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Carmen Griffin
Oct 1, 2019
Carmen Griffin, 83, passed away peacefully with her family close by. She left behind hundreds of miniature perfume bottles that her children have no idea what to do with. So, if you’re looking for knick knacks you should wait the appropriate amount of time and get in touch. Tomorrow would be fine. This is not an ad for a pawn...
Alicia M. Lauffer
Oct 1, 2019
Alicia M. Lauffer, suddenly on October 1st. She is survived by her loving husband Ryan, precious children Jayden and Aubrie. Siblings, Annette, Duane, Amy (Chris) Covington, and sister in law Caryn (Robert) Robilotta. Her father, Wayne Lauffer, grandfather Dwight Egle, best friend Gina several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen Lauffer, grandparents...
Monica Rita Roberts
Sep 29, 2019
Monica Rita Roberts, age 66, late of Mokena. Beloved daughter of the late Roy F. and Rita M. (nee Barrett). Devoted sister of the late Mark (Diane) and Michael. Cherished Aunt of Timothy B. (Megan) and Christopher E. (Sara). Loving Great Aunt of Claire E., Elizabeth “Libby” M., Emmett M., and Ava M. Dearest friend of Cathy (David) Stenberg and...
Celiann Morin
Sep 28, 2019
Celiann Morin, 70 of Oak Forest passed away suddenly at Palos Community Hospital. Celiann was born on November 9, 1948 the daughter of Edward Furmanek Sr. and Cecelia nee Moleski Furmanek. She is survived by her loving husband Gary and her children Donald Morin, Gregory (Crissy) Morin, Donna Morin and Gina Morin. Her siblings Edward Furmanek and Jean Bixley as...
Alice Bennett
Sep 28, 2019
Alice Bennett, age 96 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Midkiff, Fred Bouman, and James Bennett. Loving mother of the late Louise Gierling, and John (Jane) Midkiff. Caring grandmother of Terry, Tom, Tina, Jennifer, Kelly and great grandmother of 12. Visitation Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 9:00 AM until time of Chapel service 10:30 AM, Deacon Joe...
Darlene Koenig
Sep 27, 2019
Darlene Koenig (nee Klein), age 78 of Orland Park passed suddenly on Friday, September 27, 2019.Loving wife of William Koenig,Loving mother of; Linda (Michael) Rendak, Brian (David), Kristin (Neil) Messino Loving grandmother of Jessica (Jerrid) Wagenschutz, Niko Messino (fiance Courtney) Neil Messino Jr.. Loving daughter of the late John & Dorothy Carmichael (nee Feigel)Loving sister to: William (Pam), Lillian Hodur,...
John Doogan
Sep 25, 2019
John Doogan, 58 of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 while in the care of Hospice at Palos Community Hospital. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Hahn officiating. Visitation Wednesday,...
June Beno
Sep 23, 2019
June Margaret (Riezinger) Beno, a long-time resident of Markham/Posen Area, passed away Monday the 23rd of September at age 86. June was born July 2, 1933 in Chicago to John Henry Riezinger and Luella Adell Koopman. On October 8, 1955 she entered in to marriage to Stephen Beno at Markham Lutheran Church, Markham, Illinois. She worked a variety of jobs...
Elaine Morgan
Sep 23, 2019
Elaine Morgan, 92 formerly of South Chicago, IL passed away September 23, 2019 in Mokena, IL. Elaine was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Michael and Suzanna Ferek nee Behun. Elaine is survived by her children John (Diane) Morgan of Mokena, IL, Thomas (Cathy) Morgan of Grayslake, IL and Marian (Ted) Kopczynski of Mokena, IL...
Virginia V. Owen
Sep 23, 2019
Virginia Veronica Owen, age 90, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gerald P. McCarthy and the late Walter F. Owen. Loving mother of Geralyn "Jill" (David) Turner. Proud and caring grandmother of Janine T. Turner and Paige S. Turner. Sister of Sandra Merk and sister in law Beverly Gruszczyk. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and...
Carl A. Alden
Sep 14, 2019
Carl A. Alden, age 91, US Army Veteran, late of Mokena, IL (Old Castle Woods since 1991). Beloved husband of the late Juanita Alden nee Madura. Loving father of sons; Craig, Blair, Lance, Eric, and Rhett. Caring grandfather of many, including Hayley and Kian. Carl worked fifty years in the construction trades in the Chicago Area, was an avid gardener,...
Patricia Montgomery
Sep 9, 2019
Patricia Montgomery, 73 of Matteson, IL passed away on September 9, 2019 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. Patricia was born on May 13, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Wendell and Dorothy Hoffman. Patricia is survived by her children Carl (Karen) Montgomery of Dyer, In, Carrie (Joel) Drechny of Orland Park, Il and Colleen (Rich) Piezga of...
George "Bill" Hanson
Sep 5, 2019
George “Bill” Hanson Jr., age 60, suddenly was called home to his maker, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Karin Hanson nee Laba. Loving father of Ashlee (Jon) Jelley and Jeni (Matt) Hanson-Sedory. Proud grandpa of Keegan, Lynnea, Payton, Brycen, Hudson, Mason, Bennett. Caring brother Joyce (late Fred) Haber, Debbie (Glenn) Laudermith, MeriLynn (David) Bollinger, Thomas (Mary) Piette,...
Michael P. Gulick
Sep 3, 2019
Michael P. Gulick, age 63, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Anita Gulick (nee Pelka). Dear son of the late Jean and Michael Gulick. Cherished brother of Jean Gulick, Barbara Gulick, Mary (Chuck) Rosich and Patricia (Eugene) Wisniewski. Fond brother in-law of Gail Buckley and Nadine (Michael) Lipowski. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael will be remembered...
Roger Allen Engel
Aug 31, 2019
Roger Allen Engel, 75, late of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Tinley Park, IL passed away on August 31, 2019. He was born June 14, 1944, in Evergreen Park, IL to Roy and Irene (nee Maza) Engel. Survived by his daughter, Susan (William) Gedwill of Shorewood, IL and grandchildren Hannah and Connor Gedwill and Nicholas, Halle and Luke Engel. Roger...
Edward J. Leech
Aug 31, 2019
Edward James Leech of New Lenox, IL, passed away on August 31, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Ottawa, IL, on October 20, 1938, to Otis and Vilda (nee Roser) Leech. Happily married to Elizabeth (nee Sopko) for 59 years. Father of Mary, Cathy (the late Paul) St. Michel, Ellen (Brad) Mitchell, Julie (Dave) Smith, and Eddie...
Caitlin M. Van Der Westhuizen
Aug 23, 2019
Caitlin Maureen van der Westhuizen (née Wyatt) was born to Richard and Ellen Wyatt on April 13, 1993. She became the beloved wife of Stefan on July 25, 2016. She was born into eternal life on August 23, 2019. Caitlin is survived by her loving husband Stefan, cherished daughter of Richard and Ellen Wyatt, and adored by her nine siblings...
Virginia Mae Erickson
Aug 16, 2019
Virginia Mae Erickson (nee Brown), lovingly known as “Grammie” late of Flanagan, IL formerly of Mokena, IL. Passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family August 16, 2019. Born February 12, 1919 to Fred and Alma (nee Schiek) Brown. Beloved wife of the late Richard Erickson “Papa”, married October 15, 1938 at St. John’s United Church of Christ Mokena,...
Maureen C. Abbeduto
Aug 15, 2019
Maureen C. Abbeduto, age 44, late of Orland Park. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:15 AM at the Funeral Home to St. Julie Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to follow.
Carmen Griffin
Oct 1, 2019
Carmen Griffin, 83, passed away peacefully with her family close by. She left behind hundreds of miniature perfume bottles that her children have no idea what to do with. So, if you’re looking for knick knacks you should wait the appropriate amount of time and get in touch. Tomorrow would be fine. This is not an ad for a pawn...
Alicia M. Lauffer
Oct 1, 2019
Alicia M. Lauffer, suddenly on October 1st. She is survived by her loving husband Ryan, precious children Jayden and Aubrie. Siblings, Annette, Duane, Amy (Chris) Covington, and sister in law Caryn (Robert) Robilotta. Her father, Wayne Lauffer, grandfather Dwight Egle, best friend Gina several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Kathleen Lauffer, grandparents...
Monica Rita Roberts
Sep 29, 2019
Monica Rita Roberts, age 66, late of Mokena. Beloved daughter of the late Roy F. and Rita M. (nee Barrett). Devoted sister of the late Mark (Diane) and Michael. Cherished Aunt of Timothy B. (Megan) and Christopher E. (Sara). Loving Great Aunt of Claire E., Elizabeth “Libby” M., Emmett M., and Ava M. Dearest friend of Cathy (David) Stenberg and...
Celiann Morin
Sep 28, 2019
Celiann Morin, 70 of Oak Forest passed away suddenly at Palos Community Hospital. Celiann was born on November 9, 1948 the daughter of Edward Furmanek Sr. and Cecelia nee Moleski Furmanek. She is survived by her loving husband Gary and her children Donald Morin, Gregory (Crissy) Morin, Donna Morin and Gina Morin. Her siblings Edward Furmanek and Jean Bixley as...
Alice Bennett
Sep 28, 2019
Alice Bennett, age 96 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Midkiff, Fred Bouman, and James Bennett. Loving mother of the late Louise Gierling, and John (Jane) Midkiff. Caring grandmother of Terry, Tom, Tina, Jennifer, Kelly and great grandmother of 12. Visitation Tuesday, October 1, 2019, 9:00 AM until time of Chapel service 10:30 AM, Deacon Joe...
Darlene Koenig
Sep 27, 2019
Darlene Koenig (nee Klein), age 78 of Orland Park passed suddenly on Friday, September 27, 2019.Loving wife of William Koenig,Loving mother of; Linda (Michael) Rendak, Brian (David), Kristin (Neil) Messino Loving grandmother of Jessica (Jerrid) Wagenschutz, Niko Messino (fiance Courtney) Neil Messino Jr.. Loving daughter of the late John & Dorothy Carmichael (nee Feigel)Loving sister to: William (Pam), Lillian Hodur,...
John Doogan
Sep 25, 2019
John Doogan, 58 of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2019 while in the care of Hospice at Palos Community Hospital. A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM at Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with Pastor Kevin Hahn officiating. Visitation Wednesday,...
June Beno
Sep 23, 2019
June Margaret (Riezinger) Beno, a long-time resident of Markham/Posen Area, passed away Monday the 23rd of September at age 86. June was born July 2, 1933 in Chicago to John Henry Riezinger and Luella Adell Koopman. On October 8, 1955 she entered in to marriage to Stephen Beno at Markham Lutheran Church, Markham, Illinois. She worked a variety of jobs...
Elaine Morgan
Sep 23, 2019
Elaine Morgan, 92 formerly of South Chicago, IL passed away September 23, 2019 in Mokena, IL. Elaine was born on June 26, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Michael and Suzanna Ferek nee Behun. Elaine is survived by her children John (Diane) Morgan of Mokena, IL, Thomas (Cathy) Morgan of Grayslake, IL and Marian (Ted) Kopczynski of Mokena, IL...
Virginia V. Owen
Sep 23, 2019
Virginia Veronica Owen, age 90, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Gerald P. McCarthy and the late Walter F. Owen. Loving mother of Geralyn "Jill" (David) Turner. Proud and caring grandmother of Janine T. Turner and Paige S. Turner. Sister of Sandra Merk and sister in law Beverly Gruszczyk. Preceded in death by her parents Louis and...
Carl A. Alden
Sep 14, 2019
Carl A. Alden, age 91, US Army Veteran, late of Mokena, IL (Old Castle Woods since 1991). Beloved husband of the late Juanita Alden nee Madura. Loving father of sons; Craig, Blair, Lance, Eric, and Rhett. Caring grandfather of many, including Hayley and Kian. Carl worked fifty years in the construction trades in the Chicago Area, was an avid gardener,...
Patricia Montgomery
Sep 9, 2019
Patricia Montgomery, 73 of Matteson, IL passed away on September 9, 2019 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, IL. Patricia was born on May 13, 1946 in Chicago, IL the daughter of Wendell and Dorothy Hoffman. Patricia is survived by her children Carl (Karen) Montgomery of Dyer, In, Carrie (Joel) Drechny of Orland Park, Il and Colleen (Rich) Piezga of...
George "Bill" Hanson
Sep 5, 2019
George “Bill” Hanson Jr., age 60, suddenly was called home to his maker, late of Oak Forest, IL. Beloved husband of Karin Hanson nee Laba. Loving father of Ashlee (Jon) Jelley and Jeni (Matt) Hanson-Sedory. Proud grandpa of Keegan, Lynnea, Payton, Brycen, Hudson, Mason, Bennett. Caring brother Joyce (late Fred) Haber, Debbie (Glenn) Laudermith, MeriLynn (David) Bollinger, Thomas (Mary) Piette,...
Michael P. Gulick
Sep 3, 2019
Michael P. Gulick, age 63, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Anita Gulick (nee Pelka). Dear son of the late Jean and Michael Gulick. Cherished brother of Jean Gulick, Barbara Gulick, Mary (Chuck) Rosich and Patricia (Eugene) Wisniewski. Fond brother in-law of Gail Buckley and Nadine (Michael) Lipowski. Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Michael will be remembered...
Roger Allen Engel
Aug 31, 2019
Roger Allen Engel, 75, late of Hot Springs, AR, formerly of Tinley Park, IL passed away on August 31, 2019. He was born June 14, 1944, in Evergreen Park, IL to Roy and Irene (nee Maza) Engel. Survived by his daughter, Susan (William) Gedwill of Shorewood, IL and grandchildren Hannah and Connor Gedwill and Nicholas, Halle and Luke Engel. Roger...
Edward J. Leech
Aug 31, 2019
Edward James Leech of New Lenox, IL, passed away on August 31, 2019, surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Ottawa, IL, on October 20, 1938, to Otis and Vilda (nee Roser) Leech. Happily married to Elizabeth (nee Sopko) for 59 years. Father of Mary, Cathy (the late Paul) St. Michel, Ellen (Brad) Mitchell, Julie (Dave) Smith, and Eddie...
Caitlin M. Van Der Westhuizen
Aug 23, 2019
Caitlin Maureen van der Westhuizen (née Wyatt) was born to Richard and Ellen Wyatt on April 13, 1993. She became the beloved wife of Stefan on July 25, 2016. She was born into eternal life on August 23, 2019. Caitlin is survived by her loving husband Stefan, cherished daughter of Richard and Ellen Wyatt, and adored by her nine siblings...
Virginia Mae Erickson
Aug 16, 2019
Virginia Mae Erickson (nee Brown), lovingly known as “Grammie” late of Flanagan, IL formerly of Mokena, IL. Passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family August 16, 2019. Born February 12, 1919 to Fred and Alma (nee Schiek) Brown. Beloved wife of the late Richard Erickson “Papa”, married October 15, 1938 at St. John’s United Church of Christ Mokena,...
Maureen C. Abbeduto
Aug 15, 2019
Maureen C. Abbeduto, age 44, late of Orland Park. Visitation Friday, August 23, 2019, 3:00-8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Funeral Saturday, August 24, 2019, 9:15 AM at the Funeral Home to St. Julie Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery to follow.
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