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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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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