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Robert A. Signore
Dec 21, 2019
Robert A. Signore, US Army Veteran, late of Blue Island, IL. Loving brother of Nancy Signore. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents George and Mary, siblings Rose Buhle, Michael, Daniel, and Albert, nephews Tim Signore, James Buhle. Lifetime parishioner of St. Donatus Church, Chairman of the Annual St. Donatus Feast & Carnival. Loyal...
Marvin V. Gross
Dec 21, 2019
Marvin V. Gross, age 86, late of Midlothian, IL. Beloved husband of the late Doreen R. Gross. Loving father of Thomas (Sandra) Gross, Michael (Kristy) Gross, Mary (Bryan) Mundo, Patricia (Chuck) Hillyer, Peggy Andriola and the late Susan Zielinski, Carol Cuzick, and James Michael Gross. Proud grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 12. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews....
Antonio "Tony" Martino
Dec 19, 2019
Antonio “Tony” Martino, late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband of Carmela Martino nee Miroballi. Loving father of Carmela (Jeff) Shaw, Michael (Julie), Aldo (Marcy) Martino. Proud nonno of Alexandra, Alexandria Shaw, Arianna Shaw, Isabella, Layla, Tessa, Anthony, and Jack. Dear brother of Vito (late Michelina) Martino, Donato (Carmela) Martino, Teresa (Vito) Scafiezzo. Dear uncle and friend of many. Tony leaves...
Steven M. Kopp
Dec 19, 2019
Steven M. Kopp, age 62, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved father of Chad Wollenzien. Loving grandfather of Caitlyn, Choley, and Cameryn. Caring brother of Carol, Sue (Wayland) Colvin, Robert (Renee), Richard (Janet), and Donna (Kenneth) Stanley. Kind uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Steven was a lifelong friend of many Mokena area schoolmates. Visitation, Monday, December 23,...
Casey John Kerrigan
Dec 12, 2019
Casey John Kerrigan, son of Kevin Kerrigan and Janice Mead (née Allen), was born on April 11th, 1987 at Palos Hospital. A carpenter by trade, Casey loved working with his hands from a young age, and embodied a do-it-yourself attitude in every aspect of his life. He departed this life on December 12th, 2019. Casey was blessed to be a...
Paul C. Marik
Dec 10, 2019
“Medic 100 is clear and headed fishing” Paul Christopher Marik, age 48, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, lost his battle with cancer on 12/10/2019 surrounded by his family. Born to Susan and Jerry Marik on 2/28/1971. Paul grew up in Chicago, IL, attended St John Fischer and St Rita High School where he thrived in his passion for baseball, which he...
Lorraine B. Sauerbier
Dec 8, 2019
Lorraine B. Sauerbier, age 95, Loving wife of the late John Sauerbier. Devoted mother of Kay (Norman) Kirchner, John (Diane) Sauerbier, and Ray (Maryann) Sauerbier. Cherished Grandma of 8, Great Grandma of 16, and Great Great Grandma of 1. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews . In Lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Alice Hoger
Dec 7, 2019
Alice Hoger, beloved wife of the late Irwin. Loving mother of Allen (Elizabeth) Hoger. Dear grandmother of Alyson (Eric) Suits and Kristopher (Tallienna) Sneed. Great grandmother of Lindsay, Chelsea, Kaylee Suits, and Waylon Lomax. Many nieces and nephews.
Dolores Ann Prihara
Dec 7, 2019
Dolores Ann Prihara, beloved wife of the late James. Loving aunt of Jean Marie (Jim) Bingham, Margaret Ann (Thomas) Hegber, Earl A. Ritchie, David G. (Fran) Ritchie and Mitchell (Gloria) Gunther. Dearest great aunt of Olivia Hegber. In lieu of flowers memorials Marley Community Church, 12625 187th, Mokena,IL 60448
Kenneth J. Matthiesen
Dec 7, 2019
-Kenneth John Matthiesen, 82, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. Mr. Matthiesen was born August 6, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Christie and Margaret (Borchert) Matthiesen and lived in the area for 17 years, coming from Mokena, IL. He was a retired foreman for Safety Kleen in Chicago. On March 14, 1956 in Chicago,...
Timothy J. Austin
Dec 5, 2019
Timothy John Austin born January 26, 1963 in Evergreen Park Illinois passed away on December 5, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Tim lived in Oak Forest/Peotone, Illinois at the time of his death. Timothy or “Timmy” (aka. Larry the Liar,) was an awesome carpet installer. Timmy was creative and designed many one of a kind carpets for customers. Timmy was kind,...
Margaret " Rone" Leja
Dec 4, 2019
Margaret “Rone” Leja, age 61 of Tinley Park, IL. Daughter of the late William & Elizabeth Byrne. Cherished sister of Bill (Barbara) Byrne, Linda (George) Clancy, Susan (Alfons) Wieschhorster, Diane (Robert) Reidy, and Mary (Mark) Johnson. Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Best Friend to Michael and Ewa Leja, Sister Ann Barbara, and Mary Therese.
Donald J. Klimczak
Dec 3, 2019
Donald J. Klimczak, age 76, late of Homer Glen, IL. US Army Sgt. Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Kilmczak. Loving father of Russell (Debra) Klimczak. Proud grandfather of Breana Norris and Kyle Steinhoff. Best friend and buddy to Jovi. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Klimczak and brother...
S Camille B. Age
Dec 2, 2019
Camille B. Drage nee Adduci, beloved wife of Richard A. Drage. Loving mother of Richard J. and Paula M. (Randy) Wroble. Devoted grandmother of Alexander, Shannon, Christopher, Ella Drage, Joseph and Camryn Wroble. Dearest daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Adduci. Fond sister of Dominick (Deanna) Adduci. Dear sister in law of Barb Levreau. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral...
James P. Hernon
Nov 30, 2019
James P. Hernon, age 77, Native of Boleybeg, Barna, County Galway, Ireland, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Mary Hernon nee Naughton. Loving father of James (Monta), Michael (Amy). Proud grandfather of Brendan, James “JJ”, Conor, Robbie, Mary Kate, Colin, Siena, Henry. Caring brother of Sally (John) Geraghty, Ann (Michael) Doorhy, Michael (Teresa), Peter (Bridget), Rita (late John) Kerins,...
Donald J. Petersen
Nov 29, 2019
Donald J. Petersen, 96, of Tinley Park, Illinois passed away on November 29, 2019. A veteran of World War II, he served proudly in the US Coast Guard in the North Atlantic aboard the USS Nourmahal as a Motor Machinist Mate, 1st Class, acquiring the mechanic skills that would serve him his entire life. Don was born April 28, 1923,...
Laverne E. Stege
Nov 29, 2019
Laverne Emma Katherine Strassenburg Conley Stege, age 94; born and lived in Mokena, IL. lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ. Beloved wife of the late George Stege. Loving mom Sharon (late Larry) Smith, Lynne (late Al) Wortley, Kathie (Thomas) Canevari, Ed Stege (Michelle Mueggler), Juanita (Lawrence) White. Proud and caring grandma of Heather Bruss, Lauren White, April...
Arthur T. Garrett
Nov 28, 2019
Arthur T. Garrett, late of Tinley Park, IL. US Navy WWII Veteran, Founder and co-owner of the “World Famous Garrett’s Ice Cream”. Beloved husband of the late Lucille Garrett nee Franklin. Beloved father of Timothy L. (Denice) Garrett, Carol (Charles) Hargrove, Gail (Richard) Haven, Franklin (Joan) Garrett, Daniel (Sally) Garrett. Dear grandfather of Adelheid (Joseph) Connolly, Karl (Angela) Garrett, Douglas...
Robert A. Signore
Dec 21, 2019
Robert A. Signore, US Army Veteran, late of Blue Island, IL. Loving brother of Nancy Signore. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents George and Mary, siblings Rose Buhle, Michael, Daniel, and Albert, nephews Tim Signore, James Buhle. Lifetime parishioner of St. Donatus Church, Chairman of the Annual St. Donatus Feast & Carnival. Loyal...
Marvin V. Gross
Dec 21, 2019
Marvin V. Gross, age 86, late of Midlothian, IL. Beloved husband of the late Doreen R. Gross. Loving father of Thomas (Sandra) Gross, Michael (Kristy) Gross, Mary (Bryan) Mundo, Patricia (Chuck) Hillyer, Peggy Andriola and the late Susan Zielinski, Carol Cuzick, and James Michael Gross. Proud grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 12. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews....
Antonio "Tony" Martino
Dec 19, 2019
Antonio “Tony” Martino, late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband of Carmela Martino nee Miroballi. Loving father of Carmela (Jeff) Shaw, Michael (Julie), Aldo (Marcy) Martino. Proud nonno of Alexandra, Alexandria Shaw, Arianna Shaw, Isabella, Layla, Tessa, Anthony, and Jack. Dear brother of Vito (late Michelina) Martino, Donato (Carmela) Martino, Teresa (Vito) Scafiezzo. Dear uncle and friend of many. Tony leaves...
Steven M. Kopp
Dec 19, 2019
Steven M. Kopp, age 62, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved father of Chad Wollenzien. Loving grandfather of Caitlyn, Choley, and Cameryn. Caring brother of Carol, Sue (Wayland) Colvin, Robert (Renee), Richard (Janet), and Donna (Kenneth) Stanley. Kind uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Steven was a lifelong friend of many Mokena area schoolmates. Visitation, Monday, December 23,...
Casey John Kerrigan
Dec 12, 2019
Casey John Kerrigan, son of Kevin Kerrigan and Janice Mead (née Allen), was born on April 11th, 1987 at Palos Hospital. A carpenter by trade, Casey loved working with his hands from a young age, and embodied a do-it-yourself attitude in every aspect of his life. He departed this life on December 12th, 2019. Casey was blessed to be a...
Paul C. Marik
Dec 10, 2019
“Medic 100 is clear and headed fishing” Paul Christopher Marik, age 48, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, lost his battle with cancer on 12/10/2019 surrounded by his family. Born to Susan and Jerry Marik on 2/28/1971. Paul grew up in Chicago, IL, attended St John Fischer and St Rita High School where he thrived in his passion for baseball, which he...
Lorraine B. Sauerbier
Dec 8, 2019
Lorraine B. Sauerbier, age 95, Loving wife of the late John Sauerbier. Devoted mother of Kay (Norman) Kirchner, John (Diane) Sauerbier, and Ray (Maryann) Sauerbier. Cherished Grandma of 8, Great Grandma of 16, and Great Great Grandma of 1. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews . In Lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Alice Hoger
Dec 7, 2019
Alice Hoger, beloved wife of the late Irwin. Loving mother of Allen (Elizabeth) Hoger. Dear grandmother of Alyson (Eric) Suits and Kristopher (Tallienna) Sneed. Great grandmother of Lindsay, Chelsea, Kaylee Suits, and Waylon Lomax. Many nieces and nephews.
Dolores Ann Prihara
Dec 7, 2019
Dolores Ann Prihara, beloved wife of the late James. Loving aunt of Jean Marie (Jim) Bingham, Margaret Ann (Thomas) Hegber, Earl A. Ritchie, David G. (Fran) Ritchie and Mitchell (Gloria) Gunther. Dearest great aunt of Olivia Hegber. In lieu of flowers memorials Marley Community Church, 12625 187th, Mokena,IL 60448
Kenneth J. Matthiesen
Dec 7, 2019
-Kenneth John Matthiesen, 82, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. Mr. Matthiesen was born August 6, 1937 in Chicago, IL to Christie and Margaret (Borchert) Matthiesen and lived in the area for 17 years, coming from Mokena, IL. He was a retired foreman for Safety Kleen in Chicago. On March 14, 1956 in Chicago,...
Timothy J. Austin
Dec 5, 2019
Timothy John Austin born January 26, 1963 in Evergreen Park Illinois passed away on December 5, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Tim lived in Oak Forest/Peotone, Illinois at the time of his death. Timothy or “Timmy” (aka. Larry the Liar,) was an awesome carpet installer. Timmy was creative and designed many one of a kind carpets for customers. Timmy was kind,...
Margaret " Rone" Leja
Dec 4, 2019
Margaret “Rone” Leja, age 61 of Tinley Park, IL. Daughter of the late William & Elizabeth Byrne. Cherished sister of Bill (Barbara) Byrne, Linda (George) Clancy, Susan (Alfons) Wieschhorster, Diane (Robert) Reidy, and Mary (Mark) Johnson. Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Best Friend to Michael and Ewa Leja, Sister Ann Barbara, and Mary Therese.
Donald J. Klimczak
Dec 3, 2019
Donald J. Klimczak, age 76, late of Homer Glen, IL. US Army Sgt. Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Kilmczak. Loving father of Russell (Debra) Klimczak. Proud grandfather of Breana Norris and Kyle Steinhoff. Best friend and buddy to Jovi. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Mary Klimczak and brother...
S Camille B. Age
Dec 2, 2019
Camille B. Drage nee Adduci, beloved wife of Richard A. Drage. Loving mother of Richard J. and Paula M. (Randy) Wroble. Devoted grandmother of Alexander, Shannon, Christopher, Ella Drage, Joseph and Camryn Wroble. Dearest daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Adduci. Fond sister of Dominick (Deanna) Adduci. Dear sister in law of Barb Levreau. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral...
James P. Hernon
Nov 30, 2019
James P. Hernon, age 77, Native of Boleybeg, Barna, County Galway, Ireland, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Mary Hernon nee Naughton. Loving father of James (Monta), Michael (Amy). Proud grandfather of Brendan, James “JJ”, Conor, Robbie, Mary Kate, Colin, Siena, Henry. Caring brother of Sally (John) Geraghty, Ann (Michael) Doorhy, Michael (Teresa), Peter (Bridget), Rita (late John) Kerins,...
Donald J. Petersen
Nov 29, 2019
Donald J. Petersen, 96, of Tinley Park, Illinois passed away on November 29, 2019. A veteran of World War II, he served proudly in the US Coast Guard in the North Atlantic aboard the USS Nourmahal as a Motor Machinist Mate, 1st Class, acquiring the mechanic skills that would serve him his entire life. Don was born April 28, 1923,...
Laverne E. Stege
Nov 29, 2019
Laverne Emma Katherine Strassenburg Conley Stege, age 94; born and lived in Mokena, IL. lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ. Beloved wife of the late George Stege. Loving mom Sharon (late Larry) Smith, Lynne (late Al) Wortley, Kathie (Thomas) Canevari, Ed Stege (Michelle Mueggler), Juanita (Lawrence) White. Proud and caring grandma of Heather Bruss, Lauren White, April...
Arthur T. Garrett
Nov 28, 2019
Arthur T. Garrett, late of Tinley Park, IL. US Navy WWII Veteran, Founder and co-owner of the “World Famous Garrett’s Ice Cream”. Beloved husband of the late Lucille Garrett nee Franklin. Beloved father of Timothy L. (Denice) Garrett, Carol (Charles) Hargrove, Gail (Richard) Haven, Franklin (Joan) Garrett, Daniel (Sally) Garrett. Dear grandfather of Adelheid (Joseph) Connolly, Karl (Angela) Garrett, Douglas...
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