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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...
Coach James R. Fredenberger
Nov 23, 2019
James (Jim) Richard Fredenberger passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Jim was born August 29, 1932, in Marshall, Illinois, a small town just west of the Indiana border in central Illinois to his parents Glenn and Helen Jane. His sister Ann Lee, 4 years his junior, died at the age of 10. Jimmy Dick as...
Jaxson Lawrence Zielinski
Nov 18, 2019
Jaxson Lawrence Zielinski, Beloved son of Mark and Allison Araujo. Cherished brother of Tyler, Makenzie, Kennedy and Logan. Dearest grandson of Larry and Bonnie Zielinski, Michael and Deborah McDonald. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday November 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 until 9:00 PM.
Robert T. Carlson
Nov 17, 2019
Robert T. Carlson, age 84, late of Mokena, IL. formerly of Blue Island. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Carlson nee Landers. Loving father of Peggy (Rich) Moran. Proud grandfather of Shawn (Travis) Bray, Wendi Moran, Rich (Rebecca) Moran, great grandfather of Aaron, Abbi, Alicia, Jack, and Abel. Preceded in death by his parents Fred and...
Anna Machara
Nov 14, 2019
Anna Machara, Beloved wife of the late Cyril. Loving mother Anthony (Linda) and Frank (late Jean) Machara. Funeral Saturday November 23, 2019 10:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park, to St. Stephen Church Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation prior to mass from 8:00 AM until prayers at 10:00 AM. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
Irma J. Coulter
Nov 14, 2019
Irma Jane Coulter, 89, of Crete, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, Joliet, IL. Born September 12, 1930, in Oblong, IL. She was the daughter of Byrl Coulter and Bessie Parkison Coulter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Norma (died in infancy), Wanda Ritchie, Marjorie...
Karen L. Bonezek
Nov 12, 2019
Karen L. Bonezek nee Pokorny, age 76, lifelong resident of Tinley Park and member of Zion Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Bonezek. Loving mother of Steve ( Carolyn), the late Eileen Mae, and Vicki (Rich) Tetlow. Proud grandmother of Steve, Kristin (Luke) Buffo, Rich, Mike, Melissa, Staci, Ryan, Eileen, Kari, and great grandmother of Lexi, Shaun,...
Leona M. Hertzog
Nov 11, 2019
Leona M. Hertzog nee Mroz, age 83, lifetime resident of Mokena, IL and longtime member of St. Mary Church. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Hertzog. Loving mother of Ron (Karen), Lori (Chip) Krusemark, and Michael Hertzog. Proud grandmother of Ken (Renee), Steve (Christiana), Meghan, Kaile (Matt) Rudy, A. J. (Heather) Krusemark, and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of...
Kathleen M. Dalloz
Nov 6, 2019
Kathleen M. Dalloz nee Kapinos, wife of the late Henry “Tony” Dalloz. Loving mother of Dawn, Denise (Steve) Pignato and the late Debra Lynn Dalloz. Fond grandmother of Anthony Pignato (Nicole), Stephanie (Joshua) Watson, Nicholas, Adam and Jeremy Pignato. Dear sister of Patricia Kapinos. Proud Great-Grandmother. Funeral Monday November 11, 2019 8:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S....
Pamela Lynn Schassburger
Nov 2, 2019
Pamela L. Schassburger, nee Ritchie, age 58, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2019. She was a loving mother of Kyle (Jamie), late Kasey, and Kayla. Proud grandmother of Aaliyah Newell, Kainen Scott, and Kylan Schassburger. Loving sister of Susan Hanna and Marjorie (Dean) Doll. She always believed in happy endings and will be missed dearly.
Linda K. Cunningham
Oct 29, 2019
Linda Kohl Cunningham Died at age 81 October 28, 2019 of Complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 11533 Lake Shore Drive, Orland Park IL 60467 Cook County, IL. Born November 11, 1937 in Greensburg PA Father – William Kohl, Mother Berndett Kohl of Westmoreland County PA She is Survived by: a Sister Christine N. Kohl of Kensington MD a Son...
Doreen Mary Juris
Oct 27, 2019
Doreen Mary Juris nee McCarthy went peacefully with the angels on Sunday October 27, 2019. Doreen is survived by her loving, devoted husband Matthew of 61 years. Doreen leaves behind 5 children; Deborah (Phil) Dizonno, Kimberly Benedetto (Jay Gonciarczyk), Matthew (Kathy) Juris Jr., Mitchell (Rene) Juris and Michelle (Peter) Craven. Doreen and Matt raised their 5 children together in the...
Richard Gorman
Oct 25, 2019
Richard Gorman 74, of Tinley Park, Il passed away October 25, 2019 at his home. Richard was born on February 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Joyce Gorman. Richard served our country in the United States Army. A visitation will be held Saturday November 9, 2019 from noon - 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will also...
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...
Coach James R. Fredenberger
Nov 23, 2019
James (Jim) Richard Fredenberger passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Jim was born August 29, 1932, in Marshall, Illinois, a small town just west of the Indiana border in central Illinois to his parents Glenn and Helen Jane. His sister Ann Lee, 4 years his junior, died at the age of 10. Jimmy Dick as...
Jaxson Lawrence Zielinski
Nov 18, 2019
Jaxson Lawrence Zielinski, Beloved son of Mark and Allison Araujo. Cherished brother of Tyler, Makenzie, Kennedy and Logan. Dearest grandson of Larry and Bonnie Zielinski, Michael and Deborah McDonald. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday November 25, 2019 at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 until 9:00 PM.
Robert T. Carlson
Nov 17, 2019
Robert T. Carlson, age 84, late of Mokena, IL. formerly of Blue Island. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Carlson nee Landers. Loving father of Peggy (Rich) Moran. Proud grandfather of Shawn (Travis) Bray, Wendi Moran, Rich (Rebecca) Moran, great grandfather of Aaron, Abbi, Alicia, Jack, and Abel. Preceded in death by his parents Fred and...
Anna Machara
Nov 14, 2019
Anna Machara, Beloved wife of the late Cyril. Loving mother Anthony (Linda) and Frank (late Jean) Machara. Funeral Saturday November 23, 2019 10:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park, to St. Stephen Church Mass 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation prior to mass from 8:00 AM until prayers at 10:00 AM. 708-532-1635 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
Irma J. Coulter
Nov 14, 2019
Irma Jane Coulter, 89, of Crete, IL, formerly of Robinson, IL died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, Joliet, IL. Born September 12, 1930, in Oblong, IL. She was the daughter of Byrl Coulter and Bessie Parkison Coulter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Norma (died in infancy), Wanda Ritchie, Marjorie...
Karen L. Bonezek
Nov 12, 2019
Karen L. Bonezek nee Pokorny, age 76, lifelong resident of Tinley Park and member of Zion Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late Stephen F. Bonezek. Loving mother of Steve ( Carolyn), the late Eileen Mae, and Vicki (Rich) Tetlow. Proud grandmother of Steve, Kristin (Luke) Buffo, Rich, Mike, Melissa, Staci, Ryan, Eileen, Kari, and great grandmother of Lexi, Shaun,...
Leona M. Hertzog
Nov 11, 2019
Leona M. Hertzog nee Mroz, age 83, lifetime resident of Mokena, IL and longtime member of St. Mary Church. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Hertzog. Loving mother of Ron (Karen), Lori (Chip) Krusemark, and Michael Hertzog. Proud grandmother of Ken (Renee), Steve (Christiana), Meghan, Kaile (Matt) Rudy, A. J. (Heather) Krusemark, and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of...
Kathleen M. Dalloz
Nov 6, 2019
Kathleen M. Dalloz nee Kapinos, wife of the late Henry “Tony” Dalloz. Loving mother of Dawn, Denise (Steve) Pignato and the late Debra Lynn Dalloz. Fond grandmother of Anthony Pignato (Nicole), Stephanie (Joshua) Watson, Nicholas, Adam and Jeremy Pignato. Dear sister of Patricia Kapinos. Proud Great-Grandmother. Funeral Monday November 11, 2019 8:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S....
Pamela Lynn Schassburger
Nov 2, 2019
Pamela L. Schassburger, nee Ritchie, age 58, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2019. She was a loving mother of Kyle (Jamie), late Kasey, and Kayla. Proud grandmother of Aaliyah Newell, Kainen Scott, and Kylan Schassburger. Loving sister of Susan Hanna and Marjorie (Dean) Doll. She always believed in happy endings and will be missed dearly.
Linda K. Cunningham
Oct 29, 2019
Linda Kohl Cunningham Died at age 81 October 28, 2019 of Complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 11533 Lake Shore Drive, Orland Park IL 60467 Cook County, IL. Born November 11, 1937 in Greensburg PA Father – William Kohl, Mother Berndett Kohl of Westmoreland County PA She is Survived by: a Sister Christine N. Kohl of Kensington MD a Son...
Doreen Mary Juris
Oct 27, 2019
Doreen Mary Juris nee McCarthy went peacefully with the angels on Sunday October 27, 2019. Doreen is survived by her loving, devoted husband Matthew of 61 years. Doreen leaves behind 5 children; Deborah (Phil) Dizonno, Kimberly Benedetto (Jay Gonciarczyk), Matthew (Kathy) Juris Jr., Mitchell (Rene) Juris and Michelle (Peter) Craven. Doreen and Matt raised their 5 children together in the...
Richard Gorman
Oct 25, 2019
Richard Gorman 74, of Tinley Park, Il passed away October 25, 2019 at his home. Richard was born on February 3, 1945 in Chicago, IL the son of Edward and Joyce Gorman. Richard served our country in the United States Army. A visitation will be held Saturday November 9, 2019 from noon - 4:00 p.m. A memorial service will also...
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