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Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Apr 4, 2019

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson. Beloved husband of the late Edith nee Pompey. Loving father of Valerie (Chris Garand). Dear cousin of Bob Larson. Visitation Wednesday April 10, 2019 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Cremation rite held in private and Inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.708-532-1635 or...

Edward J. Parsons

Edward J. Parsons

Apr 3, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Patricia A. Cordin

Patricia A. Cordin

Apr 2, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Don Panek Jr. Born 10/10/70, joining his dad, Don Panek Sr., at rest, April 2, 2019. Survived by his mother, Lynne Panek, sister Dyanna (Mike) Baumeister, niece Jackie (Ian) Ansburg, and idolized by his nephews Justin Baumeister and Jarod Baumeister. Donnie was a true friend to many and a proud US Navy Veteran. He will be remembered for his love...

Alfonso R. Nunez

Alfonso R. Nunez

Mar 27, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jerry Houder Barrett

Jerry Houder Barrett

Mar 24, 2019

BARRETT, JERRY HOUDER Age 84, passed away on March 24, 2019 at his home in Mokena, IL. Jerry was born on Feb 7, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Chicago area after graduating from Iowa State University. He worked as a Chemical Engineer at American-Maize Products Co. for over 40 years. Jerry lived in Lansing, IL most of...

Concetta Prestinario

Concetta Prestinario

Mar 22, 2019

Concetta V. “Connie” Prestinario, nee Aiello, of Orland Park. Age 91. Loving wife of the late Samuel J.; loving mother of Janet (Don) Christie and Sam C. Prestinario; very proud grandmother of Donald (Tracy), Darren (Becky), Samantha (Jeff), and Jonathan Christie (fiancée Rebecca Flannery); very proud great grandmother of Rebekah and Hannah Siebrandt, Jack and Sam Christie, and Callen Christie;...

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Mar 22, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kevin L. Derrow

Kevin L. Derrow

Mar 19, 2019

Kevin L Derrow age 68, late of Lynwood, Calumet City IL. Loving father of Bryan Gima-Derrow (Erin). Preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Annamae and brother Daniel. Caring brother of Donald (Gail), Marc (John), and Martin (Laura) Derrow. Fond uncle to Jennifer (Tom), Alexis, Kaitlyn (Bill), Allyson (Dan), Daniel, and McKenzie. Survived by dear friend and companion Albina...

Karen Ann Manna

Karen Ann Manna

Mar 14, 2019

Beloved wife of Michael Manna Jr. Loving mother of Victoria (William) Hunnell and Michelle (Timothy) O'Conor Jr. Dearest Daughter of Kenneth P. and Nellie Neubert Sr. Dear sister of Kenneth P. Neubert Jr. Funeral Friday 9:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to St. Donatus Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment cremation at Skyline Memorial...

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

Mar 12, 2019

William “Billy” Anthony Bopp, age 38, passed away suddenly March 12, 2019. Billy was preceded in death by his grandmothers Colleen Cherco, Janice Bopp, and father Terrence S. Bopp. He is survived by his two children Cameron and Lily Bopp, their mother Mary Thornton Bopp, grandparents Terrence M. And Mary Caryl Bopp, stepmother Joy Bopp, and stepbrother Gary Coglianese, as...

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Mar 11, 2019

Survivors include: Wife, Maureen F. Law of Monticello, Indiana, Two (2) Daughters, Jeananne (husband Paul) Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois, and Kathy Gabel - Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois; Two (2) Grandchildren, Nick Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois, and Jack Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois; Sister, Sheri Law of Homer Glen, Illinois; Brothers, Randy (wife Brenda) Law of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Robert "Bob"...

Michele Rak

Michele Rak

Mar 8, 2019

Michele Gilbertson Rak, age 75 of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born to the late Vale Gilbertson and Gwenneth Coates Gilbertson in Melbourne, Australia, on February 15, 1944, and moved with them to Chicago in 1946. Michele graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, then studied at the Wesley School of Nursing at...

Gary A. Hecht

Gary A. Hecht

Mar 3, 2019

HECHT. Gary A. Hecht, beloved son of Daniel W. and the late Joyce M. Hecht. Loving brother of Norman (Donna), Elaine (Rick) Osborne and the late Daniel (Joanne) Hecht. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service 2:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL . Interment...

Thomas J. Biniak

Thomas J. Biniak

Feb 28, 2019

Thomas J. Biniak, age 82, died unexpectedly at his home in Mesa, Arizona on February 28, 2019. Born on April 10, 1936 Tom was raised in Chicago and also lived in River Grove, Illinois. He moved to Mesa, Arizona after his 30+ year career and retirement, in 1995, from American Airlines (Cargo), O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Tom was preceded in...

Carol M. Griffith

Carol M. Griffith

Feb 26, 2019

Carol M. Griffith, 70 of Matteson, IL. Beloved Wife of Paul Griffith. Loving mother of David Sizemore (Angie), and Diana Robertson (Donald). Proud Grandmother of Destiny, Daneya, Arlo, and Ethan. Cherished Sister of Paul Homerding (Regina). Dearest Aunt to Susan and Douglas. Carol was a teacher for 15 years at Our Lady of the Ridge in Chicago Ridge, IL. Carol...

Leticia Huerta

Leticia Huerta

Feb 21, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Lorraine M. Leonard

Lorraine M. Leonard

Feb 19, 2019

Lorraine M. Leonard(nee Koseck), 90, of Tinley Park IL, formally of Blue Island, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Paul L. Leonard. Loving mother of Gary (Christine), David, Karen, Kenneth (the late Jacqueline), Lori, and Carol. Loving and proud grandma of Craig, Aaron, Michelle, Michelle (Philip), Darlene, Dale, Kimberly (Matthew), Danielle (Jon), Brian (Sharyl),...

Marlene Gail Vance

Marlene Gail Vance

Feb 18, 2019

Marlene G. Vance nee Aggen, age 76, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry Vance. Loving mother of Scott and Russell Vance. Caring grandmother of Megan Vance and great grandmother of Kristina and Junior. Funeral Tuesday February 26, 2019, 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment to follow in...

Paul A. Wiser

Paul A. Wiser

Feb 18, 2019

Paul A. Wiser, age 77, late of Oak Forest, IL. US Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of Sandra nee Guzak. Dear brother of Charles (late Mary), Richard (Donna), Robert, Larry (Connie), and Marilyn Wiser. Caring uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday February 23, 2019, 10:45 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. to...

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson

Apr 4, 2019

Paul R. "Bob" Swanson. Beloved husband of the late Edith nee Pompey. Loving father of Valerie (Chris Garand). Dear cousin of Bob Larson. Visitation Wednesday April 10, 2019 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. Cremation rite held in private and Inurnment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.708-532-1635 or...

Edward J. Parsons

Edward J. Parsons

Apr 3, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Patricia A. Cordin

Patricia A. Cordin

Apr 2, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Donald L. Panek Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Don Panek Jr. Born 10/10/70, joining his dad, Don Panek Sr., at rest, April 2, 2019. Survived by his mother, Lynne Panek, sister Dyanna (Mike) Baumeister, niece Jackie (Ian) Ansburg, and idolized by his nephews Justin Baumeister and Jarod Baumeister. Donnie was a true friend to many and a proud US Navy Veteran. He will be remembered for his love...

Alfonso R. Nunez

Alfonso R. Nunez

Mar 27, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jerry Houder Barrett

Jerry Houder Barrett

Mar 24, 2019

BARRETT, JERRY HOUDER Age 84, passed away on March 24, 2019 at his home in Mokena, IL. Jerry was born on Feb 7, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Chicago area after graduating from Iowa State University. He worked as a Chemical Engineer at American-Maize Products Co. for over 40 years. Jerry lived in Lansing, IL most of...

Concetta Prestinario

Concetta Prestinario

Mar 22, 2019

Concetta V. “Connie” Prestinario, nee Aiello, of Orland Park. Age 91. Loving wife of the late Samuel J.; loving mother of Janet (Don) Christie and Sam C. Prestinario; very proud grandmother of Donald (Tracy), Darren (Becky), Samantha (Jeff), and Jonathan Christie (fiancée Rebecca Flannery); very proud great grandmother of Rebekah and Hannah Siebrandt, Jack and Sam Christie, and Callen Christie;...

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Joseph P. Gordon Jr.

Mar 22, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Kevin L. Derrow

Kevin L. Derrow

Mar 19, 2019

Kevin L Derrow age 68, late of Lynwood, Calumet City IL. Loving father of Bryan Gima-Derrow (Erin). Preceded in death by his parents Leroy and Annamae and brother Daniel. Caring brother of Donald (Gail), Marc (John), and Martin (Laura) Derrow. Fond uncle to Jennifer (Tom), Alexis, Kaitlyn (Bill), Allyson (Dan), Daniel, and McKenzie. Survived by dear friend and companion Albina...

Karen Ann Manna

Karen Ann Manna

Mar 14, 2019

Beloved wife of Michael Manna Jr. Loving mother of Victoria (William) Hunnell and Michelle (Timothy) O'Conor Jr. Dearest Daughter of Kenneth P. and Nellie Neubert Sr. Dear sister of Kenneth P. Neubert Jr. Funeral Friday 9:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to St. Donatus Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment cremation at Skyline Memorial...

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

William "Billy" Anthony Bopp

Mar 12, 2019

William “Billy” Anthony Bopp, age 38, passed away suddenly March 12, 2019. Billy was preceded in death by his grandmothers Colleen Cherco, Janice Bopp, and father Terrence S. Bopp. He is survived by his two children Cameron and Lily Bopp, their mother Mary Thornton Bopp, grandparents Terrence M. And Mary Caryl Bopp, stepmother Joy Bopp, and stepbrother Gary Coglianese, as...

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Richard E. "Rich" Law

Mar 11, 2019

Survivors include: Wife, Maureen F. Law of Monticello, Indiana, Two (2) Daughters, Jeananne (husband Paul) Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois, and Kathy Gabel - Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois; Two (2) Grandchildren, Nick Baldermann of Mokena, Illinois, and Jack Skorpinski of Mokena, Illinois; Sister, Sheri Law of Homer Glen, Illinois; Brothers, Randy (wife Brenda) Law of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Robert "Bob"...

Michele Rak

Michele Rak

Mar 8, 2019

Michele Gilbertson Rak, age 75 of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019. She was born to the late Vale Gilbertson and Gwenneth Coates Gilbertson in Melbourne, Australia, on February 15, 1944, and moved with them to Chicago in 1946. Michele graduated from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, then studied at the Wesley School of Nursing at...

Gary A. Hecht

Gary A. Hecht

Mar 3, 2019

HECHT. Gary A. Hecht, beloved son of Daniel W. and the late Joyce M. Hecht. Loving brother of Norman (Donna), Elaine (Rick) Osborne and the late Daniel (Joanne) Hecht. Dear uncle and great uncle of many. Visitation Wednesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service 2:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL . Interment...

Thomas J. Biniak

Thomas J. Biniak

Feb 28, 2019

Thomas J. Biniak, age 82, died unexpectedly at his home in Mesa, Arizona on February 28, 2019. Born on April 10, 1936 Tom was raised in Chicago and also lived in River Grove, Illinois. He moved to Mesa, Arizona after his 30+ year career and retirement, in 1995, from American Airlines (Cargo), O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Tom was preceded in...

Carol M. Griffith

Carol M. Griffith

Feb 26, 2019

Carol M. Griffith, 70 of Matteson, IL. Beloved Wife of Paul Griffith. Loving mother of David Sizemore (Angie), and Diana Robertson (Donald). Proud Grandmother of Destiny, Daneya, Arlo, and Ethan. Cherished Sister of Paul Homerding (Regina). Dearest Aunt to Susan and Douglas. Carol was a teacher for 15 years at Our Lady of the Ridge in Chicago Ridge, IL. Carol...

Leticia Huerta

Leticia Huerta

Feb 21, 2019

No obituary found for this tribute.

Lorraine M. Leonard

Lorraine M. Leonard

Feb 19, 2019

Lorraine M. Leonard(nee Koseck), 90, of Tinley Park IL, formally of Blue Island, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 19, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Paul L. Leonard. Loving mother of Gary (Christine), David, Karen, Kenneth (the late Jacqueline), Lori, and Carol. Loving and proud grandma of Craig, Aaron, Michelle, Michelle (Philip), Darlene, Dale, Kimberly (Matthew), Danielle (Jon), Brian (Sharyl),...

Marlene Gail Vance

Marlene Gail Vance

Feb 18, 2019

Marlene G. Vance nee Aggen, age 76, late of Frankfort, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry Vance. Loving mother of Scott and Russell Vance. Caring grandmother of Megan Vance and great grandmother of Kristina and Junior. Funeral Tuesday February 26, 2019, 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment to follow in...

Paul A. Wiser

Paul A. Wiser

Feb 18, 2019

Paul A. Wiser, age 77, late of Oak Forest, IL. US Coast Guard Veteran. Beloved husband of Sandra nee Guzak. Dear brother of Charles (late Mary), Richard (Donna), Robert, Larry (Connie), and Marilyn Wiser. Caring uncle of several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday February 23, 2019, 10:45 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL. to...

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