Obituaries

March 12, 2020

Richard F. Banta, age 86, US Army Korean War Veteran, loving father of Jana (Chris) Jaquith and Karyn (Mike) Kozak. Cherished grandfather of Cameron, Andrea, Allison, and Michael. Dear brother of Marge Godinez, Jerry VanDusen, Sharon Wille, and the late Lucille Anderson and Robert Banta. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Rich's friend and former...

March 12, 2020

Former American Trans Air pilot Daniel N. Busta, 70, known for his smooth landings, was cleared for his final take-off. As the sun was rising on March 12, 2020, Dan made his ascent with much peace, surrounded by family and love. Dan graduated in 1968 from Morton East High School in Cicero, Illinois and spent countless hours playing with his...

March 9, 2020

Frank J. Hess, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Orland Park on March 9, 2020. His beloved wife Linda, of 37 years, was at his side. Loving son-in-law of the late James “Bob” and the late Sophia Meloy. Dear brother-in-law of Karen (late William) Schreiber and William (Barbara) Meloy. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Frank...

March 8, 2020

Marianne "Sis-Sissy" Carlson, nee Wold, age 77, beloved wife for 53 years to David C. Carlson, Sr. Loving mother of David Jr. (Janet) Carlson. Cherished Sis of Christopher (Vicki) Pinski and Abbey Lynn Carlson. Sis nick-named her soon to be born great-grandchild "Crispy Jr.". Dearest sister of Gilbert (Pat) Wold and Patricia (Jim) Veselsky. Dear sister-in-law of Nancy Behrens and...

March 5, 2020

George W. Dovin, 77, of Tinley Park, Illinois.

Loving husband of Karen Dovin, nee Ré; devoted father of George M. Dovin, Bruce (Sarah) Dovin, Corey (Laura) Dovin, the late Joseph Dovin and the late Joel Dovin; cherished grandfather of Catherine, Camille, George J. and Jaxson; fond brother of Gerald Dovin; beloved brother in law of Nancy (Max)...

March 5, 2020

Joseph J. Casillas, age 88 of Chicago.

Veteran of USAF during Korean War conflict.

Beloved husband to Mary (née Coyne) for 64 years. Loving father to David, Virginia Crain and Steven(Cookie). Grandfather to Pam(Rob)Shepard, Crystal (Jim)Williams, Samantha, Sean and Gabrielle. Great grandfather to 11 Cherished son to the late Antonio & Anita. Loving brother of...

March 5, 2020

Karen A. Schultz, nee Puk, age 68, beloved wife for 33 years to the late Richard R. "Rick" Schultz (2017). Loving mother of Alicia (Alex), Jessica and Nicholas (Amy). Cherished Busia of Annaleigh and Evynn. Dear sister of David (Susan) Puk, Laura (Sal) Guagliardo and Jason (Traci) Puk. Dearest sister-in-law of Gene (Sandie) and Russell (Joyce). Much loved aunt "Cioci"...

March 3, 2020

Baby Willow Annalyn Boer, safe in the arms of Jesus on March 3, 2020. Cherished daughter of Robert III and Kristin (Rataschak) Boer. Beloved granddaughter of Robert Jr. and Cindy Boer and Richard and the late Carol Rataschak. Precious great-granddaughter of John and the late Velma Pearl Coney, Barbara and the late Robert Sr. Boer and the late Helen and...

March 2, 2020

Anthony J. Keane, age 63, loving father of Bonnie (David) DelGobbo and Kimberly Keane. Cherished grandfather of Lucille. Dear brother of James M. (Janice) Keane. Dearest uncle of James A. Keane. Devoted son of the late James and Rose Keane. Visitation Friday, March 6, 2020 at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W 159th St, Tinley Park, IL 60477 from 9:15...

March 2, 2020

Edward J. Voss, age 56, suddenly, beloved son of the late Jacob and Johanna Voss. Loving brother of Betty (late Bill) Loerop, Jacob (Sharla) Voss, John (Loreen) Voss, Joanne (Bruce) Harnew, Grace (Ed) Jongsma and the late Allen Voss. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 3-7:30 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow...

March 2, 2020

Ernestine J. Tomasewski (nee: Panczak, nee: Kujawa) age 100 of Orland Park and formerly of Cicero, IL passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 2, 2020. Her husbands Raymond Kujawa and Edward Tomasewski preceded her in death. Her only child Janice Baseleon (nee: Kujawa) also preceded her in death. She is survived by granddaughters Holli Piet ( the late...

February 29, 2020

Norbert J. Cerny, age 90, US Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 65 years to Phyllis, nee Hayak. Loving father of Donald Cerny, Gregory Cerny, and Janet VanDyke. Cherished grandfather of Nicole VanDyke. Dear brother of Mary Jane Gannon, Carol Hammer, and the late Joseph Cerny, Elaine Majkut, and Ronald Cerny. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

February 28, 2020

Linda S. Engelsman, nee Meyer, age 71, beloved wife for 50 years to Louis "Lou" Engelsman. Loving mother of Michael Engelsman, Julie (Dean) Tulchinsky and Sandra Engelsman. Cherished grandmother of Jayna, Jaxson, Sophia and Michael. Dear sister of Sandra (Joe) Morris, Jim (Susan) Meyer, Randall (late Carol) Miers, Nancy (late Fred) Eysenbach and the late Russell (Beverly) Meyer. Fond aunt...

February 27, 2020

Mary Jean Gilliland, nee Hanna, age 94, beloved wife for over 66 years to the late Dalton J. "Jim" Gilliland (2018). Loving mother of Lynn Gilliland (Dennis Morkunas) and Lee (late Carlos) Blanco. Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Gina), Matthew (Siga), Jessica (Matt), Rachael, Christopher (Jill) and Noah. Dearest great-grandmother of Sydney and Rylan. Dear sister of the late Florence Schieben....

February 26, 2020

Domingo Cruz, age 58, passed away February 26, 2020 after a courageous battle with dementia. Beloved husband for 35 years to Jean. Loving father of Dennis, Denise (Martin), Francis (Cynthia) and Emily Rose. Cherished grandfather of Adriana, Cecelia, Alicia, Ariel; Robbie, Roman; Jon Taylor, Yasmine and Andy. Dear brother of Annette, Angel, Yolanda and the late Michael and Alicia. Fond...

February 26, 2020

Cathy D. Paolella, nee Haayer, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 26, 2020 after a courageous, eight-year battle with stage IV ovarian cancer. Her resilience and zest for life were an inspiration to all who knew her. Dedicated employee of Nicor Gas for over seventeen years. Beloved wife of the late Michael Paolella (2013). Loving mother...

February 25, 2020

Joseph Patrick Tamas, age 25.

Born December 12, 1994, went home to rest with his grandma on February 25th 2020. Cherished son of Kathleen Gleason and Iova (Fran) Tamas.

Loving brother of Katelyn Tamas and Jack Tamas. Dear grandson of Patrick Jr. and the late Judith Gleason and Verica and the late Danelo Tamas.

February 24, 2020

Gary A. Novak, age 65, beloved husband for 38 years to Elizabeth "Betty", nee Glos. Loving father of Gary Jr. (Jacqueline) Novak, Jason Novak and Melanie Novak. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Loretta Novak. Dear brother of Dennis (late Carol) Novak and Michael Novak. Fond son-in-law of Evelyn and the late Leonard Glos. Dearest brother-in-law of Mary (late...

February 24, 2020

June R. Carducci, nee Shrilla, age 91, beloved wife for 54 years to the late Gino Carducci (2003). Loving mother of Jerry (Maria) Carducci and Robert (Nita) Carducci. Cherished grandmother of Kristin Carducci and Lori (Joe) Tiersuma. Dear sister of the late Richard (Laurie) Shrilla. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Retired elementary school teacher with various area parishes...

February 23, 2020

Paul B. Martorano, age 84, late of Morton Grove, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Hronek). Loving father of of Paula (George) Dachno, and Ben (Alisa). Devoted brother of the late Salvatore (Carol), the late Augie, the late Benedict (Eileen), Angie (late Mark) Wiebe and Cookie (Pat) Lally.  Cherished grandfather of Stephanie, Greg, Giahanna and Analisa. Dear...