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Karen Mchenry

Karen Mchenry

Jan 28, 2015

Karen McHenry nee Yunker age 51 suddenly, formerly of Mokena. Beloved wife of Francis McHenry and step-mother of Nicholas. Loving daughter of the late Delbert and Joan Yunker. Dear sister of Kim (John) Nave. Caring aunt of Maverick and Dutch. Visitation Wednesday February 4, 2015 4:00 PM until time of Funeral Service 7:00 PM, at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604...

Donna Fay Shryock

Donna Fay Shryock

Jan 26, 2015

SHRYOCK Donna F. Shryock nee Coulter age 77 late of Mokena. Loving mother of Cathy ( Chris Martinez) and Barb (Harold) Damron. Dear sister of Irma Coulter. Close friend of Jim and Louise Vainowski and their daughters Anna (Erik) Donovan and Amanda. Preceded in death by her husband Bobbie Lee Shryock, parents Burl and Bessie Coulter, Brother Norman, sisters Marge,...

Edward J. Ebner

Edward J. Ebner

Jan 24, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Paula J. Ballard

Paula J. Ballard

Jan 24, 2015

Paula J. Ballard age 60 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving sister of Renee Ballard-Ash. Devoted daughter of the late Charles “Ray” and Verone nee Bigelow. Funeral Thursday January 29, 2015 9:15 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. Julie Billiart Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation...

Shirley A. Balzanto

Shirley A. Balzanto

Jan 22, 2015

Shirley M. Balzanto, nee Kozmin,beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Balzanto Sr. Loving mother of Anthony J Jr. (Michelle) and Suzanne Brown. Proud grammie of Alyssa Balzanto, Kaitlyn and Colin Brown. Dear sister of Kathleen (late Richard) Lewandowski and Joseph Jr. (Susanne) Kozmin. Funeral Monday 8:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to...

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Jan 22, 2015

Marsha J. McGovern age 70. Loving mother of Michael (Alison) Klimasara, Kristine Klimasara-Hanafi, and Kerry Kogut Flores. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Funeral Wednesday January 28, 2015, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. George Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in __________________ . Visitation Tuesday, 3:00-9:00...

Eugene L. Schueman

Eugene L. Schueman

Jan 21, 2015

Eugene L. Schueman age 78 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Rapp. Loving father of Karen (Michael Wiley) Schueman and Jeff (Shawn) Schueman. Proud grandfather of Jamie and Lindsey. Funeral Tuesday January 27, 2015 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National...

Marlene M. Briscoe

Marlene M. Briscoe

Jan 14, 2015

Marlene M. Briscoe age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving mother of Bill (Lisa) Briscoe, Lisa (Vince) Petrella, Sue (Joe) Signorelli, Linda Briscoe, Kathi (Steve) Wells, Tom (Anna) Briscoe and Jason (Tracy) Briscoe. Proud grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 1. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday January 19, 2015 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg...

James E. Cooper

James E. Cooper

Jan 13, 2015

James E. Cooper, age 76, a lifetime resident of Mokena, IL passed away on January 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Young of Hughsonville, NY); loving father of Melissa (Richard) Hoffman, Donna (Keith) Radatz, and Eileen (Spencer) Pasero; and devoted grandfather of Katrina and Trevor Hoffman, Everett and Grayden Radatz, and Evan, Coraline, and Broderick Pasero....

Charlene Szumilas

Charlene Szumilas

Jan 13, 2015

Charlene Szumilas April 13, 1952 – January 13, 2015 was a resident of Mokena, IL. After a courageous 4-year battle with ovarian cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones at her side. Char was the beloved daughter of Evelyn (Greniewicki) Szumilas and the late Thaddeus. She will be forever missed by her sister Michaelene “Micki” (Fred)...

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Jan 11, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna née Garbarz age 80 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Frank Muchna III. Loving mother of Frank IV ( Julie), Tim, Terry ( Georgene), Caryn (Brian). Proud grandmother of Frank V, Anne, Joe, Taylor, Hannah, Larz and great grandmother of Kylie. Dear sister of Joanne Stroz, Nancy (Ron) Miller, Sally (Paul) Julian, and...

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Jan 11, 2015

Rose Marie Copenhaver nee Gottardo age 84. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) McCray, Peggy (Ed) Wojcik, Rosemary Dvells and the late Debra (Lee) Houdek. Proud grandmother of Gary, Candace, Meisha, Adia, Michele, James, Brian, Anthony and Chad. Great grandmother of Juliette. Caring sister of Rita, Mildred and George. Funeral Service Tuesday January 20, 2015...

Benjamin Lee Larkin

Benjamin Lee Larkin

Jan 11, 2015

Benjamin Lee Larkin, Beloved son of Duane R. (Lisa) and Barbara (Patrick) Gorman. Loving brother of Nathan and Andy (Jamie) Larkin. Proud uncle of Zackary and Emily Larkin. Dear friend of many. Funeral service Friday 9:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Tinley Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 PM....

Eleanor P. Wojcik

Eleanor P. Wojcik

Jan 9, 2015

Eleanor P. Wojcik age 88 nee Piasecki late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Marilyn (late Gene) Walaszczyk, Tom (Mary Kay) Wojcik, Michael Wojcik and Larry (Laura) Wojcik. Proud grandmother of Brian (Dana), Melissa, Tim (Catherine), John (Darci), Christopher, Steven, Jennifer, Sarah, Kimberly, Nicole and the late Kevin. Great grandmother of Elizabeth, Nathaniel,...

Georgina Haddock

Georgina Haddock

Jan 9, 2015

Georgina Haddock nee Nelson, Born May 6, 1923 in County Durham Ledgefield England. Beloved wife of the late John Francis Haddock. Loving mother of Georgina Sidewell, Sally Ann Carey, and John David Haddock. Parents Georgina and Horatio Henry Nelson. Sister of the late Horatio Henry Nelson, Norman Trevor Nelson, late Dawn McIver, Glenis Graham.

Paul T. Latif Sr.

Paul T. Latif Sr.

Jan 7, 2015

Paul T. Latif Sr. age 52 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Kathryn nee Lynch for 32 yrs. Loving father of Paul T. Latif Jr., Jessica M. Latif, Kristin N. Latif and Matthew J. Latif. Proud grandfather of Lillah Sophia Latif. Caring brother of Lisa Pellack, Jennifer Callo, Tony Hendrickson and Steven Hendrickson. Dear friend to his dog Charlie....

James J. Parrish

James J. Parrish

Jan 6, 2015

James J. Parrish, beloved husband of Kathleen nee Rogers. Loving father of Jane (John) Kurecki and Joe (Jenee) Parrish. Fond grandfather Johnathan and Jenna Kurecki, Ryan, Katelyn and Justin Parrish. Dear brother of Janet (John) Ahearn and Judy (late Bill) Richards. Uncle and friend of many. Funeral Monday 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley...

John A. Mackowiak Jr.

John A. Mackowiak Jr.

Jan 4, 2015

John A. Mackowiak Jr. passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago in 1926 and served as a Combat Veteran in WWII. He leaves a wife of 64 years Theresa, and four adult children, Mariellen, Kathy, Bruce and John. There are also 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dad’s life was another example of the...

Michiele Lynn Genardo

Michiele Lynn Genardo

Jan 3, 2015

Michiele Lynn Genardo nee Sneed. Beloved wife of Nicholas R. Genardo. Loving mother of Christina M. and Anthony (Brittany) Genardo. Proud grandmother of Stella Maree Genardo. Dear sister of Larry E. (Wendy M.) Sneed, Donny M. (Rebekah) Jones and Tammy (David) Fowler. Fond daughter in law of Nicholas P. and Patricia A. Genardo. Memorial visitation Saturday January 10, 2015 from...

Adelaide G. Barry

Adelaide G. Barry

Jan 2, 2015

No Obituary mentioned. In lieu of flowers a donation to St. Jude in Memory of Adele would be appreciated.

Karen Mchenry

Karen Mchenry

Jan 28, 2015

Karen McHenry nee Yunker age 51 suddenly, formerly of Mokena. Beloved wife of Francis McHenry and step-mother of Nicholas. Loving daughter of the late Delbert and Joan Yunker. Dear sister of Kim (John) Nave. Caring aunt of Maverick and Dutch. Visitation Wednesday February 4, 2015 4:00 PM until time of Funeral Service 7:00 PM, at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604...

Donna Fay Shryock

Donna Fay Shryock

Jan 26, 2015

SHRYOCK Donna F. Shryock nee Coulter age 77 late of Mokena. Loving mother of Cathy ( Chris Martinez) and Barb (Harold) Damron. Dear sister of Irma Coulter. Close friend of Jim and Louise Vainowski and their daughters Anna (Erik) Donovan and Amanda. Preceded in death by her husband Bobbie Lee Shryock, parents Burl and Bessie Coulter, Brother Norman, sisters Marge,...

Edward J. Ebner

Edward J. Ebner

Jan 24, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Paula J. Ballard

Paula J. Ballard

Jan 24, 2015

Paula J. Ballard age 60 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving sister of Renee Ballard-Ash. Devoted daughter of the late Charles “Ray” and Verone nee Bigelow. Funeral Thursday January 29, 2015 9:15 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. Julie Billiart Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation...

Shirley A. Balzanto

Shirley A. Balzanto

Jan 22, 2015

Shirley M. Balzanto, nee Kozmin,beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Balzanto Sr. Loving mother of Anthony J Jr. (Michelle) and Suzanne Brown. Proud grammie of Alyssa Balzanto, Kaitlyn and Colin Brown. Dear sister of Kathleen (late Richard) Lewandowski and Joseph Jr. (Susanne) Kozmin. Funeral Monday 8:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to...

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Jan 22, 2015

Marsha J. McGovern age 70. Loving mother of Michael (Alison) Klimasara, Kristine Klimasara-Hanafi, and Kerry Kogut Flores. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Funeral Wednesday January 28, 2015, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. George Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in __________________ . Visitation Tuesday, 3:00-9:00...

Eugene L. Schueman

Eugene L. Schueman

Jan 21, 2015

Eugene L. Schueman age 78 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Rapp. Loving father of Karen (Michael Wiley) Schueman and Jeff (Shawn) Schueman. Proud grandfather of Jamie and Lindsey. Funeral Tuesday January 27, 2015 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National...

Marlene M. Briscoe

Marlene M. Briscoe

Jan 14, 2015

Marlene M. Briscoe age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving mother of Bill (Lisa) Briscoe, Lisa (Vince) Petrella, Sue (Joe) Signorelli, Linda Briscoe, Kathi (Steve) Wells, Tom (Anna) Briscoe and Jason (Tracy) Briscoe. Proud grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 1. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday January 19, 2015 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg...

James E. Cooper

James E. Cooper

Jan 13, 2015

James E. Cooper, age 76, a lifetime resident of Mokena, IL passed away on January 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Young of Hughsonville, NY); loving father of Melissa (Richard) Hoffman, Donna (Keith) Radatz, and Eileen (Spencer) Pasero; and devoted grandfather of Katrina and Trevor Hoffman, Everett and Grayden Radatz, and Evan, Coraline, and Broderick Pasero....

Charlene Szumilas

Charlene Szumilas

Jan 13, 2015

Charlene Szumilas April 13, 1952 – January 13, 2015 was a resident of Mokena, IL. After a courageous 4-year battle with ovarian cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones at her side. Char was the beloved daughter of Evelyn (Greniewicki) Szumilas and the late Thaddeus. She will be forever missed by her sister Michaelene “Micki” (Fred)...

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Jan 11, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna née Garbarz age 80 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Frank Muchna III. Loving mother of Frank IV ( Julie), Tim, Terry ( Georgene), Caryn (Brian). Proud grandmother of Frank V, Anne, Joe, Taylor, Hannah, Larz and great grandmother of Kylie. Dear sister of Joanne Stroz, Nancy (Ron) Miller, Sally (Paul) Julian, and...

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Jan 11, 2015

Rose Marie Copenhaver nee Gottardo age 84. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) McCray, Peggy (Ed) Wojcik, Rosemary Dvells and the late Debra (Lee) Houdek. Proud grandmother of Gary, Candace, Meisha, Adia, Michele, James, Brian, Anthony and Chad. Great grandmother of Juliette. Caring sister of Rita, Mildred and George. Funeral Service Tuesday January 20, 2015...

Benjamin Lee Larkin

Benjamin Lee Larkin

Jan 11, 2015

Benjamin Lee Larkin, Beloved son of Duane R. (Lisa) and Barbara (Patrick) Gorman. Loving brother of Nathan and Andy (Jamie) Larkin. Proud uncle of Zackary and Emily Larkin. Dear friend of many. Funeral service Friday 9:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park, IL. Interment in Tinley Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4:00 to 9:00 PM....

Eleanor P. Wojcik

Eleanor P. Wojcik

Jan 9, 2015

Eleanor P. Wojcik age 88 nee Piasecki late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edmund. Loving mother of Marilyn (late Gene) Walaszczyk, Tom (Mary Kay) Wojcik, Michael Wojcik and Larry (Laura) Wojcik. Proud grandmother of Brian (Dana), Melissa, Tim (Catherine), John (Darci), Christopher, Steven, Jennifer, Sarah, Kimberly, Nicole and the late Kevin. Great grandmother of Elizabeth, Nathaniel,...

Georgina Haddock

Georgina Haddock

Jan 9, 2015

Georgina Haddock nee Nelson, Born May 6, 1923 in County Durham Ledgefield England. Beloved wife of the late John Francis Haddock. Loving mother of Georgina Sidewell, Sally Ann Carey, and John David Haddock. Parents Georgina and Horatio Henry Nelson. Sister of the late Horatio Henry Nelson, Norman Trevor Nelson, late Dawn McIver, Glenis Graham.

Paul T. Latif Sr.

Paul T. Latif Sr.

Jan 7, 2015

Paul T. Latif Sr. age 52 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Kathryn nee Lynch for 32 yrs. Loving father of Paul T. Latif Jr., Jessica M. Latif, Kristin N. Latif and Matthew J. Latif. Proud grandfather of Lillah Sophia Latif. Caring brother of Lisa Pellack, Jennifer Callo, Tony Hendrickson and Steven Hendrickson. Dear friend to his dog Charlie....

James J. Parrish

James J. Parrish

Jan 6, 2015

James J. Parrish, beloved husband of Kathleen nee Rogers. Loving father of Jane (John) Kurecki and Joe (Jenee) Parrish. Fond grandfather Johnathan and Jenna Kurecki, Ryan, Katelyn and Justin Parrish. Dear brother of Janet (John) Ahearn and Judy (late Bill) Richards. Uncle and friend of many. Funeral Monday 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley...

John A. Mackowiak Jr.

John A. Mackowiak Jr.

Jan 4, 2015

John A. Mackowiak Jr. passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. He was born in Chicago in 1926 and served as a Combat Veteran in WWII. He leaves a wife of 64 years Theresa, and four adult children, Mariellen, Kathy, Bruce and John. There are also 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dad’s life was another example of the...

Michiele Lynn Genardo

Michiele Lynn Genardo

Jan 3, 2015

Michiele Lynn Genardo nee Sneed. Beloved wife of Nicholas R. Genardo. Loving mother of Christina M. and Anthony (Brittany) Genardo. Proud grandmother of Stella Maree Genardo. Dear sister of Larry E. (Wendy M.) Sneed, Donny M. (Rebekah) Jones and Tammy (David) Fowler. Fond daughter in law of Nicholas P. and Patricia A. Genardo. Memorial visitation Saturday January 10, 2015 from...

Adelaide G. Barry

Adelaide G. Barry

Jan 2, 2015

No Obituary mentioned. In lieu of flowers a donation to St. Jude in Memory of Adele would be appreciated.

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