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Louis D'Antonio
Jan 19, 2026
Louis D'Antonio, of Mokena, Illinois (formerly of Blue Island), passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026.
Born on April 8, 1938, in Ripacandida, Italy, Louis was the beloved son of Carmela and Joseph D'Antonio, both of whom preceded him in death.
Louis devoted his career to Metra, last serving as a General Maintenance Foreman for the Rock Island and Illinois...
Sandra "Sandy" R. Matis
Jan 17, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" R. Matis (nee Novak), age 80, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 17, 2026. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Sandy enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, and traveling. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends, especially with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved wife of...
Karen L. Grady
Jan 14, 2026
Karen L. Grady (nee Keane), age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 14, 2026. Devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Parishioner of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL. Avid fan of playing Bingo and Bunco. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved wife of the late...
Marilyn Houle
Jan 12, 2026
Marilyn S. Houle, 89, late of Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late David Houle. Loving mother of Patrick, Joseph, and the late Michael Houle. Former owner of the Rosewood West in Crestwood.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM until of Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM at Queen of Martyrs/St. Gianna Parish 10240 South...
Jordan Weber Roman
Jan 11, 2026
Jordan Weber Roman of Oak Lawn, Illinois passed away on January 11th, 2026 at the age of 33, after a series of complications following an aspiration event at Christ Hospital. She passed peacefully in the arms of her husband, surrounded by family and friends.
Jordan was born on January 24th, 1992 to parents Tammy Alberico and Randy Alberico. She was raised...
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...
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...
Diane Cirelli
Dec 18, 2025
Diane E. Cirelli age 76 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of James Cirelli (1945-2013). Also preceded in death by parents Phillip and Evelyn Holden. Loving mother of Joseph (Sara) and Michelle Costello. Proud grandmother of Julie (Kyle), Sean, Kate, Jenna, and Joseph. Caring sister of Chuck (Jill) Holden and Joyce (Dennis) De Silva. Aunt to many nieces and nephews....
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...
Louis D'Antonio
Jan 19, 2026
Louis D'Antonio, of Mokena, Illinois (formerly of Blue Island), passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026.
Born on April 8, 1938, in Ripacandida, Italy, Louis was the beloved son of Carmela and Joseph D'Antonio, both of whom preceded him in death.
Louis devoted his career to Metra, last serving as a General Maintenance Foreman for the Rock Island and Illinois...
Sandra "Sandy" R. Matis
Jan 17, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" R. Matis (nee Novak), age 80, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 17, 2026. Devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Sandy enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking, and traveling. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends, especially with her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved wife of...
Karen L. Grady
Jan 14, 2026
Karen L. Grady (nee Keane), age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away January 14, 2026. Devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Parishioner of Trinity Lutheran Church in New Lenox, IL. Avid fan of playing Bingo and Bunco. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.
Beloved wife of the late...
Marilyn Houle
Jan 12, 2026
Marilyn S. Houle, 89, late of Evergreen Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late David Houle. Loving mother of Patrick, Joseph, and the late Michael Houle. Former owner of the Rosewood West in Crestwood.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10:00 AM until of Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM at Queen of Martyrs/St. Gianna Parish 10240 South...
Jordan Weber Roman
Jan 11, 2026
Jordan Weber Roman of Oak Lawn, Illinois passed away on January 11th, 2026 at the age of 33, after a series of complications following an aspiration event at Christ Hospital. She passed peacefully in the arms of her husband, surrounded by family and friends.
Jordan was born on January 24th, 1992 to parents Tammy Alberico and Randy Alberico. She was raised...
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...
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...
Diane Cirelli
Dec 18, 2025
Diane E. Cirelli age 76 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of James Cirelli (1945-2013). Also preceded in death by parents Phillip and Evelyn Holden. Loving mother of Joseph (Sara) and Michelle Costello. Proud grandmother of Julie (Kyle), Sean, Kate, Jenna, and Joseph. Caring sister of Chuck (Jill) Holden and Joyce (Dennis) De Silva. Aunt to many nieces and nephews....
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...
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