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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,...

John L. Urbanczyk Jr.

John L. Urbanczyk Jr.

Jan 17, 2022

John L. Urbanczyk Jr. age 70, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Roberta Urbanczyk nee Fruik. Loving dad of John Urbanczyk. Dear brother of Michael (Marge) and Marty (Cheryl).

Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.

Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.

Jan 16, 2022

Bernard J. Brannigan Sr., age 89, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved and devoted husband of 71 years of Beverly (Banahan) Brannigan. Loving dad of Margaret (Michael Accettura) Brannigan, Bernard Jr. (Kimberly) Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon, and Kelly (David) Bandyk. Proud papa of 18, and great papa of 11. Brother of James; predeceased by siblings Daniel, Patrick, Rosemary,...

Arlene Kezon

Arlene Kezon

Jan 14, 2022

Arlene Kezon (nee Buonincontro), age 82, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on January 14 in her beloved home surrounded by family. Arlene was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago to loving parents James and Jean Buonincontro. She was a graduate of Visitation High School, where she formed valued friendships that lasted more than 60 years. Shortly after, she...

Norbert M. Tebo

Norbert M. Tebo

Jan 13, 2022

Norbert Michael Tebo, Born August 14, 1943 to Reynold Harvey Tebo and Iola Mae Terrian in Chicago, IL, with four siblings: Joyce Thallus, Robert Fazette, James "Harvey" Tebo and Norma Mullinex. He is survived by his son Scott Tebo (Julie), his stepson James Hamilton and stepdaughters Patricia Kich (James), Marianne Climack (John), his sister Norma Mullinex, his grandchildren, Carli Tebo...

Anthony M. Barczak

Anthony M. Barczak

Jan 13, 2022

Anthony Michael Barczak, better known as Mike, Dad, Uncle Mickey, and Grandpa Barczak, lived a life of faith, joy, and service. Mike, age 95, passed from this earth at his home in Mokena on January 13, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (Kaminski), his father Anthony, his mother Martha (Kunka), his brothers Johnny and Larry...

Hope J. Warunek

Hope J. Warunek

Jan 12, 2022

Hope J. Warunek, nee Bryant, age 75, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2022. Devoted wife of Stephen J. Warunek, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Bruce) Johnson, Deborah Warunek and Stephen J. Warunek Jr. Proud and caring grandmother of Scott, Brie, Ashley, Randy, Emma and Olivia. Dear friend of many and touched the life of so...

Madeline A. Kral

Madeline A. Kral

Jan 10, 2022

Madeline A. Kral, nee Kasperek, age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Robert W. Kral. Loving mother of Debi (Kenneth) Blank. Proud grandmother of Kirk Blank. Caring aunt of Joseph (Theodora) Kral and great aunt of Joey G. Cousin of Maria (Ken) Gabriel and friend to many including the family...

Robert Gutierrez

Robert Gutierrez

Jan 10, 2022

Robert “Bob” Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Orland Park home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Rauworth Gutierrez; siblings Carmela Camarena, Jesse (Donna) Gutierrez, Rachel Prado, and Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Gutierrez; sisters-in-law Carmen Gutierrez, Pat Vitté and Terri Rauworth; children Elena (Michael) Byrne and David (Nicole) Gutierrez; grandchildren...

Karen J. Deporto

Karen J. Deporto

Jan 9, 2022

Karen Jean DePorto, age 70, of New Lenox passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Karen was born September 19, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois. The oldest of two daughters, Karen grew up in Frankfort. She graduated from Lincoln-Way Community High School in 1969. During high school she worked at her parents A&W in Frankfort and participated in...

Marie Mittelstaedt

Marie Mittelstaedt

Jan 6, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

David W. Lunsford

David W. Lunsford

Jan 5, 2022

David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...

Gloria M. Hammond

Gloria M. Hammond

Jan 4, 2022

Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...

Richard M. Cesario

Richard M. Cesario

Jan 3, 2022

Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and...

Florence Michele Lockwood

Florence Michele Lockwood

Jan 1, 2022

Florence Michele Lockwood nee Jahn, age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Chester “Chet” Lockwood. Loving mother of Anne (Doug) Heathcock, Edward (Josie), and John (Lei). Proud and caring grandmother of Evan, Caroline, Josephine, Ryan, Catherine, and Ian. Michele was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Church, where she served as a cantor. She was a woman of...

Anna Mae Power

Anna Mae Power

Jan 1, 2022

Anna Mae Power, age 95, late of Orland Park, IL; passed away January 01, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Power. Loving mother of Patrice (John) Riggio, Colleen (Robert) Spinazzola, and Brian Power. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Michelle, Maureen, Patrick, Sean, Daniel, and Matt. Visitation Thursday January 06, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at...

Donald L. Kidd

Donald L. Kidd

Dec 31, 2021

Donald L. Kidd, age 90, of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the Late Jean P. Kidd, proceeded in death on October 24, 2020, loving father to Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (Late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd & Brenda Kidd, his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on February 16,...

Eileen M. Carpenter

Eileen M. Carpenter

Dec 28, 2021

Eileen M. Carpenter nee Kittoe, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael J. Carpenter. Loving mother of Michael G. Carpenter and Kathryn A. (Brendon) Kraft, Caring grandmother of Elizabeth and Emma Kraft. Dear sister of Patrick Kittoe. Eileen was an elementary teacher with School District 146. Funeral Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral...

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,...

John L. Urbanczyk Jr.

John L. Urbanczyk Jr.

Jan 17, 2022

John L. Urbanczyk Jr. age 70, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Roberta Urbanczyk nee Fruik. Loving dad of John Urbanczyk. Dear brother of Michael (Marge) and Marty (Cheryl).

Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.

Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.

Jan 16, 2022

Bernard J. Brannigan Sr., age 89, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved and devoted husband of 71 years of Beverly (Banahan) Brannigan. Loving dad of Margaret (Michael Accettura) Brannigan, Bernard Jr. (Kimberly) Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon, and Kelly (David) Bandyk. Proud papa of 18, and great papa of 11. Brother of James; predeceased by siblings Daniel, Patrick, Rosemary,...

Arlene Kezon

Arlene Kezon

Jan 14, 2022

Arlene Kezon (nee Buonincontro), age 82, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on January 14 in her beloved home surrounded by family. Arlene was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago to loving parents James and Jean Buonincontro. She was a graduate of Visitation High School, where she formed valued friendships that lasted more than 60 years. Shortly after, she...

Norbert M. Tebo

Norbert M. Tebo

Jan 13, 2022

Norbert Michael Tebo, Born August 14, 1943 to Reynold Harvey Tebo and Iola Mae Terrian in Chicago, IL, with four siblings: Joyce Thallus, Robert Fazette, James "Harvey" Tebo and Norma Mullinex. He is survived by his son Scott Tebo (Julie), his stepson James Hamilton and stepdaughters Patricia Kich (James), Marianne Climack (John), his sister Norma Mullinex, his grandchildren, Carli Tebo...

Anthony M. Barczak

Anthony M. Barczak

Jan 13, 2022

Anthony Michael Barczak, better known as Mike, Dad, Uncle Mickey, and Grandpa Barczak, lived a life of faith, joy, and service. Mike, age 95, passed from this earth at his home in Mokena on January 13, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (Kaminski), his father Anthony, his mother Martha (Kunka), his brothers Johnny and Larry...

Hope J. Warunek

Hope J. Warunek

Jan 12, 2022

Hope J. Warunek, nee Bryant, age 75, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2022. Devoted wife of Stephen J. Warunek, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Bruce) Johnson, Deborah Warunek and Stephen J. Warunek Jr. Proud and caring grandmother of Scott, Brie, Ashley, Randy, Emma and Olivia. Dear friend of many and touched the life of so...

Madeline A. Kral

Madeline A. Kral

Jan 10, 2022

Madeline A. Kral, nee Kasperek, age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Robert W. Kral. Loving mother of Debi (Kenneth) Blank. Proud grandmother of Kirk Blank. Caring aunt of Joseph (Theodora) Kral and great aunt of Joey G. Cousin of Maria (Ken) Gabriel and friend to many including the family...

Robert Gutierrez

Robert Gutierrez

Jan 10, 2022

Robert “Bob” Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Orland Park home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Rauworth Gutierrez; siblings Carmela Camarena, Jesse (Donna) Gutierrez, Rachel Prado, and Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Gutierrez; sisters-in-law Carmen Gutierrez, Pat Vitté and Terri Rauworth; children Elena (Michael) Byrne and David (Nicole) Gutierrez; grandchildren...

Karen J. Deporto

Karen J. Deporto

Jan 9, 2022

Karen Jean DePorto, age 70, of New Lenox passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Karen was born September 19, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois. The oldest of two daughters, Karen grew up in Frankfort. She graduated from Lincoln-Way Community High School in 1969. During high school she worked at her parents A&W in Frankfort and participated in...

Marie Mittelstaedt

Marie Mittelstaedt

Jan 6, 2022

No obituary found for this tribute.

David W. Lunsford

David W. Lunsford

Jan 5, 2022

David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...

Gloria M. Hammond

Gloria M. Hammond

Jan 4, 2022

Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...

Richard M. Cesario

Richard M. Cesario

Jan 3, 2022

Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and...

Florence Michele Lockwood

Florence Michele Lockwood

Jan 1, 2022

Florence Michele Lockwood nee Jahn, age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Chester “Chet” Lockwood. Loving mother of Anne (Doug) Heathcock, Edward (Josie), and John (Lei). Proud and caring grandmother of Evan, Caroline, Josephine, Ryan, Catherine, and Ian. Michele was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Church, where she served as a cantor. She was a woman of...

Anna Mae Power

Anna Mae Power

Jan 1, 2022

Anna Mae Power, age 95, late of Orland Park, IL; passed away January 01, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Power. Loving mother of Patrice (John) Riggio, Colleen (Robert) Spinazzola, and Brian Power. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Michelle, Maureen, Patrick, Sean, Daniel, and Matt. Visitation Thursday January 06, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at...

Donald L. Kidd

Donald L. Kidd

Dec 31, 2021

Donald L. Kidd, age 90, of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the Late Jean P. Kidd, proceeded in death on October 24, 2020, loving father to Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (Late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd & Brenda Kidd, his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on February 16,...

Eileen M. Carpenter

Eileen M. Carpenter

Dec 28, 2021

Eileen M. Carpenter nee Kittoe, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael J. Carpenter. Loving mother of Michael G. Carpenter and Kathryn A. (Brendon) Kraft, Caring grandmother of Elizabeth and Emma Kraft. Dear sister of Patrick Kittoe. Eileen was an elementary teacher with School District 146. Funeral Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral...

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