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Deborah M. Beck

Deborah M. Beck

Jun 5, 2020

Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) Born to Douglas Williams and Patricia Tatgenhorst at Great Lakes Naval Base on January 12, 1954, Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) passed suddenly in the early morning of June 5, 2020 at the young age of 66. Debbie, as many knew her, worked as a CNA for 22 years at a local nursing home where she shared...

Steeve A. Rydberg

Steeve A. Rydberg

Jun 5, 2020

STEEVE A. RYDBERG formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn M. Rydberg. Loving father of Steeve Rydberg II of Chicago, IL, Cheryl Rydberg of Bolingbrook, IL. and Mark Rydberg of Crown Point, IN; grandchildren: Matthew and Megan Rydberg; great granddaughter Dahlia and his loving dog, Annie. In lieu of...

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Jun 1, 2020

Susan Ann Shilkaitis of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Edward Shilkaitis for over 47 years. Devoted mother to Melissa (Nicholas) Liberto, Geoffrey (Jayce) Shilkaitis, and Richard Shilkaitis. Cherished grandmother to Isabella, Olivia, and Dean Liberto, Sydney and Sylvia Shilkaitis. Dear sister to Linda (Raymond) Busch, Catherine (Michael) Simonek, and Robert...

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

May 30, 2020

Athanasia (Sia) Kostoglanis, (nee Benetatos), age 91. Born in Kefalonia, Greece. Passed away on May 30, 2020. Loving and devoted mother of James (the late Marjory), Thomas (Joy). Proud grandmother of Natalie, Lauren, Grace, Sydney, Michael and Julia. Dear sister to the late Konstantinos, Michael, Aristidi, Maria, Stamo, Stavroula and Parthenoula. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. She survived...

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

May 30, 2020

SHARON ANN GAJDOSIK, AGE 70 OF TINLEY PARK, IL. LOVING SISTER OF DANIEL AND HIS LONG TIME PARTNER ELIZABETH NOWAKOWSKI PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JOHN AND ANN, HER SISTERS JOAN SPAULDING, BEBE ANNE BIEL,LEANDRA BERNARD, AND BROTHER JOHN R GAJDOSIK. LOVING BEST FRIEND OF KAY WITTMAN. FOND AUNT TO MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. FOR...

Adam Bryant Been

Adam Bryant Been

May 26, 2020

Adam Bryant Been, late of Manhattan, IL. passed away May 26, 2020. Adam attended Lincoln-Way East High School where he was recruited by Columbia University (New York) to play football. He recently completed his Junior year at College of St Francis where he was majoring in Computer Science. He worked several jobs ranging from Computer Programming to laborer. Adam will...

Jerry C. Homolka

Jerry C. Homolka

May 24, 2020

Jerry Charles Homolka, age 90, of Orland Park IL passed away on Sunday, May 24th 2020 with his loving family by his side at home next to his wife. Jerry was born to Charles Homolka and Emilie Franta in Chicago, IL Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We...

Sr. M. Floriana Piva M.S.M

Sr. M. Floriana Piva M.S.M

May 22, 2020

Sr. M. Floriana Piva, M.S.M., age 99, late of Mother of Sorrows Blue Island and Villa Scalabrini Nursing Home in Northlake, IL. Entered the convent in 1942, Mantellate Sisters Servants of Mary in Pistoia Italy. Came to the USA in 1950, and did domestic work in St. Joseph Seminary in Elgin and Mother of Sorrows Convent in Blue Island, IL....

Gary P. Niner

Gary P. Niner

May 20, 2020

Gary Paul Niner, age 49, of Mokena IL laid to rest on Wednesday May 20th 2020 at 7:30am. Beloved Husband to Lynn Niner (Triezenberg) Caring Father to Gary Paul Niner, Jr., Emily Anne Niner and stepdaughter Cassandra Triezenberg. Grammpy to Sawyer Joe. He is survived by his parents, John Michael Niner and Sharon Herrington(Martin) and Brother John (Marty) Martin Niner....

Richard "Dick" Dale Bishop

Richard "Dick" Dale Bishop

May 16, 2020

Richard (Dick) Dale Bishop "82" formerly of Braidwood passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Berrien Springs, MI where he lived the past several years. Born August 20, 1937 in Mason, IL, Richard was the son of Donald and Bessie Bishop. He was raised and educated in Mason and Effingham High School. Richard was a loving husband to Hazel...

David A. "Dave" Benedetto

David A. "Dave" Benedetto

May 16, 2020

David A. "Dave" Benedetto, 53, passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 16, 2020. He fought a hard 7 month battle with pancreatic cancer before God called him home. David is survived by his wife Julie of 27 years, son David, daughter Kristie, father John (Carla), brothers John (Colleen), Scott (Kris), Jeff, sister Tricia (Matt), and many...

Irene Spagnolo

Irene Spagnolo

May 16, 2020

Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We ask that you show your love and support for the Spagnolo family by leaving them a condolence on our website.

Rosemarie Scannell

Rosemarie Scannell

May 15, 2020

Rosemarie Scannell 62 passed away on May 15, 2020 at Rock Run Place in Joliet. She was the wife of the late John C Scannell. They shared 31 years of marriage together. Born in Chicago, IL Rosemarie was the eldest daughter of Anne and the late Leonardus Heyne along with 5 younger siblings. She attended Joliet Junior College and was...

Jennell Mackivitch

Jennell Mackivitch

May 12, 2020

Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We ask that you show your love and support for the Mackivitch family by leaving them a condolence on our website.

Refugio Gonzalez

Refugio Gonzalez

May 12, 2020

Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We ask that you show your love and support for the Gonzalez family by leaving them a condolence on our website.

Edward C. Senn

Edward C. Senn

May 12, 2020

Edward C. Senn, 79, and a resident of Mokena (formerly of Chicago Heights) passed away on Tuesday, May 12th at the Riverside Kankakee Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Kazimiera Senn, two daughters, Beth Brouwer (Wayne) (New Lenox) and Lisa Bode (Russ) (Grygla, MN), two step-children, Anita Brozyna (Wesley) (Shorewood) and Irek Zmudzki (Agnieszka))( Orland Park). He was...

Ellen M. Wetzel

Ellen M. Wetzel

May 9, 2020

Ellen M. Wetzel, age 80, a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away due to complications caused by the Corona virus. A former employee of Wiebolts Department Store working as a furniture salesperson. Happily married for 61 years to her high school sweetheart Don. Beloved mother of Don (Shirley) Wetzel, Julie (Brian) Tyler and Deanna (David Harris) Wetzel. Cherished grandmother...

Antonietta Labriola

Antonietta Labriola

May 8, 2020

Antonietta Labriola (nee Anastasia) age 92 was born in Ripacandida, Italy and moved to the United States in 1970. Beloved wife of the late Angelo, loving mother of Donato (Carmela), Anna (Donato), and Pasquale (JoAnne). Devoted grandmother of Angelo (Renee), Adriano, Daniela (David), Giovanni (Kelly), Angelo (Elise), and Joseph. Great-grandmother of six. Funeral services are being held privately for family...

Barbara Marie Mailhiot

Barbara Marie Mailhiot

May 7, 2020

Barbara Marie Mailhiot nee Mixtacki, age 72, a longtime resident of Matteson went home to Jesus on May 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late James Mailhiot. Loving mother of Jeffrey, Christie and Dina (Jeffery). Grandmother to Alexis, Evan, Jackson, Matthew, Courtney, Duncan, Grace and Griffin. Cherished daughter of the late William and Irene Mixtacki nee Olejniczak and stepdaughter of...

Mark Gedonius

Mark Gedonius

May 7, 2020

Mark Gedonius, age 74, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully May 7th, 2020 with his daughters by his side. Mark was born to Walter and Ruby(nee Harper) Gedonius. Along with his siblings, grew up in Oak Lawn and graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School. Mark was an entrepreneur for most of his career and was specifically proud of his...

Deborah M. Beck

Deborah M. Beck

Jun 5, 2020

Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) Born to Douglas Williams and Patricia Tatgenhorst at Great Lakes Naval Base on January 12, 1954, Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) passed suddenly in the early morning of June 5, 2020 at the young age of 66. Debbie, as many knew her, worked as a CNA for 22 years at a local nursing home where she shared...

Steeve A. Rydberg

Steeve A. Rydberg

Jun 5, 2020

STEEVE A. RYDBERG formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn M. Rydberg. Loving father of Steeve Rydberg II of Chicago, IL, Cheryl Rydberg of Bolingbrook, IL. and Mark Rydberg of Crown Point, IN; grandchildren: Matthew and Megan Rydberg; great granddaughter Dahlia and his loving dog, Annie. In lieu of...

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Jun 1, 2020

Susan Ann Shilkaitis of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Edward Shilkaitis for over 47 years. Devoted mother to Melissa (Nicholas) Liberto, Geoffrey (Jayce) Shilkaitis, and Richard Shilkaitis. Cherished grandmother to Isabella, Olivia, and Dean Liberto, Sydney and Sylvia Shilkaitis. Dear sister to Linda (Raymond) Busch, Catherine (Michael) Simonek, and Robert...

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

May 30, 2020

Athanasia (Sia) Kostoglanis, (nee Benetatos), age 91. Born in Kefalonia, Greece. Passed away on May 30, 2020. Loving and devoted mother of James (the late Marjory), Thomas (Joy). Proud grandmother of Natalie, Lauren, Grace, Sydney, Michael and Julia. Dear sister to the late Konstantinos, Michael, Aristidi, Maria, Stamo, Stavroula and Parthenoula. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. She survived...

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

May 30, 2020

SHARON ANN GAJDOSIK, AGE 70 OF TINLEY PARK, IL. LOVING SISTER OF DANIEL AND HIS LONG TIME PARTNER ELIZABETH NOWAKOWSKI PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JOHN AND ANN, HER SISTERS JOAN SPAULDING, BEBE ANNE BIEL,LEANDRA BERNARD, AND BROTHER JOHN R GAJDOSIK. LOVING BEST FRIEND OF KAY WITTMAN. FOND AUNT TO MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. FOR...

Adam Bryant Been

Adam Bryant Been

May 26, 2020

Adam Bryant Been, late of Manhattan, IL. passed away May 26, 2020. Adam attended Lincoln-Way East High School where he was recruited by Columbia University (New York) to play football. He recently completed his Junior year at College of St Francis where he was majoring in Computer Science. He worked several jobs ranging from Computer Programming to laborer. Adam will...

Jerry C. Homolka

Jerry C. Homolka

May 24, 2020

Jerry Charles Homolka, age 90, of Orland Park IL passed away on Sunday, May 24th 2020 with his loving family by his side at home next to his wife. Jerry was born to Charles Homolka and Emilie Franta in Chicago, IL Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We...

Sr. M. Floriana Piva M.S.M

Sr. M. Floriana Piva M.S.M

May 22, 2020

Sr. M. Floriana Piva, M.S.M., age 99, late of Mother of Sorrows Blue Island and Villa Scalabrini Nursing Home in Northlake, IL. Entered the convent in 1942, Mantellate Sisters Servants of Mary in Pistoia Italy. Came to the USA in 1950, and did domestic work in St. Joseph Seminary in Elgin and Mother of Sorrows Convent in Blue Island, IL....

Gary P. Niner

Gary P. Niner

May 20, 2020

Gary Paul Niner, age 49, of Mokena IL laid to rest on Wednesday May 20th 2020 at 7:30am. Beloved Husband to Lynn Niner (Triezenberg) Caring Father to Gary Paul Niner, Jr., Emily Anne Niner and stepdaughter Cassandra Triezenberg. Grammpy to Sawyer Joe. He is survived by his parents, John Michael Niner and Sharon Herrington(Martin) and Brother John (Marty) Martin Niner....

Richard "Dick" Dale Bishop

Richard "Dick" Dale Bishop

May 16, 2020

Richard (Dick) Dale Bishop "82" formerly of Braidwood passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Berrien Springs, MI where he lived the past several years. Born August 20, 1937 in Mason, IL, Richard was the son of Donald and Bessie Bishop. He was raised and educated in Mason and Effingham High School. Richard was a loving husband to Hazel...

David A. "Dave" Benedetto

David A. "Dave" Benedetto

May 16, 2020

David A. "Dave" Benedetto, 53, passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 16, 2020. He fought a hard 7 month battle with pancreatic cancer before God called him home. David is survived by his wife Julie of 27 years, son David, daughter Kristie, father John (Carla), brothers John (Colleen), Scott (Kris), Jeff, sister Tricia (Matt), and many...

Irene Spagnolo

Irene Spagnolo

May 16, 2020

Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We ask that you show your love and support for the Spagnolo family by leaving them a condolence on our website.

Rosemarie Scannell

Rosemarie Scannell

May 15, 2020

Rosemarie Scannell 62 passed away on May 15, 2020 at Rock Run Place in Joliet. She was the wife of the late John C Scannell. They shared 31 years of marriage together. Born in Chicago, IL Rosemarie was the eldest daughter of Anne and the late Leonardus Heyne along with 5 younger siblings. She attended Joliet Junior College and was...

Jennell Mackivitch

Jennell Mackivitch

May 12, 2020

Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We ask that you show your love and support for the Mackivitch family by leaving them a condolence on our website.

Refugio Gonzalez

Refugio Gonzalez

May 12, 2020

Funeral services are being held privately for family members in accordance with all current state and federal recommendations. We ask that you show your love and support for the Gonzalez family by leaving them a condolence on our website.

Edward C. Senn

Edward C. Senn

May 12, 2020

Edward C. Senn, 79, and a resident of Mokena (formerly of Chicago Heights) passed away on Tuesday, May 12th at the Riverside Kankakee Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Kazimiera Senn, two daughters, Beth Brouwer (Wayne) (New Lenox) and Lisa Bode (Russ) (Grygla, MN), two step-children, Anita Brozyna (Wesley) (Shorewood) and Irek Zmudzki (Agnieszka))( Orland Park). He was...

Ellen M. Wetzel

Ellen M. Wetzel

May 9, 2020

Ellen M. Wetzel, age 80, a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away due to complications caused by the Corona virus. A former employee of Wiebolts Department Store working as a furniture salesperson. Happily married for 61 years to her high school sweetheart Don. Beloved mother of Don (Shirley) Wetzel, Julie (Brian) Tyler and Deanna (David Harris) Wetzel. Cherished grandmother...

Antonietta Labriola

Antonietta Labriola

May 8, 2020

Antonietta Labriola (nee Anastasia) age 92 was born in Ripacandida, Italy and moved to the United States in 1970. Beloved wife of the late Angelo, loving mother of Donato (Carmela), Anna (Donato), and Pasquale (JoAnne). Devoted grandmother of Angelo (Renee), Adriano, Daniela (David), Giovanni (Kelly), Angelo (Elise), and Joseph. Great-grandmother of six. Funeral services are being held privately for family...

Barbara Marie Mailhiot

Barbara Marie Mailhiot

May 7, 2020

Barbara Marie Mailhiot nee Mixtacki, age 72, a longtime resident of Matteson went home to Jesus on May 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late James Mailhiot. Loving mother of Jeffrey, Christie and Dina (Jeffery). Grandmother to Alexis, Evan, Jackson, Matthew, Courtney, Duncan, Grace and Griffin. Cherished daughter of the late William and Irene Mixtacki nee Olejniczak and stepdaughter of...

Mark Gedonius

Mark Gedonius

May 7, 2020

Mark Gedonius, age 74, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully May 7th, 2020 with his daughters by his side. Mark was born to Walter and Ruby(nee Harper) Gedonius. Along with his siblings, grew up in Oak Lawn and graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School. Mark was an entrepreneur for most of his career and was specifically proud of his...

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