Obituaries

Marie A Hovi

Marie A Hovi

Jul 26, 2020

Marie A. Hovi, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26th. Cherished mother of Marie (Brian Strand) Hovi, Edward Hovi, Jr., Michael Hovi, David (Late Mercedes) Hovi, and Linda (Pat) Ganster; Loving grandmother of 7; Great-grandmother of 1; Dear sister of Mary (Walt) Walter, Patricia (Don) Greenland, Bernadette Doran and the late Ann Doran; Devoted daughter of the late Bernard...

Cheryl A Adamczyk

Cheryl A Adamczyk

Jul 7, 2020

Cheryl A. Adamczyk, 65, flipped cancer the bird and hitched a ride back to the cosmos on Tuesday July 7th. She was the beloved wife of 17 years to Thomas Adamczyk; Loving mother of Jody and Kerry St. Joseph, Step-mother of Ashley Adamczyk; Devoted daughter of James Rothrock and the late Jaqueline Elaine Rothrock; Dear sister of Steve (Angela) Rothrock...

Wendy M Stepanek

Wendy M Stepanek

Jun 13, 2020

Wendy M. Stepanek, 77, late of Oak Forest, formerly of Country Club Hills. Beloved wife of 29 years to the late Robert Stepanek; Loving mother of Cynthia Stepanek, Debra Stepanek, Alan (Tina) Stepanek, and Robert (Tammy) Stepanek, Jr.; Cherished grandmother of Michael, Michelle (Matt), Tyler (Katie), Ashley, Brooke and Savannah; Great-Grandmother of Ayden and Jaiden; Dear sister of Wallace (Sandy)...

Mark E Hebert

Mark E Hebert

Jun 13, 2020

Mark E. Hebert, 61, longtime resident of Lombard, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 in North Carolina. Beloved son of the late Eugene and Myrtle (nee Becker) Hebert; and Loving brother of the late David Hebert. Survived by many First and Second Cousins. Mark attended Glenbard East High School and was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Tyler Cameron Metcalf

Tyler Cameron Metcalf

May 23, 2020

Tyler C. Metcalf, 28, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020. Beloved son of Wanda Lee (nee Hall) and the late Bob E. Metcalf; Loving brother of Joshua Metcalf, Christopher Metcalf, Meagan Metcalf, Brandy Metcalf, and the late Jennifer Metcalf. In keeping with the CDC guidelines for Coronavirus, private cremation rites will be accorded. Wanda and her family have...

Mary E. Farmer

Mary E. Farmer

May 6, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Farmer, nee Cosgriff, passed away peacefully in her home in Mokena, Illinois May 6, 2020 at age 90.  She was born January 28, 1930 in Jacksonville, Illinois to William Raymond Cosgriff and Margaret Augusta (Gussie) Stouffe.  She attended Our Saviour’s and Routt Catholic Schools before completing Illinois Women’s Business College.  While working at Elliot State Bank she met...

Charlie Sanders

Charlie Sanders

Apr 29, 2020

Charlie Sanders, 79, of Hazel Crest, passed away following a short illness on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Beloved husband of 33 years to the late Emma (nee Brown); Devoted father of Charlie D. Sanders and step-father of Tyres Brown; Cherished grandfather of Sydney, Tyres, Moniesha, Martise and Sharee; Great-Grandfather of 9; Fond brother of Leroy Sanders, Dorothy (Arthur) Sanders, Jean...

John C. Stephensen, Jr.

John C. Stephensen, Jr.

Apr 24, 2020

John C. Stephensen, Jr., 73, passed away Friday, April 24th following a short illness. Devoted friend and former husband of Diane Stephensen; Loving father of Tracy Kay, Michael (Mark) Stephensen and Todd (Cheri) Stephensen; Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Jackie, Shane, Zachary, Charlie and Izzy; Dear brother of Marilyn (Ralph) Lietz and twins, Jack (Karen) Stephensen and Jill (Mark) Wojack. He...

James Sak

James Sak

Apr 22, 2020

James Sak, 75, of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet following a short illness with coronavirus. Loving father of Michael (Amanda) Sak and Gregory (Jana) Sak; Cherished grandfather of Mathew, Payton, Ashley, Meredith, Kara, and Nathan; Great-grandfather of Trey, Kash, Barrett, and Hayden; Fond brother of Judith Sak. He was a long...

Alan F Laucke

Alan F Laucke

Apr 18, 2020

Alan F. Laucke, 75, passed away on Saturday, April 18th, 2020 following a short illness at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey. Loving father of Brett (Jennifer) Laucke, Helene Laucke, Maria (Tom) Teare, and the late Joanna Laucke; Cherished grandfather of Delaney, Emily, Tommy, Molly, Josh, Oliver, Dakota, Brianna, and Riley; Devoted son of the late Herman and Loretta A. Laucke; Fond...

Gloria "Lori" Ankrom

Gloria "Lori" Ankrom

Apr 6, 2020

Gloria "Lori" Ankrom, nee Towner, 79, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Monday, April 6th, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Devoted mother of Sheryl Ankrom and Darcy Ankrom.

Fond sister of James Towner and the late Robert Towner. Cherished cousin, aunt, and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy...

Joey P Viggiani

Joey P Viggiani

Apr 2, 2020

Joey P. Viggiani, 28, passed away suddenly. Beloved son of Gina Viggiani (Tim Boyd) and Mark (Deanna) Viggiani; Dear brother of James Viggiani, Jessica Boyd, TJ Boyd, Marcus Viggiani, Tiffany Viggiani, Victor Johnson, Zoey Johnson and Michael Johnson; Cherished father of Landon; Many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Due to CDC Guidelines on the Coronavirus, private cremation rites will be...

John Jones Hill, Jr.

John Jones Hill, Jr.

Apr 1, 2020

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REMARKABLE MAN OF GOD, JOHN JONES HILL, JR., 53, BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE ON APRIL 1ST, 2020 FOLLOWING A SHORT ILLNESS. BELOVED HUSBAND OF 34 YEARS TO BELINDA A. HILL (NEE ROGERS). AS CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS, THEY SHARED A STEADFAST AND HIGHLY PASSIONATE LIFE TOGETHER...

Paula M. Brozovic

Paula M. Brozovic

Mar 28, 2020

Paula Brozovic (nee Senger), 55, of Frankfort, lost her courageous battle against cancer on Saturday, March 28th at Silver Cross Hospital surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, John Brozovic; Devoted mother of Nicole (Tony) Marinello, John “Johnny” Brozovic, Andrew Brozovic, and Gabby Brozovic; Cherished grandmother of Emily Brozovic, Gracelyn, A.J., Dominic and Rocco...

Stephen Lawrence Carpenter

Stephen Lawrence Carpenter

Mar 27, 2020

Stephen L. Carpenter, 43, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 27th. Beloved father of Matt Carpenter (USMC); Loving son of Charles (Claudia Metzger) Carpenter and Deborah (Gary) Goodpastor; Devoted brother of Jonathan Carpenter, Billy Carpenter, and Tanya (Dana) Early; Dear friend and ex-husband of Theresa “Terri”. Stephen had been a driver for Fed-Ex Freight trucking. In his spare...

Mary Ann Gent

Mary Ann Gent

Mar 26, 2020

Mary Ann Gent, 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, March 26th. She is survived by her loving children, Loren (Joanne) Gent and Garland Gent; Devoted grandmother of Andy (Theresa) Gent, David Gent, and Adam Gent; Dear sister of Pete (Late Sandy) Feldmann and Bernice (Late Bud) Langhauser, the late Larry Feldmann, late Rich (Carol) Feldmann, and the late...

Bob E Metcalf

Bob E Metcalf

Mar 14, 2020

Bob E. Metcalf, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 at Joliet Hospice House. He is the beloved husband of Wanda Lee (nee Hall); Loving father of Joshua Metcalf, Tyler Metcalf, Christopher Metcalf, Meagan Metcalf and Brandy Metcalf; and Devoted brother of Mary (Allan) Phelke. He was preceded in death by his parents, B. J. and Virginia Metcalf,...

Charles Vito

Charles Vito

Mar 9, 2020

Charles Vito, 90, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at the Cottages of New Lenox on Monday, March 9th, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Jeanette (nee Jamrog). He is survived by his loving son of Joseph (Diane) Vito of Mokena; Cherished grandchildren, Nicholas (Thuong), Mark, and Oliva Vito; Fond sister Rosemary (Late Gus) Pusateri,...

Carmen Lopez

Carmen Lopez

Jan 31, 2020

Carmen Lopez, 76, of Oak Forest, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Miguel M. Lopez; Devoted mother of Miguel (Mely) Lopez Jr., Maria (Adel) Lopez-Etayem, Yolanda (Daniel) Lopez Gonzalez, and John Lopez; Cherished Grandmother of 7. She was born in Mexico to the late Cesario and Lucia...

Alvira E. Claypool-Nelson

Alvira E. Claypool-Nelson

Dec 31, 2019

Alvira E. Claypool-Nelson, 98, of Orland Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Beloved wife the late Harold Claypool (1980) and the late Byron Nelson (2008). Loving mother of James (Lauren) Claypool of Lake Zurich and Larry (Shelly) Claypool of Frankfort; Devoted grandmother of Thomas (Angie) Claypool of Vancouver, Canada, Cole Claypool and Cortney Claypool...