Obituaries for Vandenberg Funeral Home

Vito Scafiezzo

Apr 21, 2025

Vito Scafiezzo, beloved husband, father, Nonno, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 21st, 2025, at the age of 75, surrounded by those who loved him deeply.

Vito was born on October 10th, 1949, in Balvano, in the province of Potenza, Italy. At the age of 6, he moved with his family to Uruguay, where he...

Donald A. Ulrich Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

Donald A. Ulrich Jr., age 63, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away April 21, 2025.

Beloved husband of Kim Ulrich nee Kudulis. Loving father of Christopher J. (Shannon, nee Moore) Ulrich. Cherished grandfather of Lily Elise and Charlotte Grace. Devoted son of the late Donald A. Sr. and the late Shirley (nee McKee) Ulrich. Fond brother of the...

Eugene Gentile

Apr 21, 2025

Eugene J. Gentile, age 84, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born on October 8, 1940, in Blue Island, Illinois, Eugene lived a full life marked by his dedication, hard work, and commitment to his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne Gentile nèe Labriola, Loving father of, Leberta (Robert...

Marie C. Dohm

Apr 20, 2025

Marie C. Dohm nee Roche, age 86, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away April 20, 2025. Long-time parishioner at St. George Church in Tinley Park, IL where she also worked as a receptionist in the church rectory. Avid Chicago Cubs fan. Marie loved to garden and plant flowers. She made sure she never missed a family outing and was...

James O'Leary

Apr 17, 2025

James O'Leary

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Veteran, and Friend

James O'Leary, age 81, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, laughter, and love. A proud U.S. Army veteran and retired military police officer, Jim lived a life of quiet service, earning the Good Conduct Medal during his military tenure and the respect of all who had...

James Gallagher

Apr 17, 2025

James "Jay" Paul Gallagher

October 4, 1956 - April 17, 2025

James "Jay" Gallagher, age 68, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025.

Born in Chicago to James and Lorraine Gallagher, Jim, Jay, J.P. whatever name you called him, lived a life full of adventure, passion, and connection. In 1995, he met the love of his...

Roy Walker Sr

Apr 9, 2025

Roy Lee Walker Sr. January 8, 1941 - April 9, 2025 Roy Lee Walker Sr., age 84, passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with COPD. Born on January 8, 1941, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Vivian and Elmer Walker Sr., Roy was a man whose strength, faith, and loyalty left a lasting impact on all who knew...

Matthew Carter

Apr 4, 2025

Matthew Ryan Carter June 28, 1994 - April 4, 2025 With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Matthew Ryan Carter, who left this world on April 4, 2025, in Manteno, Illinois, at the age of 30. Born on June 28, 1994, to Donna and Ronald Carter, Matt grew up in Tinley Park, where he made lifelong...

Laverne Jeanette Martin

Apr 3, 2025

LaVerne Martin, age 87, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, joining her beloved husband, Donald Martin, in Heaven. Donald passed away on March 16, 2020, after 57 wonderful years of marriage. LaVerne was born on November 2, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fred and Florence Wagner. She earned a master's degree and dedicated her career to teaching in the...

Leota M. Luetgert

Apr 1, 2025

Leota M. Luetgert, commonly referred to as Lee, a strong-willed and devoted matriarch, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Luetgert and the cherished mother of Laura Urso, Guy (Suzin) Luetgert, and the late Valerie Luetgert. A proud and loving grandmother, Lee...

Carol A. Forster

Mar 31, 2025

Carol A. Forster nee Krause, age 69, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 29, 2025. She was a parishioner of St. Mary Church in Mokena, IL. Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was greatly adored and will be missed by many. Beloved wife...

Nino James Cuttone

Mar 31, 2025

Nino James Cuttone, age 63, late of Chicago, IL, passed away March 31, 2025. Devoted father, brother, son, stepson, stepbrother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. Nino was stationed with the Chicago Office of Emergency Management. He was a dedicated electronic engineer with the Chicago Police Department for over 30 years, specializing in counter terrorism. He fixed just about...

Charles Rouque Chavez

Mar 13, 2025

Charles Rouque Chavez, age 74, late of Hammond, IN, passed away March 13, 2025. He was a U.S Army Veteran. Charles doted over all of his animals and enjoyed taking care of them. He loved to dance, read, ride his bike, and cook. Beloved father of Gina Lisa Clay and the late Nicole Marie Chavez. Loving former husband of Cecilia...

Gary Robert Nelson

Mar 10, 2025

Gary Robert Nelson, age 75, of Mokena IL, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025. Gary was born in Chicago on July 24, 1949 to Bertil and Lois Nelson. Gary is remembered as a devoted family man, a dedicated veteran, and an active community leader. Gary and his beloved wife, Sharon (née Moy), were high school sweethearts who wed just...

Lavell Brown, Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

Celebrating the Life of Lavell "Vell" Perez Brown Jr. With hearts full of love and cherished memories, we celebrate the incredible life of Lavell "Vell" Perez Brown Jr., whose sunrise was December 1, 1993, and sunset came peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. God needed another bright flower to add to His beautiful garden, so He called our...

Constance Lea Hoger

Mar 8, 2025

Constance Lea Hoger, 88, died in the Christian faith on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Generations at Applewood, Matteson, IL. Connie was born on May 12, 1936, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Lydia (Knorr) Dedert. She was brought into the Christian faith and made a child of God through Holy Baptism on July 26, 1936, at St....

Bill Phelan

Mar 6, 2025

Albert William (Bill) Phelan. Born March 29, 1940 at rest March 6,2025. Beloved husband of 63 years to Helen P. (Pat) Phelan (nee O’Malley). Devoted father of Meg (Tim) McCabe, Tom (Stephanie) Phelan, and Colleen (Tom) Kroning. Beyond proud Papa of George (Kelly), Will, and Nell McCabe, Timothy (Samantha), Bridgett (Tyler), and Daniel Phelan, and Kelsey and Sam Kroning. Preceded...

Linda A. Neven

Mar 5, 2025

Linda A. Neven nee Peyton, age 70, late of Frankfort, IL, passed away March 5, 2025. Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and aunt. Linda loved spending time with her family. She will be missed by many. Beloved wife of William H. Neven for 32 years. Loving mother of Dawn (John) Lea and Steve (Ashley) Lea. Cherished grandmother of Colin,...

Patricia "Ann" Carroll

Mar 5, 2025

Patricia “Ann” Carroll, age 87, born March 8, 1937, in Oswego, New York, passed away on March 5, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late John Parker and Lillian Brown. Ann was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her family. She was a strong, fierce woman who had a heart full of...

Terrance Robert Lee

Mar 1, 2025

Terrance Robert Lee, age 75, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away March 1, 2025. U.S. Marine Veteran. He was devoted to serving his country and earned the rank of 1st Battalion 5th Regiment, 3rd Battalion 5th Marine, 2nd CAG, and CAP 242. Terrance was born August 14, 1949, in Chicago, IL. He was a truck driver and electrician by...