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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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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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