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Jeffery P. Gilbert
Nov 18, 2022
Jeffery P. Gilbert, age 47, passed away suddenly November 18, 2022. Dear son of Steve (Julie) Gilbert, and Karen (Chuck) Patterson. Cherished father of Anthony, Elaine, and Theodore. Caring brother of Stephanie Gilbert, and the late John Patterson. Proud uncle of Madison Gilbert. Loving grandfather of 6.
Donald J. Hempen
Nov 16, 2022
Donald J. Hempen, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, passed away November 16, 2022. Loving father of Jeffrey Hempen, the late Donelle, Anthony, and Michelle Hempen. Caring grandfather of Mason and Karina. Beloved husband of the late Maxine (nee’ Sudholt) Hempen. Dear son of the late Herman and Rose Hempen. Memorial Visitation, Friday, December 2, 2022, 3:00 PM until time...
Irene Seymour
Nov 16, 2022
Irene Seymour, age 99, of New Lenox passed away November 16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Murray Beecher-Cook and Ralph Seymour; loving mother of Nancy (Edward) Stephens, Sandra (Michael) Van De North, and the late Robert Allan Cook; proud grandmother Daryl Gasaway, Tom (Amie) Gasaway, Jack Gasaway, Ed (Julie) Stephens, Brandon (Tammy) Johnson, Scott (Erin) Johnson, and Pam (Greg)...
Mary Ann Marnell
Nov 10, 2022
Mary Ann Marnell nee Lave, age 87, late of New Lenox, IL. formerly of Chicago, Garfield Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Marnell. Loving mother of Debra Jones, Joseph Jr. (Jackie) Marnell. Proud grandmother of Daniel (Lisa), Kelly (Joe), and Kevin (Madelyn) Jones, Stephanie (Ryan) Darnell, Lindsey, Joseph, and Erin Marnell. Caring great grandmother of Kaitlyn, Daniel, Patrick, and...
Kathryn L. Fredenberger
Nov 10, 2022
Kathryn Louise Fredenberger of Naperville, Illinois, passed on November 10, 2022. Kathryn was 92 years old and the oldest daughter of Frank and Hattie Mankin of Golconda, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband James Fredenberger. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Ann Fredenberger and Julia Kay Goodwin, son-in-law Tony Goodwin, and grandchildren Hattie and Maxwell Goodwin....
Donald E. Schlegel
Nov 7, 2022
Donald E. Schlegel August 29, 1937- November 7, 2022 Don was born on August 29, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the first child of Edward and Katherine Schlegel; about nine years later, he was joined by his younger brother, James P. Schlegel. They lived in a 3 bedroom/1 bath home in Mt. Greenwood. While we would like to list...
Andrew G. Howell
Nov 4, 2022
Andrew G. Howell, age 73, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away November 4, 2022. U.S. Army Veteran. Andrew worked for the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. Beloved husband of Pamela Howell. Loving father of Keith (Colleen) Howell. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Bridget, Maureen, Patrick, and Clare. Dear son of the late Eugene and Frances Howell. Kind brother of the late...
Susan Gulliford
Oct 30, 2022
Susan Gulliford nee Siddons, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul Gulliford. Loving Aunt of Todd (Patty) Havel, Paul (Martie) Havel, Gail (Mark) Mistretta, Gwen (Dave) Cabral, and Gary (Jean) Ames. Dear daughter of the late George and Muriel Siddons. Caring friend of many. Susan enjoyed going to the farmers market every...
William "Bill" Olson Sr.
Oct 27, 2022
William “Bill” Olson Sr. , age 75, United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran 1966-1968. Beloved husband of the late Lynn Olson. Loving father of William Olson Jr. and Julie (Daniel) Redican. Proud papa of Hannah, Nolan, and Faith Redican. Caring brother of Cecilia Solner, Rudy, George, Eddie, and Harry Olson. Dear brother in law, uncle, and friend. Bill spent a...
Marcia A. Wise
Oct 26, 2022
Marcia A. Wise nee Largen, age 83, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Dale Wise. Loving mother Diane (Ron Enright) White, Scott (Maureen), Christopher (Mary Lynch), Brian (Melanie). Caring grandmother of Sarah (Ryan) Bromer, Matthew White, Jason (Faith) Wise, Eric Wise, Nathan Wise, Caden Wise, Ava Wise, Gavin Wise and great grandmother of Mila Wise and Kendall...
Josephine S. Norgard
Oct 26, 2022
Josephine S. Norgard nee Gawley, age 94, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 26, 2022. Loving mother of David (Sherry) Norgard, Daniel (Vicki) Norgard, and the late Judith Norgard. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Clifford) Boehl, Jacquelyn (Troy) Weiss, and Rebecca (David) Dobson. Cherished great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late James Norgard. Dear daughter of the late...
Shirley L. Killham
Oct 24, 2022
Shirley L. Killham, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late George E. Killham. Loving mother of Melanie (Robert) Johnson, and Maribeth (Joseph) Ebert. Cherished grandma of Andrew, Ryan, Morgan. Caring sister of Robert Stepanek, and Carol Eskridge. Visitation Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL....
James "Jimmy" W. Kolalis Sr.
Oct 19, 2022
James “Jimmy” W. Kolalis Sr., age 59, resided in Fremont, MI and Mokena, IL, passed away October 19, 2022 at his home. He was a Union Ironworker. James enjoyed spending time with family, friends, riding his motorcycle, working, and traveling. Beloved son of Ponnie Jo (Bumgarner) and the late Walter A. Kolalis. Loving father of Michele, James Jr., Jillian, Timmy,...
Patricia A. Stromberg
Oct 15, 2022
Patricia A. Stromberg nee Ingala, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of James Stromberg. Loving mother of Annette (David) Simons and James Jr. (Jennifer) Stromberg. Caring sister of Jim (June) Ingala and John Ingala. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Matthew) Marcordes, Conner Schouten, Brett Stromberg, Gabe...
Helen L. Priestley
Oct 3, 2022
Helen L. Priestley nee Small, age 95, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Priestley. Loving mother of John (Nicole), Martin, James (Eileen), Joseph (Cathy), the late Dan (Diane), and the late Thomas Priestley. Caring sister of Br. James Small, S.J., the late John Small, the late Sr. Paulina Small, R.S.M.,...
Joseph G. Shourek
Sep 29, 2022
Joseph G. Shourek, age 65, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Diane Shourek. Loving father of Christopher (Idania), and Kyle Shourek. Cherished grandpa of Nevin, Andrew, Kaden, and Aubrey. Dear brother of Dorie (Ed) Kazupski, and Tami Askew. Visitation Thursday, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. Funeral Mass of Christian...
Polly Heim
Sep 28, 2022
Polly Jeanette Heim nee Wallace, age 91, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Born to the late Ralph and Mervane Wallace. Survived by her loving family; Son Craig (Sharon) Heim, Grandsons Daniel (Shannon) Heim, Wesley (Amy) Heim, Grand Daughter Krista (Nathan) Brouwer, Great grandchildren Jessica, Arthur, Brian, Henry, and Savannah. Sister Janina (late Charles) Pronger. Several nieces and nephews, cousins, and...
Gerald A. Larson
Sep 28, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” A. Larson, age 85, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Marlyn “Sue” Larson nee Laycock. Loving father of Kathy (John) Cusimano, Eric (Margaret), Todd (Michelle), Marc (Marty) Larson. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Ryan) Bancsy, Abbey (Tony) Imhof, Eric, Morgan, Caroline Larson, Luke, Cade, Marc Larson, Kacey, Collin, Kaitlyn Kintz and great grandfather of the fabulous five; Rylee,...
Linda M. Krueger
Sep 26, 2022
Linda M. Krueger, age 67. Beloved daughter of the late William P. Meyers Sr. and Sharleen Kriss nee Mohler. Loving sister of Patricia (Michael) Schilf, William Jr. (Mary) Meyers, Susan (Mark) Mikenis, the late Lawrence Meyers, and the late John E. Meyers. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of many. Cherished companion of Terry Barber. Grand-daughter of...
Michael P. Mallo
Sep 24, 2022
Michael P. Mallo, age 61, passed away suddenly September 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Rochelle Mallo 'nee Raquel. Son of the late Richard and Alice Mallo. Caring brother of Robert (Margaret) Mallo. Cherished uncle of Jason Mallo and godfather of Christine (Greg) Schroeder and great uncle of Colette Schroeder. Visitation Monday October 31, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 19515 115th...
Jeffery P. Gilbert
Nov 18, 2022
Jeffery P. Gilbert, age 47, passed away suddenly November 18, 2022. Dear son of Steve (Julie) Gilbert, and Karen (Chuck) Patterson. Cherished father of Anthony, Elaine, and Theodore. Caring brother of Stephanie Gilbert, and the late John Patterson. Proud uncle of Madison Gilbert. Loving grandfather of 6.
Donald J. Hempen
Nov 16, 2022
Donald J. Hempen, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, passed away November 16, 2022. Loving father of Jeffrey Hempen, the late Donelle, Anthony, and Michelle Hempen. Caring grandfather of Mason and Karina. Beloved husband of the late Maxine (nee’ Sudholt) Hempen. Dear son of the late Herman and Rose Hempen. Memorial Visitation, Friday, December 2, 2022, 3:00 PM until time...
Irene Seymour
Nov 16, 2022
Irene Seymour, age 99, of New Lenox passed away November 16, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Murray Beecher-Cook and Ralph Seymour; loving mother of Nancy (Edward) Stephens, Sandra (Michael) Van De North, and the late Robert Allan Cook; proud grandmother Daryl Gasaway, Tom (Amie) Gasaway, Jack Gasaway, Ed (Julie) Stephens, Brandon (Tammy) Johnson, Scott (Erin) Johnson, and Pam (Greg)...
Mary Ann Marnell
Nov 10, 2022
Mary Ann Marnell nee Lave, age 87, late of New Lenox, IL. formerly of Chicago, Garfield Ridge. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Marnell. Loving mother of Debra Jones, Joseph Jr. (Jackie) Marnell. Proud grandmother of Daniel (Lisa), Kelly (Joe), and Kevin (Madelyn) Jones, Stephanie (Ryan) Darnell, Lindsey, Joseph, and Erin Marnell. Caring great grandmother of Kaitlyn, Daniel, Patrick, and...
Kathryn L. Fredenberger
Nov 10, 2022
Kathryn Louise Fredenberger of Naperville, Illinois, passed on November 10, 2022. Kathryn was 92 years old and the oldest daughter of Frank and Hattie Mankin of Golconda, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband James Fredenberger. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Ann Fredenberger and Julia Kay Goodwin, son-in-law Tony Goodwin, and grandchildren Hattie and Maxwell Goodwin....
Donald E. Schlegel
Nov 7, 2022
Donald E. Schlegel August 29, 1937- November 7, 2022 Don was born on August 29, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the first child of Edward and Katherine Schlegel; about nine years later, he was joined by his younger brother, James P. Schlegel. They lived in a 3 bedroom/1 bath home in Mt. Greenwood. While we would like to list...
Andrew G. Howell
Nov 4, 2022
Andrew G. Howell, age 73, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away November 4, 2022. U.S. Army Veteran. Andrew worked for the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board. Beloved husband of Pamela Howell. Loving father of Keith (Colleen) Howell. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Bridget, Maureen, Patrick, and Clare. Dear son of the late Eugene and Frances Howell. Kind brother of the late...
Susan Gulliford
Oct 30, 2022
Susan Gulliford nee Siddons, age 78, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 30, 2022. Beloved wife of Paul Gulliford. Loving Aunt of Todd (Patty) Havel, Paul (Martie) Havel, Gail (Mark) Mistretta, Gwen (Dave) Cabral, and Gary (Jean) Ames. Dear daughter of the late George and Muriel Siddons. Caring friend of many. Susan enjoyed going to the farmers market every...
William "Bill" Olson Sr.
Oct 27, 2022
William “Bill” Olson Sr. , age 75, United States Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran 1966-1968. Beloved husband of the late Lynn Olson. Loving father of William Olson Jr. and Julie (Daniel) Redican. Proud papa of Hannah, Nolan, and Faith Redican. Caring brother of Cecilia Solner, Rudy, George, Eddie, and Harry Olson. Dear brother in law, uncle, and friend. Bill spent a...
Marcia A. Wise
Oct 26, 2022
Marcia A. Wise nee Largen, age 83, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Dale Wise. Loving mother Diane (Ron Enright) White, Scott (Maureen), Christopher (Mary Lynch), Brian (Melanie). Caring grandmother of Sarah (Ryan) Bromer, Matthew White, Jason (Faith) Wise, Eric Wise, Nathan Wise, Caden Wise, Ava Wise, Gavin Wise and great grandmother of Mila Wise and Kendall...
Josephine S. Norgard
Oct 26, 2022
Josephine S. Norgard nee Gawley, age 94, late of Mokena, IL, passed away October 26, 2022. Loving mother of David (Sherry) Norgard, Daniel (Vicki) Norgard, and the late Judith Norgard. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Clifford) Boehl, Jacquelyn (Troy) Weiss, and Rebecca (David) Dobson. Cherished great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late James Norgard. Dear daughter of the late...
Shirley L. Killham
Oct 24, 2022
Shirley L. Killham, age 76, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late George E. Killham. Loving mother of Melanie (Robert) Johnson, and Maribeth (Joseph) Ebert. Cherished grandma of Andrew, Ryan, Morgan. Caring sister of Robert Stepanek, and Carol Eskridge. Visitation Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL....
James "Jimmy" W. Kolalis Sr.
Oct 19, 2022
James “Jimmy” W. Kolalis Sr., age 59, resided in Fremont, MI and Mokena, IL, passed away October 19, 2022 at his home. He was a Union Ironworker. James enjoyed spending time with family, friends, riding his motorcycle, working, and traveling. Beloved son of Ponnie Jo (Bumgarner) and the late Walter A. Kolalis. Loving father of Michele, James Jr., Jillian, Timmy,...
Patricia A. Stromberg
Oct 15, 2022
Patricia A. Stromberg nee Ingala, age 72, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of James Stromberg. Loving mother of Annette (David) Simons and James Jr. (Jennifer) Stromberg. Caring sister of Jim (June) Ingala and John Ingala. Cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn (Matthew) Marcordes, Conner Schouten, Brett Stromberg, Gabe...
Helen L. Priestley
Oct 3, 2022
Helen L. Priestley nee Small, age 95, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away October 3, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Priestley. Loving mother of John (Nicole), Martin, James (Eileen), Joseph (Cathy), the late Dan (Diane), and the late Thomas Priestley. Caring sister of Br. James Small, S.J., the late John Small, the late Sr. Paulina Small, R.S.M.,...
Joseph G. Shourek
Sep 29, 2022
Joseph G. Shourek, age 65, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Diane Shourek. Loving father of Christopher (Idania), and Kyle Shourek. Cherished grandpa of Nevin, Andrew, Kaden, and Aubrey. Dear brother of Dorie (Ed) Kazupski, and Tami Askew. Visitation Thursday, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. Funeral Mass of Christian...
Polly Heim
Sep 28, 2022
Polly Jeanette Heim nee Wallace, age 91, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Born to the late Ralph and Mervane Wallace. Survived by her loving family; Son Craig (Sharon) Heim, Grandsons Daniel (Shannon) Heim, Wesley (Amy) Heim, Grand Daughter Krista (Nathan) Brouwer, Great grandchildren Jessica, Arthur, Brian, Henry, and Savannah. Sister Janina (late Charles) Pronger. Several nieces and nephews, cousins, and...
Gerald A. Larson
Sep 28, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” A. Larson, age 85, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Marlyn “Sue” Larson nee Laycock. Loving father of Kathy (John) Cusimano, Eric (Margaret), Todd (Michelle), Marc (Marty) Larson. Proud grandfather of Sarah (Ryan) Bancsy, Abbey (Tony) Imhof, Eric, Morgan, Caroline Larson, Luke, Cade, Marc Larson, Kacey, Collin, Kaitlyn Kintz and great grandfather of the fabulous five; Rylee,...
Linda M. Krueger
Sep 26, 2022
Linda M. Krueger, age 67. Beloved daughter of the late William P. Meyers Sr. and Sharleen Kriss nee Mohler. Loving sister of Patricia (Michael) Schilf, William Jr. (Mary) Meyers, Susan (Mark) Mikenis, the late Lawrence Meyers, and the late John E. Meyers. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin of many. Cherished companion of Terry Barber. Grand-daughter of...
Michael P. Mallo
Sep 24, 2022
Michael P. Mallo, age 61, passed away suddenly September 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Rochelle Mallo 'nee Raquel. Son of the late Richard and Alice Mallo. Caring brother of Robert (Margaret) Mallo. Cherished uncle of Jason Mallo and godfather of Christine (Greg) Schroeder and great uncle of Colette Schroeder. Visitation Monday October 31, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, 19515 115th...
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