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James Allen Piech
Jul 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Allen Piech
"God sure painted a beautiful picture today." - Jimbo
On Thursday, July 23, at 12:18 p.m., James Allen Piech, lovingly known to many as Jim, Jimbo, or Homer, ascended and left us at the age of 78 years young.
On behalf of his wife of 57 years Patricia Piech (nee Wieckowicz), his daughters Dawn (Alison Bock)...
Barbara Jean Fenili
Sep 14, 2026
Barbara Jean Fenili, 84, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. Barb, as friends and loved ones knew her, was born November 20, 1941, to Joseph and Margaret Blazik.
Barb was married to Dr. John P. Fenili. After a brief illness, she joined him in eternal rest almost exactly one year after John's passing. She reunited with her...
Robert J. Lizak
Sep 14, 2026
Robert J. "Pops" Lizak, 81, late of Lady Lake, FL. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Cheryl Geib-Lizak. Loving father of Stacy (John) Guanci, Andrew (Michelle), and Michael (Angelia) Geib. Proud grandpa of AJ, Alex, Abby Lizak, Hannah and Adam Tulloch, and Ava Geib.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Elizabeth and his four siblings, Mike, Jerry,...
David J. Hurt
Sep 13, 2026
David J. Hurt, 92, late of Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Tinley Park, IL. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mercedes Hurt. Loving father of Donald, Robert, Chuck (Carol), Joe (Patty), Mary (Jason), and Tracy; and the late David, Wayne Sr., and Deborah. Proud grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Preceded in death by his grandson James.
In his leisure...
Helen E. Kelley
Sep 12, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Kelley, an attorney, died peacefully amid her family on the evening of Saturday, September 12, 2026. Elizabeth, as she was called, was born on December 14, 1952 in Charlottesville, Virginia, the oldest child of Matthias Francis Kelley, Jr., and Helen Marie McDonough, both of Richmond, Virginia. She grew up in Richmond, where she attended Collegiate School and graduated...
Roy Lee Walker Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Roy Lee Walker Jr., age 55, late of Peotone, Illinois, passed away on September 11, 2026, after a long health battle.
September 11 is a date that carries profound meaning for our nation. It is a day we promise to always remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the enduring strength and unity that followed. It is incredibly fitting...
Patrick Berry
Sep 9, 2026
Patrick Berry, 58, passed away on September 9, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with AL Amyloidosis.
Patrick was, quite simply, one of the hardest working men you could ever know. He believed in working hard for what he had, taking care of the people he loved, and being the person others could count on when something needed to be...
Anthony Gonzales
Sep 8, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Gonzales, age 96, passed away on September 8, 2026.
Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, to Joseph and Felisitas Gonzales, Tony was raised with the values that would stay with him throughout his life: work hard, take care of your family, and find contentment in the life you have built.
In May of 1959, Tony married Arlene Gonzales in Chicago. Together,...
Judith Lee Riley
Sep 7, 2026
Judith "Judy" Riley, 87, passed away on September 7, 2026, in Mokena, Illinois, surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime loving, caring for, organizing, feeding, and, when necessary, keeping everyone in line.
Judy was the proud matriarch of her family. She was a wife, a mother, a gardener, a quilter, a crocheter, a reader, a choir singer, and a...
Eunice E. Robey
Sep 5, 2026
Eunice E. Robey, 86, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Robey. Loving sister of the late Sandra (late Donald) Cassidy and Lenore (Gregory) Schultz. Dear aunt of the late Brian (Laurie) Cassidy, Doreen (Michael) Kubacki, Karen (Martin) Knolmayer, Janet (Michael) Korolenko, Gail (Brent) Caruso, Jason Schultz, and many cherished great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews. Caring...
Harry R. Condon Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
Harry R. Condon Jr., age 79, late of Crete, IL, passed away September 4, 2026. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and a beloved member of his family and community. Harry cherished spending time with his family and could always be counted on to be present at family gatherings and special events. His love for his family was evident...
Carmela Marie Maloney
Sep 3, 2026
Carmela Marie "Melly" Maloney, 88, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet, Illinois, following a brief battle with cancer.
Carmela, affectionately known as "Melly" to her family and friends, was born September 9, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Rose (Nardi) Cesario. She married Richard Maloney on August 22,...
Barbara A. Scanlon
Sep 3, 2026
Barbara A. Scanlon, née Blejski, 79, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of William Scanlon. Loving mother of Russell (late Gloria) Olmos, Jennifer (John) Castellano, Bill (Lisa) Scanlon, and Patrick Scanlon. Proud Nana of Jasmine, Joseph (Sophia) Castellano, Emma Scanlon Castellano, and Billy Scanlon, and cherished great-grandmother of Sonny Castellano. Dear sister of the late Timothy (Laura) Blejski. Caring...
Sandra "Sandy" A. Halper
Aug 31, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" A. Halper (nee O'Malley), age 85, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 31, 2026. Sandy was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL for numerous years. Her faith was at the center of her life, and she was a proud and devoted believer who found great comfort, strength, and joy in her relationship with...
Carol Jacobs
Aug 26, 2026
Carol Ann Jacobs (née Teske)March 19, 1946 - August 26, 2026
Carol Ann Jacobs, née Teske, born March 19, 1946, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she spent her life building and caring for.
Carol was the beloved wife of Kenneth Jacobs, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage....
Joseph Robert Potempa
Aug 22, 2026
Joseph Potempa of Tinley Park passed away August 22nd, 2026 after a prolonged battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Joe was born on August 18th, 1953, to Roman Potempa Sr. and Adeline Potempa. He was a beloved husband of JoAnn Potempa (LaHucik) for almost 53 years. Loving father of Eric (Kris), Keith (Freya), Stephanie and precious granddaughter Wilhelmina. Preceded in...
Richard J. Wargo
Aug 17, 2026
Richard Wargo, 80, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Wargo. Loving father of Jason (Eileen) Wargo and Jaclyn Wargo. Proud and adored grandfather of Jameson and Jacob. Dear brother of the late John Wargo. Caring uncle of Brad and Melinda. Rich will also be dearly missed by his neighbors. Preceded in death by his parents, John...
Edward "Sandy" H. Travis Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Edward "Sandy" H. Travis Jr, age 80, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 16, 2026. Proud U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran. Parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Edward dedicated 30 years of his career to U.S. Steel Gary Works before retiring. He was a hardworking man who took pride in his work and the life he built for...
William Paul Roberts
Aug 12, 2026
William Roberts, age 83, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Bill was the beloved husband of Pat Roberts, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Their story began 60 years ago when Bill and Pat met at a dance, that chance meeting on the dance floor became the beginning of a lifetime together, a 58-year marriage, a...
Gregory K. McElyea
Aug 11, 2026
Gregory K. McElyea, 72, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of 55 years to Kathleen McElyea. Loving father of Tina (Kevin) Borvansky, Matthew (Tammy) McElyea, and the late Jason McElyea. Caring and proud grandfather of Madlean Borvansky, Monica Cross, Alexandra Morgan, and Lacy Morgan, and great-grandfather of Isaiah and Joseph.
Dear brother of Virgie Koeppel and Steve McElyea. Preceded in death by...
James Allen Piech
Jul 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Allen Piech
"God sure painted a beautiful picture today." - Jimbo
On Thursday, July 23, at 12:18 p.m., James Allen Piech, lovingly known to many as Jim, Jimbo, or Homer, ascended and left us at the age of 78 years young.
On behalf of his wife of 57 years Patricia Piech (nee Wieckowicz), his daughters Dawn (Alison Bock)...
Barbara Jean Fenili
Sep 14, 2026
Barbara Jean Fenili, 84, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. Barb, as friends and loved ones knew her, was born November 20, 1941, to Joseph and Margaret Blazik.
Barb was married to Dr. John P. Fenili. After a brief illness, she joined him in eternal rest almost exactly one year after John's passing. She reunited with her...
Robert J. Lizak
Sep 14, 2026
Robert J. "Pops" Lizak, 81, late of Lady Lake, FL. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Cheryl Geib-Lizak. Loving father of Stacy (John) Guanci, Andrew (Michelle), and Michael (Angelia) Geib. Proud grandpa of AJ, Alex, Abby Lizak, Hannah and Adam Tulloch, and Ava Geib.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Elizabeth and his four siblings, Mike, Jerry,...
David J. Hurt
Sep 13, 2026
David J. Hurt, 92, late of Campbellsville, KY, formerly of Tinley Park, IL. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mercedes Hurt. Loving father of Donald, Robert, Chuck (Carol), Joe (Patty), Mary (Jason), and Tracy; and the late David, Wayne Sr., and Deborah. Proud grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Preceded in death by his grandson James.
In his leisure...
Helen E. Kelley
Sep 12, 2026
Helen Elizabeth Kelley, an attorney, died peacefully amid her family on the evening of Saturday, September 12, 2026. Elizabeth, as she was called, was born on December 14, 1952 in Charlottesville, Virginia, the oldest child of Matthias Francis Kelley, Jr., and Helen Marie McDonough, both of Richmond, Virginia. She grew up in Richmond, where she attended Collegiate School and graduated...
Roy Lee Walker Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Roy Lee Walker Jr., age 55, late of Peotone, Illinois, passed away on September 11, 2026, after a long health battle.
September 11 is a date that carries profound meaning for our nation. It is a day we promise to always remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the enduring strength and unity that followed. It is incredibly fitting...
Patrick Berry
Sep 9, 2026
Patrick Berry, 58, passed away on September 9, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with AL Amyloidosis.
Patrick was, quite simply, one of the hardest working men you could ever know. He believed in working hard for what he had, taking care of the people he loved, and being the person others could count on when something needed to be...
Anthony Gonzales
Sep 8, 2026
Anthony "Tony" Gonzales, age 96, passed away on September 8, 2026.
Born in Downers Grove, Illinois, to Joseph and Felisitas Gonzales, Tony was raised with the values that would stay with him throughout his life: work hard, take care of your family, and find contentment in the life you have built.
In May of 1959, Tony married Arlene Gonzales in Chicago. Together,...
Judith Lee Riley
Sep 7, 2026
Judith "Judy" Riley, 87, passed away on September 7, 2026, in Mokena, Illinois, surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime loving, caring for, organizing, feeding, and, when necessary, keeping everyone in line.
Judy was the proud matriarch of her family. She was a wife, a mother, a gardener, a quilter, a crocheter, a reader, a choir singer, and a...
Eunice E. Robey
Sep 5, 2026
Eunice E. Robey, 86, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Robey. Loving sister of the late Sandra (late Donald) Cassidy and Lenore (Gregory) Schultz. Dear aunt of the late Brian (Laurie) Cassidy, Doreen (Michael) Kubacki, Karen (Martin) Knolmayer, Janet (Michael) Korolenko, Gail (Brent) Caruso, Jason Schultz, and many cherished great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews. Caring...
Harry R. Condon Jr.
Sep 4, 2026
Harry R. Condon Jr., age 79, late of Crete, IL, passed away September 4, 2026. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and a beloved member of his family and community. Harry cherished spending time with his family and could always be counted on to be present at family gatherings and special events. His love for his family was evident...
Carmela Marie Maloney
Sep 3, 2026
Carmela Marie "Melly" Maloney, 88, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet, Illinois, following a brief battle with cancer.
Carmela, affectionately known as "Melly" to her family and friends, was born September 9, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Rose (Nardi) Cesario. She married Richard Maloney on August 22,...
Barbara A. Scanlon
Sep 3, 2026
Barbara A. Scanlon, née Blejski, 79, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of William Scanlon. Loving mother of Russell (late Gloria) Olmos, Jennifer (John) Castellano, Bill (Lisa) Scanlon, and Patrick Scanlon. Proud Nana of Jasmine, Joseph (Sophia) Castellano, Emma Scanlon Castellano, and Billy Scanlon, and cherished great-grandmother of Sonny Castellano. Dear sister of the late Timothy (Laura) Blejski. Caring...
Sandra "Sandy" A. Halper
Aug 31, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" A. Halper (nee O'Malley), age 85, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 31, 2026. Sandy was a devoted parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL for numerous years. Her faith was at the center of her life, and she was a proud and devoted believer who found great comfort, strength, and joy in her relationship with...
Carol Jacobs
Aug 26, 2026
Carol Ann Jacobs (née Teske)March 19, 1946 - August 26, 2026
Carol Ann Jacobs, née Teske, born March 19, 1946, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of the family she spent her life building and caring for.
Carol was the beloved wife of Kenneth Jacobs, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage....
Joseph Robert Potempa
Aug 22, 2026
Joseph Potempa of Tinley Park passed away August 22nd, 2026 after a prolonged battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Joe was born on August 18th, 1953, to Roman Potempa Sr. and Adeline Potempa. He was a beloved husband of JoAnn Potempa (LaHucik) for almost 53 years. Loving father of Eric (Kris), Keith (Freya), Stephanie and precious granddaughter Wilhelmina. Preceded in...
Richard J. Wargo
Aug 17, 2026
Richard Wargo, 80, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Wargo. Loving father of Jason (Eileen) Wargo and Jaclyn Wargo. Proud and adored grandfather of Jameson and Jacob. Dear brother of the late John Wargo. Caring uncle of Brad and Melinda. Rich will also be dearly missed by his neighbors. Preceded in death by his parents, John...
Edward "Sandy" H. Travis Jr.
Aug 16, 2026
Edward "Sandy" H. Travis Jr, age 80, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 16, 2026. Proud U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran. Parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Edward dedicated 30 years of his career to U.S. Steel Gary Works before retiring. He was a hardworking man who took pride in his work and the life he built for...
William Paul Roberts
Aug 12, 2026
William Roberts, age 83, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on August 12, 2026.
Bill was the beloved husband of Pat Roberts, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Their story began 60 years ago when Bill and Pat met at a dance, that chance meeting on the dance floor became the beginning of a lifetime together, a 58-year marriage, a...
Gregory K. McElyea
Aug 11, 2026
Gregory K. McElyea, 72, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of 55 years to Kathleen McElyea. Loving father of Tina (Kevin) Borvansky, Matthew (Tammy) McElyea, and the late Jason McElyea. Caring and proud grandfather of Madlean Borvansky, Monica Cross, Alexandra Morgan, and Lacy Morgan, and great-grandfather of Isaiah and Joseph.
Dear brother of Virgie Koeppel and Steve McElyea. Preceded in death by...
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