Obituaries
Michael J. McCauley
Dec 5, 2025
Michael James "Mick" McCauley, age 79, was a loving husband and father, a proud United States Marine, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, and a happily retired member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 281. His memory lives on through his wife, Bernadine; his son, Sean (Kelly); and his many lifelong friends.
A private Committal with Military Honors will be...
Mary Lucille Collette
Jan 19, 2026
Mary Lucille Collette, (nee Gramm), age 79, died peacefully. Cherished wife of Dennis; beloved mother of Kim (John Redek) and Robert (Tracy) Hladik; step-mother of Angela Ferguson; loving grandmother of Robert (Jessica) and Michael Czarnowski, Troy and Adam Hladik and Cody and Colton Ferguson; fond great-grandmother of Landon and Paxton Czarnowski; sister of Dennis Gramm.
Mary was a joyous person who...
Miriam Louise Bolton
Dec 20, 2025
Miriam Louise Bolton of Joliet, IL. passed away December 20, 2025 at home. She was born June 1, 1963 in Concord, NH, the daughter of Pastor Ellsworth and Kathryn (Crosby) Crockett.
Miriam was raised in Ira, VT and went to Pensacola Christian College (Secondary Education Major) where she met her husband of 39 years, Bert Bolton. She taught Math and other...
John T. Stachelski
Dec 16, 2025
John T. Stachelski, age 63, lifelong resident of Burnham, Illinois, passed away on December 16, 2025. Cherished son of the late Florence and John; beloved brother of Denise (Bob Cundiff), Mike, Steve and Dave (Angie) Stachelski; loving uncle of Bobby (Erica) and Mark Cundiff, Julie Machnikowski (Lenny), Payton and Jake Stachelski, Beckham and Kendall Cundiff, great uncle of the late...
Joanne Marie Kukulski
Nov 28, 2025
Joanne M Kukulski, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, left this world on November 28, 2025, succumbing to the trials of life but, as fate would have it, finally at peace. Born on April 16, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois.
She is survived by her children, Justin Kukulski and his wife Stephanie, Kyle Kukulski, and Kasey Kukulski with her fiancé Nick....
Juan Antonio Ramirez Garcia
Nov 27, 2025
Juan Antonio Ramirez Garcia, born on November 8, 1975, in Mexico, left this world on November 27, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, after a brave and short battle with cancer. He is remembered not just for his artistic skill at the auto body shop where he worked, but also for his heart that overflowed with kindness and consideration for everyone around...
George Wesley Garrett
Nov 10, 2025
George Wesley Garrett, a dedicated educator and beloved family man, passed away on November 10, 2025, in Orland Park, Illinois, after a long illness, surrounded by loving family. Born on June 26, 1937, in Newellton, Louisiana, George lived a life marked by academic achievement and a deep commitment to the field of education.
George was highly regarded in his professional life...
Gregory Moore
Nov 5, 2025
Gregory Moore, 75, died after a long history of medical complications on November 5, 2025 in Downers Grove Illinois (living in Aurora, Illinois). He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Marie Percy (Moore) (deceased) and Arthur Shelley (deceased). He was raised by his grandparents Roberta and Charlie Percy (both deceased) with three of his siblings in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood; Edward...
Julia Dawn Laccabue
Oct 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness and enduring love that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and aunt - the cherished daughter of Tom and Barb Laccabue (nee Kunzer), devoted sister to Stacie Holmes, and adored aunt to Chloe Holmes.
For more than 30 years, Julie was a familiar and welcoming face at Jewel-Osco in Frankfort, where she worked...
Mary Elizabeth Gustke-Garrett
Oct 16, 2025
Mary E. Gustke-Garrett passed into the arms of her Savior on October 16, 2025, after a brief illness. Mary was born on May 26, 1939 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Harold Jeffries and Evelyn Alton. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1957, and attended Mercy School of Nursing in Cadillac. She then had a long career in...
Irvin John "Bud" Hansen
Oct 13, 2025
Irvin John “Bud” Hansen, a man of unwavering integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, surrounded by his three devoted daughters and cherished family.
Bud lived a life filled with faithful hope and generosity, bringing joy to all through his love of music, learning, and the company of family and friends.
Born to Irvin John and Rose Francis...
Gerlinde Maria Heinicke
Oct 1, 2025
Gerlinde Maria Heinicke (nee Schuch), age 83, native of Austria, late of Mokena, Illinois. Cherished wife of Willi; beloved mother of Sonja (Tim) Jarek; loving Oma of Alexa and Shayna Jarek; fond sister of Josef Hanzl, Gerti (Heinz) Neuhold, and the late Adolf and Erwin Schuch.
In accord with her expressed wishes, Gerlinde was cremated and her remains will be inurned at...
James J. Speiser
Aug 29, 2025
James J. Speiser, a cherished member of the community and beloved family man, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois, at the age of 87. Born on December 30, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, James led a life filled with devotion, hard work, and cherished memories.
He received his education at Saint Columbanus and later at Saint Sabina Catholic School...
Juan Manuel Bermudes
Jul 14, 2025
Juan Manuel Bermudes, age 58, passed away suddenly. A longtime resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois. Juan was a cherished father of Isabel Marroquin; beloved brother to Elizabeth; and proud uncle to Julian and Logan. He was a devoted and loving son to John and Marie Bermudes. Manny’s presence, humor, and unwavering care for his family will be deeply missed and...
Judith A. Cook
Jul 6, 2025
Judith A. Cook, a dedicated case manager and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Orland Park, Illinois, after a courageous four-year battle with illness. Born on November 7, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, Judith illuminated the lives of everyone she encountered through her unwavering commitment to her work and her deep love for her family.
With an innate...
Carol A. Luebben
Feb 11, 2025
Carol A. Luebben (nee Fickett), age 81, suddenly. Longtime resident of Hometown; cherished mother of the late Steven; fond sister of the late Richard (the late Mary) Fickett; loving daughter of the late George and Angela Fickett (nee Bohlman); fond aunt of Donna (Robert) Walsh and Debra Fickett (John) Sass and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Gail A. Mullens-Biggs
Jan 22, 2025
Gail A. Mullens-Biggs, age 69, late of Elk Grove Village. Cherished wife of the late Lonnie R. Biggs and the late John Mullens II; beloved mother of Michelle Mullens and John Mullens III; fond sister of William Bolton, Karen Sabet-McEmeel, and Norma Bolton-Dobbs; loving grandmother Tyler and Elena Morgan Macias.
Graveside Service Thursday, January 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Elm Lawn...
Mike
Jan 15, 2025
Michael P. O'Connor Jr.
Age 76, of Orland Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Michael was a dedicated, hard-working man who cherished his family above all else. He was married for 57 years to his devoted wife, Linda, and together they raised a beautiful family. Michael was a proud father to Michael (Tracy) O'Connor...
Edward Lee Moore
Jan 14, 2025
Sargent Edward Lee Moore, USMC, age 76, late of Lansing, Illinois formerly of Chicago. Cherished husband of Sheila for 36 years; son of the late Marie Percy Moore and Archie Walker; beloved brother of Diane, John and Ronnie Moore and Gregory Shellie; loving father of Brandy Gales (Steven) and Leon Moore, fond Godfather of Karen Kerr (Norman) and Annetha Jones;...
George Michael McEwen
Dec 10, 2024
George Michael "Hoey" McEwen, age 72, late of Manteno, formerly of Olympia Fields and Homewood, Illinois. Cherished son of the late Robert and Helen (nee Brimstin); dear brother of Robert (Ann Krejci) McEwen, Kally (Jim) Reynolds, and Lynn (John) Ruther; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; longtime companion of the late Catherina Armour; close friend of Mike (Patty) Polzin,...
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