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Patricia A. Keuch
Jan 21, 2023
Patricia A. Keuch nèe Smith, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Warren Mell and the late Harold “Bud” Keuch. Loving mother of Christiane Mell, late Mark, Steven Mell, and Cheri Mell. Proud and caring grandma Kevin (Julie). Arrangements entrusted to Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Edward J. Skuta
Jan 18, 2023
Edward J. Skuta, 95, of Aventura, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023, to join his beloved wife Jean of 61 years. Born on September 3, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Sophie Skuta, Edward spent a part of his young life working on his family’s farm and riding horses bareback with his siblings, Josephine, Joan, and Stanley,...
Joseph R. Milles
Jan 18, 2023
Joseph Milles, 93, passed away on January 18, 2023, Loving husband of the late Ruth Louise Milles. Beloved father of Donna (late Gregory) Berk, Cynthia Hagerman, late Ronna (John) Shanks, Elizabeth (Martin) Mitchell, Lisa (Matthew) Ancona, Mark Milles, Frederick Milles, and grandfather of 15. Caring companion of Constance Mars and dear brother of Nancy Langley. Services will be held on...
Phillip K. Zarobsky
Jan 18, 2023
Phillip Kerry Zarobsky, Sr., 66, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Oak Forest, Illinois. Kerry Zarobsky was born on July 24, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to John Zarobsky and Dorothy Zarobsky. Kerry was an avid golfer, chef, and fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Chicago Bears, and Chicago White Sox. He worked in the dry cleaning industry and owned...
Faye M. Balbinot
Jan 16, 2023
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Faye M. Balbinot, loving mother of eleven children and friend to many, passed away of natural causes at the age of 95. Faye was tenderly surrounded by her family in her passing at her home in Tinley Park, Illinois. Faye was born on June 13, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa to Nelz and Bessie Christensen,...
Annie L. Rangel
Jan 15, 2023
Annie L. Rangel ‘nee Rives, age 84, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of John Rangel. Loving mother of Christopher (Joy) Rangel, and Stefaine Biedenharn. Cherished grandmother of Briana, Bianca (Michael) Pena, James, Sarrah, Jacob, and (6) great-grandchildren. Caring aunt and sister-in-law to many. Funeral Friday, January 20, 2023, 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home to St. George Church,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
Patricia A. Keuch
Jan 21, 2023
Patricia A. Keuch nèe Smith, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Warren Mell and the late Harold “Bud” Keuch. Loving mother of Christiane Mell, late Mark, Steven Mell, and Cheri Mell. Proud and caring grandma Kevin (Julie). Arrangements entrusted to Vandenberg Funeral Home - Tinley Park. Cremation rites have been accorded.
Edward J. Skuta
Jan 18, 2023
Edward J. Skuta, 95, of Aventura, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023, to join his beloved wife Jean of 61 years. Born on September 3, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Sophie Skuta, Edward spent a part of his young life working on his family’s farm and riding horses bareback with his siblings, Josephine, Joan, and Stanley,...
Joseph R. Milles
Jan 18, 2023
Joseph Milles, 93, passed away on January 18, 2023, Loving husband of the late Ruth Louise Milles. Beloved father of Donna (late Gregory) Berk, Cynthia Hagerman, late Ronna (John) Shanks, Elizabeth (Martin) Mitchell, Lisa (Matthew) Ancona, Mark Milles, Frederick Milles, and grandfather of 15. Caring companion of Constance Mars and dear brother of Nancy Langley. Services will be held on...
Phillip K. Zarobsky
Jan 18, 2023
Phillip Kerry Zarobsky, Sr., 66, passed away on January 18, 2023, in Oak Forest, Illinois. Kerry Zarobsky was born on July 24, 1956 in Chicago, IL, to John Zarobsky and Dorothy Zarobsky. Kerry was an avid golfer, chef, and fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Chicago Bears, and Chicago White Sox. He worked in the dry cleaning industry and owned...
Faye M. Balbinot
Jan 16, 2023
On Monday, January 16, 2023, Faye M. Balbinot, loving mother of eleven children and friend to many, passed away of natural causes at the age of 95. Faye was tenderly surrounded by her family in her passing at her home in Tinley Park, Illinois. Faye was born on June 13, 1927, in Des Moines, Iowa to Nelz and Bessie Christensen,...
Annie L. Rangel
Jan 15, 2023
Annie L. Rangel ‘nee Rives, age 84, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of John Rangel. Loving mother of Christopher (Joy) Rangel, and Stefaine Biedenharn. Cherished grandmother of Briana, Bianca (Michael) Pena, James, Sarrah, Jacob, and (6) great-grandchildren. Caring aunt and sister-in-law to many. Funeral Friday, January 20, 2023, 9:30 AM at the Funeral Home to St. George Church,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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.
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