Obituaries

July 12, 2020

Marilyn Ruth Palm, nee Strauch, age 79. Loving mother of Jerry Palm and Michael (Tiffany) Palm. Fond mother-in-law of Cheri. Cherished grandmother of Mathew, Erik, Tyler, Karsten, Maddie, and Annika. Dear sister of Vicki Mayer. Family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462 from...

July 12, 2020

William J. Spellman, age 98, passed away on July 12, 2020, in his Orland Park home. Beloved husband for 69 years of Ellen, nee Schuetz, the bedrock of his long and happy life. Preceded in death by his beloved parents Thomas and Helen (nee Roche) Spellman. Loving father of Gail Ball (Garry), Lynn White (Lance), Leslie Wise (Mark), and Jill...

July 11, 2020

Alexander Joseph Tucker, aged 23, Olympic hopeful, expert class in 20” and 24” bicycles passed July 11th 2020, at 3:03 a.m., in a car accident on 147th Street and LeClaire, in Oak Forest.

Beloved son of Michele and John. Loving brother of Dylan. Cherished grandson of Kenneth (Audrey) and the late Helga Klara, John Thomisicka and Mary...

July 11, 2020

Jane Weynschenk, age 87, nee Sittrop, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020 at her daughter's home in Palos Heights, IL surrounded by her family. Beloved wife for 58 years to Ronald E. Weynschenk. Loving mother of Robert (Cheri) Weynschenk, Michael (Karen) Weynschenk, Walter (Kelly) Weynschenk and Monique (Jim) Foley. Cherished grandmother of Krystal, Kourtney, Samantha, Savannah, Amy, Jordan and...

July 11, 2020

Michele K. "Mickey" Styrsky (nee Rasmussen), age 78, passed away on July 11, 2020. Beloved wife for 55 years to the late Jerry J. Styrsky, LTC Ret. U.S. Army. Loving mother of Jerry David (Melissa) Styrsky and Krista (Tony) Smerz. Cherished grandmother of Alex and Abby Smerz and Ty, Jace and Cade Styrsky. Dear sister of Sue (the late Chuck)...

July 8, 2020

Wayne J. Rabiega, age 79, beloved son of the late Lucille Rabiega, nee Ladzinski. Loving brother of Judith (late Stanley) Laurinaitis. Dear uncle of Lora (James) Morsovillo, David (Michelle) Laurinaitis, and Stacey (Thomas) Costello. Dearest great-uncle of Matthew and Nicholas Morsovillo; Lucille and Wyatt Laurinaitis; Lauren and Alexis Costello. Visitation Friday, July 17, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until time of...

July 6, 2020

Marcia A. Kelleher (nee Churchill) age 85. Beloved wife of the late Eugene W. Kelleher. Loving mother of Jean (Tim) O’Shea, Thomas (Kathleen) Kelleher and John (Janet) Kelleher. Cherished Granny of Brian (Melissa) O’Shea, Christie (Cort) Fornero, Scott O’Shea, Kim Kelleher, Jaime Kelleher (Carson Christen), Kara Kelleher and Keena Kelleher. Proud Great-Granny of Alexis and Dave Fornero; Emma and...

July 4, 2020

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Patricia C. Urbaniak (nee Lyons).

Former Vice President of Communications with Morgan Stanley.

Beloved wife of the late Anthony Urbaniak, Veteran U.S Army, Retired CPD.

Devoted mother of Tricia (Colin) Boylan and Jillian (Ryan) Kolalis.

Cherished me ma of Declan, Cora and Ezra.

Dear sister of...

July 2, 2020

Jeffrey G. Paholke, 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 2, 2020.

Loving husband of the late Patsy Paholke; devoted son of the late Bob and Arlene Paholke; cherished brother of Bobby Paholke, Tom (Diane) Paholke, Greg Paholke, Tim (Jenny) Paholke, and Mike (Megan) Paholke; dear uncle to Tommy, Samantha, Timmy (godson), Kacie, Kamryn, and...

July 2, 2020

Richard Allen “Dick” VanDyke passed away on July 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife Jane of 48 years, son Matthew (Carissa), daughters Rachel (James) Verhagen and Sarah (Michael) Lake. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren--Jacob, Luke, Jonah, Lily and Zoey VanDyke; Annie, Zachary, Samuel and Emily Verhagen; and Benjamin and Travis Lake, who were the joy...

July 1, 2020

Irene Tukich passed peacefully into her eternal life in July, 2020. At the time of her earthly death, Irene was surrounded by her surviving children, Rosemary (Joseph), Judith and James (Jill). Irene lived a loving and full life. She was a wife, mother, mother-in-law, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, friend and most importantly, a Christ-follower. Irene was preceded in death by her...

July 1, 2020

Leonard "Len" Donofrio, age 75, beloved husband for 49 years to Bonnie, nee Bangert. Loving father of Don Donofrio and Christy (Andy) Soulian. Cherished grandfather of Tristan, Evan and Jillian; Andrew and Alyssa. Dear brother of Richard (Patricia) Donofrio and Phil (Judi) Donofrio. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Len loved the Lord and loved to learn and study...

July 1, 2020

Marvin Henry DeVries, age 94, died on July 1, 2020. His steady faith led him throughout his life, and in death he joins a heavenly choir, singing praises to his Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his dear wife Mildred DeVries, nee vanStedum, his parents, Henry and Jenny DeVries, his twin brother Edward DeVries, and sister Jeannie...

July 1, 2020

John M. Withers, age 55, passed away suddenly, husband of the late Renee Reichert Withers. Loving father of Heather, Megan, and Johnny. Dear brother of Dave (Sue) Withers. Devoted son of the late John and Agnes. Beloved companion of Natalie Vodnik. A service to celebrate John's life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at...

June 29, 2020

Ernest E. “Pete” Johnson, age 91, of Homer Glen, IL, U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 71 years to the late Marjorie June Johnson, nee Roemerman. Loving father of Tonya (Greg) Baise, Trudy (the late Alan) Baise, and Terry (Sue) Johnson. Cherished grandfather of Joel (Kendra) Baise, Erin (James) Downer, Ryan (Lindsey) Baise, Meghan (Chris) Weddige, Allie,...

June 28, 2020

Judith L. "Mrs. B." Booth, age 73 (nee Stomczewski).

Devoted wife of Carroll Booth for 54 years.

Loving mother of Steven (Elizabeth Booth, Tricia (Douglas) Worthan.

Proud grandma to Nickolaus, Matteson, Zachary,  Danielle and Isabella.

Guardian Angel to future great grandaughter Layla Jude.

Dear sister of Patricia (Ken) Gavril,...

June 28, 2020

Lydia Paterek, nee Minke, age 94, beloved wife of the late Reinhold (2009). Loving mother of Kurt Paterek and the late Karl-Heinz Paterek. Dearest sister of the late Arnold, Eduard, Emil, Beate, Oskar, and Erika. Dear sister-in-law of Olga Mazanke. Fond aunt of Robert (Fi) Mazanke, Mary Ann Harrelson, and the late Klaus and Herbert (Dorothy) Mazanke, and numerous nieces...

June 23, 2020

Donald W. Cederlund, age 76, husband for 55 years to Marilyn, nee Tarulis. Father to Scott (Emily) Cederlund. Grandfather to Jakob. Son of the late Arthur and Lorraine Cederlund. Brother to Clint (Marge) Cederlund. Uncle to several nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Donald's Life will take place at a later date. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com...

June 23, 2020

Robert R. “Bob” Hoekstra, age 87, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on June 23, 2020. Beloved husband for 66 years to Arlene Hoekstra, née Evers. Loving father of Cindy (Ed) Schutt, Dale (Joni) Hoekstra, Rev. Timothy (Laura) Hoekstra, Daniel (Jana) Hoekstra and the late Janice Kay Hoekstra. Cherished grandfather of 16. Dearest...

June 19, 2020

Anna Mae Veldman, nee Modder, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2020. Beloved wife for 53 years to the late Clarence (1999). Loving mother of James (Diana) Veldman and Linda (Lawrence) Dryfhout. Cherished grandmother of Eric (Laura) Veldman, Sheri (Josh) Luedtke, David (Jilyan) Veldman, and Stacy (Brian) Hoffman; Vicki (Chad) Ferguson, Tamara (Doug) Boll, and Heidi (Kevin) Dummer....