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Vita Meyer
Apr 14, 2021
Dr. Vita Meyer nee Pignatiello, late of Tinley Park, IL, and Naples, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Meyer, Loving mother of Brad (Patti) Meyer, Caring and Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Claire & Tara. Dear sister to Victor (Terri) Pignatiello, sister in law to Jim Meyer, Bob (Eunice) Meyer, Bill Meyer, Jon (Cindy) Meyer, aunt of Jonathan (Karen), Tim...
George J. Benzing
Apr 13, 2021
George John Benzing began his earthly adventures on a warm and sunny Friday in Blue Island, Illinois. Born on April 23, 1937, he was the first child of George and Ardith Benzing, but was soon joined by his sisters, Margaret and Cathy. He remained in Blue Island until he turned 18, at which point he enlisted in the Army, traveled...
Annette Yelaska
Apr 12, 2021
Annette Yelaska (nee Rakela), age 85, of Mokena, IL passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Victor Yelaska, Sr. Loving mother of Julie (Mark) Franceschini, Victor Jr., Larry (Sharon), Bob (Stacy). Proud and caring grandmother of Dana Peterson (TJ), Jennifer, Lauren, Katie, Brett, Jessica, Kelsey, William and Michael and cherished great-grandmother of Jaxon Peterson. Preceded by...
Wayne F. Kubitz
Apr 10, 2021
Wayne F. Kubitz, 77, of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol Kubitz (nee Kolibab); loving father of Andrew (Michele), Anthony (Angela), and Wendy Cracco (Kevin); proud grandfather to Nick (Destiny), Brittany, Jordan, Anthony, Jessica, Cassie and Alex, and great-grandfather to Owen and Hazel, brother of Irene (late Warren) Haidacher. He was preceded in...
Marcia F. Stachyra
Mar 29, 2021
Marcia F. Stachyra, aged 78, died on March 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Eugene Stachyra, and her brother Eugene Stachyra Jr. She is survived by her siblings Carol Stachyra Scherrer (James), Frank Stachyra (Ann Ogryzek), and Joy Stachyra La Pointe (Jack), 15 loving nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Born in...
Joy J. Leturno
Mar 28, 2021
Joy J. Leturno nee Rockrohr, age 85, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of 54 years to the late H. Richard Leturno. Loving mother of Star (John) LeDonne, Scott Leturno, and Jean (Stanley) Paluszkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Robin), Nicole (Michael), Robin, Elizabeth, and Richard. Caring great grandmother of Theodore and Madeline. Dear sister of the late Earl Rockrohr, fond aunt...
Thomas V. George
Mar 22, 2021
Thomas V. George, late of Monee, IL. Beloved husband of Annette “Midge”. Loving father of the late Tom (late Joan),late Gerry (late Sue), late Terry (late Teresa), late Tim, Randy (Dawn), Kimberly (Dave) Borglin. Proud grandfather and great grandfather. Memorial gathering Thursday 9:00 AM until time of Chapel Service, 12:30 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park,...
Larry W. Leeper
Mar 18, 2021
Larry W. Leeper, from Tinley Park, IL. Passed away peacefully, on March 18, 2021. Larry is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Joyce (nee Bensema), his 3 children- Tim (Jodi), Debi (Darren) Persha and Bill (Theresa). He also had 3 grandchildren – Hanna & Nick Persha and Brianna Leeper. Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father...
Marilyn E. Vlach
Mar 17, 2021
Marilyn E. Vlach nee Boots, late of Mokena, IL. Passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. Marilyn is survived by husband Albert Vlach Sr., her 7 children Mary (John) Lauersdorf, Julie Vlach, Christine (Duane) Stewart, Vickie (Thomas) Wilmont, Gabrielle (Gary) Martin, Glenn (Susan) Vlach, Albert Jr. (Cheryl) Vlach, 24 grandchildren and many, many, great and great great grandchildren, as well...
Braydon J. Chambers
Mar 16, 2021
Braydon James Chambers, 18, passed suddenly and was welcomed to his heavenly home on March 16, 2021. Braydon was born in Brighton, Colorado, on May 24, 2002 joining his loving parents, William and Lecia Chambers and big sister Hailey. Braydon’s youth was spent building a love of outdoor sports and adventure. He was happiest when camping, hiking, playing soccer, water...
Joan Loeber
Mar 14, 2021
Unfortunately some amazing stories have to come to an abrupt end. After a 2 year battle of Leukemia, Joan Loeber passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 70 years young. Our mother was given a life sentence of only 32 weeks back in July, 2019. She was a fighter and never gave up...
Robert J. O'Brien
Mar 14, 2021
Retired Chicago Police Department Lieutenant Robert O'Brien passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 14, 2021. Robert was born June 25, 1935 to Richard and Catherine O'Brien.. He was a Chicago Police Officer for 30 plus years. He had three brothers and two sisters. All have passed before him except his baby sister Betty Ann....
S Joanne A. Newman
Mar 11, 2021
Joanne A. Newman. Beloved wife of the late Charles Robert Newman. Loving mother of Michael Allen (Victoria), MariAnne (Martin) Kern and Mark Andrew(Ellen) Newman. Devoted grandmother of Joy (Tom) Logsdon, Dawn (Michael) Schmitz, James Kern, James (Jackie) and Dan Newman. Fond great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Willie Rahill and Jean Roberts. Visitation Monday March 15, 2021 from 10:00...
Marcella Srebalus
Mar 9, 2021
Marcella Srebalus (née Kranc) preceded in death by her husband Joseph. Loving mother of Linda (Peter) Rossi, Michael (Joyce) Srebalus and Deborah (James) Swanson. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many. Loving sister to Rose Mary Grunhard and the late Petronella Kornacki. Visitation Thursday, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. Graveside service Friday 11:00...
Devon Lynn Kwiatek
Feb 25, 2021
Devon Lynn Kwiatek, age 43, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Palatine, Illinois on February 25, 2021. She was born September 25, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois to Denise Brinkmeyer. She married Richard Kwiatek in 2006. Together, they had one son: Chase. The two later separated but remained close friends. Devon was a loving and devoted mother and cherished her...
Elaine L. Hall
Feb 24, 2021
Elaine L. Hall (nee Poulos), 91, proceeded in death by her son William T. Hall, grandson David Christensen, and granddaughter Renee Kovacs. Loving mother to Gloria Christensen, Patti (Mike) Fennell, Janet (Rich) Kovacs, Terry (Rose) Hall, Brian (Colleen) Hall, Gayle (Andrew) Anderson, Dennis (Tiffany) Hall. Cherished grandmother to Amy (Brian) Biedron, John (Dawn) Fennell, Colleen Fennell, Kevin (Lauren) Fennell, Matt...
Christine R. O'Malley
Feb 24, 2021
Christine R. O'Malley nee (Ulrich) passed away on February 24, 2021. Beloved wife of Patrick, Loving mother to Michael (Karen) O'Malley, Timothy (Natalie) O'Malley and Andrea O'Malley. Grandmother to Liz, Konner, Jon, Jack, Alex, Austin, Casey, Nathan, and August. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer's Association. Memorial Visitation, Tuesday March 2,...
Vita Meyer
Apr 14, 2021
Dr. Vita Meyer nee Pignatiello, late of Tinley Park, IL, and Naples, Florida. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Meyer, Loving mother of Brad (Patti) Meyer, Caring and Cherished grandmother of Sydney, Claire & Tara. Dear sister to Victor (Terri) Pignatiello, sister in law to Jim Meyer, Bob (Eunice) Meyer, Bill Meyer, Jon (Cindy) Meyer, aunt of Jonathan (Karen), Tim...
George J. Benzing
Apr 13, 2021
George John Benzing began his earthly adventures on a warm and sunny Friday in Blue Island, Illinois. Born on April 23, 1937, he was the first child of George and Ardith Benzing, but was soon joined by his sisters, Margaret and Cathy. He remained in Blue Island until he turned 18, at which point he enlisted in the Army, traveled...
Annette Yelaska
Apr 12, 2021
Annette Yelaska (nee Rakela), age 85, of Mokena, IL passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Victor Yelaska, Sr. Loving mother of Julie (Mark) Franceschini, Victor Jr., Larry (Sharon), Bob (Stacy). Proud and caring grandmother of Dana Peterson (TJ), Jennifer, Lauren, Katie, Brett, Jessica, Kelsey, William and Michael and cherished great-grandmother of Jaxon Peterson. Preceded by...
Wayne F. Kubitz
Apr 10, 2021
Wayne F. Kubitz, 77, of Matteson, IL, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021. Beloved husband of Carol Kubitz (nee Kolibab); loving father of Andrew (Michele), Anthony (Angela), and Wendy Cracco (Kevin); proud grandfather to Nick (Destiny), Brittany, Jordan, Anthony, Jessica, Cassie and Alex, and great-grandfather to Owen and Hazel, brother of Irene (late Warren) Haidacher. He was preceded in...
Marcia F. Stachyra
Mar 29, 2021
Marcia F. Stachyra, aged 78, died on March 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Eugene Stachyra, and her brother Eugene Stachyra Jr. She is survived by her siblings Carol Stachyra Scherrer (James), Frank Stachyra (Ann Ogryzek), and Joy Stachyra La Pointe (Jack), 15 loving nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Born in...
Joy J. Leturno
Mar 28, 2021
Joy J. Leturno nee Rockrohr, age 85, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of 54 years to the late H. Richard Leturno. Loving mother of Star (John) LeDonne, Scott Leturno, and Jean (Stanley) Paluszkiewicz. Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Robin), Nicole (Michael), Robin, Elizabeth, and Richard. Caring great grandmother of Theodore and Madeline. Dear sister of the late Earl Rockrohr, fond aunt...
Thomas V. George
Mar 22, 2021
Thomas V. George, late of Monee, IL. Beloved husband of Annette “Midge”. Loving father of the late Tom (late Joan),late Gerry (late Sue), late Terry (late Teresa), late Tim, Randy (Dawn), Kimberly (Dave) Borglin. Proud grandfather and great grandfather. Memorial gathering Thursday 9:00 AM until time of Chapel Service, 12:30 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park,...
Larry W. Leeper
Mar 18, 2021
Larry W. Leeper, from Tinley Park, IL. Passed away peacefully, on March 18, 2021. Larry is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Joyce (nee Bensema), his 3 children- Tim (Jodi), Debi (Darren) Persha and Bill (Theresa). He also had 3 grandchildren – Hanna & Nick Persha and Brianna Leeper. Larry was a loving and devoted husband, father...
Marilyn E. Vlach
Mar 17, 2021
Marilyn E. Vlach nee Boots, late of Mokena, IL. Passed away peacefully on March 17, 2021. Marilyn is survived by husband Albert Vlach Sr., her 7 children Mary (John) Lauersdorf, Julie Vlach, Christine (Duane) Stewart, Vickie (Thomas) Wilmont, Gabrielle (Gary) Martin, Glenn (Susan) Vlach, Albert Jr. (Cheryl) Vlach, 24 grandchildren and many, many, great and great great grandchildren, as well...
Braydon J. Chambers
Mar 16, 2021
Braydon James Chambers, 18, passed suddenly and was welcomed to his heavenly home on March 16, 2021. Braydon was born in Brighton, Colorado, on May 24, 2002 joining his loving parents, William and Lecia Chambers and big sister Hailey. Braydon’s youth was spent building a love of outdoor sports and adventure. He was happiest when camping, hiking, playing soccer, water...
Joan Loeber
Mar 14, 2021
Unfortunately some amazing stories have to come to an abrupt end. After a 2 year battle of Leukemia, Joan Loeber passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 70 years young. Our mother was given a life sentence of only 32 weeks back in July, 2019. She was a fighter and never gave up...
Robert J. O'Brien
Mar 14, 2021
Retired Chicago Police Department Lieutenant Robert O'Brien passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 14, 2021. Robert was born June 25, 1935 to Richard and Catherine O'Brien.. He was a Chicago Police Officer for 30 plus years. He had three brothers and two sisters. All have passed before him except his baby sister Betty Ann....
S Joanne A. Newman
Mar 11, 2021
Joanne A. Newman. Beloved wife of the late Charles Robert Newman. Loving mother of Michael Allen (Victoria), MariAnne (Martin) Kern and Mark Andrew(Ellen) Newman. Devoted grandmother of Joy (Tom) Logsdon, Dawn (Michael) Schmitz, James Kern, James (Jackie) and Dan Newman. Fond great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Willie Rahill and Jean Roberts. Visitation Monday March 15, 2021 from 10:00...
Marcella Srebalus
Mar 9, 2021
Marcella Srebalus (née Kranc) preceded in death by her husband Joseph. Loving mother of Linda (Peter) Rossi, Michael (Joyce) Srebalus and Deborah (James) Swanson. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many. Loving sister to Rose Mary Grunhard and the late Petronella Kornacki. Visitation Thursday, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. Graveside service Friday 11:00...
Devon Lynn Kwiatek
Feb 25, 2021
Devon Lynn Kwiatek, age 43, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Palatine, Illinois on February 25, 2021. She was born September 25, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois to Denise Brinkmeyer. She married Richard Kwiatek in 2006. Together, they had one son: Chase. The two later separated but remained close friends. Devon was a loving and devoted mother and cherished her...
Elaine L. Hall
Feb 24, 2021
Elaine L. Hall (nee Poulos), 91, proceeded in death by her son William T. Hall, grandson David Christensen, and granddaughter Renee Kovacs. Loving mother to Gloria Christensen, Patti (Mike) Fennell, Janet (Rich) Kovacs, Terry (Rose) Hall, Brian (Colleen) Hall, Gayle (Andrew) Anderson, Dennis (Tiffany) Hall. Cherished grandmother to Amy (Brian) Biedron, John (Dawn) Fennell, Colleen Fennell, Kevin (Lauren) Fennell, Matt...
Christine R. O'Malley
Feb 24, 2021
Christine R. O'Malley nee (Ulrich) passed away on February 24, 2021. Beloved wife of Patrick, Loving mother to Michael (Karen) O'Malley, Timothy (Natalie) O'Malley and Andrea O'Malley. Grandmother to Liz, Konner, Jon, Jack, Alex, Austin, Casey, Nathan, and August. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please donate to Alzheimer's Association. Memorial Visitation, Tuesday March 2,...
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