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George G. Bolokowicz
Aug 24, 2024
George Gustav Bolokowicz, age 79 of Mokena, IL peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on August 24, 2024. As a Veteran of the U.S. Army, George grew up on the Southside of Chicago alongside his late brother Richard, and proudly served his country from 1964-67. A short time after, he started his career at United Airlines, where he met...
Howard R. Hayes
Aug 22, 2024
Howard R. Hayes, age 83, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away August 22, 2024. U.S. Army Veteran. Howard was a parishioner of St. Julie Billiart Roman Catholic Church in Tinley Park, IL. He retired from Hayes distributing, where he worked for over 30 years. Avid fisherman. Howard loved traveling out West. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his...
Harry William Buchanan
Aug 21, 2024
Harry W. Buchanan, age 79, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Teresa Buchanan nèe Strickler. Loving father of Shawn Buchanan and Kelly (John) Bayles. Proud and caring grandfather of Tyler. Cherished brother of the late Pat Malina. Dear uncle of James Buchanan, David Malina, and brother in law Tony (Brenda) Strickler. Visitation will be held, Monday, August 26,...
Francis "Frank" M. Flynn
Aug 18, 2024
Francis “Frank” M. Flynn, age 71, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 18, 2024. He enjoyed helping his family, friends, and neighbors fix just about anything. He was known as “the jack of all trades”. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining. Frank worked for the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) for over 30 years as an engineer. He worked part-time with...
Courtney Lee Miller
Aug 16, 2024
Courtney Lee Miller, age 18, late of Frankfort, IL, passed away August 16, 2024. She was a recent 2024 graduate of Lincoln Way East High School. Courtney was planning on attending Joliet Junior College this fall to get her degree in Radiology. She worked for Elite Ambulance. Avid fan of the beach, going out to eat downtown, taking road trips,...
Edward J. Barta
Aug 15, 2024
Edward J. Barta, age 87, late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband for 67 years of Patricia Barta 'nee Dennis. Loving father of Theresa (Myron) Schissler, Karen (Patrick) McMahon, Mary (John) Zaplatosch. Cherished grandpa of Andrew, Kelly, Richard, Heather, Colleen, Mitchell, Sean, and Emily, and great grandpa of 6. Caring brother of Lorraine Arient, Betty Bittinger, Donald Barta. Uncle to many...
Thomas J. Kruger
Aug 9, 2024
Thomas Kruger, age 90, beloved family member of Bethshan Association and longtime partner of the late Evelyn Pesek. Thomas was born on the south side of Chicago, passed away Friday morning in the presence of his Bethshan family while praying Our Father. He moved to Bethshan in 1997 where he met Evelyn Pesek, his longtime partner, and he was her...
John J. Silius
Aug 8, 2024
John J. Silius, age 81, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on August 8, 2024. John retired from Navistar, at the early age of 52. John worked for Navistar for over 30 years and ended his career in quality control. John was an avid golfer, at which time he once hit a hole-in-one. John belonged to a bowling league...
Barbara J. Moore
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara J. Moore (nee Sommerdyke), age 81, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 30, 2024, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was a secretary for the Mokena Public Schools for 15 years and then became a secretary at CAM Pipe Clearing until she retired. She was a former parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL....
Mary Terese "Terry" Coakley
Jul 24, 2024
Mary Terese "Terry" Coakley, born into life on March 4, 1949, and born into eternity on July 24, 2024, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Terry was the devoted mother of Stanley Tencza (Cindy) and Brian Tencza (Julie), and the loving grandmother of Demitria, Bryce, Zachary, and Jacob. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Avery and...
Edward M. Hirsch
Jul 20, 2024
Edward M. Hirsch, age 74, late of Fountain, MI, passed away July 20, 2024. Ed was born July 30,1949 and grew up in Tinley Park, IL, where he spent most of his life. He married the love of his life, Kathryn in 1976, and together they raised their children just down the street from their childhood homes. Ed ran a...
Robert Michael Block
Jul 9, 2024
Robert Michael Block, age 71, late of Frankfort, IL, passed away July 9, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1953, in Chicago, IL to Ralph Fredrick and Lillian Gertrude Block Sr. He married his soulmate, Diana Block on August 4, 1984. Beloved husband of the late Diana Block. Loving father of Patricia (Mark) Thompson of New...
Carol M. Kovacevich
Jul 4, 2024
Carol M. Kovacevich nee Balkas, age 81, late of Palos Heights, IL, passed away July 4, 2024. She was a parishioner of St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights, IL and a former parishioner of St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL. Carol enjoyed participating in dog shows for 10 years with her beloved poodle Maddie. Most of all she loved...
Zora M. Carver
Jun 26, 2024
Zora M. Carver, age 89, passed away June 26, 2024. Zora was born February 08, 1935, to Mary and William Lawrence McInturff of Chicago, IL. She started her career as a preschool teacher, and later went to work at Christ Hospital as the gift shop manager. Zora is survived by her 6 children, Michael (late Gayle), Dale (Wendy), Cathryn (Bruce)...
Mary M. Guerrieri
Jun 26, 2024
Mary M. Guerrieri, age 98, Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Guerrieri. Visitation will be held Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road Mokena, IL. Funeral will commence Tuesday, July 02, 2024, 9:45 AM at the funeral home to St. Francis of Assisi for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment will...
Ann M. Mattes
Jun 24, 2024
Ann M. Mattes 'nee Edgeworth, age 67, passed away June 24, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents Frank & Mary Edgeworth and her husband Neil Mattes. Caring sister of Frank (Denise) Edgeworth, Mary Pat (Henry) Gamboa, Betty (John) Arvizu, and William (Eva) Edgeworth. Aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Mary (Nick) Shizas, and...
Janet A. Lagrou
Jun 24, 2024
Janet A. LaGrou nee Kovaka, age 84, late of Tinley Park, passed away June 24, 2024. Registered Nurse for 28 years. Janet enjoyed gambling, playing slot machines, and video poker. Avid fan of dining at restaurants. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, extended family, extended-extended family, and especially her grandchildren. Beloved significant other of Jim Kasal....
Mary Ann Sinise
Jun 23, 2024
Mary Ann Sinise nee Orseno, age 98, late of Mokena, IL, passed away June 23, 2024. She was a parishioner of St. Donatus Church in Blue Island, IL for several years. She was a part of St. Donatus Alter, Rosary Society, St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Morgan Park Academy Mother’s Club, Peerless Club (served as President, Vice President, and Secretary), Sons...
Dorothy Ogos
Jun 18, 2024
June 18,2024, God welcomed Dorothy (nee Madenis) Drogos into her heavenly home and into his loving arms. Dorothy was born on February 5, 1954, to the late John and Aldona Madenis. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Jeff whom she met in kindergarten. Dorothy is the beloved mother of Danny and Jenny (Tom). Her greatest pride...
Martha G. Griffith
Jun 14, 2024
Martha G. Griffith nee Coniglia, age 91, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away June 14, 2024. Martha was an avid bowler. She enjoyed playing poker with friends, gambling, and staying active. Anyone who knew Martha knew her love for sweet rolls. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Griffith. Loving mother of Gary (Patricia) Griffith, the late Robert (Arlene)...
George G. Bolokowicz
Aug 24, 2024
George Gustav Bolokowicz, age 79 of Mokena, IL peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on August 24, 2024. As a Veteran of the U.S. Army, George grew up on the Southside of Chicago alongside his late brother Richard, and proudly served his country from 1964-67. A short time after, he started his career at United Airlines, where he met...
Howard R. Hayes
Aug 22, 2024
Howard R. Hayes, age 83, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away August 22, 2024. U.S. Army Veteran. Howard was a parishioner of St. Julie Billiart Roman Catholic Church in Tinley Park, IL. He retired from Hayes distributing, where he worked for over 30 years. Avid fisherman. Howard loved traveling out West. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his...
Harry William Buchanan
Aug 21, 2024
Harry W. Buchanan, age 79, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Teresa Buchanan nèe Strickler. Loving father of Shawn Buchanan and Kelly (John) Bayles. Proud and caring grandfather of Tyler. Cherished brother of the late Pat Malina. Dear uncle of James Buchanan, David Malina, and brother in law Tony (Brenda) Strickler. Visitation will be held, Monday, August 26,...
Francis "Frank" M. Flynn
Aug 18, 2024
Francis “Frank” M. Flynn, age 71, late of Mokena, IL, passed away August 18, 2024. He enjoyed helping his family, friends, and neighbors fix just about anything. He was known as “the jack of all trades”. He enjoyed cooking and entertaining. Frank worked for the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) for over 30 years as an engineer. He worked part-time with...
Courtney Lee Miller
Aug 16, 2024
Courtney Lee Miller, age 18, late of Frankfort, IL, passed away August 16, 2024. She was a recent 2024 graduate of Lincoln Way East High School. Courtney was planning on attending Joliet Junior College this fall to get her degree in Radiology. She worked for Elite Ambulance. Avid fan of the beach, going out to eat downtown, taking road trips,...
Edward J. Barta
Aug 15, 2024
Edward J. Barta, age 87, late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband for 67 years of Patricia Barta 'nee Dennis. Loving father of Theresa (Myron) Schissler, Karen (Patrick) McMahon, Mary (John) Zaplatosch. Cherished grandpa of Andrew, Kelly, Richard, Heather, Colleen, Mitchell, Sean, and Emily, and great grandpa of 6. Caring brother of Lorraine Arient, Betty Bittinger, Donald Barta. Uncle to many...
Thomas J. Kruger
Aug 9, 2024
Thomas Kruger, age 90, beloved family member of Bethshan Association and longtime partner of the late Evelyn Pesek. Thomas was born on the south side of Chicago, passed away Friday morning in the presence of his Bethshan family while praying Our Father. He moved to Bethshan in 1997 where he met Evelyn Pesek, his longtime partner, and he was her...
John J. Silius
Aug 8, 2024
John J. Silius, age 81, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on August 8, 2024. John retired from Navistar, at the early age of 52. John worked for Navistar for over 30 years and ended his career in quality control. John was an avid golfer, at which time he once hit a hole-in-one. John belonged to a bowling league...
Barbara J. Moore
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara J. Moore (nee Sommerdyke), age 81, late of Mokena, IL, passed away July 30, 2024, peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. She was a secretary for the Mokena Public Schools for 15 years and then became a secretary at CAM Pipe Clearing until she retired. She was a former parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL....
Mary Terese "Terry" Coakley
Jul 24, 2024
Mary Terese "Terry" Coakley, born into life on March 4, 1949, and born into eternity on July 24, 2024, was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Terry was the devoted mother of Stanley Tencza (Cindy) and Brian Tencza (Julie), and the loving grandmother of Demitria, Bryce, Zachary, and Jacob. She was also the proud great-grandmother of Avery and...
Edward M. Hirsch
Jul 20, 2024
Edward M. Hirsch, age 74, late of Fountain, MI, passed away July 20, 2024. Ed was born July 30,1949 and grew up in Tinley Park, IL, where he spent most of his life. He married the love of his life, Kathryn in 1976, and together they raised their children just down the street from their childhood homes. Ed ran a...
Robert Michael Block
Jul 9, 2024
Robert Michael Block, age 71, late of Frankfort, IL, passed away July 9, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on February 10, 1953, in Chicago, IL to Ralph Fredrick and Lillian Gertrude Block Sr. He married his soulmate, Diana Block on August 4, 1984. Beloved husband of the late Diana Block. Loving father of Patricia (Mark) Thompson of New...
Carol M. Kovacevich
Jul 4, 2024
Carol M. Kovacevich nee Balkas, age 81, late of Palos Heights, IL, passed away July 4, 2024. She was a parishioner of St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights, IL and a former parishioner of St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL. Carol enjoyed participating in dog shows for 10 years with her beloved poodle Maddie. Most of all she loved...
Zora M. Carver
Jun 26, 2024
Zora M. Carver, age 89, passed away June 26, 2024. Zora was born February 08, 1935, to Mary and William Lawrence McInturff of Chicago, IL. She started her career as a preschool teacher, and later went to work at Christ Hospital as the gift shop manager. Zora is survived by her 6 children, Michael (late Gayle), Dale (Wendy), Cathryn (Bruce)...
Mary M. Guerrieri
Jun 26, 2024
Mary M. Guerrieri, age 98, Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Guerrieri. Visitation will be held Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road Mokena, IL. Funeral will commence Tuesday, July 02, 2024, 9:45 AM at the funeral home to St. Francis of Assisi for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment will...
Ann M. Mattes
Jun 24, 2024
Ann M. Mattes 'nee Edgeworth, age 67, passed away June 24, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents Frank & Mary Edgeworth and her husband Neil Mattes. Caring sister of Frank (Denise) Edgeworth, Mary Pat (Henry) Gamboa, Betty (John) Arvizu, and William (Eva) Edgeworth. Aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear sister-in-law of Mary (Nick) Shizas, and...
Janet A. Lagrou
Jun 24, 2024
Janet A. LaGrou nee Kovaka, age 84, late of Tinley Park, passed away June 24, 2024. Registered Nurse for 28 years. Janet enjoyed gambling, playing slot machines, and video poker. Avid fan of dining at restaurants. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, extended family, extended-extended family, and especially her grandchildren. Beloved significant other of Jim Kasal....
Mary Ann Sinise
Jun 23, 2024
Mary Ann Sinise nee Orseno, age 98, late of Mokena, IL, passed away June 23, 2024. She was a parishioner of St. Donatus Church in Blue Island, IL for several years. She was a part of St. Donatus Alter, Rosary Society, St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary, Morgan Park Academy Mother’s Club, Peerless Club (served as President, Vice President, and Secretary), Sons...
Dorothy Ogos
Jun 18, 2024
June 18,2024, God welcomed Dorothy (nee Madenis) Drogos into her heavenly home and into his loving arms. Dorothy was born on February 5, 1954, to the late John and Aldona Madenis. Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years Jeff whom she met in kindergarten. Dorothy is the beloved mother of Danny and Jenny (Tom). Her greatest pride...
Martha G. Griffith
Jun 14, 2024
Martha G. Griffith nee Coniglia, age 91, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away June 14, 2024. Martha was an avid bowler. She enjoyed playing poker with friends, gambling, and staying active. Anyone who knew Martha knew her love for sweet rolls. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Griffith. Loving mother of Gary (Patricia) Griffith, the late Robert (Arlene)...
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