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Raymond E. Laninga

Raymond E. Laninga

Jul 6, 2022

Raymond E. Laninga, 73, of Tinley Park, passed away on July 6th, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1949 in Chicago to the late Ray and Dolores Laninga. Devoted brother to Denise (Ken) Poleski, Pamela (late Norb) Maslowski, David (Sue) Laninga, and Paul Laninga; Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Gary D.W. Muench

Gary D.W. Muench

Jul 5, 2022

Gary Muench, 79, of Park Forest, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 5th surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 25, 1942, in Aurora, Missouri to the late Harold and Veata Muench. 

He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Shirley. He is the cherished father of four children, Theodore Muench, Deborah Hepworth,...

Ronald Thomas Preston

Ronald Thomas Preston

Jul 5, 2022

Ronald Thomas Preston,74, late of Frankfort, formerly of Altadena, California, passed away suddenly on July 5th, 2022. Beloved father of Joshua (Reivis) Preston; Cherished grandpa of Mikaela Preston  and Mateo Barileau; fond brother of Herbert Preston, Stephen Preston, late Kenneth Preston, late Carol Brown, and the late Cora Browning; Devoted son of the late Herbert and Margaret Preston. Ronald is...

Valerie V Kilburn

Valerie V Kilburn

Jul 3, 2022

Valerie V. Kilburn, age 88, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Sunday July 3rd, 2022 after completing her journey and struggle through dementia. She was born November 15, 1933 in East Orange, New Jersey, daughter of Thomas and Valerie (White) Kilburn. On September 18th, 1954 she married Hugh M. MacCracken of Bellefontaine, OH, who preceded her in death. She was a...

Irene Miletic

Irene Miletic

Jun 26, 2022

Irene Miletic, 88, of Oak Forest, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26th at Palos Community Hospital. She is the beloved wife of 72 years and best friend to Vojislav “Voja/Vic” Miletic; Loving mother of Michael (Elizabeth “Joy”) and Peter Miletic; Cherished Omi (grandmother) of Matthew, Amanda, and Noah Miletic; Devoted sister of Anneliese (late Bernhard) Siewert; Fun-loving aunt (tante)...

Rita D Del Priore

Rita D Del Priore

Jun 19, 2022

Rita D. Del Priore, 84, of Mokena, formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago, passed away Sunday, June 19th at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved wife of Nicholas “Nick” Del Priore and the late Leonard Piaskowy; Loving mother of Larry (Jennifer) Piaskowy and Lori (Dan) Moran; Cherished grandmother of Megan and Jack Moran; Fond sister of the late Robert (late Nancy) Migut...

Frank S Kowalczyk, Jr.

Frank S Kowalczyk, Jr.

Jun 17, 2022

Frank Kowalczyk, Jr., 89, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 16, 1933 in Chicago to the late Frank, Sr. and Alice Kowalczyk. He is survived by his beloved children, Mark (Debbie) Kowalczyk of Texas, Ken (Luci) Kowalczyk of Texas, Darlene (Bruce) Kijewski of Orland Park, and...

Genevieve C. Breyts

Genevieve C. Breyts

May 27, 2022

Genevieve C. Breyts, 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Walter and Genevieve Quan. She is the beloved wife of the late Calvin G. Breyts; Loving mother to Toniann (Ronald) Magiera, Kathleen Henry, Anna Marie Regnier and the late Tom (Cindy) Breyts; Cherished grandmother of...

Fred E. Hartman, Jr.

Fred E. Hartman, Jr.

May 18, 2022

Fred E. Hartman, Jr., 92, lifelong resident of Crete, Army veteran of Korean Conflict.  Beloved husband of 34 years to the late Dolores Hartman (nee Hering); Loving father of Deborah (Bill Latura) Hartman; Dear uncle to Rick (Kenora) Hartman, Dr. Len (Rhonda) Hering, Edward (Nicole) Hering, Ron (Linda) Hering, Sue (Mark) Brock, and Kathleen (Carl) Smith. In addition to his...

Claudie James Basden

Claudie James Basden

Apr 29, 2022

Claudie James Basden, 93, passed away Friday, April 29th, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Beloved husband 37 years to the late Mary Frances Basden (nee Pierce) and the late Foy Lou Ruth-Basden (nee Estes) for 24 years; Loving father of Robert Basden, Allan “Ray” (Cheryl) Basden, Joseph Basden, Betsy (Brian) Bedoe, and the late Claudie James Basden, Jr.;...

Joan J. Notorangelo

Joan J. Notorangelo

Apr 8, 2022

Joan Josephine Notorangelo, 91, of Evergreen Park, Illinois entered Eternal Life on April 8, 2022 at UP Marquette Hospital after a vibrant and fulfilling life. Joan was born the first of two daughters (the late Jean Brzynski) to Joseph and Sophie (Guske) Zickus of Chicago Illinois on August 31, 1930. She married the late Nick Notorangelo on June 1, 1950....

Elizabeth Ann Kenny

Elizabeth Ann Kenny

Apr 4, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Kenny, 80, of South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on April 4th surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1942 to the late Ernest and Elizabeth Hallman. She is survived her children, George F. (Kim) Kenny and Elizabeth H. Kenny; Loving grandmother of 3. She was preceded in death by her parents and a...

Gloria May Workman

Gloria May Workman

Mar 23, 2022

Gloria May Workman. 84 years old. Peacefully passed away at her home on March 23rd, 2022. Gloria was born in Evergreen Park on August 31st, 1937, the daughter of John and Francis (Katzmanski) Sandraco. She lived in Palos Hills, where she met her husband, then moved to Worth. She lived the last 50 years in Mokena, Illinois.

She is survived...

William B. Smith

William B. Smith

Mar 10, 2022

William B. “Bill” Smith, Age 85, Veteran of U.S. Navy Submarine Service. Beloved husband of the late Carol A. Smith (nee Zurawski). Loving father of William “Larry” (Lisa) Smith, Darlene (David) Franzen and Peter Smith. Proud grandfather of Jenna and Dylan. Member of the Tinley Park American Legion Post #615. Services and Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W....

Susan Ann Thompson

Susan Ann Thompson

Feb 28, 2022

Susan Ann Thompson, 59, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28th surrounded by her family. She was born on July 20, 1962 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Robert E. Thompson, Sr. and Misae Thompson (nee Mochida). She is survived by her loving son, Anthony (Melissa) Thompson; her cherished grandchildren, Bobby and Addy Thompson; her dear sister...

Dena Workman

Dena Workman

Feb 21, 2022

Dena Marie Workman passed away from Covid at the Banner Dell E. Webb Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona, on February 21st, 2022 at the age of 66.  Born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on November 23rd, 1955, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Sandraco) Workman.

Dena graduated Lincoln-Way High School and went on to various colleges including Moraine Valley Community...

Lonnie R Biggs

Lonnie R Biggs

Feb 21, 2022

Lonnie R. Biggs, 78, US Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21st. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 23, 1943 to the late Lonnie W. and Hallie Biggs. He is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Mullens-Biggs; Loving father of Kerry Biggs-Heveroh and Stepfather of Michelle Mullens; Cherished grandfather of 8. Lonnie was a retired ramp...

Sherry Jewel Wilson

Sherry Jewel Wilson

Feb 21, 2022

Sherry Wilson, 72, Passed away suddenly on Monday, February 21st at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She was born in Chicago on January 4, 1950 to the late Richard and Robbie Brownlee; Beloved wife to the late Richard Wilson, who passed away in December of 2021; Loving mother of Eric Wilson of Joliet and Marc (Jennifer) Wilson of New...

Joyce Y. Clifford

Joyce Y. Clifford

Feb 16, 2022

Joyce Y. Clifford, age 78, of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Elmhurst surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of 54 years to Charles E. “Buster” Clifford; Loving mother of Jason Clifford and Jill (Christopher) Toporkiewicz; Cherished grandmother of Tristan Toporkiewicz; Dear sister of Phyllis Jepperson and Herbert (Charlotte) Greene, the late Thelma Harris, Barbara Yacono, James Greene,...

Joseph J Nolan

Joseph J Nolan

Feb 4, 2022

Joseph J. Nolan, WW II Navy Veteran, Ret. Sgt. Detective C.P.D. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary V. Nolan (nee Connolly); Devoted father of Rosemary, Karen and Linda (Michael) Carbone; Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many; Loving uncle and dear friend to many. During WW II he served in the US Navy on the USS Altamaha and the USS Cushing...

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