Ivette) Maguire, Lynne (Harald) Stokke, Michael (Amy) DeLong and Nicole (Roger) Nystadt. Dearest great-grandmother of six. Loving "second mom" to Annette (Sandy) Porro....

Marilyn Lavender

Marilyn Lavender

April 18, 2018

Marilyn Mae Lavender, nee Wedler, age 86, longtime resident of South Holland, IL. Beloved mother of Mark (Laura) Lavender and the late Lisa Lavender. Cherished grandmother of Matthew David, Meghan Lynn and Lauren Mae. Loving guardian of Anthony White. Retired school teacher who opened up her heart and her home to all her students. A Memorial Service to Celebrate Marilyn's...

Cora Buchanan

Cora Buchanan

April 18, 2018

Cora Gertie Buchanan, nee Mooi, age 95, beloved wife of the late William (1979). Loving mother of William Jr. (Cornelia), Richard (Janet), Henry (Nancy) and John (Cynthia). Cherished grandmother of William III (Penny) Buchanan, Joyelle (Steve) Bychowski; Paul (Kimberley) Buchanan, Stephanie (Richard) Lewandowski, Michael (Meggan) Buchanan; Amy (Joseph) Schulfer, Matthew (Jessica) Buchanan; Thomas (Kathleen) Cleary, Caitlyn Buchanan. Dearest great-grandmother of...

James Kilkus

James Kilkus

April 17, 2018

James P. Kilkus, age 67, beloved son of the late Alex and Sylvia Kilkus. Loving brother of Edward (Betty) Kilkus. Dear uncle of Caitlin and John. Fond nephew of Lucille Kilkus. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Dorothy Kulovitz

Dorothy Kulovitz

April 16, 2018

Dorothy J. Kulovitz, nee Stephens, age 91, beloved wife of the late Eric U. Kulovitz (1988). Loving mother of Kent (Debra), Diane Lutchen, Steven (Pamela) Kulovitz, Kathy (James) Emmett. Cherished grandmother of Taylor (Lane) Kulovitz, Megan (Jordan) Reik; Lisa (Kevin) O'Donovan, Jessica Lutchen; Jennifer (William) Gomolka, Ericka (Scott) Vetter, James Emmett, Nicole (Andrew) Spicka and Colleen Emmett. Dearest great-grandmother of...

Elizabeth "Betty" Dinicola Holwell

Elizabeth "Betty" Dinicola Holwell

April 16, 2018

Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Hennebury) DiNicola Holwell, age 87 of Irmo, South Carolina, on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Columbia, SC after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late William (“Bill,” “Nick”) R. DiNicola (1973). Loving mother to Diane “Dee” (John) Henken, Bill (Arlene), Bob (Tania), she was the source of their strength and their biggest fan. Devoted grandmother to...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

April 14, 2018

Dorothy M. “Dottie” Miller, nee Wilkerson, age 83 went to be with her Lord on April 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 ½ years, Donald E. Miller. Loving mother of daughters Kathrine (John) Hughes, Meryle (Kevin) Motz, Mary (late Tom) Wiencek, Doni (Alex) Miller and son Donald (Lisa) Miller Jr. Cherished grandmother of JoAnne...

Meghan Radavich

Meghan Radavich

April 12, 2018

Meghan K. Radavich, nee Sears, age 37, passed away on April 12, 2018. Beloved wife of Paul C. Radavich. Loving mother of Hailey Joi. Devoted daughter of Charles and Margaret "Peggy" Sears. Cherished sister of Joani (Mike) Ramos, Tricia (Bill) O'Connor, Tara (Guy) Carbray, Charlotte (Michael) Sacks and the late Joi Lonergan. Dear granddaughter of Evelyn Meacham. Dearest daughter-in-law of...

Mary Lamantia

Mary Lamantia

April 12, 2018

Mary A. LaMantia, age 91, nee Robinson, beloved wife the late Philip. Loving mother of Philip LaMantia and Sharon (Neil) Meldgin. Cherished grandmother of Jillian (Aaron) Kaster, Eric and Mark Meldgin; and Samantha and James Blake. Dearest great-grandmother of Kiersten and Tristan. Visitation Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Our Lady of Loretto Church, 8925 S. Kostner, Hometown, IL 60456 from...

John Warren

John Warren

April 11, 2018

John L. Warren, Sr., age 74, beloved husband for 52 years to Carol, nee Vander Wall. Loving father of Rhonda (William) Blottiaux, Penelope (John) Jenkins and John Warren, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Christopher Gunty, Matthew Gunty, Anastasia Blottiaux and Lenora Blottiaux; Amber (Jeff) Jenkins-Stanger and Jesse Jenkins. Dearest great-grandfather of Emma King, Sara Neve, Caleb King, Lexi Stanger and Skyla...

Stanley Gorski

Stanley Gorski

April 10, 2018

Stanley "Stosh" Gorski, age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Jutta H. Gorski, nee Maskos (2016). Loving father of David, Michael (Sue), Robert (Jeanette) and Steven. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Christopher, Courtney, Collin, Sean and Delani. Fond brother of Stella Narlock, Bernice Mottram, Edward Gorski, Dorothy Gorski, Richard Gorski and the late Joseph Gorski, Jean LaPlaca, Mary...

Barbara Kallquist

Barbara Kallquist

April 10, 2018

Barbara J. Kallquist, nee Wilson, age 83, beloved wife of the late Donald G. Kallquist (2016). Loving mother of Cheryl (James) Vail, Scott (Joann) Kallquist and Karen (Donald) Henderson. Cherished grandmother of James (Amanda), Jonathan, Jeffrey and Matthew Vail; Jordan and Hannah Henderson. Dearest great-grandmother of Tyler, Ryan and Kaylie. Fond sister of the late Jack Wilson. Visitation Sunday, April...

Dr. George Dejong

Dr. George Dejong

April 8, 2018

Dr. George A. DeJong, age 100, of Orland Park, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, April 8, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Agnes DeJong, nee Van Soest. Loving father of Shirley (Dr. Ronald) Stavinga, Judy (late John) Van Vossen, and Bruce (Diane) DeJong. Devoted grandfather of Nina (J.D. Schreiber) Stavinga, Jon (Ana Miliauskas) Van Vossen, Karl (Meghan) Van Vossen, Anne...

Norman Hawker

Norman Hawker

April 2, 2018

Norman J. “Skip” Hawker, US Army Korean War Veteran, age 85, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away at his winter home in Apache Junction, AZ on April 2, 2018. Beloved husband for 65 years to Katherine “Kay”, nee Gester. Loving father of Karin (Jeff) Floyd and Joseph (Dee) Hawker. Cherished grandfather of Joseph (Jayme) Hawker and Justin (Heather) Hawker; and...

Herbert De Ruiter

Herbert De Ruiter

April 1, 2018

Herbert A. "Herb" De Ruiter, age 84, US Army Korean War Veteran, beloved husband for 54 years to Rosemary, nee Belstra. Loving father of Michael (Kerri) De Ruiter and Rev. Steven (Tara) De Ruiter. Cherished grandfather of Alison, Nathan, Caleb, Viktor, and Alice. Dear brother of Grace (late Art) Vander Aa, Ben De Ruiter, late Viola (late Bill) Kuipers, late...

Nancy Stirpe

Nancy Stirpe

March 29, 2018

Nancy A. Stirpe, nee Bess, age 81, beloved wife of the late Francis Stirpe. Loving mother of Donna (Jim) Fults, Karen Stirpe and Marcia (Bill) Zeller. Cherished grandmother of Cassandra (Brandon) Senavitis. Faithful companion to her cat Hercules. Nancy enjoyed family vacations in Las Vegas and spending time with family. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

James Floyd

James Floyd

March 27, 2018

James Patrick "Pat" Floyd, age 70, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 35 years to Margaret "Robin", nee Winter. Loving father of Jim (Jamie) Floyd and Matt (fianceé Caitlin) Floyd. Cherished grandfather of Quinn Floyd and Linda Floyd. Dear brother of Gary (late Patricia), Mickey (Chuck) Gibbons, Rose (Bill) Nelsen, Richard (Laura), Neal (Joanne), Peggy (Gary) Fuit, Jeff (Karin),...

Joan Hanson

Joan Hanson

March 27, 2018

Joan W. Hanson, nee Wolcott, age 86, beloved wife of the late George Hanson. Loving mother of Sandra (Robert) Kucharski, James (Lori) Weir and Claudia (Richard) Hesslau. Cherished grandmother of Robert, Elizabeth, Jonathan (Allison) and Matthew Kucharski; Ryan and Brandon Hesslau and Amber (Chris) Schnepp. Dearest great-grandmother of Thomas Jonathan. Dear sister of Claude (late Dorothy) Wolcott and the late...

Randall Mitchell

Randall Mitchell

March 25, 2018

Randall E. "Randy" Mitchell Jr., age 83, beloved husband for 57 years to Janice, nee Singelman. Loving father of Clayton, Jeff (Bill Schmitt), Christine (Matt) Keim, and the late Scott Randall (Kelli) Mitchell. Cherished grandfather of Mitchell Keim, Jennifer Keim, Derek Mitchell and Kevin Mitchell. Dearest great-grandfather of Aurelia Keim. Longtime member and performer for the Palos Village Players. Family...

Janice Donato

Janice Donato

March 25, 2018

Janice L. Donato, nee Klein, age 70, beloved wife for 50 years to James V. Donato. Loving mother of Janelle (Larry) Lenza, Jim (Kim), Jeff (Andrea) and Joseph (Shannon) Donato. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Ryan, Jenna, Jimmy, Anthony, Gianna and Haleigh. Dearest sister of Charlene (Tom) Janowiak and William Sr. (Linda) Klein. Dear sister-in-law of many. Loved by many nieces...