Scott D Connell
January 10, 2020
Scott D. Connell, age 54 of Steger, IL. passed away, January 10, 2020. Loving father of Nicholas Connell, Sean Connell, Jessica Charles, the late Ryan Scott Connell and the late Michael Butterfield. Dear brother of Susan (David) Atkins, James, Patrick, Katherine, Lori, Vicki Connell and the late Gary Connell. Scott is also survived by his former wife...
Dwight George Riester
January 7, 2020
Dwight “Ike” G. Riester, age 67, late of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Thornton, IL, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Corinne Riester, nee Austin. Devoted father of Calvin (Suzy) Neblett and Shawn Neblett. Grandfather of Zoe Neblett. Dear brother of Carole (Robert) Callahan, Mark (Sue) Riester, James (Jodie) Riester, John (Becky) Riester, and the late Charles...
Michael Angelo Tavernaro
January 7, 2020
Michael Angelo Tavernaro, age 58 of Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Loving son of Frances (nee Kasman) and the late James Tavernaro. Dear brother of Andrea (James) Hines and Gino Tavernaro. Proud uncle of James Hines, Jr. and Nicole Hines.
Visitation Monday, January 13, 2020 from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Smits,...
Margaret A. Pazanin
January 5, 2020
Margaret A. Pazanin, nee Kosteba, age 84, of Lynwood, IL, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Phillip B. Pazanin. Devoted mother of Philip (Mary), Paul (Judy), Glenn (Kathleen), Michael (Jeannine), and Todd (Linda) Pazanin. Proud grandmother of six grandchildren. Dear sister of Mary Ann (late Tom) Pedersoli and Stephen (late Virginia) Kosteba. Loving aunt...
Patricia C Majka
January 3, 2020
Patricia Carol Majka, nee Jaros, age 78, of Beecher, IL, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. Loving mother of Kenneth (Mary) Majka, Donald (Ann) Majka, Linda (Dan) Egenlauf, Nancy (Walter) Frejek, Christine Zupan, and Kelly Testa. Cherished grandmother of 20 grandchildren. Great grandmother of 8 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Larry (Susie) Jaros, Wally (Chris) Jaros and Cathy (Michael)...
Faye E. Murks
January 1, 2020
Faye E. Murks, nee Barnette, age 78, of Crete, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late James Robert "Bob" Murks. Loving mother of Patty (Steve) Gifford and Tammy Murks. Cherished grandmother of Steve Jr. (Rachel) Gifford, Josiah (Corinne) Gifford, Rachel Gifford and Ben (Jocelyn) Gifford. Great grandmother of Declan, Aidan, Seamus and...
Ryan Scott Connell
January 1, 2020
Ryan Scott Connell, age 28 of Steger, IL. passed away, January 1, 2020. Beloved son of Scott Connell and the late Sherry Connell. Cherished step-son of Rachel Teneyuca. Loving brother of Nicholas Connell, Sean Connell, Jessica Charles, and the late Michael Butterfield. Dear grandson of MaryAnn (late David) Butterfield, and the late Eileen Connell. Devoted cousin to many. Ryan...
Walter J Smith
January 1, 2020
Walter J. Smith, age 85 of South Chicago Heights, IL. passed away peacefully, January 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Beryl Lou R. Smith. Loving father of Beverley (Edward) Burke and Kimberly (Michael) Stokes. Cherished grandfather of Becky (Al) Coulson, Aaron (Lisa Briatta) Burke, Marilyn (Andrew) Campbell, Kelsey Stokes, and Elaine Stokes. Great grandfather of Alli, Jake, Natalie,...
Doris Mae Peterson
January 1, 2020
Doris Mae Peterson, nee Cornwell, age 80, of Thornton, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Thomas W. Peterson. Loving mother of Pamela (Rick) Rago and Cynthia (Paul) Novak. Proud grandmother of Alissa Rago, Emily (Cory) Weber, David (Cara) Novak and Megan Novak; great-grandmother of Maya, Kylie, Fynlee, Everly, and Hadley. Dearest sister of...
Katherine Brucker
December 30, 2019
Katherine Brucker, nee Williams, age 76, of South Holland, IL passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Armond J. Brucker. Loving mother of Kimberly (Philip) Kaiser and the late Bryan Brucker. Dear sister of Harold Williams and John (Barbara) Williams. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted...
Alexander Ruiz
December 30, 2019
Alexander Ruiz, age 72, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2019. Beloved husband of Rosalie Ruiz. Loving father of Diana Ruiz, Alexander Ruiz Jr., Joel Ruiz and the late Estella Ruiz. Cherished grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Dear brother of John (Joan) Ruiz, Oralia Ruiz, Amadita (Albert) Martinez, the late Ramon...
Arlene J. Boyd
December 29, 2019
Arlene J. Boyd, age 83, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 29, 2019. Devoted mother of Debra (Barton Nudelman) Plant, Sandra (late John) Ward, and the late Terry (late William) Cummins. Proud grandmother of Joshua (Lynsie) Cummins, Joseph Cummins, Ryan (Heather) Ward, Jeff Dietz, Timothy Dietz, and Melissa (John) Guerrini; great-grandmother of eight. Dear sister of Frank...
John W Whitescarver
December 27, 2019
John W Whitescarver, age 71, of Lynwood, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Janice Whitescarver nee Heller. Loving father of Joseph Whitescarver, Karen (Brad) Malucci, and Dave Whitescarver. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dear brother of Bernadine “Rita” Bogdanowicz, Julie (Kenneth) Bradley, Don (Isabel) Termini, Thursa (Tony) Jones. John...
Shirley M. Tanis Van Es
December 24, 2019
Shirley M. Tanis Van Es , nee Zandstra, age 87, of Crete, IL, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Beloved wife of Frank Van Es, and the late William Tanis. Loving mother of Tom (Cheryl) Tanis, Trudy (Don) Kooy, Larry Tanis, Lorrie (Tim) McNabney, and Wesley (Cheryl) Tanis. Proud grandmother of seven; ...
Pearl Spinozzi
December 23, 2019
Pearl Spinozzi nee Paoletti, age 94, late of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday, December 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Spinozzi Sr. Loving mother of Sharon Zerante, late Anthony Spinozzi Jr. and the late Robert (Peg) Spinozzi. Cherished grandmother of Kim (Jeff) Adams, Stacy (Josh) Mattio and Jill (Wade) Hill. Cherished great grandmother of...
John Louis Bodnar Sr.
December 22, 2019
John Louis Bodnar Sr., age 79, of Schererville, IN, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Beloved husband of Yolanda Bodnar, nee Johnson. Devoted father of John (Wendy) Bodnar, Janette (Peter) Rebeles, and the late Donald Bodnar, who passed away December 19, 2019. Dear grandfather of seven; great-grandfather of three. Preceded in death by his parents Julius and Velma Bodnar....
Henry W. Luebke
December 19, 2019
Henry W. Luebke, age 91, late of Homer Glen, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Nicla Luebke, nee Carli. Loving father of Jan (Dirk) Swiderek, Karyn (Harry) Madorin, late Mark (Pam) Luebke, and the late Steven Luebke. Proud grandfather of Dana, Julie, Elise, Nick, and Kayla. Dear brother-in-law of...
Willie Franklin Edwards
December 19, 2019
Willie Franklin Edwards, age 91, of Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved father of Sharon M. Ryals, J. Denise Hays, and Daryl F. Edwards. Cherished grandfather/great grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Dear brother of Roy, Charles, Larry Edwards, and Jean Swanson, and the late Luberta Marfisi. Willie was a retired...
Donald Arthur Bodnar
December 19, 2019
Donald Arthur Bodnar, age 56, of Griffith, IN, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019. Dear son of Yolanda and the late John Bodnar Sr.. Loving brother of John (Wendy) Bodnar and Janette (Peter) Rebeles.
A visitation for Donald Bodnar and his father John L. Bodnar Sr. will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until...
Joseph S. Haggard
December 19, 2019
Joseph S. Haggard, age 85, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Haggard, nee Fairchild. Loving father of Richard Haggard, Sherry (William) Lightcap, and Joseph Haggard Jr. Dear brother of James Haggard and Grace Wuerzinger. Preceded in death by his parents James and Edna Haggard. Joseph...
