Obituaries

January 31, 2020

Kirsten M. Kwiatkowski, nee Jorgenson, age 78, passed away January 31, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Kwiatkowski (1989). Loving mother of David (Barbara), William (Julie), Tina (Sean) Sheridan, and Mark (Tammy). Cherished grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of five. Preceded in death by her brother John Jorgenson and her sister Judy Jessup. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many...

January 30, 2020

Dolores Zagotta, nee Grill, age 90, beloved wife for 68 years to Joseph Zagotta. Loving mother of Maureen (Larry) Pordugal, Sharon (Jim) Maher, Patricia (Edward) Langevin, Michael (Erin) Zagotta, and John (companion Angela Lew) Zagotta. Cherished grandmother of eight. Dearest great-grandmother of two. Devoted daughter of the late William and Catherine (nee Cavanaugh) Grill. Dear sister of the late Ivie...

January 29, 2020

Daniel J Fuhrman, born September 15, 1960, passed suddenly at the age of 59 on January 29, 2020. Dan lived to help others in need, especially animals, and succumbed to a heart attack while assisting a woman whose dog had gotten loose and was running in traffic. In 2004 Dan left his IT position at the University of Chicago...

January 28, 2020

PATTON Col. James D. Patton 94, suddenly Jan. 28, 2020. Ret. Col. U.S. Army WW II, Ret. LT. C.P.D. and Office Manager of Patton Motor Service. Beloved husband for 71 years of Eileen (nee Quagliano). Loving father of Kathleen (the late Greg) Gora, Eileen (Michael) Havey, Madonna (the late Ken) Halicki, Maureen (the late Bill) Lash, James (Cookie), Pat...

January 28, 2020

Mary Togher (nee O'Malley), age 85.

Native of County Mayo Ireland. Formerly of Chicago's Mt. Greenwood.

Beloved mother of Terence, Anthony, William (Pam), Rose (William) McMahon, Maria (Thomas) Inzinga) and Michael Togher.

Cherished  grandmother of Laura Leyden, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Dave, Michael Togher, Tom, Joe, Billy Inzinga, Marissa, Alyse, Michael Togher, Ashley, Alysa, Anna...

January 26, 2020

Marilyn S. O'Hara, nee Swank, age 72, beloved wife for 10 years to Richard "Rick" O'Hara. Loving mother of James Leon, Mike Leon, Jenny (Doug) McCrea, and Heather O'Hara. Cherished grandmother of Christy and Lindsey. Dearest great-grandmother of Jackson. Dear sister of the late Dale Swank. Marilyn loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She deeply loved and cherished every...

January 26, 2020

Dennis L. Pegues, US Air Force Veteran, age 65, beloved husband for 37 years to Lorraine, nee Aardema. Loving father of Kristy Pegues, Joseph (Nektaria) Pegues, Carolyn (Randall) Lenz, and Dennis C. (Heather) Pegues. Cherished grandfather of Jack, Kaylie, Alana, Avery, Will, Brooklynn, Noah, Emery, Benjamin, Kole, and another soon to be born. Dearest brother of Sharon (late Richard) Cochran,...

January 25, 2020

Milton Taska, age 98.

Veteran U.S. Army WWII.

Beloved husband of Mary Jo Taska (nee Stringham).

Loving father of John (Patricia), Jay (Deborah), Robert (Elizabeth), James (Kimberly) Fiala.

Cherished grandfather of John Elvis, Jacob Woodstock, Krista (Jordan) Saller, Kaitlyn, Benjamin, Michael and great grandfather of Joshua and Caleb.

Dear...

January 24, 2020

Jay Gustafson, passed away on January 24, 2020.

Cherished father figure to Brandy (Will) McCrudden, Misty Flowers and the late Brian Flowers.

Proud grandpa of Anthony, Anna, Gwendolyn, Liam, Jordan, Joel, Tahra and Jahziah. Dear uncle of Jaclynn, Jennifer, Nadine, Donald, Richard & John Gustafson, Leila, Ali and Miriam Yousef. Jay was preceded in death...

January 23, 2020

Virginia Pearl Bates (nee Hawkins), age 73.

Loving mother of Brenda (Tim) McDonald.

Cherished grandmother of Brianna McDonald.

Dear sister of Jane Hawkins, Shirley Evans, the late Walter Daniel, Fran, Laverne and Randall.

Devoted aunt to many.

Visitation Monday 2:00pm until 6:00pm with a 5:00pm Funeral Service at the...

January 23, 2020

Michael L. Hagen, age 70, of Orland Park, IL, beloved husband for 43 years to Joan, nee Dressler. Loving father of Kathleen (Rev. Matt) Gunia, Elizabeth (Dan) Hampton, and the late James Michael Hagen. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Colette, Vivian, and Otto Gunia; Carter and Quinn Hampton. Devoted son of Corinne and the late LeRoy Hagen. Dear brother of Tom...

January 23, 2020

Andrew Lawrence "Larry" Smith, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, age 89, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020. Beloved husband for 65 years to the late Clara Evelyn "Clare" Smith, nee Smit (2017). Loving father of Steven (Eric Ringquist) Smith and Jill (David) Knibbe. Proud grandfather of Laura Knibbe and Jaclyn (David) Hollinger. Cherished great-grandfather...

January 22, 2020

Patricia Krass (nee Cissna), age 77. Born March 13, 1942.

Loving mother of Sheryl (Krass) Dzoga,

Cherished grandmother of Lloyd Dzoga,

Devoted sister of June (Cissna) Blank & Gerald Cissna (Jacqueline),

Beloved aunt to many nieces & nephews.

Memorial Visitation will be held at Maher Funeral Home 17101 S....

January 21, 2020

Sylvia A. Tomasik, nee Hlatky, age 102, passed away on January 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Edward (1998). Loving mother of Brian (Marie Schnaitman) Tomasik, Debra (William Vondrasek) Tomasik and the late Kenneth Tomasik. Dear sister of the late Hilda (late James) Downs. Dearest sister-in-law of the late Joseph (late Antoinette) Tomasik and the late Valeria Tomasik. Fond...

January 21, 2020

Gerald S. "Jerry" Despaltro, age 85, U.S. Air Force 334th FS, Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 63 years to Arlene Despaltro, nee Jesernik. Loving father of Gerald, Gary (Maria), Carol (Scot) Gorecki and Curt. Cherished grandfather of Madison, Alexeia, Sam, Milagrosa and Stella. Preceded in death by his siblings Leo, Mary and Anthony. Services will be held at a...

January 19, 2020

John H. Boss, age 81, beloved husband for 58 years to Sharon, nee Van Dyke. Loving father of Sandy (Bill) Errico, Jim (Joan), Bob (Diane), Tom (Francie), Karen (Ken) Eizenga, and the late Ken (late Susan) Boss. Cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of two. Dear brother of Merrie Lou (Marvin) DeBoer, Ron (Myra) Boss, and the late Rich (Dorothy)...

January 18, 2020

Joseph A. Trendl, age 87.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved husband of the late Mary Therese (nee Carroll) Trendl.

Loving father of Joey, David (Patty), Theresa (Mark) Struppa and the late John (Darlene) Trendl.

Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many.

Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

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January 18, 2020

Steven Edward Malia, age 61, originally from Markham, IL, current longtime resident of Mokena, IL. Steve is now reunited in heaven with his loving wife and best friend of 25 years, LueAnn Malia. Proud father of Jody (Nick) Ritter, Thomas (Amanda) Schuldt and Lauren Malia. Grandfather to Shylan and Emmelynn Ritter. Loving son of the late Thomas (Mary) Malia and...

January 16, 2020

Jo Ann T. Stob, nee Hofstra, age 85, beloved wife for 58 years to the late Howard D. Stob (2013). Loving mother of John (JoAnn K.) Stob and Kristi (Brian) Boss. Cherished grandmother of Andrew (Beth) Boss, Katie (Eric) Chappell, Kelsey (Josh) Franklin, and Kara (Jacob) Dorn. Dearest great-grandmother of nine. Dear sister of the late Lorraine and the late...

January 16, 2020

Jennifer C. Sheridan, nee Kunes, age 49, beloved wife for 24 years to Richard Sheridan. Loving mother of Brett and Aleksandra. Devoted daughter of Terrence (Mariann) Kunes and Sandra (Frank) Wolf. Cherished sister of Gregg (Debbie) Kunes, Kristy (Glen) Kuzel, Kerry (Mike) Jackson, Jon (Cathy) Kunes, Maribeth (Bryan) Nooner, Jeanne (Michael) Brown, Jill Kunes, Nancy (Dave) Hendrick and Sue (late...