Obituaries

May 21, 2020

It is with great sadness, that the family of William Dowling announces his passing on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the age of 68. Born in Chicago, the son of Jeremiah (Jerry) and Mary Dowling. He is survived by his mother, Mary; loving daughter, Samantha Dowling, brother David (Janice) and sister, Mary (the late Martin) Simon; and step daughters Wendy...

May 19, 2020

James R. "Jim" Manning, age 82, beloved husband for 57 years to Ruth, nee Schueler. Loving father of James Francis (late Shelly) Manning, the late Michael T. Manning, Jeanne Marie McCarthy, Daniel J. (Pamela) Manning and his "adopted son" Joseph Brabec. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Matt Fiskiewicz) Manning, Jessica (Matt) Layhe, Jack McCarthy, Connor J. Manning, and bonus grandchildren Becca...

May 18, 2020

Debbie L. Decker, age 69, beloved daughter of the late Albert and Nellie (nee Rhoda) Decker. Loving sister of Sherry (Wes) Stuart and Patsy (Tom) Deuter. Dearest aunt of Danielle (Jon) Bettinardi, Miranda (Jamie) Kraus and Tom A. Deuter. Dear great aunt of Sophia. Retired from Rheem Manufacturing Company water heater division after 36 years of faithful service. She was...

May 17, 2020

Henry "Hank" Boersma, Jr., age 86, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 64 years to the late Joyce M. Boersma, nee Brauer. Loving father of Janice (Richard) Tiggelaar, Thomas (Mischelle) Boersma, Nancy (Mark) Triezenberg, and Carolyn (Steve) Colangelo. Cherished grandfather of Marika (Damon) Birkby and Peter Tiggelaar; Matthew Boersma, Brooke (Brian) Dowling, Bridgette, Abigail, and Stephanie Boersma; Cara,...

May 16, 2020

John T. George, age 79.

Veteran U.S. Navy. Retired Pipefitters Local 597.

Beloved husband of the late LaVerne Stevens-George.

Loving father of John (Kris) George, Richard (Michelle) George, Grace (Paul) Kapala and the late Raymond George.

Loving dad to Kim (Terry) Coffey and Sandy Beckmann.

Cherished grandfather of Justin,...

May 14, 2020

James H. Jones, age 80 of Kimbolton Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cook County, Illinois, a son of the late Howard F. Jones and Anne (Kapala) Jones - Balas. Mr. Jones was Catholic by faith. He was a teacher at Reavis High School in Burbank, IL. He was a...

May 14, 2020

Cornelio C. Dizon, 90 years old.

(March 30, 1930 - May 14, 2020)

Beloved husband of the late Teresita S. Salenga .

Loving Father of Eugenio & Carolina, Francis & Gina, Carmelito & Marcelita,

Ernesto & Dina, Noel (deceased) & Catherine, Ronald & Zenaida, Rogelio &

Teodora, Rangie &...

May 14, 2020

Robert J. Gill, age 73.

Veteran U.S. Army. Retired CFD and Third Degree Knight Father Perez Council Mt. Greenwood.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Gill (nee Healy).

Loving father of Tom (Meghan) Gill, Brendan (Amanda) Gill, Daniel (Mary) Gill, Ann (Bulmaro) Rodriguez and Kathleen (Jerry) Kirby.

Cherished grandfather of...

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...