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David W. Lunsford

David W. Lunsford

Jan 5, 2022

David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...

Gloria M. Hammond

Gloria M. Hammond

Jan 4, 2022

Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...

Richard M. Cesario

Richard M. Cesario

Jan 3, 2022

Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and...

Florence Michele Lockwood

Florence Michele Lockwood

Jan 1, 2022

Florence Michele Lockwood nee Jahn, age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Chester “Chet” Lockwood. Loving mother of Anne (Doug) Heathcock, Edward (Josie), and John (Lei). Proud and caring grandmother of Evan, Caroline, Josephine, Ryan, Catherine, and Ian. Michele was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Church, where she served as a cantor. She was a woman of...

Anna Mae Power

Anna Mae Power

Jan 1, 2022

Anna Mae Power, age 95, late of Orland Park, IL; passed away January 01, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Power. Loving mother of Patrice (John) Riggio, Colleen (Robert) Spinazzola, and Brian Power. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Michelle, Maureen, Patrick, Sean, Daniel, and Matt. Visitation Thursday January 06, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at...

Donald L. Kidd

Donald L. Kidd

Dec 31, 2021

Donald L. Kidd, age 90, of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the Late Jean P. Kidd, proceeded in death on October 24, 2020, loving father to Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (Late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd & Brenda Kidd, his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on February 16,...

Eileen M. Carpenter

Eileen M. Carpenter

Dec 28, 2021

Eileen M. Carpenter nee Kittoe, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael J. Carpenter. Loving mother of Michael G. Carpenter and Kathryn A. (Brendon) Kraft, Caring grandmother of Elizabeth and Emma Kraft. Dear sister of Patrick Kittoe. Eileen was an elementary teacher with School District 146. Funeral Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral...

Michael W. Kot

Michael W. Kot

Dec 23, 2021

Michael W. Kot, age 93, US Army Korean War Veteran, proud resident of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Kot nee Schneider. Loving father of Michael J. (Lynette), Larry (Diane), Cheryl (Boyd) Giesey, Mary Beth (late Dan) Bullard. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of 9 and caring uncle of many...

Rita M. Martello

Rita M. Martello

Dec 21, 2021

Rita M. Martello nee Rebesco, age 91, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles Martello. Loving mother of Richard (Janie) Martello, David (Debbie) Martello, Charles (Colleen) Martello, Mary (Dale) Brown, and Debra (Margaret Menzies) Martello. Cherished sister of the late Maria Rebesco, the late Dante Rebesco, the late Mario Rebesco, the late Raymond Rebesco, and the...

Dolores M. Hogan

Dolores M. Hogan

Dec 20, 2021

Dolores Marie Hogan nee Reis, 97, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, with her family by her side at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Born on August 5, 1924, in Lewiston, Minnesota, she is the youngest daughter of Henry and Marie (Schreiber) Ries' 10 children. At 12, her family moved to Conrad, Montana. After high school, she moved to...

Alexander Wheeler

Alexander Wheeler

Dec 20, 2021

On Monday, December 20, 2021, Alexander (Alex) Wheeler passed away at the age of 21. A loving son, brother, and grandson, Alex was a life-long resident of New Lenox. Alex graduated from Lincoln Way West in 2018. Alex was a kind, creative, and analytical soul. He was a history buff and was highly knowledgeable in the events of the great...

Leanne Nadrchal

Leanne Nadrchal

Dec 19, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Vincenzo Tancredi

Vincenzo Tancredi

Dec 19, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mary V. Somers

Mary V. Somers

Dec 18, 2021

Mary V. Somers nee Feldner, beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Kathleen Somers, the late Nancy Somers and William J. (Paula) Somers. Fond grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Patricia Lloyd and the late Joseph Feldner. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 AM Mass at St. Alexander Catholic Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL....

James V. Fauci

James V. Fauci

Dec 17, 2021

James V. Fauci, age 78, late of Midlothian, IL passed away December 17, 2021. Survived by Christine Fauci, Daughter and Son in Law Sandra and Herman Greinke, Granddaughters Gabrielle Smith spouse Jake Smith, Amanda Greinke, Great Granddaughter Eleanora Smith and Son Ronald Fauci. Services for Mr. Fauci are private.

Judith K. Graves

Judith K. Graves

Dec 15, 2021

Judy K. Graves, née Jellison, age 78 entered into eternal life on December 15, 2021. Longtime resident of Orland Park. Graduate of St. Lawrence High School of Chicago in 1961. Wife of Donald for 54 years. Mother of Donna Mottel (Mark), Christa Svienty (Richard), Elizabeth Soriaga (Carlito), Deanna Marquez (Manny), and Daniel (Marti). Grandmother of Justin, Samuel, Maxwell, Amelia, Aidan,...

Evelyn H. Cedzidlo

Evelyn H. Cedzidlo

Dec 13, 2021

Evelyn H. Cedzidlo nee Rosko, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Cedzidlo. Dear sister of Vivian Rosko, Thomas (the late Zita) Rosko, Allen (Margie) Rosko. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews and dear friend to all. She is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Balbina Rosko, sisters-in-law Angie (Wally) Gorczowski, Mary Anne (Joseph)...

Paula M. Forester

Paula M. Forester

Dec 13, 2021

Paula Forester, 81, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021. Paula (born on July 15, 1940) was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Lena Scatena, as well as her husband Charles Forester. She is survived by her sister, Loretta Szafranski; her two daughters, Tracy (Dominic) Rosignolo and Kari (Notch) Thiele; three granddaughters, Heather (Jason) Zorena, Rebecca (Anthony...

Rose M. Colbert

Rose M. Colbert

Dec 12, 2021

Colbert, Rose (nee Tarpanoff) Resident of Tinley Park, ILformerly of Evergreen Park, IL. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 12, 2021. She has joined her husband Ralph in their heavenly home. Loving mother of Christina (Joseph) Tiesch and Michelle (Richard) Campbell. Will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Joseph Jr, Jason, Amanda, Zachary and Madeline. Loving sister...

Sr. Anne M. O'Hara

Sr. Anne M. O'Hara

Dec 11, 2021

Sr. Anne M. O'Hara, age 63, passed away peacefully Saturday December 11, 2021. Daughter of the late Andrew O'Hara, and Mary Ann Gomez. Loving sister of Maureen (the late Richard) Siviluch, Michael (the late Jeanine) O'Hara, the late Patrick O'Hara, and Jerry O'Hara. Caring aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dear Friend of Pam Brebis...

David W. Lunsford

David W. Lunsford

Jan 5, 2022

David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...

Gloria M. Hammond

Gloria M. Hammond

Jan 4, 2022

Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...

Richard M. Cesario

Richard M. Cesario

Jan 3, 2022

Richard M. Cesario, age 77, US Army Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Vietnam War, resident of New Lenox, IL. Loving father of Kimberly (William) Cravens, Paul (Deborah) Cesario, Kristine (Kenneth) Cesario-Price. Proud grandfather of Autumn Cesario, Kyle Cravens, Cameron Cravens, and Zoie Cesario. Dear brother of Kenneth (Connie) Cesario, Robert (Sue) Cesario, Francine (Patrick) Waibel, Susan Hill, and...

Florence Michele Lockwood

Florence Michele Lockwood

Jan 1, 2022

Florence Michele Lockwood nee Jahn, age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Chester “Chet” Lockwood. Loving mother of Anne (Doug) Heathcock, Edward (Josie), and John (Lei). Proud and caring grandmother of Evan, Caroline, Josephine, Ryan, Catherine, and Ian. Michele was a long-time parishioner of St. Mary Church, where she served as a cantor. She was a woman of...

Anna Mae Power

Anna Mae Power

Jan 1, 2022

Anna Mae Power, age 95, late of Orland Park, IL; passed away January 01, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Power. Loving mother of Patrice (John) Riggio, Colleen (Robert) Spinazzola, and Brian Power. Cherished grandmother of Nicole, Michelle, Maureen, Patrick, Sean, Daniel, and Matt. Visitation Thursday January 06, 2022, from 9:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at...

Donald L. Kidd

Donald L. Kidd

Dec 31, 2021

Donald L. Kidd, age 90, of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the Late Jean P. Kidd, proceeded in death on October 24, 2020, loving father to Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (Late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd & Brenda Kidd, his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial mass will be held on February 16,...

Eileen M. Carpenter

Eileen M. Carpenter

Dec 28, 2021

Eileen M. Carpenter nee Kittoe, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Michael J. Carpenter. Loving mother of Michael G. Carpenter and Kathryn A. (Brendon) Kraft, Caring grandmother of Elizabeth and Emma Kraft. Dear sister of Patrick Kittoe. Eileen was an elementary teacher with School District 146. Funeral Tuesday January 4, 2022, 9:30 AM at Vandenberg Funeral...

Michael W. Kot

Michael W. Kot

Dec 23, 2021

Michael W. Kot, age 93, US Army Korean War Veteran, proud resident of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ann M. Kot nee Schneider. Loving father of Michael J. (Lynette), Larry (Diane), Cheryl (Boyd) Giesey, Mary Beth (late Dan) Bullard. Proud grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 11. Dear brother of 9 and caring uncle of many...

Rita M. Martello

Rita M. Martello

Dec 21, 2021

Rita M. Martello nee Rebesco, age 91, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles Martello. Loving mother of Richard (Janie) Martello, David (Debbie) Martello, Charles (Colleen) Martello, Mary (Dale) Brown, and Debra (Margaret Menzies) Martello. Cherished sister of the late Maria Rebesco, the late Dante Rebesco, the late Mario Rebesco, the late Raymond Rebesco, and the...

Dolores M. Hogan

Dolores M. Hogan

Dec 20, 2021

Dolores Marie Hogan nee Reis, 97, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021, with her family by her side at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Born on August 5, 1924, in Lewiston, Minnesota, she is the youngest daughter of Henry and Marie (Schreiber) Ries' 10 children. At 12, her family moved to Conrad, Montana. After high school, she moved to...

Alexander Wheeler

Alexander Wheeler

Dec 20, 2021

On Monday, December 20, 2021, Alexander (Alex) Wheeler passed away at the age of 21. A loving son, brother, and grandson, Alex was a life-long resident of New Lenox. Alex graduated from Lincoln Way West in 2018. Alex was a kind, creative, and analytical soul. He was a history buff and was highly knowledgeable in the events of the great...

Leanne Nadrchal

Leanne Nadrchal

Dec 19, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Vincenzo Tancredi

Vincenzo Tancredi

Dec 19, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Mary V. Somers

Mary V. Somers

Dec 18, 2021

Mary V. Somers nee Feldner, beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Kathleen Somers, the late Nancy Somers and William J. (Paula) Somers. Fond grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Patricia Lloyd and the late Joseph Feldner. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday 10:00 AM Mass at St. Alexander Catholic Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos Heights, IL....

James V. Fauci

James V. Fauci

Dec 17, 2021

James V. Fauci, age 78, late of Midlothian, IL passed away December 17, 2021. Survived by Christine Fauci, Daughter and Son in Law Sandra and Herman Greinke, Granddaughters Gabrielle Smith spouse Jake Smith, Amanda Greinke, Great Granddaughter Eleanora Smith and Son Ronald Fauci. Services for Mr. Fauci are private.

Judith K. Graves

Judith K. Graves

Dec 15, 2021

Judy K. Graves, née Jellison, age 78 entered into eternal life on December 15, 2021. Longtime resident of Orland Park. Graduate of St. Lawrence High School of Chicago in 1961. Wife of Donald for 54 years. Mother of Donna Mottel (Mark), Christa Svienty (Richard), Elizabeth Soriaga (Carlito), Deanna Marquez (Manny), and Daniel (Marti). Grandmother of Justin, Samuel, Maxwell, Amelia, Aidan,...

Evelyn H. Cedzidlo

Evelyn H. Cedzidlo

Dec 13, 2021

Evelyn H. Cedzidlo nee Rosko, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Cedzidlo. Dear sister of Vivian Rosko, Thomas (the late Zita) Rosko, Allen (Margie) Rosko. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews and dear friend to all. She is preceded in death by her parents Stanley and Balbina Rosko, sisters-in-law Angie (Wally) Gorczowski, Mary Anne (Joseph)...

Paula M. Forester

Paula M. Forester

Dec 13, 2021

Paula Forester, 81, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021. Paula (born on July 15, 1940) was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Lena Scatena, as well as her husband Charles Forester. She is survived by her sister, Loretta Szafranski; her two daughters, Tracy (Dominic) Rosignolo and Kari (Notch) Thiele; three granddaughters, Heather (Jason) Zorena, Rebecca (Anthony...

Rose M. Colbert

Rose M. Colbert

Dec 12, 2021

Colbert, Rose (nee Tarpanoff) Resident of Tinley Park, ILformerly of Evergreen Park, IL. Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 12, 2021. She has joined her husband Ralph in their heavenly home. Loving mother of Christina (Joseph) Tiesch and Michelle (Richard) Campbell. Will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Joseph Jr, Jason, Amanda, Zachary and Madeline. Loving sister...

Sr. Anne M. O'Hara

Sr. Anne M. O'Hara

Dec 11, 2021

Sr. Anne M. O'Hara, age 63, passed away peacefully Saturday December 11, 2021. Daughter of the late Andrew O'Hara, and Mary Ann Gomez. Loving sister of Maureen (the late Richard) Siviluch, Michael (the late Jeanine) O'Hara, the late Patrick O'Hara, and Jerry O'Hara. Caring aunt of many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Dear Friend of Pam Brebis...

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