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Joseph A. Schwartz Sr.

Joseph A. Schwartz Sr.

Feb 21, 2015

Joseph "Bill" Schwartz, 78 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Alyce nee Smith. Loving father of Joe Jr., Jean (Alphonse Gargiulo) and the late Jim, John. Proud Papa of Rachael (Joe LaFlash), Stephanie and Dante (Lauren). Great grandfather of Ethan, Alana, McKinley and Kayla. Caring brother in law of Don (Jean) Smith. Retired employee of Panduit Corp. All...

Arthur H. Mundt

Arthur H. Mundt

Feb 13, 2015

Arthur H. Mundt age 91, late of Orland Park, IL. WWII Army Air Force Veteran. Devoted husband to Arletta Mundt nee Eggers. Loving father of Elise (late Willi) Elke and Nadine (James) Hoger. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Andrew, Allyson, and Bradley. Dear brother of Fred (Elida) Mundt. Lying in state Wednesday February 18, 2015 9:00 AM until time of service...

Clyde A. Bond Jr.

Clyde A. Bond Jr.

Feb 9, 2015

Clyde A. Bond age 81 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the late Charleen Bond nee Rudden. Loving father of Lorraine Beal, Michael Bond, Bradley (Kathy) Bond, JoLynn (Mark) Farruggia, and Daniel (Sonia) Bond. Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 29. Dear brother of 12 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation Monday February 16, 2015, 10:00 AM until...

Josephine L. Wood

Josephine L. Wood

Feb 8, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

S Patricia C. Van Sipma

S Patricia C. Van Sipma

Feb 7, 2015

Patricia C. Van Sipma age 85 late of Homewood, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles N and Robert Flori. Loving mother of Cheryl (Walter Puklo) Van Sipma, Charles Van Sipma, Gary (Lynn) Van Sipma and Glenn (Mary Jo) Van Sipma. Proud grandmother of Carly, Kyle, Sarah, Ashley, Mary Kathrine and Nicholas. Visitation Thursday February 12, 2015 from 10:00 AM...

S Betty Grana

S Betty Grana

Feb 7, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jane M. Dorencz

Jane M. Dorencz

Feb 6, 2015

Jane M. Dorencz nee Szymczak age 75 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Chris, Phillip (Lisa), Jeannie (Terry) Shubert and Kimberly (Carlos) Cuervo. Proud grandmother of Rachel, Olivia, T.J., Emily, Sarah, Juan, Hailey, Aleks and Dayna. Caring sister of Loretta Nakelsky and the late John Szymczak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

S Carmelita H. Hamel

S Carmelita H. Hamel

Jan 30, 2015

Carmelita H. Hamel age 91 late of Oak Lawn, IL. Dear cousin of Mary (Peter) Kring, James (Judy) Gorman, John (Karyn Kalec) Gorman, George (Colette) Gorman, Anne Mally, Kathy (Michael) Neagle, Karen (Randy) Hayes, Patty (Lou) Buick, Colleen McKenna, William Gorman and the late Joe Gorman. Great Cousin to Many. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Dorothy Hamel...

Karen Mchenry

Karen Mchenry

Jan 28, 2015

Karen McHenry nee Yunker age 51 suddenly, formerly of Mokena. Beloved wife of Francis McHenry and step-mother of Nicholas. Loving daughter of the late Delbert and Joan Yunker. Dear sister of Kim (John) Nave. Caring aunt of Maverick and Dutch. Visitation Wednesday February 4, 2015 4:00 PM until time of Funeral Service 7:00 PM, at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604...

Donna Fay Shryock

Donna Fay Shryock

Jan 26, 2015

SHRYOCK Donna F. Shryock nee Coulter age 77 late of Mokena. Loving mother of Cathy ( Chris Martinez) and Barb (Harold) Damron. Dear sister of Irma Coulter. Close friend of Jim and Louise Vainowski and their daughters Anna (Erik) Donovan and Amanda. Preceded in death by her husband Bobbie Lee Shryock, parents Burl and Bessie Coulter, Brother Norman, sisters Marge,...

Edward J. Ebner

Edward J. Ebner

Jan 24, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Paula J. Ballard

Paula J. Ballard

Jan 24, 2015

Paula J. Ballard age 60 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving sister of Renee Ballard-Ash. Devoted daughter of the late Charles “Ray” and Verone nee Bigelow. Funeral Thursday January 29, 2015 9:15 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. Julie Billiart Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation...

Shirley A. Balzanto

Shirley A. Balzanto

Jan 22, 2015

Shirley M. Balzanto, nee Kozmin,beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Balzanto Sr. Loving mother of Anthony J Jr. (Michelle) and Suzanne Brown. Proud grammie of Alyssa Balzanto, Kaitlyn and Colin Brown. Dear sister of Kathleen (late Richard) Lewandowski and Joseph Jr. (Susanne) Kozmin. Funeral Monday 8:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to...

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Jan 22, 2015

Marsha J. McGovern age 70. Loving mother of Michael (Alison) Klimasara, Kristine Klimasara-Hanafi, and Kerry Kogut Flores. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Funeral Wednesday January 28, 2015, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. George Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in __________________ . Visitation Tuesday, 3:00-9:00...

Eugene L. Schueman

Eugene L. Schueman

Jan 21, 2015

Eugene L. Schueman age 78 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Rapp. Loving father of Karen (Michael Wiley) Schueman and Jeff (Shawn) Schueman. Proud grandfather of Jamie and Lindsey. Funeral Tuesday January 27, 2015 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National...

Marlene M. Briscoe

Marlene M. Briscoe

Jan 14, 2015

Marlene M. Briscoe age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving mother of Bill (Lisa) Briscoe, Lisa (Vince) Petrella, Sue (Joe) Signorelli, Linda Briscoe, Kathi (Steve) Wells, Tom (Anna) Briscoe and Jason (Tracy) Briscoe. Proud grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 1. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday January 19, 2015 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg...

James E. Cooper

James E. Cooper

Jan 13, 2015

James E. Cooper, age 76, a lifetime resident of Mokena, IL passed away on January 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Young of Hughsonville, NY); loving father of Melissa (Richard) Hoffman, Donna (Keith) Radatz, and Eileen (Spencer) Pasero; and devoted grandfather of Katrina and Trevor Hoffman, Everett and Grayden Radatz, and Evan, Coraline, and Broderick Pasero....

Charlene Szumilas

Charlene Szumilas

Jan 13, 2015

Charlene Szumilas April 13, 1952 – January 13, 2015 was a resident of Mokena, IL. After a courageous 4-year battle with ovarian cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones at her side. Char was the beloved daughter of Evelyn (Greniewicki) Szumilas and the late Thaddeus. She will be forever missed by her sister Michaelene “Micki” (Fred)...

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Jan 11, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna née Garbarz age 80 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Frank Muchna III. Loving mother of Frank IV ( Julie), Tim, Terry ( Georgene), Caryn (Brian). Proud grandmother of Frank V, Anne, Joe, Taylor, Hannah, Larz and great grandmother of Kylie. Dear sister of Joanne Stroz, Nancy (Ron) Miller, Sally (Paul) Julian, and...

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Jan 11, 2015

Rose Marie Copenhaver nee Gottardo age 84. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) McCray, Peggy (Ed) Wojcik, Rosemary Dvells and the late Debra (Lee) Houdek. Proud grandmother of Gary, Candace, Meisha, Adia, Michele, James, Brian, Anthony and Chad. Great grandmother of Juliette. Caring sister of Rita, Mildred and George. Funeral Service Tuesday January 20, 2015...

Joseph A. Schwartz Sr.

Joseph A. Schwartz Sr.

Feb 21, 2015

Joseph "Bill" Schwartz, 78 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of Alyce nee Smith. Loving father of Joe Jr., Jean (Alphonse Gargiulo) and the late Jim, John. Proud Papa of Rachael (Joe LaFlash), Stephanie and Dante (Lauren). Great grandfather of Ethan, Alana, McKinley and Kayla. Caring brother in law of Don (Jean) Smith. Retired employee of Panduit Corp. All...

Arthur H. Mundt

Arthur H. Mundt

Feb 13, 2015

Arthur H. Mundt age 91, late of Orland Park, IL. WWII Army Air Force Veteran. Devoted husband to Arletta Mundt nee Eggers. Loving father of Elise (late Willi) Elke and Nadine (James) Hoger. Proud grandfather of Daniel, Andrew, Allyson, and Bradley. Dear brother of Fred (Elida) Mundt. Lying in state Wednesday February 18, 2015 9:00 AM until time of service...

Clyde A. Bond Jr.

Clyde A. Bond Jr.

Feb 9, 2015

Clyde A. Bond age 81 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of the late Charleen Bond nee Rudden. Loving father of Lorraine Beal, Michael Bond, Bradley (Kathy) Bond, JoLynn (Mark) Farruggia, and Daniel (Sonia) Bond. Proud grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 29. Dear brother of 12 sisters and 2 brothers. Visitation Monday February 16, 2015, 10:00 AM until...

Josephine L. Wood

Josephine L. Wood

Feb 8, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

S Patricia C. Van Sipma

S Patricia C. Van Sipma

Feb 7, 2015

Patricia C. Van Sipma age 85 late of Homewood, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles N and Robert Flori. Loving mother of Cheryl (Walter Puklo) Van Sipma, Charles Van Sipma, Gary (Lynn) Van Sipma and Glenn (Mary Jo) Van Sipma. Proud grandmother of Carly, Kyle, Sarah, Ashley, Mary Kathrine and Nicholas. Visitation Thursday February 12, 2015 from 10:00 AM...

S Betty Grana

S Betty Grana

Feb 7, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jane M. Dorencz

Jane M. Dorencz

Feb 6, 2015

Jane M. Dorencz nee Szymczak age 75 late of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Chris, Phillip (Lisa), Jeannie (Terry) Shubert and Kimberly (Carlos) Cuervo. Proud grandmother of Rachel, Olivia, T.J., Emily, Sarah, Juan, Hailey, Aleks and Dayna. Caring sister of Loretta Nakelsky and the late John Szymczak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral...

S Carmelita H. Hamel

S Carmelita H. Hamel

Jan 30, 2015

Carmelita H. Hamel age 91 late of Oak Lawn, IL. Dear cousin of Mary (Peter) Kring, James (Judy) Gorman, John (Karyn Kalec) Gorman, George (Colette) Gorman, Anne Mally, Kathy (Michael) Neagle, Karen (Randy) Hayes, Patty (Lou) Buick, Colleen McKenna, William Gorman and the late Joe Gorman. Great Cousin to Many. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Dorothy Hamel...

Karen Mchenry

Karen Mchenry

Jan 28, 2015

Karen McHenry nee Yunker age 51 suddenly, formerly of Mokena. Beloved wife of Francis McHenry and step-mother of Nicholas. Loving daughter of the late Delbert and Joan Yunker. Dear sister of Kim (John) Nave. Caring aunt of Maverick and Dutch. Visitation Wednesday February 4, 2015 4:00 PM until time of Funeral Service 7:00 PM, at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604...

Donna Fay Shryock

Donna Fay Shryock

Jan 26, 2015

SHRYOCK Donna F. Shryock nee Coulter age 77 late of Mokena. Loving mother of Cathy ( Chris Martinez) and Barb (Harold) Damron. Dear sister of Irma Coulter. Close friend of Jim and Louise Vainowski and their daughters Anna (Erik) Donovan and Amanda. Preceded in death by her husband Bobbie Lee Shryock, parents Burl and Bessie Coulter, Brother Norman, sisters Marge,...

Edward J. Ebner

Edward J. Ebner

Jan 24, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Paula J. Ballard

Paula J. Ballard

Jan 24, 2015

Paula J. Ballard age 60 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving sister of Renee Ballard-Ash. Devoted daughter of the late Charles “Ray” and Verone nee Bigelow. Funeral Thursday January 29, 2015 9:15 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. Julie Billiart Church Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation...

Shirley A. Balzanto

Shirley A. Balzanto

Jan 22, 2015

Shirley M. Balzanto, nee Kozmin,beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Balzanto Sr. Loving mother of Anthony J Jr. (Michelle) and Suzanne Brown. Proud grammie of Alyssa Balzanto, Kaitlyn and Colin Brown. Dear sister of Kathleen (late Richard) Lewandowski and Joseph Jr. (Susanne) Kozmin. Funeral Monday 8:45 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave Tinley Park to...

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Marsha J. Mcgovern

Jan 22, 2015

Marsha J. McGovern age 70. Loving mother of Michael (Alison) Klimasara, Kristine Klimasara-Hanafi, and Kerry Kogut Flores. Proud grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Funeral Wednesday January 28, 2015, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477 to St. George Church, Mass 10:00 AM. Interment in __________________ . Visitation Tuesday, 3:00-9:00...

Eugene L. Schueman

Eugene L. Schueman

Jan 21, 2015

Eugene L. Schueman age 78 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy nee Rapp. Loving father of Karen (Michael Wiley) Schueman and Jeff (Shawn) Schueman. Proud grandfather of Jamie and Lindsey. Funeral Tuesday January 27, 2015 10:00 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 17248 S. Harlem Ave. Tinley Park, IL. 60477. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National...

Marlene M. Briscoe

Marlene M. Briscoe

Jan 14, 2015

Marlene M. Briscoe age 71 late of Tinley Park, IL. Loving mother of Bill (Lisa) Briscoe, Lisa (Vince) Petrella, Sue (Joe) Signorelli, Linda Briscoe, Kathi (Steve) Wells, Tom (Anna) Briscoe and Jason (Tracy) Briscoe. Proud grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 1. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday January 19, 2015 9:30 AM from the Vandenberg...

James E. Cooper

James E. Cooper

Jan 13, 2015

James E. Cooper, age 76, a lifetime resident of Mokena, IL passed away on January 13, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Carol (nee Young of Hughsonville, NY); loving father of Melissa (Richard) Hoffman, Donna (Keith) Radatz, and Eileen (Spencer) Pasero; and devoted grandfather of Katrina and Trevor Hoffman, Everett and Grayden Radatz, and Evan, Coraline, and Broderick Pasero....

Charlene Szumilas

Charlene Szumilas

Jan 13, 2015

Charlene Szumilas April 13, 1952 – January 13, 2015 was a resident of Mokena, IL. After a courageous 4-year battle with ovarian cancer, she passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones at her side. Char was the beloved daughter of Evelyn (Greniewicki) Szumilas and the late Thaddeus. She will be forever missed by her sister Michaelene “Micki” (Fred)...

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna

Jan 11, 2015

Virginia "Ginger" Muchna née Garbarz age 80 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Frank Muchna III. Loving mother of Frank IV ( Julie), Tim, Terry ( Georgene), Caryn (Brian). Proud grandmother of Frank V, Anne, Joe, Taylor, Hannah, Larz and great grandmother of Kylie. Dear sister of Joanne Stroz, Nancy (Ron) Miller, Sally (Paul) Julian, and...

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Rose Marie Copenhaver

Jan 11, 2015

Rose Marie Copenhaver nee Gottardo age 84. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) McCray, Peggy (Ed) Wojcik, Rosemary Dvells and the late Debra (Lee) Houdek. Proud grandmother of Gary, Candace, Meisha, Adia, Michele, James, Brian, Anthony and Chad. Great grandmother of Juliette. Caring sister of Rita, Mildred and George. Funeral Service Tuesday January 20, 2015...

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