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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...
Edward J. Furmanek Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Edward J. Furmanek, Jr. Vietnam War Airforce Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Loving father of Ed (Kristine) Furmanek. Dear grandpa of Lily and Giada Furmanek. Dearest step grandpa of Autumn and Zack. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley park,...
Ellen J. Jenner
Dec 31, 2020
Ellen Joy Jenner (Radcliffe), 60, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on December 31st , 2020. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan to John and Barbara Radcliffe on November 8th, 1960. She graduated from Schaffer High School in 1978. Ellen was married to Stephen Jenner on October 17, 1981. Ellen loved working at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, where her co-workers were...
Arletta E. Mundt
Dec 30, 2020
Arletta E. Mundt nee Eggers age 89, faithful wife of late Arthur Mundt. Devoted mother of Elise (late Willi) Elke and Nadine (James) Hoger. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Andrew, Allyson, and Bradley. Proud great-grandmother of Reese. Dear sister of late Eugene Eggers. Lying in state Monday, January 4, 2021 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Vandenberg...
Robert J. Guzak
Dec 29, 2020
Robert J. Guzak, age 85, late of Orland Park, IL. US Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Paratrooper. Beloved husband of Angeline Guzak nee Kozak. Loving father of Debra (John Granko) and Donna Guzak. Dear brother of John (late Mary), late Raymond (late Karen), Wayne (Linda), the late David, and brother in law of Robert (Nancy) Kozak. Cherished companion, Ava. Private family...
Mary E. Brouette
Dec 25, 2020
Mary E. Brouette (nee Cammack). Beloved wife of the late Leroy. Loving mother of Gary (Debbie), Craig (Debbie), Andrea (Jim) and Elizabeth (Darren). Dear grandmother of 10. Dearest great grandmother of 9. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, Illinois Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will...
Nancy Lee Bumbales
Dec 19, 2020
Nancy Lee Bumbales, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Floyd and Nancy Wilson. Preceded in Death by her brothers Stephen and Robert Wilson and her former husband Andrew Bumbales. Nancy is lovingly remembered by her Children Nancy (Joe) Einoder and Elizabeth (Frank) Shuster, her Grandchildren Joseph and Nicole Einoder and Benjamin...
Benjamin M. Kobit
Dec 18, 2020
Benjamin M. Kobit, late of Mokena, IL. United States Navy WWII Veteran, Asiatic Pacific Theater. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Kobit and Dolores Mays- Kobit. Loving father of Deborah (Jim) Schultz, Michael (Eleanor) Kobit, Kathy (David) Ruggio, Mark (Debbie), Nadine (Joseph) Ruszkowski, and Peter (Margaret). Proud grandfather of Eric (Randi) Schultz, Steven Kobit, Hannah Kobit, Christopher (Sharon) Ruggio, Kyle...
Philip A. Balkas
Dec 16, 2020
Philip A. Balkas, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. United States Marine Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of Maryalice Balkas nee Palecki. Loving father of Laura (late Don) Rada, Anthony (Jackie), Michael (Suzanne), Alicia (Nate) Petersen, and Mary Balkas. Caring and proud grandfather of Ethan, AJ, Rory, Violet, Penelope. Dearest son of the late Agatha and the late Anthony Balkas....
Vicky R. Schmidt
Dec 15, 2020
Vicky R. Schmidt, age 65, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Tony Schmidt. Loving mother of Justin (Megan) McDonagh, Brandon McDonagh, Shannon (Steve) Schmidt, Adrienne Schmidt, and Shane (Kim) Schmidt. Sister of John Cooper and the late Floyd Cooper. Cherished grandma of 9 and great-grandmother of 2. Visitation, Monday December 21, 2020, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Karen J. Burke
Dec 12, 2020
Mrs Karen Jeanne Burke (nee Melton) formerly Karen Speedwell, Born March 28, 1940 suddenly passed December 12, 2020. Longtime Mokena And New Lenox resident Recently retired from Little Al’s Mokena Inn after 30 years. Proceeded in Death by her Loving Husband Robert E. Burke, Son James R Speedwell, Parents Elizabeth and Phillip Melton, and her Brother John Melton. Survived by...
Robert E. Smith
Dec 11, 2020
Robert Eugene Smith (Bob) passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at his home where he lived for the past 52 years of his life. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1932. He is one of three sons of Carrie (Spidel) Hamlin. He grew up in the city of Chicago and graduated from...
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...
Edward J. Furmanek Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Edward J. Furmanek, Jr. Vietnam War Airforce Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Loving father of Ed (Kristine) Furmanek. Dear grandpa of Lily and Giada Furmanek. Dearest step grandpa of Autumn and Zack. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley park,...
Ellen J. Jenner
Dec 31, 2020
Ellen Joy Jenner (Radcliffe), 60, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on December 31st , 2020. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan to John and Barbara Radcliffe on November 8th, 1960. She graduated from Schaffer High School in 1978. Ellen was married to Stephen Jenner on October 17, 1981. Ellen loved working at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, where her co-workers were...
Arletta E. Mundt
Dec 30, 2020
Arletta E. Mundt nee Eggers age 89, faithful wife of late Arthur Mundt. Devoted mother of Elise (late Willi) Elke and Nadine (James) Hoger. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Andrew, Allyson, and Bradley. Proud great-grandmother of Reese. Dear sister of late Eugene Eggers. Lying in state Monday, January 4, 2021 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Vandenberg...
Robert J. Guzak
Dec 29, 2020
Robert J. Guzak, age 85, late of Orland Park, IL. US Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Paratrooper. Beloved husband of Angeline Guzak nee Kozak. Loving father of Debra (John Granko) and Donna Guzak. Dear brother of John (late Mary), late Raymond (late Karen), Wayne (Linda), the late David, and brother in law of Robert (Nancy) Kozak. Cherished companion, Ava. Private family...
Mary E. Brouette
Dec 25, 2020
Mary E. Brouette (nee Cammack). Beloved wife of the late Leroy. Loving mother of Gary (Debbie), Craig (Debbie), Andrea (Jim) and Elizabeth (Darren). Dear grandmother of 10. Dearest great grandmother of 9. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, Illinois Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will...
Nancy Lee Bumbales
Dec 19, 2020
Nancy Lee Bumbales, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Floyd and Nancy Wilson. Preceded in Death by her brothers Stephen and Robert Wilson and her former husband Andrew Bumbales. Nancy is lovingly remembered by her Children Nancy (Joe) Einoder and Elizabeth (Frank) Shuster, her Grandchildren Joseph and Nicole Einoder and Benjamin...
Benjamin M. Kobit
Dec 18, 2020
Benjamin M. Kobit, late of Mokena, IL. United States Navy WWII Veteran, Asiatic Pacific Theater. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Kobit and Dolores Mays- Kobit. Loving father of Deborah (Jim) Schultz, Michael (Eleanor) Kobit, Kathy (David) Ruggio, Mark (Debbie), Nadine (Joseph) Ruszkowski, and Peter (Margaret). Proud grandfather of Eric (Randi) Schultz, Steven Kobit, Hannah Kobit, Christopher (Sharon) Ruggio, Kyle...
Philip A. Balkas
Dec 16, 2020
Philip A. Balkas, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. United States Marine Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of Maryalice Balkas nee Palecki. Loving father of Laura (late Don) Rada, Anthony (Jackie), Michael (Suzanne), Alicia (Nate) Petersen, and Mary Balkas. Caring and proud grandfather of Ethan, AJ, Rory, Violet, Penelope. Dearest son of the late Agatha and the late Anthony Balkas....
Vicky R. Schmidt
Dec 15, 2020
Vicky R. Schmidt, age 65, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Tony Schmidt. Loving mother of Justin (Megan) McDonagh, Brandon McDonagh, Shannon (Steve) Schmidt, Adrienne Schmidt, and Shane (Kim) Schmidt. Sister of John Cooper and the late Floyd Cooper. Cherished grandma of 9 and great-grandmother of 2. Visitation, Monday December 21, 2020, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Karen J. Burke
Dec 12, 2020
Mrs Karen Jeanne Burke (nee Melton) formerly Karen Speedwell, Born March 28, 1940 suddenly passed December 12, 2020. Longtime Mokena And New Lenox resident Recently retired from Little Al’s Mokena Inn after 30 years. Proceeded in Death by her Loving Husband Robert E. Burke, Son James R Speedwell, Parents Elizabeth and Phillip Melton, and her Brother John Melton. Survived by...
Robert E. Smith
Dec 11, 2020
Robert Eugene Smith (Bob) passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at his home where he lived for the past 52 years of his life. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 8, 1932. He is one of three sons of Carrie (Spidel) Hamlin. He grew up in the city of Chicago and graduated from...
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