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Rolena M. Merrick
Feb 1, 2022
Rolena Mae Merrick, age 89, late of Mokena, IL formally of Argo, IL passed away peacefully February 1, 2022. Rolena was born in Towanda, IL to the late Byron & Edna Mae Hill. Beloved wife for 60 years of Robert; loving and devoted mother of David & Milly Merrick, Debbie & Jack Nicely, Robert L Merrick and Steven Merrick. Cherished...
David D. Keuch
Jan 27, 2022
David Douglas Keuch, age 55, passed away January 27th, 2022, at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, IL. David was the loving husband of Christina Keuch and loving father of Jeffrey Keuch. He had an avid love of cars, metalworking, carpentry, and everything that required working with his hands. He built many structures in the city of Chicago and...
Frank Chico
Jan 26, 2022
Frank Chico, age 88, late of Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Best friend and husband of the late Dolorese. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Dolan and Robin (Eric) Maddix. Dedicated grandfather "Popi" to Colin (Deanna) Dolan, Hailey (Tom) Fleming, and Kendall Maddix. Beloved son of the late Encarnacion and Juana Chico; dear brother of Joseph...
Paul Stanton Griffith
Jan 24, 2022
Paul Stanton Griffith, age 78, proud Vietnam veteran passed away Monday, January 24 after a battle with cancer. He served his country both as a captain in the US Army and as an IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent. Later, he went on to teach at Northwestern Business College and travel the world with his amazing wife, Carol. Beloved husband of...
Theodora "Mickey" Nelson
Jan 23, 2022
Theodora "Mickey" Nelson, age 89, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Donald Nelson. Loving mother of Carolyn (Dale) Kern, and Janet (Scott) Gray. Cherished Yia Yia of Mitchell and Jackson Gray. Caring cousin & friend of Patti Russell. Theodora was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. She loved old movies, card games, game shows, and traveling. Services...
Lawrence Stasiak Sr.
Jan 23, 2022
Lawrence Stasiak Sr, age 69, late of Tinley Park IL. Loving father of Lawrence Stasiak Jr, Andrew Stasiak and Michelle Przybyla. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca Przybyla, Joseph Przybyla, John Stasiak, Lula Stasiak, Andrew Stasiak, Stella Stasiak. Great-grandfather of Conner Coyle and a friend to many. Lawrence loved to spend time outdoors, and worked in the trades. All services are private...
Evelyn A. Gusich
Jan 20, 2022
Evelyn A. Gusich, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022, with her daughters next to her. She was born April 5, 1937, in Evergreen Park to the late Thomas and Berenice Coffey. Lynn was the wife of Peter S. Gusich, Jr.; mother of Keith, Michelle, Beth (Bill) and heavenly angel Michael; grandmother to Gavin, Jordyn, Dean and Jaret; mom/grandmother...
Gail Mcdevitt
Jan 19, 2022
Gail A. Mc Devitt, 82, born on earth August 25, 1939 and born in heaven January 19, 2022. Gail was preceded in death by her loving parents, George and Sylvia Mc Devitt, and her dear sister, Maureen Bearman. Gail spent her life as director of a school for special needs children in Chicago. She is survived by her nephew, Zack,...
John L. Urbanczyk Jr.
Jan 17, 2022
John L. Urbanczyk Jr. age 70, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Roberta Urbanczyk nee Fruik. Loving dad of John Urbanczyk. Dear brother of Michael (Marge) and Marty (Cheryl).
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.
Jan 16, 2022
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr., age 89, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved and devoted husband of 71 years of Beverly (Banahan) Brannigan. Loving dad of Margaret (Michael Accettura) Brannigan, Bernard Jr. (Kimberly) Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon, and Kelly (David) Bandyk. Proud papa of 18, and great papa of 11. Brother of James; predeceased by siblings Daniel, Patrick, Rosemary,...
Arlene Kezon
Jan 14, 2022
Arlene Kezon (nee Buonincontro), age 82, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on January 14 in her beloved home surrounded by family. Arlene was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago to loving parents James and Jean Buonincontro. She was a graduate of Visitation High School, where she formed valued friendships that lasted more than 60 years. Shortly after, she...
Norbert M. Tebo
Jan 13, 2022
Norbert Michael Tebo, Born August 14, 1943 to Reynold Harvey Tebo and Iola Mae Terrian in Chicago, IL, with four siblings: Joyce Thallus, Robert Fazette, James "Harvey" Tebo and Norma Mullinex. He is survived by his son Scott Tebo (Julie), his stepson James Hamilton and stepdaughters Patricia Kich (James), Marianne Climack (John), his sister Norma Mullinex, his grandchildren, Carli Tebo...
Anthony M. Barczak
Jan 13, 2022
Anthony Michael Barczak, better known as Mike, Dad, Uncle Mickey, and Grandpa Barczak, lived a life of faith, joy, and service. Mike, age 95, passed from this earth at his home in Mokena on January 13, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (Kaminski), his father Anthony, his mother Martha (Kunka), his brothers Johnny and Larry...
Hope J. Warunek
Jan 12, 2022
Hope J. Warunek, nee Bryant, age 75, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2022. Devoted wife of Stephen J. Warunek, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Bruce) Johnson, Deborah Warunek and Stephen J. Warunek Jr. Proud and caring grandmother of Scott, Brie, Ashley, Randy, Emma and Olivia. Dear friend of many and touched the life of so...
Madeline A. Kral
Jan 10, 2022
Madeline A. Kral, nee Kasperek, age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Robert W. Kral. Loving mother of Debi (Kenneth) Blank. Proud grandmother of Kirk Blank. Caring aunt of Joseph (Theodora) Kral and great aunt of Joey G. Cousin of Maria (Ken) Gabriel and friend to many including the family...
Robert Gutierrez
Jan 10, 2022
Robert “Bob” Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Orland Park home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Rauworth Gutierrez; siblings Carmela Camarena, Jesse (Donna) Gutierrez, Rachel Prado, and Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Gutierrez; sisters-in-law Carmen Gutierrez, Pat Vitté and Terri Rauworth; children Elena (Michael) Byrne and David (Nicole) Gutierrez; grandchildren...
Karen J. Deporto
Jan 9, 2022
Karen Jean DePorto, age 70, of New Lenox passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Karen was born September 19, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois. The oldest of two daughters, Karen grew up in Frankfort. She graduated from Lincoln-Way Community High School in 1969. During high school she worked at her parents A&W in Frankfort and participated in...
David W. Lunsford
Jan 5, 2022
David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...
Gloria M. Hammond
Jan 4, 2022
Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...
Rolena M. Merrick
Feb 1, 2022
Rolena Mae Merrick, age 89, late of Mokena, IL formally of Argo, IL passed away peacefully February 1, 2022. Rolena was born in Towanda, IL to the late Byron & Edna Mae Hill. Beloved wife for 60 years of Robert; loving and devoted mother of David & Milly Merrick, Debbie & Jack Nicely, Robert L Merrick and Steven Merrick. Cherished...
David D. Keuch
Jan 27, 2022
David Douglas Keuch, age 55, passed away January 27th, 2022, at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, IL. David was the loving husband of Christina Keuch and loving father of Jeffrey Keuch. He had an avid love of cars, metalworking, carpentry, and everything that required working with his hands. He built many structures in the city of Chicago and...
Frank Chico
Jan 26, 2022
Frank Chico, age 88, late of Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Best friend and husband of the late Dolorese. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Dolan and Robin (Eric) Maddix. Dedicated grandfather "Popi" to Colin (Deanna) Dolan, Hailey (Tom) Fleming, and Kendall Maddix. Beloved son of the late Encarnacion and Juana Chico; dear brother of Joseph...
Paul Stanton Griffith
Jan 24, 2022
Paul Stanton Griffith, age 78, proud Vietnam veteran passed away Monday, January 24 after a battle with cancer. He served his country both as a captain in the US Army and as an IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent. Later, he went on to teach at Northwestern Business College and travel the world with his amazing wife, Carol. Beloved husband of...
Theodora "Mickey" Nelson
Jan 23, 2022
Theodora "Mickey" Nelson, age 89, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Donald Nelson. Loving mother of Carolyn (Dale) Kern, and Janet (Scott) Gray. Cherished Yia Yia of Mitchell and Jackson Gray. Caring cousin & friend of Patti Russell. Theodora was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. She loved old movies, card games, game shows, and traveling. Services...
Lawrence Stasiak Sr.
Jan 23, 2022
Lawrence Stasiak Sr, age 69, late of Tinley Park IL. Loving father of Lawrence Stasiak Jr, Andrew Stasiak and Michelle Przybyla. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca Przybyla, Joseph Przybyla, John Stasiak, Lula Stasiak, Andrew Stasiak, Stella Stasiak. Great-grandfather of Conner Coyle and a friend to many. Lawrence loved to spend time outdoors, and worked in the trades. All services are private...
Evelyn A. Gusich
Jan 20, 2022
Evelyn A. Gusich, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022, with her daughters next to her. She was born April 5, 1937, in Evergreen Park to the late Thomas and Berenice Coffey. Lynn was the wife of Peter S. Gusich, Jr.; mother of Keith, Michelle, Beth (Bill) and heavenly angel Michael; grandmother to Gavin, Jordyn, Dean and Jaret; mom/grandmother...
Gail Mcdevitt
Jan 19, 2022
Gail A. Mc Devitt, 82, born on earth August 25, 1939 and born in heaven January 19, 2022. Gail was preceded in death by her loving parents, George and Sylvia Mc Devitt, and her dear sister, Maureen Bearman. Gail spent her life as director of a school for special needs children in Chicago. She is survived by her nephew, Zack,...
John L. Urbanczyk Jr.
Jan 17, 2022
John L. Urbanczyk Jr. age 70, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Roberta Urbanczyk nee Fruik. Loving dad of John Urbanczyk. Dear brother of Michael (Marge) and Marty (Cheryl).
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr.
Jan 16, 2022
Bernard J. Brannigan Sr., age 89, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved and devoted husband of 71 years of Beverly (Banahan) Brannigan. Loving dad of Margaret (Michael Accettura) Brannigan, Bernard Jr. (Kimberly) Brannigan, Eileen (Dennis) Cummings, Betsy (Geoffrey) Downs-Tryon, and Kelly (David) Bandyk. Proud papa of 18, and great papa of 11. Brother of James; predeceased by siblings Daniel, Patrick, Rosemary,...
Arlene Kezon
Jan 14, 2022
Arlene Kezon (nee Buonincontro), age 82, of Tinley Park passed away peacefully on January 14 in her beloved home surrounded by family. Arlene was born on February 22, 1939 in Chicago to loving parents James and Jean Buonincontro. She was a graduate of Visitation High School, where she formed valued friendships that lasted more than 60 years. Shortly after, she...
Norbert M. Tebo
Jan 13, 2022
Norbert Michael Tebo, Born August 14, 1943 to Reynold Harvey Tebo and Iola Mae Terrian in Chicago, IL, with four siblings: Joyce Thallus, Robert Fazette, James "Harvey" Tebo and Norma Mullinex. He is survived by his son Scott Tebo (Julie), his stepson James Hamilton and stepdaughters Patricia Kich (James), Marianne Climack (John), his sister Norma Mullinex, his grandchildren, Carli Tebo...
Anthony M. Barczak
Jan 13, 2022
Anthony Michael Barczak, better known as Mike, Dad, Uncle Mickey, and Grandpa Barczak, lived a life of faith, joy, and service. Mike, age 95, passed from this earth at his home in Mokena on January 13, 2022. Mike was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy (Kaminski), his father Anthony, his mother Martha (Kunka), his brothers Johnny and Larry...
Hope J. Warunek
Jan 12, 2022
Hope J. Warunek, nee Bryant, age 75, late of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully January 12, 2022. Devoted wife of Stephen J. Warunek, Sr. Loving mother of Tammy (Bruce) Johnson, Deborah Warunek and Stephen J. Warunek Jr. Proud and caring grandmother of Scott, Brie, Ashley, Randy, Emma and Olivia. Dear friend of many and touched the life of so...
Madeline A. Kral
Jan 10, 2022
Madeline A. Kral, nee Kasperek, age 79, late of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully January 10, 2022. Devoted wife of the late Robert W. Kral. Loving mother of Debi (Kenneth) Blank. Proud grandmother of Kirk Blank. Caring aunt of Joseph (Theodora) Kral and great aunt of Joey G. Cousin of Maria (Ken) Gabriel and friend to many including the family...
Robert Gutierrez
Jan 10, 2022
Robert “Bob” Gutierrez, age 91, passed away peacefully at his Orland Park home on Friday, January 7, 2022. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barbara Jean Rauworth Gutierrez; siblings Carmela Camarena, Jesse (Donna) Gutierrez, Rachel Prado, and Dr. Daniel (Barbara) Gutierrez; sisters-in-law Carmen Gutierrez, Pat Vitté and Terri Rauworth; children Elena (Michael) Byrne and David (Nicole) Gutierrez; grandchildren...
Karen J. Deporto
Jan 9, 2022
Karen Jean DePorto, age 70, of New Lenox passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Karen was born September 19, 1951, in Joliet, Illinois. The oldest of two daughters, Karen grew up in Frankfort. She graduated from Lincoln-Way Community High School in 1969. During high school she worked at her parents A&W in Frankfort and participated in...
David W. Lunsford
Jan 5, 2022
David W. Lunsford, age 78, served his country proudly during and after his time in the US Army Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Lunsford. Loving father of Gerald (Christine) Bakutis. Proud grandfather of David. Dear brother of Illona Hale, Esther Viravec, and Mahlon "Woody" Lunsford. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation rites accorded. Arrangements entrusted...
Gloria M. Hammond
Jan 4, 2022
Hammond, Gloria M. Age 88 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Earl; loving mother of Earl Jr. (Peggy), Thomas (Aleen) and Scott (Anne) Hammond; proud grandmother of Earl III, Patrick, Marie, Kristian, Heather, Ryan, Nora and Scott; great grandmother of Laine and Will. After graduating Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Gloria met Earl after he returned from...
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