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Steven "Mickey" Piwnicki

Steven "Mickey" Piwnicki

Dec 7, 2022

Steven M. “Mickey” Piwnicki, 81, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7th. Cherished son of the late Stephen J. and Anita M. Piwnicki; Devoted brother of Stef Ingram, David (Bobbie) Piwnicki, late Ronn (Karen) Piwnicki and Denise (Harry) Sikma; and had many loving Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Never being married, he was very close to his nieces and...

Robert Pelton

Robert Pelton

Dec 3, 2022

Robert Pelton, 58, of South Chicago Heights, passed away at home suddenly on December 3rd. He was born on August 2nd,1964, in Chicago to Barbara and the late Ward Pelton. Loving father of Kristy Pelton; Cherished grandfather of Elijah Pelton; Dear brother of Cindylee (Roy) Torres, late Robin Leann Pelton, and the late Raymond “Shorty” Pelton; Devoted uncle of Jason...

Edith June Ohrt

Edith June Ohrt

Nov 28, 2022

Edith June Ohrt, 82, of Matteson, passed away Monday, November 28th from injuries she sustained in July. She was born June 3, 1940 in Blackberry City, West Virginia to the late Arthur and Iccel Hardy. Loving mother of Jennifer Lynn (late Donnie) Frassrand, Bryan (Camalla) Ohrt, Rocky (Konnie Catania) Ohrt, and Jacqueline Sue “Suzzy” Ohrt; Cherished grandmother of 9 and...

Larry M Slovin

Larry M Slovin

Nov 24, 2022

Larry M. Slovin, 78, of Orland Park, passed away Thursday, November 24th, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 15, 1944 in Chicago to the late Sol and Ida Slovin. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Slovin, (nee Kay). He is survived by his loving children, Rob (Lisa) Slovin and Cindy...

Fred Conrad Stille

Fred Conrad Stille

Nov 21, 2022

Fred Conrad Stille, 56, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 21st. He was born on February 7, 1966 to the late Arthur and Shirley Stille. He is survived by his children, Jack and Ghost Stille; his devoted sister, Kim (Thane) Dykstra; dear uncle of Ken (Betsy) Shontz, and Dana (Kristopher) Bosi; great-uncle of Arthur, Leon and Winnie Bosi;...

Kenneth E Zohfeld

Kenneth E Zohfeld

Nov 6, 2022

Kenneth E. Zohfeld, 75, of Monee, passed away Sunday, November 6th following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 54 years and best friend to Maureen Zohfeld (nee DeWitt); Loving father of Thomas (Kimberly) Zohfeld and Tracy Fuentes; Proud Papa of Kaylie, Shane, Ciarra, Payton, Jacob, Mason, Mila, Michael and Kenzie; Fond brother of Ron (Carolyn)...

Linda Carol Winkelman

Linda Carol Winkelman

Nov 1, 2022

Linda Winkelman, 69, of Monee, passed away Tuesday, November 1st following an extended illness. She was born on April 9, 1953, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Joaquin and Betty Winkelman. Shortly thereafter the family moved to Illinois and settled in the South Suburbs. Linda grew up primarily in the Flossmoor area before relocating to Monee in the 1980’s....

Edward "Stu" Zsido, Jr.

Edward "Stu" Zsido, Jr.

Oct 28, 2022

Edward S. “Stu” Zsido, Jr., 68, of Lockport, passed away Friday, October 28th, following an extended illness. He was born on November 7, 1953, to the late Edward S. and Sydney Zsido, Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Janice A. Zsido (nee Barrett); Loving father of Breanna (Jim) Speckman, Brandon A. (Melissa) Zsido, and the...

Glen Diersen

Glen Diersen

Oct 17, 2022

Glen Diersen, 69, lifelong resident of Crete, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2022 at his home. He was born September 10, 1953 in Chicago Heights to the late John and Esther Diersen. He is survived by his loving and devoted brother, David (Karen) Diersen. In keeping with his wishes, private cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers,...

Paula VanderMeer

Paula VanderMeer

Oct 13, 2022

Paula VanderMeer, 67, of Crete, passed away Thursday, October 13th at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Robert and Dorothea Young. Paula is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Louis VanderMeer; her loving daughter, Amanda (Brian) Sokol; Cherished grandchildren, Edwin and Lily Sokol; Devoted sister, Lisa Shapiro; and...

Joan T. Lovera

Joan T. Lovera

Oct 10, 2022

Joan T. Lovera, 65, of Joliet, passed away Monday, October 10th, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to the late M. Arnie and Marjorie Tisthammer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Joseph Lovera, Sr.; her loving son, Tim Lovera; Stepchildren, Joseph Lovera, Jr., Michael Lovera, and Mary...

Brian E. Eshleman

Brian E. Eshleman

Sep 17, 2022

Brian E. Eshleman, 60, of Warrenville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 17th. He had spent his day doing what he loved best, spending time with family and especially his granddaughter! Brian was born in Santa Monica, CA. on February 20, 1962 to the late Bart Eshleman and the late Theona (late Len) Kurtz. He is survived by his loving...

William Arthur Hand, Sr.

William Arthur Hand, Sr.

Sep 5, 2022

William Arthur Hand, Sr., 70, late of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Crete, IL., passed away following a brief illness on Monday, September 5, 2022.  Beloved wife and best friend of Patricia Hand (nee Carr); Loving father of Trisha Hand, Tina (Mike) Mutscheller, Tammy (Pete) Stepanovic, and William Arthur (Jill Hoffman) Hand, Jr.; Cherished grandfather of Victoria (Tanner) Kitsmiller, Annabella...

Roxanne Harmon

Roxanne Harmon

Aug 23, 2022

Roxanne Harmon, 54, of Park Forest, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2022, at Franciscan Olympia Fields Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest child of the late Ira and Evelyn Stokes. She is survived by her devoted siblings, Melnee (late Alfred) Simmons, Clifton Harmon, Rosalyn (Willie) Burke, and Ira (Gwen) Harmon; and many...

Ethan Jeffrey Whiting

Ethan Jeffrey Whiting

Aug 22, 2022

Ethan “E” Jeffrey Whiting, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend found peace on Monday August 22, 2022, at the young age of 20 after a long battle with depression. Ethan had an amazingly brilliant mind. He was a beautiful artist and an avid lover of making and listening to music. He was always up for adventures, exploring the...

Bernice Cook

Bernice Cook

Aug 21, 2022

Bernice V. Cook, 100, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 21st. She was born on April 2, 1922, in Baraboo, WI to the late John and Ella Bernhard. Beloved wife of the late Walter Cook, Loving mother to the late Janice (late William) Williams; Cherished grandmother of Susan (James) Twohig and Eric (Mary) Williams; Great-Grandmother of Kelly, Rachel,...

Eunice Diersen

Eunice Diersen

Aug 17, 2022

Eunice Diersen, 91, of Flossmoor, formerly of Richton Park, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17th. She was born October 1, 1930 to the late John A. and Alvina A. Diersen. She is survived by her loving nephews, David (Karen) Diersen and Glen Diersen. In keeping with her wishes, private cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Vojislav "Vic" Miletic

Vojislav "Vic" Miletic

Aug 16, 2022

Vojislav “Voja/Vic” Miletic, 95, of Oak Forest, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16th at Palos Community Hospital. He is the beloved husband and best friend of 72 years to the late Irene Miletic, who passed away in June of this year. Vic is survived by his devoted sons, Michael (Elizabeth “Joy”) and Peter Miletic; Cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Amanda, and...

Elizabeth M. Coon

Elizabeth M. Coon

Aug 12, 2022

Elizabeth M. Coon, 72, of Bourbonnais, passed away Friday, August 12th following an extended illness. She was born in Scotland to the late Robert and Margaret Hopkins. At around 1 year of age, she and her mother immigrated to America to join her father who had already taken up residence in Illinois. They came in through Ellis Island and immediately...

Rachel G Kubon

Rachel G Kubon

Aug 6, 2022

Rachel G. Kubon, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6th at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, John Kubon, Jr., Christel (Pamela Basmajian) Kubon, Sherrie Kubon and Amber (Curtis) Straczek; Cherished grandmother of Jermie, Rachel, Randie, Brandon, Melissa, Lucas, Gabriella and Samuel; Great-Grandmother of 10; Loving sister of Doris (Ernie) Domm and sister-in-law...

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