Obituaries for Vandenberg Funeral Home

Catherine Marie O'Brien "Kay"

Jun 4, 2025

Catherine "Kay" M. O'Brien nee Donohoe, age 83, late of Burbank, IL, passed away June 4, 2025. Longtime parishioner of St. Albert The Great Catholic Church in Burbank, IL. Catherine was born in Chicago, IL on November 24, 1941 to her parents Patrick and Christine Donohoe both of whom came from Ireland. Catherine was very proud of working for Illinois...

Betty Tryon

May 31, 2025

Betty M. Tryon, Born in Huntington, Indiana on March 22, 1920 (age 105)

Loving mother of Geoffrey (Betsy) and the late Steven (Fran); her grandchildren Erica (Christian), Ahren (Tamia), Connor (Mary) and Nolan (Emily); great grandchildren Maia (15), Solveig (14), Samina (12), Jules (11), Lucy (3), Allison

"Allie" (2) and Gabriella "Ella" (1). Preceded in death by her cherished parents Alfred "Pocky"...

Judith Campbell

May 30, 2025

In Loving Memory of Judith "Judy" Campbell

December 9, 1940 - May 30, 2025

Judith "Judy" Campbell, age 84, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, just four weeks after the love of her life, Richard Campbell, went on ahead to prepare the way. Married for 62 beautiful years, Judy and Richard were rarely apart in this life,...

Mitchell Moore

May 22, 2025

Mitchell Moore, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away May 22, 2025. U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Mitchell was a Chicago Police Officer for 23 years where he served and protected his community with pride. Mitchell was devoted to his country and made sure he was always showing off his patriotism. Avid car enthusiast. He enjoyed spending time outdoors...

Denise Kinney

May 20, 2025

Denise N. Kinney, age 70, of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on March 22, 1955, in Northampton, Massachusetts, Denise was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her daughters, Megan Marlowe (Jim) and Jillian Kinney; and her cherished grandchildren, Aiden and Chloe. Denise had a...

Kathy Thomas

May 20, 2025

Kathy L. Thomas, 62, late of Mokena. Beloved wife of Chuck Thomas. Loving mother of Andrew (Erin) Reddicks and Jessica (Spencer) Gross. Proud and caring grandmother of Winter and Violet Reddicks. Cherished daughter of the late Alfred and Gloria Bitz. Dear sister of Daniel (Lynn) Bitz, Susan (Rick) Sidlowski, and Mary Ann Bitz. Caring aunt and great aunt of many...

Edward Paben

May 20, 2025

Edward L. Paben, 76, late of Mokena, IL. US Marine Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of Catherine Paben. Loving father of Terra (George) Comerford, Michelle (Christopher) Schneider, Paul (Martha) Paben. Proud and caring papa of Andrew (Mia), Ian, Eva, Lily, Lucas, Marcella, Jonas, Zach, Vinnie, Amelia, and great papa of Georgie. Dear brother of David (Gayle) Paben, Thomas (Candy) Paben, and...

Harry P. Sinnott Jr.

May 19, 2025

Harry P. Sinnott Jr., 64 — A Life Lived Loudly and Lovingly

Harry P. Sinnott Jr., 64, of Orland Park, IL, passed away on May 19, 2025 — not quietly, we assume, but in true Harry fashion, probably with a Cubs shirt on, a professional wrestling match playing in the background, and his loyal animals nearby. Born on September 27, 1960,...

William Lebeau

May 18, 2025

August 30, 1937 - May 18, 2025

William "Bill" LeBeau, a devoted husband, gifted builder, and lifelong engineer at heart, departed this world peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on August 30, 1937, to Earl and Pearl LeBeau, Bill was an only child who grew up with a love of tinkering, precision, and...

John Golembiewski

May 17, 2025

John Golembiewski, a devoted husband, proud father, doting grandfather, and friend to just about everyone, passed away on May 17, 2025, at the age of 68. To know John was to know someone steady, generous, and deeply rooted in the things that truly matter-family, friendship, and a love of the open road and the cars on them.

Born on August 12,...

Margaret Gerlich

May 16, 2025

Margaret Gerlich

July 21, 1931 - May 16, 2025

Margaret Gerlich (née McGraw) passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Margaret was born on July 21, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Isabelle McGraw. Margaret was known to many as "Peggy" and to her brothers as "Sis", and she lived a life centered...

Anthony Kalabic

May 15, 2025

Anthony Kalabic, age 89, late of Orland Park, IL and Bonita Springs, FL, passed away May 15, 2025. He was a lifelong union carpenter and property owner during his retirement. Avid classic car enthusiast. Devoted uncle and great-uncle. He will be greatly missed.

Beloved husband of the late Michaelina Kalabic. Caring uncle of Christine (Michael) Kilroy, John (Jennifer) Kalabich, and Ann...

Paul Person

May 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Paul Person

January 6, 1958 - May 14, 2025

Paul Person, age 67, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Born on January 6, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, Paul was the beloved son of Roy and Beverly Person. He graduated from Bogan High School in 1976 and later pursued his passion for...

Margaret Halvorsen

May 13, 2025

Margaret Ann Halvorsen, affectionately known as "Marge", 96, late of Crestwood, IL. formerly of Midlothian, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Halvorsen. Loving mother of Cathy Halvorsen, Mark (Michele) Halvorsen, Paul (Angie) Halvorsen. Proud grandmother of Jordan, Brandon, Luke, Jessica, and Zach. Dear sister of Betty (late Jack) Hanlon, Jerry (Ann) Koch, the late Tom (Gerri) Koch. Caring aunt...

Shirley Fritts-Vasilenko

May 13, 2025

Shirley M. Fritts-Vasilenko, age 68, late of Chicago. Beloved wife of Bob Vasilenko. Loving mother of, Bill Fritts and Jim (Barbara) Fritts. Proud grandma of Tommy and Graysen Fritts. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Charmaine and Jerry Leach.

Shirley was strong, hardworking, and full of grace. She never gave up on anything she...

Alice A. Jani

May 12, 2025

Alice A. Jani nee Butka, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away May 12, 2025. Longtime parishioner of St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL. Alice worked as a member of the AT&T Union. She enjoyed volunteering, elephants, and spending time with her family. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She will be greatly missed.

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Rose Wozniak

May 11, 2025

Born Johanna Maria Rosa Meyer

February 9, 1930 - May 11, 2025

Rose Wozniak, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and proud German-American, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Würzburg, Germany, Rose was one of nine siblings and lived through the hardships of World War II. In 1951, she immigrated to the United States, arriving through...

Wayne Willis

May 8, 2025

Wayne Willis

March 16, 1939 - May 8, 2025

Wayne Willis, age 86, of Mokena, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025-undoubtedly wearing one of his legendary Hawaiian shirts and probably still talking about the '90s era Bulls.

Born in Chicago on March 16, 1939, to Ralph and Florence Willis, Wayne was a true original. He was the proud owner of the...

Beatrice Lovino

May 5, 2025

Beatrice “Bea” Lovino nee Carli. Age 89. Longtime Tinley Park resident, formerly of Lansing and Chicago’s Historic Pullman Neighborhood. Graduate of Fenger High School Class of 1953. Longtime member of the Spaghetti’O’s. Beloved wife for 59 years of the late Lawrence R. Lovino. Loving mother of Cary Ann (Michael) Hoye and Larry Lovino. Proud Grandma Bea of Heather (John) London,...

Richard Golick

May 3, 2025

Richard Leroy "Lee" Golick, age 89, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, to Julian Golick and Mary Kruzich, Lee lived a full and loving life rooted in family, hard work, and quiet devotion. He met the love of his life, Lisbeth "Sue" Golick, at Paddock Lake in Wisconsin. The two were married on January 2, 1960,...