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Jermilla "Jerry" Mason

Jermilla "Jerry" Mason

Mar 30, 2018

Jermilla “Jerry” Mason nee Novak, age 95 died on March 30th, 2018 at her home in Tinley Park, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL. Jerry will be remembered as kind-hearted, funny, full of life and always ready to throw a party or care for family, friends or any animal in need. You never left her house cold, hungry or...

Colleen Simon

Colleen Simon

Mar 27, 2018

Colleen Simon, age 83, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Simon. Loving mother of Peter (Kimberly Theisen) Simon and Paul (Jennifer Forbes) Simon. Caring grandmother of Michelle Kniffin and Collin Simon. Colleen retired from the Rock Island Railroad, where she worked in real estate acquisition. After retiring from the railroad, she went to work at...

Manfred E. Ayers

Manfred E. Ayers

Mar 25, 2018

Manfred E. Ayers, age 67, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Jeanne Ayers nee Grunhard. Loving son of the late Harvey and Herta Ayers and brother of the late Harvey Jr. Ayers. Caring son in law of Rose Grunhard, dear brother in law of Donna (Jeffrey) Shehane and Tom Grunhard. Dear uncle of Karl Ayers, Patrick Shehane, Rachel...

Lewis Zimpelmann

Lewis Zimpelmann

Mar 23, 2018

Lewis Zimpelmann, age 67, of Mokena, peacefully took his last breath March 23, 2018 after the devastating effects of a paralyzing stroke. Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Zimpelmann and both his parents, Lewis and Shirley Zimpelmann. Survived by his children; Jason (Leila) Zimpelmann, daughter, Jamie Zimpelmann; grandfather to Charlie, Andrik and Adrienne Zimpelmann; brother to Gail Barilka and...

Joseph W. Pletzke

Joseph W. Pletzke

Mar 20, 2018

Joseph W. Pletzke “Awesome Joe” age 82, Oak Forest resident since 1967. Husband of Phyllis A. Pletzke (Luttrell). Step-father to Debra (Russell) Klimczak (Luttrell) , David Luttrell, Daniel (Kristina) Luttrell and the late Dean R. Luttrell. Son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Daniels) Pletzke. Joe served in the U.S. Fifth Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO., U.S. ,Sixth Army, 19th...

Pamela Ann Els

Pamela Ann Els

Mar 14, 2018

Pamela Ann Revels nee Gillis age 59 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving mother of Kevin (Cheryl) Senne, Melanie Paffumi and Michell (Jack) Revels-Macalinao. Proud grandmother of Haley, Kyle, Avery, Tyler and the late Samantha and Ashley. Caring sister of Paul Gillis, John Gillis and the late Mark Gillis. Visitation Sunday March 18, 2018 from 2-8 PM at the Vandenberg...

William H. Boetticher

William H. Boetticher

Mar 14, 2018

William H. Boetticher, age 89, late of Orland Park. Born October 16, 1928 at rest March 14, 2018. Loving husband of the late Roberta E. Boetticher nee Anderson. Caring father of Mark Boetticher, Ellen L. Boetticher-Scanlon and Elizabeth A. Boetticher-Angel. Proud grandfather of Rebecca E. Scanlon and Jessica N. Scanlon. Dear uncle of Karen Greene nee Boetticher Wendy Colby nee...

Patricia P. Fanson

Patricia P. Fanson

Mar 13, 2018

Patricia P. Fanson nee Pursian age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Christine Zator and Barb (late Ken) Topping. Proud grandmother of Brian, Melissa, Jennifer, Melissa and Christopher. Great grandmother of Tatiana, Tripp, Nataila, Claudia, Travis, Tristain and Tessa. Funeral Friday March 16, 2018 11:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home...

Joseph L. Konrath

Joseph L. Konrath

Mar 13, 2018

Joseph L. Konrath age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Konrath nee Braun. Loving father of John (Roxanne) Konrath, Karen (Marty) Sattergren and Lisa (Rick) Davidovitch. Proud grandfather of Christopher Fanelli, Timothy Fanelli and Joseph Konrath. Caring brother of Clara Reed. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday March 20,...

Ryan J. Testa

Ryan J. Testa

Mar 11, 2018

Ryan J. Testa age 23. Beloved son of Jeffrey and Lisa (nee Marcum) Testa. Loving brother of Jessica, Robin, Sarah and Rachel. Caring grandson of Pat and Mary McKernan, Ron (Edwin Wee) and Ben and Bernie Testa. Fond nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dear cousin of many. Funeral service Friday March 16, 2018 11:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral...

William R. Kordik

William R. Kordik

Mar 9, 2018

William R. Kordik, age 88, late of Frankfort, US Air Force Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Beloved husband of 64 years of Catherine Kordik nee Misun. Loving father of Ellen Kordik (Tom Watembach), Billy (Dawn) Kordik and Mike (Tammy) Kordik. Proud grandfather of Paul, Lauren, Brian (Rosie), Jamie Schultz, Derek (Brandi) Buchmeier, Drew,...

James A. Busselle

James A. Busselle

Mar 7, 2018

James Arthur Busselle, PhD, died peacefully at his home in Mokena, IL, on March 7, 2018. Son of Arthur E. Busselle and Josephine H. McNamee, Jim was born on April 19, 1938, in Cleveland, OH. He attended Cathedral high school in Indianapolis and was awarded one of eleven Indianapolis Metropolitan Merit Scholarships in 1956. He earned his Bachelor of Science...

Ferdinand N. Turkovich

Ferdinand N. Turkovich

Feb 27, 2018

Ferdinand "Nando" Turkovich age 78, born in Zejane, Croatia. Resided in Tinley Park, IL. Peacefully passed away on February 27, 2018. Fred was born on August 9, 1939. He is survived by his loving wife Maria "Stanka" Turkovich of 54 years. Devoted father to Johnny (Lisa) and Elvis (Kathy) Turkovich. Proud grandfather "Nonno" to Tiffany, Tyler and Cassidy. He is...

Scott E. Radwan

Scott E. Radwan

Feb 24, 2018

Scott E. Radwan age 43 late of Blue Island, IL. Beloved son of Mary Ann (nee Porozinski) and the late Edward Radwan. Loving brother of Carrie (Kevin) Maney and Kimberly (Enzo) Spinelli. Caring uncle of Matthew, Gianluca, Shea, Troy, Ava, Reed and Christian. Fond nephew of Val (Bonnie) Radwan, Richard Radwan, Ken (Karen) Radwan, Jackie (Ray) Wroblewski, Mary Ann (Brian)...

Linda S. Callanan

Linda S. Callanan

Feb 23, 2018

Linda S. Callanan nee Hudson. Beloved wife of Kevin Callanan. Proud and loving mother to Lara (Douglas) Reznick and grandmother of Ben and Gillian Reznick. Linda passed away on February 23, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Linda was born in Indianapolis, IN to her parents John and Betty Hudson (Glass). She is a graduate of...

Gary L. Montgomery

Gary L. Montgomery

Feb 22, 2018

Gary L. Montgomery age 73 late of Matteson, IL. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Hoffman. Loving father of Carrie (Joel) Drechny, Carl (Karen) Montgomery and Colleen (Rich) Piegza. Proud grandfather of Allison, Mason, Jack, Grace and Michael. Caring brother of Roberta McManus and Nancy Peterson. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday March 10, 2018 from 3:00...

Jennie Cialdella

Jennie Cialdella

Feb 22, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Alice M. Miller

Alice M. Miller

Feb 21, 2018

Alice Mary Teeter-Miller, born in Chicago to parents Joseph and Mary Doherty on June 8, 1937. Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2018 at Providence Nursing Home Palos Heights, IL. Prior to her retirement she was an Office Manager at Travelers Insurance and had been a Clerk in the Pass Bureau of the Illinois Central prior to motherhood. Beloved wife...

James P. Walsh

James P. Walsh

Feb 21, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Robert A. Rago

Robert A. Rago

Feb 10, 2018

Robert A. Rago, age 85, late of Tinley Park, IL following a short illness. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Tomiko Rago. Loving father of Cathy (Tom) Marosi, Pat “Trish” Rago, Terry (Kevin) Robinson and Jim Rago. Proud grandfather of Jim (Jennifer) McAndrew, Timothy Robinson, Eric (Andrea) Robinson, Jeremy Robinson, Kayleigh Rago, Teresa Rago and great grandfather of Anthony McAndrew....

Jermilla "Jerry" Mason

Jermilla "Jerry" Mason

Mar 30, 2018

Jermilla “Jerry” Mason nee Novak, age 95 died on March 30th, 2018 at her home in Tinley Park, IL. She was born in Chicago, IL. Jerry will be remembered as kind-hearted, funny, full of life and always ready to throw a party or care for family, friends or any animal in need. You never left her house cold, hungry or...

Colleen Simon

Colleen Simon

Mar 27, 2018

Colleen Simon, age 83, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Simon. Loving mother of Peter (Kimberly Theisen) Simon and Paul (Jennifer Forbes) Simon. Caring grandmother of Michelle Kniffin and Collin Simon. Colleen retired from the Rock Island Railroad, where she worked in real estate acquisition. After retiring from the railroad, she went to work at...

Manfred E. Ayers

Manfred E. Ayers

Mar 25, 2018

Manfred E. Ayers, age 67, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Jeanne Ayers nee Grunhard. Loving son of the late Harvey and Herta Ayers and brother of the late Harvey Jr. Ayers. Caring son in law of Rose Grunhard, dear brother in law of Donna (Jeffrey) Shehane and Tom Grunhard. Dear uncle of Karl Ayers, Patrick Shehane, Rachel...

Lewis Zimpelmann

Lewis Zimpelmann

Mar 23, 2018

Lewis Zimpelmann, age 67, of Mokena, peacefully took his last breath March 23, 2018 after the devastating effects of a paralyzing stroke. Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Zimpelmann and both his parents, Lewis and Shirley Zimpelmann. Survived by his children; Jason (Leila) Zimpelmann, daughter, Jamie Zimpelmann; grandfather to Charlie, Andrik and Adrienne Zimpelmann; brother to Gail Barilka and...

Joseph W. Pletzke

Joseph W. Pletzke

Mar 20, 2018

Joseph W. Pletzke “Awesome Joe” age 82, Oak Forest resident since 1967. Husband of Phyllis A. Pletzke (Luttrell). Step-father to Debra (Russell) Klimczak (Luttrell) , David Luttrell, Daniel (Kristina) Luttrell and the late Dean R. Luttrell. Son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Daniels) Pletzke. Joe served in the U.S. Fifth Army, Fort Leonard Wood, MO., U.S. ,Sixth Army, 19th...

Pamela Ann Els

Pamela Ann Els

Mar 14, 2018

Pamela Ann Revels nee Gillis age 59 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving mother of Kevin (Cheryl) Senne, Melanie Paffumi and Michell (Jack) Revels-Macalinao. Proud grandmother of Haley, Kyle, Avery, Tyler and the late Samantha and Ashley. Caring sister of Paul Gillis, John Gillis and the late Mark Gillis. Visitation Sunday March 18, 2018 from 2-8 PM at the Vandenberg...

William H. Boetticher

William H. Boetticher

Mar 14, 2018

William H. Boetticher, age 89, late of Orland Park. Born October 16, 1928 at rest March 14, 2018. Loving husband of the late Roberta E. Boetticher nee Anderson. Caring father of Mark Boetticher, Ellen L. Boetticher-Scanlon and Elizabeth A. Boetticher-Angel. Proud grandfather of Rebecca E. Scanlon and Jessica N. Scanlon. Dear uncle of Karen Greene nee Boetticher Wendy Colby nee...

Patricia P. Fanson

Patricia P. Fanson

Mar 13, 2018

Patricia P. Fanson nee Pursian age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving mother of Christine Zator and Barb (late Ken) Topping. Proud grandmother of Brian, Melissa, Jennifer, Melissa and Christopher. Great grandmother of Tatiana, Tripp, Nataila, Claudia, Travis, Tristain and Tessa. Funeral Friday March 16, 2018 11:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home...

Joseph L. Konrath

Joseph L. Konrath

Mar 13, 2018

Joseph L. Konrath age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” Konrath nee Braun. Loving father of John (Roxanne) Konrath, Karen (Marty) Sattergren and Lisa (Rick) Davidovitch. Proud grandfather of Christopher Fanelli, Timothy Fanelli and Joseph Konrath. Caring brother of Clara Reed. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Tuesday March 20,...

Ryan J. Testa

Ryan J. Testa

Mar 11, 2018

Ryan J. Testa age 23. Beloved son of Jeffrey and Lisa (nee Marcum) Testa. Loving brother of Jessica, Robin, Sarah and Rachel. Caring grandson of Pat and Mary McKernan, Ron (Edwin Wee) and Ben and Bernie Testa. Fond nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dear cousin of many. Funeral service Friday March 16, 2018 11:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral...

William R. Kordik

William R. Kordik

Mar 9, 2018

William R. Kordik, age 88, late of Frankfort, US Air Force Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Beloved husband of 64 years of Catherine Kordik nee Misun. Loving father of Ellen Kordik (Tom Watembach), Billy (Dawn) Kordik and Mike (Tammy) Kordik. Proud grandfather of Paul, Lauren, Brian (Rosie), Jamie Schultz, Derek (Brandi) Buchmeier, Drew,...

James A. Busselle

James A. Busselle

Mar 7, 2018

James Arthur Busselle, PhD, died peacefully at his home in Mokena, IL, on March 7, 2018. Son of Arthur E. Busselle and Josephine H. McNamee, Jim was born on April 19, 1938, in Cleveland, OH. He attended Cathedral high school in Indianapolis and was awarded one of eleven Indianapolis Metropolitan Merit Scholarships in 1956. He earned his Bachelor of Science...

Ferdinand N. Turkovich

Ferdinand N. Turkovich

Feb 27, 2018

Ferdinand "Nando" Turkovich age 78, born in Zejane, Croatia. Resided in Tinley Park, IL. Peacefully passed away on February 27, 2018. Fred was born on August 9, 1939. He is survived by his loving wife Maria "Stanka" Turkovich of 54 years. Devoted father to Johnny (Lisa) and Elvis (Kathy) Turkovich. Proud grandfather "Nonno" to Tiffany, Tyler and Cassidy. He is...

Scott E. Radwan

Scott E. Radwan

Feb 24, 2018

Scott E. Radwan age 43 late of Blue Island, IL. Beloved son of Mary Ann (nee Porozinski) and the late Edward Radwan. Loving brother of Carrie (Kevin) Maney and Kimberly (Enzo) Spinelli. Caring uncle of Matthew, Gianluca, Shea, Troy, Ava, Reed and Christian. Fond nephew of Val (Bonnie) Radwan, Richard Radwan, Ken (Karen) Radwan, Jackie (Ray) Wroblewski, Mary Ann (Brian)...

Linda S. Callanan

Linda S. Callanan

Feb 23, 2018

Linda S. Callanan nee Hudson. Beloved wife of Kevin Callanan. Proud and loving mother to Lara (Douglas) Reznick and grandmother of Ben and Gillian Reznick. Linda passed away on February 23, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Linda was born in Indianapolis, IN to her parents John and Betty Hudson (Glass). She is a graduate of...

Gary L. Montgomery

Gary L. Montgomery

Feb 22, 2018

Gary L. Montgomery age 73 late of Matteson, IL. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Hoffman. Loving father of Carrie (Joel) Drechny, Carl (Karen) Montgomery and Colleen (Rich) Piegza. Proud grandfather of Allison, Mason, Jack, Grace and Michael. Caring brother of Roberta McManus and Nancy Peterson. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Saturday March 10, 2018 from 3:00...

Jennie Cialdella

Jennie Cialdella

Feb 22, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Alice M. Miller

Alice M. Miller

Feb 21, 2018

Alice Mary Teeter-Miller, born in Chicago to parents Joseph and Mary Doherty on June 8, 1937. Passed away peacefully on February 21, 2018 at Providence Nursing Home Palos Heights, IL. Prior to her retirement she was an Office Manager at Travelers Insurance and had been a Clerk in the Pass Bureau of the Illinois Central prior to motherhood. Beloved wife...

James P. Walsh

James P. Walsh

Feb 21, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Robert A. Rago

Robert A. Rago

Feb 10, 2018

Robert A. Rago, age 85, late of Tinley Park, IL following a short illness. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Tomiko Rago. Loving father of Cathy (Tom) Marosi, Pat “Trish” Rago, Terry (Kevin) Robinson and Jim Rago. Proud grandfather of Jim (Jennifer) McAndrew, Timothy Robinson, Eric (Andrea) Robinson, Jeremy Robinson, Kayleigh Rago, Teresa Rago and great grandfather of Anthony McAndrew....

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