Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

May 30, 2020

Louis J. "Lou" Bolzan, age 86, beloved husband of Alice, nee Budner. Loving father of Bonnie Lipscomb, Candi Bolzan, and Scott (Joan) Bolzan. Cherished grandfather of Dean (Tracey) Ivan, Jaime (Kevin) Southard, Sydney (Nate) Caldwell, Grant Bolzan, and Taylor Bolzan. Dearest great-grandfather of Noah, Aden, Hannah, Luke, Aevry, Remi, Alice Grace, and Jack. Retired from General Mills after 33 years...

May 27, 2020

Harold Bryce Dixon, age 96

Veteran U.S Army.

Visitation Tuesday 10:00am until time of Funeral Service at 1:00pm at the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park

Interment private Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his Honor to the Morris IL. VFW (309 McKinley St. Morris IL. 60450)...

May 26, 2020

Michael D. Fleming, age 65, of Orland Park, IL.

Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Walsh) of 40 years.  Loving father of Meghan (Scott) Panozzo, Bridget (Jeffrey) Ehman, and the late baby Colleen.  Proud Papa to Joseph and Victor Panozzo; Finley and Fiona Ehman.  Cherished brother of Joseph Jr. (Mickie) Fleming, Peggy (Jack) Gannon, Patricia (Joel) Goler, and...

May 26, 2020

Katherine R. "Kathy" Wisniewski, age 67, beloved wife of the late Ronald Zubkoff. Loving mother of Renee Bridges and Karen Kmiecik. Cherished grandmother of Sammie, Dionte, Xavier, Alana, Dorian, Darius, Julian and Leland. Devoted daughter of the late Robert and Florence Wisniewski. Cherished sister of Roberta (Kevin) Mallder, Ronald (Carole), Kenneth (Cynthia), Raymond (Donna), and Joseph (Sherry). Dear aunt of...

May 25, 2020

Jill T. Delesio (nee Janis) age 48;

Beloved wife of John Delesio for 23 years; Loving mother of John and Jessica; Dear sister of Jackie, Joe and Jeff (Laurie); Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Joyce Janis; Daughter-in-law of Carol and the late Rosario Delesio; Sister-in-law of Jim (Nadine), Nick (Bridget), Rocky (Usha), Carol (Dean)...

May 25, 2020

Petronella V. Ciotti, nee Yankus, age 99, beloved wife of Leo J. Ciotti (1992). Loving mother of Lee Ann Hedeen. Cherished grandmother of Karen Choudhury and Spencer Hedeen. Dearest great-grandmother (GiGi) of Jordan, Miranda, Danielle, and Ethan. Preceded in death by her siblings Ann Solesha, John Yankus, Elizabeth Turner, Ruth Nichol, Antoinette Nowakowski, and Peter Yankus. Fond aunt of many...

May 24, 2020

Claudette I. Baxter “Mrs. B” of Worth, Illinois, died at Palos Community Hospital on May 24, 2020. She was born on October 14, 1935 to the late Stewart and Loretta (Felizak) Schuerr. “It pains me to admit it, but apparently, I have passed away. Everyone told me it would happen one day, but that’s simply not something I wanted to...

May 24, 2020

Dwight G. De Leeuw, age 73, beloved husband for 40 years to Jean, nee Schutt. Loving father of Renee De Leeuw, Daniel De Leeuw and Catherine De Leeuw. Cherished grandfather of Dominic. Dear brother-in-law of John (Barb) Schutt and Ray (Laura) Schutt. Dearest uncle of several nieces and nephews. Retired warehouse manager for SG Plumbing Supply Co. Dwight loved working...

May 23, 2020

Josephine Montgomery, age 79.

Beloved mother of Leo (Susan) Trevino, Maria Trevino and Joanne Trevino.

Cherished Grandmother Mary Trevino, Nicholas Trevino-Wright and great grandmother of Maryalice Mackey (Gia) Benjamin Wright (Layla) Bryant (Emma) Wright.

Dear sister of Beverly Mongomery and Lucille )Martin) Dickey.

Memorial Visitation Monday August 3rd from 4-8pm with...

May 23, 2020

James E. "Jim" Baldi, age 71, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 23, 2020 from a heart attack. Beloved husband for 32 years to Kathryn "Kitty" Baldi, nee Jeter. Loving father of James M. Baldi, Ryan Baldi and the late baby Joseph Anthony Baldi. Devoted son of Elizbeth "Betty" (nee Peace) and the late James...

May 22, 2020

George Koleczek, age 87.

Veteran U.S. Army. Knight with Fr. C.C. Boyle Knights of Columbus Council 4698 Tinley Park.

Beloved husband of Lydia (nee Hernandez) for 55 years.

Loving father of Laura (Brenden) McNamara, Kimberly (Timothy) DeClaire and Alesia (Larry) Atwood.

Cherished grandfather of Kole, Allie, Valentina, Rennie, Abby and Gavin....

May 21, 2020

Dorothy Kozak    March 23rd, 1934 – May 21st, 2020

In light of the current health situation, the services for Mrs. Kozak will take place all in one day as a private service. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved husband James with the brave men and woman who gave their lives for our great nation...