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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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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