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Betty Kapocius
Nov 30, 2023
Betty Kapocius (nee Zolfo), age 95, passed away November 30, 2023. Beloved wife of Sylvester L. Kapocius; loving mother of Jim (Linda) Kapocius, Keith (Catherine) Kapocius, and the late Cynthia Henry; proud grandmother of Maria (John) Lee, Bryen (Deena) Kapocius, Kathy (Tom Barrington) Henry, Philip (Amber) Kapocius, Dennis Kapocius, Scott (Jackie) Kapocius; great-grandmother of 8; dear sister of Theresa (the...
Carolyn M. Echeverria
Nov 29, 2023
Carolyn M. Echeverria, age 73, late of Midlothian. Beloved husband of Hector Echeverria. Loving mother of Walter (Lorena), Lillian, and Rolando Echeverria. Cherished grandmother of Nasario. Memorial visitation Friday, December 08, 2023, from 5:00 PM until the time of service at 7:30 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. For more information call 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
Bernadette M. Bosco
Nov 28, 2023
Bernadette M. Bosco, age 84, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Sterling Bosco. Loving mother of Lawrence (Colleen) Bosco, Bonnie (David) Bosco-Miller, Gregory (Mary) Bosco, the late Wendy Bosco-Bowman, Julie Bosco-Siegel, Steven (Sara) Bosco, Patrick (Becky) Bosco. Cherished grandmother of 17, and great-grandmother of 10. Caring sister of George Pazera, and Pauline Palgen. Aunt to many...
Thomas John Tlanda
Nov 26, 2023
Thomas J. Tlanda, age 79, late of Tinley Park, IL. US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Susan Tlanda of 43 years. Loving father of Derrick (Wendy), Kimberly Ohlrogge, Laura Fenoglio, Brent (Meagan) Heilman, Bradley Heilman, Heather Hansen. Proud papa of the late Deven (Brianna), Marissa, Gwen, Courtney, Gabrielle, Alexandria, Sydney, Drew, Adaleyn, Logan, Matthew, Nathan, Liam, and great papa of...
Bruce Allen Broe, Sr.
Nov 25, 2023
Bruce A. Broe Sr. age 78, late of Tinley Park, IL. Ret. US Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband Gertrude. Loving father of the late Bruce Jr. and Leana Broe. After his time served in Vietnam, Bruce continued his career in the Army working in the Recruiters office for 23 years. He also ran a local newspaper agency for nearly 30...
David P. Graumnitz
Nov 24, 2023
David Graumnitz, age 58, late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving son of Paul (Joan) Graumnitz, and Sara (the late Eugene) Howaniec. Cherished brother of Donna (John Johnston) Graumnitz, Karen (Les) Brenner. Caring uncle of Sara (Kevin Meurer) Raycraft, Dillon Raycraf, Liam Johnston, Maggie Johnston, Marykate Brenner, Maggie (Daniel) Mula, and great nephew Leo Meurer. Devoted brother of Peter (Gail) Graumnitz,...
Mary E. Madden
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Madden, age 91, born in Ireland and late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Madden Sr. Loving mother of Robert Madden Jr, Patrick (Lisa) Madden, Thomas (Linda) Madden. Cherished Nana of Courtney, Tess, Abaigael, and Quinn. Caring sister of Eileen O'Connell, and Bridget (David) Cahill. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Deven J. Tlanda
Nov 8, 2023
Deven J. Tlanda, age 29, suddenly of Mokena. Beloved husband of Brianna Tlanda nee Chibe. Loving expecting father of Asher James and his companion Aspyn. Caring son of Amy (Scott) Larkin. Caring brother of Marissa (Danny Siriano) Tlanda, Matthew Tlanda, and step brother of Nick, and Dillon Larkin. Loving grandson of James and Jeanette Baker. Dear son in law of...
Donald W. Miller
Nov 8, 2023
Donald W. Miller, age 77, late of Midlothian, IL, passed November 8, 2023. U.S Navy Vietnam Veteran. Donald worked for the Chicago Board of Education for over 30 years. He was an avid fan of 60’s music and working on his 1928 antique Hudson. Donald began his DJ career during the Vietnam war and continued for several years. Most of...
Shirley Faye Patrick
Nov 6, 2023
Shirley Faye Patrick, age 72, Beloved wife of the late Robert Patrick. Loving mother of Robert (Hollie) Hanz, and Sean Patrick. Caring grandmother of Faye and Blake Hanz. Dear sister of Carol Lovrich. Cherished aunt and great aunt of numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Walther and Lucille Soehnholz, siblings, Betty McNabb,...
Teresa Anaya
Nov 6, 2023
Teresa Anaya, age 72, late of Momence. Beloved wife of the late Refugio Anaya. Loving mother of Refugio Jr., Jose, Pete, Roberto, and Jesus Anaya. Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday...
John L. Buvelot
Nov 5, 2023
John L. Buvelot, age 82, late of Oak Forest, IL. Preceded in death by his parents John and Lucille Buvelot. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Buvelot nee' McCorkle. Loving father of Julie (Guy) Sheridan, and John Buvelot. Cherished papa of Kyle, Caylie, and Cassandra. Funeral Monday November 13, 2023, 10:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley...
Ted Cockrell
Nov 4, 2023
Ted Cockrell, age 78, of New Lenox passed away November 4, 2023. US Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Poutry) Cockrell; loving father of Donald (Elizabeth) Cockrell, Steven (Meredith) Cockrell, and Amanda (Rudy) Cockrell-Tapalla; proud grandfather of Kyle Cockrell, Christopher Cockrell, Logan Cockrell, Delaney Cockrell, Jackson Tapalla, Kailey Tapalla, and Nathan Tapalla; devoted son of the late Earl Cockrell...
Richard D. Berner
Nov 3, 2023
Richard Dennis Berner passed away on November 3rd, 2023 at the age of 77. Rich was a Marine Corp Veteran who fought bravely in Vietnam. Rich enjoyed a life filled with music, dancing, card games and a loud and loving family. Anyone who knew Rich knew his happy place was Florida. He was an avid golfer and diehard White Sox...
Lisa A. Lewis
Nov 3, 2023
Lisa A. Lewis nee Goetsch, age 57, late of Mokena, IL, passed away November 3, 2023. She was a selfless and loving individual who touched the lives of everyone she encountered with her kindness and compassion. She had a heart of gold with unwavering dedication and loyalty to her family and friends. Most of all she loved spending time with...
Thomas J. Goebig
Nov 1, 2023
Thomas "Tom" John Goebig, age 65, late of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 at his home. Tom is survived by his daughter Rebecca (Jason) Gofron; son Thomas (LeAnn) Goebig Jr; cherished grandchildren Luca Gallo and Audrey, Julia, and Dylan Gofron; brothers and sisters Linda (Mike) Boyd, Roy (Carol) Goebig, Thomas "Zeke" Zitko, David Goebig, Debbie (Rob)...
Maria Becker
Oct 29, 2023
Maria Becker, nee Hӧgl, 98, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Her beloved husband, Mathias was by her side, where he has always been since 1951 when they first met in Germany, and through their 68 years of marriage. Maria was the third of eight children born and raised on a small...
William A. Meyer
Oct 28, 2023
William "Bill" Meyer, age 72, late of Orland Park, IL. Loving father of Bryan Meyer and Eric (Christina) Meyer. Proud and caring grandpa of Milo and Elizabeth Meyer. Dear brother of John, Bob, late Jim, and the late Jerry Meyer. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service after 30+ years. Memorial gathering for Bill will be held Thursday, November...
Michael L. Kilgore
Oct 27, 2023
Michael L. Kilgore, age 59 of Bourbonnais, formerly Mokena, died peacefully with family by his side on October 27, 2023. Michael was born April 16, 1964, in Joliet, IL. He was a diesel truck Driver. Michael is survived by his mother Carolyn Kilgore (Bancroft), brother Marc (Kathy) Kilgore, stepsister Susan (Terry) Albor, uncle Richard Bancroft, three nephews and one niece,...
Betty Kapocius
Nov 30, 2023
Betty Kapocius (nee Zolfo), age 95, passed away November 30, 2023. Beloved wife of Sylvester L. Kapocius; loving mother of Jim (Linda) Kapocius, Keith (Catherine) Kapocius, and the late Cynthia Henry; proud grandmother of Maria (John) Lee, Bryen (Deena) Kapocius, Kathy (Tom Barrington) Henry, Philip (Amber) Kapocius, Dennis Kapocius, Scott (Jackie) Kapocius; great-grandmother of 8; dear sister of Theresa (the...
Carolyn M. Echeverria
Nov 29, 2023
Carolyn M. Echeverria, age 73, late of Midlothian. Beloved husband of Hector Echeverria. Loving mother of Walter (Lorena), Lillian, and Rolando Echeverria. Cherished grandmother of Nasario. Memorial visitation Friday, December 08, 2023, from 5:00 PM until the time of service at 7:30 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. For more information call 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
Bernadette M. Bosco
Nov 28, 2023
Bernadette M. Bosco, age 84, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Sterling Bosco. Loving mother of Lawrence (Colleen) Bosco, Bonnie (David) Bosco-Miller, Gregory (Mary) Bosco, the late Wendy Bosco-Bowman, Julie Bosco-Siegel, Steven (Sara) Bosco, Patrick (Becky) Bosco. Cherished grandmother of 17, and great-grandmother of 10. Caring sister of George Pazera, and Pauline Palgen. Aunt to many...
Thomas John Tlanda
Nov 26, 2023
Thomas J. Tlanda, age 79, late of Tinley Park, IL. US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Susan Tlanda of 43 years. Loving father of Derrick (Wendy), Kimberly Ohlrogge, Laura Fenoglio, Brent (Meagan) Heilman, Bradley Heilman, Heather Hansen. Proud papa of the late Deven (Brianna), Marissa, Gwen, Courtney, Gabrielle, Alexandria, Sydney, Drew, Adaleyn, Logan, Matthew, Nathan, Liam, and great papa of...
Bruce Allen Broe, Sr.
Nov 25, 2023
Bruce A. Broe Sr. age 78, late of Tinley Park, IL. Ret. US Army Vietnam Veteran. Beloved husband Gertrude. Loving father of the late Bruce Jr. and Leana Broe. After his time served in Vietnam, Bruce continued his career in the Army working in the Recruiters office for 23 years. He also ran a local newspaper agency for nearly 30...
David P. Graumnitz
Nov 24, 2023
David Graumnitz, age 58, late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving son of Paul (Joan) Graumnitz, and Sara (the late Eugene) Howaniec. Cherished brother of Donna (John Johnston) Graumnitz, Karen (Les) Brenner. Caring uncle of Sara (Kevin Meurer) Raycraft, Dillon Raycraf, Liam Johnston, Maggie Johnston, Marykate Brenner, Maggie (Daniel) Mula, and great nephew Leo Meurer. Devoted brother of Peter (Gail) Graumnitz,...
Mary E. Madden
Nov 20, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Madden, age 91, born in Ireland and late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Madden Sr. Loving mother of Robert Madden Jr, Patrick (Lisa) Madden, Thomas (Linda) Madden. Cherished Nana of Courtney, Tess, Abaigael, and Quinn. Caring sister of Eileen O'Connell, and Bridget (David) Cahill. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Deven J. Tlanda
Nov 8, 2023
Deven J. Tlanda, age 29, suddenly of Mokena. Beloved husband of Brianna Tlanda nee Chibe. Loving expecting father of Asher James and his companion Aspyn. Caring son of Amy (Scott) Larkin. Caring brother of Marissa (Danny Siriano) Tlanda, Matthew Tlanda, and step brother of Nick, and Dillon Larkin. Loving grandson of James and Jeanette Baker. Dear son in law of...
Donald W. Miller
Nov 8, 2023
Donald W. Miller, age 77, late of Midlothian, IL, passed November 8, 2023. U.S Navy Vietnam Veteran. Donald worked for the Chicago Board of Education for over 30 years. He was an avid fan of 60’s music and working on his 1928 antique Hudson. Donald began his DJ career during the Vietnam war and continued for several years. Most of...
Shirley Faye Patrick
Nov 6, 2023
Shirley Faye Patrick, age 72, Beloved wife of the late Robert Patrick. Loving mother of Robert (Hollie) Hanz, and Sean Patrick. Caring grandmother of Faye and Blake Hanz. Dear sister of Carol Lovrich. Cherished aunt and great aunt of numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Walther and Lucille Soehnholz, siblings, Betty McNabb,...
Teresa Anaya
Nov 6, 2023
Teresa Anaya, age 72, late of Momence. Beloved wife of the late Refugio Anaya. Loving mother of Refugio Jr., Jose, Pete, Roberto, and Jesus Anaya. Funeral Service will take place Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 10:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday...
John L. Buvelot
Nov 5, 2023
John L. Buvelot, age 82, late of Oak Forest, IL. Preceded in death by his parents John and Lucille Buvelot. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn Buvelot nee' McCorkle. Loving father of Julie (Guy) Sheridan, and John Buvelot. Cherished papa of Kyle, Caylie, and Cassandra. Funeral Monday November 13, 2023, 10:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley...
Ted Cockrell
Nov 4, 2023
Ted Cockrell, age 78, of New Lenox passed away November 4, 2023. US Marine Veteran. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Poutry) Cockrell; loving father of Donald (Elizabeth) Cockrell, Steven (Meredith) Cockrell, and Amanda (Rudy) Cockrell-Tapalla; proud grandfather of Kyle Cockrell, Christopher Cockrell, Logan Cockrell, Delaney Cockrell, Jackson Tapalla, Kailey Tapalla, and Nathan Tapalla; devoted son of the late Earl Cockrell...
Richard D. Berner
Nov 3, 2023
Richard Dennis Berner passed away on November 3rd, 2023 at the age of 77. Rich was a Marine Corp Veteran who fought bravely in Vietnam. Rich enjoyed a life filled with music, dancing, card games and a loud and loving family. Anyone who knew Rich knew his happy place was Florida. He was an avid golfer and diehard White Sox...
Lisa A. Lewis
Nov 3, 2023
Lisa A. Lewis nee Goetsch, age 57, late of Mokena, IL, passed away November 3, 2023. She was a selfless and loving individual who touched the lives of everyone she encountered with her kindness and compassion. She had a heart of gold with unwavering dedication and loyalty to her family and friends. Most of all she loved spending time with...
Thomas J. Goebig
Nov 1, 2023
Thomas "Tom" John Goebig, age 65, late of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023 at his home. Tom is survived by his daughter Rebecca (Jason) Gofron; son Thomas (LeAnn) Goebig Jr; cherished grandchildren Luca Gallo and Audrey, Julia, and Dylan Gofron; brothers and sisters Linda (Mike) Boyd, Roy (Carol) Goebig, Thomas "Zeke" Zitko, David Goebig, Debbie (Rob)...
Maria Becker
Oct 29, 2023
Maria Becker, nee Hӧgl, 98, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Her beloved husband, Mathias was by her side, where he has always been since 1951 when they first met in Germany, and through their 68 years of marriage. Maria was the third of eight children born and raised on a small...
William A. Meyer
Oct 28, 2023
William "Bill" Meyer, age 72, late of Orland Park, IL. Loving father of Bryan Meyer and Eric (Christina) Meyer. Proud and caring grandpa of Milo and Elizabeth Meyer. Dear brother of John, Bob, late Jim, and the late Jerry Meyer. Bill retired from the United States Postal Service after 30+ years. Memorial gathering for Bill will be held Thursday, November...
Michael L. Kilgore
Oct 27, 2023
Michael L. Kilgore, age 59 of Bourbonnais, formerly Mokena, died peacefully with family by his side on October 27, 2023. Michael was born April 16, 1964, in Joliet, IL. He was a diesel truck Driver. Michael is survived by his mother Carolyn Kilgore (Bancroft), brother Marc (Kathy) Kilgore, stepsister Susan (Terry) Albor, uncle Richard Bancroft, three nephews and one niece,...
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