Obituaries

April 9, 2020

Zdenka Chor, nee Mureta, age 85, beloved wife of the late Frank Chor (2007). Loving mother of Goranka "Cindy" Harden and the late Frank (Cynthia) Chor. Cherished grandmother of Frank Chor and the late Rachel Harden. Dearest great-grandmother of Aubree Meller. Due to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and for the safety of the family and community, the funeral service...

April 8, 2020

Gertrude "Trudi" Corkery, age 71, late of Lockport, formerly of North Prairie, MN.  Cherished wife of the late Craig.  Loving sister of Patricia Sowada, of Columbia Heights, MN., Kathleen (Paul) Smith of Nashville, TN., Benedict (Irene) Trettel of North Prairie, MN., Beatrice Manka of Cushing, MN., Aloysius (Nancy) of North Pole, AK. and Adelaide Trettel of Robbinsdale, MN.  Fond...

April 7, 2020

Jean G. Breitenbach, nee Clarke, age 92, beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Debra Erwin and Lynn (Ronald) Eichhorn. Cherished grandmother of Douglas (Charla) Erwin, Michael (Dawn) Erwin, Steven (Angi) Eichhorn, Michelle (Bryan) Heap and Kevin (Jackie) Eichhorn. Dearest great-grandmother of Keltan, Chloe, Jacob, Braden, Aaron, Lucas, Anna, Ethan, Ryan, Elizabeth, Miles and Theodore. Fond sister of...

April 6, 2020

On Monday, April 6, 2020, James John Wolf Sr. passed away at the age of 72. Jim was born on Wednesday, November 12, 1947 in Blue Island, IL to Gene and Gerry (Rickhoff) Wolf. He grew up in Blue Island and attended St. Benedict’s Parish School. He went on to Quigley Preparatory Seminary South and St. Willibrord High School in...

April 4, 2020

Vivian Helen Mitcheff, nee Shanks, age 83 of Elwood, IL, at rest peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Phillip Mitcheff. Loving mother of Natalie (Mark) Bechtold, Darrin Mitcheff, Kevin (Bridgette) Mitcheff, and the late Phillip Jr. (Tari) Mitcheff. Loving grandmother of Alec, Zachary, Isabella and Avianna. Cherished granti to Sabrina, Douglas, and Randy. Dearest gigi...

April 3, 2020

Kristen Marie Krueger, age 31.

Beloved daughter of Christopher and Patricia Krueger.

Cherished mother of Elijah, Chloe and Julian.

Devoted grandaughter Albert and Gloria Krueger and Wanda Mitchell-Smith and the late Thomas Smith.

Dear sister of Joseph Krueger, Ryan Redmond, Jennifer, Valerie, Jeremy and Christopher Jr.

Fond aunt of...

April 2, 2020

Frank E Pernal, 69 of Chicago, IL, passed away at home under hospice care on April 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. He attended Peck Elementary, Gage Park High School and received his bachelors degree at Northern Illinois University. He had his own accounting/tax business for most of his career. His favorite past time of late was...

April 2, 2020

Alfred J. "Al" Molenhouse, age 87, beloved husband for 60 years to Shirleen, nee Newton. Loving father of Alfred (Lynn), Roger (Stacey), and Gary (Christine). Cherished grandfather of Jeff (fiancée Renee), Michelle, Roger Jr., Kelly (Mike) Lostroscio, Alex, and Nicholas. Devoted son of the late Jacob and Rena. Dear brother of Mary Bulthuis and the late Bernard and Jacob "Jack"...

April 2, 2020

Carol Alkema, age 68, went home to heaven on April 2, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Mary Alkema. Loving step-daughter of the late Ann Alkema. Dearest sister of Karen (Tom) DeYoung, Barbara (David) Vander Woude and the late Paul Alkema. Cherished aunt of seven and great-aunt of seven. Due to current circumstances, there will be a private...

April 2, 2020

John K. Wigboldy, age 80, entered his heavenly home on April 2, 2020. He was the loving husband of Beverly for 60 years. The devoted father of John (April), Valerie, Tom (Heidi) and Mark (Leana). Cherished grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 10. John was an active member of his church and served on many boards and committees. He was...

April 1, 2020

Jenny Minnema Vrieze, age 94, passed away on April 1 after an extended illness. She was a talented artist and creative weaver whose art work hangs in homes, banks and corporate offices throughout the United States. After her husband’s early death, she built a business around her creative work that sustained her for years. In so doing she followed the...

March 31, 2020

Lois Ruth Hoving, nee DeVries, age 82, beloved wife for 65 years to Arnold Hoving. Loving mother of Howard (Marla) Hoving, Jane (Kenneth) Meulink and June (Doug) Evenhouse. Cherished grandmother of Kristin (Pete) Hassett, Tim (Ruthie) Hoving, Heidi (Chris) Hofstra, Bethany (Josh) Chavez; Karen (Chris) Neumair, Jana (Aaron) Eding, Susan (Nick) Vera; Angela Evenhouse (Amanda Joynt), Ryan (Emily) Evenhouse and...

March 30, 2020

William Allen "Bill" Hollaar, age 71, passed away March 30, 2020 in Palos Heights, IL. Beloved son of Lois and the late William "Bud" Hollaar of Orland Park, IL. Dear brother of Vivian (the late Dave) Sytsma of Friendship, WI, Larry (Debbie) Hollaar of Monee, IL and Ken (Heather) Hollaar of Crestwood, IL. Also survived by 3 nieces, 6 nephews,...

March 29, 2020

Jazzmine L.  Holloway, age 28.

Loving mother of Destiny.

Cherished daughter of Lauri Delbarba and Sjomo Holloway.

Loving sister of Justin, Sjomeia, Joelle, Sjomo Jr., Joseph, Latrael, Leontae and Lacie.

Dearest granddaughter of Lorna and Luigi Dolbarba and the late Loleatta Holloway..

Devoted aunt to many nieces ans nephews....

March 29, 2020

Rebecca L. Morgan (nee Hughes), age 68.

Beloved wife of John W. Morgan.

Loving mother of Tammy (Michael) Whited, Shawn (Melinie), Rachel Morgan, Melissa (Gary) Banser and Dan Morgan.

Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Breanna, William, Holly, Robert, Emmaly, Cadence, Ryan, Jillian, the late Nicholas and the late Luke.

Devoted sister of...

March 29, 2020

Nancy M. Schaddelee, nee Cheney, age 79, beloved wife for 36 years to John R. Schaddelee. Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Mabel Cheney. Loving sister of Carol (Don) Boomstra and the late Paul (Rhonda) Cheney. Dear sister-in-law of Janet Schaddelee and the late Richard (Laura) Schaddelee. Born and raised in Roseland; late of Tinley Park. Nancy worked for...

March 28, 2020

Tom Michael Dublin July 4th 1946 – March 28th, 2020

In light of the current health situation, the services for Mr. Dublin will take place all in one day as a private service. He will be laid to rest along with the brave men and woman who gave their lives for our great nation at Arlington National...

March 28, 2020

James K. Greene, age 82, US Air Force Veteran, beloved husband of the late Juanita "Darlene" Greene (nee Wapniarski). Loving father of James E. (Andrea) Greene, Richard (Bonnie) Greene, and Cheryl (Louie) Williams. Cherished grandfather of Elaina (Dominic) Cervello and Adriana (Charlie) Simone; Morgan and Brock Greene; Alexa, Payton, and Kennedy Williams. Dearest great-grandpa of Joey, Giuliana, Frankie, Anthony, and...

March 26, 2020

Kenneth L. Baar, age 58, beloved husband for 18 years to Lisa, nee Hadley. Loving stepfather of Francisco "Chico" Macedo. Devoted son of the late George and Marilyn Baar. Dearest brother of Randall (Kathi), Keith (Jane), and Timothy (Sandra). Fond son-in-law of Mary Rockensock and the late Scottie Hadley. Dear brother-in-law of John (Bonnie) and Carol (Kevin). Cherished uncle and...

March 24, 2020

Susan M. "Sue" Krakowski, nee Nemeth, age 61. Loving mother of Amber Krakowski and the late Krystle Krakowski. Dear sister of Jim Nemeth, Paul (Jean Flood) Nemeth, Tom (late Debbie) Nemeth, Nancy (Paul) Blank, Ron (Val) Nemeth, Dee (Dan) Gerry and the late Donny Nemeth. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and...