Obituaries

Ronald Milen

March 23, 2020

Ronald Jerry Milen, age 76, formerly of Midlothian, IL passed away after a long illness at his home in Tinley Park, IL. He was born March 29, 1943 to Stephen and Elizabeth (Kaub) Milen. Ron was in the United States Army and served most of that time in Germany. He worked as a purchasing agent for construction companies until his...

Donna Jean (Turner) Sanderson

March 22, 2020

Donna Jean Sanderson (nee Turner), age 76.

Retired Crossing Guard.

Loving mother of Kimberly Guthrie, Raymond Crawford, LeRoy Sanderson and Scott Sanderson.

Cherished grandmother of Val, Tony, David, Jesse, Kayla, Jake and beloved DD of Autumn, Nolan and Erica.

Devoted sister of Bev Throw.

Services Pending. The family would...

Lorraine Szafranski

March 20, 2020

Lorraine M. Szafranski, nee Czerwinski, age 99, beloved wife of the late Theodore Szafranski (1984). Loving mother of Marilynn (Kenneth) Zohrer, Kim (Dennis) Safran-Young and the late Ronald Safran. Cherished grandmother of Clifford (Karen) Safranski; Lisa and David (Kim) Zohrer; Joshua Hardin; Eve, Jill and Gregory (Delores) Safran. Dearest great-grandmother of Nicholas and Luke Safran; Jessica, Brad and Jenna Zohrer;...

John J. Sokol

March 19, 2020

John J. Sokol, age 70.

Beloved husband of Mary Sokol (nee Peters) for 45 years.

Loving father of Sandra (Benjamin) Goodin, John Sokol, Cheryl (Shawn) Maloney and Mike (Ana) Sokol.

Cherished grandfather of Will.

Dear brother of Mary (the late Robert) Mugnaini, Genevieve (Stanley) Gorski, and the late Florian Sokol.

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Thomas Jindra

March 19, 2020

Thomas Jindra, age 75, beloved husband for 54 years to Sandra, nee Fleck. Loving father of Karin (Anthony) Bartemio and Nicole (Cevdet) Burgul. Cherished grandfather of Dominick, Olivia, Yasemin, Marissa, and Soley. Dear brother of Nancy Galasinski and the late Laddie Jindra, Jr. Retired steel salesman. At this time, due to the coronavirus world health crisis, the family is having...

Elaine Phillips

March 19, 2020

Elaine M. Phillips, nee Johnson, age 90, born on August 22, 1929, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 19, 2020. Beloved wife for 67 years to Gene Phillips. Loving mother of Craig (Kim) Phillips and Nancy (Burt) Kaper. Cherished grandmother of David (Becky) Phillips, Mark (Sarah) Phillips, Grant (fiancé Amanda) Kaper, Allison Kaper, and Reed Kaper....

Patricia Delaney

March 18, 2020

Patricia B. "Patti" Delaney, nee Bradac, age 68, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 from complications of multiple sclerosis. She is survived by her husband Michael and her cherished family Michael (Mary), John (Christy), Joseph, Zachary and Abigail. Patti received a BA from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master's degree from Roosevelt. She retired from Commonwealth Edison. A Memorial Service...

Ruth Lillian (Crane) Thorne

March 16, 2020

Ruth Lillian Thorne (nee Crane), 87, of Midlothian, passed away March 11, 2020.  She is survived by her loving family,  Children:  Bruce (Cathy) Thorne of West Dundee and Grace (Chris) Winston of Oak Park; Grandchildren:  Tarah (Brendan) O’Connell, Brent (Courtney) Thorne, Cassidy Winston, Ryan Winston and her great-granddaughter,

Everleigh O’Connell.  Sister of the late Hugh (Kathy) Crane....

Nancy Mcsheffery

March 15, 2020

Nancy C. McSheffery, nee Wagner, age 81, beloved wife of 62 years to Hugh G. McSheffery. Loving mother of Judy Unruh, Jill (Michael) King, Kathy McSheffery and the late Jay H. McSheffery. Cherished grandmother of Stacie (Bob) Hoecker, Christie (James) Burgess, Tom Batchelor, and Nicholas Niezabitowski. Dearest great-grandmother of Alyssa, Nathan, Aubrey, Liam, Rilynn, Jessica, and Vada. Dear sister of...

Betty Boll

March 15, 2020

Betty L. Boll, nee Aronson, age 87, beloved wife for 51 years to the late Robert J. Boll, Sr., (2001). Loving mother of Cathy (Tim) Robieson, Robert Jr. (Mary) Boll, Jackie (Herman) Westerveld, Patricia (Cal) Van Vuren, Mike (Mary) Boll, and the late Timothy (Debbie) Boll, and baby Patrick Robert. Cherished grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 48, and great-great grandmother...

Ronald Duddleston

March 14, 2020

Ronald D. Duddleston, age 71, of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully in his home on March 14, 2020. Ron was born on December 2, 1948 to the late Thomas and Matilda Duddleston. Ron was the loving husband to Linda Stone Duddleston for 49 years, father to Michelle Koss and Nicole (Trevor) Bergman, and “Papa” to 3 grandchildren Rebecca, Michael, and...

Catherine Kaster

March 14, 2020

Catherine Kaster (nee Alemagidou), age 97, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at home with family. Catherine was the beloved wife of the late Thales Kaster; loving mother of Sam (Sue) Kaster, Zoe (Russell) Swanson and Corinne (John) Fitzgerald; loving grandmother of Katie (Pries), Steve and Samantha (Ritchie) Kaster, as well as Zachary and Nicholas (Swanson); loving great-grandmother of...

Pamela Ann Pochron

March 12, 2020

Pamela Ann Pochron, age 53.

Beloved daughter of Jack (Maureen) and Shirley Pochron.

Cherished sister of Bill (Tammy) Pochron, Dawn (Bob) Marchert, Paulette (Steve) Sarnicki, Jim (Tricia) Pochron and Haley Pochron (fiance Mike Rybczyk).

Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

In accordance with the state of Illinois Public Health Guidelines,...

Mark Osier

March 12, 2020

Mark A. Osier, age 64, in the presence of his Savior on March 12, 2020. Beloved husband for 38 years to Donna, nee Sachtleben. Loving father of Christopher (Sandra) Osier and Eric Osier. Cherished grandfather of Logan and Olivia. Dear brother of Barbara Davis, Jerry (Kari) Osier, and Desiree Kedjour. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Letter Carrier for...

Richard Banta

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...

Daniel Busta

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...

Frank Hess

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...

Marianne Carlson

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...

George W. Dovin

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)...

Joseph John Casillas

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...