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Lovey Curran-Channell

Lovey Curran-Channell

May 20, 2023

Lovey "Dottie" G. Curran-Channell, age 98, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Curran, and the late Andrew Channell. Loving mother of the late Darlene (Arnold) Wallis, Pam (the late Bruce) Patterson, Kim (Ron) Reichert. Cherished grandmother of 9, and great-grandmother of 10. Caring sister of the late Daisy (Bob) Cash, the late Glenn (Gretel) Parks,...

Ronald R. Rhodes

Ronald R. Rhodes

May 15, 2023

Ronald R. Rhodes, age 77, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away May 15, 2023. Ronald enjoyed playing golf, going to car shows, telling stories, and going to Hawaii for vacation. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, even naming his cat after the mascot “Herky”. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Bernard E. Nash

Bernard E. Nash

May 14, 2023

Bernard Elbert Nash, born Palmer, Mass. November 7, 1922, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. Preceded in death by mother (Leah), father (Perlin) and sister (Dorothy Solberg), wives Marjorie Rosenwald, Elizabeth Hobbs, and Shirley Anderson, daughter Cynthia Nash Knight. Father of Debra Nash Mazzullo (John) of Laurel Maryland and David Nash of Downingtown, PA. Stepfather of Judith Fulton and...

Michael J. Gilhooly Jr.

Michael J. Gilhooly Jr.

May 12, 2023

Michael J. Gilhooly Jr. age 85, late of Mokena, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Diana Gilhooly née D'Angelo. Loving father of Anna (Mark) Sharkey, Mike, Eddie (Stacy) and Gina Gilhooly. Proud grandpa of Scott and Brett Sharkey and Grady and Maggie Sue Gilhooly. Michael is preceded in death by his father Michael J. Gilhooly, his mother Mary Ann...

Ellen B. "Nell" White

Ellen B. "Nell" White

May 11, 2023

Ellen “Nell” White née Whelan born in Rathgormack, Co. Waterford, Ireland, age 75, of Orland Park passed suddenly. Loving mother of Deirdre (Steve) Jones, Niamh (Chris) Poole and Thomas White. Proud grandmother of Skyla Marie, Madison Kathleen, Mikayla Clare and Vivian Ray. Dearest sister of Breeda, Tom, Jenny, William, Cathy, Mary, Cora, Matt and Bernie. Former spouse of Patrick White....

Carmella Ann Eldridge

Carmella Ann Eldridge

May 10, 2023

Carmella Ann Eldridge née Thompson, age 55, late of Tinley Park, IL, after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Robert Eldridge. Loving mother of Ashley (Antonio) Rubino, Santina (Matthew) Stedman, Angelo (Leah) Zito, Allison (Adam) Clendening, Meghan, Alyssa, and Adriana Eldridge. Proud grandma of Mario, Carmella, Aubrey, Emila, Giovina, Franco, Kayden, and Michael. Caring sister of...

John E. Storey Iii

John E. Storey Iii

May 9, 2023

John E. Storey III, age 72, of New Lenox passed away May 9, 2023. US Army Veteran of the 82nd Airborne. Beloved husband Nancy Storey nee Williams; loving father of Sandy Metler and the late Nicholas Storey; proud grand dog dad of Pierre; caring brother of Lynn Chapman, Judy (Bruce) Sokol, Brad (Pam) Storey, and Paula (Gary) Adams; dear son...

Thomas Gordon

Thomas Gordon

May 8, 2023

Services are private.

Elizabeth A. Lenzi

Elizabeth A. Lenzi

May 8, 2023

Elizabeth A. Lenzi, 'nee Cole, age 84, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gino Lenzi. Loving mother of Gino Lenzi, and Dave Lenzi. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Matthew, and Joseph. Caring mother-in-law of Dawn Flesher. Sister of the late Joan (Mike) Marciano, the late Bill Cole. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, May 13th,...

Nancy Lee Vroman

Nancy Lee Vroman

May 7, 2023

No obituary listed. Funeral services were held in private.

Mary Ellen Whited

Mary Ellen Whited

May 7, 2023

Mary Ellen Whited, age 77, late of Tinley Park. Loving companion of Curtis Wickline. Devoted sister of Lois (the late Matthew) Lynch, the late William (Donna) Whited, Margaret (the late William) Reichold, the late John (Helga) Whited, Patrick J. (Anne Marie) Whited, Michael (JoDel) Whited. Caring aunt and nieces and nephews. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For more information...

Allan A. Mack

Allan A. Mack

May 5, 2023

Allan A. Mack, age, 94, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Donna Mack 'nee Hoym. Loving father of Andrew (Mary) Mack, Nina (Bob) Sarsfield, Jay (Kathy) Mack. Cherished grandfather of 6, and great grandfather of 1. Caring brother of William Mack, the late Edward Mack, the late Donald Mack, Lorraine Gawlik. In lieu of flowers, donations...

James Gorecki

James Gorecki

May 5, 2023

James Gorecki, age 74, late of Mokena, IL, passed away May 5, 2023. James was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Beloved husband of Carol Gorecki nee Wayer for 53 years. Loving father of James (Kathy) Gorecki, Richard (Kerry) Gorecki, and Rebecca (Jerry) Dowling. Cherished grandfather of...

Edward J. Gatton Sr.

Edward J. Gatton Sr.

May 4, 2023

Edward J. Gatton Sr., age 74, late of Mokena, IL, passed away May 4, 2023. U.S Vietnam Army Veteran of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Proud local 597 pipefitter for 45 years. Edward loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he doted on. He was an avid Notre Dame football fan. Edward enjoyed listening to The Beach Boys,...

Donald Bakken

Donald Bakken

May 4, 2023

Donald Bakken, age 83, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully May 4, 2023. Born November 8, 1939, in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Donna Bakken nee Lau. Loving father of Ginger (Tom) Krol, Sharon (Joe) Bushen, Donald M. (Kim) Bakken, and Pamela (Joe) Bakken-Miller. Proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 8. Dear son of the late John Bakken...

Christianne M. Oriente

Christianne M. Oriente

Apr 30, 2023

Christianne M. Oriente, age 66, late of Crestwood, IL, passed away April 30, 2023. Loving daughter of the late Nancy nee Volek and the late Daniel A. Oriente. Cherished sister of Barry Oriente, Brian (Juliann) Oriente and the late Daniel J. Oriente. Dear niece of Shirleen Clining. Proud aunt of Matthew (Kelly) Oriente, David (Emily) Oriente and Daniel R. Oriente....

Allison Irene Morgenthal

Allison Irene Morgenthal

Apr 26, 2023

Allison I. Morgenthal 'nee Soyke , age 74, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of William Morgenthal. Loving mother of Arlene Hufnagl, and Adrienne Dennis. Cherished grandmother of Emily, Ethan, Amanda, Ryan, Kailey, and great grandmother of Dylan. Caring sister of Linda (Pat) Ward, and the late Laura Wiltberger. Visitation Friday April 28, 2023, from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral...

Roger S. Jezler Sr.

Roger S. Jezler Sr.

Apr 24, 2023

Roger S. Jezler, age 89, US Army Korean War Veteran, late of Glenwood, IL. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Jezler. Loving mother of Lynn (Marty) Kiedrow, the late Laura Ann Jezler, Roger (Maggie) Jezler Jr., and Jennifer Jezler. Cherished grandfather of John (Aimee) Maxedon Jr, the late Steven Giuliani, Kyle Jezler, and great grandfather of Benjamin and Grace Maxedon....

Lucille C. Maddux

Lucille C. Maddux

Apr 21, 2023

Lucille C. Maddux, age 99, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Howard Maddux Sr. Loving mother of Sharon (Roland) Dieter, Howard Maddux Jr. ,and Thomas Maddux. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Dieter, Amber Dieter, and David (Terri Wiseman) Williams. Caring sister of Romana Forfia.

James B. Mcdonald

James B. Mcdonald

Apr 21, 2023

Rev. James B. McDonald, age 74, of New Lenox passed away peacefully April 21, 2023. Born June 4, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Beloved husband of Rev. Greta McDonald (nee Schumm); loving father of Danica (David) Johnson and Colin (Lauren) McDonald; proud grandfather Kellen Johnson, Bryce Johnson, Ainsley Johnson, and Louise McDonald. Preceded in death by his parents Lillian (nee...

Lovey Curran-Channell

Lovey Curran-Channell

May 20, 2023

Lovey "Dottie" G. Curran-Channell, age 98, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Curran, and the late Andrew Channell. Loving mother of the late Darlene (Arnold) Wallis, Pam (the late Bruce) Patterson, Kim (Ron) Reichert. Cherished grandmother of 9, and great-grandmother of 10. Caring sister of the late Daisy (Bob) Cash, the late Glenn (Gretel) Parks,...

Ronald R. Rhodes

Ronald R. Rhodes

May 15, 2023

Ronald R. Rhodes, age 77, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away May 15, 2023. Ronald enjoyed playing golf, going to car shows, telling stories, and going to Hawaii for vacation. He was an avid fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes, even naming his cat after the mascot “Herky”. Most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his...

Bernard E. Nash

Bernard E. Nash

May 14, 2023

Bernard Elbert Nash, born Palmer, Mass. November 7, 1922, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023. Preceded in death by mother (Leah), father (Perlin) and sister (Dorothy Solberg), wives Marjorie Rosenwald, Elizabeth Hobbs, and Shirley Anderson, daughter Cynthia Nash Knight. Father of Debra Nash Mazzullo (John) of Laurel Maryland and David Nash of Downingtown, PA. Stepfather of Judith Fulton and...

Michael J. Gilhooly Jr.

Michael J. Gilhooly Jr.

May 12, 2023

Michael J. Gilhooly Jr. age 85, late of Mokena, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Diana Gilhooly née D'Angelo. Loving father of Anna (Mark) Sharkey, Mike, Eddie (Stacy) and Gina Gilhooly. Proud grandpa of Scott and Brett Sharkey and Grady and Maggie Sue Gilhooly. Michael is preceded in death by his father Michael J. Gilhooly, his mother Mary Ann...

Ellen B. "Nell" White

Ellen B. "Nell" White

May 11, 2023

Ellen “Nell” White née Whelan born in Rathgormack, Co. Waterford, Ireland, age 75, of Orland Park passed suddenly. Loving mother of Deirdre (Steve) Jones, Niamh (Chris) Poole and Thomas White. Proud grandmother of Skyla Marie, Madison Kathleen, Mikayla Clare and Vivian Ray. Dearest sister of Breeda, Tom, Jenny, William, Cathy, Mary, Cora, Matt and Bernie. Former spouse of Patrick White....

Carmella Ann Eldridge

Carmella Ann Eldridge

May 10, 2023

Carmella Ann Eldridge née Thompson, age 55, late of Tinley Park, IL, after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Robert Eldridge. Loving mother of Ashley (Antonio) Rubino, Santina (Matthew) Stedman, Angelo (Leah) Zito, Allison (Adam) Clendening, Meghan, Alyssa, and Adriana Eldridge. Proud grandma of Mario, Carmella, Aubrey, Emila, Giovina, Franco, Kayden, and Michael. Caring sister of...

John E. Storey Iii

John E. Storey Iii

May 9, 2023

John E. Storey III, age 72, of New Lenox passed away May 9, 2023. US Army Veteran of the 82nd Airborne. Beloved husband Nancy Storey nee Williams; loving father of Sandy Metler and the late Nicholas Storey; proud grand dog dad of Pierre; caring brother of Lynn Chapman, Judy (Bruce) Sokol, Brad (Pam) Storey, and Paula (Gary) Adams; dear son...

Thomas Gordon

Thomas Gordon

May 8, 2023

Services are private.

Elizabeth A. Lenzi

Elizabeth A. Lenzi

May 8, 2023

Elizabeth A. Lenzi, 'nee Cole, age 84, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gino Lenzi. Loving mother of Gino Lenzi, and Dave Lenzi. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Matthew, and Joseph. Caring mother-in-law of Dawn Flesher. Sister of the late Joan (Mike) Marciano, the late Bill Cole. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, May 13th,...

Nancy Lee Vroman

Nancy Lee Vroman

May 7, 2023

No obituary listed. Funeral services were held in private.

Mary Ellen Whited

Mary Ellen Whited

May 7, 2023

Mary Ellen Whited, age 77, late of Tinley Park. Loving companion of Curtis Wickline. Devoted sister of Lois (the late Matthew) Lynch, the late William (Donna) Whited, Margaret (the late William) Reichold, the late John (Helga) Whited, Patrick J. (Anne Marie) Whited, Michael (JoDel) Whited. Caring aunt and nieces and nephews. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery. For more information...

Allan A. Mack

Allan A. Mack

May 5, 2023

Allan A. Mack, age, 94, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Donna Mack 'nee Hoym. Loving father of Andrew (Mary) Mack, Nina (Bob) Sarsfield, Jay (Kathy) Mack. Cherished grandfather of 6, and great grandfather of 1. Caring brother of William Mack, the late Edward Mack, the late Donald Mack, Lorraine Gawlik. In lieu of flowers, donations...

James Gorecki

James Gorecki

May 5, 2023

James Gorecki, age 74, late of Mokena, IL, passed away May 5, 2023. James was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Beloved husband of Carol Gorecki nee Wayer for 53 years. Loving father of James (Kathy) Gorecki, Richard (Kerry) Gorecki, and Rebecca (Jerry) Dowling. Cherished grandfather of...

Edward J. Gatton Sr.

Edward J. Gatton Sr.

May 4, 2023

Edward J. Gatton Sr., age 74, late of Mokena, IL, passed away May 4, 2023. U.S Vietnam Army Veteran of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Proud local 597 pipefitter for 45 years. Edward loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he doted on. He was an avid Notre Dame football fan. Edward enjoyed listening to The Beach Boys,...

Donald Bakken

Donald Bakken

May 4, 2023

Donald Bakken, age 83, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully May 4, 2023. Born November 8, 1939, in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Donna Bakken nee Lau. Loving father of Ginger (Tom) Krol, Sharon (Joe) Bushen, Donald M. (Kim) Bakken, and Pamela (Joe) Bakken-Miller. Proud grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 8. Dear son of the late John Bakken...

Christianne M. Oriente

Christianne M. Oriente

Apr 30, 2023

Christianne M. Oriente, age 66, late of Crestwood, IL, passed away April 30, 2023. Loving daughter of the late Nancy nee Volek and the late Daniel A. Oriente. Cherished sister of Barry Oriente, Brian (Juliann) Oriente and the late Daniel J. Oriente. Dear niece of Shirleen Clining. Proud aunt of Matthew (Kelly) Oriente, David (Emily) Oriente and Daniel R. Oriente....

Allison Irene Morgenthal

Allison Irene Morgenthal

Apr 26, 2023

Allison I. Morgenthal 'nee Soyke , age 74, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of William Morgenthal. Loving mother of Arlene Hufnagl, and Adrienne Dennis. Cherished grandmother of Emily, Ethan, Amanda, Ryan, Kailey, and great grandmother of Dylan. Caring sister of Linda (Pat) Ward, and the late Laura Wiltberger. Visitation Friday April 28, 2023, from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral...

Roger S. Jezler Sr.

Roger S. Jezler Sr.

Apr 24, 2023

Roger S. Jezler, age 89, US Army Korean War Veteran, late of Glenwood, IL. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Jezler. Loving mother of Lynn (Marty) Kiedrow, the late Laura Ann Jezler, Roger (Maggie) Jezler Jr., and Jennifer Jezler. Cherished grandfather of John (Aimee) Maxedon Jr, the late Steven Giuliani, Kyle Jezler, and great grandfather of Benjamin and Grace Maxedon....

Lucille C. Maddux

Lucille C. Maddux

Apr 21, 2023

Lucille C. Maddux, age 99, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Howard Maddux Sr. Loving mother of Sharon (Roland) Dieter, Howard Maddux Jr. ,and Thomas Maddux. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Dieter, Amber Dieter, and David (Terri Wiseman) Williams. Caring sister of Romana Forfia.

James B. Mcdonald

James B. Mcdonald

Apr 21, 2023

Rev. James B. McDonald, age 74, of New Lenox passed away peacefully April 21, 2023. Born June 4, 1948 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Beloved husband of Rev. Greta McDonald (nee Schumm); loving father of Danica (David) Johnson and Colin (Lauren) McDonald; proud grandfather Kellen Johnson, Bryce Johnson, Ainsley Johnson, and Louise McDonald. Preceded in death by his parents Lillian (nee...

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