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Charles A. Hoerner, Sr.

Charles A. Hoerner, Sr.

Oct 19, 2017

Charles A. Hoerner, Sr. age 96, of Hazel Crest, IL passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Margaret Hoerner, nee Bloom. Loving father of Janice Klausner, Cheryl (Gary) Chick, and Charles A. (Deborah) Hoerner, Jr. Devoted grandfather of Kenneth (Karina) Klausner, Bradley (Angela) Klausner, Karl Klausner, Katherine (Jeremy) Pauken, Matthew Chick, and Cody Hoerner and great-grandfather of Delilah,...

Kathleen M Salazar

Kathleen M Salazar

Oct 18, 2017

Kathleen M. Salazar (nee Labedz), age 50 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 18, 2017. Beloved daughter of Mark and Sharon Labedz; loving wife of Joe for 9 years; adoring mother of Katelyn M. Greene and Ryan M. Greene; cherished sister of Charles Labedz, John Labedz, Mark (Jackie) Labedz, and Linda Garcia; adoring aunt of Jessica, Tyler, Joshua, Zachary,...

Charles Henry Boender

Charles Henry Boender

Oct 18, 2017

Charles Henry Boender, age 87, of Highland, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 with family by his side. He was born on October 11, 1930 to Lawrence and Cora Boender of Munster, IN. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mae (Eenigenburg) Boender and their three children, Calvin (Marla) Boender, Cynthia (Don) Trykall, and Susan (Joseph)...

John F. Van Schepen

John F. Van Schepen

Oct 16, 2017

John F. Van Schepen, age 98, of South Holland, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, October 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Henrietta Van Schepen, nee Zeilenga and the late Shirley Pals. Loving father of Joan (Mike) Anderson, Jim (Deb) Van Schepen, Deb (late Don) Patterson, Lynette (Karl) Lammers, Randall (Kris) Van Schepen and Michael (Lydia)...

Jeanne F. Gardner

Jeanne F. Gardner

Oct 16, 2017

Jeanne Florence Gardner Born Jeanne Hedberg on April 27, 1925, she was the daughter of Milford Hedberg and Florence Larson, descendants of Swedish immigrants. Pretty and outgoing, she dated and corresponded with many servicemen during WWII while working at Chicago Bridge & Iron, which made landing craft for the war effort. One returning serviceman, Charles Gardner, won the prize and...

James Sprouse

James Sprouse

Oct 15, 2017

James W. Sprouse, age 80 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandy for 43 years; loving father of the late Kimala Sprouse, Tom Denny, James Denny, Dana Sprouse, Tracy Sprouse, Stacy Sprouse, Cathy (Darneil) Avant and Jason (Megan) Sprouse; adoring grandfather of Brian, Heather, Josh, T.J., Elizabeth, Shelly, Autumn, Alyssa, Jarred, Matthew, Austin, Chantal,...

Eric A Moberg

Eric A Moberg

Oct 15, 2017

Eric A. Moberg, age 68 of Glenwood, IL. passed away peacefully, October 15, 2017. Beloved son of the late Eric and Evelyn Moberg; loving husband of Linda for 38 years; adoring father of the late Kimberly Moberg; cherished brother of Leslie (Carl) McCourt and Gustav (Mary) Moberg; adoring uncle of Scott Moberg, Raymond (Elizabeth) Slover, Susan Slover, Kristen (Bryan) Kozy-Jinks,...

Kenneth George Olthoff

Kenneth George Olthoff

Oct 15, 2017

Kenneth George Olthoff, age 57, of Linthicum, MD, passed away suddenly Sunday, October 15, 2017. Ken was born November 18, 1957 to Helen and George Olthoff in Harvey, IL. He is survived by his mother, Helen Olthoff, a brother Jack (Susan) Olthoff, and numerous cousins and friends who will miss him. Ken had a wide variety of interests which he...

Richard F. Draus

Richard F. Draus

Oct 15, 2017

Richard F. Draus, age 89, of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. Born March 28, 1928 to Andrew and Anna (Opyt) Draus in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his daughter Richelle Lincoln of Highland Heights, Ohio and son Kenneth (Darlene) Draus of South Holland, IL and his grandchildren Richard “Woody” Lincoln and Joseph Lincoln both of...

Rayburn Burton

Rayburn Burton

Oct 13, 2017

Rayburn W. Burton, age 86 of Bourbonnais, IL. passed away peacefully, October 13, 2017. Beloved husband of the late LuCinda; loving father of Larry (MaryRose) Burton, Cheryl (late Robert) Carstens; adoring grandfather of Adam (Anna) Burton, Sarah (Brandon) O’Conner, Luke Burton, Rachael Burton, Jennifer Galindo, Robert (Lani) Carstens and Kevin (Cassandra) Carstons; 7 great grandchildren. Ray retired from the railroad,...

Charles Leroy Botta Sr.

Charles Leroy Botta Sr.

Oct 13, 2017

Charles Leroy Botta Sr., age 83, of Harvey, IL, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, October 13, 2017, after a brief illness. He was born on February 16, 1934, in Chicago to Helen and Charles J. Botta. For 62 years, he was the beloved husband of Irene E. Botta, nee Costigan. Loving father of Charles (Eve) Botta Jr., Barbara...

Kerry D Johnston

Kerry D Johnston

Oct 11, 2017

Kerry D. Johnston, age 67 of Crete, IL. passed away peacefully, October 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Alice for 47 years; loving father of Kerry (Laurie) Johnston, Rebecca (Michael) Powell, Heather (David) Sinde, and Elizabeth (Issom) Beituni; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Abbi, Ryan, Anthony, Mikey, Zachary, Josh, Olivia, Dylan and Ramey; beloved son of Ken and Diane Johnston; dearest brother...

Joyce Jongsma

Joyce Jongsma

Oct 11, 2017

Joyce Jongsma, age 82, of Crete, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Beloved wife of Harry Jongsma. Devoted mother of Penny (Dennis) Triezenberg, Daniel (late Patricia) Jongsma, Judith (John) Bobalik, and Howard Jongsma. Loving grandmother of six; great-grandmother of seven. Dearest sister of JoAnn Bachar and Richard (Shirley) Lee, and sister to numerous foster sisters including Sharyn Watts...

Margaret Mccormick

Margaret Mccormick

Oct 9, 2017

Margaret “Peg” McCormick (nee Martin-Older), age 88 of Steger, IL. passed away peacefully, October 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Dick” McCormick; loving mother of Ed (Gayle) McCormick, Joyce (David) Ludwa, Margaret McCormick, the late Bill (Bonnie) McCormick, Kathy (Tim) Hannon, the late Michael (Suzan) McCormick, Barbara (Paul) McCormick Somerville, Patricia (Dave) Bonadona, and Robert McCormick; adoring grandmother...

Mary "Kathie" K. Delby

Mary "Kathie" K. Delby

Oct 6, 2017

Mary “ Kathie” K. Delby, nee LeBell, age 62, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2017. Beloved wife of Guy Delby. Loving mother of Corey, Sean (Carolyn), Ryan (Jill), and Jeremy Delby. Cherished grandmother of Austin. Fond sister of Robin Rossi. Dear daughter of Raymond (late Mary) LeBell. Visitation, Monday, October 9, 2017 from 3:00 –...

John V. Pearson

John V. Pearson

Oct 6, 2017

John V. Pearson, age 70, of Crete, IL, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra Pearson, nee Silzer. Father of Michele (Paul) Weir, John V. (Audrey) Pearson II, and Stacey Pearson-Donohue. Grandfather of Aaron and Tyler Hoffman, Grayson Purdy, Alexandria and Mariah Wertelka, John Vance Pearson III, Mark and Sara Donohue. Brother of the late Robert...

Mildred "Millie" Yonkman

Mildred "Millie" Yonkman

Oct 6, 2017

Mildred “Millie” Yonkman, nee Mossel, age 88, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Friday, October 6, 2017. Millie is survived by her five children: Barbara (Nick) Minigan, Jerry (TaTa) Yonkman, Robert (Patty) Yonkman, Judy (John) Roper, and William (Jazmin) Yonkman; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Sister of Jackie Henderson and Rev. George (Eunice) Mossel. Preceded in death by her husband...

Stanley P Zych

Stanley P Zych

Oct 5, 2017

Stanley P. Zych, age 93, of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Antoinette (Curzyldo). Loving father of Mark (Monica) Zych and the late Darrin Zych. Cherished grandfather of Aaron, Corey and Kevin Zych, Megan (Jason) Mesick, Joshua and Kaitlyn Heffren. Adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Marjorie Fransen

Marjorie Fransen

Oct 4, 2017

Marjorie Fransen, nee Trayling, age 96, of South Holland, IL, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert Fransen. Loving mother of James (Jill) Fransen and Pamela (Rick) Furst. Cherished grandmother of Robert (Lindsie) Fransen, James Fransen II, Allison (Ryan) Van Dommelen, Jenny (Kevin) Haartman, and Jonathan Furst; great-grandmother of Zachary, Conner, Braeden, Sadie, Abigail and...

Raymond Lee Rodriguez

Raymond Lee Rodriguez

Oct 3, 2017

Raymond Lee Rodriguez, age 49, of Sauk Village, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017. Loving son of Ramiro (late Clara) Rodriguez. Fond step-father of Erica Moore, Danielle Smith and David Buty. Dear brother of Earlene Levesque, Judy Kirk, Elena Valdez, Dahlia Garza, Gloria Ayala, Belinda (Randy) Dover and Debbie Zola. Caring former husband of Debra Rodriguez. Cherished uncle of...

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