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Christine R. Oliver
Feb 24, 2021
Christine R. Oliver, nee Adams, age 67, late of Peotone, formerly of Mokena. Beloved mother of the late Crystal, Jessica (Tim) Ireland, Joshua (Sarah). Loving grandmother of Mackenzie, Aidan, Aliza ,Edie, and Clara. Dearest sister of Eileen Adams. Visitation Saturday, February 27, 2021, 9AM until time of Chapel Service 11:00 AM. Interment in Chapel Hill Garden South. *Due to the...
Ronald Roy Bullard
Feb 23, 2021
Ronald Roy Bullard, late of Frankfort IL. Born August 22, 1938 at rest February 23, 2021. Loving husband of Ruth (Setzke). Proud father of Rhonda (Jeff) McIntyre, Roy (Debbie), Kirby (Alexis). Devoted grandfather of Kerri, Tara, Caela, Matt, Stephanie, Jacquelyn, Melissa, and Luke. Great grandfather of Owen & Lucas. Ron was a proud member of the Chicago Police Department for...
Carmen P. Pignatiello
Feb 22, 2021
Carmen Peter Pignatiello, 90, of Tinley Park Illinois passed away on February 22. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Egan). Loving father of the late Kathleen Margetis, Peter (Beth), Michael (Patrice) and Carmen (Karen). Cherished grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 29. Dear brother of the late Diane (the late George Cullen). Fond uncle to many. He served his...
Joan V. Fleckenstein
Feb 15, 2021
Joan V. Fleckenstein nee (Mustard), late of Mokena, IL passed way February 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Fleckenstein Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Heidy) Fleckenstein Jr., Russell (Arianna) Fleckenstein, Raymond (Doris) Fleckenstein, and Ross (Kimberly) Fleckenstein. Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Tyler) Granlund, Jessica (Matthew) Kasmer, Joshua Fleckenstein, Kai Fleckenstein, Kelly Fleckenstein, Jarrod (Marissa) Fleckenstein, Matthew Fleckenstein, and Carson Fleckenstein....
Robert C. Merrick
Feb 14, 2021
Robert C. Merrick, age 91, late of Mokena, IL formally of Ottawa, IL passed away peacefully February 14, 2021. Robert was born in Ottawa, IL to the late George and Hilda Merrick. Beloved husband for 60 years of Rolena (nee Hill); loving and devoted father of David & Milly Merrick, Debbie & John Nicely, Robert L Merrick and Steven Merrick....
John C. Schultz
Feb 10, 2021
John C. Schultz, age 87, late of Frankfort, IL. formerly of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Korean War Veteran, longtime Chicago Public School Teacher, Chicago and Illinois Hall of Fame Basketball Coach. Loving husband of Barbara (née Gornick), adoring father of John (Nancy), Timothy (Pamela), Katherine (Dick), late Elizabeth, Thomas, Mary, Terrence (Jennifer), Patrick (Lisa), many Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. In...
Barbara J. D'Aversa
Feb 10, 2021
Barbara J. D’Aversa (nee Michelini), age 72, late of Blue Island. Beloved wife of Fulvio. Loving mother of Anna (Steven) Buss, and Virginio (Diane) D’Aversa. Dear grandmother of Lilianna, Daniella, Luke, Fulvio, Annelise. Cherished daughter of the late Armando and Edith Michelini. Dearest sister of Paul (Elaine) Michelini, William (Angela) Michelini, Mary Ann (Thomas) Raymond, and Joanne (Leon) Tortura. Fond...
Kenneth E. Gignac
Feb 9, 2021
Kenneth E. Gignac, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Oak Forest IL. Beloved husband of Diane M. (deceased). Loving father of Trish (Doug) Nickleski, Steve (Kim), Mary Delsing, Jim (AnnMarie) and Ed (Karen). Proud and caring grandfather of Michelle (Brice) Martin, Dan Nickleski, Brittany (Jason) Williams, Alice, Matthew, Nathan, Rachel, Marcy Delsing, Alex Delsing, Casey, Arielle and great...
Robert M. Karpola
Jan 27, 2021
Robert M. Karpola, age 85, late of Mokena, IL formally of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully January 27, 2021. Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew and Mary (Bolsega) Karpola. Beloved husband for 62 years of Phyllis (nee Toppett); loving and devoted father of Cheryl Edwards, Bruce, Keith (Ann), and Gayle (Edward) Melby. Cherished grandfather of Mike,...
Doris J. Formanski
Jan 27, 2021
Doris Jane Formanski (Sarat), age 87 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late George L. Formanski. Loving mother of Cheryl (Ray) Watson, Danny (Julie) Formanski and Joe (Jenny) Formanski. Proud grandmother of Sarah (Scott), Ryan (Rebecca), Dana (Cory), Michela (Jorge), Ben, Katie, Sam, Nate, Zach and Andrew. Great-grandmother of Evelyn, Coraline, Lyla , Jose, Vincent,...
Michelle Lynn Maurisak
Jan 26, 2021
Michelle Lynn Maurisak, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of Rich and LaVonne. Loving sister of Rick (the late Jenny). Fond aunt of Grant, Bing, Charlotte, Evan, Jared and aunt Shell to many. Cherished niece of aunt Monie (the late uncle Bob). Dear cousin of Gery (Marilia), De (Jeff),...
Gerald A. Crandall
Jan 26, 2021
Gerald A. Crandall, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gizella “Dee” Crandall. Survived by his sons; Gerald S. (Deborah), David A. (Susan) and Jon J. Crandall as well as his grandchildren; Meagan E. (Martin), Bradley E. (Sheena), Brent S., Hillary L. and sister in law Irene Toth. Many nieces and nephews. Founder of GA Crandall &...
Carl J. Halper
Jan 24, 2021
Carl(Chuck) Joseph Halper 87 years Devoted husband of Sandra O’Malley Heinzel Halper for thirty seven years, preceded in death by Joan Halper née Hummer. Loving father of Mark (Lynne) and Michael (Barbara) Michele (Doug) Ward, Maria, Joseph (Kris) Julie Heinzel-Sladek (Eric Sladek) Aimee Heinzel, Sheana (Scott Brighton) Adoring grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will...
Robert E. Ringer
Jan 20, 2021
Robert E. Ringer, age 70, of Monee, IL passed away January 20, 2021. Loving father of Robert J.(Colleen) Ringer, and Kimberly (William) Jerozal. Brother of Judy (Rich) Hetzel, Peggy Ringer, and Daniel Ringer. Proud grandfather of Robby, Ryan, Kyle, and Ryan. Visitation Friday January 22,2021 from 5:00-8:00PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. For more information...
Kathryn D. Oehmen
Jan 17, 2021
Kathy (Kat) Oehmen (Schalk), 53, of Mokena, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 17. She is survived by her husband, Rick, son Lee (Michelle); daughter Nicole (Steve); sister Mary Jo Solick and brother Michael (Carrie). She was a fun aunt to nieces Crystal (Mike), Shannon (Jake), Kayla and Lily, and nephews Ryan (Sydney), Dustin, and Tommy, who she also leaves...
Marsha J. Rhodes
Jan 15, 2021
Marsha J. Rhodes (nee Diimig). Beloved wife of Ron. Preceeded in death by Paul and Alice Diimig. Dear sister of Bonnie (Tom) Ciraulo. Fond aunt of Jill (Mike) Conolly, Joy (Joe) Gallivan and Jeff (Kelley) Ciraulo. Cherished great aunt of 8. Marsha was a beloved Para of the Orland Park Jr. High School District 135 community and staff. She graduated...
Laverne G. Rechkemer
Jan 8, 2021
Laverne G. Rechkemer nee Keuch, age 94 late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the late Emil Rechkemer. Loving mother of Wayne (Joyce) Rechkemer, and the late Elaine (Robert) Swan. Proud grandmother of Julie (Sean) Ferguson, John (Nancy), Janet (John) Sarafin and Dan Rechkemer. Cherished great grandmother of 9. Caring sister-in-law of Janice Keuch. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Edward M. Dudley
Jan 7, 2021
Edward M. Dudley of Frankfort IL, age 73, died peacefully on Thursday, January 7th. He is survived by his daughters, Kim, Laurie, Abby Dudley and stepson Adam Chovan (Alexandra). He also leaves behind brothers, William and companion Christine, Joseph and wife Diane, and a sister Lynn (Horan). He is preceded in death by brothers John and James. He was a...
Christine R. Oliver
Feb 24, 2021
Christine R. Oliver, nee Adams, age 67, late of Peotone, formerly of Mokena. Beloved mother of the late Crystal, Jessica (Tim) Ireland, Joshua (Sarah). Loving grandmother of Mackenzie, Aidan, Aliza ,Edie, and Clara. Dearest sister of Eileen Adams. Visitation Saturday, February 27, 2021, 9AM until time of Chapel Service 11:00 AM. Interment in Chapel Hill Garden South. *Due to the...
Ronald Roy Bullard
Feb 23, 2021
Ronald Roy Bullard, late of Frankfort IL. Born August 22, 1938 at rest February 23, 2021. Loving husband of Ruth (Setzke). Proud father of Rhonda (Jeff) McIntyre, Roy (Debbie), Kirby (Alexis). Devoted grandfather of Kerri, Tara, Caela, Matt, Stephanie, Jacquelyn, Melissa, and Luke. Great grandfather of Owen & Lucas. Ron was a proud member of the Chicago Police Department for...
Carmen P. Pignatiello
Feb 22, 2021
Carmen Peter Pignatiello, 90, of Tinley Park Illinois passed away on February 22. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Egan). Loving father of the late Kathleen Margetis, Peter (Beth), Michael (Patrice) and Carmen (Karen). Cherished grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 29. Dear brother of the late Diane (the late George Cullen). Fond uncle to many. He served his...
Joan V. Fleckenstein
Feb 15, 2021
Joan V. Fleckenstein nee (Mustard), late of Mokena, IL passed way February 15, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert Fleckenstein Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Heidy) Fleckenstein Jr., Russell (Arianna) Fleckenstein, Raymond (Doris) Fleckenstein, and Ross (Kimberly) Fleckenstein. Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Tyler) Granlund, Jessica (Matthew) Kasmer, Joshua Fleckenstein, Kai Fleckenstein, Kelly Fleckenstein, Jarrod (Marissa) Fleckenstein, Matthew Fleckenstein, and Carson Fleckenstein....
Robert C. Merrick
Feb 14, 2021
Robert C. Merrick, age 91, late of Mokena, IL formally of Ottawa, IL passed away peacefully February 14, 2021. Robert was born in Ottawa, IL to the late George and Hilda Merrick. Beloved husband for 60 years of Rolena (nee Hill); loving and devoted father of David & Milly Merrick, Debbie & John Nicely, Robert L Merrick and Steven Merrick....
John C. Schultz
Feb 10, 2021
John C. Schultz, age 87, late of Frankfort, IL. formerly of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Korean War Veteran, longtime Chicago Public School Teacher, Chicago and Illinois Hall of Fame Basketball Coach. Loving husband of Barbara (née Gornick), adoring father of John (Nancy), Timothy (Pamela), Katherine (Dick), late Elizabeth, Thomas, Mary, Terrence (Jennifer), Patrick (Lisa), many Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. In...
Barbara J. D'Aversa
Feb 10, 2021
Barbara J. D’Aversa (nee Michelini), age 72, late of Blue Island. Beloved wife of Fulvio. Loving mother of Anna (Steven) Buss, and Virginio (Diane) D’Aversa. Dear grandmother of Lilianna, Daniella, Luke, Fulvio, Annelise. Cherished daughter of the late Armando and Edith Michelini. Dearest sister of Paul (Elaine) Michelini, William (Angela) Michelini, Mary Ann (Thomas) Raymond, and Joanne (Leon) Tortura. Fond...
Kenneth E. Gignac
Feb 9, 2021
Kenneth E. Gignac, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Oak Forest IL. Beloved husband of Diane M. (deceased). Loving father of Trish (Doug) Nickleski, Steve (Kim), Mary Delsing, Jim (AnnMarie) and Ed (Karen). Proud and caring grandfather of Michelle (Brice) Martin, Dan Nickleski, Brittany (Jason) Williams, Alice, Matthew, Nathan, Rachel, Marcy Delsing, Alex Delsing, Casey, Arielle and great...
Robert M. Karpola
Jan 27, 2021
Robert M. Karpola, age 85, late of Mokena, IL formally of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully January 27, 2021. Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew and Mary (Bolsega) Karpola. Beloved husband for 62 years of Phyllis (nee Toppett); loving and devoted father of Cheryl Edwards, Bruce, Keith (Ann), and Gayle (Edward) Melby. Cherished grandfather of Mike,...
Doris J. Formanski
Jan 27, 2021
Doris Jane Formanski (Sarat), age 87 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late George L. Formanski. Loving mother of Cheryl (Ray) Watson, Danny (Julie) Formanski and Joe (Jenny) Formanski. Proud grandmother of Sarah (Scott), Ryan (Rebecca), Dana (Cory), Michela (Jorge), Ben, Katie, Sam, Nate, Zach and Andrew. Great-grandmother of Evelyn, Coraline, Lyla , Jose, Vincent,...
Michelle Lynn Maurisak
Jan 26, 2021
Michelle Lynn Maurisak, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of Rich and LaVonne. Loving sister of Rick (the late Jenny). Fond aunt of Grant, Bing, Charlotte, Evan, Jared and aunt Shell to many. Cherished niece of aunt Monie (the late uncle Bob). Dear cousin of Gery (Marilia), De (Jeff),...
Gerald A. Crandall
Jan 26, 2021
Gerald A. Crandall, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gizella “Dee” Crandall. Survived by his sons; Gerald S. (Deborah), David A. (Susan) and Jon J. Crandall as well as his grandchildren; Meagan E. (Martin), Bradley E. (Sheena), Brent S., Hillary L. and sister in law Irene Toth. Many nieces and nephews. Founder of GA Crandall &...
Carl J. Halper
Jan 24, 2021
Carl(Chuck) Joseph Halper 87 years Devoted husband of Sandra O’Malley Heinzel Halper for thirty seven years, preceded in death by Joan Halper née Hummer. Loving father of Mark (Lynne) and Michael (Barbara) Michele (Doug) Ward, Maria, Joseph (Kris) Julie Heinzel-Sladek (Eric Sladek) Aimee Heinzel, Sheana (Scott Brighton) Adoring grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will...
Robert E. Ringer
Jan 20, 2021
Robert E. Ringer, age 70, of Monee, IL passed away January 20, 2021. Loving father of Robert J.(Colleen) Ringer, and Kimberly (William) Jerozal. Brother of Judy (Rich) Hetzel, Peggy Ringer, and Daniel Ringer. Proud grandfather of Robby, Ryan, Kyle, and Ryan. Visitation Friday January 22,2021 from 5:00-8:00PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. For more information...
Kathryn D. Oehmen
Jan 17, 2021
Kathy (Kat) Oehmen (Schalk), 53, of Mokena, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 17. She is survived by her husband, Rick, son Lee (Michelle); daughter Nicole (Steve); sister Mary Jo Solick and brother Michael (Carrie). She was a fun aunt to nieces Crystal (Mike), Shannon (Jake), Kayla and Lily, and nephews Ryan (Sydney), Dustin, and Tommy, who she also leaves...
Marsha J. Rhodes
Jan 15, 2021
Marsha J. Rhodes (nee Diimig). Beloved wife of Ron. Preceeded in death by Paul and Alice Diimig. Dear sister of Bonnie (Tom) Ciraulo. Fond aunt of Jill (Mike) Conolly, Joy (Joe) Gallivan and Jeff (Kelley) Ciraulo. Cherished great aunt of 8. Marsha was a beloved Para of the Orland Park Jr. High School District 135 community and staff. She graduated...
Laverne G. Rechkemer
Jan 8, 2021
Laverne G. Rechkemer nee Keuch, age 94 late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the late Emil Rechkemer. Loving mother of Wayne (Joyce) Rechkemer, and the late Elaine (Robert) Swan. Proud grandmother of Julie (Sean) Ferguson, John (Nancy), Janet (John) Sarafin and Dan Rechkemer. Cherished great grandmother of 9. Caring sister-in-law of Janice Keuch. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Edward M. Dudley
Jan 7, 2021
Edward M. Dudley of Frankfort IL, age 73, died peacefully on Thursday, January 7th. He is survived by his daughters, Kim, Laurie, Abby Dudley and stepson Adam Chovan (Alexandra). He also leaves behind brothers, William and companion Christine, Joseph and wife Diane, and a sister Lynn (Horan). He is preceded in death by brothers John and James. He was a...
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