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Sister Mary Mark Segvich
Jan 10, 2026
Sister Mary Mark Segvich, OSF passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was raised in Mokena, IL, and attended St. Mary Grade School and Sacred Heart High School. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1963, making perpetual vows in 1971.
Sister enjoyed a 20-year education career as teacher and administrator. In 1989, Sister felt privileged to...
Dr. Elseworth Philip
Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Elsworth Philip, born October 23, 1940, in Claremont, Antigua, passed away peacefully at his home in Matteson, Illinois, on January 8, 2026.
Dr. Philip was the first of fourteen children born to Lincoln and Miriam Philip. He was preceded in death by four of his siblings, his younger brothers Cardigan, Bosworth, and Calvin, and his younger sister El Roma.
A man...
William Helgersen
Jan 7, 2026
William "Bill" Helgersen, 85, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at his home in Mokena, Illinois.
William was born on June 20, 1940. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, Bill built a long and dedicated career as an electrician at EMD, where he worked on locomotive parts and was respected for his...
Thomas "Tom" J. McInerney
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas "Tom" J. McInerney, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 3, 2026. U.S Vietnam Navy Veteran. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a member of the VFW in Mokena, IL. Avid fan of the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching and playing sports, and camping. Most of all he loved spending time with...
Susan Swistak-Estrada
Jan 3, 2026
Susan Swistake-Estrada, 61, of Tinley Park, IL.
Beloved wife of the late Sal Estrada, and the late life partner of Lawrence White.Loving sister of the late Sharon (Kevin Sobieck) Swistak-Sobieck.Dear daughter of the late Matthew and Joan Swistak.She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Susan enjoyed the simple comforts of life - time spent on her cozy couch, traveling...
Josephine Vrotney
Jan 3, 2026
JOSEPHINE “JO” VROTNEY January 20, 1938 – January 3, 2026
Josephine “Jo” Vrotney passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Lightways Hospice.
Jo was born on January 20, 1938, to Carmella and Joseph Riggio in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Stanley Vrotney, who passed away on June 7, 2015, and by her...
Bryan J. Martinez
Jan 3, 2026
Bryan J. Martinez, age 69, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 3, 2026. Devoted husband, father, and papa. Bryan took pride in his career as a senior planner at ComEd for 38 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 725 and attended several national jamborees. Bryan enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, traveling, wine tasting, and riding bikes. He...
William Shelby
Jan 2, 2026
William H. Shelby, age 78, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away January 2, 2026. U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran and 101st Airborne Division. William was a member of the American Legion Post 615 and the Bremen VFW Post 2791. William took great pride in his career as an electrician with IBEW Local 134 for over 30 years. Most of all...
Martin "Jim" Downey
Dec 26, 2025
Martin "Jim" J. Downey, age 85, late of Fort Myers, FL. formerly of Orland Park, IL. US Army 1st LT. Veteran. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Margaret " Peggy" Downey. Loving father of Kevin (Melissa) Downey, Kari (Cary) Dyer and the late Jeffrey Downey. Devoted and loving grandfather (Papa) of Nicholas and Zachary Downey, Lillian and Griffin...
Anna H. Frederick
Dec 20, 2025
Anna H. Frederick, age 92, late of Chicago, IL, passed away December 20, 2025. Devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Anna loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved wife of the late John E. Frederick. Loving mother of Richard Frederick, William (Gina) Frederick, Mary Margaret (Terry) Giese, and the late John...
Karen Christl
Dec 18, 2025
Karen J. Christl (nee Lantz), age 88, late of Orland Hills, IL, passed away December 18, 2025. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Karen worked for the Illinois Bell for nearly 40 years. Avid fan of reading and crossword puzzles. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. Karen was a phenomenal mother and...
Michael Sinisi
Dec 18, 2025
Michael A. Sinisi, 75, late of Alsip, Illinois.
Beloved son of the late Michael A. and Antoinette Sinisi. Loving brother of James Sinisi. Cherished uncle of Daniel Sinisi, Melissa (Jeff) Crouse, and James Jr. Sinisi.
Michael was a man of simple joys and strong interests. He had a true passion for cooking, particularly enjoying the preparation of Asian cuisine, and could often...
Ruth Baker
Dec 17, 2025
Ruth D. Baker, née Mundt, age 98, late of Mokena, Illinois, formerly of Hometown, Illinois, passed away peacefully.
Beloved wife of the late Ray Baker, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Loving mother of Ron (MaryAnn, née Bennett) Baker, Rhonda Weisseg, and Rose (David) Rock. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Rebecca) Anderson, Lori (Scott) Mensik, the late Lauren Weisseg, Chuck...
Florence Karczewski
Dec 15, 2025
Florence Karczewski, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in Palos Park, Illinois.
Florence was a devoted homemaker whose life centered around caring for her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her greatest joy was time spent with her children and the generations that followed. Originally from the southwest side of Chicago, Florence was a...
Russell A. Dudeck
Dec 13, 2025
Russell A. Dudeck, age 78, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away December 13, 2025. U.S. Army Veteran. Devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. Russell enjoyed canoeing, fishing, going on bike rides, and photography. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Loving father of Denise DuCharme and the late Kenneth Dudeck. Cherished grandfather...
Carol A. Hora
Dec 8, 2025
Hora, Carol A. (nee Kocanda), age 76, late of Mokena, IL, passed away December 8, 2025.
Loving and devoted wife of Joseph Hora, Sr., daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (nee Kotan) Kocanda, loving mother of Michelle (Tim) Mickens, Joseph (Maria) Hora, Jr., Frank (Diane) Hora, and Melissa (Brian) Albertson, dear grandmother of Brent (Allison), Zachary, Felicia, Ethan,...
John A. Weller
Dec 7, 2025
John A. Weller, age 80, late of Homewood, IL, passed away on December 7, 2025.
Born on December 4, 1945, in Flint, MI, to Russell A. and Helen Weller, John graduated from Durand High School and earned a master's degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He began his career as a minister in the United Methodist Church, serving faithfully for over 25...
Gail Kay Haug
Dec 3, 2025
Gail Kay (Evans) Haug lived up to her name as a true force of nature. She died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025 from a stroke. She was 81.
Gail will be deeply missed by her surviving family: her devoted and adoring husband of 62 years, Elmer "Tom" Haug Sr., her son, Elmer "Tom" (Lauren Walsh) Haug Jr., her...
William Fritts
Dec 3, 2025
William "Bill" D. Fritts, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.He was the loving father of Bill Fritts, Jim (Barbara) Fritts, Abby Fritts (Jon Barry), and Merissa Fritts, and the proud grandpa of Tommy and Graysen Fritts. Bill was the caring brother of Tom (Carol) Fritts and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A hardworking and...
Robert "Bob" Cupp
Nov 27, 2025
Robert "Bob" Cupp, age 92, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully. A proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, Bob lived a long life marked by loyalty, humor, and a deep devotion to family.
Bob was the beloved husband of Joyce (née Werner) Cupp, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. He was the cherished father...
Sister Mary Mark Segvich
Jan 10, 2026
Sister Mary Mark Segvich, OSF passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026. She was raised in Mokena, IL, and attended St. Mary Grade School and Sacred Heart High School. She entered the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1963, making perpetual vows in 1971.
Sister enjoyed a 20-year education career as teacher and administrator. In 1989, Sister felt privileged to...
Dr. Elseworth Philip
Jan 8, 2026
Dr. Elsworth Philip, born October 23, 1940, in Claremont, Antigua, passed away peacefully at his home in Matteson, Illinois, on January 8, 2026.
Dr. Philip was the first of fourteen children born to Lincoln and Miriam Philip. He was preceded in death by four of his siblings, his younger brothers Cardigan, Bosworth, and Calvin, and his younger sister El Roma.
A man...
William Helgersen
Jan 7, 2026
William "Bill" Helgersen, 85, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at his home in Mokena, Illinois.
William was born on June 20, 1940. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, Bill built a long and dedicated career as an electrician at EMD, where he worked on locomotive parts and was respected for his...
Thomas "Tom" J. McInerney
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas "Tom" J. McInerney, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 3, 2026. U.S Vietnam Navy Veteran. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was a member of the VFW in Mokena, IL. Avid fan of the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed the outdoors, watching and playing sports, and camping. Most of all he loved spending time with...
Susan Swistak-Estrada
Jan 3, 2026
Susan Swistake-Estrada, 61, of Tinley Park, IL.
Beloved wife of the late Sal Estrada, and the late life partner of Lawrence White.Loving sister of the late Sharon (Kevin Sobieck) Swistak-Sobieck.Dear daughter of the late Matthew and Joan Swistak.She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Susan enjoyed the simple comforts of life - time spent on her cozy couch, traveling...
Josephine Vrotney
Jan 3, 2026
JOSEPHINE “JO” VROTNEY January 20, 1938 – January 3, 2026
Josephine “Jo” Vrotney passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Lightways Hospice.
Jo was born on January 20, 1938, to Carmella and Joseph Riggio in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Stanley Vrotney, who passed away on June 7, 2015, and by her...
Bryan J. Martinez
Jan 3, 2026
Bryan J. Martinez, age 69, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 3, 2026. Devoted husband, father, and papa. Bryan took pride in his career as a senior planner at ComEd for 38 years. He was a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 725 and attended several national jamborees. Bryan enjoyed camping, fishing, hiking, traveling, wine tasting, and riding bikes. He...
William Shelby
Jan 2, 2026
William H. Shelby, age 78, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away January 2, 2026. U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran and 101st Airborne Division. William was a member of the American Legion Post 615 and the Bremen VFW Post 2791. William took great pride in his career as an electrician with IBEW Local 134 for over 30 years. Most of all...
Martin "Jim" Downey
Dec 26, 2025
Martin "Jim" J. Downey, age 85, late of Fort Myers, FL. formerly of Orland Park, IL. US Army 1st LT. Veteran. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Margaret " Peggy" Downey. Loving father of Kevin (Melissa) Downey, Kari (Cary) Dyer and the late Jeffrey Downey. Devoted and loving grandfather (Papa) of Nicholas and Zachary Downey, Lillian and Griffin...
Anna H. Frederick
Dec 20, 2025
Anna H. Frederick, age 92, late of Chicago, IL, passed away December 20, 2025. Devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Anna loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved wife of the late John E. Frederick. Loving mother of Richard Frederick, William (Gina) Frederick, Mary Margaret (Terry) Giese, and the late John...
Karen Christl
Dec 18, 2025
Karen J. Christl (nee Lantz), age 88, late of Orland Hills, IL, passed away December 18, 2025. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Karen worked for the Illinois Bell for nearly 40 years. Avid fan of reading and crossword puzzles. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren. Karen was a phenomenal mother and...
Michael Sinisi
Dec 18, 2025
Michael A. Sinisi, 75, late of Alsip, Illinois.
Beloved son of the late Michael A. and Antoinette Sinisi. Loving brother of James Sinisi. Cherished uncle of Daniel Sinisi, Melissa (Jeff) Crouse, and James Jr. Sinisi.
Michael was a man of simple joys and strong interests. He had a true passion for cooking, particularly enjoying the preparation of Asian cuisine, and could often...
Ruth Baker
Dec 17, 2025
Ruth D. Baker, née Mundt, age 98, late of Mokena, Illinois, formerly of Hometown, Illinois, passed away peacefully.
Beloved wife of the late Ray Baker, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Loving mother of Ron (MaryAnn, née Bennett) Baker, Rhonda Weisseg, and Rose (David) Rock. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Rebecca) Anderson, Lori (Scott) Mensik, the late Lauren Weisseg, Chuck...
Florence Karczewski
Dec 15, 2025
Florence Karczewski, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in Palos Park, Illinois.
Florence was a devoted homemaker whose life centered around caring for her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her greatest joy was time spent with her children and the generations that followed. Originally from the southwest side of Chicago, Florence was a...
Russell A. Dudeck
Dec 13, 2025
Russell A. Dudeck, age 78, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away December 13, 2025. U.S. Army Veteran. Devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. Russell enjoyed canoeing, fishing, going on bike rides, and photography. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Loving father of Denise DuCharme and the late Kenneth Dudeck. Cherished grandfather...
Carol A. Hora
Dec 8, 2025
Hora, Carol A. (nee Kocanda), age 76, late of Mokena, IL, passed away December 8, 2025.
Loving and devoted wife of Joseph Hora, Sr., daughter of the late Joseph and Lillian (nee Kotan) Kocanda, loving mother of Michelle (Tim) Mickens, Joseph (Maria) Hora, Jr., Frank (Diane) Hora, and Melissa (Brian) Albertson, dear grandmother of Brent (Allison), Zachary, Felicia, Ethan,...
John A. Weller
Dec 7, 2025
John A. Weller, age 80, late of Homewood, IL, passed away on December 7, 2025.
Born on December 4, 1945, in Flint, MI, to Russell A. and Helen Weller, John graduated from Durand High School and earned a master's degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He began his career as a minister in the United Methodist Church, serving faithfully for over 25...
Gail Kay Haug
Dec 3, 2025
Gail Kay (Evans) Haug lived up to her name as a true force of nature. She died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December, 3, 2025 from a stroke. She was 81.
Gail will be deeply missed by her surviving family: her devoted and adoring husband of 62 years, Elmer "Tom" Haug Sr., her son, Elmer "Tom" (Lauren Walsh) Haug Jr., her...
William Fritts
Dec 3, 2025
William "Bill" D. Fritts, age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.He was the loving father of Bill Fritts, Jim (Barbara) Fritts, Abby Fritts (Jon Barry), and Merissa Fritts, and the proud grandpa of Tommy and Graysen Fritts. Bill was the caring brother of Tom (Carol) Fritts and dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A hardworking and...
Robert "Bob" Cupp
Nov 27, 2025
Robert "Bob" Cupp, age 92, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully. A proud U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, Bob lived a long life marked by loyalty, humor, and a deep devotion to family.
Bob was the beloved husband of Joyce (née Werner) Cupp, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. He was the cherished father...
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