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Harry V. Anderson

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Christopher K. Steffen

Christopher K. Steffen

Aug 18, 2022

Christopher K. Steffen, age 32, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved husband of Jackie Steffen nee Radzikowski. Caring companion dad to Loueh. Dear son of David and Roxanne Steffen, brother of Nicole Steffen, son in law of Bill and Barb Johnson. Friend to many ! Chris was a Local 134 electrician and an avid Harley Davidson rider. Memorial gathering, Tuesday August...

Victoria L. Earley

Victoria L. Earley

Aug 16, 2022

Victoria L. Earley nee McClory, age 59, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of 34 years to Charles Earley. Loving daughter of Raymond and the late Lucille McClory. Dear sister of Lydia McClory, Deborah (late Norman) Waters, and Rebecca (John) Cavallone. Caring aunt, great aunt, and great grand aunt of many nieces and nephews. Vicky was an independent Avon Representative...

Norman Patterson

Norman Patterson

Aug 15, 2022

Dr. Norman S. Patterson, age 89, late of Frankfort, formerly of Tinley Park, Il. passed away peacefully August 14, 2022. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Patterson nee (Leebelt). Loving father of Steven (Tina) Patterson, Cindy (Tim) Douglas, and Jeff Patterson. Loving brother of his twin, the late Norbert (Lucille) Patterson, the late Dolores Hobbs (Orville Pagles...

Shirley R. Solner

Shirley R. Solner

Aug 14, 2022

Shirley R. Solner, age 55, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 14, 2022. She battled lung and breast cancer for a few months. Beloved wife of Mark Solner. Cherished daughter of the late Maynard and the late Nita Zylstra. Loving mother of Nicholas, Matthew, and Stephanie (Kohl) Solner. Caring sister of Gary (Karen) Zylstra, Greg (Darla) Zylstra, David Olsen,...

Phyllis C. Kazmierczak

Phyllis C. Kazmierczak

Aug 12, 2022

Phyllis C. Kazmierczak (nee Gwizdalski), age 91 late of Tinley Park and formerly of South Chicago and Calumet City, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 after a full and love filled life. Beloved wife of the late Ted for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her parents the late Casimir and late Clara (Baranski). Devoted mother of...

Joan Miklos

Joan Miklos

Aug 7, 2022

No obituary listed.

Fred D. Wolak

Fred D. Wolak

Aug 6, 2022

Fred D Wolak, age 99 late of South Holland. Beloved husband of Reva for 69 years. Devoted father of Kathleen (David) , John (Loretta) , Nancy (Doug) and the late Terri (Greg); loving grandfather of Melissa (Steffen), Lindsey (Jack) and Ben (Kristina) Meghan, Garrett and Patrick (Alex), Dan (Chrissy) and Kevin, Morgan (Cris), Nick (Allison) and Jake (Sydney) Loving great...

Gary Dee Morin

Gary Dee Morin

Aug 5, 2022

Gary D. Morin, age 77, of Oak Forest, IL passed away on August 5, 2022, US Army Veteran - 101st Airborne 1st Battalion 21st Artillery 1st Cavalry Division Korea 1962-1965. Beloved Husband of the late Celiann Morin. Loving father of Donna, Don, Gina, and Greg Morin. Dear brother of Ron (Debbie) Morin, Rick (Marsha) Morin, and Judy (Tony) Kozik. Cherished...

Mary C. Stevenson

Mary C. Stevenson

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Catherine Stevenson née Paul, age 79. Beloved wife of the late George E. Stevenson. Loving mother of David (Alice) Stevenson, Scott Stevenson, and the late Mark Stevenson. Proud and caring grandmother of Ashley, David, and Patrick Stevenson. Visitation Sunday August 7, 2022, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Service Monday 10:30...

Donald R. Bullington

Donald R. Bullington

Aug 2, 2022

Donald R. Bullington, age 91, US Army Veteran and retired Chicago Police Officer. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle Bullington. Loving father of Michael (Jennifer) Bullington, the late Donna (Edward) Prchal, Robert (Lynn) Bullington, Lisa Snyder, and LuAnn (James) Silzer. Cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 3. Caring brother of the late Harold (the late Carmen) Bullington, the late...

Kathleen Corbett

Kathleen Corbett

Aug 1, 2022

Kathleen Corbett, age 80, late of Mokena, IL. Passed away August 01,2022. Born June 08, 1942, in Miltown Malbay County Clare Ireland. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Michael Corbett and son Michael Corbett. Survived by her children Patricia (Paul) Lindfors, Pauline (the late Douglas) Lewellyn, Olivia (William) Blayney, Joseph (Kristen) Corbett, and Gerard Corbett. Cherished grandmother of...

Harry V. Anderson

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Christopher K. Steffen

Christopher K. Steffen

Aug 18, 2022

Christopher K. Steffen, age 32, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved husband of Jackie Steffen nee Radzikowski. Caring companion dad to Loueh. Dear son of David and Roxanne Steffen, brother of Nicole Steffen, son in law of Bill and Barb Johnson. Friend to many ! Chris was a Local 134 electrician and an avid Harley Davidson rider. Memorial gathering, Tuesday August...

Victoria L. Earley

Victoria L. Earley

Aug 16, 2022

Victoria L. Earley nee McClory, age 59, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of 34 years to Charles Earley. Loving daughter of Raymond and the late Lucille McClory. Dear sister of Lydia McClory, Deborah (late Norman) Waters, and Rebecca (John) Cavallone. Caring aunt, great aunt, and great grand aunt of many nieces and nephews. Vicky was an independent Avon Representative...

Norman Patterson

Norman Patterson

Aug 15, 2022

Dr. Norman S. Patterson, age 89, late of Frankfort, formerly of Tinley Park, Il. passed away peacefully August 14, 2022. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Patterson nee (Leebelt). Loving father of Steven (Tina) Patterson, Cindy (Tim) Douglas, and Jeff Patterson. Loving brother of his twin, the late Norbert (Lucille) Patterson, the late Dolores Hobbs (Orville Pagles...

Shirley R. Solner

Shirley R. Solner

Aug 14, 2022

Shirley R. Solner, age 55, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 14, 2022. She battled lung and breast cancer for a few months. Beloved wife of Mark Solner. Cherished daughter of the late Maynard and the late Nita Zylstra. Loving mother of Nicholas, Matthew, and Stephanie (Kohl) Solner. Caring sister of Gary (Karen) Zylstra, Greg (Darla) Zylstra, David Olsen,...

Phyllis C. Kazmierczak

Phyllis C. Kazmierczak

Aug 12, 2022

Phyllis C. Kazmierczak (nee Gwizdalski), age 91 late of Tinley Park and formerly of South Chicago and Calumet City, Illinois passed away peacefully on August 12, 2022 after a full and love filled life. Beloved wife of the late Ted for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her parents the late Casimir and late Clara (Baranski). Devoted mother of...

Joan Miklos

Joan Miklos

Aug 7, 2022

No obituary listed.

Fred D. Wolak

Fred D. Wolak

Aug 6, 2022

Fred D Wolak, age 99 late of South Holland. Beloved husband of Reva for 69 years. Devoted father of Kathleen (David) , John (Loretta) , Nancy (Doug) and the late Terri (Greg); loving grandfather of Melissa (Steffen), Lindsey (Jack) and Ben (Kristina) Meghan, Garrett and Patrick (Alex), Dan (Chrissy) and Kevin, Morgan (Cris), Nick (Allison) and Jake (Sydney) Loving great...

Gary Dee Morin

Gary Dee Morin

Aug 5, 2022

Gary D. Morin, age 77, of Oak Forest, IL passed away on August 5, 2022, US Army Veteran - 101st Airborne 1st Battalion 21st Artillery 1st Cavalry Division Korea 1962-1965. Beloved Husband of the late Celiann Morin. Loving father of Donna, Don, Gina, and Greg Morin. Dear brother of Ron (Debbie) Morin, Rick (Marsha) Morin, and Judy (Tony) Kozik. Cherished...

Mary C. Stevenson

Mary C. Stevenson

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Catherine Stevenson née Paul, age 79. Beloved wife of the late George E. Stevenson. Loving mother of David (Alice) Stevenson, Scott Stevenson, and the late Mark Stevenson. Proud and caring grandmother of Ashley, David, and Patrick Stevenson. Visitation Sunday August 7, 2022, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Service Monday 10:30...

Donald R. Bullington

Donald R. Bullington

Aug 2, 2022

Donald R. Bullington, age 91, US Army Veteran and retired Chicago Police Officer. Beloved husband of the late Isabelle Bullington. Loving father of Michael (Jennifer) Bullington, the late Donna (Edward) Prchal, Robert (Lynn) Bullington, Lisa Snyder, and LuAnn (James) Silzer. Cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 3. Caring brother of the late Harold (the late Carmen) Bullington, the late...

Kathleen Corbett

Kathleen Corbett

Aug 1, 2022

Kathleen Corbett, age 80, late of Mokena, IL. Passed away August 01,2022. Born June 08, 1942, in Miltown Malbay County Clare Ireland. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Michael Corbett and son Michael Corbett. Survived by her children Patricia (Paul) Lindfors, Pauline (the late Douglas) Lewellyn, Olivia (William) Blayney, Joseph (Kristen) Corbett, and Gerard Corbett. Cherished grandmother of...

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