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Edward G. Dunatov

Edward G. Dunatov

Feb 25, 2022

Edward G. Dunatov, age 91, late of Orland Park, IL. Born October 08,1930, passed away February 25, 2022. Beloved husband of Arlene Dunatov. Loving father of Denise (Jim) Wallz, Linda (Rich) Kaczmarek, Diane (James) Lahey, and Edward J. Dunatov. Cherished grandfather of 8, and great-grandfather of 5.

Christine M. Stanisz

Christine M. Stanisz

Feb 21, 2022

Christine Marie Stanisz age 74 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born in Chicago, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Stanisz. Preceded in death by her brother George. Survived by Bobby Ball her cherished partner, companion and loving caretaker, her special friends Joe, Cheryle, and Barbara Ball, her brother Marty (Sheryl) Stanisz and...

James L. Martin Jr.

James L. Martin Jr.

Feb 21, 2022

James L. Martin, age 68, late of Mokena, IL. Son of the late James & Dolores Martin. Beloved husband of Bernadette Martin "nee Mahoney". Caring brother in-law of James (Helen) Mahoney, and sister in-law of Kathleen (John) McDonald, and Madonna (Tom) Eckert. Cherished uncle, great uncle, and great great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was part of the St....

Geraldine Homolka

Geraldine Homolka

Feb 21, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

Richard N. Pryor

Richard N. Pryor

Feb 21, 2022

Richard N. "Dick" Pryor. Passed away peacefully at home with his family. Dear husband of the late Nancy nee Graf. Fond father of Dale (Deborah), Jean (Steve) Graber, Glen (Wendy) and the late Mark Pryor. Proud grandfather of Mark, Jordan, Meghan, Kyle and the late Josh. Great grandfather of Ethan. Richard was a longtime Clark Oil refinery employee, Tinley Park...

Scott A. Schneider

Scott A. Schneider

Feb 20, 2022

Scott A. Schneider, age 61, passed away peacefully in his home on February 20, 2022. Born August 6, 1960 in Chicago, IL, Scott was the son of Bill and Barbara Schneider. He was raised and educated in Mokena, IL, and graduated from Lincoln Way High School in 1976. Scott was a devoted father, son, grandfather, and brother. He found great...

Barbara E. Franco

Barbara E. Franco

Feb 15, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

William H. Allen

William H. Allen

Feb 15, 2022

William Henry Allen Jr. (Bill Allen), of Mokena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on February 17th, 2022. Bill’s final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Bill was born on June 12th, 1957, to his late parents William and Therese Allen. In 1986, he met, fell in love and married Kelly. They celebrated...

Anita M. Hayes

Anita M. Hayes

Feb 12, 2022

Anita Marie Hayes was called the highest office the Father could have asked her to serve. She left this earth and moved on to a higher purpose Feb 12th, 2022. She was greeted by her sister Pat, father Michael, and mother Sylvia. Anita recently retired having served 30 years at St. George Parish as the Religious Education Coordinator. From there,...

Dominick N. Bertucci

Dominick N. Bertucci

Feb 6, 2022

Dominick N. Bertucci, age 96, late of Palos Heights, IL. US Army and Merchant Marines Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Alice L. Bertucci. Loving father of Lisa (Tony) DeBellis, the late Theresa (Terry) George, the late Mark (Sharme) Singer, and the late David Singer. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Former owner of Bertucci's Meat Market at 64th &...

Elsie A. Hoover

Elsie A. Hoover

Feb 4, 2022

Elsie A. Hoover nee Polo, age 81, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late George Hoover. Loving mother of Cathy (Bill), Donna (Mark), and Pam (Dan). Devoted grandmother of Jenny, Mike, Amanda, Franklin, Johnathan, Maggie, and Jessica (Shaun). Preceded in death by her parents, Orlando and Willette Polo and sister Delores. She loves her family and friends and...

Doris M. Milani

Doris M. Milani

Feb 4, 2022

Doris M. Milani, nee Laarakkers, age 88, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of John Milani. Loving mother of Mary Milani, Julie (Frank) Muchna, Anthony (Mary) Milani, and Martin (Tonya) Milani. Cherished grandmother of Frank, Annie, Joseph, Jessica, Joseph, Jonathan, and Andrew. Great-grandmother of 7. Funeral Tuesday February 08, 2022, Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. George...

Rolena M. Merrick

Rolena M. Merrick

Feb 1, 2022

Rolena Mae Merrick, age 89, late of Mokena, IL formally of Argo, IL passed away peacefully February 1, 2022. Rolena was born in Towanda, IL to the late Byron & Edna Mae Hill. Beloved wife for 60 years of Robert; loving and devoted mother of David & Milly Merrick, Debbie & Jack Nicely, Robert L Merrick and Steven Merrick. Cherished...

David D. Keuch

David D. Keuch

Jan 27, 2022

David Douglas Keuch, age 55, passed away January 27th, 2022, at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, IL. David was the loving husband of Christina Keuch and loving father of Jeffrey Keuch. He had an avid love of cars, metalworking, carpentry, and everything that required working with his hands. He built many structures in the city of Chicago and...

Frank Chico

Frank Chico

Jan 26, 2022

Frank Chico, age 88, late of Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Best friend and husband of the late Dolorese. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Dolan and Robin (Eric) Maddix. Dedicated grandfather "Popi" to Colin (Deanna) Dolan, Hailey (Tom) Fleming, and Kendall Maddix. Beloved son of the late Encarnacion and Juana Chico; dear brother of Joseph...

Paul Stanton Griffith

Paul Stanton Griffith

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Stanton Griffith, age 78, proud Vietnam veteran passed away Monday, January 24 after a battle with cancer. He served his country both as a captain in the US Army and as an IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent. Later, he went on to teach at Northwestern Business College and travel the world with his amazing wife, Carol. Beloved husband of...

Theodora "Mickey" Nelson

Theodora "Mickey" Nelson

Jan 23, 2022

Theodora "Mickey" Nelson, age 89, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Donald Nelson. Loving mother of Carolyn (Dale) Kern, and Janet (Scott) Gray. Cherished Yia Yia of Mitchell and Jackson Gray. Caring cousin & friend of Patti Russell. Theodora was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. She loved old movies, card games, game shows, and traveling. Services...

Lawrence Stasiak Sr.

Lawrence Stasiak Sr.

Jan 23, 2022

Lawrence Stasiak Sr, age 69, late of Tinley Park IL. Loving father of Lawrence Stasiak Jr, Andrew Stasiak and Michelle Przybyla. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca Przybyla, Joseph Przybyla, John Stasiak, Lula Stasiak, Andrew Stasiak, Stella Stasiak. Great-grandfather of Conner Coyle and a friend to many. Lawrence loved to spend time outdoors, and worked in the trades. All services are private...

Evelyn A. Gusich

Evelyn A. Gusich

Jan 20, 2022

Evelyn A. Gusich, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022, with her daughters next to her. She was born April 5, 1937, in Evergreen Park to the late Thomas and Berenice Coffey. Lynn was the wife of Peter S. Gusich, Jr.; mother of Keith, Michelle, Beth (Bill) and heavenly angel Michael; grandmother to Gavin, Jordyn, Dean and Jaret; mom/grandmother...

Gail Mcdevitt

Gail Mcdevitt

Jan 19, 2022

Gail A. Mc Devitt, 82, born on earth August 25, 1939 and born in heaven January 19, 2022. Gail was preceded in death by her loving parents, George and Sylvia Mc Devitt, and her dear sister, Maureen Bearman. Gail spent her life as director of a school for special needs children in Chicago. She is survived by her nephew, Zack,...

Edward G. Dunatov

Edward G. Dunatov

Feb 25, 2022

Edward G. Dunatov, age 91, late of Orland Park, IL. Born October 08,1930, passed away February 25, 2022. Beloved husband of Arlene Dunatov. Loving father of Denise (Jim) Wallz, Linda (Rich) Kaczmarek, Diane (James) Lahey, and Edward J. Dunatov. Cherished grandfather of 8, and great-grandfather of 5.

Christine M. Stanisz

Christine M. Stanisz

Feb 21, 2022

Christine Marie Stanisz age 74 of Huber Heights, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022. She was born in Chicago, the daughter of the late Albert and Mary Stanisz. Preceded in death by her brother George. Survived by Bobby Ball her cherished partner, companion and loving caretaker, her special friends Joe, Cheryle, and Barbara Ball, her brother Marty (Sheryl) Stanisz and...

James L. Martin Jr.

James L. Martin Jr.

Feb 21, 2022

James L. Martin, age 68, late of Mokena, IL. Son of the late James & Dolores Martin. Beloved husband of Bernadette Martin "nee Mahoney". Caring brother in-law of James (Helen) Mahoney, and sister in-law of Kathleen (John) McDonald, and Madonna (Tom) Eckert. Cherished uncle, great uncle, and great great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was part of the St....

Geraldine Homolka

Geraldine Homolka

Feb 21, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

Richard N. Pryor

Richard N. Pryor

Feb 21, 2022

Richard N. "Dick" Pryor. Passed away peacefully at home with his family. Dear husband of the late Nancy nee Graf. Fond father of Dale (Deborah), Jean (Steve) Graber, Glen (Wendy) and the late Mark Pryor. Proud grandfather of Mark, Jordan, Meghan, Kyle and the late Josh. Great grandfather of Ethan. Richard was a longtime Clark Oil refinery employee, Tinley Park...

Scott A. Schneider

Scott A. Schneider

Feb 20, 2022

Scott A. Schneider, age 61, passed away peacefully in his home on February 20, 2022. Born August 6, 1960 in Chicago, IL, Scott was the son of Bill and Barbara Schneider. He was raised and educated in Mokena, IL, and graduated from Lincoln Way High School in 1976. Scott was a devoted father, son, grandfather, and brother. He found great...

Barbara E. Franco

Barbara E. Franco

Feb 15, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

William H. Allen

William H. Allen

Feb 15, 2022

William Henry Allen Jr. (Bill Allen), of Mokena, IL, passed away unexpectedly on February 17th, 2022. Bill’s final act of kindness was to give the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Bill was born on June 12th, 1957, to his late parents William and Therese Allen. In 1986, he met, fell in love and married Kelly. They celebrated...

Anita M. Hayes

Anita M. Hayes

Feb 12, 2022

Anita Marie Hayes was called the highest office the Father could have asked her to serve. She left this earth and moved on to a higher purpose Feb 12th, 2022. She was greeted by her sister Pat, father Michael, and mother Sylvia. Anita recently retired having served 30 years at St. George Parish as the Religious Education Coordinator. From there,...

Dominick N. Bertucci

Dominick N. Bertucci

Feb 6, 2022

Dominick N. Bertucci, age 96, late of Palos Heights, IL. US Army and Merchant Marines Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Alice L. Bertucci. Loving father of Lisa (Tony) DeBellis, the late Theresa (Terry) George, the late Mark (Sharme) Singer, and the late David Singer. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of many. Former owner of Bertucci's Meat Market at 64th &...

Elsie A. Hoover

Elsie A. Hoover

Feb 4, 2022

Elsie A. Hoover nee Polo, age 81, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late George Hoover. Loving mother of Cathy (Bill), Donna (Mark), and Pam (Dan). Devoted grandmother of Jenny, Mike, Amanda, Franklin, Johnathan, Maggie, and Jessica (Shaun). Preceded in death by her parents, Orlando and Willette Polo and sister Delores. She loves her family and friends and...

Doris M. Milani

Doris M. Milani

Feb 4, 2022

Doris M. Milani, nee Laarakkers, age 88, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of John Milani. Loving mother of Mary Milani, Julie (Frank) Muchna, Anthony (Mary) Milani, and Martin (Tonya) Milani. Cherished grandmother of Frank, Annie, Joseph, Jessica, Joseph, Jonathan, and Andrew. Great-grandmother of 7. Funeral Tuesday February 08, 2022, Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. George...

Rolena M. Merrick

Rolena M. Merrick

Feb 1, 2022

Rolena Mae Merrick, age 89, late of Mokena, IL formally of Argo, IL passed away peacefully February 1, 2022. Rolena was born in Towanda, IL to the late Byron & Edna Mae Hill. Beloved wife for 60 years of Robert; loving and devoted mother of David & Milly Merrick, Debbie & Jack Nicely, Robert L Merrick and Steven Merrick. Cherished...

David D. Keuch

David D. Keuch

Jan 27, 2022

David Douglas Keuch, age 55, passed away January 27th, 2022, at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, IL. David was the loving husband of Christina Keuch and loving father of Jeffrey Keuch. He had an avid love of cars, metalworking, carpentry, and everything that required working with his hands. He built many structures in the city of Chicago and...

Frank Chico

Frank Chico

Jan 26, 2022

Frank Chico, age 88, late of Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Best friend and husband of the late Dolorese. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Dolan and Robin (Eric) Maddix. Dedicated grandfather "Popi" to Colin (Deanna) Dolan, Hailey (Tom) Fleming, and Kendall Maddix. Beloved son of the late Encarnacion and Juana Chico; dear brother of Joseph...

Paul Stanton Griffith

Paul Stanton Griffith

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Stanton Griffith, age 78, proud Vietnam veteran passed away Monday, January 24 after a battle with cancer. He served his country both as a captain in the US Army and as an IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent. Later, he went on to teach at Northwestern Business College and travel the world with his amazing wife, Carol. Beloved husband of...

Theodora "Mickey" Nelson

Theodora "Mickey" Nelson

Jan 23, 2022

Theodora "Mickey" Nelson, age 89, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Donald Nelson. Loving mother of Carolyn (Dale) Kern, and Janet (Scott) Gray. Cherished Yia Yia of Mitchell and Jackson Gray. Caring cousin & friend of Patti Russell. Theodora was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. She loved old movies, card games, game shows, and traveling. Services...

Lawrence Stasiak Sr.

Lawrence Stasiak Sr.

Jan 23, 2022

Lawrence Stasiak Sr, age 69, late of Tinley Park IL. Loving father of Lawrence Stasiak Jr, Andrew Stasiak and Michelle Przybyla. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca Przybyla, Joseph Przybyla, John Stasiak, Lula Stasiak, Andrew Stasiak, Stella Stasiak. Great-grandfather of Conner Coyle and a friend to many. Lawrence loved to spend time outdoors, and worked in the trades. All services are private...

Evelyn A. Gusich

Evelyn A. Gusich

Jan 20, 2022

Evelyn A. Gusich, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022, with her daughters next to her. She was born April 5, 1937, in Evergreen Park to the late Thomas and Berenice Coffey. Lynn was the wife of Peter S. Gusich, Jr.; mother of Keith, Michelle, Beth (Bill) and heavenly angel Michael; grandmother to Gavin, Jordyn, Dean and Jaret; mom/grandmother...

Gail Mcdevitt

Gail Mcdevitt

Jan 19, 2022

Gail A. Mc Devitt, 82, born on earth August 25, 1939 and born in heaven January 19, 2022. Gail was preceded in death by her loving parents, George and Sylvia Mc Devitt, and her dear sister, Maureen Bearman. Gail spent her life as director of a school for special needs children in Chicago. She is survived by her nephew, Zack,...

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