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Patrick M. O'Connell

Patrick M. O'Connell

Jul 30, 2021

Patrick M. O’Connell, 69, of Mokena, passed away Friday, July 30th, 2021. Beloved husband of Denice (nee Apgar); Loving father of Dan (Hannah Moss) O’Connell and Colleen (Ruben) Colon; Dear brother of Erin O’Connell, Shannon (Michael) Caccavari, the late Sherry (Late Melvin) Hoskins, and late Daniel O’Connell. Patrick was a welder by trade and enjoyed repairing older electronic stereos and...

Arlene J Dorencz

Arlene J Dorencz

Jul 27, 2021

Arlene J. Dorencz, 83, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward Dorencz; Loving mother of Karen (William) Murdock and Janice (Steve) Kellington; Cherished grandmother of Nicholas (Kelley) Murdock, Jake Murdock, Brad Murdock and Jeremy Paul; Fond sister of Fred (Tina) Mika, II; Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Sevryne Mika. Arlene...

Andrea Lynn Vitucci

Andrea Lynn Vitucci

Jul 25, 2021

Andrea L. Vitucci, 38, of Oak Lawn, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2021. Cherished mother of Dominic Vitucci, IV; Devoted daughter of Robert “Bob” and Donna Walsh (nee Fickett); Beloved sister of Kristi (Kevin) Kaiser, Marissa (Luke) Lally, and Eric Walsh; Loving granddaughter of Brian (Darla) Walsh, the late Rita Walsh, the late Richard and Mary Fickett; Fond niece...

James "Jim" Sanders

James "Jim" Sanders

Jul 2, 2021

James “Jim” K. Sanders, 62, of Mokena, formerly of Crown Point, IN, passed away Friday, July 2nd following a brief illness.  He is the beloved husband of 21 years to Marleen (nee Bennett); Loving stepfather of Eric Strange; Cherished grandfather of Jason Strange; Dear brother of John (Debbie) Sanders and Jackie (John) Telling; Fond uncle of Kim Salbany, Katie Sanders,...

Virginia Ann Martinez

Virginia Ann Martinez

Jun 20, 2021

Virginia Ann Martinez, 73, of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, June 20th. Beloved mother of Chet (Rose) Johnson, Jr., Timothy D. (Lori) Martinez, Raymond (Gabriel) Martinez, and Cynthia (James) Connor; Step-Mother of Jason (Rachel) Martinez and Jennifer (Sergio) Losacco; Cherished grandmother of 12; Great-grandmother of 10; Dear sister of Robert (Shirley) Carr, Jr. and Patty (Bill) Hand; and many nieces...

Arleen I Fitzpatrick

Arleen I Fitzpatrick

Jun 19, 2021

Arleen Fitzpatrick (nee Rinas), age 87, of Saugany Lake at Rolling Prairie, IN, formerly of Kankakee, Oak Park, and Chicago,  IL, died peacefully Saturday, June 19, 2021.She was born May 9, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the only child born to Edmund and Lillian Rinas.  She married her beloved husband, Thomas F. Fitzpatrick on November 29,1952 in Chicago.  After 63 years...

Arleen Larimore

Arleen Larimore

Jun 11, 2021

Arleen Mikolaitis Larimore died June 11, 2021 in Joliet, Illinois. Nicknamed “Beanie”, Arleen was born on June 16, 1959 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Stella Mikolaitis.  She is survived by her beloved husband Michael, Loving children Jon and Helen; Dear sister of Eva, Barbara, and the late Charles; and her dog Shadow and bird Loki. Arleen was...

Robert M. Vest

Robert M. Vest

Jun 7, 2021

Robert Michael Vest, 55, passed away suddenly. Loving father of Amanda Willis; Dear grandfather of Wayatt Wasnea, Olivia Willis and Nicole Willis; Devoted son of Karen (Fred Cramer) Miller and the late Michael Vest; Fond brother of David Vest, Brian Vest and Jennifer Miller; Dearest uncle of Jonathon Miller and Ashley Miller; and many Aunts and Uncles. Robert grew up...

Robert Troy Martinez

Robert Troy Martinez

May 22, 2021

Robert T. Martinez, 50, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away suddenly on May 22, 2021. Beloved father of Nevaeh Raba; Dear friend of Shawn Edmonds and Tisha Abdullah; Devoted son of the late Rayetta Swain. In keeping with his wishes, private services have taken place. Midwest Mortuary Service entrusted with the arrangements Info. (708) 478-3546

Martin V. Hand

Martin V. Hand

May 13, 2021

Martin V. Hand, 64, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, May 13th at Franciscan Hospital in Dyer, Indiana following and extended illness. Beloved father of Jacqueline (Jason) DeWolf and Kristin Hand; Cherished grandfather of Rocco Triolo, Maxwell Thompson, Madison DeWolf and Lily DeWolf; Dear brother of Mary J. Sweeney and the late Michael Hand; Devoted son of the late Edward J....

Wan Lee Fitzpatrick

Wan Lee Fitzpatrick

Apr 19, 2021

Wan Lee Fitzpatrick, 65, of Glenview passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 19th following a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 40 years to Jerry Fitzpatrick; Loving mother of Janet (Brian) Fitzpatrick - Sebben and Pat (Stephanie) Fitzpatrick; Cherished Bubby of Stella and Logan; Devoted daughter of Sue and the late James...

Dolores J Renzi

Dolores J Renzi

Apr 15, 2021

Dolores J. Renzi, 92, passed away peacefully at Beecher Manor Nursing and Rehab in Crete on Thursday, April 15th. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Anthony J. Renzi; Loving mother of Anthony (Ann) Renzi of Iowa and Michael (Nanette) Renzi of New Lenox; Cherished grandmother of Tony, Gina, Stephen, Robert, Olivia and Anni; Great-grandmother of Sullivan, Sawyer and...

Willie C Harris

Willie C Harris

Apr 14, 2021

Willie C. Harris, 71, of Chicago, passed away suddenly at OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital on Wednesday, April 14th. Beloved husband of Loretta Harris (nee Edmondson); Loving father of Deidra Jones, Cherise (Calvin) Williams, Shenika Harris, Sheniece Harris; Cherished Grandfather of Domenek Williams, Tierra Harris, Danyell Williams and Destane Williams; Fond brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many....

Joe Rodriguez

Joe Rodriguez

Apr 11, 2021

Joe Rodriguez, 78, of Kankakee, passed away Sunday, April 11th at the Citadel Nursing Home. Beloved husband of Jesusita “Susie” (nee Soto); Loving father of Jessie, Joe Jr., and Oralando Rodriguez; Dear brother of Isabel Bassat and the late Juan Rodriguez. Private cremation rites have been accorded. Midwest Mortuary Service entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends are encouraged to...

Theresa M Gloms

Theresa M Gloms

Apr 10, 2021

Theresa M. Gloms, at peace Saturday, April 10th at the age of 86. Beloved wife of George; Loving mother of Maryann Gloms and Fred (Gayle) Gloms; Cherished grandmother of Jeremy, Jacob, Taylor and Joshua; devoted sister of the late Edwin (late Jean) Czerski, late Stanley (late Roberta) Czerski and the late Maryann Czerski; fond aunt and friend to many. Member...

David A Stufflebeam

David A Stufflebeam

Mar 25, 2021

David A.Stufflebeam, 74, Army Viet Nam Veteran, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 25th. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Panda Stufflebeam. Loving brother of the late Keith (Marina) Stufflebeam. Devoted son of the late Judson and Virgene Stufflebeam. David was an executive in building products industry for most of his adult life, but found great...

Therese Baker

Therese Baker

Mar 23, 2021

Therese Baker (nee Haggerty) of Griffith, IN, formerly of Evergreen Park. Beloved  wife of the late William “Bill” Baker; Loving mother of William (Tina) Baker Jr., Dr. Richard Baker, Thomas (Wendy) Baker, Jim (Mary) Baker, Jack (Erin) Baker, Mary Jo (Larry) Vargo, and the late Jerry Baker; Cherished grandmother of 20. Therese, with her husband, Bill, were owners of Bakers...

Samuel "Sam" Villa

Samuel "Sam" Villa

Mar 21, 2021

Samuel “Sam” Villa, 62, of Orland Park passed away on Sunday, March 21st. Beloved husband of Tammy (nee Kaczmarek); Loving father of Donald Brittain, Daniel Brittain, Tyler and Taylor Villa; Dear Step-father of Michelle (Mike Ausmus) Powel-Ausmus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Augusta Villa. Sam is a retired sales manager from Hawkinson Auto Group. He...

Nancy A. Rizza

Nancy A. Rizza

Mar 20, 2021

Nancy A. Rizza, of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home on March 20th, 2021. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Vincent “Vince” Rizza; Loving mother of Joseph Erich Gottschalk and the late Frank Staley; Cherished grandmother of Blake (Morgan) Gottschalk and Great-grandmother of Carter Gottschalk; Dear sister of Robert Dawson, Walter Koschetz, Richard (Dawn) Koschetz, Jan Norton,...

Carol Marie Anderson

Carol Marie Anderson

Mar 9, 2021

Carol Marie Anderson, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 9th at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved wife of 43 years to the late Ray Anderson; Loving mother of Christine (Late Peter) Globke, Victoria Anderson, Michele (Scott) Curtiss, Raymond (Deborah) Anderson and the late Theresa Myers; Cherished grandmother of 18, Great-grandmother of 28, and Great-great-grandmother; Fond sister of James A. (Mary) Crowley, Joseph...

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