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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...

Joseph C Chirafisi

Joseph C Chirafisi

Feb 15, 2021

Joseph Chirafisi, 77, of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15th at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Beloved husband of 56 years to Carol Chirafisi (nee Knize); Loving father of Tammy (Patrick) Frenzl, Antoinette (Charlie) Vazquez and Joannie Chirafisi; Cherished grandfather of Alissa and Alaina Vazquez; Dear brother of Natalie (Rich) Lanciloti, Torchy (late Jerry) Massie and Vince...

Beverly Lois Thompson

Beverly Lois Thompson

Feb 11, 2021

Beverly Lois Thompson, 99, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. She is the beloved wife of the late George W. Thompson, who she married in 1945 in Joliet; Loving mother of George W. (Leesa) Thompson, Jr. and Christine Ann (Earl) Russell; Cherished grandmother of Randy Thompson, David Thompson, Angela Russell and Kandi Russell; Devoted great-grandmother...

Wesley T Rothrock

Wesley T Rothrock

Feb 7, 2021

Our hero, Wesley T. Rothrock, of Frankfort, IL,  was born into life April 19, 1953 and born into eternity February 7, 2021.  Wes persevered through the challenges of ALS for three years, with the Holy Spirit and his devoted wife Diane by his side. His strength was in Jesus Christ, his Savior.

Growing up on a dairy farm in Emington,...

Bruce B. Lehman

Bruce B. Lehman

Feb 6, 2021

Bruce B. Lehman, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6th at the Manteno Veterans Home. Beloved husband of LaVonne Lehman (nee Mude); Loving father of Edward M. Lehman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. and Elsie Lehman. Bruce was an Army veteran and a retired employee of the Harvey Water Department. In keeping with his...

Harvey L. & Mal Kum Gerlach

Harvey L. & Mal Kum Gerlach

Jan 23, 2021

Harvey L. and Mal Kum (nee U) Gerlach passed away Sunday, January 17th and Saturday, January 23rd respectively at Franciscan Olympia Fields Hospital. Married for 55 years, they will now be together forever in their Eternal Home. They are survived by their daughters, Sue (Tom) Minton, Tracy (Kevin) McCarthy and Angela Gerlach and their cherished grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Brandyn and...

Patricia (nee Ring) Hartshorn

Patricia (nee Ring) Hartshorn

Jan 23, 2021

Patricia Ring was born in Estelline, SD, on March 27, 1942. She was the daughter of Ture and Gladys Ring of Bryant, SD. Patty attended Bryant Public Schools and graduated from there in 1960. While in school she played trumpet in the High School band, sang in the girls chorus and played piano for many of the special musical events....

James R Hagen

James R Hagen

Jan 10, 2021

James Hagen, age 50, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving wife, partner in life and best friend of 30 years, Michele and his loyal companion, Riley. James is survived by his wife, Michele (nee Neubeck). Beloved “Papa” of his loyal Schipperke companions, Riley and the late Blackie and Merlin. Devoted son of Ronald and...

Rose L Cipich (nee Ortiz)

Rose L Cipich (nee Ortiz)

Jan 9, 2021

Rose L. Cipich, nee Ortiz, entered this life on July 15, 1951, and passed away January 9, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Elodia Ortiz; Cherished wife of Andrew T. Cipich; Dear sister of Trish, Robert, and the late Carmen; Fond daughter in law of Thomas and Joan Cipich; Fond sister in law of Michael (Lisa), Anthony (Kristen),...

Judith M Gray-Drower

Judith M Gray-Drower

Dec 25, 2020

Judith Marie Gray-Drower, M.S., R.N., CS, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2020 at the age of 75 after her short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones in her Lockport, IL home.

Judy was born on February 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Pauline and Raymond Neapolitan.  She graduated high school from Mount Assisi Academy and continued...

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