Obituaries for Vandenberg Funeral Home

John Golembiewski

May 17, 2025

John Golembiewski, a devoted husband, proud father, doting grandfather, and friend to just about everyone, passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 68. To know John was to know someone steady, generous, and deeply rooted in the things that truly matter-family, friendship, and a love of the open road and the cars on them.

Born on August 12,...

Margaret Gerlich

May 16, 2025

Margaret Gerlich

July 21, 1931 - May 16, 2025

Margaret Gerlich (née McGraw) passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Margaret was born on July 21, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Isabelle McGraw. Margaret was known to many as "Peggy" and to her brothers as "Sis", and she lived a life centered...

Anthony Kalabic

May 15, 2025

Anthony Kalabic, age 89, late of Orland Park, IL and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away May 15, 2025. He was a lifelong union carpenter and property owner during his retirement. Avid classic car enthusiast. Devoted uncle and great-uncle. He will be greatly missed.

Beloved husband of the late Michaelina Kalabic. Caring uncle of Christine (Michael) Kilroy, John (Jennifer) Kalabich, and Ann...

Paul Person

May 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Paul Person

January 6, 1958 - May 14, 2025

Paul Person, age 67, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Born on January 6, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul was the beloved son of Roy and Beverly Person. He graduated from Bogan High School in 1976 and later pursued his passion for...

Margaret Halvorsen

May 13, 2025

Margaret Ann Halvorsen, affectionately known as "Marge", 96, late of Crestwood, IL. formerly of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Halvorsen. Loving mother of Cathy Halvorsen, Mark (Michele) Halvorsen, Paul (Angie) Halvorsen. Proud grandmother of Jordan, Brandon, Luke, Jessica, and Zach. Dear sister of Betty (late Jack) Hanlon, Jerry (Ann) Koch, the late Tom (Gerri) Koch. Caring aunt...

Shirley Fritts-Vasilenko

May 13, 2025

Shirley M. Fritts-Vasilenko, age 68, late of Chicago. Beloved wife of Bob Vasilenko. Loving mother of, Bill Fritts and Jim (Barbara) Fritts. Proud grandma of Tommy and Graysen Fritts. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Charmaine and Jerry Leach.

Shirley was strong, hardworking, and full of grace. She never gave up on anything she...

Alice A. Jani

May 12, 2025

Alice A. Jani nee Butka, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away May 12, 2025. Longtime parishioner of St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL. Alice worked as a member of the AT&T Union. She enjoyed volunteering, elephants, and spending time with her family. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be greatly missed.

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Rose Wozniak

May 11, 2025

Born Johanna Maria Rosa Meyer

February 9, 1930 - May 11, 2025

Rose Wozniak, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud German-American, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Würzburg, Germany, Rose was one of nine siblings and lived through the hardships of World War II. In 1951, she immigrated to the United States, arriving through...

Wayne Willis

May 8, 2025

Wayne Willis

March 16, 1939 - May 8, 2025

Wayne Willis, age 86, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025-undoubtedly wearing one of his legendary Hawaiian shirts and probably still talking about the '90s era Bulls.

Born in Chicago on March 16, 1939, to Ralph and Florence Willis, Wayne was a true original. He was the proud owner of the...

Beatrice Lovino

May 5, 2025

Beatrice “Bea” Lovino nee Carli. Age 89. Longtime Tinley Park resident, formerly of Lansing and Chicago’s Historic Pullman Neighborhood. Graduate of Fenger High School Class of 1953. Longtime member of the Spaghetti’O’s. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Lawrence R. Lovino. Loving mother of Cary Ann (Michael) Hoye and Larry Lovino. Proud Grandma Bea of Heather (John) London,...

Richard Golick

May 3, 2025

Richard Leroy "Lee" Golick, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Julian Golick and Mary Kruzich, Lee lived a full and loving life rooted in family, hard work, and quiet devotion. He met the love of his life, Lisbeth "Sue" Golick, at Paddock Lake in Wisconsin. The two were married on January 2, 1960,...

Richard Campbell

May 2, 2025

Richard Thomas Campbell

May 26, 1938 - May 2, 2025

Richard Campbell, age 86, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in Bangor, Michigan, Richard developed a deep love for music and sports early in life-passions that remained with him throughout the years. He was a...

Daniel O'Brien

May 2, 2025

Daniel R. O'Brien, age 64, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away on May 2, 2025.

Beloved brother, friend, and father, Daniel R. O'Brien, decided to pull off his final and arguably most dramatic "Irish Goodbye" on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was 64 years young, or as he would have likely quipped, "just getting started."

Never one to miss out on a party,...

Joanne Archer-Moseley

May 2, 2025

Joanne Archer-Moseley nee Agema, age 83, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away May 2, 2025. Joanne enjoyed sewing, crafting, and quilting. She loved animals. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She will be greatly missed.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Archer...

Kathleen K. Drnec

Apr 26, 2025

Kathleen K. Drnec nee Couch, age 63, late of Monee, IL, passed away April 26, 2025. Kathleen enjoyed making holidays extra special for her family, collecting snowman figurines, building puzzles, and getting her family together for celebrations. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by many.

Beloved wife of Jeffrey L. Drnec for 26 years. Loving mother of Michelle...

Frank Urbanski

Apr 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Frank Urbanski

April 19, 1936 - April 24, 2025

Frank Urbanski, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 19, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Matilda and James Urbanski, Frank grew up with a strong sense of family, service, and community-values that would guide him throughout his life.

Frank proudly served...

Vito Scafiezzo

Apr 21, 2025

Vito Scafiezzo, beloved husband, father, Nonno, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 21st, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by those who loved him deeply.

Vito was born on October 10th, 1949, in Balvano, in the province of Potenza, Italy. At the age of 6, he moved with his family to Uruguay, where he...

Donald A. Ulrich Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

Donald A. Ulrich Jr., age 63, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away April 21, 2025.

Beloved husband of Kim Ulrich nee Kudulis. Loving father of Christopher J. (Shannon, nee Moore) Ulrich. Cherished grandfather of Lily Elise and Charlotte Grace. Devoted son of the late Donald A. Sr. and the late Shirley (nee McKee) Ulrich. Fond brother of the...

Eugene Gentile

Apr 21, 2025

Eugene J. Gentile, age 84, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born on October 8, 1940, in Blue Island, Illinois, Eugene lived a full life marked by his dedication, hard work, and commitment to his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne Gentile nèe Labriola, Loving father of, Leberta (Robert...

Marie C. Dohm

Apr 20, 2025

Marie C. Dohm nee Roche, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away April 20, 2025. Long-time parishioner at St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL where she also worked as a receptionist in the church rectory. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Marie loved to garden and plant flowers. She made sure she never missed a family outing and was...