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Thaddeus "Ted" Rys

Thaddeus "Ted" Rys

Jul 15, 2016

Thaddeus "Ted" P. Rys Beloved husband of the late Jeanne née Dobrinski. Loving father of Nicholas (Joyce), Vincent (Susan) and the late Larry Rys. Fond grandfather of Eric, Lauren, Joseph and Ryan. Great grandfather of 3. Memorial mass 10:00 AM, Thursday July 21, 2016 at St Mary Catholic Church 11500 W 195th St. Mokena, IL Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery....

Donald E. Huffman

Donald E. Huffman

Jul 14, 2016

Donald E. Huffman, late of Smith Crossings Orland Park, World War II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy Teiber-Huffman. Dear brother of Phyllis (Dean) Sears. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Maude Huffman, sisters Bobbie (John) Meek and June (John) Ennis. Donald was a graduate of Kansas University and a very...

Estelle B. Bulik

Estelle B. Bulik

Jul 12, 2016

Estelle B. Bulik nee Soltys, age 94, late of Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Bulik. Loving sister of Regina, late Jack, Walter, Rose, Agnes, Ignaz and Joseph. Caring aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Saturday July 16, 2016, 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. George Church 6707 175th Street,...

Kathryn A. Hirsch

Kathryn A. Hirsch

Jul 8, 2016

Kathryn Ann (Farrington) Hirsch, 61, died July 8, 2016 at her home in Fountain, Michigan after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathryn was surrounded by loved ones at her beautiful lake house. She was born February 5, 1955 in Hazel Crest, Illinois to Isabelle and Francis Farrington. She was the third child and eldest daughter of their seven children....

Elizabeth A. Paraday

Elizabeth A. Paraday

Jul 7, 2016

Elizabeth Paraday (nee Salach) passed away Thursday, July 7th in Mokena, IL. She was born September 26, 1929 in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago to Rose and Stanley Salach. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank (2001) and her son, James (Cindy) in 2014. She is also proceeded in death by both her parents and her five brothers,...

Daniel A. Oriente

Daniel A. Oriente

Jul 3, 2016

Daniel A. Oriente late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Nancy J. nee Volek. Loving father of Barry, Christianne, Brian (Juliann) and the late Daniel J. Oriente. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Matthew and David. Funeral Friday July 8, 2016 10:00 AM at St. George Church 6707 175th Street Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery....

Donald A. Howlett

Donald A. Howlett

Jun 28, 2016

Donald A. Howlett, age 57, late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving father of Maggie (Brad) Fletcher and Crystal (Joe Orga) Howlett. Proud grandfather of Eleanor, Olivia and John Fletcher. Dear son of Edward G. and Donna Howlett. Caring brother of Ed (Lynnette), Ted (Cindi) Howlett and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Thursday June 30, 2016, 4:00-9:00 PM...

Shari L. Crimaldi

Shari L. Crimaldi

Jun 28, 2016

Shari L. Crimaldi, age 54, late of Matteson, IL. Beloved wife of Michael Crimaldi. Memorial gathering Saturday July 2, 2016 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. For information on services 708.532.1635

Barbara Kozlowski

Barbara Kozlowski

Jun 25, 2016

Barbara Kozlowski nee Kukulska age 91, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving Mother of James (Patricia) Kozlowski and Krystyna (Ken) O’Gradney. Proud grandmother of Jeffery (Edina) O’Gradney, Marie (John) Blasgen, Joseph O’Gradney, Carrie (Nick) Smalara, Jennifer (Nakul) Chandarraju, Kristen Kozlowski, Jamie (Peter) Kokotis and Evie (Scott) Prendergast. Great grandmother of 15. Dear friend to Many....

Martin "Joe" Kotwica

Martin "Joe" Kotwica

Jun 24, 2016

Martin “Joe” Kotwica age 74 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen nee Ruether. Loving father of Kerry (Thomas) Collins and Bernard “Ben” (Christina). Proud grandfather of Aidan, Kelsey, Analyssa, Christian, Brayden and Arianna. Dear brother of Rosemary. Funeral Wednesday June 29, 2016 8:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park,...

Rita M. Bragg

Rita M. Bragg

Jun 22, 2016

Rita M. Bragg Nee Schultz age 85 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving Mother of Rita (Bruce) Bublitz, Mary (John) Fraschetti, Suzie (late Terry) Wilkerson, JoAnn (Rick) Muskovin, Julie (Juan) Loya and Shelley (Rob) Smith. Proud grandmother of 14 and Great Grandmother of 19. Rita was loved by many. Funeral Service Saturday June 25, 2016 7:00...

Cheryl L. Schaefer

Cheryl L. Schaefer

Jun 16, 2016

Cheryl Lynn Schaefer of Tinley Park, IL. Oct 9th 1946- June 16 2016. Passed away at Palos community hospital peacefully with family while hearing stories of her past, something that was always so dear to her. Devoted loving wife (and best friend) of Ken Schaefer (married on 11/20/1976) Sweet loving mother of Jennifer Schaefer and Julie Schaefer. Caring loving grandmother...

Dorothy C. Corey

Dorothy C. Corey

Jun 13, 2016

Dorothy Corey nee Rubino age 83 late of Dolton, IL formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of 60 years to Robert Corey Jr. Loving mother of Scott (late Peggy) Corey, Christy Corey, Laurie Gilmack, Beth (Joe) Gonzalez and Chris Corey. Proud grandmother of Jennifer Baran, Jessica Corey, Corey and Samantha Gilmack, Anthony, Victoria and Gina Gonzalez, Madison and Townes...

Arthur Gary Kastman

Arthur Gary Kastman

Jun 13, 2016

Arthur Kastman “Gary” age 73 late of Findlay formerly of Joliet and Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Yunker. Loving father of Gregg (Shannon) and Cherri Kastman. Proud grandfather of Olivia. Caring brother of Judy Wilmsen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday June 18, 2016 11:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf...

Nohna G. Crowley

Nohna G. Crowley

Jun 12, 2016

No obituary found for this tribute.

George L. Formanski

George L. Formanski

Jun 9, 2016

George L. Formanski age 86 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved husband of Doris nee Sarat. Loving father of Cheryl (Ray) Watson, Danny (Julie) Formanski and Joe (Jenny) Formanski. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Scott) Ryan (Rebecca), Dana, Michela, Ben, Katie, Sam, Nate, Zach and Andrew. Great grandfather of Evelyn and Baby “V”. Caring sister of Sylvia. Funeral Monday June 13, 2016...

Joseph R. Biernat

Joseph R. Biernat

Jun 8, 2016

Joseph R. Biernat age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Caring brother of Janet (late Stanley) Gerut and the late Genevieve (late Walter) Sulka, Antoinette (late Robert) Waszak, Rose (late John) Wrubel, Estelle (late Alex) Silius, John (late Catherine) Biernat, Josephine (late John) Opyt, Edward Biernat and Dolores Biernat. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted son of the...

Eileen E. Hilker

Eileen E. Hilker

Jun 4, 2016

Eileen E. Hilker age 85. Loving sister of the late Doris (John) Gutsch. Caring aunt of John (Robin) and Mark (Juli). Dear great aunt of Amber, Colin, Braden, Teagan and Leighton. Eileen retired from AT&T formerly Illinois Bell. Visitation Wednesday June 8, 2016, 4:00-9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477. Graveside service Thursday 11:00...

Nancy J. Oriente

Nancy J. Oriente

Jun 2, 2016

Nancy J. Oriente nee Volek age 84 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Daniel Oriente. Loving mother of Barry, Christianne, Brian (Juliann) and the late Daniel J. Oriente. Proud grandmother of Daniel, Matthew and David. Caring sister of Shirleen Clining. Funeral Monday June 6, 2016 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park,...

Deacon John B. Ficker

Deacon John B. Ficker

May 29, 2016

Deacon John B. Ficker of Tinley Park, IL. Loving husband of 63 years to Alice J. Ficker nee Hoogervorst. Loving father of John (Becky), Cathy (Dave), Larry (Jane), Barbara, Michael (Andi), Cindy (Jeff), and Daniel (Kelly). Grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 7. Caring brother of the late George (Frances), the late Joseph (Pat) and sister Mary Ann (Joseph) Perozzi....

Thaddeus "Ted" Rys

Thaddeus "Ted" Rys

Jul 15, 2016

Thaddeus "Ted" P. Rys Beloved husband of the late Jeanne née Dobrinski. Loving father of Nicholas (Joyce), Vincent (Susan) and the late Larry Rys. Fond grandfather of Eric, Lauren, Joseph and Ryan. Great grandfather of 3. Memorial mass 10:00 AM, Thursday July 21, 2016 at St Mary Catholic Church 11500 W 195th St. Mokena, IL Inurnment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery....

Donald E. Huffman

Donald E. Huffman

Jul 14, 2016

Donald E. Huffman, late of Smith Crossings Orland Park, World War II Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Dorothy Teiber-Huffman. Dear brother of Phyllis (Dean) Sears. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Maude Huffman, sisters Bobbie (John) Meek and June (John) Ennis. Donald was a graduate of Kansas University and a very...

Estelle B. Bulik

Estelle B. Bulik

Jul 12, 2016

Estelle B. Bulik nee Soltys, age 94, late of Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Bulik. Loving sister of Regina, late Jack, Walter, Rose, Agnes, Ignaz and Joseph. Caring aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Saturday July 16, 2016, 9:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. George Church 6707 175th Street,...

Kathryn A. Hirsch

Kathryn A. Hirsch

Jul 8, 2016

Kathryn Ann (Farrington) Hirsch, 61, died July 8, 2016 at her home in Fountain, Michigan after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathryn was surrounded by loved ones at her beautiful lake house. She was born February 5, 1955 in Hazel Crest, Illinois to Isabelle and Francis Farrington. She was the third child and eldest daughter of their seven children....

Elizabeth A. Paraday

Elizabeth A. Paraday

Jul 7, 2016

Elizabeth Paraday (nee Salach) passed away Thursday, July 7th in Mokena, IL. She was born September 26, 1929 in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago to Rose and Stanley Salach. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank (2001) and her son, James (Cindy) in 2014. She is also proceeded in death by both her parents and her five brothers,...

Daniel A. Oriente

Daniel A. Oriente

Jul 3, 2016

Daniel A. Oriente late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Nancy J. nee Volek. Loving father of Barry, Christianne, Brian (Juliann) and the late Daniel J. Oriente. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Matthew and David. Funeral Friday July 8, 2016 10:00 AM at St. George Church 6707 175th Street Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery....

Donald A. Howlett

Donald A. Howlett

Jun 28, 2016

Donald A. Howlett, age 57, late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving father of Maggie (Brad) Fletcher and Crystal (Joe Orga) Howlett. Proud grandfather of Eleanor, Olivia and John Fletcher. Dear son of Edward G. and Donna Howlett. Caring brother of Ed (Lynnette), Ted (Cindi) Howlett and uncle of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Thursday June 30, 2016, 4:00-9:00 PM...

Shari L. Crimaldi

Shari L. Crimaldi

Jun 28, 2016

Shari L. Crimaldi, age 54, late of Matteson, IL. Beloved wife of Michael Crimaldi. Memorial gathering Saturday July 2, 2016 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. For information on services 708.532.1635

Barbara Kozlowski

Barbara Kozlowski

Jun 25, 2016

Barbara Kozlowski nee Kukulska age 91, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving Mother of James (Patricia) Kozlowski and Krystyna (Ken) O’Gradney. Proud grandmother of Jeffery (Edina) O’Gradney, Marie (John) Blasgen, Joseph O’Gradney, Carrie (Nick) Smalara, Jennifer (Nakul) Chandarraju, Kristen Kozlowski, Jamie (Peter) Kokotis and Evie (Scott) Prendergast. Great grandmother of 15. Dear friend to Many....

Martin "Joe" Kotwica

Martin "Joe" Kotwica

Jun 24, 2016

Martin “Joe” Kotwica age 74 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen nee Ruether. Loving father of Kerry (Thomas) Collins and Bernard “Ben” (Christina). Proud grandfather of Aidan, Kelsey, Analyssa, Christian, Brayden and Arianna. Dear brother of Rosemary. Funeral Wednesday June 29, 2016 8:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park,...

Rita M. Bragg

Rita M. Bragg

Jun 22, 2016

Rita M. Bragg Nee Schultz age 85 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving Mother of Rita (Bruce) Bublitz, Mary (John) Fraschetti, Suzie (late Terry) Wilkerson, JoAnn (Rick) Muskovin, Julie (Juan) Loya and Shelley (Rob) Smith. Proud grandmother of 14 and Great Grandmother of 19. Rita was loved by many. Funeral Service Saturday June 25, 2016 7:00...

Cheryl L. Schaefer

Cheryl L. Schaefer

Jun 16, 2016

Cheryl Lynn Schaefer of Tinley Park, IL. Oct 9th 1946- June 16 2016. Passed away at Palos community hospital peacefully with family while hearing stories of her past, something that was always so dear to her. Devoted loving wife (and best friend) of Ken Schaefer (married on 11/20/1976) Sweet loving mother of Jennifer Schaefer and Julie Schaefer. Caring loving grandmother...

Dorothy C. Corey

Dorothy C. Corey

Jun 13, 2016

Dorothy Corey nee Rubino age 83 late of Dolton, IL formerly of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of 60 years to Robert Corey Jr. Loving mother of Scott (late Peggy) Corey, Christy Corey, Laurie Gilmack, Beth (Joe) Gonzalez and Chris Corey. Proud grandmother of Jennifer Baran, Jessica Corey, Corey and Samantha Gilmack, Anthony, Victoria and Gina Gonzalez, Madison and Townes...

Arthur Gary Kastman

Arthur Gary Kastman

Jun 13, 2016

Arthur Kastman “Gary” age 73 late of Findlay formerly of Joliet and Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Yunker. Loving father of Gregg (Shannon) and Cherri Kastman. Proud grandfather of Olivia. Caring brother of Judy Wilmsen. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday June 18, 2016 11:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf...

Nohna G. Crowley

Nohna G. Crowley

Jun 12, 2016

No obituary found for this tribute.

George L. Formanski

George L. Formanski

Jun 9, 2016

George L. Formanski age 86 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved husband of Doris nee Sarat. Loving father of Cheryl (Ray) Watson, Danny (Julie) Formanski and Joe (Jenny) Formanski. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Scott) Ryan (Rebecca), Dana, Michela, Ben, Katie, Sam, Nate, Zach and Andrew. Great grandfather of Evelyn and Baby “V”. Caring sister of Sylvia. Funeral Monday June 13, 2016...

Joseph R. Biernat

Joseph R. Biernat

Jun 8, 2016

Joseph R. Biernat age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Caring brother of Janet (late Stanley) Gerut and the late Genevieve (late Walter) Sulka, Antoinette (late Robert) Waszak, Rose (late John) Wrubel, Estelle (late Alex) Silius, John (late Catherine) Biernat, Josephine (late John) Opyt, Edward Biernat and Dolores Biernat. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted son of the...

Eileen E. Hilker

Eileen E. Hilker

Jun 4, 2016

Eileen E. Hilker age 85. Loving sister of the late Doris (John) Gutsch. Caring aunt of John (Robin) and Mark (Juli). Dear great aunt of Amber, Colin, Braden, Teagan and Leighton. Eileen retired from AT&T formerly Illinois Bell. Visitation Wednesday June 8, 2016, 4:00-9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477. Graveside service Thursday 11:00...

Nancy J. Oriente

Nancy J. Oriente

Jun 2, 2016

Nancy J. Oriente nee Volek age 84 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Daniel Oriente. Loving mother of Barry, Christianne, Brian (Juliann) and the late Daniel J. Oriente. Proud grandmother of Daniel, Matthew and David. Caring sister of Shirleen Clining. Funeral Monday June 6, 2016 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park,...

Deacon John B. Ficker

Deacon John B. Ficker

May 29, 2016

Deacon John B. Ficker of Tinley Park, IL. Loving husband of 63 years to Alice J. Ficker nee Hoogervorst. Loving father of John (Becky), Cathy (Dave), Larry (Jane), Barbara, Michael (Andi), Cindy (Jeff), and Daniel (Kelly). Grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 7. Caring brother of the late George (Frances), the late Joseph (Pat) and sister Mary Ann (Joseph) Perozzi....

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