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Joanne R. Younker

Joanne R. Younker

Nov 11, 2018

Joanne R. Younker, nee Patton, age 70, suddenly of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Younker. Loving mother of Brian Younker, Lori (Mike) Dusik, and has reunited with her daughter Cynthia in Eternal Heaven. Proud grandmother of Brian (Amanda), Tommy (Lexus) and Olivia Younker. Dear sister of the late James (Gwen) Patton. Caring aunt of several nieces and...

Corinne M. Migala

Corinne M. Migala

Nov 9, 2018

Corinne Migala went home to be with God on November 9th at 9:30 AM. Born December 13, 1956, she meets her father and mother, Harry and Catherine Wantz, Uncle Bob, Auntie Jean Sabonis, father in law Conrad Migala. She leaves behind her husband Pastor Bryan of 31 years, daughter Rachel (Mickey) Cooper, son Bryan Jr (Nancy) and daughter Lyn Waleryszak....

Cheryl L. Gawley

Cheryl L. Gawley

Nov 8, 2018

Cheryl L. Gawley. Beloved daughter of Maryann and the late Severin W. Gawley. Dear sister of Thomas (Diane), Ted (Susan), Nanci (Ken) Fisher and Tim (Nancy) Gawley. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday November 12, 2018 at the Vandenebrg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Tinley Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00...

Ellen A. Brueser

Ellen A. Brueser

Nov 7, 2018

Ellen A. Brueser PEORIA – Ellen A. Brueser, 83, of Dunlap, formerly of Mokena, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Ellen was born on February 11, 1935, in St. Louis, the youngest of five children to Winfred and Marie Decker. She married Robert "Bob" Brueser on June 22,...

Catherine M. Cole

Catherine M. Cole

Oct 28, 2018

Catherine M. Cole nee Hillock, age 71, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Cole. Loving mother of Michael (Krista) Acke, Carol Acke (Eric Lynn) and Robert (the late Linda) Acke. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Jace, Jessica, Adam, Sam, Megan, Michelle, Kyle and great grandmother of Maya Rose. Dear daughter of Lorraine and the late Roy Hillock;...

Laura L. Baker

Laura L. Baker

Oct 23, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Benjamin D. Reznick

Benjamin D. Reznick

Oct 21, 2018

Benjamin D. Reznick, age 17 passed away on October 21st, 2018. Ben was born in 2001 in Chicago Heights, IL to Douglas and Lara (Callanan) Reznick. Ben was a resident of Frankfort IL and was a Senior at Lincoln-Way East High School. He was to graduate in May 2019. Ben was the kindest young man who relished life. Although Ben...

Lola "Louise" Morrison

Lola "Louise" Morrison

Oct 21, 2018

Louise Morrison, age 92, formerly of Chicago, Tinley Park and Bensenville, IL. Beloved wife of the late James Morrison. Loving mother of 6 children; proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and great grandmother of 2 grandchildren. Visitation Saturday October 27, 2018; 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Service 11:00 AM, at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL....

Joyce M. Hecht

Joyce M. Hecht

Oct 20, 2018

Joyce M. Hecht, age 86, lifelong resident of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of Daniel Hecht. Loving mother of the late Daniel (Joanne), Norman (Donna), Gary and Elaine (Rick) Osborne. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 22. Dear sister of Doris Brams, Janet Bauch and the late Marjorie Laurie. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:30...

Carole A. Gutsch

Carole A. Gutsch

Oct 13, 2018

On October 13, 2018 Carole Ann Gutsch died peacefully in her sleep in Palos Heights, Illinois at 81 years old. Carole is survived by her sister Shirley, two children Kenneth Gutsch and Kimberly Prezioso, daughter in-law Rebecca Rogers, son in-law Chris Prezioso, and four grandchildren James, John, Lou Mei, and Anne. Carole was born on June 9, 1937 in Chicago...

Abby E. Ohl

Abby E. Ohl

Oct 12, 2018

Abby E. Ohl, age 25, suddenly of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved daughter of Dennis and Susan Ohl. Loving sister of Thomas USMC and the late Taylor Ohl. Proud granddaughter of Ellen (late Dennis) Hallahan and the late Ernest and Pauline Ohl. Dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Abby was a dedicated, passionate Special Education Teacher in School District 140,...

James D. Pels

James D. Pels

Oct 10, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

William A. Hromada Sr.

William A. Hromada Sr.

Oct 9, 2018

William A. Hromada Sr. age 79, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of April Hromada nee Gros. Loving father of William A. Jr. (Beverly), Karen (Roger) Handtke, Douglas P. and Collette J. (Christopher) Bianchi. Caring grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Joanne (late Stanley) Dombrowski. Preceded in death by his sister Judith E. Krema and...

Theresa M. Koppers

Theresa M. Koppers

Oct 6, 2018

Theresa M. Koppers nee Lamberty, age 64, late of Manteno, IL. Beloved wife of John E. Koppers. Loving mother of Tina Smith. Proud grandmother of Taylor (Peter) Ortega, Austen, Maicie and Savana Smith. Dear daughter of Rose Marie and the late Raymond Lamberty. Caring sister of the late Linda Lamberty, Ellen Lamberty (Gary Carlson), Donna (Wayne) Bulthuis, Raymond Jr (Kim)...

Ruth A. O'Neal

Ruth A. O'Neal

Oct 3, 2018

Ruth A. O’Neal nee Bell, age 81, late of Tinley Park,IL. Beloved wife of the late Sam O’Neal. Loving mother of Sherry Nieman. Proud grandmother of Joe (Brittany Moore) and Courtney Nieman; great grandmother of Jessica, Raven and Elica Steven. Dear sister of Gene Bell, Richard (Sarah) Bell, Barbara (Earl) Householder, Helen (late Mike) Prill, the late Betty (late Sam)...

Patrick W. Morrone

Patrick W. Morrone

Oct 1, 2018

Patrick W. Morrone, age 48, late of Lansing, IL. Beloved husband of Carol Morrone nee Shields. Loving brother of Kathleen (William) Wissing, Michael (Paula), Robert (Stacey) and brother in law Earl Shields Jr. Caring uncle of Meghan, Dale, Robert, Alex and great uncle of Theresa, Arianna and Olivia. Memorial gathering Saturday, October 6, 2018; 1:00-7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral...

Alice Mallo

Alice Mallo

Sep 27, 2018

Alice Mallo, age 82. Beloved mother of Robert (Margaret) and Michael Mallo. Loving grandmother of Jason Mallo and Dr. Christine Mallo (Gregory Schroeder). Dear sister of Margaret McDonough and caring aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, October 1, 2018, 9:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to Our Lady of the...

Terry L. George

Terry L. George

Sep 22, 2018

Terrance “Terry” George age 61 late of Orland Park, Illinois. Beloved husband of late Theresa George nee Bertucci. Loving and proud father of Cory, Tara and Christian George. Cherished son of Thomas and late Annette George. Funny loving brother and uncle to many. Visitation Friday, September 28th, 2018 from 3-8PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S Harlem Ave Tinley Park,...

Leroy P. Buckley

Leroy P. Buckley

Sep 20, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kathleen E. Chrusciel

Kathleen E. Chrusciel

Sep 20, 2018

Kathleen E. Chrusciel nee Ortegel, age 63, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of Thomas W. Chrusciel. Loving mother to Thomas (Sara), Barbara (Chris), and Rachael (Jim) Proud grandmother to Johnny, Emma, and Violet. Visitation: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 2-8 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448. Funeral Service: Monday, October 1st, 2018...

Joanne R. Younker

Joanne R. Younker

Nov 11, 2018

Joanne R. Younker, nee Patton, age 70, suddenly of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Younker. Loving mother of Brian Younker, Lori (Mike) Dusik, and has reunited with her daughter Cynthia in Eternal Heaven. Proud grandmother of Brian (Amanda), Tommy (Lexus) and Olivia Younker. Dear sister of the late James (Gwen) Patton. Caring aunt of several nieces and...

Corinne M. Migala

Corinne M. Migala

Nov 9, 2018

Corinne Migala went home to be with God on November 9th at 9:30 AM. Born December 13, 1956, she meets her father and mother, Harry and Catherine Wantz, Uncle Bob, Auntie Jean Sabonis, father in law Conrad Migala. She leaves behind her husband Pastor Bryan of 31 years, daughter Rachel (Mickey) Cooper, son Bryan Jr (Nancy) and daughter Lyn Waleryszak....

Cheryl L. Gawley

Cheryl L. Gawley

Nov 8, 2018

Cheryl L. Gawley. Beloved daughter of Maryann and the late Severin W. Gawley. Dear sister of Thomas (Diane), Ted (Susan), Nanci (Ken) Fisher and Tim (Nancy) Gawley. Many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Monday November 12, 2018 at the Vandenebrg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Tinley Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Sunday from 3:00 to 8:00...

Ellen A. Brueser

Ellen A. Brueser

Nov 7, 2018

Ellen A. Brueser PEORIA – Ellen A. Brueser, 83, of Dunlap, formerly of Mokena, IL passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Ellen was born on February 11, 1935, in St. Louis, the youngest of five children to Winfred and Marie Decker. She married Robert "Bob" Brueser on June 22,...

Catherine M. Cole

Catherine M. Cole

Oct 28, 2018

Catherine M. Cole nee Hillock, age 71, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Cole. Loving mother of Michael (Krista) Acke, Carol Acke (Eric Lynn) and Robert (the late Linda) Acke. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Jace, Jessica, Adam, Sam, Megan, Michelle, Kyle and great grandmother of Maya Rose. Dear daughter of Lorraine and the late Roy Hillock;...

Laura L. Baker

Laura L. Baker

Oct 23, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Benjamin D. Reznick

Benjamin D. Reznick

Oct 21, 2018

Benjamin D. Reznick, age 17 passed away on October 21st, 2018. Ben was born in 2001 in Chicago Heights, IL to Douglas and Lara (Callanan) Reznick. Ben was a resident of Frankfort IL and was a Senior at Lincoln-Way East High School. He was to graduate in May 2019. Ben was the kindest young man who relished life. Although Ben...

Lola "Louise" Morrison

Lola "Louise" Morrison

Oct 21, 2018

Louise Morrison, age 92, formerly of Chicago, Tinley Park and Bensenville, IL. Beloved wife of the late James Morrison. Loving mother of 6 children; proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and great grandmother of 2 grandchildren. Visitation Saturday October 27, 2018; 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Service 11:00 AM, at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL....

Joyce M. Hecht

Joyce M. Hecht

Oct 20, 2018

Joyce M. Hecht, age 86, lifelong resident of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of Daniel Hecht. Loving mother of the late Daniel (Joanne), Norman (Donna), Gary and Elaine (Rick) Osborne. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 22. Dear sister of Doris Brams, Janet Bauch and the late Marjorie Laurie. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:30...

Carole A. Gutsch

Carole A. Gutsch

Oct 13, 2018

On October 13, 2018 Carole Ann Gutsch died peacefully in her sleep in Palos Heights, Illinois at 81 years old. Carole is survived by her sister Shirley, two children Kenneth Gutsch and Kimberly Prezioso, daughter in-law Rebecca Rogers, son in-law Chris Prezioso, and four grandchildren James, John, Lou Mei, and Anne. Carole was born on June 9, 1937 in Chicago...

Abby E. Ohl

Abby E. Ohl

Oct 12, 2018

Abby E. Ohl, age 25, suddenly of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved daughter of Dennis and Susan Ohl. Loving sister of Thomas USMC and the late Taylor Ohl. Proud granddaughter of Ellen (late Dennis) Hallahan and the late Ernest and Pauline Ohl. Dear niece, cousin and friend of many. Abby was a dedicated, passionate Special Education Teacher in School District 140,...

James D. Pels

James D. Pels

Oct 10, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

William A. Hromada Sr.

William A. Hromada Sr.

Oct 9, 2018

William A. Hromada Sr. age 79, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of April Hromada nee Gros. Loving father of William A. Jr. (Beverly), Karen (Roger) Handtke, Douglas P. and Collette J. (Christopher) Bianchi. Caring grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 3. Dear brother of Joanne (late Stanley) Dombrowski. Preceded in death by his sister Judith E. Krema and...

Theresa M. Koppers

Theresa M. Koppers

Oct 6, 2018

Theresa M. Koppers nee Lamberty, age 64, late of Manteno, IL. Beloved wife of John E. Koppers. Loving mother of Tina Smith. Proud grandmother of Taylor (Peter) Ortega, Austen, Maicie and Savana Smith. Dear daughter of Rose Marie and the late Raymond Lamberty. Caring sister of the late Linda Lamberty, Ellen Lamberty (Gary Carlson), Donna (Wayne) Bulthuis, Raymond Jr (Kim)...

Ruth A. O'Neal

Ruth A. O'Neal

Oct 3, 2018

Ruth A. O’Neal nee Bell, age 81, late of Tinley Park,IL. Beloved wife of the late Sam O’Neal. Loving mother of Sherry Nieman. Proud grandmother of Joe (Brittany Moore) and Courtney Nieman; great grandmother of Jessica, Raven and Elica Steven. Dear sister of Gene Bell, Richard (Sarah) Bell, Barbara (Earl) Householder, Helen (late Mike) Prill, the late Betty (late Sam)...

Patrick W. Morrone

Patrick W. Morrone

Oct 1, 2018

Patrick W. Morrone, age 48, late of Lansing, IL. Beloved husband of Carol Morrone nee Shields. Loving brother of Kathleen (William) Wissing, Michael (Paula), Robert (Stacey) and brother in law Earl Shields Jr. Caring uncle of Meghan, Dale, Robert, Alex and great uncle of Theresa, Arianna and Olivia. Memorial gathering Saturday, October 6, 2018; 1:00-7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral...

Alice Mallo

Alice Mallo

Sep 27, 2018

Alice Mallo, age 82. Beloved mother of Robert (Margaret) and Michael Mallo. Loving grandmother of Jason Mallo and Dr. Christine Mallo (Gregory Schroeder). Dear sister of Margaret McDonough and caring aunt of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday, October 1, 2018, 9:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to Our Lady of the...

Terry L. George

Terry L. George

Sep 22, 2018

Terrance “Terry” George age 61 late of Orland Park, Illinois. Beloved husband of late Theresa George nee Bertucci. Loving and proud father of Cory, Tara and Christian George. Cherished son of Thomas and late Annette George. Funny loving brother and uncle to many. Visitation Friday, September 28th, 2018 from 3-8PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S Harlem Ave Tinley Park,...

Leroy P. Buckley

Leroy P. Buckley

Sep 20, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kathleen E. Chrusciel

Kathleen E. Chrusciel

Sep 20, 2018

Kathleen E. Chrusciel nee Ortegel, age 63, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of Thomas W. Chrusciel. Loving mother to Thomas (Sara), Barbara (Chris), and Rachael (Jim) Proud grandmother to Johnny, Emma, and Violet. Visitation: Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 2-8 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448. Funeral Service: Monday, October 1st, 2018...

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