Robert W. Morgan
May 31, 2018
Robert W. Morgan, age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. Loving father of Mark (Conni) Morgan, David (Stephanie) Morgan, and Ruth Morgan. Dear grandfather of 4 grandchildren: Alex and Cassi, and Ty and Cade. Fond brother of James, George, and Edna. Services will be private.
Judith E. Gowan
May 31, 2018
Judith E. Gowan, nee Sommer, age 96, of Cedar Lake, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Samuel A. Gowan. Loving mother of Marie (Robert) Lagestee, William Gowan, and Marlene (late Thomas) Grens. Cherished grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Muriel Mumford and the late...
Franklin J Padilla
May 28, 2018
Franklin J. Padilla, age 77, of Crete, IL passed away peacefully on May 28, 2018, after a long health battle. Beloved companion of Jennifer Baughman; loving father of Alejandra (Mario), Maria Padilla and Timothy Padilla; adoring grandfather of Felix Hernandez, Caesar Hernandez, and Victoria Hernandez; cherished great-grandfather of several; beloved uncle of many. Franklin, also known as Frank, was a...
Elva D. Blackwell
May 28, 2018
Elva D. Blackwell, age 91, of South Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully, May 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Blackwell for over 50 years; loving mother of Bill (Nancy) Blackwell, Cathy (Adnan) Zorba and Sharon Blackwell; adoring grandmother of Kari, Matthew, and Andrew; cherished great-grandmother of Zaina, the late Katarina, Gianna, Hunter and Ava. Elva will be...
Pearl W. Leistra
May 28, 2018
Pearl W. Leistra, nee Zylstra, age 97, of South Holland, IL went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 28, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Philip W. Leistra. Dear mother of the late Philip (late Nancy) Leistra Jr., Wayne (Kathy) Leistra, Cynthia Leistra (late Howard) Cole, and Jim (Laura) Leistra. Loving grandmother of Philip W. (fiancée Ashleigh...
Leona Y. Mcguire
May 26, 2018
Leona Y. McGuire (nee Hansen), age 91 of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Richard McGuire. Loving mother of Sandra Tohmetz, Richard (Penny) McGuire, and the late Terrance (late MaryBeth) McGuire. Cherished grandmother of Brent Fitzler, Erica McGuire, Dawn (Troy) Baylor, and Kelly (Donnie JR) Brown. Adoring great-grandmother of Danny Julius, the...
James F Byrne
May 26, 2018
James F. Byrne, age 53 of South Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully May 26, 2018. Loving father of Kyle Byrne. Dear son of Carol A. (late Ray) Mueller-Byrne. Cherished brother of Randy Byrne. Fond uncle of Amanda, Randi Rae and Dalton and Great uncle of Atticus, Magnolia Grace & Nova RaeAnn. James will be dearly missed by all who...
Sandra Jean Wilkening
May 25, 2018
Sandra Jean Wilkening, nee Faber, age 75, of Lansing, IL, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. Beloved wife of Jack E. Wilkening. Loving mother of Ann (Dan) Persenaire, John (Lea) Wilkening, and Keith (Amy) Wilkening. Devoted grandmother of Hannah, Adam, Annaleah, and Daniel Persenaire; Jack and Joshua Wilkening; and Alayna and Grant Wilkening.
Dear sister of Florence...
Chandler S. Cowser
May 22, 2018
Chandler S. Cowser, age 22, of Valparaiso, IN passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Loving son of Steven and Cathleen Cowser. Dear grandson of Mariann and the late James Candreva Sr. and Faye and the late Thomas Cowser. Beloved nephew to several aunts and uncles and loving cousin to many. Devoted friend to many. Chandler was loved and will...
Lillian R. Kowalczyk
May 22, 2018
Lillian R. Kowalczyk, nee Prokop, age 87, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward Kowalczyk. Loving mother of the late Mark (Leslie) Kowalczyk, Linda (late Paul) Hummel, Bonnie Johnson, Paul Kowalczyk, and the late Mary Cicora. Proud grandmother of 14; great-grandmother of 18. Dearest sister of...
William E Klinger
May 18, 2018
William “Bill” E. Klinger, age 67 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, May 18, 2018. Beloved son of the late William and Isabell Klinger; loving father of Lauren Prelwitz and Brenda Klinger; adoring brother of Cheryl (Wayne) Segneri; cherished uncle of Jason (Christine) Segneri, Rachael (Scott) Regnier, and Susie Segneri; dearest cousin to many. Bill will be dearly missed by...
Windee Marie Martin
May 13, 2018
WinDee Marie Martin, age 37, of Thornton, IL, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.Beloved daughter of Loretta Martin and the late Darrell Martin, Sr. Dear sister of Darrell (Nicole) Martin, Jr., Adam (Christine) Martin and Joseph (Fiancé Precious Beason) Martin. Kind aunt of several nieces and nephews. WinDee was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all...
James N. Drenth
May 13, 2018
James N. Drenth, age 90, of South Holland, IL, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Drenth, nee Boomsma. Loving father of Sandy (Don) Zirbel and Jeff (Sue) Drenth. Proud Grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Edna (Ray) Meeter, Cal (Alice) Drenth, Lucille (late Ray)...
Agnes A. Mccormack
May 12, 2018
Agnes A. McCormack, nee Madvar, age 88, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Edward McCormack. Loving mother of Judy (Peter) Panozzo and John (Renee) McCormack. Cherished grandmother of Celine, Teagan, Reece, Brenna and Brianna. Preceded in death by her siblings Emil Madvar, Louis Madvar and Catherine Madvar. Agnes will...
Glenn "Woody" A. Vanderwoude
May 12, 2018
Glenn “Woody” VanderWoude, age 58, of Lansing, formerly of Lynwood, IL, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018. Loving father of Rodney (Rachel) VanderWoude and step-father of Ryan (Nicole) Olejnik, Rachel Olejnik, and Christopher (Jori) Olejnik. Proud grandfather of 3 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Dear brother of Mary Beth (Robert) Terpstra, Lois (Robert) VanderWoude, late John VanderWoude, Herman...
Laverne J. Van Drunen
May 12, 2018
Laverne J. Van Drunen, nee Vree, age 88, of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John A. Van Drunen. Loving mother of six sons: Lawrence (Joan) Van Drunen, Michael (Deborah) Van Drunen, John (Nancy) Van Drunen, Daniel (Diane) Van Drunen, Steven (Mary) Van Drunen, and Ronald (Denise) Van Drunen; and...
Peter J Panozzo
May 11, 2018
Peter J. Panozzo, age 84, of Thornton, IL passed away peacefully on May 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Marilyn Panozzo, nee Serpless. Loving father of Peter (Debbie) Panozzo, the late Jeffrey Panozzo, and the late David Panozzo. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Mary Ostarello, the late Aldo Panozzo, the late Amelia Turturillo, and...
Karen M. Perchinski
May 8, 2018
Karen M. Perchinski, nee Henry, age 68 of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 8, 2018. Loving mother of Tim Perchinski and Elizabeth (Roger) Galvan. Cherished grandmother of Jake Sopko, Payton Perchinski, Emma Perchinski, Zac Galvan, Nola Galvan and Rozzlin Galvan. Dear sister of Barbara (David) Michalak, Rita Henry and Mary (Tom Szot)...
Donna Tello
May 7, 2018
Donna Lee Tello was born February 20, 1947 to her loving parents Donald and Ann Whitmer. She was born and raised in Chicago and later moved to Chicago Heights. Donna graduated from Bloom High School in 1965.
Donna’s life’s passion was being a mother to her children. She was also an avid animal lover, for some time...
Linda Joy Hicks-Gillmore
May 7, 2018
Linda Joy Hicks-Gillmore, age 64, late of Chicago, passed away peacefully Monday, May 7, 2018. Beloved wife of Melvin D. Gillmore. Dearest sister of Walt Witkowski, Carol Gregoric, Margaret Dolezal, Rita Witkowski, and the late Kenneth Witkowski. Kind aunt of Robert Gregoric, Sandra Sofere, Kenneth Witkowski, Darrick Witkowski, Meghan DaGrava, Kathleen Smith, Kara Dolezal, and Adam Dolezal. Proud grandma of...
