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Louise A. Martino

Louise A. Martino

Apr 14, 2019

Louise A. Martino, nee Basile. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Patti L. (Michael) Dolce and Kathy (Scott) Savage.Fond grandmother of Melissa (Andrew) Holdsworth, Kristina Anderson, Michael Savage, Samantha Savage and the late Christopher Savage. Great grandmother of Ethan and Everleigh Holdsworth. Dear sister of Pat Basile, John Basile, Ron Basile and Anna Sinise. Lying in State...

Matthew C. Sterchele

Matthew C. Sterchele

Apr 11, 2019

Matthew C. Sterchele, age 47, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving father of Vincent, Marco and Alcee Sterchele. Loving son of Vernon (Susan) Sterchele and Carole Hussey. Caring brother of Sandy (Dan) Wheeler, and the late Scott Sterchele. Dear friend of Deena Perritano. Uncle of Tessa and Alex Wheeler, Mike and Joe Sterchele. Friend to many. Visitation Monday, April 15, 2019,...

Richard R. Joslyn

Richard R. Joslyn

Apr 11, 2019

Richard R. Joslyn, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Eva nee Goetz and the late Catherine nee Goff. Loving father of Janet (Brian) Mitchell, Steve (Dawn) and Jean (late Gerry) Burns Step father of Andrew (Justine) Moe, Tracy (Thom) Moore and Michael (Carrie) Moe. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Morgan, Gerry, Brian, Ryan, Michael,...

Frank C. Dorcak

Frank C. Dorcak

Apr 6, 2019

On April 6, 2019, Frank Dorcak, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 70. Frank was born on February 13, 1949, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Sophia (Gross) Dorcak. He received a mechanical engineering degree from Marquette University in 1972 and an MBA from Loyola University in 1975. On September 1, 1973, in Norwood Park,...

Frank Michael Russo

Frank Michael Russo

Apr 6, 2019

Frank M. Russo, 53, of Frankfort, passed suddenly at home Saturday, April 6th, 2019. Frank was born August 10, 1965, in Blue Island, Illinois. He dedicated his life to the first responder community. After returning from the United States Marine Corps in 1986, he began his career as a Crestwood police officer. He later owned and operated ambulance companies in...

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Apr 4, 2019

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson. Beloved husband of the late Edith nee Pompey. Loving father of Valerie (Chris Garand). Dear cousin of Bob Larson. Visitation Wednesday April 10, 2019 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Cremation rite held in private and Inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.708-532-1635 or...

Edward J. Parsons

Edward J. Parsons

Apr 3, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Patricia A. Cordin

Patricia A. Cordin

Apr 2, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Don Panek Jr. Born 10/10/70, joining his dad, Don Panek Sr., at rest, April 2, 2019. Survived by his mother, Lynne Panek, sister Dyanna (Mike) Baumeister, niece Jackie (Ian) Ansburg, and idolized by his nephews Justin Baumeister and Jarod Baumeister. Donnie was a true friend to many and a proud US Navy Veteran. He will be remembered for his love...

Alfonso R. Nunez

Alfonso R. Nunez

Mar 27, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jerry Houder Barrett

Jerry Houder Barrett

Mar 24, 2019

BARRETT, JERRY HOUDER Age 84, passed away on March 24, 2019 at his home in Mokena, IL. Jerry was born on Feb 7, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Chicago area after graduating from Iowa State University. He worked as a Chemical Engineer at American-Maize Products Co. for over 40 years. Jerry lived in Lansing, IL most of...

Concetta Prestinario

Concetta Prestinario

Mar 22, 2019

Concetta V. “Connie” Prestinario, nee Aiello, of Orland Park. Age 91. Loving wife of the late Samuel J.; loving mother of Janet (Don) Christie and Sam C. Prestinario; very proud grandmother of Donald (Tracy), Darren (Becky), Samantha (Jeff), and Jonathan Christie (fiancée Rebecca Flannery); very proud great grandmother of Rebekah and Hannah Siebrandt, Jack and Sam Christie, and Callen Christie;...

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Mar 22, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kevin L. Derrow

Kevin L. Derrow

Mar 19, 2019

Kevin L Derrow age 68, late of Lynwood, Calumet City IL. Loving father of Bryan Gima-Derrow (Erin). Preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Annamae and brother Daniel. Caring brother of Donald (Gail), Marc (John), and Martin (Laura) Derrow. Fond uncle to Jennifer (Tom), Alexis, Kaitlyn (Bill), Allyson (Dan), Daniel, and McKenzie. Survived by dear friend and companion Albina...

Karen Ann Manna

Karen Ann Manna

Mar 14, 2019

Beloved wife of Michael Manna Jr. Loving mother of Victoria (William) Hunnell and Michelle (Timothy) O'Conor Jr. Dearest Daughter of Kenneth P. and Nellie Neubert Sr. Dear sister of Kenneth P. Neubert Jr. Funeral Friday 9:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to St. Donatus Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment cremation at Skyline Memorial...

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

Mar 12, 2019

William “Billy” Anthony Bopp, age 38, passed away suddenly March 12, 2019. Billy was preceded in death by his grandmothers Colleen Cherco, Janice Bopp, and father Terrence S. Bopp. He is survived by his two children Cameron and Lily Bopp, their mother Mary Thornton Bopp, grandparents Terrence M. And Mary Caryl Bopp, stepmother Joy Bopp, and stepbrother Gary Coglianese, as...

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Mar 11, 2019

Survivors include: Wife, Maureen F. Law of Monticello, Indiana, Two (2) Daughters, Jeananne (husband Paul) Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois, and Kathy Gabel - Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois; Two (2) Grandchildren, Nick Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois, and Jack Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois; Sister, Sheri Law of Homer Glen, Illinois; Brothers, Randy (wife Brenda) Law of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Robert "Bob"...

Michele Rak

Michele Rak

Mar 8, 2019

Michele Gilbertson Rak, age 75 of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born to the late Vale Gilbertson and Gwenneth Coates Gilbertson in Melbourne, Australia, on February 15, 1944, and moved with them to Chicago in 1946. Michele graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, then studied at the Wesley School of Nursing at...

Gary A. Hecht

Gary A. Hecht

Mar 3, 2019

HECHT. Gary A. Hecht, beloved son of Daniel W. and the late Joyce M. Hecht. Loving brother of Norman (Donna), Elaine (Rick) Osborne and the late Daniel (Joanne) Hecht. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service 2:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL . Interment...

Thomas J. Biniak

Thomas J. Biniak

Feb 28, 2019

Thomas J. Biniak, age 82, died unexpectedly at his home in Mesa, Arizona on February 28, 2019. Born on April 10, 1936 Tom was raised in Chicago and also lived in River Grove, Illinois. He moved to Mesa, Arizona after his 30+ year career and retirement, in 1995, from American Airlines (Cargo), O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Tom was preceded in...

Louise A. Martino

Louise A. Martino

Apr 14, 2019

Louise A. Martino, nee Basile. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Loving mother of Patti L. (Michael) Dolce and Kathy (Scott) Savage.Fond grandmother of Melissa (Andrew) Holdsworth, Kristina Anderson, Michael Savage, Samantha Savage and the late Christopher Savage. Great grandmother of Ethan and Everleigh Holdsworth. Dear sister of Pat Basile, John Basile, Ron Basile and Anna Sinise. Lying in State...

Matthew C. Sterchele

Matthew C. Sterchele

Apr 11, 2019

Matthew C. Sterchele, age 47, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving father of Vincent, Marco and Alcee Sterchele. Loving son of Vernon (Susan) Sterchele and Carole Hussey. Caring brother of Sandy (Dan) Wheeler, and the late Scott Sterchele. Dear friend of Deena Perritano. Uncle of Tessa and Alex Wheeler, Mike and Joe Sterchele. Friend to many. Visitation Monday, April 15, 2019,...

Richard R. Joslyn

Richard R. Joslyn

Apr 11, 2019

Richard R. Joslyn, late of Tinley Park, IL formerly of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Eva nee Goetz and the late Catherine nee Goff. Loving father of Janet (Brian) Mitchell, Steve (Dawn) and Jean (late Gerry) Burns Step father of Andrew (Justine) Moe, Tracy (Thom) Moore and Michael (Carrie) Moe. Cherished grandfather of Brittany, Morgan, Gerry, Brian, Ryan, Michael,...

Frank C. Dorcak

Frank C. Dorcak

Apr 6, 2019

On April 6, 2019, Frank Dorcak, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 70. Frank was born on February 13, 1949, in Chicago, IL to Frank and Sophia (Gross) Dorcak. He received a mechanical engineering degree from Marquette University in 1972 and an MBA from Loyola University in 1975. On September 1, 1973, in Norwood Park,...

Frank Michael Russo

Frank Michael Russo

Apr 6, 2019

Frank M. Russo, 53, of Frankfort, passed suddenly at home Saturday, April 6th, 2019. Frank was born August 10, 1965, in Blue Island, Illinois. He dedicated his life to the first responder community. After returning from the United States Marine Corps in 1986, he began his career as a Crestwood police officer. He later owned and operated ambulance companies in...

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Apr 4, 2019

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson. Beloved husband of the late Edith nee Pompey. Loving father of Valerie (Chris Garand). Dear cousin of Bob Larson. Visitation Wednesday April 10, 2019 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Cremation rite held in private and Inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.708-532-1635 or...

Edward J. Parsons

Edward J. Parsons

Apr 3, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Patricia A. Cordin

Patricia A. Cordin

Apr 2, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Don Panek Jr. Born 10/10/70, joining his dad, Don Panek Sr., at rest, April 2, 2019. Survived by his mother, Lynne Panek, sister Dyanna (Mike) Baumeister, niece Jackie (Ian) Ansburg, and idolized by his nephews Justin Baumeister and Jarod Baumeister. Donnie was a true friend to many and a proud US Navy Veteran. He will be remembered for his love...

Alfonso R. Nunez

Alfonso R. Nunez

Mar 27, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jerry Houder Barrett

Jerry Houder Barrett

Mar 24, 2019

BARRETT, JERRY HOUDER Age 84, passed away on March 24, 2019 at his home in Mokena, IL. Jerry was born on Feb 7, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Chicago area after graduating from Iowa State University. He worked as a Chemical Engineer at American-Maize Products Co. for over 40 years. Jerry lived in Lansing, IL most of...

Concetta Prestinario

Concetta Prestinario

Mar 22, 2019

Concetta V. “Connie” Prestinario, nee Aiello, of Orland Park. Age 91. Loving wife of the late Samuel J.; loving mother of Janet (Don) Christie and Sam C. Prestinario; very proud grandmother of Donald (Tracy), Darren (Becky), Samantha (Jeff), and Jonathan Christie (fiancée Rebecca Flannery); very proud great grandmother of Rebekah and Hannah Siebrandt, Jack and Sam Christie, and Callen Christie;...

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Mar 22, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kevin L. Derrow

Kevin L. Derrow

Mar 19, 2019

Kevin L Derrow age 68, late of Lynwood, Calumet City IL. Loving father of Bryan Gima-Derrow (Erin). Preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Annamae and brother Daniel. Caring brother of Donald (Gail), Marc (John), and Martin (Laura) Derrow. Fond uncle to Jennifer (Tom), Alexis, Kaitlyn (Bill), Allyson (Dan), Daniel, and McKenzie. Survived by dear friend and companion Albina...

Karen Ann Manna

Karen Ann Manna

Mar 14, 2019

Beloved wife of Michael Manna Jr. Loving mother of Victoria (William) Hunnell and Michelle (Timothy) O'Conor Jr. Dearest Daughter of Kenneth P. and Nellie Neubert Sr. Dear sister of Kenneth P. Neubert Jr. Funeral Friday 9:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to St. Donatus Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment cremation at Skyline Memorial...

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

Mar 12, 2019

William “Billy” Anthony Bopp, age 38, passed away suddenly March 12, 2019. Billy was preceded in death by his grandmothers Colleen Cherco, Janice Bopp, and father Terrence S. Bopp. He is survived by his two children Cameron and Lily Bopp, their mother Mary Thornton Bopp, grandparents Terrence M. And Mary Caryl Bopp, stepmother Joy Bopp, and stepbrother Gary Coglianese, as...

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Mar 11, 2019

Survivors include: Wife, Maureen F. Law of Monticello, Indiana, Two (2) Daughters, Jeananne (husband Paul) Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois, and Kathy Gabel - Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois; Two (2) Grandchildren, Nick Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois, and Jack Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois; Sister, Sheri Law of Homer Glen, Illinois; Brothers, Randy (wife Brenda) Law of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Robert "Bob"...

Michele Rak

Michele Rak

Mar 8, 2019

Michele Gilbertson Rak, age 75 of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born to the late Vale Gilbertson and Gwenneth Coates Gilbertson in Melbourne, Australia, on February 15, 1944, and moved with them to Chicago in 1946. Michele graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, then studied at the Wesley School of Nursing at...

Gary A. Hecht

Gary A. Hecht

Mar 3, 2019

HECHT. Gary A. Hecht, beloved son of Daniel W. and the late Joyce M. Hecht. Loving brother of Norman (Donna), Elaine (Rick) Osborne and the late Daniel (Joanne) Hecht. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service 2:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL . Interment...

Thomas J. Biniak

Thomas J. Biniak

Feb 28, 2019

Thomas J. Biniak, age 82, died unexpectedly at his home in Mesa, Arizona on February 28, 2019. Born on April 10, 1936 Tom was raised in Chicago and also lived in River Grove, Illinois. He moved to Mesa, Arizona after his 30+ year career and retirement, in 1995, from American Airlines (Cargo), O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Tom was preceded in...

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