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Wayne Jacob "Jake" Deporto
Oct 26, 2020
Wayne Jacob “Jake” DePorto, age 91, of Frankfort passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. Wayne was born January 14, 1929, in Joliet, Illinois. As a young man, Wayne worked with area farmers. He graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1946 and went on to Joliet Junior College, learning Print Shop...
Nicholas M. Persin
Oct 25, 2020
Nicholas M. Persin, age 80, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Persin nee Dragovic. Beloved father of Laura (Augie) Hernandez, Jeffrey (Simonette), and James (Tina) Persin. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Brian, Nicholas, Luke, Matthew, Sam, Stephanie, and Olivia. Caring great grandfather of Anthony, J.P, and Jesse. Visitation Thursday, 3:00- 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Allen J. Kaiser Jr.
Oct 24, 2020
Allen J. Kaiser Jr,73, of Mokena, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on October 24, 2020. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Anne Kaiser. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Kaiser, his children: Helene (Joe) Boganski, Lucas (Sheri) Kaiser, Jeffrey Kaiser and...
Johanna M. Skonicki
Oct 24, 2020
Johanna M. Skonicki, age 100 3/4 , late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Maryellen (Dean) Carlson and Michael (Donna) Skonicki. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Hallberg, Stephen, Mathew, Jason Carlson, and great grandmother of Mathew Hallberg, Timothy Hallberg, and Westley Carlson. Funeral Friday, October 30, 2020, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home...
Jean P. Kidd
Oct 24, 2020
Jean P. Kidd, wife of Donald Kidd, for 68 years passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Jean is survived by her husband Donald and her children Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (the late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd, Brenda Kidd, her ten grandchildren and her three great grandchildren. She is...
Thomas R. Fitzsimons
Oct 16, 2020
Thomas Fitzsimons, age 89, a resident of Mokena, IL and The Villages, FL died October 16, 2020. He was born December 27, 1930 to Anne and Thomas Fitzsimons in Chicago, IL. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 61 years to Pat Fitzsimons nee Kilgallon; loving father of the late Tom (Maureen) Fitzsimons; cherished grandfather of Tommy and...
Mary F. Gonzales
Oct 12, 2020
Mary F. Gonzales. Loving mother of Michael(Amanda) Seerup, Nicole(Aaron) Davis, Kevin(Tara) Fenner and Lindsey(fiance of Matt) Fenner. Dear grandmother of Mason, Camryn, Owen, Hudson, Holden, Oliver and Ian. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Arlene Gonzales. Cherished sister of Michael(Melissa), Grace(Jim), Steven(Wendy) and Sue(Joe). Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Vandenberg...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Florek
Oct 8, 2020
The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Just call him Joe. A simple moniker for a complex man. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago in an era gone by. He met the one true love of his life and wife of 52 years, Noreen (Van Kooten) Florek, at Fenger High School. He was called on by Uncle Sam...
William G. Wulf
Oct 7, 2020
William G. Wulf. Loving father of Jennifer(Phil) Santelli, Tracy(Lucas) Yothment, Timothy Wulf and Danielle(Aaron) Lagacy. Children of Patricia (nee. Kukosh). Dear grandfather of Timmy, Robert, Christian, Hannah and Dominic. Cherished brother of Thomas(April) Wulf, Nora Wulf and the late Ann Ozburn. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 from...
Lucille Hostert
Sep 28, 2020
Lucille Hostert (née Kampe), age 91, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Beecher Manor, due to complications from COVID-19. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hostert, Sr. (2011), and her two brothers, Delmar (Margie) Kampe and Vernon Kampe. She is survived by her four children, Arthur (Eileen) Hostert, Jr., Donald (Cindy) Hostert, George (Pam) Hostert...
John E. Tucker
Sep 25, 2020
John E. Tucker, age 69, late of Chicago Heights. Beloved brother of David (Pam), Joseph, and Mary Tucker. Caring uncle of Lisa, Heather, Christopher, and Kathy. John retired from a career as a custodian at Crete-Monee School District 201. Visitation, Wednesday September 30, 2020, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Chapel Service Thursday...
Joanne M. Bukowiecki
Sep 24, 2020
Joanne M. Bukowiecki, age 71 ,late of Oak Forest, IL. Loving mother of Terry (Charles Jr.) and Michael (Traci). Caring grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 3. Visitation, Tuesday September 29, 2020, 3:00 – 9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Inurnment will take place privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. *Due to the...
Alice L. Bertucci
Sep 19, 2020
Alice L. Bertucci nee Mankowski, age 92, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of Dominick (Nick) Bertucci. Loving mother of Lisa (Tony) DeBellis, the late Theresa (Terry) George, the late Mark (Sharme) Singer, and the late David Singer. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation, Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 PM. Chapel service Monday 12:15 PM at Vandenberg...
Michael Levi Fox
Sep 14, 2020
Michael Levi Fox, 63, of Mokena, passed away on September 14, 2020 in Mokena, IL peacefully at home with his wife Linda at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 12:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mokena United Methodist Church. A private memorial service will follow. Mike’s wish was to be cremated and...
Terrance P. Dorencz
Sep 12, 2020
Terrance P. Dorencz, age 81, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Jane Dorencz nee Szymczak. Loving father of Christopher (Ines Giurini) Dorencz, Phillip (Lisa) Dorencz, Jeannine (Terry) Shubert, and Kimberly (Carlos) Cuervo. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Olivia, Terrence John, Sarah, Emily, Hailey, Juan, Aleksandr, and Dayna. Cherished brother of Noreene Altier, Bonni (Mitch) Ladewski, and the...
Patricia J. Ford
Sep 9, 2020
Patricia J. Ford, age 71, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of Donald Ford. Loving mother of Jenni (Roger) Gillund, and Mike (Angel) Ford. Cherished sister of Peg (Roger) Herman, Pam (Guy) Thacher, and sister in-law of Donna (Tim) Varner. Proud Nana of Deia, Jake, Kaylee, Gavin, and 4 greatgrandchildren. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...
Cathy York
Sep 5, 2020
Cathy York, age 68. Loving longtime partner of Ron Ligocki. Dear sister of Maribeth Seal and Holly (John) Charles. Special Aunt to Sam and Nick Charles and Neal Vaisvilas. Great Aunt to Jaxon. Best buddy to Joanne Wagge and friend to many. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tom York. She loved puzzles, cooking, travel and...
Stanley Gondek
Sep 5, 2020
Stanley Gondek, age 95, late of Mokena, IL. USMC WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Bonnie Gondek. Loving father of Mandy (the late Glenn) Schultz. Proud Boppie to Nick, Jackie, Max, Alyssa, and Great-Grandfather of Samantha. Cherished brother of Dorothy (Francisco) Palomo. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stanley was the owner of Stan Gondek Barber Shop in Downers Grove...
Wayne Jacob "Jake" Deporto
Oct 26, 2020
Wayne Jacob “Jake” DePorto, age 91, of Frankfort passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Illinois. Wayne was born January 14, 1929, in Joliet, Illinois. As a young man, Wayne worked with area farmers. He graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1946 and went on to Joliet Junior College, learning Print Shop...
Nicholas M. Persin
Oct 25, 2020
Nicholas M. Persin, age 80, late of Clarendale of Mokena. Beloved husband of the late Georgette Persin nee Dragovic. Beloved father of Laura (Augie) Hernandez, Jeffrey (Simonette), and James (Tina) Persin. Proud grandfather of Jennifer, Brian, Nicholas, Luke, Matthew, Sam, Stephanie, and Olivia. Caring great grandfather of Anthony, J.P, and Jesse. Visitation Thursday, 3:00- 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home,...
Allen J. Kaiser Jr.
Oct 24, 2020
Allen J. Kaiser Jr,73, of Mokena, IL, formerly of Chicago, IL, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on October 24, 2020. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Anne Kaiser. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda Kaiser, his children: Helene (Joe) Boganski, Lucas (Sheri) Kaiser, Jeffrey Kaiser and...
Johanna M. Skonicki
Oct 24, 2020
Johanna M. Skonicki, age 100 3/4 , late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Maryellen (Dean) Carlson and Michael (Donna) Skonicki. Cherished grandmother of Rebecca Hallberg, Stephen, Mathew, Jason Carlson, and great grandmother of Mathew Hallberg, Timothy Hallberg, and Westley Carlson. Funeral Friday, October 30, 2020, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home...
Jean P. Kidd
Oct 24, 2020
Jean P. Kidd, wife of Donald Kidd, for 68 years passed away on October 24, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Jean is survived by her husband Donald and her children Donald (Ann) Kidd, Beverly (the late George) Laxton, David (May) Kidd, Barbara (David) Fitzgerald, Daniel Kidd, Brenda Kidd, her ten grandchildren and her three great grandchildren. She is...
Thomas R. Fitzsimons
Oct 16, 2020
Thomas Fitzsimons, age 89, a resident of Mokena, IL and The Villages, FL died October 16, 2020. He was born December 27, 1930 to Anne and Thomas Fitzsimons in Chicago, IL. He was the beloved husband and best friend of 61 years to Pat Fitzsimons nee Kilgallon; loving father of the late Tom (Maureen) Fitzsimons; cherished grandfather of Tommy and...
Mary F. Gonzales
Oct 12, 2020
Mary F. Gonzales. Loving mother of Michael(Amanda) Seerup, Nicole(Aaron) Davis, Kevin(Tara) Fenner and Lindsey(fiance of Matt) Fenner. Dear grandmother of Mason, Camryn, Owen, Hudson, Holden, Oliver and Ian. Beloved daughter of Anthony and Arlene Gonzales. Cherished sister of Michael(Melissa), Grace(Jim), Steven(Wendy) and Sue(Joe). Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Vandenberg...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Florek
Oct 8, 2020
The Man, the Myth, the Legend. Just call him Joe. A simple moniker for a complex man. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago in an era gone by. He met the one true love of his life and wife of 52 years, Noreen (Van Kooten) Florek, at Fenger High School. He was called on by Uncle Sam...
William G. Wulf
Oct 7, 2020
William G. Wulf. Loving father of Jennifer(Phil) Santelli, Tracy(Lucas) Yothment, Timothy Wulf and Danielle(Aaron) Lagacy. Children of Patricia (nee. Kukosh). Dear grandfather of Timmy, Robert, Christian, Hannah and Dominic. Cherished brother of Thomas(April) Wulf, Nora Wulf and the late Ann Ozburn. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2020 from...
Lucille Hostert
Sep 28, 2020
Lucille Hostert (née Kampe), age 91, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Beecher Manor, due to complications from COVID-19. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Hostert, Sr. (2011), and her two brothers, Delmar (Margie) Kampe and Vernon Kampe. She is survived by her four children, Arthur (Eileen) Hostert, Jr., Donald (Cindy) Hostert, George (Pam) Hostert...
John E. Tucker
Sep 25, 2020
John E. Tucker, age 69, late of Chicago Heights. Beloved brother of David (Pam), Joseph, and Mary Tucker. Caring uncle of Lisa, Heather, Christopher, and Kathy. John retired from a career as a custodian at Crete-Monee School District 201. Visitation, Wednesday September 30, 2020, 3:00-8:00 PM, at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 South Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Chapel Service Thursday...
Joanne M. Bukowiecki
Sep 24, 2020
Joanne M. Bukowiecki, age 71 ,late of Oak Forest, IL. Loving mother of Terry (Charles Jr.) and Michael (Traci). Caring grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 3. Visitation, Tuesday September 29, 2020, 3:00 – 9:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Inurnment will take place privately at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. *Due to the...
Alice L. Bertucci
Sep 19, 2020
Alice L. Bertucci nee Mankowski, age 92, late of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of Dominick (Nick) Bertucci. Loving mother of Lisa (Tony) DeBellis, the late Theresa (Terry) George, the late Mark (Sharme) Singer, and the late David Singer. Loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation, Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 2:00-8:00 PM. Chapel service Monday 12:15 PM at Vandenberg...
Michael Levi Fox
Sep 14, 2020
Michael Levi Fox, 63, of Mokena, passed away on September 14, 2020 in Mokena, IL peacefully at home with his wife Linda at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be 12:00pm - 3:00pm on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mokena United Methodist Church. A private memorial service will follow. Mike’s wish was to be cremated and...
Terrance P. Dorencz
Sep 12, 2020
Terrance P. Dorencz, age 81, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Jane Dorencz nee Szymczak. Loving father of Christopher (Ines Giurini) Dorencz, Phillip (Lisa) Dorencz, Jeannine (Terry) Shubert, and Kimberly (Carlos) Cuervo. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Olivia, Terrence John, Sarah, Emily, Hailey, Juan, Aleksandr, and Dayna. Cherished brother of Noreene Altier, Bonni (Mitch) Ladewski, and the...
Patricia J. Ford
Sep 9, 2020
Patricia J. Ford, age 71, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved wife of Donald Ford. Loving mother of Jenni (Roger) Gillund, and Mike (Angel) Ford. Cherished sister of Peg (Roger) Herman, Pam (Guy) Thacher, and sister in-law of Donna (Tim) Varner. Proud Nana of Deia, Jake, Kaylee, Gavin, and 4 greatgrandchildren. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...
Cathy York
Sep 5, 2020
Cathy York, age 68. Loving longtime partner of Ron Ligocki. Dear sister of Maribeth Seal and Holly (John) Charles. Special Aunt to Sam and Nick Charles and Neal Vaisvilas. Great Aunt to Jaxon. Best buddy to Joanne Wagge and friend to many. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Tom York. She loved puzzles, cooking, travel and...
Stanley Gondek
Sep 5, 2020
Stanley Gondek, age 95, late of Mokena, IL. USMC WWII Veteran. Beloved husband of Bonnie Gondek. Loving father of Mandy (the late Glenn) Schultz. Proud Boppie to Nick, Jackie, Max, Alyssa, and Great-Grandfather of Samantha. Cherished brother of Dorothy (Francisco) Palomo. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stanley was the owner of Stan Gondek Barber Shop in Downers Grove...
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