Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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