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George E. Dempsey Jr.

George E. Dempsey Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

George Dempsey was born October 28,1942 and passed away on July 7, 2020 at the age of 77. He grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, quitting school at an early age to help his family out. George was a truck driver for Willet Trucking and Union Pacific. He was a loyal member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters....

Janet R. Mazur

Janet R. Mazur

Jul 5, 2020

Mrs. Janet R. Mazur nee Cepican, age 92, late of Orland Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late Michael Mazur. Loving mother of Michael (Elaine), Lynn, and Ken (Beth). Proud grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 9. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and sister in law. Visitation Friday July 10, 2020, 9:00-11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial,...

Alex Ber

Alex Ber

Jul 5, 2020

Alex Ber, age 93, late of Tinley Park, IL. WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ber nee Miller. Loving father of Linda (James) Crowe, the late Brian Ber, and Maureen Ber. Proud grandfather of Tomas (Kayla) Johnson. Dear brother of Lorraine (William) McGrail, John (Terry) Ber. Visitation Thursday, July 9, 2020, 2:00-7:00 PM at the Vandenberg...

Larry S. Blomlie

Larry S. Blomlie

Jul 1, 2020

Larry S. Blomlie. Beloved fiancé of Tina Shumaker. Loving father of Stephen Blomlie, Joshua Blomlie, Jessica (Jacob) Hamilton and the late Bobby Blomlie. Dear grandfather of Lindsay, Justin Hamilton and Kalleigh Mae Blomlie. Cherished brother of Kenneth, Charles Blomlie, Kelly Dinkins, Tracy Thompson and the late Thomas E. Blomlie. Visitation Monday, July 6, 2020, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Vandenberg...

Robert L. Van Luik

Robert L. Van Luik

Jun 25, 2020

Robert L Van Luik,”Popsy” 94 of Chicago and Tinley Park, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 25,2020 at Clarendale of Mokena. He is survived by his daughters Nora(Daniel)Fling, Janice(Michael)White, Nancy Van Luik and nephew Frank (Tracie)Vrlich who was like a son. His memory will be cherished by his grandchildren, Kimberly(Chip)Kahsen, Mark(Liana De Angelo)White, Kira Fling and by his great-grandchildren Gwendolyn...

Brian J. Klir

Brian J. Klir

Jun 24, 2020

Brian J. Klir age, 38, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved son of Laima ( late Raymond) Pouse, and Richard Klir. Dear brother of Christopher (Megan) Klir, and step-brother of Karen, Debbie, Michael, and Cheryl. Caring nephew of Gina ( Bill) Getz, Alex (late Ursula) Snelius, George (Elaine) Snelius. Proud cousin and Godson of Robert Jimenez-Gomez (Oscar), Laura Gomez (Lorie), Karen...

George E. Stevenson

George E. Stevenson

Jun 16, 2020

George E. Stevenson was born September 3rd 1941 and passed away June 16th 2020 at the age of 78 in his home in Mokena, Illinois. George enjoyed many things in his life one being his 1964 Chevy. Many time’s he would chauffer his family to Rainbow Ice Cream where everyone had to get out of the car to eat their...

Genevieve S. Kavanaugh

Genevieve S. Kavanaugh

Jun 14, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Margaret Stroh

Margaret Stroh

Jun 12, 2020

Margaret Stroh, age 91, of Mokena, IL, passed away on June 12, 2020. Margaret was born September 14, 1928 to the late Andrew and Mildred Popa. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Stroh. Loving mother of Richard (Diane) Stroh, Arthur (Colleen) Stroh, Christopher and Michael Stroh. Proud grandmother of Rebecca (Joe) Thomas and Sarah. Cherished sister of the late...

Kathleen Fern Richards

Kathleen Fern Richards

Jun 11, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Roderick "Rod" Nagy

Roderick "Rod" Nagy

Jun 10, 2020

Roderick Frank Nagy, 81, of Mokena, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Spc.John Nagy and the late Berniece Nagy (Pruden). His father was killed in the 2nd World War when Rod was 6 years old. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Naomi Nagy née Schriefer, 2...

John Nickel

John Nickel

Jun 10, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Daniel L. Veitkus

Daniel L. Veitkus

Jun 9, 2020

Daniel L. Veitkus, born January 1, 1951, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully at his home in Homer Glen, surrounded by his family, on June 9, 2020. Dan is survived by his beloved wife, Carol, his eleven children: Daniel (Jill), Dominic, Katie Shawhan (Michael), David (Gwendolyn), Douglas (Laura), Mary, Sister Mary Sebastian, F.M., Fr. Leo Veitkus, C.S.P.V, John...

Sean M. Convey

Sean M. Convey

Jun 6, 2020

Sean Martin Convey,36, of Chicago, IL. Passed away suddenly. Sean was a loving father of Sean, Brandon, Michael and Bobby. Also survived by his parents Michael and Mary Convey, brother Joseph, sister's Catherine and Bridget and numerous aunt's, uncle's, niece's and nephews. Sean was raised in Orland Hill's and later in Chicago, he attended Bogan H.S. He was a skilled...

Deborah M. Beck

Deborah M. Beck

Jun 5, 2020

Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) Born to Douglas Williams and Patricia Tatgenhorst at Great Lakes Naval Base on January 12, 1954, Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) passed suddenly in the early morning of June 5, 2020 at the young age of 66. Debbie, as many knew her, worked as a CNA for 22 years at a local nursing home where she shared...

Steeve A. Rydberg

Steeve A. Rydberg

Jun 5, 2020

STEEVE A. RYDBERG formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn M. Rydberg. Loving father of Steeve Rydberg II of Chicago, IL, Cheryl Rydberg of Bolingbrook, IL. and Mark Rydberg of Crown Point, IN; grandchildren: Matthew and Megan Rydberg; great granddaughter Dahlia and his loving dog, Annie. In lieu of...

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Jun 1, 2020

Susan Ann Shilkaitis of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Edward Shilkaitis for over 47 years. Devoted mother to Melissa (Nicholas) Liberto, Geoffrey (Jayce) Shilkaitis, and Richard Shilkaitis. Cherished grandmother to Isabella, Olivia, and Dean Liberto, Sydney and Sylvia Shilkaitis. Dear sister to Linda (Raymond) Busch, Catherine (Michael) Simonek, and Robert...

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

May 30, 2020

Athanasia (Sia) Kostoglanis, (nee Benetatos), age 91. Born in Kefalonia, Greece. Passed away on May 30, 2020. Loving and devoted mother of James (the late Marjory), Thomas (Joy). Proud grandmother of Natalie, Lauren, Grace, Sydney, Michael and Julia. Dear sister to the late Konstantinos, Michael, Aristidi, Maria, Stamo, Stavroula and Parthenoula. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. She survived...

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

May 30, 2020

SHARON ANN GAJDOSIK, AGE 70 OF TINLEY PARK, IL. LOVING SISTER OF DANIEL AND HIS LONG TIME PARTNER ELIZABETH NOWAKOWSKI PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JOHN AND ANN, HER SISTERS JOAN SPAULDING, BEBE ANNE BIEL,LEANDRA BERNARD, AND BROTHER JOHN R GAJDOSIK. LOVING BEST FRIEND OF KAY WITTMAN. FOND AUNT TO MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. FOR...

Adam Bryant Been

Adam Bryant Been

May 26, 2020

Adam Bryant Been, late of Manhattan, IL. passed away May 26, 2020. Adam attended Lincoln-Way East High School where he was recruited by Columbia University (New York) to play football. He recently completed his Junior year at College of St Francis where he was majoring in Computer Science. He worked several jobs ranging from Computer Programming to laborer. Adam will...

George E. Dempsey Jr.

George E. Dempsey Jr.

Jul 7, 2020

George Dempsey was born October 28,1942 and passed away on July 7, 2020 at the age of 77. He grew up in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, quitting school at an early age to help his family out. George was a truck driver for Willet Trucking and Union Pacific. He was a loyal member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters....

Janet R. Mazur

Janet R. Mazur

Jul 5, 2020

Mrs. Janet R. Mazur nee Cepican, age 92, late of Orland Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late Michael Mazur. Loving mother of Michael (Elaine), Lynn, and Ken (Beth). Proud grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 9. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews and sister in law. Visitation Friday July 10, 2020, 9:00-11:00 AM. Mass of Christian Burial,...

Alex Ber

Alex Ber

Jul 5, 2020

Alex Ber, age 93, late of Tinley Park, IL. WWII US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ber nee Miller. Loving father of Linda (James) Crowe, the late Brian Ber, and Maureen Ber. Proud grandfather of Tomas (Kayla) Johnson. Dear brother of Lorraine (William) McGrail, John (Terry) Ber. Visitation Thursday, July 9, 2020, 2:00-7:00 PM at the Vandenberg...

Larry S. Blomlie

Larry S. Blomlie

Jul 1, 2020

Larry S. Blomlie. Beloved fiancé of Tina Shumaker. Loving father of Stephen Blomlie, Joshua Blomlie, Jessica (Jacob) Hamilton and the late Bobby Blomlie. Dear grandfather of Lindsay, Justin Hamilton and Kalleigh Mae Blomlie. Cherished brother of Kenneth, Charles Blomlie, Kelly Dinkins, Tracy Thompson and the late Thomas E. Blomlie. Visitation Monday, July 6, 2020, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Vandenberg...

Robert L. Van Luik

Robert L. Van Luik

Jun 25, 2020

Robert L Van Luik,”Popsy” 94 of Chicago and Tinley Park, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 25,2020 at Clarendale of Mokena. He is survived by his daughters Nora(Daniel)Fling, Janice(Michael)White, Nancy Van Luik and nephew Frank (Tracie)Vrlich who was like a son. His memory will be cherished by his grandchildren, Kimberly(Chip)Kahsen, Mark(Liana De Angelo)White, Kira Fling and by his great-grandchildren Gwendolyn...

Brian J. Klir

Brian J. Klir

Jun 24, 2020

Brian J. Klir age, 38, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved son of Laima ( late Raymond) Pouse, and Richard Klir. Dear brother of Christopher (Megan) Klir, and step-brother of Karen, Debbie, Michael, and Cheryl. Caring nephew of Gina ( Bill) Getz, Alex (late Ursula) Snelius, George (Elaine) Snelius. Proud cousin and Godson of Robert Jimenez-Gomez (Oscar), Laura Gomez (Lorie), Karen...

George E. Stevenson

George E. Stevenson

Jun 16, 2020

George E. Stevenson was born September 3rd 1941 and passed away June 16th 2020 at the age of 78 in his home in Mokena, Illinois. George enjoyed many things in his life one being his 1964 Chevy. Many time’s he would chauffer his family to Rainbow Ice Cream where everyone had to get out of the car to eat their...

Genevieve S. Kavanaugh

Genevieve S. Kavanaugh

Jun 14, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Margaret Stroh

Margaret Stroh

Jun 12, 2020

Margaret Stroh, age 91, of Mokena, IL, passed away on June 12, 2020. Margaret was born September 14, 1928 to the late Andrew and Mildred Popa. Beloved wife of the late Richard H. Stroh. Loving mother of Richard (Diane) Stroh, Arthur (Colleen) Stroh, Christopher and Michael Stroh. Proud grandmother of Rebecca (Joe) Thomas and Sarah. Cherished sister of the late...

Kathleen Fern Richards

Kathleen Fern Richards

Jun 11, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Roderick "Rod" Nagy

Roderick "Rod" Nagy

Jun 10, 2020

Roderick Frank Nagy, 81, of Mokena, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Spc.John Nagy and the late Berniece Nagy (Pruden). His father was killed in the 2nd World War when Rod was 6 years old. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Naomi Nagy née Schriefer, 2...

John Nickel

John Nickel

Jun 10, 2020

No obituary found for this tribute.

Daniel L. Veitkus

Daniel L. Veitkus

Jun 9, 2020

Daniel L. Veitkus, born January 1, 1951, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully at his home in Homer Glen, surrounded by his family, on June 9, 2020. Dan is survived by his beloved wife, Carol, his eleven children: Daniel (Jill), Dominic, Katie Shawhan (Michael), David (Gwendolyn), Douglas (Laura), Mary, Sister Mary Sebastian, F.M., Fr. Leo Veitkus, C.S.P.V, John...

Sean M. Convey

Sean M. Convey

Jun 6, 2020

Sean Martin Convey,36, of Chicago, IL. Passed away suddenly. Sean was a loving father of Sean, Brandon, Michael and Bobby. Also survived by his parents Michael and Mary Convey, brother Joseph, sister's Catherine and Bridget and numerous aunt's, uncle's, niece's and nephews. Sean was raised in Orland Hill's and later in Chicago, he attended Bogan H.S. He was a skilled...

Deborah M. Beck

Deborah M. Beck

Jun 5, 2020

Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) Born to Douglas Williams and Patricia Tatgenhorst at Great Lakes Naval Base on January 12, 1954, Deborah Margaret Beck (Freebairn) passed suddenly in the early morning of June 5, 2020 at the young age of 66. Debbie, as many knew her, worked as a CNA for 22 years at a local nursing home where she shared...

Steeve A. Rydberg

Steeve A. Rydberg

Jun 5, 2020

STEEVE A. RYDBERG formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away on Friday June 5, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Gwendolyn M. Rydberg. Loving father of Steeve Rydberg II of Chicago, IL, Cheryl Rydberg of Bolingbrook, IL. and Mark Rydberg of Crown Point, IN; grandchildren: Matthew and Megan Rydberg; great granddaughter Dahlia and his loving dog, Annie. In lieu of...

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Susan Ann Shilkaitis

Jun 1, 2020

Susan Ann Shilkaitis of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on June 1, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Edward Shilkaitis for over 47 years. Devoted mother to Melissa (Nicholas) Liberto, Geoffrey (Jayce) Shilkaitis, and Richard Shilkaitis. Cherished grandmother to Isabella, Olivia, and Dean Liberto, Sydney and Sylvia Shilkaitis. Dear sister to Linda (Raymond) Busch, Catherine (Michael) Simonek, and Robert...

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

Athanasia " Sia " Kostoglanis

May 30, 2020

Athanasia (Sia) Kostoglanis, (nee Benetatos), age 91. Born in Kefalonia, Greece. Passed away on May 30, 2020. Loving and devoted mother of James (the late Marjory), Thomas (Joy). Proud grandmother of Natalie, Lauren, Grace, Sydney, Michael and Julia. Dear sister to the late Konstantinos, Michael, Aristidi, Maria, Stamo, Stavroula and Parthenoula. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. She survived...

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

Sharon Ann Gajdosik

May 30, 2020

SHARON ANN GAJDOSIK, AGE 70 OF TINLEY PARK, IL. LOVING SISTER OF DANIEL AND HIS LONG TIME PARTNER ELIZABETH NOWAKOWSKI PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, JOHN AND ANN, HER SISTERS JOAN SPAULDING, BEBE ANNE BIEL,LEANDRA BERNARD, AND BROTHER JOHN R GAJDOSIK. LOVING BEST FRIEND OF KAY WITTMAN. FOND AUNT TO MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. FOR...

Adam Bryant Been

Adam Bryant Been

May 26, 2020

Adam Bryant Been, late of Manhattan, IL. passed away May 26, 2020. Adam attended Lincoln-Way East High School where he was recruited by Columbia University (New York) to play football. He recently completed his Junior year at College of St Francis where he was majoring in Computer Science. He worked several jobs ranging from Computer Programming to laborer. Adam will...

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