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Matthew J. Lukacek
Sep 9, 2021
Matthew John Peter Lukacek was born on October 8, 1986 in Munster, Indiana and passed away on September 9, 2021 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Born to Michael R. Lukacek and Carole C Lukacek (Calvaruso). Matthew was the youngest of six children. Loving brother to Dawn Lukacek Farner (Matthew T. Fuller), Michael V. (Kimberly Krivach), Mark (Sheri), Mickey and Denise (Harman) Singh....
Mary E. Szalkus
Sep 6, 2021
Mary E. Szalkus nee Becker, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Dennis Szalkus. Loving mother of Alan F. (Trisha) Dennison, Jennifer (Ralph) Siok, stepmother of Mark (Kim) Szalkus and Keith (Jelly-ann) Szalkus. Proud nana of Brooke Dennison, Brandon Siok, Nikki Siok, Max Szalkus, Ace Szalkus. Caring aunt of Cindy & George Bailey, Georgie & Dena Melvan, and Jack Melvan....
Joseph D. White
Aug 29, 2021
Joseph Donald White, age 55, passed away on August 29, 2021. Joe was a loving father to Alyssa and Jason White, brother to Cheryl (James) Jager, uncle to Jimmy Jager, and son to Nancy and Donald White. He will be remembered for the loving memories he gave all of us. We love the moments he gave us whether it be...
Shirley Mae Delladio
Aug 28, 2021
Shirley M. Delladio nee Teske, age 77, of Mokena, IL passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28th. Beloved Wife of 52 years to John Delladio. Survived by her sister Carol (Kenneth) Jacobs, sister-in-law Sandie Teske, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Wilbur and Verna Teske, sister Violet (John) Funk, brothers Wilbur...
Patricia A. Cuttone
Aug 27, 2021
Patricia Ann Cuttone, age 79, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Borski, and the adored mother of Nino James Cuttone and Gena Marie (Michael) Cuttone-Kawka. She was also the cherished Nana of Brittany Ann, Shannon Patricia, and Sarah Marina. Loving sister of Nancy...
Wayne R. Parker
Aug 25, 2021
Father of Savannah Rae Parker, son of Grady and Ann (Graefen) Parker, brother to Kathy Parker, grandson of Ed & Gert Graefen, Arthur and Niva Parker, beloved nephew and cousin to the Graefen and Parker family. Loyal friend to many.
Martha J. Rock
Aug 23, 2021
Martha was born on February 22, 1928 to Helen Butler and. Claire Artman at home in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a telephone operator when she met her husband, George and married on August 26, 1950. Martha was a loving mother to Pam (Tom Schott) George ( Judy Gulliver) and Sally. She started motherhood in Steubenville while her husband worked in...
Alexander T. Miklos
Aug 22, 2021
Alexander T. Miklos, 80, of Peotone, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday August 23, 2021. He leaves his wife, Joan Miklos (Murphy), 2 sons, Alex Miklos and Mike Miklos (Nikki Miklos) and 3 beloved grandchildren, Mandy, Max and Scotty, and his sister Susan (Jerry) Ligman. He was preceded in death by his parents Alexander W. Miklos and Susan...
Sr. Marietta Umlor
Aug 19, 2021
Sr. Marietta Umlor C.S.C. Visitation Thursday August 26, 2021, 3:00-8:00 PM at St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. Mass and Celebration of Life , Friday August 27, 2021, 10:00 AM at St. Michael Church. Interment in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. For the live streamed service, please click the following link https://saintmike.com/
Joseph M. Golec
Aug 11, 2021
Joseph M. Golec, age 69, formally of St. John, Indiana. Survived by his wife Susan, his fur babies, Ricky & Lucy, and many friends and relatives that appreciated his wit, humor, and his way of addressing socially sensitive issues. Joe worked on the railroad for over 45 years; beginning with the Illinois Central as a switchman and retired from Metra...
Jeremiah P. Hartmann
Aug 8, 2021
Jeremiah (Jerry) Peter Hartmann 95 passed away peacefully after a short illness at Clarendale Retirement Community on August 8, 2021. He was born on July 4th, 1926 to Olive Albertson and Frank Hartmann. He and his wife Marilyn were married sixty nine years before her death on September 18th, 2018.They lived in Roseland and then South Holland IL. He is...
Mayor Ronald J. Grotovsky
Aug 5, 2021
Former Mokena Mayor, Ronald J. Grotovsky, (age 77) passed away on August 5, 2021 at his home in Florida. He came into this world with a big bang, being born in the backseat of a car in Chicago on November 3, 1943, to James Grotovsky and Anna Chisek Grotovsky. He married Cheryl M. Johnson, his one true love and soul...
Thomas G. Putman
Aug 4, 2021
Thomas Gerard Putman, Age 58, of Crystal Lake Il, passed peacefully Wednesday morning at the JourneyCare Hospice Center of Barrington where he was surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on November 20, 1962 in Hazel Crest Il. to Dutch immigrants, Anton and Mary (Stoelinga) Putman and was the third of 5 children. He attended St. Anne grade school...
Dennis L. Jankoski
Aug 3, 2021
Dennis L. Jankoski, age 64, late of Mokena, IL. Caring brother of Vicki (Daniel) Eichelkraut. Loving uncle of Dan Eichelkraut and Mari Cagwin, grand nephews Seth, Blake and Devin and numerous cousins. Caring nephew of Elvira Landini. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Marie Jankoski. Private interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. In lieu...
Diane C. Barth
Aug 2, 2021
Diane C. Barth, age 65, late of Joliet. Beloved wife of the late James J. Barth. Caring sister of Thomas F. Blaney, James J. Blaney, Therese M. Littrell (Jon), Eileen M. Steele (Jack), and Loretta C. Kotula (Raymond). Compassionate sister in law to Denise Barth. Loving companion to her dog, Cloney. Chereshied aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Roy J. Manor Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
Roy J. Manor Jr., age 72, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Manor. Loving father of Rebecca Manor, Roy J. Manor III, Jeremy (Alison) Manor, the late Ronald Schoph, and Carol (Dave) Huffman. Cherished brother of the late Nancy Castillo, and Patricia (Ron) Dahms. Caring grandfather of Ashley, Roy IV, Evelynn, and Callum Manor. Compassionate uncle to...
Matthew J. Lukacek
Sep 9, 2021
Matthew John Peter Lukacek was born on October 8, 1986 in Munster, Indiana and passed away on September 9, 2021 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Born to Michael R. Lukacek and Carole C Lukacek (Calvaruso). Matthew was the youngest of six children. Loving brother to Dawn Lukacek Farner (Matthew T. Fuller), Michael V. (Kimberly Krivach), Mark (Sheri), Mickey and Denise (Harman) Singh....
Mary E. Szalkus
Sep 6, 2021
Mary E. Szalkus nee Becker, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Dennis Szalkus. Loving mother of Alan F. (Trisha) Dennison, Jennifer (Ralph) Siok, stepmother of Mark (Kim) Szalkus and Keith (Jelly-ann) Szalkus. Proud nana of Brooke Dennison, Brandon Siok, Nikki Siok, Max Szalkus, Ace Szalkus. Caring aunt of Cindy & George Bailey, Georgie & Dena Melvan, and Jack Melvan....
Joseph D. White
Aug 29, 2021
Joseph Donald White, age 55, passed away on August 29, 2021. Joe was a loving father to Alyssa and Jason White, brother to Cheryl (James) Jager, uncle to Jimmy Jager, and son to Nancy and Donald White. He will be remembered for the loving memories he gave all of us. We love the moments he gave us whether it be...
Shirley Mae Delladio
Aug 28, 2021
Shirley M. Delladio nee Teske, age 77, of Mokena, IL passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 28th. Beloved Wife of 52 years to John Delladio. Survived by her sister Carol (Kenneth) Jacobs, sister-in-law Sandie Teske, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Wilbur and Verna Teske, sister Violet (John) Funk, brothers Wilbur...
Patricia A. Cuttone
Aug 27, 2021
Patricia Ann Cuttone, age 79, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Borski, and the adored mother of Nino James Cuttone and Gena Marie (Michael) Cuttone-Kawka. She was also the cherished Nana of Brittany Ann, Shannon Patricia, and Sarah Marina. Loving sister of Nancy...
Wayne R. Parker
Aug 25, 2021
Father of Savannah Rae Parker, son of Grady and Ann (Graefen) Parker, brother to Kathy Parker, grandson of Ed & Gert Graefen, Arthur and Niva Parker, beloved nephew and cousin to the Graefen and Parker family. Loyal friend to many.
Martha J. Rock
Aug 23, 2021
Martha was born on February 22, 1928 to Helen Butler and. Claire Artman at home in Steubenville, Ohio. She was a telephone operator when she met her husband, George and married on August 26, 1950. Martha was a loving mother to Pam (Tom Schott) George ( Judy Gulliver) and Sally. She started motherhood in Steubenville while her husband worked in...
Alexander T. Miklos
Aug 22, 2021
Alexander T. Miklos, 80, of Peotone, IL, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday August 23, 2021. He leaves his wife, Joan Miklos (Murphy), 2 sons, Alex Miklos and Mike Miklos (Nikki Miklos) and 3 beloved grandchildren, Mandy, Max and Scotty, and his sister Susan (Jerry) Ligman. He was preceded in death by his parents Alexander W. Miklos and Susan...
Sr. Marietta Umlor
Aug 19, 2021
Sr. Marietta Umlor C.S.C. Visitation Thursday August 26, 2021, 3:00-8:00 PM at St. Michael Church 14327 Highland Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462. Mass and Celebration of Life , Friday August 27, 2021, 10:00 AM at St. Michael Church. Interment in Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. For the live streamed service, please click the following link https://saintmike.com/
Joseph M. Golec
Aug 11, 2021
Joseph M. Golec, age 69, formally of St. John, Indiana. Survived by his wife Susan, his fur babies, Ricky & Lucy, and many friends and relatives that appreciated his wit, humor, and his way of addressing socially sensitive issues. Joe worked on the railroad for over 45 years; beginning with the Illinois Central as a switchman and retired from Metra...
Jeremiah P. Hartmann
Aug 8, 2021
Jeremiah (Jerry) Peter Hartmann 95 passed away peacefully after a short illness at Clarendale Retirement Community on August 8, 2021. He was born on July 4th, 1926 to Olive Albertson and Frank Hartmann. He and his wife Marilyn were married sixty nine years before her death on September 18th, 2018.They lived in Roseland and then South Holland IL. He is...
Mayor Ronald J. Grotovsky
Aug 5, 2021
Former Mokena Mayor, Ronald J. Grotovsky, (age 77) passed away on August 5, 2021 at his home in Florida. He came into this world with a big bang, being born in the backseat of a car in Chicago on November 3, 1943, to James Grotovsky and Anna Chisek Grotovsky. He married Cheryl M. Johnson, his one true love and soul...
Thomas G. Putman
Aug 4, 2021
Thomas Gerard Putman, Age 58, of Crystal Lake Il, passed peacefully Wednesday morning at the JourneyCare Hospice Center of Barrington where he was surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on November 20, 1962 in Hazel Crest Il. to Dutch immigrants, Anton and Mary (Stoelinga) Putman and was the third of 5 children. He attended St. Anne grade school...
Dennis L. Jankoski
Aug 3, 2021
Dennis L. Jankoski, age 64, late of Mokena, IL. Caring brother of Vicki (Daniel) Eichelkraut. Loving uncle of Dan Eichelkraut and Mari Cagwin, grand nephews Seth, Blake and Devin and numerous cousins. Caring nephew of Elvira Landini. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Marie Jankoski. Private interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery at a later date. In lieu...
Diane C. Barth
Aug 2, 2021
Diane C. Barth, age 65, late of Joliet. Beloved wife of the late James J. Barth. Caring sister of Thomas F. Blaney, James J. Blaney, Therese M. Littrell (Jon), Eileen M. Steele (Jack), and Loretta C. Kotula (Raymond). Compassionate sister in law to Denise Barth. Loving companion to her dog, Cloney. Chereshied aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Roy J. Manor Jr.
Aug 2, 2021
Roy J. Manor Jr., age 72, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Manor. Loving father of Rebecca Manor, Roy J. Manor III, Jeremy (Alison) Manor, the late Ronald Schoph, and Carol (Dave) Huffman. Cherished brother of the late Nancy Castillo, and Patricia (Ron) Dahms. Caring grandfather of Ashley, Roy IV, Evelynn, and Callum Manor. Compassionate uncle to...
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