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Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Mar 15, 2017

Odean A. Rosenberg age 92 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ruth nee Nelson and Lois nee Ballwanz. Loving father of Ellen (Bill) Entwistle, Joyce (Rick) Wendtland and Bill (Kathy) Rosenberg. Proud grandfather of Erin, Matthew, Ken, Karl, Andrew and Jenny. Great grandfather of Keaton, Zachary and Elena. Caring brother of Paul, Betty and the late...

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Mar 13, 2017

Victor E. Yelaska Sr., age 83, late of Mokena, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Annette Yelaska nee Rakela. Loving father of Julie (Mark) Franceschini, Victor Jr., Larry (Sharon), Bob (Stacy). Proud and caring grandfather of Dana, Jennifer, Lauren, Katie, Brett, Jessica, Kelsey, William and Michael. Dear brother of Tony (Helen), Annie, and Mary. Visitation Thursday March 16, 2017,...

Mary Jane Cahill

Mary Jane Cahill

Mar 12, 2017

Mary Jane Cahill nee Nolan age 86 late of Tinley Park, IL died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2017. Born June 26, 1930 in Cicero, IL the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (nee Fitzgerald) Nolan. Attended Mary Queen of Heaven School and then St. Mary’s High School. Graduated from Morton Jr. College and worked...

Frank J. Carlson

Frank J. Carlson

Mar 11, 2017

Frank J. Carlson, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Betty Ann Carlson nee Kunzer. Loving father of Frank (Janet), Amy (Jay), Jane (Tom) Dempsey, Beth (Edricco) Reina, Jeana (Jason) Zandy. Proud and caring grandfather of Jessica (Ronald), Kasey (Mikel), Leah (Matthew), Tim, Frankie, Elise, Elizabeth, Kate, Peter, Allie, Jacob, Ryan, David, Jaden, Josiah, Jenna, Annelysia and...

Diana Lea Quigley

Diana Lea Quigley

Mar 7, 2017

Diana Lea Quigley nee Homko age 73 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Jo-Cele (Greg) Marnul. Proud grandmother of Mason, Gavin, Nolan and Colin. Caring sister of Richard (Starr) Homko. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. Visitation Friday March 10, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM...

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Mar 1, 2017

Sharon Zimpelmann, age 65, of Mokena, peacefully took her last breath March 1, 2017 after battling Multiple Sclerosis for 25 years. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Verna Ternig and her eldest brother, Joe Ternig. Survived by her husband Lew of 39 years; son Jason (Leila) Zimpelmann; daughter Jamie Zimpelmann; Grandmother to Charlie, Andrik and Adrienne; aunt and...

Patricia M. Miner

Patricia M. Miner

Feb 28, 2017

Patricia M. Miner nee Wheeler age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Patricia Colunga, Patrick (Jayne) Miner, Robert (Lois) Miner, Maureen (Gene) Eberhardt, Melissa (Michael) Gonzales, Sean (Julie) Miner, Colleen O’Connor and the late Kevin Miner. Proud grandmother of William, Lynn, Kathryn, Jennifer, Erin, Michael, Jamie, Patrick Jr., Russell, Megan, Lesile,...

Bernadine J. Engle

Bernadine J. Engle

Feb 25, 2017

Bernadine J. Engle, age 74, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved mother of Patrick and Maggie (Jeff) Blakemore. Loving grandmother of Steven R. Sutton (Kodi Zeller), Austin Blakemore and Alex Blakemore. Dear sister of Joan, late Ed, Don and the late George. Visitation Monday February 27, 2017 5:00-9:00 PM. Chapel Service Monday, 7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S....

Robert P. Blumer

Robert P. Blumer

Feb 22, 2017

Robert P. Blumer age 82 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 56 yrs to Sharon nee Collins. Loving father of Jill (Lloyd) Duplechan, Judie Beshansky and Marc (Stephanie) Blumer. Proud grandfather of Tre’, Jennifer and Emily. Brother of Elizabeth (Gil) Witchard. Interment is Private. Robert Received his BS and MBA from the University of Chicago. He retired 23...

Leslie E Schultz

Leslie E Schultz

Feb 22, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Roseann R. Olechny

Roseann R. Olechny

Feb 20, 2017

Roseann R. Olechny nee Pokorney age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Walter. Loving mother of Darrin (Suzanne) Olechny and April Olechny. Proud grandmother of Autumn, Jacob, Sammy and Gabby. Memorial service Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is Private. Memorial Visitation Saturday...

Emily S. Stephens

Emily S. Stephens

Feb 13, 2017

Emily S. Stephens nee Kopta age 93 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Atherton, Joyce Stephens and John (Pam) Stephens. Proud grandmother of Tom (Tari) Atherton, John (Chris) Atherton, Christine (Chris) Patterson, Nicki (Shaun) Mojzis, Michelle (John) Smith and Mandy Stephens. Great grandmother of 13 and great great grandmother of 5....

Vera K. Richardson

Vera K. Richardson

Feb 11, 2017

Vera K. Richardson nee Fleming age 99, late of Heritage Woods of Manteno, formerly of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Roy Richardson. Loving mother of Gordon (MaryAnne), Barbara (Robert) Knapstein, Janet ( Rusty) Bengston and the late Cheryl Krohn. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 15. Visitation Friday February 17, 2017 10:00 AM until time of...

Ronald W. Grencik

Ronald W. Grencik

Feb 11, 2017

Ronald W. Grencik age 70 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Young. Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Heather) Grencik and Tracy (Joseph) Skarbek. Proud grandfather of Jordan, James, Abby, Haydn, Andrew and Alexandra. Caring brother of Clare Makowski, Michael Grencik, Dorothea (Ronald) Murray, Nancy (Kevin) Kirwin and the late Dennis Grencik. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Melvin C. Moutrey

Melvin C. Moutrey

Feb 5, 2017

Melvin C. Moutrey age 89 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Doris nee Spiess. Loving father of Diane (late Don) Locotosh, Karen (Clarke) Milne and David (Sheri) Moutrey. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Christine, Abraham, Tana, Sarah, Alex and Eric. Great grandfather of Sydney, Coleman and Madison. Caring brother of Loraine (late Bill) Elliott. Dear brother in law of Sandra...

Agnes V. Houdek

Agnes V. Houdek

Feb 3, 2017

Agnes V. Houdek nee Vito age 90 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank”. Loving mother of Debra Hansen, Donna Marzano, Linda (late Ken) Miner, Sandee Vermaas, Robert (Pam) Putman and John (Dee) Houdek. Proud grandmother of a Bazillon grandchildren and a Bazillon great grandchildren. Interment is Private. Agnes live 90 years and went her own...

John J. Husich

John J. Husich

Jan 31, 2017

John J. Husich age 82 late of Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved husband of Arlene nee Reardon married October 1, 1966. Loving father of Thomas John Husich and Linda Marie (Ralph) Maiorano. Proud grandfather of Ava Marie and Nathan Edward. Preceded in death by his parents George and Agnes (nee Pozek) Husich. Caring brother of Geraldine (late James) McNichols and the...

Caroline Nora Sassone

Caroline Nora Sassone

Jan 29, 2017

Caroline Nora Sassone nee Augustine, late of Crestwood formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late Michael Sassone. Loving mother of the late Michael and Denise Sassone. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Edward and Rocco-Michael. Caring aunt of the Livingston and Pajeau families. Funeral, Wednesday February 1, 2017 to St. Damian Church Mass time is pending. Interment to follow...

Felix F. Palomo Sr.

Felix F. Palomo Sr.

Jan 27, 2017

Felix F. Palomo Sr. age 72 late of Calumet Park, IL.Loving father of Felix (Judy) Palomo Jr. and Pamela (Donald Pierson) Palomo. Step father of Isabelle. Proud grandfather of Vincent, Maggie, Eddie, Gabby, Emma, Lanora, Emily and Elizabeth. Loving partner of Mary Palomo. Caring brother of Maria (Guillermo) Gonzales, Juan (Elida) Palomo, Barbara (Charles) Davis, Lucia (Norman) Jacobsen, Gerald (Michel)...

Robert V. Karas

Robert V. Karas

Jan 26, 2017

Robert V. Karas age 87 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Irene nee Zator. Loving father of Linda (late Tom) Fikejs, Christine Karas and the late Bruce (Susan) Karas. Proud grandfather of Christopher and Lindsay. Great grandfather of Gracelyn Irene. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday January 30, 2017 9:30 AM from the...

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Odean Arthur Rosenberg

Mar 15, 2017

Odean A. Rosenberg age 92 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Ruth nee Nelson and Lois nee Ballwanz. Loving father of Ellen (Bill) Entwistle, Joyce (Rick) Wendtland and Bill (Kathy) Rosenberg. Proud grandfather of Erin, Matthew, Ken, Karl, Andrew and Jenny. Great grandfather of Keaton, Zachary and Elena. Caring brother of Paul, Betty and the late...

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Victor E. Yelaska Sr.

Mar 13, 2017

Victor E. Yelaska Sr., age 83, late of Mokena, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Annette Yelaska nee Rakela. Loving father of Julie (Mark) Franceschini, Victor Jr., Larry (Sharon), Bob (Stacy). Proud and caring grandfather of Dana, Jennifer, Lauren, Katie, Brett, Jessica, Kelsey, William and Michael. Dear brother of Tony (Helen), Annie, and Mary. Visitation Thursday March 16, 2017,...

Mary Jane Cahill

Mary Jane Cahill

Mar 12, 2017

Mary Jane Cahill nee Nolan age 86 late of Tinley Park, IL died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2017. Born June 26, 1930 in Cicero, IL the daughter of Joseph and Loretta (nee Fitzgerald) Nolan. Attended Mary Queen of Heaven School and then St. Mary’s High School. Graduated from Morton Jr. College and worked...

Frank J. Carlson

Frank J. Carlson

Mar 11, 2017

Frank J. Carlson, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Betty Ann Carlson nee Kunzer. Loving father of Frank (Janet), Amy (Jay), Jane (Tom) Dempsey, Beth (Edricco) Reina, Jeana (Jason) Zandy. Proud and caring grandfather of Jessica (Ronald), Kasey (Mikel), Leah (Matthew), Tim, Frankie, Elise, Elizabeth, Kate, Peter, Allie, Jacob, Ryan, David, Jaden, Josiah, Jenna, Annelysia and...

Diana Lea Quigley

Diana Lea Quigley

Mar 7, 2017

Diana Lea Quigley nee Homko age 73 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Jo-Cele (Greg) Marnul. Proud grandmother of Mason, Gavin, Nolan and Colin. Caring sister of Richard (Starr) Homko. Interment is Private. In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be appreciated. Visitation Friday March 10, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM...

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Sharon D. Zimpelmann

Mar 1, 2017

Sharon Zimpelmann, age 65, of Mokena, peacefully took her last breath March 1, 2017 after battling Multiple Sclerosis for 25 years. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Verna Ternig and her eldest brother, Joe Ternig. Survived by her husband Lew of 39 years; son Jason (Leila) Zimpelmann; daughter Jamie Zimpelmann; Grandmother to Charlie, Andrik and Adrienne; aunt and...

Patricia M. Miner

Patricia M. Miner

Feb 28, 2017

Patricia M. Miner nee Wheeler age 89 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Patricia Colunga, Patrick (Jayne) Miner, Robert (Lois) Miner, Maureen (Gene) Eberhardt, Melissa (Michael) Gonzales, Sean (Julie) Miner, Colleen O’Connor and the late Kevin Miner. Proud grandmother of William, Lynn, Kathryn, Jennifer, Erin, Michael, Jamie, Patrick Jr., Russell, Megan, Lesile,...

Bernadine J. Engle

Bernadine J. Engle

Feb 25, 2017

Bernadine J. Engle, age 74, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved mother of Patrick and Maggie (Jeff) Blakemore. Loving grandmother of Steven R. Sutton (Kodi Zeller), Austin Blakemore and Alex Blakemore. Dear sister of Joan, late Ed, Don and the late George. Visitation Monday February 27, 2017 5:00-9:00 PM. Chapel Service Monday, 7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S....

Robert P. Blumer

Robert P. Blumer

Feb 22, 2017

Robert P. Blumer age 82 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 56 yrs to Sharon nee Collins. Loving father of Jill (Lloyd) Duplechan, Judie Beshansky and Marc (Stephanie) Blumer. Proud grandfather of Tre’, Jennifer and Emily. Brother of Elizabeth (Gil) Witchard. Interment is Private. Robert Received his BS and MBA from the University of Chicago. He retired 23...

Leslie E Schultz

Leslie E Schultz

Feb 22, 2017

No obituary found for this tribute.

Roseann R. Olechny

Roseann R. Olechny

Feb 20, 2017

Roseann R. Olechny nee Pokorney age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Walter. Loving mother of Darrin (Suzanne) Olechny and April Olechny. Proud grandmother of Autumn, Jacob, Sammy and Gabby. Memorial service Saturday February 25, 2017 1:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is Private. Memorial Visitation Saturday...

Emily S. Stephens

Emily S. Stephens

Feb 13, 2017

Emily S. Stephens nee Kopta age 93 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Sandra (Tom) Atherton, Joyce Stephens and John (Pam) Stephens. Proud grandmother of Tom (Tari) Atherton, John (Chris) Atherton, Christine (Chris) Patterson, Nicki (Shaun) Mojzis, Michelle (John) Smith and Mandy Stephens. Great grandmother of 13 and great great grandmother of 5....

Vera K. Richardson

Vera K. Richardson

Feb 11, 2017

Vera K. Richardson nee Fleming age 99, late of Heritage Woods of Manteno, formerly of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Roy Richardson. Loving mother of Gordon (MaryAnne), Barbara (Robert) Knapstein, Janet ( Rusty) Bengston and the late Cheryl Krohn. Proud grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 15. Visitation Friday February 17, 2017 10:00 AM until time of...

Ronald W. Grencik

Ronald W. Grencik

Feb 11, 2017

Ronald W. Grencik age 70 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Young. Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Heather) Grencik and Tracy (Joseph) Skarbek. Proud grandfather of Jordan, James, Abby, Haydn, Andrew and Alexandra. Caring brother of Clare Makowski, Michael Grencik, Dorothea (Ronald) Murray, Nancy (Kevin) Kirwin and the late Dennis Grencik. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Melvin C. Moutrey

Melvin C. Moutrey

Feb 5, 2017

Melvin C. Moutrey age 89 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Doris nee Spiess. Loving father of Diane (late Don) Locotosh, Karen (Clarke) Milne and David (Sheri) Moutrey. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Christine, Abraham, Tana, Sarah, Alex and Eric. Great grandfather of Sydney, Coleman and Madison. Caring brother of Loraine (late Bill) Elliott. Dear brother in law of Sandra...

Agnes V. Houdek

Agnes V. Houdek

Feb 3, 2017

Agnes V. Houdek nee Vito age 90 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank”. Loving mother of Debra Hansen, Donna Marzano, Linda (late Ken) Miner, Sandee Vermaas, Robert (Pam) Putman and John (Dee) Houdek. Proud grandmother of a Bazillon grandchildren and a Bazillon great grandchildren. Interment is Private. Agnes live 90 years and went her own...

John J. Husich

John J. Husich

Jan 31, 2017

John J. Husich age 82 late of Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved husband of Arlene nee Reardon married October 1, 1966. Loving father of Thomas John Husich and Linda Marie (Ralph) Maiorano. Proud grandfather of Ava Marie and Nathan Edward. Preceded in death by his parents George and Agnes (nee Pozek) Husich. Caring brother of Geraldine (late James) McNichols and the...

Caroline Nora Sassone

Caroline Nora Sassone

Jan 29, 2017

Caroline Nora Sassone nee Augustine, late of Crestwood formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late Michael Sassone. Loving mother of the late Michael and Denise Sassone. Dear grandmother of Nicole, Edward and Rocco-Michael. Caring aunt of the Livingston and Pajeau families. Funeral, Wednesday February 1, 2017 to St. Damian Church Mass time is pending. Interment to follow...

Felix F. Palomo Sr.

Felix F. Palomo Sr.

Jan 27, 2017

Felix F. Palomo Sr. age 72 late of Calumet Park, IL.Loving father of Felix (Judy) Palomo Jr. and Pamela (Donald Pierson) Palomo. Step father of Isabelle. Proud grandfather of Vincent, Maggie, Eddie, Gabby, Emma, Lanora, Emily and Elizabeth. Loving partner of Mary Palomo. Caring brother of Maria (Guillermo) Gonzales, Juan (Elida) Palomo, Barbara (Charles) Davis, Lucia (Norman) Jacobsen, Gerald (Michel)...

Robert V. Karas

Robert V. Karas

Jan 26, 2017

Robert V. Karas age 87 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Irene nee Zator. Loving father of Linda (late Tom) Fikejs, Christine Karas and the late Bruce (Susan) Karas. Proud grandfather of Christopher and Lindsay. Great grandfather of Gracelyn Irene. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday January 30, 2017 9:30 AM from the...

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