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Michael Levi Fox

Michael Levi Fox

Sep 14, 2020

Michael Levi Fox, 63, of Mokena, passed away on September 14, 2020 in Mokena, IL peacefully at home with his wife Linda at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 12:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mokena United Methodist Church. A private memorial service will follow. Mike’s wish was to be cremated and...

Terrance P. Dorencz

Terrance P. Dorencz

Sep 12, 2020

Terrance P. Dorencz, age 81, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Jane Dorencz nee Szymczak. Loving father of Christopher (Ines Giurini) Dorencz, Phillip (Lisa) Dorencz, Jeannine (Terry) Shubert, and Kimberly (Carlos) Cuervo. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Olivia, Terrence John, Sarah, Emily, Hailey, Juan, Aleksandr, and Dayna. Cherished brother of Noreene Altier, Bonni (Mitch) Ladewski, and the...

Patricia J. Ford

Patricia J. Ford

Sep 9, 2020

Patricia J. Ford, age 71, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of Donald Ford. Loving mother of Jenni (Roger) Gillund, and Mike (Angel) Ford. Cherished sister of Peg (Roger) Herman, Pam (Guy) Thacher, and sister in-law of Donna (Tim) Varner. Proud Nana of Deia, Jake, Kaylee, Gavin, and 4 greatgrandchildren. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...

Scott A. Bogard

Scott A. Bogard

Sep 7, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Cathy York

Cathy York

Sep 5, 2020

Cathy York, age 68. Loving longtime partner of Ron Ligocki. Dear sister of Maribeth Seal and Holly (John) Charles. Special Aunt to Sam and Nick Charles and Neal Vaisvilas. Great Aunt to Jaxon. Best buddy to Joanne Wagge and friend to many. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tom York. She loved puzzles, cooking, travel and...

Stanley Gondek

Stanley Gondek

Sep 5, 2020

Stanley Gondek, age 95, late of Mokena, IL. USMC WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Bonnie Gondek. Loving father of Mandy (the late Glenn) Schultz. Proud Boppie to Nick, Jackie, Max, Alyssa, and Great-Grandfather of Samantha. Cherished brother of Dorothy (Francisco) Palomo. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stanley was the owner of Stan Gondek Barber Shop in Downers Grove...

Alan L. Hinz

Alan L. Hinz

Sep 3, 2020

Alan L. Hinz, age 69. Loving husband of Carolyn Nee Hemphill. Dearest Father of Shannon (Danny) Benser and the late A.J. Hinz. Cherished Grandfather of Delano and Ingrid. Fond Brother of Janice (John) McBride, Ronald (Shirley) and Dale Hinz. Fond Uncle of Kristie, Daniel, Dawn, Anna, Sara, Charlene, Brian and the late Anthony and Norman. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 to...

James P. Fleming

James P. Fleming

Aug 31, 2020

James P. Fleming, age 70, late of Mokena, IL. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late Harry & Eleanor Fleming. Cherished brother of Terry (late Robert) Moorefield, Ed (Fran) Fleming, Dan (Mary Kay) Fleming, and the late William Fleming. Devoted friend of Mary Hassman. Loving uncle of Sarah (Brent) Bowlin, Robby (Anna) Moorefield, Therese (Michael Blais) Fleming ,...

Sr. Cherubim Cukla

Sr. Cherubim Cukla

Aug 31, 2020

Sister cherubim Cukla Born March, 1922 at Rest August, 2020 She entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1940 and served as a pharmacist, hospital Administrator, and Director of Religious Education. Survived by her sister Cecilia, and many extended family members. Memorials to Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Frankfort, IL

Kurt D. Hermanson

Kurt D. Hermanson

Aug 29, 2020

Kurt D. Hermanson, age 59 of Beecher, IL. Loving husband and best friend of 40 years to Deborah Hermanson nee Reilly. Loving father of Sara, Jennifer, Nicholas and the late Katherine. Dear son to the late Kenneth and Jeanette Hermanson, and brother of Ken (Lori), Jim (late Sandy), and Karen (Rick) Morris. Proud uncle of Jason (Cathy) and Scott (Katie)...

Vince Egresits

Vince Egresits

Aug 29, 2020

Vince Egresits, age 84, late of Mokena, IL. Proud son of the late Vince and Jusztina Egresits. Beloved husband of Anastasia Egresits. Loving father of Linda (Rich) Huculak .Cherished papa of Luke, Alyssa, and Rachel. Dear brother of Jusztina Wild and the late Kathe Hudak. Kind Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020, 11:00AM until the...

Shirley M. Brace

Shirley M. Brace

Aug 25, 2020

Shirley M. Brace nee Plotke, of Mokena, IL passed to heaven on Tuesday, August 25th. She leaves behind her loving son, Ken (Lisa) Brace, and her treasured granddaughters, Harley and Quinn Brace. Shirley was retired from Teamsters Local 710 after 29 years of service. After retiring, she worked at FNBC Bank of Mokena, then spent her final years caring for...

George J. Clancy

George J. Clancy

Aug 24, 2020

George J. Clancy, age 72, late of Chicago, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda Clancy nee Byrne. Loving Father of Patricia Irone (Gregory), Eileen Clancy, Siobhan Clancy, and Margaret (Stephen) Zaker. Cherished Grandfather of Olivia, Bernadette, Addison, and Clara. Dear brother of Mary Spengler, Claudia (the late John) Nolan, and Margaret (Scott) Schroeder. A beautiful soul beloved by...

Darlene F. Henningsen

Darlene F. Henningsen

Aug 17, 2020

Darlene F. Henningsen nee Howie, age 77, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Carl Henningsen. Loving mother of Robin (David) Pierce, Michael (Diane) Henningsen, and Steve (Marybeth) Henningsen. Caring grandmother of Emma. Dear sister of the late Barbara (Bill) McPherson, Carolyn (Allan) Bartolotta, and sister in-law of Lillian Carpenter. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Margaret "Peggy" A. Devine

Margaret "Peggy" A. Devine

Aug 15, 2020

Margaret “Peggy" A. Devine nee Nolan, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late James J. Devine. Loving mother of Mike (Jane), Bob, Bill (Nicole). Caring grandmother of Patrick, Daniel, Shayne, Breanna, Madison, C.J. Dear sister of the late Timothy, Dennis, late Terrance, Naureen, and Thomas. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday, August...

Antonio Gutierrez

Antonio Gutierrez

Aug 14, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Rose M. Standish

Rose M. Standish

Aug 11, 2020

Rose M. Standish, age 96, was carried home by God on 8/11/2020. Beloved wife of the (late) Russell Standish Sr. Loving mother of Russell Jr. (late Kathy) (Moria), Richard, Robert (Cheryl), proceeded in death by Ronald (Ede), Roger (Gina), Roseann (Tom) Walsh and Roy (Dawn). Proud Grandmother to 14 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Viewing will...

Eric Torres

Eric Torres

Aug 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Torres announces his passing August 10, 2020, in Palos Heights, IL at the age of 44. Eric is survived by his father, Henry Torres, and his grandmother, Maria Torres. Loving father of Kaylen and Chloe, and brother of Rebecca Torres. He is preceded in death by mother Helene Torres, grandparents...

Lois A. Freitag

Lois A. Freitag

Aug 10, 2020

Lois A. Freitag, age 95, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Freitag. Loving mother of Jackie (late Tony) Trino, Ruth Ellen (late Ed) Doyle, Mark (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Samantha ( Ben) Grosche, Christopher (Lauren) Trino, Jacob Boersma and great grandmother of Ava and Madelyn Trino. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lois along...

Greg W. Golembiewski

Greg W. Golembiewski

Aug 1, 2020

Greg W. Golembiewski, age 38, late of Mokena, IL. Awesome husband to Holly "Cupcake" Golembiewski. Son of John and Carol Golembiewski. Brother of Scott (Denise), Marc, and Megan (Ryan Goetsch). Fun uncle of Ava, Georgia, Hannah, Lyric, Jack, Ryan, Lucas, Jacek, and Connor. Greg is survived by beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends that became family. Loved by many, missed...

Michael Levi Fox

Michael Levi Fox

Sep 14, 2020

Michael Levi Fox, 63, of Mokena, passed away on September 14, 2020 in Mokena, IL peacefully at home with his wife Linda at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 12:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mokena United Methodist Church. A private memorial service will follow. Mike’s wish was to be cremated and...

Terrance P. Dorencz

Terrance P. Dorencz

Sep 12, 2020

Terrance P. Dorencz, age 81, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Jane Dorencz nee Szymczak. Loving father of Christopher (Ines Giurini) Dorencz, Phillip (Lisa) Dorencz, Jeannine (Terry) Shubert, and Kimberly (Carlos) Cuervo. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Olivia, Terrence John, Sarah, Emily, Hailey, Juan, Aleksandr, and Dayna. Cherished brother of Noreene Altier, Bonni (Mitch) Ladewski, and the...

Patricia J. Ford

Patricia J. Ford

Sep 9, 2020

Patricia J. Ford, age 71, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of Donald Ford. Loving mother of Jenni (Roger) Gillund, and Mike (Angel) Ford. Cherished sister of Peg (Roger) Herman, Pam (Guy) Thacher, and sister in-law of Donna (Tim) Varner. Proud Nana of Deia, Jake, Kaylee, Gavin, and 4 greatgrandchildren. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...

Scott A. Bogard

Scott A. Bogard

Sep 7, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Cathy York

Cathy York

Sep 5, 2020

Cathy York, age 68. Loving longtime partner of Ron Ligocki. Dear sister of Maribeth Seal and Holly (John) Charles. Special Aunt to Sam and Nick Charles and Neal Vaisvilas. Great Aunt to Jaxon. Best buddy to Joanne Wagge and friend to many. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tom York. She loved puzzles, cooking, travel and...

Stanley Gondek

Stanley Gondek

Sep 5, 2020

Stanley Gondek, age 95, late of Mokena, IL. USMC WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Bonnie Gondek. Loving father of Mandy (the late Glenn) Schultz. Proud Boppie to Nick, Jackie, Max, Alyssa, and Great-Grandfather of Samantha. Cherished brother of Dorothy (Francisco) Palomo. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stanley was the owner of Stan Gondek Barber Shop in Downers Grove...

Alan L. Hinz

Alan L. Hinz

Sep 3, 2020

Alan L. Hinz, age 69. Loving husband of Carolyn Nee Hemphill. Dearest Father of Shannon (Danny) Benser and the late A.J. Hinz. Cherished Grandfather of Delano and Ingrid. Fond Brother of Janice (John) McBride, Ronald (Shirley) and Dale Hinz. Fond Uncle of Kristie, Daniel, Dawn, Anna, Sara, Charlene, Brian and the late Anthony and Norman. Visitation Wednesday from 4:00 to...

James P. Fleming

James P. Fleming

Aug 31, 2020

James P. Fleming, age 70, late of Mokena, IL. US Air Force Veteran. Beloved son of the late Harry & Eleanor Fleming. Cherished brother of Terry (late Robert) Moorefield, Ed (Fran) Fleming, Dan (Mary Kay) Fleming, and the late William Fleming. Devoted friend of Mary Hassman. Loving uncle of Sarah (Brent) Bowlin, Robby (Anna) Moorefield, Therese (Michael Blais) Fleming ,...

Sr. Cherubim Cukla

Sr. Cherubim Cukla

Aug 31, 2020

Sister cherubim Cukla Born March, 1922 at Rest August, 2020 She entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1940 and served as a pharmacist, hospital Administrator, and Director of Religious Education. Survived by her sister Cecilia, and many extended family members. Memorials to Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Frankfort, IL

Kurt D. Hermanson

Kurt D. Hermanson

Aug 29, 2020

Kurt D. Hermanson, age 59 of Beecher, IL. Loving husband and best friend of 40 years to Deborah Hermanson nee Reilly. Loving father of Sara, Jennifer, Nicholas and the late Katherine. Dear son to the late Kenneth and Jeanette Hermanson, and brother of Ken (Lori), Jim (late Sandy), and Karen (Rick) Morris. Proud uncle of Jason (Cathy) and Scott (Katie)...

Vince Egresits

Vince Egresits

Aug 29, 2020

Vince Egresits, age 84, late of Mokena, IL. Proud son of the late Vince and Jusztina Egresits. Beloved husband of Anastasia Egresits. Loving father of Linda (Rich) Huculak .Cherished papa of Luke, Alyssa, and Rachel. Dear brother of Jusztina Wild and the late Kathe Hudak. Kind Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020, 11:00AM until the...

Shirley M. Brace

Shirley M. Brace

Aug 25, 2020

Shirley M. Brace nee Plotke, of Mokena, IL passed to heaven on Tuesday, August 25th. She leaves behind her loving son, Ken (Lisa) Brace, and her treasured granddaughters, Harley and Quinn Brace. Shirley was retired from Teamsters Local 710 after 29 years of service. After retiring, she worked at FNBC Bank of Mokena, then spent her final years caring for...

George J. Clancy

George J. Clancy

Aug 24, 2020

George J. Clancy, age 72, late of Chicago, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Linda Clancy nee Byrne. Loving Father of Patricia Irone (Gregory), Eileen Clancy, Siobhan Clancy, and Margaret (Stephen) Zaker. Cherished Grandfather of Olivia, Bernadette, Addison, and Clara. Dear brother of Mary Spengler, Claudia (the late John) Nolan, and Margaret (Scott) Schroeder. A beautiful soul beloved by...

Darlene F. Henningsen

Darlene F. Henningsen

Aug 17, 2020

Darlene F. Henningsen nee Howie, age 77, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Carl Henningsen. Loving mother of Robin (David) Pierce, Michael (Diane) Henningsen, and Steve (Marybeth) Henningsen. Caring grandmother of Emma. Dear sister of the late Barbara (Bill) McPherson, Carolyn (Allan) Bartolotta, and sister in-law of Lillian Carpenter. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Margaret "Peggy" A. Devine

Margaret "Peggy" A. Devine

Aug 15, 2020

Margaret “Peggy" A. Devine nee Nolan, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late James J. Devine. Loving mother of Mike (Jane), Bob, Bill (Nicole). Caring grandmother of Patrick, Daniel, Shayne, Breanna, Madison, C.J. Dear sister of the late Timothy, Dennis, late Terrance, Naureen, and Thomas. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday, August...

Antonio Gutierrez

Antonio Gutierrez

Aug 14, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Rose M. Standish

Rose M. Standish

Aug 11, 2020

Rose M. Standish, age 96, was carried home by God on 8/11/2020. Beloved wife of the (late) Russell Standish Sr. Loving mother of Russell Jr. (late Kathy) (Moria), Richard, Robert (Cheryl), proceeded in death by Ronald (Ede), Roger (Gina), Roseann (Tom) Walsh and Roy (Dawn). Proud Grandmother to 14 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, and 1 Great Great Grandchild. Viewing will...

Eric Torres

Eric Torres

Aug 10, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Torres announces his passing August 10, 2020, in Palos Heights, IL at the age of 44. Eric is survived by his father, Henry Torres, and his grandmother, Maria Torres. Loving father of Kaylen and Chloe, and brother of Rebecca Torres. He is preceded in death by mother Helene Torres, grandparents...

Lois A. Freitag

Lois A. Freitag

Aug 10, 2020

Lois A. Freitag, age 95, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Freitag. Loving mother of Jackie (late Tony) Trino, Ruth Ellen (late Ed) Doyle, Mark (Nancy). Proud grandmother of Samantha ( Ben) Grosche, Christopher (Lauren) Trino, Jacob Boersma and great grandmother of Ava and Madelyn Trino. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lois along...

Greg W. Golembiewski

Greg W. Golembiewski

Aug 1, 2020

Greg W. Golembiewski, age 38, late of Mokena, IL. Awesome husband to Holly "Cupcake" Golembiewski. Son of John and Carol Golembiewski. Brother of Scott (Denise), Marc, and Megan (Ryan Goetsch). Fun uncle of Ava, Georgia, Hannah, Lyric, Jack, Ryan, Lucas, Jacek, and Connor. Greg is survived by beloved uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends that became family. Loved by many, missed...

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