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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Yolanda O'Connor
May 7, 2020
Yolanda O’Connor nee Zepeda, age 66, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of Ronald Sr. Loving mother of Ronald (Karen) and Ryan (Mary). Grandmother to Ronnie, Anne, Colton, Holly. Dear Aunt to Diane who comforted her to the end and many nieces and nephews. Cherished daughter of Luis and Rebecca Zepeda nee Gonzalez, sister of Luis (Maria), the late Refugio (Julia),...
Donald E. Wetzel
May 6, 2020
Donald E. Wetzel, age 82, a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away due to the effects of Covid-19 Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 30 years from Arbor Park School Dist. 145. Happily married for 61 years to his beloved Ellen, nee Brittain. Loving father of Don (Shirley) Wetzel, Julie (Brian) Tyler and Deanna (David...
Alice Gardner
May 5, 2020
Alice Lorraine Gardner, age 76, passed away peacefully May 5th, 2020 with her son’s by her side. She was born on May 4th, 1944 in Joliet, IL to Alvin and Doris Andres. Alice grew up in the Tinley Park area and resided in Manteno for the last 25 years. She is survived by her son’s Steven(Laura)Gardner of Lombard IL, Scott(Liz)...
Margaret H. Rafacz
Apr 29, 2020
Margaret H. Rafacz nee Threm, age 66, of Mokena, IL and parishioner of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, passed away peacefully, surrounded with love in her home on April 29, 2020. Beloved, devoted, and cherished wife of 45 years to Walter D. Rafacz. Daughter to Hazel nee Bakken Spraggins and the late Frederick R. Threm. Goddaughter to Yolanda Bakken. Sister to...
Carmen I. Smallwood
Apr 28, 2020
Carmen Irene Smallwood went Home to Jesus on April 28, 2020 at age 77. Carmen was born to Joe B. and Lyndal White on October 29, 1942 in Wayne County, Illinois. She graduated from Mills Prairie High School with the class of 1959. Carmen earned a BA of Elementary Education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Carmen met John Windle...
Dean B. Leyers Md.
Apr 27, 2020
Dean B. Leyers MD, 85 years old of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2020 after his battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Dean was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11th, 1934. He graduated from high school at the age of 16; Dean continued his studies at the University of Chicago, and then moved on to Philipps University in Marburg,...
Anne M. Szabela
Apr 26, 2020
Anne M. Szabela nee Schuch, 90, passed away on April 26, 2020. Anne was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Hermina (Gabler) Schuch. Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Edward. Devoted mother of William (Terese), Karen Potempa, Richard, Jerome (Lauri), and Jeanne (William) Buttimer; proud grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of...
Violet Funk
Apr 26, 2020
Violet L. Funk, nee Teske age 81 of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Born in Mokena, IL, Violet was a daughter of Wilbur and Verna (Rockrohr) Teske. She was raised in Mokena and was baptized and married at St. John’s UCC to John W. Funk on May 17,...
William Rebac
Apr 23, 2020
William “Veljko” Rebac, BornFebruary 7, 1934 Died: April 23, 2020 Parents: Mate & Tomica Rebac (deceased) Brothers: Mirko Rebac and John Rebac (both deceased) Spouse: Caroline “Dragica” Rebac (deceased) Children: Barbara Swanson (spouse Donald Swanson) and Michael Rebac Grandchildren: Matthew Swanson and Nicole Swanson Born in Croatia on an island off of the Dalmatian Coast, his beloved “Otok Ugljan” (Island...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
William G. Wasowicz, 81, of Joliet Illinois, died peacefully on 4/22/20 after suffering complications due to Covid 19. William was preceded in death by his parents. William leaves behind his beloved daughter and son, Janice (Dziuban), Bill, his sister Rosemary Corcoran, his grandchildren Kylie, Brett, Luke, and Allison. He was a loving uncle to many who vividly remember him for...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the CDC guidelines, services will be held at a later date.
Donna K. Barnaby
Apr 21, 2020
Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Yolanda O'Connor
May 7, 2020
Yolanda O’Connor nee Zepeda, age 66, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of Ronald Sr. Loving mother of Ronald (Karen) and Ryan (Mary). Grandmother to Ronnie, Anne, Colton, Holly. Dear Aunt to Diane who comforted her to the end and many nieces and nephews. Cherished daughter of Luis and Rebecca Zepeda nee Gonzalez, sister of Luis (Maria), the late Refugio (Julia),...
Donald E. Wetzel
May 6, 2020
Donald E. Wetzel, age 82, a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away due to the effects of Covid-19 Don proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 30 years from Arbor Park School Dist. 145. Happily married for 61 years to his beloved Ellen, nee Brittain. Loving father of Don (Shirley) Wetzel, Julie (Brian) Tyler and Deanna (David...
Alice Gardner
May 5, 2020
Alice Lorraine Gardner, age 76, passed away peacefully May 5th, 2020 with her son’s by her side. She was born on May 4th, 1944 in Joliet, IL to Alvin and Doris Andres. Alice grew up in the Tinley Park area and resided in Manteno for the last 25 years. She is survived by her son’s Steven(Laura)Gardner of Lombard IL, Scott(Liz)...
Margaret H. Rafacz
Apr 29, 2020
Margaret H. Rafacz nee Threm, age 66, of Mokena, IL and parishioner of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, passed away peacefully, surrounded with love in her home on April 29, 2020. Beloved, devoted, and cherished wife of 45 years to Walter D. Rafacz. Daughter to Hazel nee Bakken Spraggins and the late Frederick R. Threm. Goddaughter to Yolanda Bakken. Sister to...
Carmen I. Smallwood
Apr 28, 2020
Carmen Irene Smallwood went Home to Jesus on April 28, 2020 at age 77. Carmen was born to Joe B. and Lyndal White on October 29, 1942 in Wayne County, Illinois. She graduated from Mills Prairie High School with the class of 1959. Carmen earned a BA of Elementary Education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Carmen met John Windle...
Dean B. Leyers Md.
Apr 27, 2020
Dean B. Leyers MD, 85 years old of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2020 after his battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Dean was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11th, 1934. He graduated from high school at the age of 16; Dean continued his studies at the University of Chicago, and then moved on to Philipps University in Marburg,...
Anne M. Szabela
Apr 26, 2020
Anne M. Szabela nee Schuch, 90, passed away on April 26, 2020. Anne was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Hermina (Gabler) Schuch. Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Edward. Devoted mother of William (Terese), Karen Potempa, Richard, Jerome (Lauri), and Jeanne (William) Buttimer; proud grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of...
Violet Funk
Apr 26, 2020
Violet L. Funk, nee Teske age 81 of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Born in Mokena, IL, Violet was a daughter of Wilbur and Verna (Rockrohr) Teske. She was raised in Mokena and was baptized and married at St. John’s UCC to John W. Funk on May 17,...
William Rebac
Apr 23, 2020
William “Veljko” Rebac, BornFebruary 7, 1934 Died: April 23, 2020 Parents: Mate & Tomica Rebac (deceased) Brothers: Mirko Rebac and John Rebac (both deceased) Spouse: Caroline “Dragica” Rebac (deceased) Children: Barbara Swanson (spouse Donald Swanson) and Michael Rebac Grandchildren: Matthew Swanson and Nicole Swanson Born in Croatia on an island off of the Dalmatian Coast, his beloved “Otok Ugljan” (Island...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
William G. Wasowicz, 81, of Joliet Illinois, died peacefully on 4/22/20 after suffering complications due to Covid 19. William was preceded in death by his parents. William leaves behind his beloved daughter and son, Janice (Dziuban), Bill, his sister Rosemary Corcoran, his grandchildren Kylie, Brett, Luke, and Allison. He was a loving uncle to many who vividly remember him for...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the CDC guidelines, services will be held at a later date.
Donna K. Barnaby
Apr 21, 2020
Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...
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