Obituaries

Andrew P. Zwijacz

January 4, 2020

Andrew P. Zwijacz, age 43.

Former Chaplain Men's Auxillary VFW Post 2791 Tinley Park. Avid lifetime super hero fan.

Beloved son of Andrew J. & Irene Zwijacz (nee Mena).

Brother of Victoria Bertucci.

Dear uncle of Gianna and Mallory Bertucci and great uncle of Ariana and Aracely.

Visitation Thursday...

Helen Mcnamara

January 3, 2020

Helen McNamara 91, nee Crotty, daughter of the late Mary Berry, passed away peacefully Jan 3, surrounded by her family and loving husband of 71 years Robert. Loving mother of Robert (Evelyne), Marie, Laraine (Dan), William (Mari-anne) and Michael (Kelly). Grandmother of 19, great grandmother of 6. Sister to the late Mary, Raymond, Edward and Catherine. Cherished aunt to many...

Rhonda I. Staley

January 2, 2020

Rhonda I. Staley, age 57.

Loving mother of Jamel and Jeanine.

Beloved daughter of the late James and Helen Staley (nee Ballinger).

Devoted sister of Steven Burnette, Robert Burnette, Karen Marshburn, Connie Pacholik, Michael Staley, the late John Thomas Burnette.

Cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Tuesday...

Candice M (Carpenter) Lann

January 1, 2020

Candice M. Lann (nee Carpenter), age 70.

Beloved wife of the late Louis C. Lann.

Loving mother of Bradley (Cecilia) Lann.

Cherished grandmother of Samuel.

Dear sister of Bob Carpenter.

Visitation Monday 3-9pm Funeral Tuesday 9:15am from the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park Il.to St....

Michael Larotonda

December 31, 2019

Michael Larotonda, loving son, brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many passed away suddenly at the age of 60 on Tuesday, December 31st, 2019. Michael will be forever remembered by many including the bird he hand raised in 1998 who is still with us today. He was a cherished employee at United Airlines, and will always remain in the...

Michael Edwin Lanthier

December 29, 2019

Michael Edwin Lanthier, age 76.

Beloved husband of Rose Lanthier (nee Calabrese) for 26 years.

Loving father of Tina Ramirez, Maria (Dan) Laba, Nicole Calabrese and father by heart to Jim Cutro.

Cherished grandfather of Geno Calabrese and Jason Laba.

Dear brother of Sheri Killeen and Barbara (the late Tom) Arbagey....

Robert Zilligen

December 27, 2019

Robert T. "Bob" Zilligen, age 89, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 49 years to Kiyoko "Kiki" Zilligen, nee Kiyuna. Loving father of Robert C. Zilligen and Margarett (William) Galati. Cherished grandfather of Ella. Dear brother of Thomas, James, Richard, and the late Terry. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 10:00...

Edward J. Amadio Jr.

December 23, 2019

Edward Joseph Amadio Jr. age 59.

Veteran U.S. Army.

Beloved son of the late Edward J. Amadio Sr.

Cherished grandson of the late George & Olympia Amadio.

Dear brother of Bonnie (Alan) Zona.

Fond Uncle of Alan Zona Jr. and Mark Zona.

Dearest cousin to many.

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Paul Mcnamee

December 23, 2019

Paul G. McNamee, age 53, loving father of Kelly Virginia, Jackson Dale, James Jeffrey and Dylan Joseph. Former husband of Kate Sablich. Devoted son of the late Michael and Margaret McNamee. Dearest brother of Caroline (Rob) Felice and the late Michael McNamee, Jr. Much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was an Iron Worker with Local 63. A...

Harry Demes

December 21, 2019

Harry Demes, age 71.

Memorial Visitation Friday January 3rd 10:00am until time of Funeral Service at 11:00am at the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park ( One block east of Harlem on 171st St located in the Olde Tinley Library). Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Howard Giesen

December 21, 2019

Howard E. Giesen, age 86, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Beatrice M. "Bea" Giesen, nee Pohlman. Loving father of Phil (Tina) Giesen, Jean (James) Mihalik and Glenn Giesen. Cherished grandfather of Brandon Mihalik, Steven Mihalik, Ryan (Jayme) Giesen and Max Giesen and great-grandfather of Charlotte Rose. Dear brother of the late Walter Giesen and...

Roman Franczak

December 19, 2019

Roman J. "Frenchie" Franczak, age 82, beloved husband for 56 years to the late Theresa A. Franczak, nee Galasinski (2014). Devoted son of the late Joseph and Julia. Fond brother of the late Daniel. Loving father of Denise (Tim) Franczak-Johnson, Kevin (Sharon) Franczak and the late Brian Franczak. Cherished grandfather of Ean (Kathleen), Dillon, Jessica (Sascha), Ryan (Dana), Melissa and...

James Heenan

December 19, 2019

James P. Heenan, age 65, of Orland Park, IL passed away suddenly on December 19, 2019. Devoted son of the late Thomas and Catherine Heenan. Loving brother of John, Thomas (Donna), and the late Robert (Jill). Dear uncle of Thomas J. (Kristin), Kevin, Megan Heenan (Stephen Fox), Katie (Josh) Parker, and Ellen Heenan (Ryan Sherrard). Cherished great-uncle of Amanda and...

Henry Luebke

December 19, 2019

Henry W. Luebke, age 91, late of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Nicla Luebke, nee Carli. Loving father of Jan (Dirk) Swiderek, Karyn (Harry) Madorin, late Mark (Pam) Luebke, and the late Steven Luebke. Proud grandfather of Dana, Julie, Elise, Nick, and Kayla. Dear Brother-in-law of...

Donald Arthur Davis

December 18, 2019

Donald Arthur Davis, age 77.

Beloved husband of Ellen Davis.

Loving father of Cheryl, Donald Jr. (Tammy), Katy (Jamie) Mech.

Cherished PaPa of 7.

Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday 10:00am- 12:00pm at the Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave Tinley Park ( One block...

Rosemary Macino

December 16, 2019

Rosemary Macino, nee Paul, age 86, beloved wife of the late Gilbert (1958). Loving mother of Rose (Michael) Smit. Cherished grandmother of Annie (Sean) Rauen, Gil (Kara) Smit, Mikie (Michelle) Smit, and Nicholas Smit. Dearest great-grandmother of Kaylie, George, Henrietta, Benjamin, Clarence, and soon-to-be-born Baby Smit. Dear sister of John Paul Jr. (Wanda), Chickie (Mike) Irwin, and the late Angelo...

Emilin Nasra

December 14, 2019

Emilin Nasra, nee Tadros, age 72, loving mother of Maysoun (Damian) Pikor, Nancy (Ismail) Bouchari, Joanne Nasra, Murad (Stacey) Nasra, Joseph (Theodosia) Battersby, and Timothy (Rebecca) Battersby. Dear sister of Filameen (Adeeb), Philipine (Ghazi), Eline (Nayef), Mansour (Lydia), Amal (Raji), Kafa (Shafiq), Heyam (Gill), Musa (Paula) and the late Issa (Seham). Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Lauren, Christina, Emmah, Danielle, Nawahl,...

James Fitzpatrick

December 14, 2019

James K. Fitzpatrick "Fitz", age 51, passed away December 14, 2019 following a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 19 years to Jennifer, nee Kocek. Loving father of Paige and Grace. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Mary Fitzpatrick. Dear brother of John (Lorrie) Fitzpatrick and the late Joe Fitzpatrick. Family will receive relatives and...

Karen Henderson

December 13, 2019

Karen L. Henderson, nee Kallquist, age 55, beloved wife for 28 years to Donald Henderson. Loving mother of Hannah and Jordan. Dear sister of Cheryl (James) Vail and Scott (Joann) Kallquist. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-mother of Donald M. Henderson and Robin (Scott) Ackerman. Dearest god-daughter of Glory McDougall. Visitation Monday, December 16, 2019 from 3-8 p.m....

Patricia A. (Wakeham) Ladewig

December 11, 2019

Patricia  A.  Ladewig  (nee Wakeham) age 88.

Longtime companion of the late Edwin Wernli.

Loving mom of Diana (the late James) Kilmer, Richard Ladewig, Donna (Charles) Tidball, Thomas (Julie) Ladewig and Debbie (Dennis) Wantroba.

Cherished grandma of 12 and great grandmother of 17.

Preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters....