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Carl E. Swenson
October 29, 2019
Carl E. Swenson, age 62, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Dear brother of Marie (Tom) Kavalauskas, Peter Skourles, David (Monica Simoni) Swenson, Paul (Marianne) Swenson, and Glenn (Mary Kirby) Swenson. Uncle of many nephews and nieces.
A memorial...
Albert Gamboa
October 26, 2019
Albert Gamboa, age 73, of Beecher, IL passed away peacefully, October 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Camara Gamboa. Loving father of Diana (Michael) Marsh, and Theresa (Bobby) Berner. Loving and Devoted friend of Glenna Basile. Fond grandfather of Vincenzo, and Sophia Marsh. Dear brother of Benito Gamboa, Ric Gamboa, Carmen Miranda, Rachel Sayler, and Alma Esteras. Albert...
Joyce S. Lester
October 26, 2019
Joyce S. Lester, nee Schroeder, age 75 of Frankfort, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Loving mother of Carol (Robert) Garcia and Brian (Jennifer) Lester. Proud grandmother of Kate, Alex, and Kelly Garcia, and Abygale and Margaret Lester. Dear sister of Don (Mary) Schroeder. Preceded in death by her parents Henry and Dorothy Schroeder. Joyce was...
Ernest "Bud" Kaye, Sr.
October 26, 2019
Ernest “Bud” Kaye Sr., age 79 of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2019. Dear father of Bo Kaye, Jeff (Lisa Middleton) Kaye, and Scott Kaye. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Robyn Valente, Gerri Wilder, and the late Bonnie Cassilo. Preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Sally Kaye.
...Billy G. Whatley
October 26, 2019
Billy G. Whatley, age 82, of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully October 26, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Annie Ruth Whatley, nee Beard. Loving father of late William (Tina) Whatley, Theresa (Paul) Schafer, John Whatley, Janice Whatley, Christopher (Elisa) Whatley. Cherished grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of many great-grandchildren. Dearest brother of Margie (Johnnie) Hawkins. Billy was preceded...
Lynn O. Sayre
October 25, 2019
Lynn O. Sayre, age 67, of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019. Beloved husband of Cynthia Sayre, nee Gasbarro. Loving father of Todd (Jessica) Sayre, Jason Sayre and Michelle Sayre. Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Elsa, Anthony, Julian, Malya, Hannah, and Emma. Great grandfather of Kingsley and Everett. Lynn retired from Chicago Heights Steel...
Joyce L. Kramer
October 25, 2019
Joyce L. Kramer, nee Pals, age 85, of South Holland, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 25, 2019 while being cared for at Journey Senior Living in Merrillville, IN.
Joyce was born May 12 th , 1934 and is survived by her beloved husband Edward Kramer. Both Joyce and...
Kyong Heaney
October 22, 2019
Kyong Heaney, nee Te Dok, age 74, of Franklin Park, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Beloved wife of Paul Moore. Dear sister of Kim Chun Sim, late Kim Hea Sim, and the late Kim Hva Sim. Kind aunt of five nieces: Nathalie Morelli, Elisabetta Cogliati, Monica Cogliati, Nam Jung Suk, and Nam Jung Ju. Preceded...
Fred W. Abendroth
October 22, 2019
Fred William Abendroth Jr., of Steger, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2019. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Abendroth, nee Hogan. Loving father of Linda (Tom) Sigrist, Caryn (Mark) Nagingast and Kurt (Danielle) Abendroth; step-father of Susan Arias, Arthur Hofmann and Amy Zazzetti. Cherished grandfather of Christopher, Sara, Joey, Matthew, Sarah, Jacob, late Antonio ; great-grandfather of Valintina Ida...
Joseph R. Zola
October 21, 2019
The family and friends of Joseph R. Zola are extremely saddened by his sudden passing on Oct. 21. Born on November 3,1987 to Jeffrey and Deborah; he grew up in the South suburbs of Chicago. He was a part of the football team, baseball team, drama arts, and JROTC at Bloom Trail High School.
In 2007 he...
Cassandra I. Downing
October 21, 2019
Cassandra I. Downing, age 33, or Crown Point, IN, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Loving daughter of Dawn Downing and Gary Downing Sr. Dear sister of Gary (Anna) Downing Jr. Cassie will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Visitation Friday, November 1, 2019 from 1:00 - 5:45 P.M. with a funeral service...
Seija I. St. Jacques
October 21, 2019
Seija I. St. Jacques, nee Makinen, age 85, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William St. Jacques. Loving mother of Seija Oliver and Eero St. Jacques. Cherished grandmother of Ashley and Ian Felger. Seija will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Services will...
Maria Manrriquez
October 20, 2019
Maria Manrriquez, nee Fiscal, age 59, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Beloved wife of Ruben Manrriquez. Loving mother of Ivan (Gabriela) Manrriquez and Ruben Manrriquez. Cherished grandmother of Aiyana. Dear sister of Sara, Irene, Ruth, Rebecca, Nohemi, Abel, Juan, Ricardo and the late Jose. Preceded in death by her parents Abel and...
Marilyn Louise Mccune
October 19, 2019
Marilyn Louise McCune (nee Goetz), 86, of Onalaska, WI passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the home of her son.
She was born in Oak Park, IL, living in Chicago, IL (Mt. Greenwood), Dolton IL, South Holland IL, Streamwood, IL, and Chandler AZ prior to moving to Onalaska for her final six years. She...
Kathleen R. Dennis
October 18, 2019
Kathleen R. Dennis, nee Denson, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, October 18, 2019. Beloved wife of Richard Dennis. Loving mother of Cindy (Garry) Wollenzien, Christina (Paul) Bennett, Roger (Dawn) Dennis, Richard (Karin) Dennis, Peter Dennis, and Ruby (Fred) Weber. Proud grandmother of Crystal (Manly) McIlwain, Jordan (Meghan) Bennett, Jade (Eric) Mueller and Sarah Dennis;...
Patrick M Meehan
October 18, 2019
Patrick M Meehan, age 68 of Crete, Illinois, passed away peacefully October 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Mary Beth Meehan nee Blackburn. Loving father of Katie (Andy) Ecklund, Michael (Jennifer) Meehan, Maggie (Kevin) Barbeau, and Annie (Brian) Mathews. Cherished grandfather of Cora, Audrey, Michael, Joseph, late George Andrew, and the late Edith Marie. Dear brother of the late Dennis,...
Jean M. Kozak
October 17, 2019
Jean M. Kozak, nee Ludwicki, age 91, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019. Beloved wife of the late John J. Kozak. Loving mother of Cindy (Roy) Rick and Wayne (Janet) Kozak. Proud grandmother of Brian (Meryl) Kozak and Kevin (Rachel) Kozak. Dear sister of the late Arthur (late Mildred) Ludwicki and late...
Cheryl L. Yandell
October 16, 2019
Cheryl L. Yandell, nee Voss, age 72, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Michael Yandell. Loving daughter of Robert and the late Lena Voss. Dearest sister of Bonnie (David) Ravesloot. Fond aunt of Todd (Holly) Ravesloot and Brent (Lisa) Ravesloot, and great-aunt of seven great-nieces and great-nephews. Dear...
Lexie Sue Tucker
October 14, 2019
Lexie Sue Tucker, nee Ryans, age 86, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Beloved wife of Virgil L. Tucker. Preceded in death by her siblings Eva Louise Holt Darnell, Shirley Hardison, and Betty Jo. Cherished aunt of Wilma, Betty Jo, Deborah Lynn, Michael and Johna; great-aunt of Danielle Moss, Justin Ptak, Joe Ptak, James...
Mildred "Micki" Currier
October 13, 2019
Mildred “Micki” Currier, 98, a long-time resident of Steger, passed away peacefully on October 13 at a daughter’s home. The family will receive family and friends at the Smits, Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Road, Steger, IL, 60475 from 2–6PM on Sunday, October 20 th . On Monday, October 21 st , at 10:00 AM a Funeral...
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