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Michael Berkery

Michael Berkery

Jan 12, 2023

Michael Berkery age 65, of Greenwood, IN formerly of New Lenox, Il passed away on January 12, 2023. Beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Nancy Berkery, nee Williams. Proud Father of Michael (Chelsea) and the Late Patrick & Matthew; proud grandfather of Colton. Caring Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting Disney...

Catherine Kordik

Catherine Kordik

Jan 6, 2023

Catherine Kordik, nee Misun, age 94, late of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on January 6th. Preceded in death by her husband, William R. Kordik Loving mother of Ellen Kordik (Tom Watembach), Billy (Dawn) Kordik and Mike (Tammy) Kordik. Beloved grandmother of Paul, Lauren, Brian (Rosie), Jamie Schultz, Derek (Brandi) Buchmeier, Vera Drew, Christa (Eric) KordikSmith, and great grandmother of Angel,...

Lee Ann Klein

Lee Ann Klein

Jan 5, 2023

Lee Ann Klein nee Lyons, age 74, late of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on January 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Thomas Klein for 52 years. Loving mother of Thomas (Joan) Klein and Rebecca (David) Souliotis. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Sebastian) Johnson, Thomas and Matthew Klein, Breanna, Scarlett, and David Souliotis. Cherished great-grandmother of Tucker...

Bridget J. Dougal

Bridget J. Dougal

Dec 29, 2022

Bridget J. Dougal (Page) loved God deeply and was called home to him on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She is now serving the Lord as His angel. Bridget suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for over forty years. This disease started to progress rapidly in the last two years with no possible relief. This was very depressing for her, but her faith...

Deacon Robert "Bob" Kaminski

Deacon Robert "Bob" Kaminski

Dec 25, 2022

Deacon Robert (Bob) S. Kaminski, 86, of Mokena Illinois, took flight as an angel in the early morning hours of Christmas day. The past two years he bravely fought against increasingly declining health. He remained positive, optimistic, maintained his sense of humor and struggled without complaint. He continued to inspire all who had the privilege to know him. He believed...

Theresa J. Mackowiak

Theresa J. Mackowiak

Dec 21, 2022

Theresa J. Mackowiak, passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. She was born in Chicago in 1930 and married a Combat Veteran of WWII for 64 years, John. They delivered to America four adult children, Mariellen, Kathy, Bruce and John; there are also six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mom and Dad's life was another example of the "Greatest Generation."...

Ingrid M. Butler

Ingrid M. Butler

Dec 21, 2022

Ingrid M. Butler, age 68, late of Mokena, IL. Preceded in death by her parents Josef & Elfriede Masek. Beloved wife of Michael Butler. Caring sister of Gerda (the late Josef) Neumayer. Cherished sister-in-law of Sheila Butler and Richard (Lorie) Butler. Cherished aunt of Joseph (Torie) Butler, cousin of Xenia Reickah, and niece of Hermann Koril. Ingrid worked at St....

Sharon J. Duehr

Sharon J. Duehr

Dec 21, 2022

Sharon J. Duehr nee Kohl, age 83, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully December 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Duehr. Loving mother of Dianna (Art) Smoljan. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Annie) Smoljan and Lindsay (David) Perry. Cherished great-grandmother of John Smoljan. Caring sister of the late Robert (Elaine) Kohl and Leslie (Carol McNichols) Kohl. Caring sister-in-law...

Arlene Marcella Bisbikis

Arlene Marcella Bisbikis

Dec 20, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

Brett A. Erickson

Brett A. Erickson

Dec 16, 2022

“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May he lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26. On December 16th at 11:30 am, the Lord made His face to shine upon Brett Alan Erickson, age 57 of Mokena, IL, and gave...

Mary H. Putman

Mary H. Putman

Dec 15, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Mary Putman, 90, of Mokena, Illinois. She passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on December 15, 2022. She was born in Amsterdam to the late Louis and Cornnelius Stoelinga. She is survived by her husband Anton, four sons, John (Tina), James, Thomas, deceased, (Jackie),...

Donald M. Sladek

Donald M. Sladek

Dec 14, 2022

Donald M. Sladek, age 90. late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Helen Sladek, Loving father of Donna (Mike) O'Brien, Linda (Dennis) Carduff, Anne-Marie (Bob) Penz, and Don (Missy) Sladek. Cherished grandpa of Michelle, Chris, Kim, Matt, Dave, Jackie, Joey, Jake, Josh, and Great grandpa of (6).

Anna Sinise

Anna Sinise

Dec 13, 2022

Visitation Friday December 16, 2022, 9:30-10:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park IL. 60477. Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Incarnation Catholic Church. Interment in St. Benedict Cemetery.

Wanda Jendral

Wanda Jendral

Dec 11, 2022

Entombment Service was held December 14, 2022 at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Mary K. Cella

Mary K. Cella

Dec 9, 2022

Mary K. “Kathy” Cella, age 83 of Chicago Heights, wife for 47 years to the late Joseph Cella. Mother of Mike (Christine), the late Tom (Teri) Cella and Peggy (Bill) O’Brien. Grandmother of Nicole (Joe) Baber, Tony (Jenna), Stephanie (Bob) Sindelar, Matt (Katelyn), Brandon and Megan O’Brien and Joyce Garside. Great grandmother to Dylan, Braxton, Carson, Mallory, Mia, Anna, Ellie,...

Vasiliki Poulos

Vasiliki Poulos

Dec 8, 2022

Vasiliki “Vaso” Poulos, 82, (nee Seretis) fell asleep peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 8th, 2022. Vaso was born on October 14, 1940 in Spata, Greece to Katina and Thanasis Seretis. Vaso was the beloved wife of Nikolas “Niko” Poulos whom she married on June 12, 1966. They enjoyed 56 years together. She was...

Thomas J. Hendricks

Thomas J. Hendricks

Dec 7, 2022

Thomas J. Hendricks, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband for 56 years of Katheryne Hendricks nee Smith. Loving father of Kurt and Paula (Kerwin) Laurie. Caring grandfather of Emma and Grace Hendricks, Janai Laurie. Dear brother in law, uncle and great uncle. Former daughter in law Barbara Hendricks. Funeral Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10:00...

Thomas F. Nolan Iii

Thomas F. Nolan Iii

Dec 5, 2022

Thomas F. Nolan III, age 84, long time resident of Tinley Park, IL, US Army Veteran, retired AT&T Executive. Beloved husband of Sara Nolan nee Guzick. Loving father of Tom (Patty), Tim (Debbie), Theresa, Kathy (Rob) Krueger. Caring grandfather of Kyle, Kevin, Ryan, Josh, Maggie, Kate, Carolyn, Sara, Allie, Nolan and Brenden. Dear friend of many. Tom was a parishioner...

Eleanor E. Pieczonka

Eleanor E. Pieczonka

Dec 2, 2022

Eleanor E. Pieczonka, age 89, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Pieczonka. Loving mother of Debra (Linda Henn) Pieczonka, David (Chris) Pieczonka, Denise (Tod) Friske, Danette (Jeff) Wells, and the late Donna Pieczonka. Caring sister of Helen Lundberg, and Gloria Buksa and numerous deceased siblings. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished grandmother of...

Sr. Patricia Dailey

Sr. Patricia Dailey

Nov 29, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

Michael Berkery

Michael Berkery

Jan 12, 2023

Michael Berkery age 65, of Greenwood, IN formerly of New Lenox, Il passed away on January 12, 2023. Beloved husband of his high school sweetheart, Nancy Berkery, nee Williams. Proud Father of Michael (Chelsea) and the Late Patrick & Matthew; proud grandfather of Colton. Caring Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting Disney...

Catherine Kordik

Catherine Kordik

Jan 6, 2023

Catherine Kordik, nee Misun, age 94, late of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on January 6th. Preceded in death by her husband, William R. Kordik Loving mother of Ellen Kordik (Tom Watembach), Billy (Dawn) Kordik and Mike (Tammy) Kordik. Beloved grandmother of Paul, Lauren, Brian (Rosie), Jamie Schultz, Derek (Brandi) Buchmeier, Vera Drew, Christa (Eric) KordikSmith, and great grandmother of Angel,...

Lee Ann Klein

Lee Ann Klein

Jan 5, 2023

Lee Ann Klein nee Lyons, age 74, late of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on January 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Thomas Klein for 52 years. Loving mother of Thomas (Joan) Klein and Rebecca (David) Souliotis. Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Sebastian) Johnson, Thomas and Matthew Klein, Breanna, Scarlett, and David Souliotis. Cherished great-grandmother of Tucker...

Bridget J. Dougal

Bridget J. Dougal

Dec 29, 2022

Bridget J. Dougal (Page) loved God deeply and was called home to him on Thursday, December 29, 2022. She is now serving the Lord as His angel. Bridget suffered from rheumatoid arthritis for over forty years. This disease started to progress rapidly in the last two years with no possible relief. This was very depressing for her, but her faith...

Deacon Robert "Bob" Kaminski

Deacon Robert "Bob" Kaminski

Dec 25, 2022

Deacon Robert (Bob) S. Kaminski, 86, of Mokena Illinois, took flight as an angel in the early morning hours of Christmas day. The past two years he bravely fought against increasingly declining health. He remained positive, optimistic, maintained his sense of humor and struggled without complaint. He continued to inspire all who had the privilege to know him. He believed...

Theresa J. Mackowiak

Theresa J. Mackowiak

Dec 21, 2022

Theresa J. Mackowiak, passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. She was born in Chicago in 1930 and married a Combat Veteran of WWII for 64 years, John. They delivered to America four adult children, Mariellen, Kathy, Bruce and John; there are also six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mom and Dad's life was another example of the "Greatest Generation."...

Ingrid M. Butler

Ingrid M. Butler

Dec 21, 2022

Ingrid M. Butler, age 68, late of Mokena, IL. Preceded in death by her parents Josef & Elfriede Masek. Beloved wife of Michael Butler. Caring sister of Gerda (the late Josef) Neumayer. Cherished sister-in-law of Sheila Butler and Richard (Lorie) Butler. Cherished aunt of Joseph (Torie) Butler, cousin of Xenia Reickah, and niece of Hermann Koril. Ingrid worked at St....

Sharon J. Duehr

Sharon J. Duehr

Dec 21, 2022

Sharon J. Duehr nee Kohl, age 83, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully December 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Duehr. Loving mother of Dianna (Art) Smoljan. Cherished grandmother of Michael (Annie) Smoljan and Lindsay (David) Perry. Cherished great-grandmother of John Smoljan. Caring sister of the late Robert (Elaine) Kohl and Leslie (Carol McNichols) Kohl. Caring sister-in-law...

Arlene Marcella Bisbikis

Arlene Marcella Bisbikis

Dec 20, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

Brett A. Erickson

Brett A. Erickson

Dec 16, 2022

“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. May he lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26. On December 16th at 11:30 am, the Lord made His face to shine upon Brett Alan Erickson, age 57 of Mokena, IL, and gave...

Mary H. Putman

Mary H. Putman

Dec 15, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love, we mourn the passing of Mary Putman, 90, of Mokena, Illinois. She passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on December 15, 2022. She was born in Amsterdam to the late Louis and Cornnelius Stoelinga. She is survived by her husband Anton, four sons, John (Tina), James, Thomas, deceased, (Jackie),...

Donald M. Sladek

Donald M. Sladek

Dec 14, 2022

Donald M. Sladek, age 90. late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Helen Sladek, Loving father of Donna (Mike) O'Brien, Linda (Dennis) Carduff, Anne-Marie (Bob) Penz, and Don (Missy) Sladek. Cherished grandpa of Michelle, Chris, Kim, Matt, Dave, Jackie, Joey, Jake, Josh, and Great grandpa of (6).

Anna Sinise

Anna Sinise

Dec 13, 2022

Visitation Friday December 16, 2022, 9:30-10:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park IL. 60477. Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Incarnation Catholic Church. Interment in St. Benedict Cemetery.

Wanda Jendral

Wanda Jendral

Dec 11, 2022

Entombment Service was held December 14, 2022 at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Mary K. Cella

Mary K. Cella

Dec 9, 2022

Mary K. “Kathy” Cella, age 83 of Chicago Heights, wife for 47 years to the late Joseph Cella. Mother of Mike (Christine), the late Tom (Teri) Cella and Peggy (Bill) O’Brien. Grandmother of Nicole (Joe) Baber, Tony (Jenna), Stephanie (Bob) Sindelar, Matt (Katelyn), Brandon and Megan O’Brien and Joyce Garside. Great grandmother to Dylan, Braxton, Carson, Mallory, Mia, Anna, Ellie,...

Vasiliki Poulos

Vasiliki Poulos

Dec 8, 2022

Vasiliki “Vaso” Poulos, 82, (nee Seretis) fell asleep peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 8th, 2022. Vaso was born on October 14, 1940 in Spata, Greece to Katina and Thanasis Seretis. Vaso was the beloved wife of Nikolas “Niko” Poulos whom she married on June 12, 1966. They enjoyed 56 years together. She was...

Thomas J. Hendricks

Thomas J. Hendricks

Dec 7, 2022

Thomas J. Hendricks, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband for 56 years of Katheryne Hendricks nee Smith. Loving father of Kurt and Paula (Kerwin) Laurie. Caring grandfather of Emma and Grace Hendricks, Janai Laurie. Dear brother in law, uncle and great uncle. Former daughter in law Barbara Hendricks. Funeral Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10:00...

Thomas F. Nolan Iii

Thomas F. Nolan Iii

Dec 5, 2022

Thomas F. Nolan III, age 84, long time resident of Tinley Park, IL, US Army Veteran, retired AT&T Executive. Beloved husband of Sara Nolan nee Guzick. Loving father of Tom (Patty), Tim (Debbie), Theresa, Kathy (Rob) Krueger. Caring grandfather of Kyle, Kevin, Ryan, Josh, Maggie, Kate, Carolyn, Sara, Allie, Nolan and Brenden. Dear friend of many. Tom was a parishioner...

Eleanor E. Pieczonka

Eleanor E. Pieczonka

Dec 2, 2022

Eleanor E. Pieczonka, age 89, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Pieczonka. Loving mother of Debra (Linda Henn) Pieczonka, David (Chris) Pieczonka, Denise (Tod) Friske, Danette (Jeff) Wells, and the late Donna Pieczonka. Caring sister of Helen Lundberg, and Gloria Buksa and numerous deceased siblings. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished grandmother of...

Sr. Patricia Dailey

Sr. Patricia Dailey

Nov 29, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

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