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John Doogan
Sep 25, 2019
John Doogan, 58 of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 while in the care of Hospice at Palos Community Hospital. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Hahn officiating. Visitation Wednesday,...
June Beno
Sep 23, 2019
June Margaret (Riezinger) Beno, a long-time resident of Markham/Posen Area, passed away Monday the 23rd of September at age 86. June was born July 2, 1933 in Chicago to John Henry Riezinger and Luella Adell Koopman. On October 8, 1955 she entered in to marriage to Stephen Beno at Markham Lutheran Church, Markham, Illinois. She worked a variety of jobs...
Elaine Morgan
Sep 23, 2019
Elaine Morgan, 92 formerly of South Chicago, IL passed away September 23, 2019 in Mokena, IL. Elaine was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Michael and Suzanna Ferek nee Behun. Elaine is survived by her children John (Diane) Morgan of Mokena, IL, Thomas (Cathy) Morgan of Grayslake, IL and Marian (Ted) Kopczynski of Mokena, IL...
Virginia V. Owen
Sep 23, 2019
Virginia Veronica Owen, age 90, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gerald P. McCarthy and the late Walter F. Owen. Loving mother of Geralyn "Jill" (David) Turner. Proud and caring grandmother of Janine T. Turner and Paige S. Turner. Sister of Sandra Merk and sister in law Beverly Gruszczyk. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and...
Carl A. Alden
Sep 14, 2019
Carl A. Alden, age 91, US Army Veteran, late of Mokena, IL (Old Castle Woods since 1991). Beloved husband of the late Juanita Alden nee Madura. Loving father of sons; Craig, Blair, Lance, Eric, and Rhett. Caring grandfather of many, including Hayley and Kian. Carl worked fifty years in the construction trades in the Chicago Area, was an avid gardener,...
Patricia Montgomery
Sep 9, 2019
Patricia Montgomery, 73 of Matteson, IL passed away on September 9, 2019 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. Patricia was born on May 13, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Wendell and Dorothy Hoffman. Patricia is survived by her children Carl (Karen) Montgomery of Dyer, In, Carrie (Joel) Drechny of Orland Park, Il and Colleen (Rich) Piezga of...
George "Bill" Hanson
Sep 5, 2019
George “Bill” Hanson Jr., age 60, suddenly was called home to his maker, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Karin Hanson nee Laba. Loving father of Ashlee (Jon) Jelley and Jeni (Matt) Hanson-Sedory. Proud grandpa of Keegan, Lynnea, Payton, Brycen, Hudson, Mason, Bennett. Caring brother Joyce (late Fred) Haber, Debbie (Glenn) Laudermith, MeriLynn (David) Bollinger, Thomas (Mary) Piette,...
Michael P. Gulick
Sep 3, 2019
Michael P. Gulick, age 63, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Anita Gulick (nee Pelka). Dear son of the late Jean and Michael Gulick. Cherished brother of Jean Gulick, Barbara Gulick, Mary (Chuck) Rosich and Patricia (Eugene) Wisniewski. Fond brother in-law of Gail Buckley and Nadine (Michael) Lipowski. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael will be remembered...
Roger Allen Engel
Aug 31, 2019
Roger Allen Engel, 75, late of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Tinley Park, IL passed away on August 31, 2019. He was born June 14, 1944, in Evergreen Park, IL to Roy and Irene (nee Maza) Engel. Survived by his daughter, Susan (William) Gedwill of Shorewood, IL and grandchildren Hannah and Connor Gedwill and Nicholas, Halle and Luke Engel. Roger...
Edward J. Leech
Aug 31, 2019
Edward James Leech of New Lenox, IL, passed away on August 31, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Ottawa, IL, on October 20, 1938, to Otis and Vilda (nee Roser) Leech. Happily married to Elizabeth (nee Sopko) for 59 years. Father of Mary, Cathy (the late Paul) St. Michel, Ellen (Brad) Mitchell, Julie (Dave) Smith, and Eddie...
Caitlin M. Van Der Westhuizen
Aug 23, 2019
Caitlin Maureen van der Westhuizen (née Wyatt) was born to Richard and Ellen Wyatt on April 13, 1993. She became the beloved wife of Stefan on July 25, 2016. She was born into eternal life on August 23, 2019. Caitlin is survived by her loving husband Stefan, cherished daughter of Richard and Ellen Wyatt, and adored by her nine siblings...
Virginia Mae Erickson
Aug 16, 2019
Virginia Mae Erickson (nee Brown), lovingly known as “Grammie” late of Flanagan, IL formerly of Mokena, IL. Passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family August 16, 2019. Born February 12, 1919 to Fred and Alma (nee Schiek) Brown. Beloved wife of the late Richard Erickson “Papa”, married October 15, 1938 at St. John’s United Church of Christ Mokena,...
Maureen C. Abbeduto
Aug 15, 2019
Maureen C. Abbeduto, age 44, late of Orland Park. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:15 AM at the Funeral Home to St. Julie Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to follow.
Doris J. Yunker
Aug 13, 2019
Doris J. Yunker of Mokena, IL passed away at the age of 89 on August 13, 2019. Born February 27, 1930 to Walter and Anna Yunker she was a lifelong resident of Mokena and member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening and travel and was a very talented artist. She is preceded in death by her father, mother and...
Dennis B. Branson
Aug 11, 2019
Dennis B. Branson (86) went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 11 while surrounded by his wife and family. Dennis was born on January 14, 1933, the second child of Floyd and Betty (Korodi) Branson in Chicago, Illinois. He married E. Marilyn Penrod on Jan. 31, 1950. Dennis served in the United States Army 2...
Thomas L. Fencl
Aug 10, 2019
Thomas L. Fencl. Beloved husband of Arlene A. nee Jecmen. Loving father of Kim (Steve) Rak, Laura Newer and John Fencl. Fond grandfather of 7 Great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of MaryAnn (Will) Doucette. Memorial gathering Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. George Catholic Church 6711 W. 175th Street in...
Kenneth Williams
Aug 7, 2019
Kenneth Williams, age 88, late of Marian Village of Homer Glen, IL. US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Arlene Williams nee Rubinick. Loving father of Kathy (Marty) Murphy, Nancy (Mike) Berkery, Michael (Julie), Mark (Jenni), the late Patricia (Jeff) Baker, Kevin (Melissa), Paul (LisaMarie). Proud grandfather of Kelly, Katie, Marty, late Patrick, Michael, late Tony, Jimmy, Laura, Matt,...
Rosalind M. Silski
Aug 5, 2019
Rosalind M. Silski, nee Little. Beloved mother of Frederick F. (Karen), Patricia Gorski, Robert E. (Cynthia), Richard G. (Ellen) and David P. (Tori) Silski. Loving grandmother of 13, Great grandmother of 22. Preceeded in death by her 3 brothers and 1 grandchild. Visitaion Thursday from 3:00 until 8:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park,...
David E. Novak
Aug 2, 2019
David E. Novak, 51 died on August 2, 2019 at Mt. Sinai hospital in Chicago. A resident of Tinley Park, David is survived by his son, brother, sisters and nephews and predeceased parents. He worked as a scale operator at Lindahl for 30 years. David had a generous heart and loved his family and friends; he will be missed by...
John Doogan
Sep 25, 2019
John Doogan, 58 of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 while in the care of Hospice at Palos Community Hospital. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Hahn officiating. Visitation Wednesday,...
June Beno
Sep 23, 2019
June Margaret (Riezinger) Beno, a long-time resident of Markham/Posen Area, passed away Monday the 23rd of September at age 86. June was born July 2, 1933 in Chicago to John Henry Riezinger and Luella Adell Koopman. On October 8, 1955 she entered in to marriage to Stephen Beno at Markham Lutheran Church, Markham, Illinois. She worked a variety of jobs...
Elaine Morgan
Sep 23, 2019
Elaine Morgan, 92 formerly of South Chicago, IL passed away September 23, 2019 in Mokena, IL. Elaine was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Michael and Suzanna Ferek nee Behun. Elaine is survived by her children John (Diane) Morgan of Mokena, IL, Thomas (Cathy) Morgan of Grayslake, IL and Marian (Ted) Kopczynski of Mokena, IL...
Virginia V. Owen
Sep 23, 2019
Virginia Veronica Owen, age 90, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gerald P. McCarthy and the late Walter F. Owen. Loving mother of Geralyn "Jill" (David) Turner. Proud and caring grandmother of Janine T. Turner and Paige S. Turner. Sister of Sandra Merk and sister in law Beverly Gruszczyk. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and...
Carl A. Alden
Sep 14, 2019
Carl A. Alden, age 91, US Army Veteran, late of Mokena, IL (Old Castle Woods since 1991). Beloved husband of the late Juanita Alden nee Madura. Loving father of sons; Craig, Blair, Lance, Eric, and Rhett. Caring grandfather of many, including Hayley and Kian. Carl worked fifty years in the construction trades in the Chicago Area, was an avid gardener,...
Patricia Montgomery
Sep 9, 2019
Patricia Montgomery, 73 of Matteson, IL passed away on September 9, 2019 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. Patricia was born on May 13, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Wendell and Dorothy Hoffman. Patricia is survived by her children Carl (Karen) Montgomery of Dyer, In, Carrie (Joel) Drechny of Orland Park, Il and Colleen (Rich) Piezga of...
George "Bill" Hanson
Sep 5, 2019
George “Bill” Hanson Jr., age 60, suddenly was called home to his maker, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Karin Hanson nee Laba. Loving father of Ashlee (Jon) Jelley and Jeni (Matt) Hanson-Sedory. Proud grandpa of Keegan, Lynnea, Payton, Brycen, Hudson, Mason, Bennett. Caring brother Joyce (late Fred) Haber, Debbie (Glenn) Laudermith, MeriLynn (David) Bollinger, Thomas (Mary) Piette,...
Michael P. Gulick
Sep 3, 2019
Michael P. Gulick, age 63, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Anita Gulick (nee Pelka). Dear son of the late Jean and Michael Gulick. Cherished brother of Jean Gulick, Barbara Gulick, Mary (Chuck) Rosich and Patricia (Eugene) Wisniewski. Fond brother in-law of Gail Buckley and Nadine (Michael) Lipowski. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael will be remembered...
Roger Allen Engel
Aug 31, 2019
Roger Allen Engel, 75, late of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Tinley Park, IL passed away on August 31, 2019. He was born June 14, 1944, in Evergreen Park, IL to Roy and Irene (nee Maza) Engel. Survived by his daughter, Susan (William) Gedwill of Shorewood, IL and grandchildren Hannah and Connor Gedwill and Nicholas, Halle and Luke Engel. Roger...
Edward J. Leech
Aug 31, 2019
Edward James Leech of New Lenox, IL, passed away on August 31, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Ottawa, IL, on October 20, 1938, to Otis and Vilda (nee Roser) Leech. Happily married to Elizabeth (nee Sopko) for 59 years. Father of Mary, Cathy (the late Paul) St. Michel, Ellen (Brad) Mitchell, Julie (Dave) Smith, and Eddie...
Caitlin M. Van Der Westhuizen
Aug 23, 2019
Caitlin Maureen van der Westhuizen (née Wyatt) was born to Richard and Ellen Wyatt on April 13, 1993. She became the beloved wife of Stefan on July 25, 2016. She was born into eternal life on August 23, 2019. Caitlin is survived by her loving husband Stefan, cherished daughter of Richard and Ellen Wyatt, and adored by her nine siblings...
Virginia Mae Erickson
Aug 16, 2019
Virginia Mae Erickson (nee Brown), lovingly known as “Grammie” late of Flanagan, IL formerly of Mokena, IL. Passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family August 16, 2019. Born February 12, 1919 to Fred and Alma (nee Schiek) Brown. Beloved wife of the late Richard Erickson “Papa”, married October 15, 1938 at St. John’s United Church of Christ Mokena,...
Maureen C. Abbeduto
Aug 15, 2019
Maureen C. Abbeduto, age 44, late of Orland Park. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:15 AM at the Funeral Home to St. Julie Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to follow.
Doris J. Yunker
Aug 13, 2019
Doris J. Yunker of Mokena, IL passed away at the age of 89 on August 13, 2019. Born February 27, 1930 to Walter and Anna Yunker she was a lifelong resident of Mokena and member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening and travel and was a very talented artist. She is preceded in death by her father, mother and...
Dennis B. Branson
Aug 11, 2019
Dennis B. Branson (86) went home to rest in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, August 11 while surrounded by his wife and family. Dennis was born on January 14, 1933, the second child of Floyd and Betty (Korodi) Branson in Chicago, Illinois. He married E. Marilyn Penrod on Jan. 31, 1950. Dennis served in the United States Army 2...
Thomas L. Fencl
Aug 10, 2019
Thomas L. Fencl. Beloved husband of Arlene A. nee Jecmen. Loving father of Kim (Steve) Rak, Laura Newer and John Fencl. Fond grandfather of 7 Great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of MaryAnn (Will) Doucette. Memorial gathering Saturday from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Mass 10:00 AM at St. George Catholic Church 6711 W. 175th Street in...
Kenneth Williams
Aug 7, 2019
Kenneth Williams, age 88, late of Marian Village of Homer Glen, IL. US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Arlene Williams nee Rubinick. Loving father of Kathy (Marty) Murphy, Nancy (Mike) Berkery, Michael (Julie), Mark (Jenni), the late Patricia (Jeff) Baker, Kevin (Melissa), Paul (LisaMarie). Proud grandfather of Kelly, Katie, Marty, late Patrick, Michael, late Tony, Jimmy, Laura, Matt,...
Rosalind M. Silski
Aug 5, 2019
Rosalind M. Silski, nee Little. Beloved mother of Frederick F. (Karen), Patricia Gorski, Robert E. (Cynthia), Richard G. (Ellen) and David P. (Tori) Silski. Loving grandmother of 13, Great grandmother of 22. Preceeded in death by her 3 brothers and 1 grandchild. Visitaion Thursday from 3:00 until 8:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park,...
David E. Novak
Aug 2, 2019
David E. Novak, 51 died on August 2, 2019 at Mt. Sinai hospital in Chicago. A resident of Tinley Park, David is survived by his son, brother, sisters and nephews and predeceased parents. He worked as a scale operator at Lindahl for 30 years. David had a generous heart and loved his family and friends; he will be missed by...
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