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Donald Raymond O'Heir
Jul 31, 2025
Donald Raymond O’Heir, age 89, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. A devoted family man and respected professional, Don lived a full and generous life rooted in love, faith, and service.
Don dedicated many years to Jewel, where he worked with integrity and pride, retiring as a store manager in 1992. His calm leadership and steady...
Thomas Kawka
Jul 27, 2025
Thomas Joseph Kawka, 86, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 27, 2025.
Born on September 29, 1938, in Chicago, IL, Thomas was the youngest of five children born to Constantine and Harriet (Sokolowski) Kawka. He graduated from Fenwick High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Loyola University,...
MaryAnn Gawley
Jul 25, 2025
MaryAnn Gawley, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Valparaiso, Indiana. A longtime former resident of Tinley Park, MaryAnn was the beloved wife of the late Severin Gawley.
She was the devoted mother of Thomas (Diane) Gawley, Severin "Ted" (Susan) Gawley, Nanci (Ken) Fisher, Tim (Nancy) Gawley, and the late Cheryl Gawley. Cherished grandmother of Kelle (Sean)...
Thomas Peter Vander Sanden
Jul 23, 2025
Thomas Peter Vander Sanden, age 88, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home for the last year, Smith Crossing. Tom was born in Harrison, Wisconsin, on February 16, 1937 to Martin and Alida (Swan) Vander Sanden. He earned his degree in engineering from Wausau Technical College and moved to Tinley Park, IL to begin...
Slavica Teovska
Jul 22, 2025
Slavica Teovska, age 73, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away July 22, 2025. Devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Parishioner of Macedonian Orthodox Church Sv Kiril i Metodij in Willowbrook, IL. Slavica had a beautiful singing voice and loved singing in her church choir. She always had a smile on her face, was always open to learning new things,...
Thomas Yacobozzi
Jul 21, 2025
Tommy passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his son, TJ (Chrissy), grandson Asher, father Tom (Dorothy), sister Lisa (Tom), brother Dave (Anne), and the love of his life JoAnn. He is preceded in death by his daughter Christa, mother Jean, and grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
He was a great mechanic for many years....
Raoul Bandera
Jul 19, 2025
Raoul Bandera, age 77, passed away on July 19, 2025.
Raoul was born in Naples, Italy, and came to the United States when he was just three years old. His life was a love story with music. Whether teaching, performing, or simply listening, music was the thread that connected everything Raoul did.
Raoul met the love of his life, Kathy, through guitar...
Mark Crosby
Jul 9, 2025
Mark Crosby, age 55, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Aurora, Illinois.
Mark was born on October 23, 1969, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Frank and Ida Crosby (Kirnbauer). He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1987 and began working in a warehouse, where his dedication and strong work ethic led him into management roles.
Mark was a generous...
Kenneth J. Rossow
Jul 6, 2025
Kenneth J. Rossow, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 6, 2025. U.S. Navy Veteran. Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Kenneth was a Little League Manager and Scout Leader. He was a friend to all and could strike up a conversation with just about anybody. Avid fisherman. Most of all he loved spending...
Glen Ray Skaggs Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Glen Ray Skagss Jr., age 67, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Glen was born on September 4, 1957, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Glen Sr. and Edith Skaggs. He began his career as a machinist and proudly dedicated nearly 50 years to the trade. He was known for his hardworking nature, mechanical skill, and unrelenting love for...
Walter V. Duffy
Jul 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Walter Vincent Duffy April 5, 1933 - July 5, 2025
Walter Vincent Duffy passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born in Joliet, Illinois to Frank and Bessie Duffy, Walter grew up in Matteson and graduated from Bloom High School. He was one of five children and had a special bond with his twin...
William Gillund
Jul 3, 2025
William B. Gillund, age 97, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away July 3, 2025. U.S. Army Veteran. Long-time parishioner of St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL. Avid fan of golfing. Most of all he loved spending time with family. Devoted father and uncle. He will be greatly missed.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldine A. Gillund. Loving father of...
LUKE TETZLOFF
Jun 27, 2025
Luke Evan Tetzloff
July 5, 1995 - June 27, 2025
Luke Evan Tetzloff, born on July 5, 1995, in Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on June 27, 2025, just shy of his 30th birthday. He had a quiet wit, clever ideas, a kindness and compassion beyond his years.
The cherished son of Sharon and Bruce Tetzloff, and stepson to Patrick, Luke was a...
Doris Marino
Jun 26, 2025
Doris M. Marino (née Pope), age 67, a longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
Beloved wife of Gerard Marino. Loving mother of Ricky, Ashley, and Brian (Melissa) Marino. Proud and devoted Mema of Ethan, Lilyanna, and Alexander Marino. Cherished daughter of the late Lela and Donald Pope. Dear sister of Darlene, Gloria, Gale, Robert,...
James Friel
Jun 21, 2025
James J. Friel, age 90, of Chicago, IL, passed away June 21, 2025. Over 60 years, he was a proud Chicago Firefighter, member of Local 2, a member of the Brotherhood of the Barrel, and a member of the Gaelic Fire Brigade. James was extremely social and could strike up a conversation with just about anybody. He enjoyed spending time...
Mary F. Jordan
Jun 21, 2025
Mary F. Jordan, age 90, of the Orland and Tinley Park area, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Jordan. She was a devoted mother to Steven, Edward and his wife Marilyn, and Joseph and his wife Arna. Mary was a proud grandmother to Brandon (Melanie), Kalie, Cameron (Chelsea), Ella, and...
Thomas Dodge
Jun 19, 2025
Thomas "Tom" R. Dodge, Jr. late of Peotone IL, formerly of Tinley Park (Brementown), and Chicago, IL. Tom Dodge, a devoted man of faith, respected builder, and loving family patriarch, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those he loved.
The son of the late Thomas Sr. and Beulah Dodge, Tom graduated from Westcott Vocational School, where he proudly served as Class President. He...
Barbara Johnson
Jun 18, 2025
Barbara Johnson, age 81, passed away on June 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Johnson of Prophetstown, Illinois, formerly of Tinley Park and Mokena, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Tinley Park to Rudolph and Rose Schmoock, Barbara lived a life full of joy, grace, and deep devotion to those she loved. She met the love...
Shirley Price
Jun 13, 2025
Shirley Marion Price, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born on September 11, 1928, Shirley lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, creativity, and adventure. She shared a deep and lasting partnership with her husband, Keith, and together they created many cherished memories, especially during their retirement...
Joyce Molinar
Jun 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joyce A. Molinar September 19, 1954 – June 11, 2025
Joyce A. Molinar lived a life built on strength, tenacity, grit and love. On June 11, 2025, surrounded by family, Joyce reunited with her first love and the father of her four girls in heaven, Jose Antonio Molinar. Now together, Joyce and Jose leave behind a beautiful...
Donald Raymond O'Heir
Jul 31, 2025
Donald Raymond O’Heir, age 89, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025. A devoted family man and respected professional, Don lived a full and generous life rooted in love, faith, and service.
Don dedicated many years to Jewel, where he worked with integrity and pride, retiring as a store manager in 1992. His calm leadership and steady...
Thomas Kawka
Jul 27, 2025
Thomas Joseph Kawka, 86, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 27, 2025.
Born on September 29, 1938, in Chicago, IL, Thomas was the youngest of five children born to Constantine and Harriet (Sokolowski) Kawka. He graduated from Fenwick High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Loyola University,...
MaryAnn Gawley
Jul 25, 2025
MaryAnn Gawley, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, in Valparaiso, Indiana. A longtime former resident of Tinley Park, MaryAnn was the beloved wife of the late Severin Gawley.
She was the devoted mother of Thomas (Diane) Gawley, Severin "Ted" (Susan) Gawley, Nanci (Ken) Fisher, Tim (Nancy) Gawley, and the late Cheryl Gawley. Cherished grandmother of Kelle (Sean)...
Thomas Peter Vander Sanden
Jul 23, 2025
Thomas Peter Vander Sanden, age 88, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home for the last year, Smith Crossing. Tom was born in Harrison, Wisconsin, on February 16, 1937 to Martin and Alida (Swan) Vander Sanden. He earned his degree in engineering from Wausau Technical College and moved to Tinley Park, IL to begin...
Slavica Teovska
Jul 22, 2025
Slavica Teovska, age 73, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away July 22, 2025. Devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Parishioner of Macedonian Orthodox Church Sv Kiril i Metodij in Willowbrook, IL. Slavica had a beautiful singing voice and loved singing in her church choir. She always had a smile on her face, was always open to learning new things,...
Thomas Yacobozzi
Jul 21, 2025
Tommy passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his son, TJ (Chrissy), grandson Asher, father Tom (Dorothy), sister Lisa (Tom), brother Dave (Anne), and the love of his life JoAnn. He is preceded in death by his daughter Christa, mother Jean, and grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
He was a great mechanic for many years....
Raoul Bandera
Jul 19, 2025
Raoul Bandera, age 77, passed away on July 19, 2025.
Raoul was born in Naples, Italy, and came to the United States when he was just three years old. His life was a love story with music. Whether teaching, performing, or simply listening, music was the thread that connected everything Raoul did.
Raoul met the love of his life, Kathy, through guitar...
Mark Crosby
Jul 9, 2025
Mark Crosby, age 55, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Aurora, Illinois.
Mark was born on October 23, 1969, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, to Frank and Ida Crosby (Kirnbauer). He graduated from Hubbard High School in 1987 and began working in a warehouse, where his dedication and strong work ethic led him into management roles.
Mark was a generous...
Kenneth J. Rossow
Jul 6, 2025
Kenneth J. Rossow, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 6, 2025. U.S. Navy Veteran. Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Kenneth was a Little League Manager and Scout Leader. He was a friend to all and could strike up a conversation with just about anybody. Avid fisherman. Most of all he loved spending...
Glen Ray Skaggs Jr.
Jul 5, 2025
Glen Ray Skagss Jr., age 67, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Tinley Park, Illinois.
Glen was born on September 4, 1957, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Glen Sr. and Edith Skaggs. He began his career as a machinist and proudly dedicated nearly 50 years to the trade. He was known for his hardworking nature, mechanical skill, and unrelenting love for...
Walter V. Duffy
Jul 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Walter Vincent Duffy April 5, 1933 - July 5, 2025
Walter Vincent Duffy passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at the age of 92.
Born in Joliet, Illinois to Frank and Bessie Duffy, Walter grew up in Matteson and graduated from Bloom High School. He was one of five children and had a special bond with his twin...
William Gillund
Jul 3, 2025
William B. Gillund, age 97, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away July 3, 2025. U.S. Army Veteran. Long-time parishioner of St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL. Avid fan of golfing. Most of all he loved spending time with family. Devoted father and uncle. He will be greatly missed.
Beloved husband of the late Geraldine A. Gillund. Loving father of...
LUKE TETZLOFF
Jun 27, 2025
Luke Evan Tetzloff
July 5, 1995 - June 27, 2025
Luke Evan Tetzloff, born on July 5, 1995, in Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on June 27, 2025, just shy of his 30th birthday. He had a quiet wit, clever ideas, a kindness and compassion beyond his years.
The cherished son of Sharon and Bruce Tetzloff, and stepson to Patrick, Luke was a...
Doris Marino
Jun 26, 2025
Doris M. Marino (née Pope), age 67, a longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
Beloved wife of Gerard Marino. Loving mother of Ricky, Ashley, and Brian (Melissa) Marino. Proud and devoted Mema of Ethan, Lilyanna, and Alexander Marino. Cherished daughter of the late Lela and Donald Pope. Dear sister of Darlene, Gloria, Gale, Robert,...
James Friel
Jun 21, 2025
James J. Friel, age 90, of Chicago, IL, passed away June 21, 2025. Over 60 years, he was a proud Chicago Firefighter, member of Local 2, a member of the Brotherhood of the Barrel, and a member of the Gaelic Fire Brigade. James was extremely social and could strike up a conversation with just about anybody. He enjoyed spending time...
Mary F. Jordan
Jun 21, 2025
Mary F. Jordan, age 90, of the Orland and Tinley Park area, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025.
Mary was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Jordan. She was a devoted mother to Steven, Edward and his wife Marilyn, and Joseph and his wife Arna. Mary was a proud grandmother to Brandon (Melanie), Kalie, Cameron (Chelsea), Ella, and...
Thomas Dodge
Jun 19, 2025
Thomas "Tom" R. Dodge, Jr. late of Peotone IL, formerly of Tinley Park (Brementown), and Chicago, IL. Tom Dodge, a devoted man of faith, respected builder, and loving family patriarch, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those he loved.
The son of the late Thomas Sr. and Beulah Dodge, Tom graduated from Westcott Vocational School, where he proudly served as Class President. He...
Barbara Johnson
Jun 18, 2025
Barbara Johnson, age 81, passed away on June 18, 2025
Barbara Ann Johnson of Prophetstown, Illinois, formerly of Tinley Park and Mokena, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Tinley Park to Rudolph and Rose Schmoock, Barbara lived a life full of joy, grace, and deep devotion to those she loved. She met the love...
Shirley Price
Jun 13, 2025
Shirley Marion Price, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 96.
Born on September 11, 1928, Shirley lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, creativity, and adventure. She shared a deep and lasting partnership with her husband, Keith, and together they created many cherished memories, especially during their retirement...
Joyce Molinar
Jun 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Joyce A. Molinar September 19, 1954 – June 11, 2025
Joyce A. Molinar lived a life built on strength, tenacity, grit and love. On June 11, 2025, surrounded by family, Joyce reunited with her first love and the father of her four girls in heaven, Jose Antonio Molinar. Now together, Joyce and Jose leave behind a beautiful...
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