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Bernadine B. Kurasz

Bernadine B. Kurasz

Nov 25, 2013

Bernadine B. Kurasz nee Rucinski, age 76, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Edward Kurasz. Loving mother of Pamela (Glenn) Dryanski and Ed (Janice). Proud grandmother of Lauren, Kyle, Michael, Nicole, Kristin, Kevin, and Mackenna. Dear sister of Barbara ( Raymond) Gronowski. Funeral Saturday November 30, 2013, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena,...

Jean M. Dyrkacz

Jean M. Dyrkacz

Nov 21, 2013

Jean M. Dyrkacz nee Rybarczyk age 89 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Dyrkacz. Loving mother of Nancy ( Jacob ) Wesolowski, Geri Velko, and John (Jan) Dyrkacz Proud grandmother of Ann, Chuck, Laurie, Tash, and great grandmother of Emma, Grace, and Hannah. Preceded in death by her parents John & Valeria Rybarczyk, and brothers...

Robert Kyle Ramsdorf

Robert Kyle Ramsdorf

Nov 19, 2013

Robert K. Ramsdorf age 20. Devoted son of Robert and Cheryl nee Graf. Caring brother of Rachael. Proud grandson of Tom (Susan) Graf and the late Marilyn Graf, Margaret and the late Robert E. Sr. Fond nephew of Nancy Ramsdorf, Scott (Arlene) Ramsdorf, Lynn Gerhardt (Tom), Tom (Barb) Graf, Tim (Barb) Graf and Michelle (Brian) Lee. Loving boyfriend of Marissa...

Edward L. Lauffer

Edward L. Lauffer

Nov 18, 2013

Edward Lauffer, 94, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2013. Surviving is his wife of 68 years, June. Their daughters Susan, Bonita Fox (John) and Patricia Davies (Russell) and grandsons Brian Edward Fox (Stephanie) and Jason John Fox (Denise). Great grandfather of Collin Fox, Henry Fox and Vivienne Fox. Brother-in-law of Alma Lauffer and June Nagel. Fond...

Vera Tobola

Vera Tobola

Nov 14, 2013

Vera Tobola nee Stack age 91 late of Hazel Crest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother Frank (Karen) and Jerry (Janine) Tobola. Proud grandmother Brian and Kevin.

Margaret Gohde

Margaret Gohde

Nov 14, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Gohde nee Rubino age 90 late of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Greg (Lois Bach) Gohde, Diane Gohde and Tom (Carla) Gohde. Proud grandmother of Melissa, Michele and Jason. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to Little Company of Mary Hospice 736 W. 95th Street...

Lisa M. Mandel

Lisa M. Mandel

Nov 13, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute.

Robert "Bob" Lee

Robert "Bob" Lee

Nov 13, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute.

Michael K. Doogan

Michael K. Doogan

Nov 13, 2013

Michael K. Doogan age 61. Cherished husband of the late Julia nee Clark. Dear son of Tillie Bull and the late Lloyd A. Doogan. Beloved brother of Lloyd J. Doogan, Rosemary (Bruce) Sonnenberg, Patrick Doogan, Annette (Steve) Haut and Matthew (Danielle) Doogan. Loving uncle and friend of many.

Jean E. Vandenberg

Jean E. Vandenberg

Nov 13, 2013

Jean E. Vandenberg nee Hickey, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of 62 years to Carl R. Vandenberg. Loving mother of Carl (Deborah), Kirk (Ray Jaskot), Mark (Rhonda), Gary (Bobbie Halminiak), Scot (Patricia) Vandenberg. Proud and caring Nannie of Christopher, Anne-Marie, Jacob (Carrie), Joshua, Brianne, Trace, Carly, Kayla, and Trevor Vandenberg. Cherished great grandmother to Oliver Jacob Vandenberg. Dear...

Charleen H. Bond

Charleen H. Bond

Nov 11, 2013

Charleen H. Bond nee Rudden age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Clyde. Loving mother of Lorraine Beal, Michael Bond, Bradley (Kathy) Bond, JoLynn (Mark) Farruggia and Daniel (Sonia) Bond. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 28. Caring sister of Raymond and Carol Rudden.

Robert K. Hammar

Robert K. Hammar

Nov 11, 2013

Robert K. Hammar age 21, suddenly. Late of Mokena. Beloved son of Kerry and Katie (nee Gray) Hammar. Loving brother of Maggie, Sarah and Patrick Hammar. Dear grandson of Margaret and the late Robert Gray. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, a large extended family and numerous friends. Robert attended both Lincoln-Way Central and West High Schools. He was...

Mary T. Spinelli

Mary T. Spinelli

Nov 9, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jeff A. Christian

Jeff A. Christian

Nov 7, 2013

Jeff A. Christian, age 40, late of Tinley Park, IL passed away Thursday November 07, 2013. Beloved father of Jeff Jr. Loving son of Douglas and Beverly Christian. Caring brother of Tony, Michelle, and Paul. Dear uncle of Brianna Mackey, and Nick Cox. Dearest companion of 20 years to Kristie Kierna and mother of Jeff Jr. Jeff is an avid...

Robert "Bob" Hill

Robert "Bob" Hill

Nov 2, 2013

Robert “Bob” Hill age 76 passed on November 2, 2013 surrounded by his family. Dear husband for 55 years of Sandra nee Charles. Loving Dad “Big Guy” to Gary (Debby Parks), Glenn and Greg (Carol) Hill. Special papa to Shelby “Mouse”. Dearest grandpa to Samantha, Nicole and Natalie. Brother of Barry (Karen), Mike (Nancy) and Mary Jo (Chuck) Carr. Fond...

Anne Richards

Anne Richards

Nov 1, 2013

Anne Richards nee Beechick age 86 was called home to her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2013. Beloved wife of Gordon for 60 yrs. Loving mother of Joy Richards, Gordon (Margaret) Richards, Dawn (Gerry) Shanahan and Noel Richards. Proud grandmother of Gerry (Jill) Shanahan, Anne Shanahan, Samantha Richards, Marc Shanahan and Gordon Richards III. Great grandmother of Austin, Blake,...

Kathleen M. Kotwica

Kathleen M. Kotwica

Oct 28, 2013

Kathleen M. Kotwica 67 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Martin “Joe” Kotwica of 43 years. Loving mother of Kerry (Thomas) Collins and Bernard “Ben” (Christina). Proud grandmother of Aidan and Kelsey Collins, Annalyssa, Christian, Brayden, and Arianna. Dear sister of Rita (David) Stark, Rose (Kenneth) Kuhlman, and Patricia (late John) Ambriz. Caring aunt to many nieces and...

Daniel L. Rubino

Daniel L. Rubino

Oct 28, 2013

Daniel L. Rubino age 64 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Peggy nee Palmer. Loving father of Michelle (Ed) Toomey, Danielle (Tim) Helenthal, Joseph (Jennifer) Rubino and Jenna (Christopher) McCormick. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Melissa, Mikenna, Anthony and Dominic. Caring brother of David Rubino. Fond uncle of Christie, David, Timothy, Kevin and John. In lieu of flowers donations to...

Robert M. Pikula

Robert M. Pikula

Oct 24, 2013

Robert M. Pikula, 59 late of Orland Park. Devoted husband of Janeen Feldner-Pikula. Loving father of Terese, Rebecca and Kyle. Beloved son of Mike and Eileen Pikula. Dear brother of Denise (John) Biangmano, Debra Aspan and Jim (Paula) Pikula. Cherished son-in-law of Joseph A. and the late Donna Feldner and brother-in-law of Duane (Meg) and Dr. Loren Feldner DDS. Beloved...

Esther A. Isenberg

Esther A. Isenberg

Oct 18, 2013

Esther Isenberg nee Albrecht age 85 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Steve (Josephine Marquez), Gail (Ed) Graefen, Mark (Sandy), Shelly Isenberg, Teri (Mike) Alexander, Sandy (Rick Gibbons) Buergermeier and Julie (Tom Hesse) Porter. Proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 5. In lieu of flowers donations to Markham Lutheran Church...

Bernadine B. Kurasz

Bernadine B. Kurasz

Nov 25, 2013

Bernadine B. Kurasz nee Rucinski, age 76, late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Edward Kurasz. Loving mother of Pamela (Glenn) Dryanski and Ed (Janice). Proud grandmother of Lauren, Kyle, Michael, Nicole, Kristin, Kevin, and Mackenna. Dear sister of Barbara ( Raymond) Gronowski. Funeral Saturday November 30, 2013, 9:30 AM at the Vandenberg Funeral Home 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena,...

Jean M. Dyrkacz

Jean M. Dyrkacz

Nov 21, 2013

Jean M. Dyrkacz nee Rybarczyk age 89 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Dyrkacz. Loving mother of Nancy ( Jacob ) Wesolowski, Geri Velko, and John (Jan) Dyrkacz Proud grandmother of Ann, Chuck, Laurie, Tash, and great grandmother of Emma, Grace, and Hannah. Preceded in death by her parents John & Valeria Rybarczyk, and brothers...

Robert Kyle Ramsdorf

Robert Kyle Ramsdorf

Nov 19, 2013

Robert K. Ramsdorf age 20. Devoted son of Robert and Cheryl nee Graf. Caring brother of Rachael. Proud grandson of Tom (Susan) Graf and the late Marilyn Graf, Margaret and the late Robert E. Sr. Fond nephew of Nancy Ramsdorf, Scott (Arlene) Ramsdorf, Lynn Gerhardt (Tom), Tom (Barb) Graf, Tim (Barb) Graf and Michelle (Brian) Lee. Loving boyfriend of Marissa...

Edward L. Lauffer

Edward L. Lauffer

Nov 18, 2013

Edward Lauffer, 94, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2013. Surviving is his wife of 68 years, June. Their daughters Susan, Bonita Fox (John) and Patricia Davies (Russell) and grandsons Brian Edward Fox (Stephanie) and Jason John Fox (Denise). Great grandfather of Collin Fox, Henry Fox and Vivienne Fox. Brother-in-law of Alma Lauffer and June Nagel. Fond...

Vera Tobola

Vera Tobola

Nov 14, 2013

Vera Tobola nee Stack age 91 late of Hazel Crest, IL. Beloved wife of the late Jerry. Loving mother Frank (Karen) and Jerry (Janine) Tobola. Proud grandmother Brian and Kevin.

Margaret Gohde

Margaret Gohde

Nov 14, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Gohde nee Rubino age 90 late of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Loving mother of Greg (Lois Bach) Gohde, Diane Gohde and Tom (Carla) Gohde. Proud grandmother of Melissa, Michele and Jason. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations to Little Company of Mary Hospice 736 W. 95th Street...

Lisa M. Mandel

Lisa M. Mandel

Nov 13, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute.

Robert "Bob" Lee

Robert "Bob" Lee

Nov 13, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute.

Michael K. Doogan

Michael K. Doogan

Nov 13, 2013

Michael K. Doogan age 61. Cherished husband of the late Julia nee Clark. Dear son of Tillie Bull and the late Lloyd A. Doogan. Beloved brother of Lloyd J. Doogan, Rosemary (Bruce) Sonnenberg, Patrick Doogan, Annette (Steve) Haut and Matthew (Danielle) Doogan. Loving uncle and friend of many.

Jean E. Vandenberg

Jean E. Vandenberg

Nov 13, 2013

Jean E. Vandenberg nee Hickey, late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of 62 years to Carl R. Vandenberg. Loving mother of Carl (Deborah), Kirk (Ray Jaskot), Mark (Rhonda), Gary (Bobbie Halminiak), Scot (Patricia) Vandenberg. Proud and caring Nannie of Christopher, Anne-Marie, Jacob (Carrie), Joshua, Brianne, Trace, Carly, Kayla, and Trevor Vandenberg. Cherished great grandmother to Oliver Jacob Vandenberg. Dear...

Charleen H. Bond

Charleen H. Bond

Nov 11, 2013

Charleen H. Bond nee Rudden age 77 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Clyde. Loving mother of Lorraine Beal, Michael Bond, Bradley (Kathy) Bond, JoLynn (Mark) Farruggia and Daniel (Sonia) Bond. Proud grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 28. Caring sister of Raymond and Carol Rudden.

Robert K. Hammar

Robert K. Hammar

Nov 11, 2013

Robert K. Hammar age 21, suddenly. Late of Mokena. Beloved son of Kerry and Katie (nee Gray) Hammar. Loving brother of Maggie, Sarah and Patrick Hammar. Dear grandson of Margaret and the late Robert Gray. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, a large extended family and numerous friends. Robert attended both Lincoln-Way Central and West High Schools. He was...

Mary T. Spinelli

Mary T. Spinelli

Nov 9, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute.

Jeff A. Christian

Jeff A. Christian

Nov 7, 2013

Jeff A. Christian, age 40, late of Tinley Park, IL passed away Thursday November 07, 2013. Beloved father of Jeff Jr. Loving son of Douglas and Beverly Christian. Caring brother of Tony, Michelle, and Paul. Dear uncle of Brianna Mackey, and Nick Cox. Dearest companion of 20 years to Kristie Kierna and mother of Jeff Jr. Jeff is an avid...

Robert "Bob" Hill

Robert "Bob" Hill

Nov 2, 2013

Robert “Bob” Hill age 76 passed on November 2, 2013 surrounded by his family. Dear husband for 55 years of Sandra nee Charles. Loving Dad “Big Guy” to Gary (Debby Parks), Glenn and Greg (Carol) Hill. Special papa to Shelby “Mouse”. Dearest grandpa to Samantha, Nicole and Natalie. Brother of Barry (Karen), Mike (Nancy) and Mary Jo (Chuck) Carr. Fond...

Anne Richards

Anne Richards

Nov 1, 2013

Anne Richards nee Beechick age 86 was called home to her Lord and Savior on November 1, 2013. Beloved wife of Gordon for 60 yrs. Loving mother of Joy Richards, Gordon (Margaret) Richards, Dawn (Gerry) Shanahan and Noel Richards. Proud grandmother of Gerry (Jill) Shanahan, Anne Shanahan, Samantha Richards, Marc Shanahan and Gordon Richards III. Great grandmother of Austin, Blake,...

Kathleen M. Kotwica

Kathleen M. Kotwica

Oct 28, 2013

Kathleen M. Kotwica 67 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of Martin “Joe” Kotwica of 43 years. Loving mother of Kerry (Thomas) Collins and Bernard “Ben” (Christina). Proud grandmother of Aidan and Kelsey Collins, Annalyssa, Christian, Brayden, and Arianna. Dear sister of Rita (David) Stark, Rose (Kenneth) Kuhlman, and Patricia (late John) Ambriz. Caring aunt to many nieces and...

Daniel L. Rubino

Daniel L. Rubino

Oct 28, 2013

Daniel L. Rubino age 64 late of Mokena, IL. Beloved husband of Peggy nee Palmer. Loving father of Michelle (Ed) Toomey, Danielle (Tim) Helenthal, Joseph (Jennifer) Rubino and Jenna (Christopher) McCormick. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Melissa, Mikenna, Anthony and Dominic. Caring brother of David Rubino. Fond uncle of Christie, David, Timothy, Kevin and John. In lieu of flowers donations to...

Robert M. Pikula

Robert M. Pikula

Oct 24, 2013

Robert M. Pikula, 59 late of Orland Park. Devoted husband of Janeen Feldner-Pikula. Loving father of Terese, Rebecca and Kyle. Beloved son of Mike and Eileen Pikula. Dear brother of Denise (John) Biangmano, Debra Aspan and Jim (Paula) Pikula. Cherished son-in-law of Joseph A. and the late Donna Feldner and brother-in-law of Duane (Meg) and Dr. Loren Feldner DDS. Beloved...

Esther A. Isenberg

Esther A. Isenberg

Oct 18, 2013

Esther Isenberg nee Albrecht age 85 late of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Steve (Josephine Marquez), Gail (Ed) Graefen, Mark (Sandy), Shelly Isenberg, Teri (Mike) Alexander, Sandy (Rick Gibbons) Buergermeier and Julie (Tom Hesse) Porter. Proud grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 5. In lieu of flowers donations to Markham Lutheran Church...

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