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Horacio Ascencio
Mar 20, 2020
Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Mr. Ascencio were held in private. Please leave your condolences on his memorial timeline.
Ew R. Tomczak
Mar 19, 2020
Dr. Drew R. Tomczak M.D., age 72 of East Side, passed away on his birthday March 19, 2020 after a battle of melanoma to his brain. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Johanna Tomczak. Dear brother of the late Alan Tomczak, and sister in law Joan Tomczak and Robert Ignasiak. Caring uncle of Jennifer and Christopher Tomczak. Dear cousin...
Carl Ray Walker
Mar 13, 2020
Carl Ray Walker, age 93, US WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Walker. Loving father of Dolores (Jerome) Fishback, Mary (Jim Whalen) Walker and the late Timmy Walker. Proud grandfather of Lisa (Dan), Kevin (Nichole), Daniel (Marlo) Jay (Rachel), Michael (Niki), Tim (Kirby), Ryan (Amy), Matthew (Shannin) and Elizabeth. Great grandfather of Jake (Emma), Kaitlyn (Nelz), Nick...
Robert P. Ferm Jr.
Mar 7, 2020
Robert P. Ferm Jr. born in Chicago raised in Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Maureen Ferm nee Marshall. Loving father of Dana (Pan), Brett, and Danielle (Jason). Proud and caring grandfather of Gianna. Dear brother of Cheryl, Jim, and the late Pam. He was a lover of both people and animals. He never met a stranger he did not like...
Charles E. Johnson
Mar 7, 2020
Charles Johnson of New Lenox, IL, died March 7, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Charles was born in Dongola, IL. He enjoyed many things throughout the years. Love of pets/animals, gardening, boating, food, but most of all, spending time with family and friends. He loved Anne, his beloved wife and became her caregiver in her last years. He...
Karen Marie Pisano
Mar 3, 2020
Karen Marie Pisano. Beloved and cherished daughter of Mary and the late Patrick Pisano. Loving sister of Patrick (Jamie), Kevin, Christopher (Marie) and Terence Pisano. Fond aunt of April, Andrew, Allison, Aaron, Aiden, Corrina, Hailey, Amber, Brooke, Quin, Adelle, Karen and Tristan. Special companion of Dolly. Many Dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone who met Karen was touched by her...
Carl D. Singleton
Mar 2, 2020
Carl Donald Singleton, age 43, passed away on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at his home in Orland Park, Illinois after a short battle with primary central nervous system brain lymphoma. He was born August 19, 1976, in Palos Park to Charles (Chuck) and Elizabeth (Peg) Singleton (Goldinger). He was a 1994 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School. He married Beth...
William J. Mark
Feb 25, 2020
William J. Mark, age 94, late of Mokena, IL. US Army World War II Veteran, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief. Devoted husband of 69 years Marcella Mark nee McCarthy, adored father of Marybeth Neibert, Margaret (William) Currie, William P. (Patricia) and Thomas (Cheryl). Beloved grandfather of Ryan (Samantha), Adam (Chao), Nathan Mark, Kevin, Eric (Stephanie) Neibert, and Nicholas (Catie) and...
Steven E. Carey
Feb 24, 2020
Steven Emory Carey, late of Mokena, IL. Born December 20, 1951 in Chicago, IL. to his parents the late Charles and Agnes Carey. Beloved husband of 46 years to Margretel Anne Carey. Loving father of Jonathan Jordan and the late David Scott Carey. Dear brother of Dennis, the late Michael, Douglas, Charles, Kathleen, James, and Daniel. Steve worked at O'Connor...
Gregory P. Pietrzyk
Feb 24, 2020
Gregory P. Pietrzyk, age 78, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Almquist. Loving father of Kathy (Jeff) Libowitz, Karyn (Rob) Swaim, Kim (Frank) Markasovic, Kristy (Chris) Webber, Karla (Scott) Bullard. Proud grandfather of Adam, Cory, Sonny, Jessica, Kortney, Frankie, Meghan, Karlie, Tommy, Collin, Alec, Mikey, Jennifer, Joey, Ella, Danny, Rylinn, and great grandfather of...
Howard M. Turner
Feb 21, 2020
Howard Mack Turner, 95, beloved husband of the late Rita Catherine Turner, died on Friday, February 20, 2020, peacefully at home, with his family present. A decorated WW II veteran, in 1944 Mr. Turner was on the first tank to liberate Paris. Later he served, in 1945, as a member of General Eisenhower’s staff that prepared the Act of Military...
Vincent A. Abbeduto
Feb 13, 2020
Vincent A. Abbeduto, age 96, late of Manteno Illinois Veterans’ Home. US Army World War II Veteran. Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2020, 8:00-9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. George Church. Interment with full Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Janie B. Ebert
Feb 10, 2020
Janie B. Ebert, age 95 passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late David L. Ebert. Loving mother of David (Janice) Ebert, and Linda (Jack) Kester. Proud Grandma of Lauren (Ryan) Kasper, Kelley Kasper, Kelly Kester, and Katie Kester. Funeral service Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 9:00 AM at Faith United Presbyterian Church 6200 167th, St,...
William J "Billy" Velasquez
Feb 7, 2020
William J. Velasquez William was born in Blue Island, Illinois to Joe A. Velasquez and Sara Contreras on September 2, 1963. His siblings include: Cynthia Castillo (Sylvano), Gilbert Velasquez (Carmen), Virginia Castro, as well as his late siblings: Pepe (Ofelia), Michael, and Irene. He was known by many names such as Billy, Dobee, and Big Papi. He grew up in...
Kathleen J. Lettiere
Feb 6, 2020
Kathleen J. Lettiere née Flynn, age 84, born and raised Irish Catholic on the southside of Chicago. She passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife of the late Frank Thomas Lettiere of 62 years. Loving mother of Frank Thomas Jr. (Beth), Karen, Kathy (Bill) Hudek, Michael, Joan, Kelly and Joseph...
Benjamin A. Stefanski
Feb 6, 2020
Benjamin A. Stefanski passed away peacefully on February 6th surrounded by family. Beloved husband to Mary Ann Stefanski née Zacharias for 57 years, father of Carolyn Fronsee née Stefanski (Dan), Grandpa to Michael, William and Kaitlyn, uncle to Robert Svara and James Svara (Jackie), great uncle to Kayla, Michael, Abby and Cole, Best friend of 47 years to Jim Intrieri....
Robert F. Creed
Jan 30, 2020
Visitation will be held Monday, February 03, 2020, 3:00-9:00 PM. Interment will be private.
Loretta C. Mazurowski
Jan 26, 2020
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society 2145 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 Immaculate Conception Church 2944 E 88th St., Chicago, IL 60617 Alzheimers Association 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
Robert W. Burns
Jan 26, 2020
Robert W. Burns, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Theresa A. "Terrie" Burns (nee Latka). Loving father of Robert William (Terry Lickman), Richard Anthony (Elizabeth) and Andrew Bryan (Julie) Burns. Fond grandfather of Ella Annabelle, Evelyn Adelaide and Edward Anthony Burns. Dear brother of Paula Buzzelli, Patrick, Linda Rock, Nancy Honess, Christine and Susan Burns. Memorial visitation Saturday...
Horacio Ascencio
Mar 20, 2020
Due to the world pandemic and the state of Illinois mandates for gathering sizes. The services for Mr. Ascencio were held in private. Please leave your condolences on his memorial timeline.
Ew R. Tomczak
Mar 19, 2020
Dr. Drew R. Tomczak M.D., age 72 of East Side, passed away on his birthday March 19, 2020 after a battle of melanoma to his brain. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Johanna Tomczak. Dear brother of the late Alan Tomczak, and sister in law Joan Tomczak and Robert Ignasiak. Caring uncle of Jennifer and Christopher Tomczak. Dear cousin...
Carl Ray Walker
Mar 13, 2020
Carl Ray Walker, age 93, US WWII Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Walker. Loving father of Dolores (Jerome) Fishback, Mary (Jim Whalen) Walker and the late Timmy Walker. Proud grandfather of Lisa (Dan), Kevin (Nichole), Daniel (Marlo) Jay (Rachel), Michael (Niki), Tim (Kirby), Ryan (Amy), Matthew (Shannin) and Elizabeth. Great grandfather of Jake (Emma), Kaitlyn (Nelz), Nick...
Robert P. Ferm Jr.
Mar 7, 2020
Robert P. Ferm Jr. born in Chicago raised in Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Maureen Ferm nee Marshall. Loving father of Dana (Pan), Brett, and Danielle (Jason). Proud and caring grandfather of Gianna. Dear brother of Cheryl, Jim, and the late Pam. He was a lover of both people and animals. He never met a stranger he did not like...
Charles E. Johnson
Mar 7, 2020
Charles Johnson of New Lenox, IL, died March 7, 2020 at the age of 90 years. Charles was born in Dongola, IL. He enjoyed many things throughout the years. Love of pets/animals, gardening, boating, food, but most of all, spending time with family and friends. He loved Anne, his beloved wife and became her caregiver in her last years. He...
Karen Marie Pisano
Mar 3, 2020
Karen Marie Pisano. Beloved and cherished daughter of Mary and the late Patrick Pisano. Loving sister of Patrick (Jamie), Kevin, Christopher (Marie) and Terence Pisano. Fond aunt of April, Andrew, Allison, Aaron, Aiden, Corrina, Hailey, Amber, Brooke, Quin, Adelle, Karen and Tristan. Special companion of Dolly. Many Dear aunts, uncles and cousins. Everyone who met Karen was touched by her...
Carl D. Singleton
Mar 2, 2020
Carl Donald Singleton, age 43, passed away on Monday, March 2nd, 2020 at his home in Orland Park, Illinois after a short battle with primary central nervous system brain lymphoma. He was born August 19, 1976, in Palos Park to Charles (Chuck) and Elizabeth (Peg) Singleton (Goldinger). He was a 1994 graduate of Lincoln-Way Central High School. He married Beth...
William J. Mark
Feb 25, 2020
William J. Mark, age 94, late of Mokena, IL. US Army World War II Veteran, Chicago Fire Department Battalion Chief. Devoted husband of 69 years Marcella Mark nee McCarthy, adored father of Marybeth Neibert, Margaret (William) Currie, William P. (Patricia) and Thomas (Cheryl). Beloved grandfather of Ryan (Samantha), Adam (Chao), Nathan Mark, Kevin, Eric (Stephanie) Neibert, and Nicholas (Catie) and...
Steven E. Carey
Feb 24, 2020
Steven Emory Carey, late of Mokena, IL. Born December 20, 1951 in Chicago, IL. to his parents the late Charles and Agnes Carey. Beloved husband of 46 years to Margretel Anne Carey. Loving father of Jonathan Jordan and the late David Scott Carey. Dear brother of Dennis, the late Michael, Douglas, Charles, Kathleen, James, and Daniel. Steve worked at O'Connor...
Gregory P. Pietrzyk
Feb 24, 2020
Gregory P. Pietrzyk, age 78, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Almquist. Loving father of Kathy (Jeff) Libowitz, Karyn (Rob) Swaim, Kim (Frank) Markasovic, Kristy (Chris) Webber, Karla (Scott) Bullard. Proud grandfather of Adam, Cory, Sonny, Jessica, Kortney, Frankie, Meghan, Karlie, Tommy, Collin, Alec, Mikey, Jennifer, Joey, Ella, Danny, Rylinn, and great grandfather of...
Howard M. Turner
Feb 21, 2020
Howard Mack Turner, 95, beloved husband of the late Rita Catherine Turner, died on Friday, February 20, 2020, peacefully at home, with his family present. A decorated WW II veteran, in 1944 Mr. Turner was on the first tank to liberate Paris. Later he served, in 1945, as a member of General Eisenhower’s staff that prepared the Act of Military...
Vincent A. Abbeduto
Feb 13, 2020
Vincent A. Abbeduto, age 96, late of Manteno Illinois Veterans’ Home. US Army World War II Veteran. Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2020, 8:00-9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at St. George Church. Interment with full Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Janie B. Ebert
Feb 10, 2020
Janie B. Ebert, age 95 passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020. Beloved wife of the late David L. Ebert. Loving mother of David (Janice) Ebert, and Linda (Jack) Kester. Proud Grandma of Lauren (Ryan) Kasper, Kelley Kasper, Kelly Kester, and Katie Kester. Funeral service Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 9:00 AM at Faith United Presbyterian Church 6200 167th, St,...
William J "Billy" Velasquez
Feb 7, 2020
William J. Velasquez William was born in Blue Island, Illinois to Joe A. Velasquez and Sara Contreras on September 2, 1963. His siblings include: Cynthia Castillo (Sylvano), Gilbert Velasquez (Carmen), Virginia Castro, as well as his late siblings: Pepe (Ofelia), Michael, and Irene. He was known by many names such as Billy, Dobee, and Big Papi. He grew up in...
Kathleen J. Lettiere
Feb 6, 2020
Kathleen J. Lettiere née Flynn, age 84, born and raised Irish Catholic on the southside of Chicago. She passed away peacefully on Thursday February 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife of the late Frank Thomas Lettiere of 62 years. Loving mother of Frank Thomas Jr. (Beth), Karen, Kathy (Bill) Hudek, Michael, Joan, Kelly and Joseph...
Benjamin A. Stefanski
Feb 6, 2020
Benjamin A. Stefanski passed away peacefully on February 6th surrounded by family. Beloved husband to Mary Ann Stefanski née Zacharias for 57 years, father of Carolyn Fronsee née Stefanski (Dan), Grandpa to Michael, William and Kaitlyn, uncle to Robert Svara and James Svara (Jackie), great uncle to Kayla, Michael, Abby and Cole, Best friend of 47 years to Jim Intrieri....
Robert F. Creed
Jan 30, 2020
Visitation will be held Monday, February 03, 2020, 3:00-9:00 PM. Interment will be private.
Loretta C. Mazurowski
Jan 26, 2020
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society 2145 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614 Immaculate Conception Church 2944 E 88th St., Chicago, IL 60617 Alzheimers Association 225 N. Michigan Ave, Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601
Robert W. Burns
Jan 26, 2020
Robert W. Burns, late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of Theresa A. "Terrie" Burns (nee Latka). Loving father of Robert William (Terry Lickman), Richard Anthony (Elizabeth) and Andrew Bryan (Julie) Burns. Fond grandfather of Ella Annabelle, Evelyn Adelaide and Edward Anthony Burns. Dear brother of Paula Buzzelli, Patrick, Linda Rock, Nancy Honess, Christine and Susan Burns. Memorial visitation Saturday...
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