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Thomas "Tommie" James Youngren

Thomas "Tommie" James Youngren

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas "Tommie" James Youngren, 30, suddenly of Frankfort, IL. Beloved son of Mary Casey Youngren. Loving brother of the late Shane K. Youngren, Patrick Denton and Michael (Ara) Denton. Adored grandson of James J. Goldberg and Mary S. Donohoe. Proud uncle of Zach, Lucas, Michael, and Gabbie. Dear nephew of many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Long time love Jessica...

Marjory Kerr Baker

Marjory Kerr Baker

Mar 14, 2024

Marjory "Marnie" K. Baker, age 72, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2024. She was born on April 1, 1951, in Tenafly, NJ. She moved with her family to Chatsworth, CA when she was in junior high and was a true "California Girl". Marnie was a self-made woman. Her high drive, willingness to learn, and...

Jeanne Louise Slattery

Jeanne Louise Slattery

Mar 12, 2024

Jeanne Louise Slattery, age 87, late of Orland Park, Beloved wife of Jack Slattery. Loving mother of Anita (Rick) Brown, Michael ( Denise), Mark (Christine). Proud grandmother of Dr. Ryan (Meagan), Megan (Brian) Urchell, Sean (Monica) Brown, Allison, Justin (Sydney), Paige Brown, Ben, and great grandmother of Will. Preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Louise and brother Charles...

James M. Mccombs

James M. Mccombs

Mar 11, 2024

James M. McCombs, age 89, late of Palos Heights, IL. United States Army Reserve. Beloved husband of Yolanda McCombs nee Spinazzola. Loving father of Sharon and Mark McCombs. Cherished grandfather of Rachel, Cassie, Madison Greenhill, Jimmy, Thomas, Daniel, Mary Kate McCombs. Caring brother of the late William (the late Betty) McCombs. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Joan R. Canniff

Joan R. Canniff

Mar 10, 2024

Joan R. Canniff nee Narkus age 87, late of Mokena, IL, passed away on March 10, 2024. Joan was born on July 16, 1936, in Chicago, IL. Graduate of Maria High School. the Class of 1954. Joan married the love of her life; Joseph Patrick Canniff Sr. on May 29, 1961, in Chicago IL. They were married 49 years until...

Joanne M. Adducci

Joanne M. Adducci

Mar 10, 2024

Joanne M. Adducci (nee White), age 90, late of South Holland, IL, passed away March 10, 2024, at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Joanne was born in Brownsville, MN on June 18, 1933. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Jude Church-Christ Our Savior Parish in South Holland, IL. Joanne was a choir member at St. Jude Church and would...

John Sasveld Jr.

John Sasveld Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

John Sasveld Jr., age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 9, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital surrounded by his family. John served in the U.S. Army 31st Infantry Regiment in the Korean War and was awarded, among others, the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal and two Korean Presidential Unit Citation awards for participation in the...

Wayne Allen Underwood

Wayne Allen Underwood

Mar 7, 2024

Wayne A. Underwood, age 69, late of Mokena, IL passed away March 7th, 2024. Beloved spouse of Pauline Kontalonis. Loving father of Michelle Underwood (Tim O'Hagan) and Samantha (Zac) Putnam. Proud grandpa of Callahan, Cormac, and Declan. Dear brother of Ray, Donna, and Gregg Underwood. Caring uncle of Ray, Michael, Mark, and Crystal. Wayne had a big heart and loved...

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Mar 2, 2024

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta, age 39, late of Mokena, IL. Graduate Mokena Jr High, Lincoln-Way High School, class of 2002 and attended Joliet Junior College. Loving daughter of Anthony and Barbara Kuchta. Cherished sister of Matthew (Jennifer) Kuchta. Caring cousin of many. Preceded in death by her grandparents Rudolph & Sophie Kuchta, Erwin & Dorothy Beisel aunt and uncle Robert &...

Richard E. Kinder

Richard E. Kinder

Mar 2, 2024

Richard E. Kinder, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away March 2, 2024, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. U.S Navy Veteran. Richard was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Mokena, IL. Avid fan of Butler University Basketball, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Sheree and has been to...

Melissa L. Tetlow

Melissa L. Tetlow

Feb 29, 2024

Melissa Lynn Tetlow of Lockport, IL, age 32, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born January 14, 1992 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL. Raised in Tinley Park & Lockport, Melissa graduated from Lockport Township High School & Joliet Junior College in Culinary Arts. She went on to become a...

Ellen M. Hallahan

Ellen M. Hallahan

Feb 25, 2024

Ellen M. Hallahan nee Werth, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Hallahan. Loving mother of the late Timothy, late Susan (Dennis) Ohl, Dennis (Cindy), Patricia (Ron) Pillsbury, John (Eva), and Deborah Glowicki. Caring grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 17. Preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Werth, and brother...

George E. Brown

George E. Brown

Feb 25, 2024

George E. Brown, age 81, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away February 25, 2024. Proud US Navy Veteran and 30 year Retired Chicago Police Officer. George was born in Chicago to John Frankin and Helene Brown. Beloved husband of the late Sandra J. Brown. Loving father of Linda (Don) Bragiel, and Gary (Lisa) Brown. Loving grandfather of Luke, Clayton,...

Richard L. Furlong

Richard L. Furlong

Feb 22, 2024

Richard Lawrence Furlong, 81, late of Crest Hill formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Passed peacefully on February 22, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Tinley Park most of his life before moving to Crest Hill. Retired in 2003 from CNA Insurance after many dedicated years. Rich was a proud graduate of Leo High School class of 1959, and...

Brian A. Cassidy

Brian A. Cassidy

Feb 21, 2024

Brian A. Cassidy, age 62, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital. Brian was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a member of the Chicago Nomads Ski Club. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Laura Cassidy nee Long for 37 years. Loving father...

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Feb 20, 2024

Megan A. Golembiewski, 38, suddenly of Mokena, IL. Beloved mother of Georgia and Hannah. Loving daughter of John and Carol Golembiewski. Dear sister of Scott, the late Greg (Holly), and Marc Golembiewski. Long time love of her life Ryan Goetsch and beautiful daughter Ava. Dearest niece of many aunts and uncles and cousin of many. Preceded in death by her...

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Feb 19, 2024

Anthony J. Vicchiollo, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony enjoyed fishing, bowling, repairing TV’s, metal detecting, and playing the harmonica. He was an avid handy man. Long time parishioner of Zion Lutheran Church. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his...

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 17, 2024. Frank was past President of Tinley Park-Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Kiwanis International for several years. Frank took great pride in organizing the Tinley Park Oktoberfest every year. His fondest hobby was wood working. Most of all he loved spending time...

Kristin Ami Tidball

Kristin Ami Tidball

Feb 17, 2024

Kristin Ami Tidball, passed suddenly at age 43. Beloved daughter of Jodi Edborg and Charles (Donna) Tidball. Loving sister of Bradley, Jillian, Matthew, Christian, Lisa (Patrick) Fuller, Whitney (Brandon) Payne. Dear granddaughter of Evelyn Edborg. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews, and loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024,...

Charlene S. Farrell

Charlene S. Farrell

Feb 15, 2024

Charlene S. Farrell (nee Siano), age 72, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away February 15, 2024, at her home. Charlene was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the cerebellum on December 24, 2023. She graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, she attended Judson College and graduated from Saint Xaviers University with a degree in early childhood education. She...

Thomas "Tommie" James Youngren

Thomas "Tommie" James Youngren

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas "Tommie" James Youngren, 30, suddenly of Frankfort, IL. Beloved son of Mary Casey Youngren. Loving brother of the late Shane K. Youngren, Patrick Denton and Michael (Ara) Denton. Adored grandson of James J. Goldberg and Mary S. Donohoe. Proud uncle of Zach, Lucas, Michael, and Gabbie. Dear nephew of many aunts, uncles, cousins & friends. Long time love Jessica...

Marjory Kerr Baker

Marjory Kerr Baker

Mar 14, 2024

Marjory "Marnie" K. Baker, age 72, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away suddenly on March 14, 2024. She was born on April 1, 1951, in Tenafly, NJ. She moved with her family to Chatsworth, CA when she was in junior high and was a true "California Girl". Marnie was a self-made woman. Her high drive, willingness to learn, and...

Jeanne Louise Slattery

Jeanne Louise Slattery

Mar 12, 2024

Jeanne Louise Slattery, age 87, late of Orland Park, Beloved wife of Jack Slattery. Loving mother of Anita (Rick) Brown, Michael ( Denise), Mark (Christine). Proud grandmother of Dr. Ryan (Meagan), Megan (Brian) Urchell, Sean (Monica) Brown, Allison, Justin (Sydney), Paige Brown, Ben, and great grandmother of Will. Preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Louise and brother Charles...

James M. Mccombs

James M. Mccombs

Mar 11, 2024

James M. McCombs, age 89, late of Palos Heights, IL. United States Army Reserve. Beloved husband of Yolanda McCombs nee Spinazzola. Loving father of Sharon and Mark McCombs. Cherished grandfather of Rachel, Cassie, Madison Greenhill, Jimmy, Thomas, Daniel, Mary Kate McCombs. Caring brother of the late William (the late Betty) McCombs. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Joan R. Canniff

Joan R. Canniff

Mar 10, 2024

Joan R. Canniff nee Narkus age 87, late of Mokena, IL, passed away on March 10, 2024. Joan was born on July 16, 1936, in Chicago, IL. Graduate of Maria High School. the Class of 1954. Joan married the love of her life; Joseph Patrick Canniff Sr. on May 29, 1961, in Chicago IL. They were married 49 years until...

Joanne M. Adducci

Joanne M. Adducci

Mar 10, 2024

Joanne M. Adducci (nee White), age 90, late of South Holland, IL, passed away March 10, 2024, at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Joanne was born in Brownsville, MN on June 18, 1933. She was a long-time parishioner of St. Jude Church-Christ Our Savior Parish in South Holland, IL. Joanne was a choir member at St. Jude Church and would...

John Sasveld Jr.

John Sasveld Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

John Sasveld Jr., age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 9, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital surrounded by his family. John served in the U.S. Army 31st Infantry Regiment in the Korean War and was awarded, among others, the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal and two Korean Presidential Unit Citation awards for participation in the...

Wayne Allen Underwood

Wayne Allen Underwood

Mar 7, 2024

Wayne A. Underwood, age 69, late of Mokena, IL passed away March 7th, 2024. Beloved spouse of Pauline Kontalonis. Loving father of Michelle Underwood (Tim O'Hagan) and Samantha (Zac) Putnam. Proud grandpa of Callahan, Cormac, and Declan. Dear brother of Ray, Donna, and Gregg Underwood. Caring uncle of Ray, Michael, Mark, and Crystal. Wayne had a big heart and loved...

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Mar 2, 2024

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta, age 39, late of Mokena, IL. Graduate Mokena Jr High, Lincoln-Way High School, class of 2002 and attended Joliet Junior College. Loving daughter of Anthony and Barbara Kuchta. Cherished sister of Matthew (Jennifer) Kuchta. Caring cousin of many. Preceded in death by her grandparents Rudolph & Sophie Kuchta, Erwin & Dorothy Beisel aunt and uncle Robert &...

Richard E. Kinder

Richard E. Kinder

Mar 2, 2024

Richard E. Kinder, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away March 2, 2024, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. U.S Navy Veteran. Richard was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Mokena, IL. Avid fan of Butler University Basketball, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Sheree and has been to...

Melissa L. Tetlow

Melissa L. Tetlow

Feb 29, 2024

Melissa Lynn Tetlow of Lockport, IL, age 32, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born January 14, 1992 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL. Raised in Tinley Park & Lockport, Melissa graduated from Lockport Township High School & Joliet Junior College in Culinary Arts. She went on to become a...

Ellen M. Hallahan

Ellen M. Hallahan

Feb 25, 2024

Ellen M. Hallahan nee Werth, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Hallahan. Loving mother of the late Timothy, late Susan (Dennis) Ohl, Dennis (Cindy), Patricia (Ron) Pillsbury, John (Eva), and Deborah Glowicki. Caring grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 17. Preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Werth, and brother...

George E. Brown

George E. Brown

Feb 25, 2024

George E. Brown, age 81, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away February 25, 2024. Proud US Navy Veteran and 30 year Retired Chicago Police Officer. George was born in Chicago to John Frankin and Helene Brown. Beloved husband of the late Sandra J. Brown. Loving father of Linda (Don) Bragiel, and Gary (Lisa) Brown. Loving grandfather of Luke, Clayton,...

Richard L. Furlong

Richard L. Furlong

Feb 22, 2024

Richard Lawrence Furlong, 81, late of Crest Hill formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Passed peacefully on February 22, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Tinley Park most of his life before moving to Crest Hill. Retired in 2003 from CNA Insurance after many dedicated years. Rich was a proud graduate of Leo High School class of 1959, and...

Brian A. Cassidy

Brian A. Cassidy

Feb 21, 2024

Brian A. Cassidy, age 62, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital. Brian was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a member of the Chicago Nomads Ski Club. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Laura Cassidy nee Long for 37 years. Loving father...

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Feb 20, 2024

Megan A. Golembiewski, 38, suddenly of Mokena, IL. Beloved mother of Georgia and Hannah. Loving daughter of John and Carol Golembiewski. Dear sister of Scott, the late Greg (Holly), and Marc Golembiewski. Long time love of her life Ryan Goetsch and beautiful daughter Ava. Dearest niece of many aunts and uncles and cousin of many. Preceded in death by her...

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Feb 19, 2024

Anthony J. Vicchiollo, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony enjoyed fishing, bowling, repairing TV’s, metal detecting, and playing the harmonica. He was an avid handy man. Long time parishioner of Zion Lutheran Church. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his...

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 17, 2024. Frank was past President of Tinley Park-Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Kiwanis International for several years. Frank took great pride in organizing the Tinley Park Oktoberfest every year. His fondest hobby was wood working. Most of all he loved spending time...

Kristin Ami Tidball

Kristin Ami Tidball

Feb 17, 2024

Kristin Ami Tidball, passed suddenly at age 43. Beloved daughter of Jodi Edborg and Charles (Donna) Tidball. Loving sister of Bradley, Jillian, Matthew, Christian, Lisa (Patrick) Fuller, Whitney (Brandon) Payne. Dear granddaughter of Evelyn Edborg. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews, and loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024,...

Charlene S. Farrell

Charlene S. Farrell

Feb 15, 2024

Charlene S. Farrell (nee Siano), age 72, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away February 15, 2024, at her home. Charlene was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the cerebellum on December 24, 2023. She graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, she attended Judson College and graduated from Saint Xaviers University with a degree in early childhood education. She...

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