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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.
Mary K. Cella
Dec 9, 2022
Mary K. “Kathy” Cella, age 83 of Chicago Heights, wife for 47 years to the late Joseph Cella. Mother of Mike (Christine), the late Tom (Teri) Cella and Peggy (Bill) O’Brien. Grandmother of Nicole (Joe) Baber, Tony (Jenna), Stephanie (Bob) Sindelar, Matt (Katelyn), Brandon and Megan O’Brien and Joyce Garside. Great grandmother to Dylan, Braxton, Carson, Mallory, Mia, Anna, Ellie,...
Vasiliki Poulos
Dec 8, 2022
Vasiliki “Vaso” Poulos, 82, (nee Seretis) fell asleep peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 8th, 2022. Vaso was born on October 14, 1940 in Spata, Greece to Katina and Thanasis Seretis. Vaso was the beloved wife of Nikolas “Niko” Poulos whom she married on June 12, 1966. They enjoyed 56 years together. She was...
Thomas J. Hendricks
Dec 7, 2022
Thomas J. Hendricks, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband for 56 years of Katheryne Hendricks nee Smith. Loving father of Kurt and Paula (Kerwin) Laurie. Caring grandfather of Emma and Grace Hendricks, Janai Laurie. Dear brother in law, uncle and great uncle. Former daughter in law Barbara Hendricks. Funeral Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10:00...
Thomas F. Nolan Iii
Dec 5, 2022
Thomas F. Nolan III, age 84, long time resident of Tinley Park, IL, US Army Veteran, retired AT&T Executive. Beloved husband of Sara Nolan nee Guzick. Loving father of Tom (Patty), Tim (Debbie), Theresa, Kathy (Rob) Krueger. Caring grandfather of Kyle, Kevin, Ryan, Josh, Maggie, Kate, Carolyn, Sara, Allie, Nolan and Brenden. Dear friend of many. Tom was a parishioner...
Eleanor E. Pieczonka
Dec 2, 2022
Eleanor E. Pieczonka, age 89, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Pieczonka. Loving mother of Debra (Linda Henn) Pieczonka, David (Chris) Pieczonka, Denise (Tod) Friske, Danette (Jeff) Wells, and the late Donna Pieczonka. Caring sister of Helen Lundberg, and Gloria Buksa and numerous deceased siblings. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished grandmother of...
Joseph A. Cartolano
Nov 27, 2022
Joseph Cartolano, age 51, long time resident of Orland Park and graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, passed away on November 23. Joseph loved taking things apart and fixing them since he was a child. He was a hard-working business owner who poured his heart and soul into his company, Audio Tech. When he wasn’t working you could find him...
Leonard J. Stein
Nov 26, 2022
Leonard J. Stein, Age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Bunnie Stein nee Pribyl. Loving father of Kyle (Alain) Binette, Kim (Tom) Bierne, and the late Philip Stein. Cherished grandfather of Corey Anne Krol, Jared Krol, Justin Binette and Shayna Van Bruggen. Proud great grandfather of Theo, and Beau. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Gloria L. Fowler
Nov 26, 2022
Gloria L. Fowler nee Anderson, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard Fowler. Loving mother of Rick (Joyce), Tom (Marilyn), Cheryl (Jerry) Cassidy, Tim (Sonya). Proud grandmother of Bobby, Katie, Brian, Michael, Lisa, Jerry Jr., Jenny, Jimmy, Chelsea, Jessica and great grandmother of Brecken, Everett, Jack, Lee, Grace, Lily, Addie, Hadley, Maisey, Carter, Cammie,...
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.
Mary K. Cella
Dec 9, 2022
Mary K. “Kathy” Cella, age 83 of Chicago Heights, wife for 47 years to the late Joseph Cella. Mother of Mike (Christine), the late Tom (Teri) Cella and Peggy (Bill) O’Brien. Grandmother of Nicole (Joe) Baber, Tony (Jenna), Stephanie (Bob) Sindelar, Matt (Katelyn), Brandon and Megan O’Brien and Joyce Garside. Great grandmother to Dylan, Braxton, Carson, Mallory, Mia, Anna, Ellie,...
Vasiliki Poulos
Dec 8, 2022
Vasiliki “Vaso” Poulos, 82, (nee Seretis) fell asleep peacefully at her home with her family by her side on December 8th, 2022. Vaso was born on October 14, 1940 in Spata, Greece to Katina and Thanasis Seretis. Vaso was the beloved wife of Nikolas “Niko” Poulos whom she married on June 12, 1966. They enjoyed 56 years together. She was...
Thomas J. Hendricks
Dec 7, 2022
Thomas J. Hendricks, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband for 56 years of Katheryne Hendricks nee Smith. Loving father of Kurt and Paula (Kerwin) Laurie. Caring grandfather of Emma and Grace Hendricks, Janai Laurie. Dear brother in law, uncle and great uncle. Former daughter in law Barbara Hendricks. Funeral Saturday, December 17, 2022, 10:00...
Thomas F. Nolan Iii
Dec 5, 2022
Thomas F. Nolan III, age 84, long time resident of Tinley Park, IL, US Army Veteran, retired AT&T Executive. Beloved husband of Sara Nolan nee Guzick. Loving father of Tom (Patty), Tim (Debbie), Theresa, Kathy (Rob) Krueger. Caring grandfather of Kyle, Kevin, Ryan, Josh, Maggie, Kate, Carolyn, Sara, Allie, Nolan and Brenden. Dear friend of many. Tom was a parishioner...
Eleanor E. Pieczonka
Dec 2, 2022
Eleanor E. Pieczonka, age 89, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Pieczonka. Loving mother of Debra (Linda Henn) Pieczonka, David (Chris) Pieczonka, Denise (Tod) Friske, Danette (Jeff) Wells, and the late Donna Pieczonka. Caring sister of Helen Lundberg, and Gloria Buksa and numerous deceased siblings. Proud aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished grandmother of...
Joseph A. Cartolano
Nov 27, 2022
Joseph Cartolano, age 51, long time resident of Orland Park and graduate of Carl Sandburg High School, passed away on November 23. Joseph loved taking things apart and fixing them since he was a child. He was a hard-working business owner who poured his heart and soul into his company, Audio Tech. When he wasn’t working you could find him...
Leonard J. Stein
Nov 26, 2022
Leonard J. Stein, Age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Bunnie Stein nee Pribyl. Loving father of Kyle (Alain) Binette, Kim (Tom) Bierne, and the late Philip Stein. Cherished grandfather of Corey Anne Krol, Jared Krol, Justin Binette and Shayna Van Bruggen. Proud great grandfather of Theo, and Beau. In lieu of flowers, donations can...
Gloria L. Fowler
Nov 26, 2022
Gloria L. Fowler nee Anderson, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Richard Fowler. Loving mother of Rick (Joyce), Tom (Marilyn), Cheryl (Jerry) Cassidy, Tim (Sonya). Proud grandmother of Bobby, Katie, Brian, Michael, Lisa, Jerry Jr., Jenny, Jimmy, Chelsea, Jessica and great grandmother of Brecken, Everett, Jack, Lee, Grace, Lily, Addie, Hadley, Maisey, Carter, Cammie,...
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