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John Paul Evans

John Paul Evans

Nov 11, 2015

Mr. John Paul Evans "J.P." age 62 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Mary nee Pintoy. Devoted son of the late John and Violet Evans. Caring brother in law of Cindy (Tom) Jalava and Stephen (Karen) Pintoy. Dear son in law of Rose Pintoy. Funeral service Friday November 13, 2015 7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248...

Robert J. Hackett Sr.

Robert J. Hackett Sr.

Nov 8, 2015

Robert J. Hackett Sr. age 83. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Peters. Loving father of Susan (Ray) Fritz, Ruth (Steve) Jennettan, Robert, John and the late Dorothy Ann (Tim) Nemeth. Proud grandfather of Zach, Emily, Timothy (Tara) Nemeth, Ray Jr., Eizabeth (Brandon) Bailey, Rebecca (Mark) Harty and Annie (Arturo) Alegos Segura. Great grandfather of 4. Caring brother of...

Michael J. Doyle

Michael J. Doyle

Nov 7, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Sr. Mary Jane Sola

Sr. Mary Jane Sola

Nov 3, 2015

Sister Mary Jane Sola returned to her creator last night. A gentle soul who loved teaching welcomed sister death to be with her beloved creator. May you rest in peace. Amen.

Dorothy M. Damon

Dorothy M. Damon

Nov 1, 2015

Dorothy M. Damon nee Hampel age 91. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Reed. Loving mother of Larry (Barbara), Gary (Loretta), Sherry (Tommy Gesiorski) Buffington and Barry (Deborah) Damon. Proud grandmother of John (Nikole), Matthew, Curtis (Svitlana), Timothy, Eliza, Linzy, Casmira, Lenny, Josh (Abbey), and the late Mark. Funeral Friday November 6, 2015 12:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248...

Jeanette M. Klock

Jeanette M. Klock

Nov 1, 2015

Jeanette M. Klock nee LaRocque. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Frank (Mary McGowan-Klock), Deborah Skeate, Robert (Denise), Thomas (Joanne), Glen (Clare), Sue (Sam) Edgin and Joyce (John) Ciesla. Proud grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 15. Caring sister of Marion Schaeflein and Therese Magee. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday November 5,...

Barbara E. Hall

Barbara E. Hall

Oct 31, 2015

Mrs. Barbara E. Hall nee Niemeyer age 77. Beloved wife of the late Darrell J. Hall. Loving mother of Michael (Laura) Hall, Mindy (Terry) Purcell, Mark (Claire) Hall and Michelle (Andy) Hlavach. Proud grandmother of Kristen and Katie Hall, Jennifer (Kevin) Deenihan, Kimber (Jeff) Byxbe, TJ Purcell, Brandon (Amanda) Hall, Leia Hall, Lauren Hall, Rebecca Hall, Ali Hlavach, Joe Hlavach...

Roy F. Palmer Jr. "Freddie"

Roy F. Palmer Jr. "Freddie"

Oct 28, 2015

Roy F. “Freddie” Palmer, late of Peotone, IL. Beloved Fiancé of Renee Perkovich. Loving father of Amber and Abby. Dearest son of Roy F. Sr. (Mary) Palmer and Alice Palmer. Dear brother of Jason and the late Kristopher. Funeral Tuesday November 3, 2015 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448 to St. Joseph...

Kathleen R. Lopez-Gilmore "Kate"

Kathleen R. Lopez-Gilmore "Kate"

Oct 27, 2015

Kathleen R. Lopez-Gilmore nee Busbey, 56, of New Lenox, at home on October 27th. Born October 30, 1958 in Joliet. Graduated from Joliet East H.S. in 1976, Joliet Junior College in 1996, University of St. Francis BSW 1999 and Aurora University MSW 2001. Employed at Guardian Angel Home and Catholic Charities, moving to Joliet Junior College Project Achieve, her career...

Phillip R. Velasquez

Phillip R. Velasquez

Oct 26, 2015

Phillip Ruiz Velasquez was born May 29, 1930 in Chicago, Ill., to Angel Velasquez and his wife Maria de la Luz “Lois” Almaguer. Nicknamed “File” (pronounced Fee-lee) by his large and loving family, he enjoyed and participated many sports, was a huge fan of Western cinema and loved Big Band music. Growing up in the 1930s and 1940s in the...

Joan E. Chamberlin

Joan E. Chamberlin

Oct 24, 2015

Joan E. Chamberlin nee Russo age 81 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Jerry. Caring sister of the late Margaret. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Valerie Russo. Memorial Service Saturday November 21, 2015 5:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is Private. Joan was a secretary...

Maxine D. Littva

Maxine D. Littva

Oct 24, 2015

On October 24, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Heaven gained a great woman. Maxine Littva nee Farrow, born July 1, 1923 in Denver Colorado, met the love of her life Arthur on a dance floor during World War II. She enjoyed 63 years of marriage with her favorite dance partner. After struggling with infertility, she was blessed with Susan Littva-Mitchell, Arthur...

Elaine M. Morrone

Elaine M. Morrone

Oct 19, 2015

Elaine M. Morrone nee Murphy, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Michael Morrone. Loving mother of Kathy (Bill) Wissing, Mike (Paula), Bob (Stacey), Pat (Carol). Proud grandmother of Meghan, Dale, Robert, Alex; great gram of Theresa and Arianna. Caring aunt of Pam, Michael, Peggy, and Francis. Dearest friend of Elouise. Funeral Friday, October 23, 2015, 9:30 AM...

Dewey E. Price "Gene"

Dewey E. Price "Gene"

Oct 17, 2015

Dewey E. Price “Gene” age 87 late of Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Juana Faye Hipkins and the late Sylvia nee Hime. Loving father of Michael (late Missy), Jerry (Jill), Debbie (Ed) Saban, David (Cathy), Willie (Tracy), and the late Terry (Deborah) and Scott Price. Proud grandfather 8 and great grandfather of 6. Step father of Elonda, Belinda (Kleve), Michele...

Doreen R. Gross

Doreen R. Gross

Oct 15, 2015

Doreen R. Gross nee Deneen age 82 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Marvin. Loving mother of Carol (David Moore) Cuzick, Thomas (Sandra) Gross, Michael (Kristy) Gross, Mary (Bryan) Mundo, Patty (Chuck) Hillyer, Peggy Andriola and the late Susan Zielinski and James Michael Gross. Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 7. Caring sister of James (Ruth...

Zelda C. Price

Zelda C. Price

Oct 14, 2015

Zelda C. Price May 4, 1937 ~ October 14, 2015 Zelda C. Price (nee Adams) of Orland Park, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Zelda was born May 4, 1937 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to James and Irma Adams. As a child, along with her seven brothers and sisters, Zelda helped out at the family general store. She was an...

Leon Joseph Breitbarth Sr.

Leon Joseph Breitbarth Sr.

Oct 14, 2015

Leon Joseph Breitbarth Sr. age 43 late of Orland Park, IL. Loving father of Sarah and Leon Joseph Jr. Devoted son of Gerald and Barbara nee Parker. Caring brother of Jerry (Christi) and Ernie Breitbarth. Fond uncle of Kyle, Andy, Matt and Anna. Visitation Wednesday October 21, 2015 from 3-9 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave....

Estelle C. Dudiak

Estelle C. Dudiak

Oct 13, 2015

Estelle Christine Dudiak Estelle Christine (Jakubiak) Dudiak, aged 92, passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 13, 2015. She was born in Chicago, IL, on Dec. 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Valentine and Stella (nee Majewski) Jakubiak, formerly of Poland. She was the youngest child in her family and grew up with her late, half sisters...

Robert G. Buttala Sr.

Robert G. Buttala Sr.

Oct 12, 2015

Robert G. Buttala Sr. “Papa Jack” age 81 late of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Buttala. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Virginia), Ann (Bob) Sanfilippo and Michael (Judi). Proud grandfather of Mason, Joe, Mitchell, Nino, Caroline, Davis, Justice and AJ. Dear brother of Sissy Smith, Ellen Kosich, Betty (Ken) Angotti, and sister in...

John Paul Evans

John Paul Evans

Nov 11, 2015

Mr. John Paul Evans "J.P." age 62 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Mary nee Pintoy. Devoted son of the late John and Violet Evans. Caring brother in law of Cindy (Tom) Jalava and Stephen (Karen) Pintoy. Dear son in law of Rose Pintoy. Funeral service Friday November 13, 2015 7:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248...

Robert J. Hackett Sr.

Robert J. Hackett Sr.

Nov 8, 2015

Robert J. Hackett Sr. age 83. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Peters. Loving father of Susan (Ray) Fritz, Ruth (Steve) Jennettan, Robert, John and the late Dorothy Ann (Tim) Nemeth. Proud grandfather of Zach, Emily, Timothy (Tara) Nemeth, Ray Jr., Eizabeth (Brandon) Bailey, Rebecca (Mark) Harty and Annie (Arturo) Alegos Segura. Great grandfather of 4. Caring brother of...

Michael J. Doyle

Michael J. Doyle

Nov 7, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Sr. Mary Jane Sola

Sr. Mary Jane Sola

Nov 3, 2015

Sister Mary Jane Sola returned to her creator last night. A gentle soul who loved teaching welcomed sister death to be with her beloved creator. May you rest in peace. Amen.

Dorothy M. Damon

Dorothy M. Damon

Nov 1, 2015

Dorothy M. Damon nee Hampel age 91. Beloved wife of the late Ivan Reed. Loving mother of Larry (Barbara), Gary (Loretta), Sherry (Tommy Gesiorski) Buffington and Barry (Deborah) Damon. Proud grandmother of John (Nikole), Matthew, Curtis (Svitlana), Timothy, Eliza, Linzy, Casmira, Lenny, Josh (Abbey), and the late Mark. Funeral Friday November 6, 2015 12:00 PM at Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248...

Jeanette M. Klock

Jeanette M. Klock

Nov 1, 2015

Jeanette M. Klock nee LaRocque. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Loving mother of Frank (Mary McGowan-Klock), Deborah Skeate, Robert (Denise), Thomas (Joanne), Glen (Clare), Sue (Sam) Edgin and Joyce (John) Ciesla. Proud grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 15. Caring sister of Marion Schaeflein and Therese Magee. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Thursday November 5,...

Barbara E. Hall

Barbara E. Hall

Oct 31, 2015

Mrs. Barbara E. Hall nee Niemeyer age 77. Beloved wife of the late Darrell J. Hall. Loving mother of Michael (Laura) Hall, Mindy (Terry) Purcell, Mark (Claire) Hall and Michelle (Andy) Hlavach. Proud grandmother of Kristen and Katie Hall, Jennifer (Kevin) Deenihan, Kimber (Jeff) Byxbe, TJ Purcell, Brandon (Amanda) Hall, Leia Hall, Lauren Hall, Rebecca Hall, Ali Hlavach, Joe Hlavach...

Roy F. Palmer Jr. "Freddie"

Roy F. Palmer Jr. "Freddie"

Oct 28, 2015

Roy F. “Freddie” Palmer, late of Peotone, IL. Beloved Fiancé of Renee Perkovich. Loving father of Amber and Abby. Dearest son of Roy F. Sr. (Mary) Palmer and Alice Palmer. Dear brother of Jason and the late Kristopher. Funeral Tuesday November 3, 2015 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Road Mokena, IL. 60448 to St. Joseph...

Kathleen R. Lopez-Gilmore "Kate"

Kathleen R. Lopez-Gilmore "Kate"

Oct 27, 2015

Kathleen R. Lopez-Gilmore nee Busbey, 56, of New Lenox, at home on October 27th. Born October 30, 1958 in Joliet. Graduated from Joliet East H.S. in 1976, Joliet Junior College in 1996, University of St. Francis BSW 1999 and Aurora University MSW 2001. Employed at Guardian Angel Home and Catholic Charities, moving to Joliet Junior College Project Achieve, her career...

Phillip R. Velasquez

Phillip R. Velasquez

Oct 26, 2015

Phillip Ruiz Velasquez was born May 29, 1930 in Chicago, Ill., to Angel Velasquez and his wife Maria de la Luz “Lois” Almaguer. Nicknamed “File” (pronounced Fee-lee) by his large and loving family, he enjoyed and participated many sports, was a huge fan of Western cinema and loved Big Band music. Growing up in the 1930s and 1940s in the...

Joan E. Chamberlin

Joan E. Chamberlin

Oct 24, 2015

Joan E. Chamberlin nee Russo age 81 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Jerry. Caring sister of the late Margaret. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Valerie Russo. Memorial Service Saturday November 21, 2015 5:00 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment is Private. Joan was a secretary...

Maxine D. Littva

Maxine D. Littva

Oct 24, 2015

On October 24, 2015 at 10:00 PM, Heaven gained a great woman. Maxine Littva nee Farrow, born July 1, 1923 in Denver Colorado, met the love of her life Arthur on a dance floor during World War II. She enjoyed 63 years of marriage with her favorite dance partner. After struggling with infertility, she was blessed with Susan Littva-Mitchell, Arthur...

Elaine M. Morrone

Elaine M. Morrone

Oct 19, 2015

Elaine M. Morrone nee Murphy, late of Tinley Park. Beloved wife of the late Michael Morrone. Loving mother of Kathy (Bill) Wissing, Mike (Paula), Bob (Stacey), Pat (Carol). Proud grandmother of Meghan, Dale, Robert, Alex; great gram of Theresa and Arianna. Caring aunt of Pam, Michael, Peggy, and Francis. Dearest friend of Elouise. Funeral Friday, October 23, 2015, 9:30 AM...

Dewey E. Price "Gene"

Dewey E. Price "Gene"

Oct 17, 2015

Dewey E. Price “Gene” age 87 late of Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Juana Faye Hipkins and the late Sylvia nee Hime. Loving father of Michael (late Missy), Jerry (Jill), Debbie (Ed) Saban, David (Cathy), Willie (Tracy), and the late Terry (Deborah) and Scott Price. Proud grandfather 8 and great grandfather of 6. Step father of Elonda, Belinda (Kleve), Michele...

Doreen R. Gross

Doreen R. Gross

Oct 15, 2015

Doreen R. Gross nee Deneen age 82 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Marvin. Loving mother of Carol (David Moore) Cuzick, Thomas (Sandra) Gross, Michael (Kristy) Gross, Mary (Bryan) Mundo, Patty (Chuck) Hillyer, Peggy Andriola and the late Susan Zielinski and James Michael Gross. Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 7. Caring sister of James (Ruth...

Zelda C. Price

Zelda C. Price

Oct 14, 2015

Zelda C. Price May 4, 1937 ~ October 14, 2015 Zelda C. Price (nee Adams) of Orland Park, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Zelda was born May 4, 1937 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to James and Irma Adams. As a child, along with her seven brothers and sisters, Zelda helped out at the family general store. She was an...

Leon Joseph Breitbarth Sr.

Leon Joseph Breitbarth Sr.

Oct 14, 2015

Leon Joseph Breitbarth Sr. age 43 late of Orland Park, IL. Loving father of Sarah and Leon Joseph Jr. Devoted son of Gerald and Barbara nee Parker. Caring brother of Jerry (Christi) and Ernie Breitbarth. Fond uncle of Kyle, Andy, Matt and Anna. Visitation Wednesday October 21, 2015 from 3-9 PM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave....

Estelle C. Dudiak

Estelle C. Dudiak

Oct 13, 2015

Estelle Christine Dudiak Estelle Christine (Jakubiak) Dudiak, aged 92, passed away peacefully after a short illness on October 13, 2015. She was born in Chicago, IL, on Dec. 17, 1923, the daughter of the late Valentine and Stella (nee Majewski) Jakubiak, formerly of Poland. She was the youngest child in her family and grew up with her late, half sisters...

Robert G. Buttala Sr.

Robert G. Buttala Sr.

Oct 12, 2015

Robert G. Buttala Sr. “Papa Jack” age 81 late of Tinley Park, IL. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Betty Buttala. Loving father of Robert Jr. (Virginia), Ann (Bob) Sanfilippo and Michael (Judi). Proud grandfather of Mason, Joe, Mitchell, Nino, Caroline, Davis, Justice and AJ. Dear brother of Sissy Smith, Ellen Kosich, Betty (Ken) Angotti, and sister in...

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