Obituaries

Kathie Brophy

September 27, 2020

Kathie Brophy of Marionette Park, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday September 27, 2020, with her daughter holding her hand.

Kathie was born in Chicago on November 9, 1950 to Helen and Pleasant Amick in Chicago, IL.  She grew up with her sisters and brother in Alsip, IL and enjoyed time with her large extended family throughout...

Mary Ann "Marie" (Nemec) Green

September 27, 2020

Mary Ann "Marie" Green (nee Nemec), age 90.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Green.

Loving mother of Mary Jo Hann.

Cherished grandmother of Megan and Evan Hann.

Devoted sister of John Nemec.

Dear aunt to many. Best friend to her Dexter and Archie.

Visitation Thursday 3-9pm...

Ellyn Lubbers

September 26, 2020

Ellyn A. Lubbers, age 56, beloved daughter of Arlene (James Achterhof) Bandstra and Richard Lubbers. Loving sister of Laura Lubbers (Trent Buck) and Paul Lubbers. Dear step-sister of Michael Achterhof, Laura Achterhof and David (Jessie) Achterhof. Dearest aunt, niece and cousin of many. Ellyn was a resident of Bethshan for 35 years and will be missed greatly by her Bethshan...

Dennis Sedakis

September 26, 2020

Dennis J. Sedakis, age 78, US Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Division. Beloved son of the late Alfred and Irene Sedakis. Survived by his brother Richard (Rita) Sedakis, his daughter Amy, three granddaughters, , and nieces and nephews. Dennis retired as a machinist for both Tootsie Roll Company and International Harvester. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Elizabeth Bonnie (Powers) Dames

September 25, 2020

Elizabeth Bonnie Dames (nee Powers), age 63.

Beloved wife of Donald Dames.

Loving mother of Katie (William) Parker, Mary Powers and Kristen Kalebich

Cherished Grandmother of William and Quinn Parker.

Devoted Sister of David Barrett, Theresa (Rodger) Kirk, Dennis Barrett, Brian (Kristine) Barrett, Matthew Barrett and the late Patricia Barrett.

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Patricia Wagner

September 24, 2020

Patricia J. "Patty" Wagner, nee Lukowski, age 63, beloved wife for 34 years to Dale Wagner. Loving mother of Dale Wagner II. Devoted daughter of the late Matthew "Mickey" and Phyllis Lukowski. Cherished sister of Sharon (Jeff) Potter and the late Michael Lukowski. Dear sister-in-law of Denise Wagner, Doreen Wagner (Dan), Darlene (John) Van Kampen, Cheryl (Larry) Crawley, and David...

Oliver B. "Duke" Christenson

September 23, 2020

Oliver B. "Duke" Christenson, age 89. Devoted family man, passed away on September 23, 2020. Beloved husband of  57 years to Wanda Lee Christenson (nee Cumbee). Loving father of Gerry Neill, Nancy (MIke) Hullinger, Donna (Brett) Zischke, Bernie (Stefani) Christenson, Brenda (Patrick) Keeley, Barbara Barsi, and Steven Christenson. Oliver “Duke” was a retired Police Captain and 30 year member...

Evelyn M. "Eve" (Barrett) Soiret

September 22, 2020

Evelyn M. "Eve" Soiret (nee Barrett), age 80.

Beloved wife of the late F. Jacques Soiret.

Loving mother of Camille (Robert) Allen and the late Francois Jacques "Jim" Soiret III.

Cherished grandmother of Sean Soiret, Alexander Tepp, Nicole Tepp, Rebecca Allen and Hannah Allen.

Dear sister of Robert (Norma) Barrett.

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Adrian Amir Al-Amin

September 22, 2020

Adrian Amir Al-Amin, age 17.

Owner of Al-Amin Brothers Transportation Crete Illinois.

Beloved son of Donna Biggings & Adrian (Felicia) Al-Almin

Loving brother of Adrianna, Chaz, Ty and Mark.

Cherished grandson of Donald & Ramona Biddings and Patricia & the late Khalid Al-Amin.

Dear cousin and friend to many....

Angela Rose Kamper

September 22, 2020

Angela Rose Kamper, nee DeBella, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on September 22, 2020. Loving mother of William Kamper and Kristen (Doug) Hilburger. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Kamper, Jacob Kamper, and Mia Hilburger. Sister of Jean Duras and the late Mary Malek. Family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, September 29, 2020...

Celia Contreras

September 22, 2020

Celia M. Contreras, nee Galarza, age 86, beloved wife of the late Faust V. Contreras. Dear sister of Gregario, Anastasia and the late Guadalupe, Nicholas and Rosalia. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass and Burial private. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Raymond Manring

September 22, 2020

Raymond C. Manring, age 93, WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 56 years to the late Arlene, nee Cook. Loving father of Ronald (Sandy) Manring, Donna (Al) Ashley, Joanne (John, Jr.) Voss and Carol (Jim) Venhuizen. Cherished grandfather of 13. Dear great-grandfather of 20. Long-time volunteer of the Orland Park community and former president of Old Orland Heritage Foundation....

Shelley Torsan

September 20, 2020

Shelley Ann Torsan, nee Werner, age 48, beloved wife for 21 years to Joseph Torsan. Loving mother of Curtis Haley and Miley Torsan. Devoted daughter of Fritz (Sally) Werner and Ann Werner (Jim Heller). Dear sister of Rebecca (Joseph) Parsanko, Tami (Robert) Pratl and Jon Werner. Dear sister-in-law of Angela Bianco, Christina Bianco, Dina (Ron Malone) Torsan, Richard Torsan (Raeann...

Todd Couch

September 19, 2020

Todd A. Couch, age 51, beloved husband for 18 years to Donna, nee Quinn. Loving father of Sean. Fond son of Linda Kovach and the late Butch Couch. Dear brother of Shelley Linden and Brad (Nicole) Kovach. Dear brother-in-law of Mike (Gina) Messina, Kevin Quinn and Ellen (James) Georgeff. Visitation Friday, September 25, 2020 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday,...

Alice Piwowarski

September 19, 2020

Alice M. "Auntie Ice" Piwowarski Jr., age 71, loving mother of Kiery Piwowarski. Beloved partner of Rod Goytia. Devoted daughter of the late Theodore M. Sr. (1982) and the late Alice M. Piwowarski, Sr. nee Gruczynski (2013). Loving sister of Carole (Ronald) Wisniewski, Edward (Sherri) Piwowarski and the late Theodore M. "Butch" Piwowarski Jr (2013). Cherished aunt of Jennifer (Jorge)...

Richard Solski

September 18, 2020

Richard J. Solski, Sr., age 91, U.S. Marines WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elaine, nee Nagle (2003). Loving father of Bert (Penny), Michael (Dee), Cathy (Richard) Murphy, James (Lisa), Shawn (Kevin) Dahm and the late Richard "Rick" Solski, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan; Brian (Marguerite), Daniel (Ellen), Gregory (Jennifer), Lauren (Christopher), Kelly (Baleigh); Janine (Matthew), Michael (Lindsay); Richard...

John "Terry" Scanlon

September 18, 2020

John "Terry" Scanlon, age 70, beloved husband for 49 years to Kathy, nee Martin. Loving father of John and Justin (Jessica). Survived by his brother Robert Scanlon and his sister Karen Graham. Terry was a dear brother-in-law and a cherished uncle of several nieces and nephews. Life-time fan of the Chicago White Sox and the Green Bay Packers. Terry enjoyed...

Phyllis Peters

September 17, 2020

Phyllis Jane (Lincke) Peters was born on September 15, 1936 to Lester and Hazel (Kling) Lincke of Chicago, Illinois. She was the younger sister of Lester, Jr. who named her Vice President of all his “clubs.” Phyllis was not expected to live past childhood due to her severe asthma and allergies. However, she actively participated in a girls’ organization, Job’s...

Donald Stark

September 13, 2020

Donald K. Stark, age 90, beloved husband for 64 years to Gloria, nee Bayer. Loving father of Kenneth Stark. Dear brother of Ronald Stark and Nancy Munfield--both of Iowa and the late Lester (Arlene) Stark and the late Bob (Joanne) Stark. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired in 1993 from Clipper Express Company after 28 years of service....

Bernard Pruim

September 12, 2020

Bernard "Bud" Pruim, age 91, U.S. Army War Veteran, served during the Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn Pruim, nee Sluis (2001). Loving father of Peter (Margaret) Pruim, Joan Bush, Buddy (Carol) Pruim, Laura (George) Morris and Thomas (Jenny) Pruim. Cherished grandfather of Brian, Mike, Danny, Tommy, Amy, David, and Sean. Dear brother of the late Nelle Rusthoven....