Obituaries

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...

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...