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Joseph A. Cartolano
Nov 27, 2022
Joseph Cartolano, age 51, long time resident of Orland Park and graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, passed away on November 23. Joseph loved taking things apart and fixing them since he was a child. He was a hard-working business owner who poured his heart and soul into his company, Audio Tech. When he wasn’t working you could find him...
Leonard J. Stein
Nov 26, 2022
Leonard J. Stein, Age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Bunnie Stein nee Pribyl. Loving father of Kyle (Alain) Binette, Kim (Tom) Bierne, and the late Philip Stein. Cherished grandfather of Corey Anne Krol, Jared Krol, Justin Binette and Shayna Van Bruggen. Proud great grandfather of Theo, and Beau. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Gloria L. Fowler
Nov 26, 2022
Gloria L. Fowler nee Anderson, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard Fowler. Loving mother of Rick (Joyce), Tom (Marilyn), Cheryl (Jerry) Cassidy, Tim (Sonya). Proud grandmother of Bobby, Katie, Brian, Michael, Lisa, Jerry Jr., Jenny, Jimmy, Chelsea, Jessica and great grandmother of Brecken, Everett, Jack, Lee, Grace, Lily, Addie, Hadley, Maisey, Carter, Cammie,...
John G. Richardson
Nov 21, 2022
John G. Richardson, age 77, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away November 21, 2022. U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran. John was an aviation enthusiast, an artist, and enjoyed fishing. Loving father of Michael (Michelle) Richardson, Keith Richardson, and Steve Richardson. Caring grandfather of Katrina, Connor, and Kyle. Beloved husband of the late Deborah (nee’ Whitworth) Richardson. Dear son of the...
David James Hersrud
Nov 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of David “DJ” Hersrud announce his sudden passing on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 33. Preceding him in death are his Mother Diane Hersrud and his Uncle Jim Szykowny. DJ is survived by his father David R. Hersrud and his beloved daughters Gianna and Dahlia. He will be forever...
Jeffery P. Gilbert
Nov 18, 2022
Jeffery P. Gilbert, age 47, passed away suddenly November 18, 2022. Dear son of Steve (Julie) Gilbert, and Karen (Chuck) Patterson. Cherished father of Anthony, Elaine, and Theodore. Caring brother of Stephanie Gilbert, and the late John Patterson. Proud uncle of Madison Gilbert. Loving grandfather of 6.
Donald J. Hempen
Nov 16, 2022
Donald J. Hempen, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, passed away November 16, 2022. Loving father of Jeffrey Hempen, the late Donelle, Anthony, and Michelle Hempen. Caring grandfather of Mason and Karina. Beloved husband of the late Maxine (nee’ Sudholt) Hempen. Dear son of the late Herman and Rose Hempen. Memorial Visitation, Friday, December 2, 2022, 3:00 PM until time...
Irene Seymour
Nov 16, 2022
Irene Seymour, age 99, of New Lenox passed away November 16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Murray Beecher-Cook and Ralph Seymour; loving mother of Nancy (Edward) Stephens, Sandra (Michael) Van De North, and the late Robert Allan Cook; proud grandmother Daryl Gasaway, Tom (Amie) Gasaway, Jack Gasaway, Ed (Julie) Stephens, Brandon (Tammy) Johnson, Scott (Erin) Johnson, and Pam (Greg)...
Mary Ann Marnell
Nov 10, 2022
Mary Ann Marnell nee Lave, age 87, late of New Lenox, IL. formerly of Chicago, Garfield Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Marnell. Loving mother of Debra Jones, Joseph Jr. (Jackie) Marnell. Proud grandmother of Daniel (Lisa), Kelly (Joe), and Kevin (Madelyn) Jones, Stephanie (Ryan) Darnell, Lindsey, Joseph, and Erin Marnell. Caring great grandmother of Kaitlyn, Daniel, Patrick, and...
Kathryn L. Fredenberger
Nov 10, 2022
Kathryn Louise Fredenberger of Naperville, Illinois, passed on November 10, 2022. Kathryn was 92 years old and the oldest daughter of Frank and Hattie Mankin of Golconda, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband James Fredenberger. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Ann Fredenberger and Julia Kay Goodwin, son-in-law Tony Goodwin, and grandchildren Hattie and Maxwell Goodwin....
Donald E. Schlegel
Nov 7, 2022
Donald E. Schlegel August 29, 1937- November 7, 2022 Don was born on August 29, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the first child of Edward and Katherine Schlegel; about nine years later, he was joined by his younger brother, James P. Schlegel. They lived in a 3 bedroom/1 bath home in Mt. Greenwood. While we would like to list...
Andrew G. Howell
Nov 4, 2022
Andrew G. Howell, age 73, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away November 4, 2022. U.S. Army Veteran. Andrew worked for the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. Beloved husband of Pamela Howell. Loving father of Keith (Colleen) Howell. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Bridget, Maureen, Patrick, and Clare. Dear son of the late Eugene and Frances Howell. Kind brother of the late...
Susan Gulliford
Oct 30, 2022
Susan Gulliford nee Siddons, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul Gulliford. Loving Aunt of Todd (Patty) Havel, Paul (Martie) Havel, Gail (Mark) Mistretta, Gwen (Dave) Cabral, and Gary (Jean) Ames. Dear daughter of the late George and Muriel Siddons. Caring friend of many. Susan enjoyed going to the farmers market every...
William "Bill" Olson Sr.
Oct 27, 2022
William “Bill” Olson Sr. , age 75, United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran 1966-1968. Beloved husband of the late Lynn Olson. Loving father of William Olson Jr. and Julie (Daniel) Redican. Proud papa of Hannah, Nolan, and Faith Redican. Caring brother of Cecilia Solner, Rudy, George, Eddie, and Harry Olson. Dear brother in law, uncle, and friend. Bill spent a...
Marcia A. Wise
Oct 26, 2022
Marcia A. Wise nee Largen, age 83, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Dale Wise. Loving mother Diane (Ron Enright) White, Scott (Maureen), Christopher (Mary Lynch), Brian (Melanie). Caring grandmother of Sarah (Ryan) Bromer, Matthew White, Jason (Faith) Wise, Eric Wise, Nathan Wise, Caden Wise, Ava Wise, Gavin Wise and great grandmother of Mila Wise and Kendall...
Josephine S. Norgard
Oct 26, 2022
Josephine S. Norgard nee Gawley, age 94, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 26, 2022. Loving mother of David (Sherry) Norgard, Daniel (Vicki) Norgard, and the late Judith Norgard. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Clifford) Boehl, Jacquelyn (Troy) Weiss, and Rebecca (David) Dobson. Cherished great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late James Norgard. Dear daughter of the late...
Shirley L. Killham
Oct 24, 2022
Shirley L. Killham, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late George E. Killham. Loving mother of Melanie (Robert) Johnson, and Maribeth (Joseph) Ebert. Cherished grandma of Andrew, Ryan, Morgan. Caring sister of Robert Stepanek, and Carol Eskridge. Visitation Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL....
James "Jimmy" W. Kolalis Sr.
Oct 19, 2022
James “Jimmy” W. Kolalis Sr., age 59, resided in Fremont, MI and Mokena, IL, passed away October 19, 2022 at his home. He was a Union Ironworker. James enjoyed spending time with family, friends, riding his motorcycle, working, and traveling. Beloved son of Ponnie Jo (Bumgarner) and the late Walter A. Kolalis. Loving father of Michele, James Jr., Jillian, Timmy,...
Patricia A. Stromberg
Oct 15, 2022
Patricia A. Stromberg nee Ingala, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of James Stromberg. Loving mother of Annette (David) Simons and James Jr. (Jennifer) Stromberg. Caring sister of Jim (June) Ingala and John Ingala. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Matthew) Marcordes, Conner Schouten, Brett Stromberg, Gabe...
Joseph A. Cartolano
Nov 27, 2022
Joseph Cartolano, age 51, long time resident of Orland Park and graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, passed away on November 23. Joseph loved taking things apart and fixing them since he was a child. He was a hard-working business owner who poured his heart and soul into his company, Audio Tech. When he wasn’t working you could find him...
Leonard J. Stein
Nov 26, 2022
Leonard J. Stein, Age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Bunnie Stein nee Pribyl. Loving father of Kyle (Alain) Binette, Kim (Tom) Bierne, and the late Philip Stein. Cherished grandfather of Corey Anne Krol, Jared Krol, Justin Binette and Shayna Van Bruggen. Proud great grandfather of Theo, and Beau. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Gloria L. Fowler
Nov 26, 2022
Gloria L. Fowler nee Anderson, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard Fowler. Loving mother of Rick (Joyce), Tom (Marilyn), Cheryl (Jerry) Cassidy, Tim (Sonya). Proud grandmother of Bobby, Katie, Brian, Michael, Lisa, Jerry Jr., Jenny, Jimmy, Chelsea, Jessica and great grandmother of Brecken, Everett, Jack, Lee, Grace, Lily, Addie, Hadley, Maisey, Carter, Cammie,...
John G. Richardson
Nov 21, 2022
John G. Richardson, age 77, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away November 21, 2022. U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran. John was an aviation enthusiast, an artist, and enjoyed fishing. Loving father of Michael (Michelle) Richardson, Keith Richardson, and Steve Richardson. Caring grandfather of Katrina, Connor, and Kyle. Beloved husband of the late Deborah (nee’ Whitworth) Richardson. Dear son of the...
David James Hersrud
Nov 21, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of David “DJ” Hersrud announce his sudden passing on Monday, November 21, 2022, at the age of 33. Preceding him in death are his Mother Diane Hersrud and his Uncle Jim Szykowny. DJ is survived by his father David R. Hersrud and his beloved daughters Gianna and Dahlia. He will be forever...
Jeffery P. Gilbert
Nov 18, 2022
Jeffery P. Gilbert, age 47, passed away suddenly November 18, 2022. Dear son of Steve (Julie) Gilbert, and Karen (Chuck) Patterson. Cherished father of Anthony, Elaine, and Theodore. Caring brother of Stephanie Gilbert, and the late John Patterson. Proud uncle of Madison Gilbert. Loving grandfather of 6.
Donald J. Hempen
Nov 16, 2022
Donald J. Hempen, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, passed away November 16, 2022. Loving father of Jeffrey Hempen, the late Donelle, Anthony, and Michelle Hempen. Caring grandfather of Mason and Karina. Beloved husband of the late Maxine (nee’ Sudholt) Hempen. Dear son of the late Herman and Rose Hempen. Memorial Visitation, Friday, December 2, 2022, 3:00 PM until time...
Irene Seymour
Nov 16, 2022
Irene Seymour, age 99, of New Lenox passed away November 16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Murray Beecher-Cook and Ralph Seymour; loving mother of Nancy (Edward) Stephens, Sandra (Michael) Van De North, and the late Robert Allan Cook; proud grandmother Daryl Gasaway, Tom (Amie) Gasaway, Jack Gasaway, Ed (Julie) Stephens, Brandon (Tammy) Johnson, Scott (Erin) Johnson, and Pam (Greg)...
Mary Ann Marnell
Nov 10, 2022
Mary Ann Marnell nee Lave, age 87, late of New Lenox, IL. formerly of Chicago, Garfield Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Marnell. Loving mother of Debra Jones, Joseph Jr. (Jackie) Marnell. Proud grandmother of Daniel (Lisa), Kelly (Joe), and Kevin (Madelyn) Jones, Stephanie (Ryan) Darnell, Lindsey, Joseph, and Erin Marnell. Caring great grandmother of Kaitlyn, Daniel, Patrick, and...
Kathryn L. Fredenberger
Nov 10, 2022
Kathryn Louise Fredenberger of Naperville, Illinois, passed on November 10, 2022. Kathryn was 92 years old and the oldest daughter of Frank and Hattie Mankin of Golconda, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband James Fredenberger. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Ann Fredenberger and Julia Kay Goodwin, son-in-law Tony Goodwin, and grandchildren Hattie and Maxwell Goodwin....
Donald E. Schlegel
Nov 7, 2022
Donald E. Schlegel August 29, 1937- November 7, 2022 Don was born on August 29, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the first child of Edward and Katherine Schlegel; about nine years later, he was joined by his younger brother, James P. Schlegel. They lived in a 3 bedroom/1 bath home in Mt. Greenwood. While we would like to list...
Andrew G. Howell
Nov 4, 2022
Andrew G. Howell, age 73, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away November 4, 2022. U.S. Army Veteran. Andrew worked for the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. Beloved husband of Pamela Howell. Loving father of Keith (Colleen) Howell. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Bridget, Maureen, Patrick, and Clare. Dear son of the late Eugene and Frances Howell. Kind brother of the late...
Susan Gulliford
Oct 30, 2022
Susan Gulliford nee Siddons, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul Gulliford. Loving Aunt of Todd (Patty) Havel, Paul (Martie) Havel, Gail (Mark) Mistretta, Gwen (Dave) Cabral, and Gary (Jean) Ames. Dear daughter of the late George and Muriel Siddons. Caring friend of many. Susan enjoyed going to the farmers market every...
William "Bill" Olson Sr.
Oct 27, 2022
William “Bill” Olson Sr. , age 75, United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran 1966-1968. Beloved husband of the late Lynn Olson. Loving father of William Olson Jr. and Julie (Daniel) Redican. Proud papa of Hannah, Nolan, and Faith Redican. Caring brother of Cecilia Solner, Rudy, George, Eddie, and Harry Olson. Dear brother in law, uncle, and friend. Bill spent a...
Marcia A. Wise
Oct 26, 2022
Marcia A. Wise nee Largen, age 83, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Dale Wise. Loving mother Diane (Ron Enright) White, Scott (Maureen), Christopher (Mary Lynch), Brian (Melanie). Caring grandmother of Sarah (Ryan) Bromer, Matthew White, Jason (Faith) Wise, Eric Wise, Nathan Wise, Caden Wise, Ava Wise, Gavin Wise and great grandmother of Mila Wise and Kendall...
Josephine S. Norgard
Oct 26, 2022
Josephine S. Norgard nee Gawley, age 94, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 26, 2022. Loving mother of David (Sherry) Norgard, Daniel (Vicki) Norgard, and the late Judith Norgard. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Clifford) Boehl, Jacquelyn (Troy) Weiss, and Rebecca (David) Dobson. Cherished great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late James Norgard. Dear daughter of the late...
Shirley L. Killham
Oct 24, 2022
Shirley L. Killham, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late George E. Killham. Loving mother of Melanie (Robert) Johnson, and Maribeth (Joseph) Ebert. Cherished grandma of Andrew, Ryan, Morgan. Caring sister of Robert Stepanek, and Carol Eskridge. Visitation Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL....
James "Jimmy" W. Kolalis Sr.
Oct 19, 2022
James “Jimmy” W. Kolalis Sr., age 59, resided in Fremont, MI and Mokena, IL, passed away October 19, 2022 at his home. He was a Union Ironworker. James enjoyed spending time with family, friends, riding his motorcycle, working, and traveling. Beloved son of Ponnie Jo (Bumgarner) and the late Walter A. Kolalis. Loving father of Michele, James Jr., Jillian, Timmy,...
Patricia A. Stromberg
Oct 15, 2022
Patricia A. Stromberg nee Ingala, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of James Stromberg. Loving mother of Annette (David) Simons and James Jr. (Jennifer) Stromberg. Caring sister of Jim (June) Ingala and John Ingala. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Matthew) Marcordes, Conner Schouten, Brett Stromberg, Gabe...
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