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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....

Leonard Mackivitch

Leonard Mackivitch

Feb 7, 2018

Leonard Mackivitch age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Diane nee Hoyne. Loving father of Janet Wojcikiewicz and Jennell Mackivitch. Proud grandfather of Kate, Kelly and Krista. Caring brother of Ray Mackivitch, Edward Mackivitch, Chris Kasik, Maria Kubik and the late David Mackivitch. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday February 12, 2018 9:30 AM...

Charlotte Mae Coles

Charlotte Mae Coles

Feb 6, 2018

Charlotte Mae Coles nee Fitzpatrick age 88 late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Coles. Loving mother of Patricia (Charles) Koney and Catherine (John) Mullen. Proud grandmother of Kelly (David) Popp and Kevin (Ashley) Koney. Great grandmother of Katelyn, Lillian, Nolan, Anna and Abby. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday February...

Edwina Marie Murray

Edwina Marie Murray

Feb 3, 2018

Edwina M. Murray, age 98 passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018. Born in New York City to parents Otto and Edith Listen. Married 43 years to her late husband, Bernard Murray and lived the majority of her life on the south side of Chicago. She was a mother of 5 children: Paul (JoAnn), Wayne (Nancy), Glen, Pamela and Gayle...

Michelle C. Aggen

Michelle C. Aggen

Jan 31, 2018

Michelle C. Aggen nee Noakes age 70 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Daniel Bradley, Mark (Debra) Bradley, Jill (Joe Morton) Bradley and Lisa (Michael) Piper. Cherished step mother of Thomas Aggen and Chad (Sue) Aggen. Proud grandmother of Tyler, Jordan, Madison (Nick), Hailey, Jacob, Corissa, Dylan, Jaclyn and Justin. Great grandmother...

William J. Somers

William J. Somers

Jan 26, 2018

William J. Somers, age 62, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of Paula Somers nee McClain. Loving father of Virginia, Emma, Eileen, and Dale. Dear son of Mary Somers nee Feldner and the late Charles Somers. Caring brother of Kathy Somers and the late Nancy Somers. Proud uncle, cousin, godfather, and friend to many. Funeral Monday, January 29, 2018,...

Donald J. Cernauskas

Donald J. Cernauskas

Jan 24, 2018

Donald J. Cernauskas age 32 of New Lenox, IL passed suddenly. He was the devoted son of Karla (nee Hartman) and the late Donald E. Cernauskas. Loving brother of Callie Cernauskas. Wonderful father of Mason with Jessica Maurer, Mason's mother. Visitation Monday January 29, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL 60448....

Annette "Midge" George

Annette "Midge" George

Jan 23, 2018

Annette “Midge” George, age 80, late of Monee, IL. Beloved wife of Thomas George. Loving mother of the late Tom (late Joan), Gerry (late Sue), Terry (late Teresa), late Tim, Randy (Dawn), Kimberly (Dave) Borglin. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 21. Dear sister of Joan McDaniel. Memorial gathering Friday January 26, 2018, 9:00 AM until time of...

Benjamin J. Hofrichter Sr.

Benjamin J. Hofrichter Sr.

Jan 22, 2018

79, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Monday night, January 22, 2018. He was born March 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Benjamin and Mamie (Sirmer) Hofrichter. Ben married his "one true love" Susan "Suzie" Mango February 5, 1965, and she preceded him in death February 24, 2001. Ben is survived by his two sons, Benjamin (Jamie) Hofrichter...

Linda A Meinke

Linda A Meinke

Jan 21, 2018

Linda A. Meinke nee Balke, age 59, late of Homewood, IL. Beloved wife of David Meinke. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Jennifer) and Patrick (Brianna). Proud grandmother of Hayden and Baby Meinke. Dear daughter of Roberta Contino Balke and the late Edward F. Balke. Fond sister of John, David (Tracey) Balke, Andy (Diane) Balke, sister in law of Marilyn (Richard) Greenblatt,...

Jordan Tyler Colquitt

Jordan Tyler Colquitt

Jan 20, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Derrick L. Owens Jr.

Derrick L. Owens Jr.

Jan 19, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Ronald W Melander

Ronald W Melander

Jan 15, 2018

Ronald W. Melander, US Navy Veteran, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Karen Melander. Loving father of Jennifer (Chris Eaton) Melander and Mark Melander. Caring son of Vera (the late Ronald) Melander. Dear brother of Sandy (the late Dave) Schildt and kind nephew of many. Memorial gathering Saturday January 27, 2018 10:00 AM until time of Memorial Service 11:00...

John J. Kerins

John J. Kerins

Jan 12, 2018

John J. Kerins of Mokena, IL; born in Castle Island, Ireland, passed in peace Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 66. John was a proud member of the Carpenters Local 141, a passionate fan of Irish greyhound racing, an avid learner, and a caring man to everyone he met. He will live on through his wife Rita, daughters,...

Charles J. Maly

Charles J. Maly

Jan 12, 2018

Charles J. Maly, age 93, late of Lisle, formerly of Mokena, IL. US Army Air Corp WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lois. Loving father of Michael (Sandra) Maly. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Joe) Keele and Jonathan (Claire) Maly. Caring great-grandfather of Ethan, Sam, Lila, Seth, Andrew and Emily. Dear brother of Robert (Bernice) Maly. Funeral Service Wednesday January...

Dolores H. Dauphinais-Kobit

Dolores H. Dauphinais-Kobit

Jan 11, 2018

Dolores H. Dauphinais-Kobit nee May age 97 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Benjamin Kobit, the late William E. Dauphinais and the late John J. Mays. Loving mother of Robert (Therese) Dauphinais, Jacqueline (Thomas) McInerney and Madelaine (Joseph) D’Angelo. Cherished step-mother of 7. Proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 14. Caring sister of Joseph (Barbara) May. Fond...

Allan J. Stoll

Allan J. Stoll

Jan 10, 2018

Allan J. Stoll, 80 of Mokena, IL left the party on Wednesday January 10 after a full and interesting life. Beloved husband of Judith nee Kolenko for 56 yrs. Loving father of Kathleen Stoll, Sue (late John) Robinson and James (Susan) Stoll. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Celia. Caring brother of Noel (late Roy) Spaargaren and Thomas (Geri) Stoll. Dear...

Susan M. Parker

Susan M. Parker

Jan 7, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Alvin H. Meyer

Alvin H. Meyer

Jan 7, 2018

Alvin Herman Meyer age 84 late of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Beloved husband of Virginia nee Walt for 55 years. Loving father of Kathryn (William) Wereldsma, Thomas (Kathleen), Cheryl (Jeffrey) Schwartz, Karen (Joseph) Carr, Deanna (Sean) Winchell and Robert (Deborah) Meyer. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Thomas, Megan, Mayson, Olivia, Alayna, Elizabeth, Finn and baby...

John C. Freitag

John C. Freitag

Jan 6, 2018

John C. Freitag, age 93, late of Tinley Park, IL US Army Air Corp WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Lois Freitag nee Kott. Loving father of Jackie (late Tony) Trino, Ruth Ellen (late Ed) Doyle, Mark (Nancy). Proud grandfather of Samantha ( Ben) Grosche, Christopher (Lauren) Trino, Jacob Boersma and great grandfather of Ava and Madelyn Trino. Dear uncle of...

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....

Leonard Mackivitch

Leonard Mackivitch

Feb 7, 2018

Leonard Mackivitch age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Diane nee Hoyne. Loving father of Janet Wojcikiewicz and Jennell Mackivitch. Proud grandfather of Kate, Kelly and Krista. Caring brother of Ray Mackivitch, Edward Mackivitch, Chris Kasik, Maria Kubik and the late David Mackivitch. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday February 12, 2018 9:30 AM...

Charlotte Mae Coles

Charlotte Mae Coles

Feb 6, 2018

Charlotte Mae Coles nee Fitzpatrick age 88 late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert L. Coles. Loving mother of Patricia (Charles) Koney and Catherine (John) Mullen. Proud grandmother of Kelly (David) Popp and Kevin (Ashley) Koney. Great grandmother of Katelyn, Lillian, Nolan, Anna and Abby. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Saturday February...

Edwina Marie Murray

Edwina Marie Murray

Feb 3, 2018

Edwina M. Murray, age 98 passed away peacefully on February 3, 2018. Born in New York City to parents Otto and Edith Listen. Married 43 years to her late husband, Bernard Murray and lived the majority of her life on the south side of Chicago. She was a mother of 5 children: Paul (JoAnn), Wayne (Nancy), Glen, Pamela and Gayle...

Michelle C. Aggen

Michelle C. Aggen

Jan 31, 2018

Michelle C. Aggen nee Noakes age 70 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Daniel Bradley, Mark (Debra) Bradley, Jill (Joe Morton) Bradley and Lisa (Michael) Piper. Cherished step mother of Thomas Aggen and Chad (Sue) Aggen. Proud grandmother of Tyler, Jordan, Madison (Nick), Hailey, Jacob, Corissa, Dylan, Jaclyn and Justin. Great grandmother...

William J. Somers

William J. Somers

Jan 26, 2018

William J. Somers, age 62, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of Paula Somers nee McClain. Loving father of Virginia, Emma, Eileen, and Dale. Dear son of Mary Somers nee Feldner and the late Charles Somers. Caring brother of Kathy Somers and the late Nancy Somers. Proud uncle, cousin, godfather, and friend to many. Funeral Monday, January 29, 2018,...

Donald J. Cernauskas

Donald J. Cernauskas

Jan 24, 2018

Donald J. Cernauskas age 32 of New Lenox, IL passed suddenly. He was the devoted son of Karla (nee Hartman) and the late Donald E. Cernauskas. Loving brother of Callie Cernauskas. Wonderful father of Mason with Jessica Maurer, Mason's mother. Visitation Monday January 29, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL 60448....

Annette "Midge" George

Annette "Midge" George

Jan 23, 2018

Annette “Midge” George, age 80, late of Monee, IL. Beloved wife of Thomas George. Loving mother of the late Tom (late Joan), Gerry (late Sue), Terry (late Teresa), late Tim, Randy (Dawn), Kimberly (Dave) Borglin. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 21. Dear sister of Joan McDaniel. Memorial gathering Friday January 26, 2018, 9:00 AM until time of...

Benjamin J. Hofrichter Sr.

Benjamin J. Hofrichter Sr.

Jan 22, 2018

79, of Palm Harbor, FL, passed away Monday night, January 22, 2018. He was born March 6, 1938 in Chicago, IL, the son of Benjamin and Mamie (Sirmer) Hofrichter. Ben married his "one true love" Susan "Suzie" Mango February 5, 1965, and she preceded him in death February 24, 2001. Ben is survived by his two sons, Benjamin (Jamie) Hofrichter...

Linda A Meinke

Linda A Meinke

Jan 21, 2018

Linda A. Meinke nee Balke, age 59, late of Homewood, IL. Beloved wife of David Meinke. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Jennifer) and Patrick (Brianna). Proud grandmother of Hayden and Baby Meinke. Dear daughter of Roberta Contino Balke and the late Edward F. Balke. Fond sister of John, David (Tracey) Balke, Andy (Diane) Balke, sister in law of Marilyn (Richard) Greenblatt,...

Jordan Tyler Colquitt

Jordan Tyler Colquitt

Jan 20, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Derrick L. Owens Jr.

Derrick L. Owens Jr.

Jan 19, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Ronald W Melander

Ronald W Melander

Jan 15, 2018

Ronald W. Melander, US Navy Veteran, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Karen Melander. Loving father of Jennifer (Chris Eaton) Melander and Mark Melander. Caring son of Vera (the late Ronald) Melander. Dear brother of Sandy (the late Dave) Schildt and kind nephew of many. Memorial gathering Saturday January 27, 2018 10:00 AM until time of Memorial Service 11:00...

John J. Kerins

John J. Kerins

Jan 12, 2018

John J. Kerins of Mokena, IL; born in Castle Island, Ireland, passed in peace Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 66. John was a proud member of the Carpenters Local 141, a passionate fan of Irish greyhound racing, an avid learner, and a caring man to everyone he met. He will live on through his wife Rita, daughters,...

Charles J. Maly

Charles J. Maly

Jan 12, 2018

Charles J. Maly, age 93, late of Lisle, formerly of Mokena, IL. US Army Air Corp WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lois. Loving father of Michael (Sandra) Maly. Proud grandfather of Jennifer (Joe) Keele and Jonathan (Claire) Maly. Caring great-grandfather of Ethan, Sam, Lila, Seth, Andrew and Emily. Dear brother of Robert (Bernice) Maly. Funeral Service Wednesday January...

Dolores H. Dauphinais-Kobit

Dolores H. Dauphinais-Kobit

Jan 11, 2018

Dolores H. Dauphinais-Kobit nee May age 97 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Benjamin Kobit, the late William E. Dauphinais and the late John J. Mays. Loving mother of Robert (Therese) Dauphinais, Jacqueline (Thomas) McInerney and Madelaine (Joseph) D’Angelo. Cherished step-mother of 7. Proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 14. Caring sister of Joseph (Barbara) May. Fond...

Allan J. Stoll

Allan J. Stoll

Jan 10, 2018

Allan J. Stoll, 80 of Mokena, IL left the party on Wednesday January 10 after a full and interesting life. Beloved husband of Judith nee Kolenko for 56 yrs. Loving father of Kathleen Stoll, Sue (late John) Robinson and James (Susan) Stoll. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Celia. Caring brother of Noel (late Roy) Spaargaren and Thomas (Geri) Stoll. Dear...

Susan M. Parker

Susan M. Parker

Jan 7, 2018

No obituary found for this tribute.

Alvin H. Meyer

Alvin H. Meyer

Jan 7, 2018

Alvin Herman Meyer age 84 late of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018. Beloved husband of Virginia nee Walt for 55 years. Loving father of Kathryn (William) Wereldsma, Thomas (Kathleen), Cheryl (Jeffrey) Schwartz, Karen (Joseph) Carr, Deanna (Sean) Winchell and Robert (Deborah) Meyer. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Thomas, Megan, Mayson, Olivia, Alayna, Elizabeth, Finn and baby...

John C. Freitag

John C. Freitag

Jan 6, 2018

John C. Freitag, age 93, late of Tinley Park, IL US Army Air Corp WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Lois Freitag nee Kott. Loving father of Jackie (late Tony) Trino, Ruth Ellen (late Ed) Doyle, Mark (Nancy). Proud grandfather of Samantha ( Ben) Grosche, Christopher (Lauren) Trino, Jacob Boersma and great grandfather of Ava and Madelyn Trino. Dear uncle of...

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