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Matthew J. Cummings

Matthew J. Cummings

May 22, 2019

Matthew J. Cummings, age 39, late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving father of Lucas. Beloved son of John (late Susan) Cummings. Caring brother of Steve (Elizabeth), Daniel, and Colleen. Dearest uncle of Matthew, Joseph, Patrick, Zachary, Connor, Cassidy, and cousin and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday May 28, 2019, 3:00-9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park,...

Sheila K. Kenny

Sheila K. Kenny

May 20, 2019

Sheila K. Kenny, nee Travers, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late John Martin Kenny and loving mother of Sean (Katie) and Dermot (Amy) Kenny and Aileen (Martin) Masterson. Cherished Gamma of Emily, Eoin, Gavin and Declan Kenny and Maeve and Saoirse Masterson; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Bridget...

Lottie G. Gromnicki

Lottie G. Gromnicki

May 20, 2019

Lottie G. Gromnicki, age 96, late of Orland Park Evergreen Senior Living formerly of Chicago “Southside”. Loving partner of the late Hugo Giacchetti. Caring aunt of Paula (Ed) Podobnik, Dale Gromnicki, and Glenn (Jean) Gromnicki. Caring great aunt of 7 nieces and nephews. Lottie retired from Spiegel & Hartgrove Hospitals after many years of dedicated service. Funeral Saturday May 25,...

Rose V. Papa

Rose V. Papa

May 18, 2019

Rose V. Papa nee Morano, beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of John (the late Gloria) Petrosky. Preceeded in death by many brothers and sisters. Devoted aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday 3 - 9 pm and Wednesday 8:30 am until 10 am chapel service at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave.,Tinley Park. Interment...

Walter T. Jones

Walter T. Jones

May 17, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

John A. German

John A. German

May 16, 2019

John A. German, age 68, late of New Lenox, IL. Born and raised in Cicero, IL. Preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lucille. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth German. Loving father of Jason (Rosemary), and Jeff (Kelly). Proud grandpa of Gianna, Abigail, and Ethan. Dear brother of Bill Jilbert Jr. Cherished brother-in-law of Judy, Diane, Reed, and...

Ralph H. Yunker

Ralph H. Yunker

May 16, 2019

On May 16, 2019, Ralph H. Yunker of New Lenox, IL passed away at the age of 87. Ralph was born on March 24, 1932 to Walter and Anna Yunker. He served in the US Navy then attended the University of Illinois and became a Civil Engineer.He married the love of his life Shirley J. Overbey-Lashmet and helped raise her...

Richard F. Yorke

Richard F. Yorke

May 16, 2019

Richard F. Yorke, 61, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Naperville, IL, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 in New Lennox. Rick was born in Aurora Illinois on March 5, 1958 to Tom and Delores Yorke, attended St. Raphael elementary school, Benet Academy, and received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois. He married Mary Kay Lorch, his...

June M. Gerdzunas

June M. Gerdzunas

May 15, 2019

June M. Gerdzunas. Loving mother of Susan, Annie, the late Bill (Kim) and the late Gary (late Mary) Gerdzunas. Fond grandmother of 6 great grandmother of 5. Funeral Service Saturday May 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL Interment in St. John Cemetery Mokena, IL. Visitation Saturday May 18, 2019 from 9:00 AM until the...

Donna J. Gregori

Donna J. Gregori

May 13, 2019

Donna J. Gregori, age 66, former resident of Chicago Heights, IL. Cherished Daughter of Marianne Longi. Loving mother of Eric (Kelly), Antonio (Lisa), and Tina (James) Holba. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Joshua, Juliana, Nicholas, Jayden, and Landen. Dear sister of Robert Vail and the late Larry Vail. Donna was a devoted catholic, who loved to volunteer at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Frank T. Lettiere

Frank T. Lettiere

May 6, 2019

Frank Thomas Lettiere, 88, US Air Force Korean War Veteran passed away peacefully on Monday May 6, 2019 surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband to Kathleen Jane Lettiere née Flynn of 61 years. Loving father to Frank Thomas Jr. (Beth), Karen, Kathy (Bill) Hudek, Michael, Joan, Kelly and Joseph (Allison). Cherished grandfather to Frank Thomas III, Maryellen Danaher,...

Steven Douglas Berg

Steven Douglas Berg

May 5, 2019

Steven Douglas Berg. Devoted companion of Tyson. Loving brother of Paul S. (Akiko) and Mike K. (Karin) Berg. Beloved son of the late Robert E. and L. Marcia nee Zaremba. Dear uncle of Jeremy, Lexi and Alicia Berg. Fond cousin of Tamisine Berg, Jenni Berg, David Schmidt and Jim Berg. Great cousin of Joseph, Jonathan and David Schmidt. Visitation Friday...

Victor T. Kaminski

Victor T. Kaminski

Apr 28, 2019

Victor T. Kaminski. Late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Caroline S. Kaminski nee Musich. Loving father of Debra and Lori Kaminski. Dear brother of Annie and Rosie. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday May 3, 2019 11:00 AM from the Funeral Home to St. George Church Mass 11:30 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Marilyn Sommerfeld

Marilyn Sommerfeld

Apr 23, 2019

Marilyn Sommerfeld, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Sommerfeld. Loving mother of Denise (Dennis) Grenat, Cara and Craig (Barbara) Sommerfeld. Fond grandmother of Andrew, Sarah, Dennis, Alex, Sherry, Brandon,Jerahmy, Justin, Jesse and Jazmynn. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister Beverly and Sharon. Funeral service Monday April 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral...

Anna Christina Bartoli

Anna Christina Bartoli

Apr 22, 2019

Anna Christina Bartoli nee Smith, beloved wife of the late Christian Bartoli Jr. Loving mother of Linda Bartoli and Anthony C. Bartoli. Devoted grandmother of Marissa Daszkiewicz, Brianna, Jordan and Anthony C. Jr. Bartoli. Dear sister of Dorothy Smith and Frances Homberger. Visitation Friday April 26, 2019 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM. Private Cremation Rite.

Nancy E. Scanlin

Nancy E. Scanlin

Apr 22, 2019

Nancy E. Scanlin, age 70. late of Mokena. Beloved wife of William E. Scanlin Sr. Loving mother of Jennifer Scanlin and William D. Scanlin. Caring grandmother to Liberty. Cherished Brother of Joe ( Marcia) Rhodes. Proceeded in death by brother Jeffrey Rhodes, and David Rhodes. Memorial Service Saturday May 4, 12:00 at Wayside Chapel, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL....

Evelyn C. Hopman

Evelyn C. Hopman

Apr 18, 2019

Evelyn C. Hopman, age 87, late of Mokena, Beloved wife of the late Martin Hopman. Loving mother of Linda, Marty (Marilyn), John (Norma), Terry (Gary) Schoen, and Lana Radke. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are being held in private. Arrangements are entrusted to Vandenberg Funeral Home, www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com .

Dorine J. Buffo

Dorine J. Buffo

Apr 18, 2019

Dorine Josephine Buffo nee Saunoras, age 81, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Buffo. Loving mother of Cindy Buffo-Weiner, Robert Buffo, Linda Buffo (Don Belanger), late Robin Buffo, and the late Franco Buffo. Caring grandmother of Sherri (Scott) Floquet, Michael Belanger, Michael Weiner, Giovanna Weiner, Dawn Marie Salvo, Danielle Lee Boucher, and great grandmother of Raea...

Elaine C. Swan

Elaine C. Swan

Apr 17, 2019

Elaine C. Swan nee Rechkemer, age 70, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Swan. Loving daughter of LaVerne and the late Emil Rechkemer. Dear sister of Wayne (Joyce) Rechkemer. Caring step-mother of Bill (Marilyn) Swan, Robert Swan, Amy Swan, and grandmother of 5. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can...

Geraldine A. Gillund

Geraldine A. Gillund

Apr 16, 2019

Beloved wife of William B. Gillund. Loving mother of Kathleen Gillund. Funeral Tuesday April 23, 2019 9:30 AM from the Funeral Home to St. George Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday April 22, 2019 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. In Liue of Flowers, Donations to the Alzheimers Association.

Matthew J. Cummings

Matthew J. Cummings

May 22, 2019

Matthew J. Cummings, age 39, late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving father of Lucas. Beloved son of John (late Susan) Cummings. Caring brother of Steve (Elizabeth), Daniel, and Colleen. Dearest uncle of Matthew, Joseph, Patrick, Zachary, Connor, Cassidy, and cousin and friend to many. Visitation Tuesday May 28, 2019, 3:00-9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park,...

Sheila K. Kenny

Sheila K. Kenny

May 20, 2019

Sheila K. Kenny, nee Travers, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late John Martin Kenny and loving mother of Sean (Katie) and Dermot (Amy) Kenny and Aileen (Martin) Masterson. Cherished Gamma of Emily, Eoin, Gavin and Declan Kenny and Maeve and Saoirse Masterson; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Bridget...

Lottie G. Gromnicki

Lottie G. Gromnicki

May 20, 2019

Lottie G. Gromnicki, age 96, late of Orland Park Evergreen Senior Living formerly of Chicago “Southside”. Loving partner of the late Hugo Giacchetti. Caring aunt of Paula (Ed) Podobnik, Dale Gromnicki, and Glenn (Jean) Gromnicki. Caring great aunt of 7 nieces and nephews. Lottie retired from Spiegel & Hartgrove Hospitals after many years of dedicated service. Funeral Saturday May 25,...

Rose V. Papa

Rose V. Papa

May 18, 2019

Rose V. Papa nee Morano, beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of John (the late Gloria) Petrosky. Preceeded in death by many brothers and sisters. Devoted aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt of many. Visitation Tuesday 3 - 9 pm and Wednesday 8:30 am until 10 am chapel service at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave.,Tinley Park. Interment...

Walter T. Jones

Walter T. Jones

May 17, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

John A. German

John A. German

May 16, 2019

John A. German, age 68, late of New Lenox, IL. Born and raised in Cicero, IL. Preceded in death by his parents Albert and Lucille. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth German. Loving father of Jason (Rosemary), and Jeff (Kelly). Proud grandpa of Gianna, Abigail, and Ethan. Dear brother of Bill Jilbert Jr. Cherished brother-in-law of Judy, Diane, Reed, and...

Ralph H. Yunker

Ralph H. Yunker

May 16, 2019

On May 16, 2019, Ralph H. Yunker of New Lenox, IL passed away at the age of 87. Ralph was born on March 24, 1932 to Walter and Anna Yunker. He served in the US Navy then attended the University of Illinois and became a Civil Engineer.He married the love of his life Shirley J. Overbey-Lashmet and helped raise her...

Richard F. Yorke

Richard F. Yorke

May 16, 2019

Richard F. Yorke, 61, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Naperville, IL, died Thursday, May 16, 2019 in New Lennox. Rick was born in Aurora Illinois on March 5, 1958 to Tom and Delores Yorke, attended St. Raphael elementary school, Benet Academy, and received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois. He married Mary Kay Lorch, his...

June M. Gerdzunas

June M. Gerdzunas

May 15, 2019

June M. Gerdzunas. Loving mother of Susan, Annie, the late Bill (Kim) and the late Gary (late Mary) Gerdzunas. Fond grandmother of 6 great grandmother of 5. Funeral Service Saturday May 18, 2019 at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL Interment in St. John Cemetery Mokena, IL. Visitation Saturday May 18, 2019 from 9:00 AM until the...

Donna J. Gregori

Donna J. Gregori

May 13, 2019

Donna J. Gregori, age 66, former resident of Chicago Heights, IL. Cherished Daughter of Marianne Longi. Loving mother of Eric (Kelly), Antonio (Lisa), and Tina (James) Holba. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Joshua, Juliana, Nicholas, Jayden, and Landen. Dear sister of Robert Vail and the late Larry Vail. Donna was a devoted catholic, who loved to volunteer at St. Joseph’s Catholic...

Frank T. Lettiere

Frank T. Lettiere

May 6, 2019

Frank Thomas Lettiere, 88, US Air Force Korean War Veteran passed away peacefully on Monday May 6, 2019 surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband to Kathleen Jane Lettiere née Flynn of 61 years. Loving father to Frank Thomas Jr. (Beth), Karen, Kathy (Bill) Hudek, Michael, Joan, Kelly and Joseph (Allison). Cherished grandfather to Frank Thomas III, Maryellen Danaher,...

Steven Douglas Berg

Steven Douglas Berg

May 5, 2019

Steven Douglas Berg. Devoted companion of Tyson. Loving brother of Paul S. (Akiko) and Mike K. (Karin) Berg. Beloved son of the late Robert E. and L. Marcia nee Zaremba. Dear uncle of Jeremy, Lexi and Alicia Berg. Fond cousin of Tamisine Berg, Jenni Berg, David Schmidt and Jim Berg. Great cousin of Joseph, Jonathan and David Schmidt. Visitation Friday...

Victor T. Kaminski

Victor T. Kaminski

Apr 28, 2019

Victor T. Kaminski. Late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Caroline S. Kaminski nee Musich. Loving father of Debra and Lori Kaminski. Dear brother of Annie and Rosie. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday May 3, 2019 11:00 AM from the Funeral Home to St. George Church Mass 11:30 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Marilyn Sommerfeld

Marilyn Sommerfeld

Apr 23, 2019

Marilyn Sommerfeld, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Sommerfeld. Loving mother of Denise (Dennis) Grenat, Cara and Craig (Barbara) Sommerfeld. Fond grandmother of Andrew, Sarah, Dennis, Alex, Sherry, Brandon,Jerahmy, Justin, Jesse and Jazmynn. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister Beverly and Sharon. Funeral service Monday April 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral...

Anna Christina Bartoli

Anna Christina Bartoli

Apr 22, 2019

Anna Christina Bartoli nee Smith, beloved wife of the late Christian Bartoli Jr. Loving mother of Linda Bartoli and Anthony C. Bartoli. Devoted grandmother of Marissa Daszkiewicz, Brianna, Jordan and Anthony C. Jr. Bartoli. Dear sister of Dorothy Smith and Frances Homberger. Visitation Friday April 26, 2019 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM. Private Cremation Rite.

Nancy E. Scanlin

Nancy E. Scanlin

Apr 22, 2019

Nancy E. Scanlin, age 70. late of Mokena. Beloved wife of William E. Scanlin Sr. Loving mother of Jennifer Scanlin and William D. Scanlin. Caring grandmother to Liberty. Cherished Brother of Joe ( Marcia) Rhodes. Proceeded in death by brother Jeffrey Rhodes, and David Rhodes. Memorial Service Saturday May 4, 12:00 at Wayside Chapel, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, IL....

Evelyn C. Hopman

Evelyn C. Hopman

Apr 18, 2019

Evelyn C. Hopman, age 87, late of Mokena, Beloved wife of the late Martin Hopman. Loving mother of Linda, Marty (Marilyn), John (Norma), Terry (Gary) Schoen, and Lana Radke. Proud grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services are being held in private. Arrangements are entrusted to Vandenberg Funeral Home, www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com .

Dorine J. Buffo

Dorine J. Buffo

Apr 18, 2019

Dorine Josephine Buffo nee Saunoras, age 81, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Buffo. Loving mother of Cindy Buffo-Weiner, Robert Buffo, Linda Buffo (Don Belanger), late Robin Buffo, and the late Franco Buffo. Caring grandmother of Sherri (Scott) Floquet, Michael Belanger, Michael Weiner, Giovanna Weiner, Dawn Marie Salvo, Danielle Lee Boucher, and great grandmother of Raea...

Elaine C. Swan

Elaine C. Swan

Apr 17, 2019

Elaine C. Swan nee Rechkemer, age 70, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Swan. Loving daughter of LaVerne and the late Emil Rechkemer. Dear sister of Wayne (Joyce) Rechkemer. Caring step-mother of Bill (Marilyn) Swan, Robert Swan, Amy Swan, and grandmother of 5. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions can...

Geraldine A. Gillund

Geraldine A. Gillund

Apr 16, 2019

Beloved wife of William B. Gillund. Loving mother of Kathleen Gillund. Funeral Tuesday April 23, 2019 9:30 AM from the Funeral Home to St. George Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday April 22, 2019 from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. In Liue of Flowers, Donations to the Alzheimers Association.

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