Obituaries

May 13, 2020

Jacqualine L. Lechner

Beloved wife of the late Joseph Grieco.

Loving mother of Ricky Jr. (Katrina), Gushi, Jamie (John), Anthony Grieco, Michael Grieco and the late Nichole.

Cherished grandmother of Tyler, Haley, Angelo, Ricky III, Josephine and the late Giovanni.

Dear sister of Stephen, Kathleen and Colleen.

Fond aunt...

May 13, 2020

Mercedita "Mercy" Raso, age 81, loving mother of Wilma Raso, Windy Francione and Anthony Raso. Cherished grandmother of Laina. Dear sister of Nita (Gody) Salamera, Precy (Doming) Mendoza, Fely (George) Nuestro, Boy (Rose) Quiroz, Baby (Julio) Garcia and the late Mel L. Quiroz, Jr. and Nestey Quiroz. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Beloved girlfriend of Jim Huff. Due...

May 13, 2020

Edwin Fortunato Valente, age 84, beloved husband for 59 years to Janet, nee Borke. Loving father of Paul (Mary), David (Carolyn) and Eric. Cherished grandfather of Alexia (Andrew) Valente Horton, Brandon and Ashley. Dear brother of Angeline Bernardi, Antoinette Bernardi and the late Irving Valente. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ed was a retired automotive claims adjuster...

May 13, 2020

K.K. Cherian, age 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. He had been a professional engineer for many years and upon retirement found enjoyment spending time with his friends and family and gardening. He was an active member of the Chicago Mar Thoma Church in DesPlaines, IL. In lieu of flowers, we ask that...

May 12, 2020

Dr. Ruperto Ubando Buscaino, age 78, passed away on May 12, 2020. Beloved husband to Esperanza Alejandrino Buscaino, Raphy and Espie were married for 55 wonderful years. Father to Catherine Alejandrino Buscaino, Cristina Buscaino Castillo (Frank), Ruperto Alejandrino Buscaino Jr. (Maya), and Eileen Buscaino Vodvarka (Rob). Cherished Lolo/Grandfather of Ryan and Kara Maniquis, Evan Conklin, Kal Buscaino, and Alex, Jack...

May 11, 2020

John G. Kamphuis, age 75, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Lori, nee Scholtens, who together would have celebrated their 50th anniversary in four months. Loving father of Dan, Jim (Sharon), John (Kim) and the late Matthew. Cherished grandfather of Ellie and Annabel Kamphuis; Marissa and Mallory Rak. Dear brother of the late Gerald (late Mary) Kamphuis. Fond brother-in-law of...

May 10, 2020

Henry A. Bettenhausen, age 87.

Veteran U.S. Army Korean War.

Loving father of Brian (Jane) and Brent Bettenhausen.

Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Shane, Elica, Jennifer and Holly.

Dear brother of Robert Bettenhausen.

Committal Service and Interment with Military Honors at Orland/Tinley Memorial Park Cemetery (171st & 84th Ave Tinley...

May 8, 2020

James M. Piazza, age 68, suddenly passed away at his home on May 8, 2020. Beloved husband for 42 years to Maureen, nee Sullivan. Loving father of Colleen (fiance' David Simon) Piazza, Lisa (Marc) McNames, and Kaitlyn Piazza. Cherished grandfather of Ryan and Sarah. Dearest brother of Nicholas Piazza and Mary Lou Piazza. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of many. Army...

May 8, 2020

Juan Fernandez Ureno, age 62, beloved husband for 40 years to Irene Vega de Fernandez. Loving father of Rafaela Fernandez, Juan Jose Fernandez, Josefina (Victor) Fernandez, Blanca Estela (Luis) Fernandez, Manuel Fernandez and Alberto Fernandez. Cherished grandfather of Vanessa, Angel, Valeria, Samuel, Sofia, Louis and Joel. Dear brother and uncle of many. Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and...

May 8, 2020

Rev. William Earl "Bill" Mills, age 75, beloved husband for 53 years to Karen, nee Adams. Loving father of Peter (Helyn) Luisi-Mills and Dr. Joel Mills. Dear brother of Donna (late Dave) Griffin, Charlotte (late Rodney) Young and the late Kathy (Ken) Topolski. Fond brother-in-law of Lois (Colin) Flynn and Anne (James) Farmer. Much loved uncle of many nieces and...

May 5, 2020

Laverne A. Berg, nee Pearson, age 95, beloved wife of the late Julian Berg (2008). Loving mother of Robert (Barbara), Douglas (Marcia), Gregory (Laura), Kurt (Debbie) Berg and the late Audrey (Peter) Carr. Cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 12. Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and for the safety of the family and community, a private Funeral...

May 4, 2020

Evelyn Visser, nee Doornbos, age 93, beloved wife of the late Glenn P. Visser (2004). Loving mother of the late Randall (Susan) Visser and Ronald (Glenda) Visser, Cynthia (Stan) Chingo, Patricia (Trent) Kennedy, Steven (Deb) Visser. Cherished grandmother of 14. Dearest great-grandmother of 10. Preceded in death by her siblings Alfred Doornbos, Wilhelmina Buikema, Stella Peterson and Eleanor Doornbos. Fond...

May 2, 2020

Bernice "Sandy" Dodge O’Malley (b. 6-4-1951) of Country Club Hills passed away on May 2, 2020 from complications due to COVID-19. Daughter to Bernice and Florian Dodge (recently deceased 4-24-20); sister to Kenneth Dodge (wife, Claudia Jones) and Robert Dodge (wife, Alice Dodge); wife to Jack O’Malley (deceased); devoted mother of Tom O’Malley (wife, Tammy O’Malley), Kim O’Malley (husband, Jon...

May 1, 2020

Theresa Ann Spellman (nee West), age 75.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Spellman.

Loving mother of Denise, Kimberly (Joe), Tracy (Owen), Thomas (Karen).

Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Joey, Gerald, Jack, Austin, Ayden, Owen and Tommy.

Devoted brother of Barbara and Mark.

Committal Service and Interment private Good...

April 30, 2020

Barbara J. King, nee Wellborn, age 81, beloved wife for 49 years to the late Gerald J. "Jerry" King (2010). Loving mother of Sharon (Lee) Pielemeier, Kathy (Michael) Evans, and Jean (Stan) Gralewski. Cherished grandmother of John Pavloski, Kevin (Colleen) Pavloski, and Megan Ditzler. Dearest great-grandmother of Hunter and Joe. Preceded in death by her siblings: Alene Miles, Marion O'Rourke...

April 30, 2020

Dennis W. Thompson, age 73, USMC Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart recipient. Beloved husband of Annette Wills. Dear friend of Louise Thompson. Loving father of Amanda, Amy (Pete), and step-father of Bob and Dave. Cherished grandfather of Julianna, Samantha, Brooklyn, Cora, and Austin. Fond brother of Marty (Lorraine) and Russ (Eileen). Commander of American Legion Post 474 in Matteson, IL. Dennis...

April 28, 2020

Susan Lynn McVicker, nee Wilberger, age 66. Beloved wife of Randall McVicker. Loving mother of John (Livia) McInnes, Karen McInnes and Kevin McInnes (Kiah). Dear step-mother of Janis (Cooper) Sterling, Darin (Violet) McVicker, Laine (Ian) Steenhagen and Alex (Katie) McVicker. Cherished "Grandma Susan" to 15 grandchildren. Devoted daughter of the late Calvin and Nadine Wilberger. Fond sister of Michael (Paula)...

April 25, 2020

Odeline H. Terborg, nee Redeker, age 91, beloved wife for 62 years to the late George Terborg (2011). Loving mother of Marvin (Linda) Terborg, Diane (Michael) Gordon, Mark Terborg, and Donna (John) Gustafson. Cherished grandmother of Sherri (Christopher) Stegenga, Christy (Carl) Kowalski, Joshua (Jennifer) Terborg, Rachel Terborg, Laura (Joe) Meyer, Juliana (Max Rohr) Gordon, George Gustafson and John "Jack" Gustafson....

April 24, 2020

David Martin Dykstra, age 73, passed away on April 24, 2020. David leaves behind his beloved wife of twenty-one years, Patricia Bue Dykstra. Loving father of Amy Page, Dana (Tim) Drabek, Jamie (Al) Woo, Erin (Erick) Galason, Ashley, and Katie. Dearest stepfather of Dawn Rehus, Dianna Kunz, Alisa (Thomas) Minarik, Thomas (Theresa) Frachalla, and Cheri Keske. Proud grandfather of many....

April 24, 2020

Douglas R. "Doug" Law, age 75, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Law, nee Walczak. Loving father of Suzanne Law. Dear step-father of Sabrina (Greg) Heine and loving Papa. Fond brother of Nancy (Robert) Kimm, Sharon (Marty) Safstrom and the late Wally (Charlene) Law, Sandra Law and Jim (Mary) Law. Much loved uncle of many...