Obituaries for Vandenberg Funeral Home

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,...

Daniel O'Brien

May 2, 2025

Daniel R. O'Brien, age 64, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away on May 2, 2025.

Beloved brother, friend, and father, Daniel R. O'Brien, decided to pull off his final and arguably most dramatic "Irish Goodbye" on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was 64 years young, or as he would have likely quipped, "just getting started."

Never one to miss out on a party,...

Richard Campbell

May 2, 2025

Richard Thomas Campbell

May 26, 1938 - May 2, 2025

Richard Campbell, age 86, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born and raised in Bangor, Michigan, Richard developed a deep love for music and sports early in life-passions that remained with him throughout the years. He was a...

Joanne Archer-Moseley

May 2, 2025

Joanne Archer-Moseley nee Agema, age 83, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away May 2, 2025. Joanne enjoyed sewing, crafting, and quilting. She loved animals. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchild. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. She will be greatly missed.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Archer...

Kathleen K. Drnec

Apr 26, 2025

Kathleen K. Drnec nee Couch, age 63, late of Monee, IL, passed away April 26, 2025. Kathleen enjoyed making holidays extra special for her family, collecting snowman figurines, building puzzles, and getting her family together for celebrations. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by many.

Beloved wife of Jeffrey L. Drnec for 26 years. Loving mother of Michelle...

Frank Urbanski

Apr 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Frank Urbanski

April 19, 1936 - April 24, 2025

Frank Urbanski, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 19, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Matilda and James Urbanski, Frank grew up with a strong sense of family, service, and community-values that would guide him throughout his life.

Frank proudly served...

Vito Scafiezzo

Apr 21, 2025

Vito Scafiezzo, beloved husband, father, Nonno, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 21st, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by those who loved him deeply.

Vito was born on October 10th, 1949, in Balvano, in the province of Potenza, Italy. At the age of 6, he moved with his family to Uruguay, where he...

Donald A. Ulrich Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

Donald A. Ulrich Jr., age 63, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away April 21, 2025.

Beloved husband of Kim Ulrich nee Kudulis. Loving father of Christopher J. (Shannon, nee Moore) Ulrich. Cherished grandfather of Lily Elise and Charlotte Grace. Devoted son of the late Donald A. Sr. and the late Shirley (nee McKee) Ulrich. Fond brother of the...

Eugene Gentile

Apr 21, 2025

Eugene J. Gentile, age 84, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born on October 8, 1940, in Blue Island, Illinois, Eugene lived a full life marked by his dedication, hard work, and commitment to his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne Gentile nèe Labriola, Loving father of, Leberta (Robert...

Marie C. Dohm

Apr 20, 2025

Marie C. Dohm nee Roche, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away April 20, 2025. Long-time parishioner at St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL where she also worked as a receptionist in the church rectory. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Marie loved to garden and plant flowers. She made sure she never missed a family outing and was...

James O'Leary

Apr 17, 2025

James O'Leary

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran, and Friend

James O'Leary, age 81, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, laughter, and love. A proud U.S. Army veteran and retired military police officer, Jim lived a life of quiet service, earning the Good Conduct Medal during his military tenure and the respect of all who had...

James Gallagher

Apr 17, 2025

James "Jay" Paul Gallagher

October 4, 1956 - April 17, 2025

James "Jay" Gallagher, age 68, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025.

Born in Chicago to James and Lorraine Gallagher, Jim, Jay, J.P. whatever name you called him, lived a life full of adventure, passion, and connection. In 1995, he met the love of his life, Barbara Ann...

Roy Walker Sr

Apr 9, 2025

Roy Lee Walker Sr. January 8, 1941 - April 9, 2025 Roy Lee Walker Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born on January 8, 1941, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Vivian and Elmer Walker Sr., Roy was a man whose strength, faith, and loyalty left a lasting impact on all who knew...

Matthew Carter

Apr 4, 2025

Matthew Ryan Carter June 28, 1994 - April 4, 2025 With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Matthew Ryan Carter, who left this world on April 4, 2025, in Manteno, Illinois, at the age of 30. Born on June 28, 1994, to Donna and Ronald Carter, Matt grew up in Tinley Park, where he made lifelong...

Laverne Jeanette Martin

Apr 3, 2025

LaVerne Martin, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, joining her beloved husband, Donald Martin, in Heaven. Donald passed away on March 16, 2020, after 57 wonderful years of marriage. LaVerne was born on November 2, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fred and Florence Wagner. She earned a master's degree and dedicated her career to teaching in the...

Leota M. Luetgert

Apr 1, 2025

Leota M. Luetgert, commonly referred to as Lee, a strong-willed and devoted matriarch, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Luetgert and the cherished mother of Laura Urso, Guy (Suzin) Luetgert, and the late Valerie Luetgert. A proud and loving grandmother, Lee...

Carol A. Forster

Mar 31, 2025

Carol A. Forster nee Krause, age 69, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 29, 2025. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was greatly adored and will be missed by many. Beloved wife...

Nino James Cuttone

Mar 31, 2025

Nino James Cuttone, age 63, late of Chicago, IL, passed away March 31, 2025. Devoted father, brother, son, stepson, stepbrother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Nino was stationed with the Chicago Office of Emergency Management. He was a dedicated electronic engineer with the Chicago Police Department for over 30 years, specializing in counter terrorism. He fixed just about...

Charles Rouque Chavez

Mar 13, 2025

Charles Rouque Chavez, age 74, late of Hammond, IN, passed away March 13, 2025. He was a U.S Army Veteran. Charles doted over all of his animals and enjoyed taking care of them. He loved to dance, read, ride his bike, and cook. Beloved father of Gina Lisa Clay and the late Nicole Marie Chavez. Loving former husband of Cecilia...

Gary Robert Nelson

Mar 10, 2025

Gary Robert Nelson, age 75, of Mokena IL, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. Gary was born in Chicago on July 24, 1949 to Bertil and Lois Nelson. Gary is remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated veteran, and an active community leader. Gary and his beloved wife, Sharon (née Moy), were high school sweethearts who wed just...