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Carmen I. Smallwood
Apr 28, 2020
Carmen Irene Smallwood went Home to Jesus on April 28, 2020 at age 77. Carmen was born to Joe B. and Lyndal White on October 29, 1942 in Wayne County, Illinois. She graduated from Mills Prairie High School with the class of 1959. Carmen earned a BA of Elementary Education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Carmen met John Windle...
Dean B. Leyers Md.
Apr 27, 2020
Dean B. Leyers MD, 85 years old of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2020 after his battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Dean was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11th, 1934. He graduated from high school at the age of 16; Dean continued his studies at the University of Chicago, and then moved on to Philipps University in Marburg,...
Anne M. Szabela
Apr 26, 2020
Anne M. Szabela nee Schuch, 90, passed away on April 26, 2020. Anne was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Hermina (Gabler) Schuch. Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Edward. Devoted mother of William (Terese), Karen Potempa, Richard, Jerome (Lauri), and Jeanne (William) Buttimer; proud grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of...
Violet Funk
Apr 26, 2020
Violet L. Funk, nee Teske age 81 of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Born in Mokena, IL, Violet was a daughter of Wilbur and Verna (Rockrohr) Teske. She was raised in Mokena and was baptized and married at St. John’s UCC to John W. Funk on May 17,...
William Rebac
Apr 23, 2020
William “Veljko” Rebac, BornFebruary 7, 1934 Died: April 23, 2020 Parents: Mate & Tomica Rebac (deceased) Brothers: Mirko Rebac and John Rebac (both deceased) Spouse: Caroline “Dragica” Rebac (deceased) Children: Barbara Swanson (spouse Donald Swanson) and Michael Rebac Grandchildren: Matthew Swanson and Nicole Swanson Born in Croatia on an island off of the Dalmatian Coast, his beloved “Otok Ugljan” (Island...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
William G. Wasowicz, 81, of Joliet Illinois, died peacefully on 4/22/20 after suffering complications due to Covid 19. William was preceded in death by his parents. William leaves behind his beloved daughter and son, Janice (Dziuban), Bill, his sister Rosemary Corcoran, his grandchildren Kylie, Brett, Luke, and Allison. He was a loving uncle to many who vividly remember him for...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the CDC guidelines, services will be held at a later date.
Donna K. Barnaby
Apr 21, 2020
Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...
Mariann S. Beese
Apr 19, 2020
Due to COIVD-19, memorial services have been delayed and cremation rites have been observed. Feel free to leave a memorial on the timeline memorial wall.
Daniel J. Gleason
Apr 14, 2020
Daniel Joseph Gleason, age 54, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away April 14. Beloved father of Alex, Ryan, and Meghan Gleason. Beloved brother of Thomas, Michael, and Terri Gleason. Loving uncle to Tom, Stephanie, Matt, Jessica, Kim, Laura, Dana, Katelyn, and Kristina. A dear friend to many. Dan was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox....
Mira B. Shah
Apr 13, 2020
Mira Bhupendra Shah 7/28/1954-4/13/2020. Born in Baroda, India. Daughter of Sharda and Rajnikant Shah, wife of Bhupendra Shah to be succeeded by daughters Bindiya, Malvi and Roshni Shah. Adventured to America in 1980 and settled in the south suburbs of Chicago. Her spirit and personality embraced people of every language, age, color and religion. She was beloved by all who...
Edward H. Bruske
Apr 11, 2020
Edward H. "Bud" Bruske III, of Frankfort, IL, died of natural causes Saturday, April 11, 2020, three days shy of his ninety-first birthday. Mr. Bruske was born in Chicago, IL, and while growing up he took whistling lessons, raised bees and attended North Park Academy High School where he played basketball and football. He attended Northwestern University, joined the National...
Peter G. Pranckus
Apr 6, 2020
Peter George Pranckus, age 28, Mokena Illinois died April 6. Beloved son of Ralph and Cathy nee Rohrer Pranckus. Beloved brother of Sam (Maggie), Charlie, Anna, Mia Pranckus Loving nephew to Nancy Pranckus, Joe and Katie Pranckus, Judy and Mark Phelan, Rita and Joe Brennan, Jim and Michelle Pranckus, Greg Pranckus, Denise and Larry Hartigan, George and Colleen Rohrer, Jerry...
Lorraine F. Vanderploeg
Apr 5, 2020
Due to global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health mandates; services for Mrs. Vanderploeg will be held privately for immediate family only.
Bernard "Benny" John Salzbrunn
Apr 4, 2020
Ben Salzbrunn of Downers Grove, IL, died April 4, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Ben was born in Melrose Park, IL. to his parents the late Fred and Mary Alice Salzbrunn. Beloved husband of 52 years to Janice Ludwig. Loving father of Michelle and husband Colin Turner and Steven Salzbrunn and wife Valerie. Proud Grandfather to Benjamin, Caroline...
Alice E. Walker
Mar 31, 2020
Alice E. Walker age 79, of Matteson, IL passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020. Devoted wife of Roy L. Walker. Loving mother of Roy (Brenda) Walker Jr., and Tammy " Walker" Alberico. Dear sister of Gordon Moran. Cherished grandmother of Jordan (Christopher) Roman, Brian (Meg) Walker, Kevin Walker and Dominic Alberico. Alice was a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She...
Lillie Conway
Mar 24, 2020
Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Ms. Conway were held privately. Please leave your condolences on her memorial tribute wall.
Carmen I. Smallwood
Apr 28, 2020
Carmen Irene Smallwood went Home to Jesus on April 28, 2020 at age 77. Carmen was born to Joe B. and Lyndal White on October 29, 1942 in Wayne County, Illinois. She graduated from Mills Prairie High School with the class of 1959. Carmen earned a BA of Elementary Education at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Carmen met John Windle...
Dean B. Leyers Md.
Apr 27, 2020
Dean B. Leyers MD, 85 years old of Mokena, Illinois, passed away on April 27, 2020 after his battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Dean was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 11th, 1934. He graduated from high school at the age of 16; Dean continued his studies at the University of Chicago, and then moved on to Philipps University in Marburg,...
Anne M. Szabela
Apr 26, 2020
Anne M. Szabela nee Schuch, 90, passed away on April 26, 2020. Anne was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Hermina (Gabler) Schuch. Anne was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Edward. Devoted mother of William (Terese), Karen Potempa, Richard, Jerome (Lauri), and Jeanne (William) Buttimer; proud grandmother of eleven and great-grandmother of...
Violet Funk
Apr 26, 2020
Violet L. Funk, nee Teske age 81 of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 26, 2020. Born in Mokena, IL, Violet was a daughter of Wilbur and Verna (Rockrohr) Teske. She was raised in Mokena and was baptized and married at St. John’s UCC to John W. Funk on May 17,...
William Rebac
Apr 23, 2020
William “Veljko” Rebac, BornFebruary 7, 1934 Died: April 23, 2020 Parents: Mate & Tomica Rebac (deceased) Brothers: Mirko Rebac and John Rebac (both deceased) Spouse: Caroline “Dragica” Rebac (deceased) Children: Barbara Swanson (spouse Donald Swanson) and Michael Rebac Grandchildren: Matthew Swanson and Nicole Swanson Born in Croatia on an island off of the Dalmatian Coast, his beloved “Otok Ugljan” (Island...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
William G. Wasowicz, 81, of Joliet Illinois, died peacefully on 4/22/20 after suffering complications due to Covid 19. William was preceded in death by his parents. William leaves behind his beloved daughter and son, Janice (Dziuban), Bill, his sister Rosemary Corcoran, his grandchildren Kylie, Brett, Luke, and Allison. He was a loving uncle to many who vividly remember him for...
William G. Wasowicz
Apr 22, 2020
Due to COVID-19 and the CDC guidelines, services will be held at a later date.
Donna K. Barnaby
Apr 21, 2020
Donna K. Barnaby nee Matthiesen, age 58, late of Frankfort, IL. Loving mother of Jason (Jennifer) Matthiesen, and the late Nicholas Michael Barnaby. Caring grandmother of Jason Jr., Alexander and Olivia Matthiesen. Caring daughter of Nancy and the late Kenneth Matthiesen. Dear sister of Sharon (Steve) Lindstrom and Patricia Matthiesen; brothers, Dennis Matthiesen, David (the late Mary Lou) Matthiesen, and...
Mariann S. Beese
Apr 19, 2020
Due to COIVD-19, memorial services have been delayed and cremation rites have been observed. Feel free to leave a memorial on the timeline memorial wall.
Daniel J. Gleason
Apr 14, 2020
Daniel Joseph Gleason, age 54, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away April 14. Beloved father of Alex, Ryan, and Meghan Gleason. Beloved brother of Thomas, Michael, and Terri Gleason. Loving uncle to Tom, Stephanie, Matt, Jessica, Kim, Laura, Dana, Katelyn, and Kristina. A dear friend to many. Dan was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago White Sox....
Mira B. Shah
Apr 13, 2020
Mira Bhupendra Shah 7/28/1954-4/13/2020. Born in Baroda, India. Daughter of Sharda and Rajnikant Shah, wife of Bhupendra Shah to be succeeded by daughters Bindiya, Malvi and Roshni Shah. Adventured to America in 1980 and settled in the south suburbs of Chicago. Her spirit and personality embraced people of every language, age, color and religion. She was beloved by all who...
Edward H. Bruske
Apr 11, 2020
Edward H. "Bud" Bruske III, of Frankfort, IL, died of natural causes Saturday, April 11, 2020, three days shy of his ninety-first birthday. Mr. Bruske was born in Chicago, IL, and while growing up he took whistling lessons, raised bees and attended North Park Academy High School where he played basketball and football. He attended Northwestern University, joined the National...
Peter G. Pranckus
Apr 6, 2020
Peter George Pranckus, age 28, Mokena Illinois died April 6. Beloved son of Ralph and Cathy nee Rohrer Pranckus. Beloved brother of Sam (Maggie), Charlie, Anna, Mia Pranckus Loving nephew to Nancy Pranckus, Joe and Katie Pranckus, Judy and Mark Phelan, Rita and Joe Brennan, Jim and Michelle Pranckus, Greg Pranckus, Denise and Larry Hartigan, George and Colleen Rohrer, Jerry...
Lorraine F. Vanderploeg
Apr 5, 2020
Due to global pandemic of COVID-19 and public health mandates; services for Mrs. Vanderploeg will be held privately for immediate family only.
Bernard "Benny" John Salzbrunn
Apr 4, 2020
Ben Salzbrunn of Downers Grove, IL, died April 4, 2020 at the age of 73 years. Ben was born in Melrose Park, IL. to his parents the late Fred and Mary Alice Salzbrunn. Beloved husband of 52 years to Janice Ludwig. Loving father of Michelle and husband Colin Turner and Steven Salzbrunn and wife Valerie. Proud Grandfather to Benjamin, Caroline...
Alice E. Walker
Mar 31, 2020
Alice E. Walker age 79, of Matteson, IL passed away Tuesday March 31, 2020. Devoted wife of Roy L. Walker. Loving mother of Roy (Brenda) Walker Jr., and Tammy " Walker" Alberico. Dear sister of Gordon Moran. Cherished grandmother of Jordan (Christopher) Roman, Brian (Meg) Walker, Kevin Walker and Dominic Alberico. Alice was a proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She...
Lillie Conway
Mar 24, 2020
Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Ms. Conway were held privately. Please leave your condolences on her memorial tribute wall.
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