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John C. Schultz

John C. Schultz

Feb 10, 2021

John C. Schultz, age 87, late of Frankfort, IL. formerly of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Korean War Veteran, longtime Chicago Public School Teacher, Chicago and Illinois Hall of Fame Basketball Coach. Loving husband of Barbara (née Gornick), adoring father of John (Nancy), Timothy (Pamela), Katherine (Dick), late Elizabeth, Thomas, Mary, Terrence (Jennifer), Patrick (Lisa), many Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. In...

Barbara J. D'Aversa

Barbara J. D'Aversa

Feb 10, 2021

Barbara J. D’Aversa (nee Michelini), age 72, late of Blue Island. Beloved wife of Fulvio. Loving mother of Anna (Steven) Buss, and Virginio (Diane) D’Aversa. Dear grandmother of Lilianna, Daniella, Luke, Fulvio, Annelise. Cherished daughter of the late Armando and Edith Michelini. Dearest sister of Paul (Elaine) Michelini, William (Angela) Michelini, Mary Ann (Thomas) Raymond, and Joanne (Leon) Tortura. Fond...

Kenneth E. Gignac

Kenneth E. Gignac

Feb 9, 2021

Kenneth E. Gignac, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Oak Forest IL. Beloved husband of Diane M. (deceased). Loving father of Trish (Doug) Nickleski, Steve (Kim), Mary Delsing, Jim (AnnMarie) and Ed (Karen). Proud and caring grandfather of Michelle (Brice) Martin, Dan Nickleski, Brittany (Jason) Williams, Alice, Matthew, Nathan, Rachel, Marcy Delsing, Alex Delsing, Casey, Arielle and great...

Robert M. Karpola

Robert M. Karpola

Jan 27, 2021

Robert M. Karpola, age 85, late of Mokena, IL formally of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully January 27, 2021. Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew and Mary (Bolsega) Karpola. Beloved husband for 62 years of Phyllis (nee Toppett); loving and devoted father of Cheryl Edwards, Bruce, Keith (Ann), and Gayle (Edward) Melby. Cherished grandfather of Mike,...

Doris J. Formanski

Doris J. Formanski

Jan 27, 2021

Doris Jane Formanski (Sarat), age 87 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late George L. Formanski. Loving mother of Cheryl (Ray) Watson, Danny (Julie) Formanski and Joe (Jenny) Formanski. Proud grandmother of Sarah (Scott), Ryan (Rebecca), Dana (Cory), Michela (Jorge), Ben, Katie, Sam, Nate, Zach and Andrew. Great-grandmother of Evelyn, Coraline, Lyla , Jose, Vincent,...

Michelle Lynn Maurisak

Michelle Lynn Maurisak

Jan 26, 2021

Michelle Lynn Maurisak, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of Rich and LaVonne. Loving sister of Rick (the late Jenny). Fond aunt of Grant, Bing, Charlotte, Evan, Jared and aunt Shell to many. Cherished niece of aunt Monie (the late uncle Bob). Dear cousin of Gery (Marilia), De (Jeff),...

Gerald A. Crandall

Gerald A. Crandall

Jan 26, 2021

Gerald A. Crandall, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gizella “Dee” Crandall. Survived by his sons; Gerald S. (Deborah), David A. (Susan) and Jon J. Crandall as well as his grandchildren; Meagan E. (Martin), Bradley E. (Sheena), Brent S., Hillary L. and sister in law Irene Toth. Many nieces and nephews. Founder of GA Crandall &...

Carl J. Halper

Carl J. Halper

Jan 24, 2021

Carl(Chuck) Joseph Halper 87 years Devoted husband of Sandra O’Malley Heinzel Halper for thirty seven years, preceded in death by Joan Halper née Hummer. Loving father of Mark (Lynne) and Michael (Barbara) Michele (Doug) Ward, Maria, Joseph (Kris) Julie Heinzel-Sladek (Eric Sladek) Aimee Heinzel, Sheana (Scott Brighton) Adoring grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will...

Robert E. Ringer

Robert E. Ringer

Jan 20, 2021

Robert E. Ringer, age 70, of Monee, IL passed away January 20, 2021. Loving father of Robert J.(Colleen) Ringer, and Kimberly (William) Jerozal. Brother of Judy (Rich) Hetzel, Peggy Ringer, and Daniel Ringer. Proud grandfather of Robby, Ryan, Kyle, and Ryan. Visitation Friday January 22,2021 from 5:00-8:00PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. For more information...

Kathryn D. Oehmen

Kathryn D. Oehmen

Jan 17, 2021

Kathy (Kat) Oehmen (Schalk), 53, of Mokena, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 17. She is survived by her husband, Rick, son Lee (Michelle); daughter Nicole (Steve); sister Mary Jo Solick and brother Michael (Carrie). She was a fun aunt to nieces Crystal (Mike), Shannon (Jake), Kayla and Lily, and nephews Ryan (Sydney), Dustin, and Tommy, who she also leaves...

Marsha J. Rhodes

Marsha J. Rhodes

Jan 15, 2021

Marsha J. Rhodes (nee Diimig). Beloved wife of Ron. Preceeded in death by Paul and Alice Diimig. Dear sister of Bonnie (Tom) Ciraulo. Fond aunt of Jill (Mike) Conolly, Joy (Joe) Gallivan and Jeff (Kelley) Ciraulo. Cherished great aunt of 8. Marsha was a beloved Para of the Orland Park Jr. High School District 135 community and staff. She graduated...

Steven Jostes

Steven Jostes

Jan 12, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Laverne G. Rechkemer

Laverne G. Rechkemer

Jan 8, 2021

Laverne G. Rechkemer nee Keuch, age 94 late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the late Emil Rechkemer. Loving mother of Wayne (Joyce) Rechkemer, and the late Elaine (Robert) Swan. Proud grandmother of Julie (Sean) Ferguson, John (Nancy), Janet (John) Sarafin and Dan Rechkemer. Cherished great grandmother of 9. Caring sister-in-law of Janice Keuch. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Edward M. Dudley

Edward M. Dudley

Jan 7, 2021

Edward M. Dudley of Frankfort IL, age 73, died peacefully on Thursday, January 7th. He is survived by his daughters, Kim, Laurie, Abby Dudley and stepson Adam Chovan (Alexandra). He also leaves behind brothers, William and companion Christine, Joseph and wife Diane, and a sister Lynn (Horan). He is preceded in death by brothers John and James. He was a...

Edward J. Furmanek Jr.

Edward J. Furmanek Jr.

Jan 6, 2021

Edward J. Furmanek, Jr. Vietnam War Airforce Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Loving father of Ed (Kristine) Furmanek. Dear grandpa of Lily and Giada Furmanek. Dearest step grandpa of Autumn and Zack. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley park,...

Ellen J. Jenner

Ellen J. Jenner

Dec 31, 2020

Ellen Joy Jenner (Radcliffe), 60, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on December 31st , 2020. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan to John and Barbara Radcliffe on November 8th, 1960. She graduated from Schaffer High School in 1978. Ellen was married to Stephen Jenner on October 17, 1981. Ellen loved working at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, where her co-workers were...

Arletta E. Mundt

Arletta E. Mundt

Dec 30, 2020

Arletta E. Mundt nee Eggers age 89, faithful wife of late Arthur Mundt. Devoted mother of Elise (late Willi) Elke and Nadine (James) Hoger. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Andrew, Allyson, and Bradley. Proud great-grandmother of Reese. Dear sister of late Eugene Eggers. Lying in state Monday, January 4, 2021 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Vandenberg...

Robert J. Guzak

Robert J. Guzak

Dec 29, 2020

Robert J. Guzak, age 85, late of Orland Park, IL. US Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Paratrooper. Beloved husband of Angeline Guzak nee Kozak. Loving father of Debra (John Granko) and Donna Guzak. Dear brother of John (late Mary), late Raymond (late Karen), Wayne (Linda), the late David, and brother in law of Robert (Nancy) Kozak. Cherished companion, Ava. Private family...

Mary E. Brouette

Mary E. Brouette

Dec 25, 2020

Mary E. Brouette (nee Cammack). Beloved wife of the late Leroy. Loving mother of Gary (Debbie), Craig (Debbie), Andrea (Jim) and Elizabeth (Darren). Dear grandmother of 10. Dearest great grandmother of 9. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, Illinois Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will...

Nancy Lee Bumbales

Nancy Lee Bumbales

Dec 19, 2020

Nancy Lee Bumbales, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Floyd and Nancy Wilson. Preceded in Death by her brothers Stephen and Robert Wilson and her former husband Andrew Bumbales. Nancy is lovingly remembered by her Children Nancy (Joe) Einoder and Elizabeth (Frank) Shuster, her Grandchildren Joseph and Nicole Einoder and Benjamin...

John C. Schultz

John C. Schultz

Feb 10, 2021

John C. Schultz, age 87, late of Frankfort, IL. formerly of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Korean War Veteran, longtime Chicago Public School Teacher, Chicago and Illinois Hall of Fame Basketball Coach. Loving husband of Barbara (née Gornick), adoring father of John (Nancy), Timothy (Pamela), Katherine (Dick), late Elizabeth, Thomas, Mary, Terrence (Jennifer), Patrick (Lisa), many Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. In...

Barbara J. D'Aversa

Barbara J. D'Aversa

Feb 10, 2021

Barbara J. D’Aversa (nee Michelini), age 72, late of Blue Island. Beloved wife of Fulvio. Loving mother of Anna (Steven) Buss, and Virginio (Diane) D’Aversa. Dear grandmother of Lilianna, Daniella, Luke, Fulvio, Annelise. Cherished daughter of the late Armando and Edith Michelini. Dearest sister of Paul (Elaine) Michelini, William (Angela) Michelini, Mary Ann (Thomas) Raymond, and Joanne (Leon) Tortura. Fond...

Kenneth E. Gignac

Kenneth E. Gignac

Feb 9, 2021

Kenneth E. Gignac, age 87, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Oak Forest IL. Beloved husband of Diane M. (deceased). Loving father of Trish (Doug) Nickleski, Steve (Kim), Mary Delsing, Jim (AnnMarie) and Ed (Karen). Proud and caring grandfather of Michelle (Brice) Martin, Dan Nickleski, Brittany (Jason) Williams, Alice, Matthew, Nathan, Rachel, Marcy Delsing, Alex Delsing, Casey, Arielle and great...

Robert M. Karpola

Robert M. Karpola

Jan 27, 2021

Robert M. Karpola, age 85, late of Mokena, IL formally of Chicago, IL passed away peacefully January 27, 2021. Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late Andrew and Mary (Bolsega) Karpola. Beloved husband for 62 years of Phyllis (nee Toppett); loving and devoted father of Cheryl Edwards, Bruce, Keith (Ann), and Gayle (Edward) Melby. Cherished grandfather of Mike,...

Doris J. Formanski

Doris J. Formanski

Jan 27, 2021

Doris Jane Formanski (Sarat), age 87 late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of 61 years of the late George L. Formanski. Loving mother of Cheryl (Ray) Watson, Danny (Julie) Formanski and Joe (Jenny) Formanski. Proud grandmother of Sarah (Scott), Ryan (Rebecca), Dana (Cory), Michela (Jorge), Ben, Katie, Sam, Nate, Zach and Andrew. Great-grandmother of Evelyn, Coraline, Lyla , Jose, Vincent,...

Michelle Lynn Maurisak

Michelle Lynn Maurisak

Jan 26, 2021

Michelle Lynn Maurisak, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved daughter of Rich and LaVonne. Loving sister of Rick (the late Jenny). Fond aunt of Grant, Bing, Charlotte, Evan, Jared and aunt Shell to many. Cherished niece of aunt Monie (the late uncle Bob). Dear cousin of Gery (Marilia), De (Jeff),...

Gerald A. Crandall

Gerald A. Crandall

Jan 26, 2021

Gerald A. Crandall, US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Gizella “Dee” Crandall. Survived by his sons; Gerald S. (Deborah), David A. (Susan) and Jon J. Crandall as well as his grandchildren; Meagan E. (Martin), Bradley E. (Sheena), Brent S., Hillary L. and sister in law Irene Toth. Many nieces and nephews. Founder of GA Crandall &...

Carl J. Halper

Carl J. Halper

Jan 24, 2021

Carl(Chuck) Joseph Halper 87 years Devoted husband of Sandra O’Malley Heinzel Halper for thirty seven years, preceded in death by Joan Halper née Hummer. Loving father of Mark (Lynne) and Michael (Barbara) Michele (Doug) Ward, Maria, Joseph (Kris) Julie Heinzel-Sladek (Eric Sladek) Aimee Heinzel, Sheana (Scott Brighton) Adoring grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A funeral mass will...

Robert E. Ringer

Robert E. Ringer

Jan 20, 2021

Robert E. Ringer, age 70, of Monee, IL passed away January 20, 2021. Loving father of Robert J.(Colleen) Ringer, and Kimberly (William) Jerozal. Brother of Judy (Rich) Hetzel, Peggy Ringer, and Daniel Ringer. Proud grandfather of Robby, Ryan, Kyle, and Ryan. Visitation Friday January 22,2021 from 5:00-8:00PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Ave, Tinley Park, IL. For more information...

Kathryn D. Oehmen

Kathryn D. Oehmen

Jan 17, 2021

Kathy (Kat) Oehmen (Schalk), 53, of Mokena, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 17. She is survived by her husband, Rick, son Lee (Michelle); daughter Nicole (Steve); sister Mary Jo Solick and brother Michael (Carrie). She was a fun aunt to nieces Crystal (Mike), Shannon (Jake), Kayla and Lily, and nephews Ryan (Sydney), Dustin, and Tommy, who she also leaves...

Marsha J. Rhodes

Marsha J. Rhodes

Jan 15, 2021

Marsha J. Rhodes (nee Diimig). Beloved wife of Ron. Preceeded in death by Paul and Alice Diimig. Dear sister of Bonnie (Tom) Ciraulo. Fond aunt of Jill (Mike) Conolly, Joy (Joe) Gallivan and Jeff (Kelley) Ciraulo. Cherished great aunt of 8. Marsha was a beloved Para of the Orland Park Jr. High School District 135 community and staff. She graduated...

Steven Jostes

Steven Jostes

Jan 12, 2021

No obituary found for this tribute.

Laverne G. Rechkemer

Laverne G. Rechkemer

Jan 8, 2021

Laverne G. Rechkemer nee Keuch, age 94 late of Mokena. Beloved wife of the late Emil Rechkemer. Loving mother of Wayne (Joyce) Rechkemer, and the late Elaine (Robert) Swan. Proud grandmother of Julie (Sean) Ferguson, John (Nancy), Janet (John) Sarafin and Dan Rechkemer. Cherished great grandmother of 9. Caring sister-in-law of Janice Keuch. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews....

Edward M. Dudley

Edward M. Dudley

Jan 7, 2021

Edward M. Dudley of Frankfort IL, age 73, died peacefully on Thursday, January 7th. He is survived by his daughters, Kim, Laurie, Abby Dudley and stepson Adam Chovan (Alexandra). He also leaves behind brothers, William and companion Christine, Joseph and wife Diane, and a sister Lynn (Horan). He is preceded in death by brothers John and James. He was a...

Edward J. Furmanek Jr.

Edward J. Furmanek Jr.

Jan 6, 2021

Edward J. Furmanek, Jr. Vietnam War Airforce Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Denise. Loving father of Ed (Kristine) Furmanek. Dear grandpa of Lily and Giada Furmanek. Dearest step grandpa of Autumn and Zack. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley park,...

Ellen J. Jenner

Ellen J. Jenner

Dec 31, 2020

Ellen Joy Jenner (Radcliffe), 60, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on December 31st , 2020. Born in Wyandotte, Michigan to John and Barbara Radcliffe on November 8th, 1960. She graduated from Schaffer High School in 1978. Ellen was married to Stephen Jenner on October 17, 1981. Ellen loved working at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, where her co-workers were...

Arletta E. Mundt

Arletta E. Mundt

Dec 30, 2020

Arletta E. Mundt nee Eggers age 89, faithful wife of late Arthur Mundt. Devoted mother of Elise (late Willi) Elke and Nadine (James) Hoger. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Andrew, Allyson, and Bradley. Proud great-grandmother of Reese. Dear sister of late Eugene Eggers. Lying in state Monday, January 4, 2021 9:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am at Vandenberg...

Robert J. Guzak

Robert J. Guzak

Dec 29, 2020

Robert J. Guzak, age 85, late of Orland Park, IL. US Army Veteran, 101st Airborne Paratrooper. Beloved husband of Angeline Guzak nee Kozak. Loving father of Debra (John Granko) and Donna Guzak. Dear brother of John (late Mary), late Raymond (late Karen), Wayne (Linda), the late David, and brother in law of Robert (Nancy) Kozak. Cherished companion, Ava. Private family...

Mary E. Brouette

Mary E. Brouette

Dec 25, 2020

Mary E. Brouette (nee Cammack). Beloved wife of the late Leroy. Loving mother of Gary (Debbie), Craig (Debbie), Andrea (Jim) and Elizabeth (Darren). Dear grandmother of 10. Dearest great grandmother of 9. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, Illinois Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Interment will...

Nancy Lee Bumbales

Nancy Lee Bumbales

Dec 19, 2020

Nancy Lee Bumbales, age 77, late of Mokena, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Floyd and Nancy Wilson. Preceded in Death by her brothers Stephen and Robert Wilson and her former husband Andrew Bumbales. Nancy is lovingly remembered by her Children Nancy (Joe) Einoder and Elizabeth (Frank) Shuster, her Grandchildren Joseph and Nicole Einoder and Benjamin...

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