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John Sasveld Jr.

John Sasveld Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

John Sasveld Jr., age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 9, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital surrounded by his family. John served in the U.S. Army 31st Infantry Regiment in the Korean War and was awarded, among others, the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal and two Korean Presidential Unit Citation awards for participation in the...

Wayne Allen Underwood

Wayne Allen Underwood

Mar 7, 2024

Wayne A. Underwood, age 69, late of Mokena, IL passed away March 7th, 2024. Beloved spouse of Pauline Kontalonis. Loving father of Michelle Underwood (Tim O'Hagan) and Samantha (Zac) Putnam. Proud grandpa of Callahan, Cormac, and Declan. Dear brother of Ray, Donna, and Gregg Underwood. Caring uncle of Ray, Michael, Mark, and Crystal. Wayne had a big heart and loved...

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Mar 2, 2024

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta, age 39, late of Mokena, IL. Graduate Mokena Jr High, Lincoln-Way High School, class of 2002 and attended Joliet Junior College. Loving daughter of Anthony and Barbara Kuchta. Cherished sister of Matthew (Jennifer) Kuchta. Caring cousin of many. Preceded in death by her grandparents Rudolph & Sophie Kuchta, Erwin & Dorothy Beisel aunt and uncle Robert &...

Richard E. Kinder

Richard E. Kinder

Mar 2, 2024

Richard E. Kinder, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away March 2, 2024, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. U.S Navy Veteran. Richard was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Mokena, IL. Avid fan of Butler University Basketball, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Sheree and has been to...

Melissa L. Tetlow

Melissa L. Tetlow

Feb 29, 2024

Melissa Lynn Tetlow of Lockport, IL, age 32, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born January 14, 1992 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL. Raised in Tinley Park & Lockport, Melissa graduated from Lockport Township High School & Joliet Junior College in Culinary Arts. She went on to become a...

Ellen M. Hallahan

Ellen M. Hallahan

Feb 25, 2024

Ellen M. Hallahan nee Werth, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Hallahan. Loving mother of the late Timothy, late Susan (Dennis) Ohl, Dennis (Cindy), Patricia (Ron) Pillsbury, John (Eva), and Deborah Glowicki. Caring grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 17. Preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Werth, and brother...

George E. Brown

George E. Brown

Feb 25, 2024

George E. Brown, age 81, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away February 25, 2024. Proud US Navy Veteran and 30 year Retired Chicago Police Officer. George was born in Chicago to John Frankin and Helene Brown. Beloved husband of the late Sandra J. Brown. Loving father of Linda (Don) Bragiel, and Gary (Lisa) Brown. Loving grandfather of Luke, Clayton,...

Richard L. Furlong

Richard L. Furlong

Feb 22, 2024

Richard Lawrence Furlong, 81, late of Crest Hill formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Passed peacefully on February 22, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Tinley Park most of his life before moving to Crest Hill. Retired in 2003 from CNA Insurance after many dedicated years. Rich was a proud graduate of Leo High School class of 1959, and...

Brian A. Cassidy

Brian A. Cassidy

Feb 21, 2024

Brian A. Cassidy, age 62, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital. Brian was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a member of the Chicago Nomads Ski Club. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Laura Cassidy nee Long for 37 years. Loving father...

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Feb 20, 2024

Megan A. Golembiewski, 38, suddenly of Mokena, IL. Beloved mother of Georgia and Hannah. Loving daughter of John and Carol Golembiewski. Dear sister of Scott, the late Greg (Holly), and Marc Golembiewski. Long time love of her life Ryan Goetsch and beautiful daughter Ava. Dearest niece of many aunts and uncles and cousin of many. Preceded in death by her...

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Feb 19, 2024

Anthony J. Vicchiollo, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony enjoyed fishing, bowling, repairing TV’s, metal detecting, and playing the harmonica. He was an avid handy man. Long time parishioner of Zion Lutheran Church. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his...

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 17, 2024. Frank was past President of Tinley Park-Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Kiwanis International for several years. Frank took great pride in organizing the Tinley Park Oktoberfest every year. His fondest hobby was wood working. Most of all he loved spending time...

Kristin Ami Tidball

Kristin Ami Tidball

Feb 17, 2024

Kristin Ami Tidball, passed suddenly at age 43. Beloved daughter of Jodi Edborg and Charles (Donna) Tidball. Loving sister of Bradley, Jillian, Matthew, Christian, Lisa (Patrick) Fuller, Whitney (Brandon) Payne. Dear granddaughter of Evelyn Edborg. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews, and loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024,...

Charlene S. Farrell

Charlene S. Farrell

Feb 15, 2024

Charlene S. Farrell (nee Siano), age 72, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away February 15, 2024, at her home. Charlene was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the cerebellum on December 24, 2023. She graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, she attended Judson College and graduated from Saint Xaviers University with a degree in early childhood education. She...

Paula Konchan

Paula Konchan

Feb 13, 2024

Paula Konchan, nee Lacijan, age 90, late of Tinley Park, IL. Preceded in death by her parents Ludwig & Anna Lacijan, and her husband Frederick J. Konchan. Loving mother of Diane (Martin) O'Hearn, Robert (Germaine) Konchan, Patrice (William) Carden, Richard (Beth) Konchan, Frederick (Mary) Konchan. Cherished sister of Mary Lacijan. Caring grandmother of Daniel (Stephanie), Lizzie, Emily, Kathryn, Dylan, Grace,...

Phyllis A. Jagiello

Phyllis A. Jagiello

Feb 12, 2024

Phyllis A. Jagiello, age 82, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Walter Jagiello. Loving mother of of Keith (Linda), Alan (Lisa), Mark (Wendi) and Karen (Kenneth) Anderson. Proud grandmother of 8, dear great grandmother of 2. Phyllis was a courageous and fierce warrior, having survived cancer for 25 years. She loved and was loved by all...

Mary Darlene "Dolly" Majerczyk

Mary Darlene "Dolly" Majerczyk

Feb 11, 2024

Mary D. Majerczyk, age 96, late of Crestwood, IL. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Bennett, and Frank Majerczyk. Loving mother of LeeAnn (Joseph) Dominick, Maryann (Ron) Baker, Patricia (Dave) Wabick. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Rebecca) Anderson, Lori (Scott) Mensik, Chuck (Jenna) Baker, Kimberly (Sean) Phillips, Dawn (Jason) Mirabella, John (Beth) Schramm, Stephanie (Jeff) Neuman, Breanna (Jason)Reinike, DJ (Amber) Wabick,...

John H. Putz

John H. Putz

Feb 8, 2024

John H. Putz, age 93, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully February 8, 2024. Beloved husband of 70 years to Rhea "Bunny" Putz (nee Pazier). Loving father of Jack (Lynne), Michael, Patrick (Maria), Thomas (Jacqui) and Joseph (Karen) Putz. Cherished grandfather of the late John P., Amy, Kimberly, Matthew, Alex (Roo), David (Kara), Lauren and Steven. Dear brother of the...

Susan E. Wagner

Susan E. Wagner

Feb 6, 2024

Susan E. Wagner, age 74, of Orland Park passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1949, to parents Dorothy and George and raised in Mokena, IL. Susan, called "Sue" by her friends and family, graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School where she made lifelong friends. She went on to marry and become a wonderful mother...

Valerie Kay Mac Connell

Valerie Kay Mac Connell

Feb 6, 2024

Valerie Kay Mac Connell, age 63, of New Lenox, Illinois unexpectedly passed away February 6th, 2024. Beloved mother of Samantha, Janelle, and Taylor Bartman; loving sister of Vicki Mac Connell, Pamela (Deniz) Sidkey, and the late Patricia Mac Connell; and cherished aunt of Erica Swansey and Deniz Sidkey. Val was an avid reader and a competitive thrill seeker, whether it...

John Sasveld Jr.

John Sasveld Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

John Sasveld Jr., age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 9, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital surrounded by his family. John served in the U.S. Army 31st Infantry Regiment in the Korean War and was awarded, among others, the Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal and two Korean Presidential Unit Citation awards for participation in the...

Wayne Allen Underwood

Wayne Allen Underwood

Mar 7, 2024

Wayne A. Underwood, age 69, late of Mokena, IL passed away March 7th, 2024. Beloved spouse of Pauline Kontalonis. Loving father of Michelle Underwood (Tim O'Hagan) and Samantha (Zac) Putnam. Proud grandpa of Callahan, Cormac, and Declan. Dear brother of Ray, Donna, and Gregg Underwood. Caring uncle of Ray, Michael, Mark, and Crystal. Wayne had a big heart and loved...

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta

Mar 2, 2024

Amanda "Mandy" Kuchta, age 39, late of Mokena, IL. Graduate Mokena Jr High, Lincoln-Way High School, class of 2002 and attended Joliet Junior College. Loving daughter of Anthony and Barbara Kuchta. Cherished sister of Matthew (Jennifer) Kuchta. Caring cousin of many. Preceded in death by her grandparents Rudolph & Sophie Kuchta, Erwin & Dorothy Beisel aunt and uncle Robert &...

Richard E. Kinder

Richard E. Kinder

Mar 2, 2024

Richard E. Kinder, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, passed away March 2, 2024, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. U.S Navy Veteran. Richard was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Mokena, IL. Avid fan of Butler University Basketball, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. He enjoyed traveling with his wife Sheree and has been to...

Melissa L. Tetlow

Melissa L. Tetlow

Feb 29, 2024

Melissa Lynn Tetlow of Lockport, IL, age 32, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Born January 14, 1992 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, IL. Raised in Tinley Park & Lockport, Melissa graduated from Lockport Township High School & Joliet Junior College in Culinary Arts. She went on to become a...

Ellen M. Hallahan

Ellen M. Hallahan

Feb 25, 2024

Ellen M. Hallahan nee Werth, age 92, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Hallahan. Loving mother of the late Timothy, late Susan (Dennis) Ohl, Dennis (Cindy), Patricia (Ron) Pillsbury, John (Eva), and Deborah Glowicki. Caring grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 17. Preceded in death by her parents John and Catherine Werth, and brother...

George E. Brown

George E. Brown

Feb 25, 2024

George E. Brown, age 81, late of New Lenox, IL, passed away February 25, 2024. Proud US Navy Veteran and 30 year Retired Chicago Police Officer. George was born in Chicago to John Frankin and Helene Brown. Beloved husband of the late Sandra J. Brown. Loving father of Linda (Don) Bragiel, and Gary (Lisa) Brown. Loving grandfather of Luke, Clayton,...

Richard L. Furlong

Richard L. Furlong

Feb 22, 2024

Richard Lawrence Furlong, 81, late of Crest Hill formerly of Tinley Park, IL. Passed peacefully on February 22, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Tinley Park most of his life before moving to Crest Hill. Retired in 2003 from CNA Insurance after many dedicated years. Rich was a proud graduate of Leo High School class of 1959, and...

Brian A. Cassidy

Brian A. Cassidy

Feb 21, 2024

Brian A. Cassidy, age 62, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 21, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital. Brian was an avid fan of the Chicago Blackhawks. He was a member of the Chicago Nomads Ski Club. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Beloved husband of Laura Cassidy nee Long for 37 years. Loving father...

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Megan Ann Golembiewski

Feb 20, 2024

Megan A. Golembiewski, 38, suddenly of Mokena, IL. Beloved mother of Georgia and Hannah. Loving daughter of John and Carol Golembiewski. Dear sister of Scott, the late Greg (Holly), and Marc Golembiewski. Long time love of her life Ryan Goetsch and beautiful daughter Ava. Dearest niece of many aunts and uncles and cousin of many. Preceded in death by her...

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Anthony J. Vicchiollo

Feb 19, 2024

Anthony J. Vicchiollo, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Anthony enjoyed fishing, bowling, repairing TV’s, metal detecting, and playing the harmonica. He was an avid handy man. Long time parishioner of Zion Lutheran Church. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially with his...

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Frank C. Kurzawa Jr, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away February 17, 2024. Frank was past President of Tinley Park-Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of Kiwanis International for several years. Frank took great pride in organizing the Tinley Park Oktoberfest every year. His fondest hobby was wood working. Most of all he loved spending time...

Kristin Ami Tidball

Kristin Ami Tidball

Feb 17, 2024

Kristin Ami Tidball, passed suddenly at age 43. Beloved daughter of Jodi Edborg and Charles (Donna) Tidball. Loving sister of Bradley, Jillian, Matthew, Christian, Lisa (Patrick) Fuller, Whitney (Brandon) Payne. Dear granddaughter of Evelyn Edborg. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews, and loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024,...

Charlene S. Farrell

Charlene S. Farrell

Feb 15, 2024

Charlene S. Farrell (nee Siano), age 72, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away February 15, 2024, at her home. Charlene was diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm of the cerebellum on December 24, 2023. She graduated from Oak Lawn Community High School, she attended Judson College and graduated from Saint Xaviers University with a degree in early childhood education. She...

Paula Konchan

Paula Konchan

Feb 13, 2024

Paula Konchan, nee Lacijan, age 90, late of Tinley Park, IL. Preceded in death by her parents Ludwig & Anna Lacijan, and her husband Frederick J. Konchan. Loving mother of Diane (Martin) O'Hearn, Robert (Germaine) Konchan, Patrice (William) Carden, Richard (Beth) Konchan, Frederick (Mary) Konchan. Cherished sister of Mary Lacijan. Caring grandmother of Daniel (Stephanie), Lizzie, Emily, Kathryn, Dylan, Grace,...

Phyllis A. Jagiello

Phyllis A. Jagiello

Feb 12, 2024

Phyllis A. Jagiello, age 82, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Walter Jagiello. Loving mother of of Keith (Linda), Alan (Lisa), Mark (Wendi) and Karen (Kenneth) Anderson. Proud grandmother of 8, dear great grandmother of 2. Phyllis was a courageous and fierce warrior, having survived cancer for 25 years. She loved and was loved by all...

Mary Darlene "Dolly" Majerczyk

Mary Darlene "Dolly" Majerczyk

Feb 11, 2024

Mary D. Majerczyk, age 96, late of Crestwood, IL. Beloved wife of the late Leroy Bennett, and Frank Majerczyk. Loving mother of LeeAnn (Joseph) Dominick, Maryann (Ron) Baker, Patricia (Dave) Wabick. Cherished grandmother of Scott (Rebecca) Anderson, Lori (Scott) Mensik, Chuck (Jenna) Baker, Kimberly (Sean) Phillips, Dawn (Jason) Mirabella, John (Beth) Schramm, Stephanie (Jeff) Neuman, Breanna (Jason)Reinike, DJ (Amber) Wabick,...

John H. Putz

John H. Putz

Feb 8, 2024

John H. Putz, age 93, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully February 8, 2024. Beloved husband of 70 years to Rhea "Bunny" Putz (nee Pazier). Loving father of Jack (Lynne), Michael, Patrick (Maria), Thomas (Jacqui) and Joseph (Karen) Putz. Cherished grandfather of the late John P., Amy, Kimberly, Matthew, Alex (Roo), David (Kara), Lauren and Steven. Dear brother of the...

Susan E. Wagner

Susan E. Wagner

Feb 6, 2024

Susan E. Wagner, age 74, of Orland Park passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born on July 13, 1949, to parents Dorothy and George and raised in Mokena, IL. Susan, called "Sue" by her friends and family, graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School where she made lifelong friends. She went on to marry and become a wonderful mother...

Valerie Kay Mac Connell

Valerie Kay Mac Connell

Feb 6, 2024

Valerie Kay Mac Connell, age 63, of New Lenox, Illinois unexpectedly passed away February 6th, 2024. Beloved mother of Samantha, Janelle, and Taylor Bartman; loving sister of Vicki Mac Connell, Pamela (Deniz) Sidkey, and the late Patricia Mac Connell; and cherished aunt of Erica Swansey and Deniz Sidkey. Val was an avid reader and a competitive thrill seeker, whether it...

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