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Mark S. Ruff

Mark S. Ruff

Dec 11, 2023

Mark S. Ruff, age 61, late of Manteno, IL, passed away December 10, 2023. Mark was an avid outdoors man, lover of the 2A, and master mason. He loved hunting, fishing, as well as going metal detecting. Mark was an elite truck driver and forklift mechanic for several years. Beloved father of Adam (Elizabeth) Ruff, and Aaron (Gina) Ruff. Cherished...

Margaret "Marge" Kirley Potocki

Margaret "Marge" Kirley Potocki

Dec 9, 2023

Margaret “Marge” Kirley Potocki, 96, late of Tinley Park and Calumet Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Casimir “Charlie” Potocki. Dear daughter of the late George and Margaret Kirley of Kewanee, IL. Loving mother of Myron (Diane), Colette (Dale) Anderson, and stepson Charles Potocki. Dearest grandmother of Jeremy (Marie), Matthew (Emily), Lindsay (David Dorton), Taylor (Andy) Saey, Kyle (Elizabeth),...

Donald M. Breitbarth

Donald M. Breitbarth

Dec 5, 2023

Donald Marnell Breitbarth, age 92, late of Clarendon Hills, Il., passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Suzanne, he is survived by his children Don (Beth), Larry (Diane), Laurie Nicola (Jim), and Michelle Mahlan (David); cherished grandchildren Scott, Max, Thor, Michael, Julie, Angie, Andy, Matt, and James; sisters Sharon, June, Betty, and brother Earl; and...

Lana M. Brown

Lana M. Brown

Dec 5, 2023

Lana M. Brown, age 74, late of Oak Forest, formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John P. Brown (2009). Loving mother of Daniel (Patty) and Thomas (Cory) Brown. Proud grandmother of Mackenzie, John, Jack, and Colin Brown. Visitation, Monday, December 11, 2023, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Chapel...

John J. Sabados

John J. Sabados

Dec 1, 2023

John J. Sabados, age 72, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Christine Sabados. Loving father of Christopher (Karen), Scott (Ashley), Cary (Ariel), Jennifer (Kevin) Martinez. Proud Big J Grandpa of Michael, Benjamin, Daphne, Maxwell, and Jacob. Fond brother of Darlene Sabados. Caring uncle of Cory, and Kyle Cosentino. Visitation Wednesday, December 06, 2023, from 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral...

Betty Kapocius

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

David P. Schmeltzer

David P. Schmeltzer

Nov 22, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mary E. Madden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mark S. Ruff

Mark S. Ruff

Dec 11, 2023

Mark S. Ruff, age 61, late of Manteno, IL, passed away December 10, 2023. Mark was an avid outdoors man, lover of the 2A, and master mason. He loved hunting, fishing, as well as going metal detecting. Mark was an elite truck driver and forklift mechanic for several years. Beloved father of Adam (Elizabeth) Ruff, and Aaron (Gina) Ruff. Cherished...

Margaret "Marge" Kirley Potocki

Margaret "Marge" Kirley Potocki

Dec 9, 2023

Margaret “Marge” Kirley Potocki, 96, late of Tinley Park and Calumet Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Casimir “Charlie” Potocki. Dear daughter of the late George and Margaret Kirley of Kewanee, IL. Loving mother of Myron (Diane), Colette (Dale) Anderson, and stepson Charles Potocki. Dearest grandmother of Jeremy (Marie), Matthew (Emily), Lindsay (David Dorton), Taylor (Andy) Saey, Kyle (Elizabeth),...

Donald M. Breitbarth

Donald M. Breitbarth

Dec 5, 2023

Donald Marnell Breitbarth, age 92, late of Clarendon Hills, Il., passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Suzanne, he is survived by his children Don (Beth), Larry (Diane), Laurie Nicola (Jim), and Michelle Mahlan (David); cherished grandchildren Scott, Max, Thor, Michael, Julie, Angie, Andy, Matt, and James; sisters Sharon, June, Betty, and brother Earl; and...

Lana M. Brown

Lana M. Brown

Dec 5, 2023

Lana M. Brown, age 74, late of Oak Forest, formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John P. Brown (2009). Loving mother of Daniel (Patty) and Thomas (Cory) Brown. Proud grandmother of Mackenzie, John, Jack, and Colin Brown. Visitation, Monday, December 11, 2023, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Chapel...

John J. Sabados

John J. Sabados

Dec 1, 2023

John J. Sabados, age 72, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Christine Sabados. Loving father of Christopher (Karen), Scott (Ashley), Cary (Ariel), Jennifer (Kevin) Martinez. Proud Big J Grandpa of Michael, Benjamin, Daphne, Maxwell, and Jacob. Fond brother of Darlene Sabados. Caring uncle of Cory, and Kyle Cosentino. Visitation Wednesday, December 06, 2023, from 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral...

Betty Kapocius

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

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

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

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.

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

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,...

David P. Schmeltzer

David P. Schmeltzer

Nov 22, 2023

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mary E. Madden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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