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Helen L. Priestley
Oct 3, 2022
Helen L. Priestley nee Small, age 95, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Priestley. Loving mother of John (Nicole), Martin, James (Eileen), Joseph (Cathy), the late Dan (Diane), and the late Thomas Priestley. Caring sister of Br. James Small, S.J., the late John Small, the late Sr. Paulina Small, R.S.M.,...
Joseph G. Shourek
Sep 29, 2022
Joseph G. Shourek, age 65, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Diane Shourek. Loving father of Christopher (Idania), and Kyle Shourek. Cherished grandpa of Nevin, Andrew, Kaden, and Aubrey. Dear brother of Dorie (Ed) Kazupski, and Tami Askew. Visitation Thursday, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. Funeral Mass of Christian...
Polly Heim
Sep 28, 2022
Polly Jeanette Heim nee Wallace, age 91, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Born to the late Ralph and Mervane Wallace. Survived by her loving family; Son Craig (Sharon) Heim, Grandsons Daniel (Shannon) Heim, Wesley (Amy) Heim, Grand Daughter Krista (Nathan) Brouwer, Great grandchildren Jessica, Arthur, Brian, Henry, and Savannah. Sister Janina (late Charles) Pronger. Several nieces and nephews, cousins, and...
Gerald A. Larson
Sep 28, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” A. Larson, age 85, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Marlyn “Sue” Larson nee Laycock. Loving father of Kathy (John) Cusimano, Eric (Margaret), Todd (Michelle), Marc (Marty) Larson. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Ryan) Bancsy, Abbey (Tony) Imhof, Eric, Morgan, Caroline Larson, Luke, Cade, Marc Larson, Kacey, Collin, Kaitlyn Kintz and great grandfather of the fabulous five; Rylee,...
Linda M. Krueger
Sep 26, 2022
Linda M. Krueger, age 67. Beloved daughter of the late William P. Meyers Sr. and Sharleen Kriss nee Mohler. Loving sister of Patricia (Michael) Schilf, William Jr. (Mary) Meyers, Susan (Mark) Mikenis, the late Lawrence Meyers, and the late John E. Meyers. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of many. Cherished companion of Terry Barber. Grand-daughter of...
Michael P. Mallo
Sep 24, 2022
Michael P. Mallo, age 61, passed away suddenly September 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Rochelle Mallo 'nee Raquel. Son of the late Richard and Alice Mallo. Caring brother of Robert (Margaret) Mallo. Cherished uncle of Jason Mallo and godfather of Christine (Greg) Schroeder and great uncle of Colette Schroeder. Visitation Monday October 31, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 19515 115th...
Christine N. Casey
Sep 23, 2022
Christine N. Casey 'nee Pratt, age 63, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael Casey. Loving mother of Jennifer (Jason) Bondus, and Amber (Eric) Damm. Caring sister of Kathy (John) Monahan, Bill Pratt, Mike Pratt, and Colleen (Tom) Harascsak. Cherished grandmother of Max, Maggie, Luke, and Mallory. Daughter in law of Mary Cary, sister-in-law of Allen (Deborah) Casey...
Chris J. Dibenedetto
Sep 21, 2022
Chris J. DiBenedetto, age 94, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Gail DiBenedetto nee Brown. Loving father of Dawn (Robert) Smith, Darcy Beasley, and Dominic (Marinella) DiBenedetto. Cherished grandfather of Jake, Sam (Valerie), Ben, Carly, Brittany (Sean), Brian (Tonya), and Christiano and great-grandfather of Declan and Connor. Funeral Saturday October 01, 2022, 10:00 AM at Vandenberg...
Richard A. Norris
Sep 15, 2022
Richard A. Norris, age 86, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully September 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a grounds manager at University of Illinois Chicago for over 22 years. He loved nature, working with his hands, and being outdoors. He was an...
John Patrick Martin Sr.
Sep 9, 2022
John Patrick Martin, Sr. passed away September 9, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Rose Eileen, nee McMillin and Joyce, nee Bettenhausen. Loving father of John (Jill), James, the late Michael (Carla) and Karen (John) Schelk. Stepfather to Mary Foyut, the late Diana (Jeff) Jankus and Joseph (Lori) Novak. Proud grandfather and great grandfather many;...
Florence M. Record
Sep 9, 2022
Florence M. Record, age 91, passed away Friday September 09, 2022. Born September 15, 1930, to Alfred and Pearl Mueller and stepfather Raymond Hauert. Loving mother of Bob (Sharyn) (the late Jean) Record, Bill (Toni) Record, Sue (Bill) Murray, Barb Wentz, and Debbie (Joe) Groller. Caring sister of Elaine (the late Ron) Tatro, and Sandy (Wayne) Graff. Cherished grandmother of...
Harry V. Anderson
Sep 4, 2022
Harry Vernon Anderson, age 96, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away after a long fulfilling life on September 4, 2022 at his residence, Tinley Court Catered Living Facility. Harry proudly served our country as a pilot and navigator with the United States Air Corp. He worked at Republic Steel, Reynold’s Metals, and finally as a Mechanical Estimator with J.M....
Diana C. Hrabe
Sep 3, 2022
Diana C. Hrabe nee Neuer, age 78, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the James Hrabe. Loving mother of late Darren and Jim (Christy). Proud grandma of Jessica (Rob Buckley), Jason, Megan, Rebecca, and Jacob. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 3:00-8:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. Funeral Service, Thursday 10:00...
Antonio M. Di Carlo
Aug 30, 2022
Antonio M. Di Carlo, age 49, Beloved son of the late Michele and Maria Di Carlo nee Summa. Brother of Pasquale (Francesca), Roberto (Filomena). Loving father of Matteo, Antonio, and Isabella. Caring companion of Angela. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Funeral Friday, September 09, 2022, 9:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477...
Paul M. Cowger
Aug 29, 2022
Paul M. Cowger, age 51, late of South Chicago Heights. Beloved father of Jace (Maggie), Adam, and Andrew Perry. Dear life-long friend of Carol Acke. Caring son of the late Ronald and Judith Cowger. Preceded in death by his loving sister Robin. Caring brother of Sherry, Harold “Buddy”, Gerald, Lori, and Kim. Loving cousin and uncle of many. When reflecting...
James Edward Nichols Sr.
Aug 28, 2022
James "Ratman" Edward Nichols Sr. Passed suddenly in his home late evening August 27 2022. Born June 30, 1940 to James & Lela (Morris) Nichols of Tuscumbia AL. (Predeceased) Also predeceased by his precious son James "Lil Rat" Nichols Jr., brothers William Ellis Nichols, Clayburn Nichols, Kenneth Nichols, and sisters Birdie Lee Nichols & Irene Nichols. Survived by granddaughter Jennifer...
Michael A. Labriola Sr.
Aug 27, 2022
Michael A. Labriola, Sr., 77, of Alsip, Illinois passed away on August 27th, 2022. Born on May 12th, 1945, Michael was the youngest child to Michael and Mary (Sinisi) Labriola and grew up in an Italian family in Blue Island, Illinois with his sister Barbara and an entire neighborhood full of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Here his love of cars...
Donna Nicolai-Schulz
Aug 27, 2022
Donna Nicolai-Schulz, age 74, of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul Schulz; loving mother of Theodore (Stacey) Schulz, Therese (Henry) Villarreal, and the late Amanda and Quentin Schulz; proud grandmother of Zachary Schulz, Nathan Schulz, Landon Villarreal, and Lillian Villarreal; and dear sister of William Nicolai. Donna...
Gordon W. Ehrhart
Aug 26, 2022
Gordon W. Ehrhart, age 89, US Army Veteran, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Sonja Ehrhart. Loving father of Debra (Gregg) Zaborowski, David (Rosa) Keller, Linda Ehrhart, Karen (Earl) Matrenec, and Larry (Dawn) Ehrhart. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Ryan, Cristina, Danielle, Rachel, Carly, Joey, Alexis, and Zachery. Caring brother of the late Lois Sklar and the...
Elizabeth A. Riggio
Aug 23, 2022
Elizabeth A. Riggio, age 94, late of Florence AZ, formerly of Mokena, IL, passed away August 23, 2022. Elizabeth was a graduate of Visitation Catholic High School and St. Gabriel Elementary School. She enjoyed going on vacations, especially to Michigan. Elizabeth was an avid White Sox fan. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Beloved wife of...
Helen L. Priestley
Oct 3, 2022
Helen L. Priestley nee Small, age 95, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Priestley. Loving mother of John (Nicole), Martin, James (Eileen), Joseph (Cathy), the late Dan (Diane), and the late Thomas Priestley. Caring sister of Br. James Small, S.J., the late John Small, the late Sr. Paulina Small, R.S.M.,...
Joseph G. Shourek
Sep 29, 2022
Joseph G. Shourek, age 65, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Diane Shourek. Loving father of Christopher (Idania), and Kyle Shourek. Cherished grandpa of Nevin, Andrew, Kaden, and Aubrey. Dear brother of Dorie (Ed) Kazupski, and Tami Askew. Visitation Thursday, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. Funeral Mass of Christian...
Polly Heim
Sep 28, 2022
Polly Jeanette Heim nee Wallace, age 91, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Born to the late Ralph and Mervane Wallace. Survived by her loving family; Son Craig (Sharon) Heim, Grandsons Daniel (Shannon) Heim, Wesley (Amy) Heim, Grand Daughter Krista (Nathan) Brouwer, Great grandchildren Jessica, Arthur, Brian, Henry, and Savannah. Sister Janina (late Charles) Pronger. Several nieces and nephews, cousins, and...
Gerald A. Larson
Sep 28, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” A. Larson, age 85, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Marlyn “Sue” Larson nee Laycock. Loving father of Kathy (John) Cusimano, Eric (Margaret), Todd (Michelle), Marc (Marty) Larson. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Ryan) Bancsy, Abbey (Tony) Imhof, Eric, Morgan, Caroline Larson, Luke, Cade, Marc Larson, Kacey, Collin, Kaitlyn Kintz and great grandfather of the fabulous five; Rylee,...
Linda M. Krueger
Sep 26, 2022
Linda M. Krueger, age 67. Beloved daughter of the late William P. Meyers Sr. and Sharleen Kriss nee Mohler. Loving sister of Patricia (Michael) Schilf, William Jr. (Mary) Meyers, Susan (Mark) Mikenis, the late Lawrence Meyers, and the late John E. Meyers. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of many. Cherished companion of Terry Barber. Grand-daughter of...
Michael P. Mallo
Sep 24, 2022
Michael P. Mallo, age 61, passed away suddenly September 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Rochelle Mallo 'nee Raquel. Son of the late Richard and Alice Mallo. Caring brother of Robert (Margaret) Mallo. Cherished uncle of Jason Mallo and godfather of Christine (Greg) Schroeder and great uncle of Colette Schroeder. Visitation Monday October 31, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 19515 115th...
Christine N. Casey
Sep 23, 2022
Christine N. Casey 'nee Pratt, age 63, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael Casey. Loving mother of Jennifer (Jason) Bondus, and Amber (Eric) Damm. Caring sister of Kathy (John) Monahan, Bill Pratt, Mike Pratt, and Colleen (Tom) Harascsak. Cherished grandmother of Max, Maggie, Luke, and Mallory. Daughter in law of Mary Cary, sister-in-law of Allen (Deborah) Casey...
Chris J. Dibenedetto
Sep 21, 2022
Chris J. DiBenedetto, age 94, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Gail DiBenedetto nee Brown. Loving father of Dawn (Robert) Smith, Darcy Beasley, and Dominic (Marinella) DiBenedetto. Cherished grandfather of Jake, Sam (Valerie), Ben, Carly, Brittany (Sean), Brian (Tonya), and Christiano and great-grandfather of Declan and Connor. Funeral Saturday October 01, 2022, 10:00 AM at Vandenberg...
Richard A. Norris
Sep 15, 2022
Richard A. Norris, age 86, late of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully September 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was a veteran of the United States Army and worked as a grounds manager at University of Illinois Chicago for over 22 years. He loved nature, working with his hands, and being outdoors. He was an...
John Patrick Martin Sr.
Sep 9, 2022
John Patrick Martin, Sr. passed away September 9, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Rose Eileen, nee McMillin and Joyce, nee Bettenhausen. Loving father of John (Jill), James, the late Michael (Carla) and Karen (John) Schelk. Stepfather to Mary Foyut, the late Diana (Jeff) Jankus and Joseph (Lori) Novak. Proud grandfather and great grandfather many;...
Florence M. Record
Sep 9, 2022
Florence M. Record, age 91, passed away Friday September 09, 2022. Born September 15, 1930, to Alfred and Pearl Mueller and stepfather Raymond Hauert. Loving mother of Bob (Sharyn) (the late Jean) Record, Bill (Toni) Record, Sue (Bill) Murray, Barb Wentz, and Debbie (Joe) Groller. Caring sister of Elaine (the late Ron) Tatro, and Sandy (Wayne) Graff. Cherished grandmother of...
Harry V. Anderson
Sep 4, 2022
Harry Vernon Anderson, age 96, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away after a long fulfilling life on September 4, 2022 at his residence, Tinley Court Catered Living Facility. Harry proudly served our country as a pilot and navigator with the United States Air Corp. He worked at Republic Steel, Reynold’s Metals, and finally as a Mechanical Estimator with J.M....
Diana C. Hrabe
Sep 3, 2022
Diana C. Hrabe nee Neuer, age 78, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the James Hrabe. Loving mother of late Darren and Jim (Christy). Proud grandma of Jessica (Rob Buckley), Jason, Megan, Rebecca, and Jacob. Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 3:00-8:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. Funeral Service, Thursday 10:00...
Antonio M. Di Carlo
Aug 30, 2022
Antonio M. Di Carlo, age 49, Beloved son of the late Michele and Maria Di Carlo nee Summa. Brother of Pasquale (Francesca), Roberto (Filomena). Loving father of Matteo, Antonio, and Isabella. Caring companion of Angela. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Funeral Friday, September 09, 2022, 9:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477...
Paul M. Cowger
Aug 29, 2022
Paul M. Cowger, age 51, late of South Chicago Heights. Beloved father of Jace (Maggie), Adam, and Andrew Perry. Dear life-long friend of Carol Acke. Caring son of the late Ronald and Judith Cowger. Preceded in death by his loving sister Robin. Caring brother of Sherry, Harold “Buddy”, Gerald, Lori, and Kim. Loving cousin and uncle of many. When reflecting...
James Edward Nichols Sr.
Aug 28, 2022
James "Ratman" Edward Nichols Sr. Passed suddenly in his home late evening August 27 2022. Born June 30, 1940 to James & Lela (Morris) Nichols of Tuscumbia AL. (Predeceased) Also predeceased by his precious son James "Lil Rat" Nichols Jr., brothers William Ellis Nichols, Clayburn Nichols, Kenneth Nichols, and sisters Birdie Lee Nichols & Irene Nichols. Survived by granddaughter Jennifer...
Michael A. Labriola Sr.
Aug 27, 2022
Michael A. Labriola, Sr., 77, of Alsip, Illinois passed away on August 27th, 2022. Born on May 12th, 1945, Michael was the youngest child to Michael and Mary (Sinisi) Labriola and grew up in an Italian family in Blue Island, Illinois with his sister Barbara and an entire neighborhood full of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Here his love of cars...
Donna Nicolai-Schulz
Aug 27, 2022
Donna Nicolai-Schulz, age 74, of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul Schulz; loving mother of Theodore (Stacey) Schulz, Therese (Henry) Villarreal, and the late Amanda and Quentin Schulz; proud grandmother of Zachary Schulz, Nathan Schulz, Landon Villarreal, and Lillian Villarreal; and dear sister of William Nicolai. Donna...
Gordon W. Ehrhart
Aug 26, 2022
Gordon W. Ehrhart, age 89, US Army Veteran, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Sonja Ehrhart. Loving father of Debra (Gregg) Zaborowski, David (Rosa) Keller, Linda Ehrhart, Karen (Earl) Matrenec, and Larry (Dawn) Ehrhart. Cherished grandfather of Eric, Ryan, Cristina, Danielle, Rachel, Carly, Joey, Alexis, and Zachery. Caring brother of the late Lois Sklar and the...
Elizabeth A. Riggio
Aug 23, 2022
Elizabeth A. Riggio, age 94, late of Florence AZ, formerly of Mokena, IL, passed away August 23, 2022. Elizabeth was a graduate of Visitation Catholic High School and St. Gabriel Elementary School. She enjoyed going on vacations, especially to Michigan. Elizabeth was an avid White Sox fan. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Beloved wife of...
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