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Betty J. Biesboer
September 7, 2025
Betty J. Biesboer, nee Olsen, age 97, beloved wife of the late Peter Biesboer (1971). Loving mother of Donna (late Chuck) Montgomery, Duane "Butch" (Barb) Biesboer and the late Denise Biesboer. Cherished grandmother of Jean (William) Murray, Brian (Sharon) Montgomery and Shannon Biesboer. Dearest great-grandmother of Amber (Jarod), Brooke, Aeryn, Giada, Robert, Layla and Willow. Dear great-great-grandmother of Jason. Fond...
Dolores A. Dathe
September 5, 2025
Dolores A. Dathe, nee Sawicki, age 95, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Dathe (1986). Loving mother of Joyce Kaminski, Elaine (Patrick) Sexton, Kenneth Dathe and the late Janet (Paul) Kawczynski. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Shane) Feltz, Kimberly Kawczynski, Katie (John) Colletti, Tiffany (Patrick) Lynch, Jessica (Greg) Zurowski and the late Paulie Kawczynski. Dearest great-grandmother of Brenden, Madison, Carter, Colin,...
James E. "Jim" Altman
September 5, 2025
James E. Altman, age 73, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Jim was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021. He fought a long, hard journey with this disease until he had no fight left in him.
Jim is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 55 1/2 years Trudy Altman. He was a proud father to...
Janice Jean Hollis
September 3, 2025
Janice Jean Hollis, nee Jackson, age 75, beloved wife of the late Patrick Henry Hollis, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Denny) Raehl, Elizabeth (Matthew) Johnson and Mary Lou (Jerry) Flynn. Cherished grandmother of Kenny, Francisco, Jimmy, Rosalinda, Alexis, Angelo, Reagan and Andrew. Dearest great-grandmother of Anais, Arianna, Addison, Azrael and Jacob. Dear sister of Albert Jackson, Jr., and the late...
Keith A. Kuncic
August 18, 2025
Keith A. Kuncic, age 64, US Navy and US Army Disabled Veteran, devoted son of the late Robert and Shirley (nee Coomey) Kuncic. Survived by his two sisters Karen Kuncic and Kathy Kuncic.
Interment with Military Honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Road, Elwood, IL on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 12:00 Noon. Please meet at...
Fred H. Brouwer
July 21, 2025
Fred H. Brouwer, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was the devoted husband of Paulette Brouwer for over 60 years. He was a proud father to Fred H. Brouwer, Jr. and Michael Brouwer (Linea), and a cherished grandfather to Faith and Michael Brouwer. He was preceded in death by his...
Mary L. McCoy
August 15, 2025
Mary L. McCoy, nee Scarlata, age 94, beloved wife of the late Lorn (2010). Loving mother of Frank (Peggy) Navarrete, Michael (Patricia) Navarrete, Raul (late Connie) Navarrete, Barry Navarrete and preceded in death by Mary Ellen Cogliense, Elizabeth Hagbom, Mary Christine (late Donald) Grudzinski and Kevin Navarrete. Cherished grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 23. Survived by her sister Frances...
Richard J. "Rich" "Heinz" Huisenga
September 3, 2025
Richard J. "Rich" "Heinz" Huisenga, age 76, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Julie Huisenga, nee Laughlin "808 I Love You More". Loving father of Jilian (Anthony) Ziccardi. Cherished grandfather of Adison and A.J. Dear brother of Donald (Ruth) Huisenga, Barbara (Ronald) Schutt, Patricia (late William) Tellano, Debra (Richard) Wiltjer, Kenneth (Valerie) Huisenga, David (Beth) Huisenga and...
Rosalene E. "Rose" Boyd
August 31, 2025
Rosalene E. "Rose" Boyd, nee Ferroni, age 92, beloved wife of the late Charles R. Boyd (1997). Loving mother of Stephen Boyd and Michael (Patricia) Boyd.
Rose worked as a banking associate for three banks and retired after 35 years of service.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet directly at St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477...
Marilyn Ozinga Istel
August 30, 2025
Marilyn Ozinga Istel, nee Seils, 100 years old, beloved wife of the late Richard Ozinga and the late Lawrence Istel. Loving mother of Richard (Judy) Ozinga, James (Jan) Ozinga and Dr. David (late Heidi) Ozinga. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Tim), Kimberly (Jeremy), Jeffrey (Seana); late Julie, Kristen, Amy, Ryan (Tori); Dr. John(Lorrie) and Sean. Dearest great-grandmother of 11. Dear sister...
Neha Desai
August 30, 2025
Neha Desai, age 45, beloved fiancé of George Cotton. Devoted daughter of Avinash and Varsha Desai. Loving sister of Priya Desai (Jonathan Yutzy). Neha cherished her beloved dog, Gus. Dear granddaughter of Savi. Dearest niece, cousin, and friend of many.
Neha was a beacon of creativity and compassion; she touched countless lives through her charitable work and generous spirit. She loved...
Heidi R. Ozinga
August 27, 2025
Heidi R. Ozinga, nee Josupait, age 62, beloved wife for 36 years to Dr. David W. Ozinga. Loving mother of Dr. John (Lorrie) Ozinga and Sean Ozinga. Devoted daughter of the late Rev. John and Erna Josupait. Cherished sister of Dr. John (Cynthia) Josupait. Dearest daughter-in-law of Marilyn and the late Richard Ozinga. Dear sister-in-law of Richard (Judy) Ozinga and...
Christel R. "Chris" Bastien
August 19, 2025
Christel R. "Chris" Bastien, nee Szeklinski, age 91, of Palos Heights, IL, died on August 19, 2025. Beloved wife for over 65 years to Wayne P. Bastien. Loving mother of the late Daniela (Mark) McClellan and the late Nicole Bastien. Cherished grandmother of Jackie (Eddie) Groberski, Eric McClellan and Greg McClellan. Dearest great-grandmother of Evelyn. Dear sister of Uwe Szeklinski...
Gina M. Polcaster
August 10, 2025
The one and only Gina Michelle Polcaster, 53, cherished daughter of Charles "Chuck" and Alice Polcaster. Treasured sister to Jim & Heather, Erik, Tony & Karina. Cool Aunt G to Thomas, Tori, Gia, and Enzo. Fond niece of Michelle Gaimari, Sue & Art Hopkins, the late George Schurwanz, George & Heidi Polcaster, Susan & Michael Kelley, the late Rick &...
Ronald L. Korhorn
August 10, 2025
Ronald L. Korhorn, age 78, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband for 57 years to Mary, nee Bermes. Loving father of Jeff (Shellie) Korhorn and Michael (Jenna) Korhorn. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin (Miranda), Micah (Kiley), Abigail and Eliana; Samuel and Liliana. Dearest great-grandfather of Phoebe. Dear brother of Samuel (Fran) Korhorn and the late Glenn Korhorn. Fond uncle of Deanna...
Donna Lee Schnayer
August 9, 2025
Donna Lee Schnayer (nee Vajko) age 80 of Antioch IL, passed away on August 9th, 2025. Donna was preceded in death by her husband Wayne A. Schnayer, Sr. and grandson Zachery W. Schnayer. Donna is survived by her daughters Michelle (Bryan) Richards, Paula (Greg) McDaniel, Karen (Michael) Bertacchi, Joy (John) Paunovic; son Wayne A. Schnayer, Jr.; grandchildren Shannon Richards, Carson...
Timothy S. Hughes
August 8, 2025
Timothy S. Hughes, age 47, beloved husband for 20 years to Diana, nee Zelensky. Loving father of Bailey and William. Devoted son of Don and Judy Hughes. Dear brother of Sonya (Tim) Rose. Dearest uncle of Brittany, Jacob and Kaylee. Fond son-in-law of Donna Zelensky (Albert Panozzo).
Services are private.
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Jason Schmidt
August 6, 2025
Jason Schmidt, 53, of Flossmoor, IL, passed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jason was diagnosed with a rare cancer in 2022 and, despite a dire prognosis, survived a remarkable 2-1/2 years to become the longest-known survivor of his type of cancer. He endured all treatments with his often satirical sense of humor. His family and...
Robert M. Craven
August 6, 2025
Robert (Bob) M. Craven, 99, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Chicago on November 12, 1925, Robert lived a life marked by faith, service, and devotion to those he loved.
A proud veteran of World War II, Robert served his country with honor and courage, carrying the lessons of sacrifice and...
Maureen C. Nelson
August 6, 2025
Maureen C. Nelson, nee McDonough, age 82, beloved wife for 62 years to Bradford Nelson. Loving mother of Brian Nelson, Barry Nelson and the late Brandon Nelson. Cherished grandmother of Alec, Eric, Elizabeth, Zachary and Luke. Dear sister of Erin (James) Treadway. Fond aunt of Shannon (Giovanni) Giordano and Jim Treadway.
Maureen was a bookkeeper with SEIU Local 4 for 23...
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