Obituaries

Elizabeth Novak

June 18, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Liz” Novak, nee Higgins, age 83, beloved wife for 57 years to the late Eugene “Gene” Novak (2014). Loving mother of Keith, Gary (Kathleen), Scott (Kelly), and Ron Novak. Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Jessica, Kyle, Cody, Paige and Kasey. Dearest sister of Roseanne (late Jack) Russell, Patti (Tim) Swiontek, Alice (Ray) Modeen, the late Ed (Diane) Higgins, the...

Beverly Clare (Ochota) Linkus

June 17, 2020

Beverly Clare Linkus  (nee Ochota), age 73.

Loving mother of Leonard Richard Linkus and Lorissa Clare (James Robert) Kerrigan.

Cherished Grandmother of Logan Richard Linkus and Dylan James Linkus.

Dear sister of Sharon Rose (Randall) Madderon.

Dear aunt to Wayne, Christy, Glenn and Jan.

Services pending.

To...

Angelann B. (Saliba) Wallace

June 17, 2020

Angelann B. Wallace (nee Saliba), age 86.

Beloved wife of  William B. “Bill”  Wallace.

Loving mother of the late Debbie (the late Eddie) Woolever, Michael (Renee) Johnson, Daniel (Tracy) Johnson, Karen (Dennis) Morrison, William Wallace, the late Bob Wallace, Tom (Patsy) Wallace and  Cassandra (Al) Rainone.

Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many....

Kenneth Blomgren

June 16, 2020

Kenneth K. Blomgren, age 64, beloved husband for 35 years to Janet, nee Hoffmann. Loving father of Robert (Ana) Blomgren, Stacy Daeschler and Thomas Blomgren. Cherished grandfather of Andrea, Anthony, Abigail; Benjamin and Joseph. Devoted son of the late Henry and Dolores Blomgren. Dear brother of Karen Major and Kimberly (Patrick) Greene. Dearest uncle of Lisa, Kelly and Kevin. Ken...

Lynda Peterson

June 15, 2020

Lynda S. Peterson, age 65, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS. Beloved daughter of the late Harry and Frances Peterson. Loving sister of Emily (Ray) Malkowski and Geraldine Peterson. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services private. A celebration of Lynda's life will take place at a later date....

Donald Brodin

June 14, 2020

Donald L. Brodin, age 85, US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2020. Donald was the beloved husband of Justine, nee Augustyn, for 55 years. Loving father of Laura (George) Zois and Jennifer (Robert) Baran. Cherished grandfather of Valerie and Alyssa Zois.Devoted son of the late Edward and Millicent Brodin. Fond brother of the late John (late Helen)...

Mary Ann (Hanley) Anderson

June 13, 2020

Mary Ann Anderson (nee Hanley ), age 78 .

Beloved wife of Herbert W. Anderson.

Loving mother of Theresa Anderson, Jill Anderson and Herb (Maura) Anderson.

Cherished Grandmother of Pat, Bob Malinak, Maren, Ian, Jackson and Lily Anderson.

Dear sister of Gene Becker, Sam Kofron, Rea Prendergast and Sandy Blair.

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William Speck

June 13, 2020

William "Bill" Speck, age 80, beloved husband of the late Cynthia, nee Kman. Loving father of Adrienne (Daniel) Mikulka, Audrey Marks, Alicia (Jim) Pagnusat, Anna (Bill) Malcolm, William Jr. (Joann) Speck, Robert Speck, Edward (Corrie) Speck and Thomas (Gretchen) Speck. Cherished grandfather of Shawn, Paige, Bobby, Heather, Jacob, T.J., Joe, Austin, Max, Drew, Ethan, Ella, Ava and William. Dearest great-grandfather...

Richard Bachleda

June 13, 2020

Richard Thomas Bachleda, age 73, passed away due to health complications from the Corona Virus on June 13, 2020. Richard was the beloved husband of Barbara, nee Turk, for 50 years. Loving father of Julee, Anthony (Melanie) and Thomas (Barbara). Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Jennifer (Matthew), Steven, Alexander, Abby and Mila. Beloved great-grandfather of Kaleb and Aura. Dear uncle of...

Eleanor Byers

June 12, 2020

Eleanor L. Byers, nee Anderson, age 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on the morning of June 12, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth W. Byers (2002). Loving mother of Susan (Mark) Roberts, Marcia Doyle, Sandra (Steven) Greenblatt, Steven (Lisa) Byers and Lori (James) Ellis. Cherished grandmother of Cindy (Tim), Chris (Chiara), Shaina, Brittany,...

Joyce Persenaire

June 12, 2020

Joyce M. Persenaire, nee Brummel, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, June 12, 2020. Beloved wife for 61 years to the late David Persenaire (2015). Loving mother of Rev. Bruce (late Joyce) Persenaire, Denise (Henry) Stob, Mary (Brian) VanStee, David (Wilma) Persenaire and Kevin (Joanne) Persenaire. Cherished grandmother of Meghann (Stacy) Persenaire,...

Betty Lou (Nelson) Crumback

June 11, 2020

Betty Lou Crumback (nee Nelson), age 91 .

Beloved wife of the late John W. Crumback Sr.

Loving mother of  Ellie (John) James, John Jr. (Natalie) and the late Carolyn Crumback.

Cherished Grandmother of Nicola James.

Dear sister of JoAnn (the late Donald) Baldwin, the late June Nelson and the late...

Annie Jones

June 8, 2020

Annie D. Jones, nee Wilder, age 82, beloved wife of the late Calvin Lamar Jones. Loving mother of Carol (Kenneth) Johnson-Jackson and Eric Jones. Cherished grandmother of Candice Jackson, Danielle Jackson, Kendra (Cedric) Freeman, Nicole (Eric) Hargett and Erik Jones. Dearest great-grandmother of Michael William, Shiann Arthurs and Nicholas Hargett. Dear sister of Fred (Linda) Wilder Jr. and Mary Aldridge....

Lois Blinkwolt

June 7, 2020

Lois Blinkwolt died on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was 92 years old. Lois was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 5, 1928 to Mae and Michael Radtke. Lois is survived by her husband Robert. Lois and Robert were married for 69 years. They were inseparable and so very much in love! Lois loved to dance to fifties and sixties...

Samuel Kofron

June 5, 2020

Samuel "Sam" Kofron, age 73, of Evergreen Park and Merrionette Park, IL, beloved husband of the late Catherine A. Kofron, nee Voris (2011). Devoted son of the late Anna and Peter Hanley. Loving brother of Mary Ann (Herb) Anderson, Anne Marie Prendergast, Sandy (John) Blair and Gene (Pam) Becker. Cherished uncle, great-uncle, great-great-uncle, cousin and friend of many. If Sam...

Margaret Lister

June 5, 2020

Margaret H. "Marge" Lister (nee Benson), age 84, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Robert C. Lister (2011). Loving mother of Laury (Doug) Hunter, Linda (Garry) Mastey, Karen (Tom) Slawik, and Jeff (Kelly) Lister. Cherished grandmother of Joel (Katie) Hunter, Kristen (Josh) Cullen; Eric (Carlie), Cory (Ashley), and Kyle (Karley) Mastey; Lauren, Kerri (Jake) Mills, and Robert Slawik;...

Frieda Machamer

June 2, 2020

Frieda H. Machamer, age 96, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2020 in Crestwood, IL. Frieda is preceded in death by her parents; Hermina and John Schmidt, siblings John Schmidt Sr., and Helen (Schmidt) Klinger, and beloved husband Ivan G. Machamer. She is survived by nieces, nephew, cousins and stepchildren. Frieda was born July 10, 1923 and...

Dale Schiller

June 1, 2020

Dale M. Schiller, age 73, U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 25 years to Mary L. Schiller, nee Naber. Loving father of Valerie (Bryan) Murphy, Natalie (Bob) Loewe, Adam (Seiko) Schiller, Ursulla Schiller, Derek Schiller and step-father of Justin Sears, Robin Sears and Nathan (Deena) Sears. Cherished grandfather of nine. Dear brother of George (Joan) Schiller and the late...

Lawrence H. Kelch

May 31, 2020

Lawrence H. Kelch, age 72.

Beloved husband of Shirley A. Kelch (nee Schumacher).

Loving father of Joanna L. (Joseph) Rozek, Paul D. Kelch (Shannon Homolka), Michael L. (Stephanie) Kelch.

Cherished grandfather of Kaitlin Kelch, Kylee Coulter, Ava Rozek, Leiah Rozek, Peyton Kelch and Brooklyn Kelch.

Memorial Visitation Monday 3-6pm with a...

Evelyn Deruiter

May 31, 2020

Evelyn L. DeRuiter, nee Kok, age 89, of Crestwood, IL formerly of New Holland, SD, went to be with her Lord on Sunday morning May 31, 2020. Loving mother of Benjamin DeRuiter, Debra (Dwayne) Kuiper, and the late Daniel DeRuiter. Cherished grandmother of Dan Carbray, Chris Muller, Shannon, Austin, Jadyn Kuiper, and Josie DeRuiter. Evelyn was preceded in death by...