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Geraldine "Geri" L. Blocker
Nov 3, 2020
Geraldine L. Blocker nee Akerman, age 78, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edward Blocker. Loving mother of Amy (Paul) Grenier, Sue (Michael) Lewis, Julie (Scott) Lewis, Eddie Blocker. Proud grandmother of Alex (Christina), Andrew (Erin), Elliott, Ryan (Alexis), Emily, Lindsey, Ross, Evan, Sam, Laura, Grace, Hannah, and great grandmother of Jacob and Joe. Dear sister of...
Albert E. James Jr.
Nov 2, 2020
Albert E. James Jr, age 83, late of Matteson, IL. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis James. Loving father of Jeffrey (Robin) James, Lori (Gary) O’Neil, and Lee (Kim) James. Proud grandfather of Scott Adams, Jessica and Cassidy James. Great grandfather, Marissa and Makayla and the late Elissa. Uncle to many nieces and nephews and cherished friend to many. Visitation...
Inge M. Markey
Nov 2, 2020
Inge M. Markey (nee Schroeder), age 84, current resident of Mokena, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home in Mokena, IL. Born in Engelskirchen, Germany; formerly of Flossmoor, IL, and Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Markey, loving mother of her 5 children, Lawrence (Jeanne), John, Michelle (late Timothy) Keane, Bryan (Susan), and Kevin (Stephanie);...
Sherry A. Chmura
Oct 31, 2020
Sherry A. Chmura (nee Fitzsimmons), age 62, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Chet Chmura. Loving mother of Joyce (Michael) Horton and Ann (Brian) Rhatigan. Dear step-grandmother of Indigo Horton. Daughter of the late Walter Fitzsimmons and Beverly Wagner (nee Casino). Devoted sister of Toni Woodsides, Jolene Dabek-Soto, Mary Barnes and Wendy (Mike) Arnold. Dearest sister-in-law of Christine...
Marguerite M. Cunningham
Oct 31, 2020
Marguerite M. Cunningham (nee Bonk), age 92, late of Palos Park, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at home in Palos Park, IL. Born in Chicago, formerly of Evergreen Park. Beloved wife of the late William P., loving mother of her 12 children, Christine Groen, Betty (Ron) Eilers, late Lynne (late Bob) Welcome, Cathy (Chris Athy), Bill (Laura), Donna...
Eugene T. Liberty
Oct 30, 2020
Gene T. Liberty, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Liberty. Loving father of Jeanne “Pixie” Painter, Michael Liberty, the late John Liberty, and Amy (Tom) Beckman. Cherished twin brother of John Liberty and the late Lois, Gerald, and Curtis. Devoted grandfather of the late Gerad, Clark (Marcy), Thomas Jr, Tiffany, Adam, and Annie....
Wayne Jacob "Jake" Deporto
Oct 26, 2020
Wayne Jacob “Jake” DePorto, age 91, of Frankfort passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. Wayne was born January 14, 1929, in Joliet, Illinois. As a young man, Wayne worked with area farmers. He graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1946 and went on to Joliet Junior College, learning Print Shop...
Nicholas M. Persin
Oct 25, 2020
Nicholas M. Persin, age 80, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Persin nee Dragovic. Beloved father of Laura (Augie) Hernandez, Jeffrey (Simonette), and James (Tina) Persin. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Brian, Nicholas, Luke, Matthew, Sam, Stephanie, and Olivia. Caring great grandfather of Anthony, J.P, and Jesse. Visitation Thursday, 3:00- 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Allen J. Kaiser Jr.
Oct 24, 2020
Allen J. Kaiser Jr,73, of Mokena, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on October 24, 2020. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Anne Kaiser. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Kaiser, his children: Helene (Joe) Boganski, Lucas (Sheri) Kaiser, Jeffrey Kaiser and...
Johanna M. Skonicki
Oct 24, 2020
Johanna M. Skonicki, age 100 3/4 , late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Maryellen (Dean) Carlson and Michael (Donna) Skonicki. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Hallberg, Stephen, Mathew, Jason Carlson, and great grandmother of Mathew Hallberg, Timothy Hallberg, and Westley Carlson. Funeral Friday, October 30, 2020, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home...
Jean P. Kidd
Oct 24, 2020
Jean P. Kidd, wife of Donald Kidd, for 68 years passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Jean is survived by her husband Donald and her children Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (the late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd, Brenda Kidd, her ten grandchildren and her three great grandchildren. She is...
Thomas R. Fitzsimons
Oct 16, 2020
Thomas Fitzsimons, age 89, a resident of Mokena, IL and The Villages, FL died October 16, 2020. He was born December 27, 1930 to Anne and Thomas Fitzsimons in Chicago, IL. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 61 years to Pat Fitzsimons nee Kilgallon; loving father of the late Tom (Maureen) Fitzsimons; cherished grandfather of Tommy and...
Mary F. Gonzales
Oct 12, 2020
Mary F. Gonzales. Loving mother of Michael(Amanda) Seerup, Nicole(Aaron) Davis, Kevin(Tara) Fenner and Lindsey(fiance of Matt) Fenner. Dear grandmother of Mason, Camryn, Owen, Hudson, Holden, Oliver and Ian. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Arlene Gonzales. Cherished sister of Michael(Melissa), Grace(Jim), Steven(Wendy) and Sue(Joe). Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Vandenberg...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Florek
Oct 8, 2020
The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Just call him Joe. A simple moniker for a complex man. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago in an era gone by. He met the one true love of his life and wife of 52 years, Noreen (Van Kooten) Florek, at Fenger High School. He was called on by Uncle Sam...
William G. Wulf
Oct 7, 2020
William G. Wulf. Loving father of Jennifer(Phil) Santelli, Tracy(Lucas) Yothment, Timothy Wulf and Danielle(Aaron) Lagacy. Children of Patricia (nee. Kukosh). Dear grandfather of Timmy, Robert, Christian, Hannah and Dominic. Cherished brother of Thomas(April) Wulf, Nora Wulf and the late Ann Ozburn. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 from...
Lucille Hostert
Sep 28, 2020
Lucille Hostert (née Kampe), age 91, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Beecher Manor, due to complications from COVID-19. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hostert, Sr. (2011), and her two brothers, Delmar (Margie) Kampe and Vernon Kampe. She is survived by her four children, Arthur (Eileen) Hostert, Jr., Donald (Cindy) Hostert, George (Pam) Hostert...
John E. Tucker
Sep 25, 2020
John E. Tucker, age 69, late of Chicago Heights. Beloved brother of David (Pam), Joseph, and Mary Tucker. Caring uncle of Lisa, Heather, Christopher, and Kathy. John retired from a career as a custodian at Crete-Monee School District 201. Visitation, Wednesday September 30, 2020, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Chapel Service Thursday...
Joanne M. Bukowiecki
Sep 24, 2020
Joanne M. Bukowiecki, age 71 ,late of Oak Forest, IL. Loving mother of Terry (Charles Jr.) and Michael (Traci). Caring grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 3. Visitation, Tuesday September 29, 2020, 3:00 – 9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Inurnment will take place privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. *Due to the...
Alice L. Bertucci
Sep 19, 2020
Alice L. Bertucci nee Mankowski, age 92, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of Dominick (Nick) Bertucci. Loving mother of Lisa (Tony) DeBellis, the late Theresa (Terry) George, the late Mark (Sharme) Singer, and the late David Singer. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation, Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 PM. Chapel service Monday 12:15 PM at Vandenberg...
Geraldine "Geri" L. Blocker
Nov 3, 2020
Geraldine L. Blocker nee Akerman, age 78, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edward Blocker. Loving mother of Amy (Paul) Grenier, Sue (Michael) Lewis, Julie (Scott) Lewis, Eddie Blocker. Proud grandmother of Alex (Christina), Andrew (Erin), Elliott, Ryan (Alexis), Emily, Lindsey, Ross, Evan, Sam, Laura, Grace, Hannah, and great grandmother of Jacob and Joe. Dear sister of...
Albert E. James Jr.
Nov 2, 2020
Albert E. James Jr, age 83, late of Matteson, IL. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis James. Loving father of Jeffrey (Robin) James, Lori (Gary) O’Neil, and Lee (Kim) James. Proud grandfather of Scott Adams, Jessica and Cassidy James. Great grandfather, Marissa and Makayla and the late Elissa. Uncle to many nieces and nephews and cherished friend to many. Visitation...
Inge M. Markey
Nov 2, 2020
Inge M. Markey (nee Schroeder), age 84, current resident of Mokena, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home in Mokena, IL. Born in Engelskirchen, Germany; formerly of Flossmoor, IL, and Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Markey, loving mother of her 5 children, Lawrence (Jeanne), John, Michelle (late Timothy) Keane, Bryan (Susan), and Kevin (Stephanie);...
Sherry A. Chmura
Oct 31, 2020
Sherry A. Chmura (nee Fitzsimmons), age 62, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Chet Chmura. Loving mother of Joyce (Michael) Horton and Ann (Brian) Rhatigan. Dear step-grandmother of Indigo Horton. Daughter of the late Walter Fitzsimmons and Beverly Wagner (nee Casino). Devoted sister of Toni Woodsides, Jolene Dabek-Soto, Mary Barnes and Wendy (Mike) Arnold. Dearest sister-in-law of Christine...
Marguerite M. Cunningham
Oct 31, 2020
Marguerite M. Cunningham (nee Bonk), age 92, late of Palos Park, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at home in Palos Park, IL. Born in Chicago, formerly of Evergreen Park. Beloved wife of the late William P., loving mother of her 12 children, Christine Groen, Betty (Ron) Eilers, late Lynne (late Bob) Welcome, Cathy (Chris Athy), Bill (Laura), Donna...
Eugene T. Liberty
Oct 30, 2020
Gene T. Liberty, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Liberty. Loving father of Jeanne “Pixie” Painter, Michael Liberty, the late John Liberty, and Amy (Tom) Beckman. Cherished twin brother of John Liberty and the late Lois, Gerald, and Curtis. Devoted grandfather of the late Gerad, Clark (Marcy), Thomas Jr, Tiffany, Adam, and Annie....
Wayne Jacob "Jake" Deporto
Oct 26, 2020
Wayne Jacob “Jake” DePorto, age 91, of Frankfort passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. Wayne was born January 14, 1929, in Joliet, Illinois. As a young man, Wayne worked with area farmers. He graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1946 and went on to Joliet Junior College, learning Print Shop...
Nicholas M. Persin
Oct 25, 2020
Nicholas M. Persin, age 80, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Persin nee Dragovic. Beloved father of Laura (Augie) Hernandez, Jeffrey (Simonette), and James (Tina) Persin. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Brian, Nicholas, Luke, Matthew, Sam, Stephanie, and Olivia. Caring great grandfather of Anthony, J.P, and Jesse. Visitation Thursday, 3:00- 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Allen J. Kaiser Jr.
Oct 24, 2020
Allen J. Kaiser Jr,73, of Mokena, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on October 24, 2020. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Anne Kaiser. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Kaiser, his children: Helene (Joe) Boganski, Lucas (Sheri) Kaiser, Jeffrey Kaiser and...
Johanna M. Skonicki
Oct 24, 2020
Johanna M. Skonicki, age 100 3/4 , late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Maryellen (Dean) Carlson and Michael (Donna) Skonicki. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Hallberg, Stephen, Mathew, Jason Carlson, and great grandmother of Mathew Hallberg, Timothy Hallberg, and Westley Carlson. Funeral Friday, October 30, 2020, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home...
Jean P. Kidd
Oct 24, 2020
Jean P. Kidd, wife of Donald Kidd, for 68 years passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Jean is survived by her husband Donald and her children Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (the late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd, Brenda Kidd, her ten grandchildren and her three great grandchildren. She is...
Thomas R. Fitzsimons
Oct 16, 2020
Thomas Fitzsimons, age 89, a resident of Mokena, IL and The Villages, FL died October 16, 2020. He was born December 27, 1930 to Anne and Thomas Fitzsimons in Chicago, IL. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 61 years to Pat Fitzsimons nee Kilgallon; loving father of the late Tom (Maureen) Fitzsimons; cherished grandfather of Tommy and...
Mary F. Gonzales
Oct 12, 2020
Mary F. Gonzales. Loving mother of Michael(Amanda) Seerup, Nicole(Aaron) Davis, Kevin(Tara) Fenner and Lindsey(fiance of Matt) Fenner. Dear grandmother of Mason, Camryn, Owen, Hudson, Holden, Oliver and Ian. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Arlene Gonzales. Cherished sister of Michael(Melissa), Grace(Jim), Steven(Wendy) and Sue(Joe). Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Vandenberg...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Florek
Oct 8, 2020
The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Just call him Joe. A simple moniker for a complex man. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago in an era gone by. He met the one true love of his life and wife of 52 years, Noreen (Van Kooten) Florek, at Fenger High School. He was called on by Uncle Sam...
William G. Wulf
Oct 7, 2020
William G. Wulf. Loving father of Jennifer(Phil) Santelli, Tracy(Lucas) Yothment, Timothy Wulf and Danielle(Aaron) Lagacy. Children of Patricia (nee. Kukosh). Dear grandfather of Timmy, Robert, Christian, Hannah and Dominic. Cherished brother of Thomas(April) Wulf, Nora Wulf and the late Ann Ozburn. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 from...
Lucille Hostert
Sep 28, 2020
Lucille Hostert (née Kampe), age 91, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Beecher Manor, due to complications from COVID-19. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hostert, Sr. (2011), and her two brothers, Delmar (Margie) Kampe and Vernon Kampe. She is survived by her four children, Arthur (Eileen) Hostert, Jr., Donald (Cindy) Hostert, George (Pam) Hostert...
John E. Tucker
Sep 25, 2020
John E. Tucker, age 69, late of Chicago Heights. Beloved brother of David (Pam), Joseph, and Mary Tucker. Caring uncle of Lisa, Heather, Christopher, and Kathy. John retired from a career as a custodian at Crete-Monee School District 201. Visitation, Wednesday September 30, 2020, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Chapel Service Thursday...
Joanne M. Bukowiecki
Sep 24, 2020
Joanne M. Bukowiecki, age 71 ,late of Oak Forest, IL. Loving mother of Terry (Charles Jr.) and Michael (Traci). Caring grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 3. Visitation, Tuesday September 29, 2020, 3:00 – 9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Inurnment will take place privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. *Due to the...
Alice L. Bertucci
Sep 19, 2020
Alice L. Bertucci nee Mankowski, age 92, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of Dominick (Nick) Bertucci. Loving mother of Lisa (Tony) DeBellis, the late Theresa (Terry) George, the late Mark (Sharme) Singer, and the late David Singer. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation, Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 PM. Chapel service Monday 12:15 PM at Vandenberg...
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