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Helena Pasternak
Jul 26, 2023
Mrs. Helena Pasternak, nee Siwiec, age 87, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Timothy Pasternak. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Scott) Josephs, and Zofia (Miroslaw) Wieczorek, and the late Wieslaw Siwiec. Cherished grandmother of Violeta, Katarzyna, Robert, Slawomir, Barbara, Adam, Ashley, Briana (Trevor) Hadorn, and great grandmother of 3. Caring sister of the late Stefan (Irena) Siwiec and Stanislaw (Zofia)...
Leonard W. Wiencek
Jul 25, 2023
Leonard Wiencek passed away on the afternoon of July 25, 2023, at the age of 77. Len grew up in Brighton Park, Chicago, and spent the first half of his working life at the Chicago Transit Authority, where he rose steadily through the ranks before taking early retirement in the 1980s. Having moved with his family to Tinley Park in...
Jeanine Calleros
Jul 25, 2023
Jeanine Calleros nee Puerta, age 93, late of Mokena, IL and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away July 25, 2023. She was a hairdresser business owner for 40 years. She was an avid painter and knitter. Parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea on Longboat Key, Florida and St. Mary of Mokena. Most of all she loved spending time with...
Dannette M. Wasilowski
Jul 22, 2023
Dannette M. Wasilowski nee DeMato, age 87, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Wasilowski. Loving mother of Michael, Patricia, Thomas, Marykay, and Sandy. Cherished grandmother of Joseph and Katie. Caring sister of Maryann. Memorial gathering, Friday, August 4, 2023, 10:00 AM until time of Service 11:15 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Interment...
Sarah M. Wolf
Jul 22, 2023
Sarah May (Hotchkin) Wolf passed away suddenly on July 22, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born to John E and Sarah J Hotchkin on March 15, 1942. Sarah was a beloved wife and proud mother and grandmother; dedicated to her faith and family above all and remembered most for her generosity of time, talent and smiles by...
Constance E. Mazurski
Jul 16, 2023
Constance “Connie” Mazurski (née Gnojek), born February 7, 1927, passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 96. Connie reunites with her dear husband of 71 years, Thaddeus “Ted”, who passed a few weeks prior. Connie was born in West Virginia to Frank and Maryanna (née Kaczmarczyk) Gnojek. She is preceded in death by her 11 siblings. Connie...
Joyce M. Matyszka
Jul 12, 2023
Joyce M. Matyszka nee Lobbia, age 82, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away July 12, 2023. Joyce taught at St. Camillus Church for several years. She was an avid painter and animal lover. Most of all she loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Edward Matyszka for 48 years. Loving mother...
Heather N. Fee
Jul 6, 2023
Heather Nicolle Fee, age 45, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 6, 2023. Heather was greeted in heaven by her beloved grandparents and other relatives who predeceased her. Heather loved and cherished her family, in particular her mother who was also her best friend. She was a proud tennis player who continued her love for tennis at Augustana College....
Edward M. Bernas
Jun 29, 2023
Edward M. Bernas, age 79, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away June 29, 2023. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Current parishioner of St. George Catholic Church in Tinley Park, IL. He worked for Nabisco for 40 years. Edward was an avid golfer and woodworker. He enjoyed traveling and some of his most memorable trips were to Mexico. Most...
Raymond J. Wolff
Jun 28, 2023
Raymond J. Wolff, age 95, US Army Veteran, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of late Ursula (2021);loving father of John (Kimberly); dear brother of late Leonard and William. Ray worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 40 years. Graveside with full Military Honors will commence Tuesday July 11, 2023, 11:00 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to...
Barbara A. Morrall
Jun 20, 2023
Barbara A. Morrall, age 83, born in Morris, IL, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Morrall. Loving mother of Sally (Thomas) Yoder and Rich Morrall. Proud grandmother of Capt. Thomas Yoder USAF, Timothy Yoder, Matthew (Cataline), James, William, Sean, Kevin Morrall and dearest great grandmother of Amelie and Christopher. Proud aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Thomas A. Dombrowski
Jun 20, 2023
Thomas A. Dombrowski, age 69, late of Orland Park, IL. Son of the late Virginia White, and Joseph Dombrowski. Beloved husband of Audrey Dombrowski 'nee Durachta. Loving father of David ( Elizabeth) Dombrowski, Lauren Dombrowski. Cherished papa of Rachel, and Thomas. Caring brother of Paul Dombrowski, James Dombrowski, John (Ruth) Dombrowski, the late Edward (Mary) Dombrowski, Mary (Daniel) Sucich, Ellen...
Carl J. Ricchio
Jun 17, 2023
Carl J. Ricchio, age 80, late of Monee, IL, passed away June 17, 2023. He was a member of the Carpenter Union Millwright Local 1693. Carl enjoyed working on cars, fishing for muskie, and being outside in his yard. He was an avid handyman and spent lots of time in his pole barn. Most of all he loved spending time...
Frenidigna M. Mason
Jun 17, 2023
Frenidigna M. Mason nèe Mendoza, age 70, of Lansing IL, passed away June 17, 2023. She enjoyed watching movies, gardening, traveling, going on adventures, and most of all her family. Beloved wife of Leonard A. Mason Sr. for 34 years. Loving mother of Jaypee Mason and Leonard A. Mason Jr. Caring sister of Renobato Mendoza, Ermelinda Tocino, late Nelita Rodriguez,...
Pete Bogard
Jun 15, 2023
Pete Bogard, age 83, late of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on June 15, 2023. Pete enjoyed going to car shows, working on cars, and building up his 57 Corvette. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Florence D. Bogard nee Downen for 62 years. Loving father of Scott P., Ken M. (Julie), and...
Arline M. Voss
Jun 15, 2023
Arline Mae Voss, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023 while at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL. Arline was born on February 14, 1930 in Blue Island, IL, and married Henry Voss on November 6, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene (1977) and Elsa (1982) Schwachtgen and her husband...
Kimberly Stirn
Jun 15, 2023
Kimberly Stirn, age 49, late of Minooka, IL, passed away June 15, 2023.Loving daughter of the late Betty Valencia and Lawrence Valencia. Dearest sister of John (Marie) Baio and the late Marc Valencia. Precious mother to Jacob, Adam and Trent. Sweet Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Godmother to Michael and Dominic. Cherished by her cousins. Deeply...
Ida J. Recu
Jun 15, 2023
Ida J. Recu' nee Maack, age 80, late of Hometown, IL. Beloved wife of Kenneth Carl Recu. Loving mother of Susan Recu. Special friend of MaryJane Van Dussen, Helen Wild, and her raccoon Katy. Ida worked at Marshall Fields until her retirement, and then worked with Susan at the daycare center. Ida was a girl scout leader, and her hobbies...
Helena Pasternak
Jul 26, 2023
Mrs. Helena Pasternak, nee Siwiec, age 87, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Timothy Pasternak. Loving mother of Elizabeth (Scott) Josephs, and Zofia (Miroslaw) Wieczorek, and the late Wieslaw Siwiec. Cherished grandmother of Violeta, Katarzyna, Robert, Slawomir, Barbara, Adam, Ashley, Briana (Trevor) Hadorn, and great grandmother of 3. Caring sister of the late Stefan (Irena) Siwiec and Stanislaw (Zofia)...
Leonard W. Wiencek
Jul 25, 2023
Leonard Wiencek passed away on the afternoon of July 25, 2023, at the age of 77. Len grew up in Brighton Park, Chicago, and spent the first half of his working life at the Chicago Transit Authority, where he rose steadily through the ranks before taking early retirement in the 1980s. Having moved with his family to Tinley Park in...
Jeanine Calleros
Jul 25, 2023
Jeanine Calleros nee Puerta, age 93, late of Mokena, IL and Longboat Key, Florida, passed away July 25, 2023. She was a hairdresser business owner for 40 years. She was an avid painter and knitter. Parishioner of St. Mary Star of the Sea on Longboat Key, Florida and St. Mary of Mokena. Most of all she loved spending time with...
Dannette M. Wasilowski
Jul 22, 2023
Dannette M. Wasilowski nee DeMato, age 87, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Wasilowski. Loving mother of Michael, Patricia, Thomas, Marykay, and Sandy. Cherished grandmother of Joseph and Katie. Caring sister of Maryann. Memorial gathering, Friday, August 4, 2023, 10:00 AM until time of Service 11:15 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Interment...
Sarah M. Wolf
Jul 22, 2023
Sarah May (Hotchkin) Wolf passed away suddenly on July 22, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born to John E and Sarah J Hotchkin on March 15, 1942. Sarah was a beloved wife and proud mother and grandmother; dedicated to her faith and family above all and remembered most for her generosity of time, talent and smiles by...
Constance E. Mazurski
Jul 16, 2023
Constance “Connie” Mazurski (née Gnojek), born February 7, 1927, passed away on July 16, 2023 at the age of 96. Connie reunites with her dear husband of 71 years, Thaddeus “Ted”, who passed a few weeks prior. Connie was born in West Virginia to Frank and Maryanna (née Kaczmarczyk) Gnojek. She is preceded in death by her 11 siblings. Connie...
Joyce M. Matyszka
Jul 12, 2023
Joyce M. Matyszka nee Lobbia, age 82, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away July 12, 2023. Joyce taught at St. Camillus Church for several years. She was an avid painter and animal lover. Most of all she loved spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Edward Matyszka for 48 years. Loving mother...
Heather N. Fee
Jul 6, 2023
Heather Nicolle Fee, age 45, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 6, 2023. Heather was greeted in heaven by her beloved grandparents and other relatives who predeceased her. Heather loved and cherished her family, in particular her mother who was also her best friend. She was a proud tennis player who continued her love for tennis at Augustana College....
Edward M. Bernas
Jun 29, 2023
Edward M. Bernas, age 79, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away June 29, 2023. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Current parishioner of St. George Catholic Church in Tinley Park, IL. He worked for Nabisco for 40 years. Edward was an avid golfer and woodworker. He enjoyed traveling and some of his most memorable trips were to Mexico. Most...
Raymond J. Wolff
Jun 28, 2023
Raymond J. Wolff, age 95, US Army Veteran, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of late Ursula (2021);loving father of John (Kimberly); dear brother of late Leonard and William. Ray worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 40 years. Graveside with full Military Honors will commence Tuesday July 11, 2023, 11:00 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements entrusted to...
Barbara A. Morrall
Jun 20, 2023
Barbara A. Morrall, age 83, born in Morris, IL, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Morrall. Loving mother of Sally (Thomas) Yoder and Rich Morrall. Proud grandmother of Capt. Thomas Yoder USAF, Timothy Yoder, Matthew (Cataline), James, William, Sean, Kevin Morrall and dearest great grandmother of Amelie and Christopher. Proud aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Thomas A. Dombrowski
Jun 20, 2023
Thomas A. Dombrowski, age 69, late of Orland Park, IL. Son of the late Virginia White, and Joseph Dombrowski. Beloved husband of Audrey Dombrowski 'nee Durachta. Loving father of David ( Elizabeth) Dombrowski, Lauren Dombrowski. Cherished papa of Rachel, and Thomas. Caring brother of Paul Dombrowski, James Dombrowski, John (Ruth) Dombrowski, the late Edward (Mary) Dombrowski, Mary (Daniel) Sucich, Ellen...
Carl J. Ricchio
Jun 17, 2023
Carl J. Ricchio, age 80, late of Monee, IL, passed away June 17, 2023. He was a member of the Carpenter Union Millwright Local 1693. Carl enjoyed working on cars, fishing for muskie, and being outside in his yard. He was an avid handyman and spent lots of time in his pole barn. Most of all he loved spending time...
Frenidigna M. Mason
Jun 17, 2023
Frenidigna M. Mason nèe Mendoza, age 70, of Lansing IL, passed away June 17, 2023. She enjoyed watching movies, gardening, traveling, going on adventures, and most of all her family. Beloved wife of Leonard A. Mason Sr. for 34 years. Loving mother of Jaypee Mason and Leonard A. Mason Jr. Caring sister of Renobato Mendoza, Ermelinda Tocino, late Nelita Rodriguez,...
Pete Bogard
Jun 15, 2023
Pete Bogard, age 83, late of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on June 15, 2023. Pete enjoyed going to car shows, working on cars, and building up his 57 Corvette. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Florence D. Bogard nee Downen for 62 years. Loving father of Scott P., Ken M. (Julie), and...
Arline M. Voss
Jun 15, 2023
Arline Mae Voss, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023 while at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL. Arline was born on February 14, 1930 in Blue Island, IL, and married Henry Voss on November 6, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene (1977) and Elsa (1982) Schwachtgen and her husband...
Kimberly Stirn
Jun 15, 2023
Kimberly Stirn, age 49, late of Minooka, IL, passed away June 15, 2023.Loving daughter of the late Betty Valencia and Lawrence Valencia. Dearest sister of John (Marie) Baio and the late Marc Valencia. Precious mother to Jacob, Adam and Trent. Sweet Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Godmother to Michael and Dominic. Cherished by her cousins. Deeply...
Ida J. Recu
Jun 15, 2023
Ida J. Recu' nee Maack, age 80, late of Hometown, IL. Beloved wife of Kenneth Carl Recu. Loving mother of Susan Recu. Special friend of MaryJane Van Dussen, Helen Wild, and her raccoon Katy. Ida worked at Marshall Fields until her retirement, and then worked with Susan at the daycare center. Ida was a girl scout leader, and her hobbies...
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