Obituaries

May 22, 2021

Hilda E. Chmelar nee Meyer; beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Edward (late Kathy), Eddy Lou (late James) Kupka and Bonnie and Monique Trautmann; stepmother of the late Barbara (late John) Corless and the late Kenneth (late Shirley) Chmelar; loving Grandma and Great Grandma; generous friend to all she knew. Visitation Thursday May 27, 2021; 2 pm...

May 20, 2021

1964 ~ 2021

May 18, 2021

Carmen J. Perez age 83; loving daughter of the late Carmen and the late Jesus Perez; beloved sister of Mamie Guerra, , the late Mario (Esther), Jesse (Lin), the late Ignacio “Nacho”, Russell Perez and John (Sandy) Williams; dearest Aunt of Francine, Dawn “Dawnie” (Chuck), Paul (Gacia), David, Christine, Mike (Janine), Daniel, Anthony (Trisha), Tracy, and Jennifer; great Aunt to...

May 17, 2021

Gail Klopke age 70 passed away May 17, 2021; cherished daughter of the late Walter B. Klopke and the late Gladys Klopke; loving sister of the late Donna Klopke.  Gail resided in Chicago and Tinley Park Illinois. She retired in 2014 after over 40 years of service at United Credit union. Gail will be missed by her friends and neighbors. Visitation...

May 12, 2021

May 12, 2021

Warren Bloom age 84; beloved husband of Lorraine nee Nichols; dear father of Charles (Kathy), William (Michelle) and Vicki (Michael) Lee; grandfather of Michael, Kaitlyn, Meghan, Eric, Taylor, Kyle and Nicholas; fond brother of the late Barbara (William) Stender; also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives. Warren was an active lifelong member of Ashburn Lutheran Church.  In lieu of flowers,...

Apr 10, 2021

In lieu of flowers, charitable donations in Rosina's memory appreciated; to the charity of your choice.

Mar 30, 2021

Nolan Everett Bryant; transitioned on March 30, 2021; cherished son of Anna Marie Long and stepson of Charles Pressley; loving brother of Hanif, Jasmine and his twin sister Nora Bryant; adored grandson of his Nana; also survived by many cousins and other relatives. The family needs whatever help you can give to help with final expenses, any help would be...

Mar 18, 2021

Margo Lynn Lullo; beloved wife of George; loving mother of George Lullo, Denise (George) Chakinis, Jeffrey Lullo, Tony (Gail) Lullo, and Dean (Cindy) Lullo; cherished Grandmother of George, Gianna, Nicholas, Michael, Margo, A.J., Vincent, Joey, Olivia, Dean, Isabella, and Dominic. Visitation Monday March 22, 2021; 10:30 am until time of Funeral Mass 12:00pm at St. Bernadette Church 9343 S. Francisco,...

Mar 18, 2021

Justin’s Life Reflection Justin Marcelus Alexander Young entered into the loving arms of his parents, Terrance and Irene Young, and big sister, Kayla, on July 1, 2003. Justin found Christ at an early age as he attended Christ Universal Temple in Chicago with his family. From a very young age, Justin was an exceptional athlete and earned numerous awards and...

Mar 13, 2021

Gudelia H. Gonzalez age 94; beloved wife of the late William B. Gonzalez; loving mother of Sylvia Gonzalez, Richard (Cynthia) Gonzalez and Alicia (Ulises) Colon; cherished Grandmother of Monique, Melissa, Vianey, Nicole, William, Nyssa, Isaiah, Vincent, Gabriella, and Cristian; Great Grandmother of Aries, Jayden, Janay, Delia, Jessalyn and Isabelle; preceded in death by brothers and sisters; former foster mother of...

Mar 9, 2021

Regina M. Schneider – Jendreg; beloved wife and best friend of Edward J. Jendreg; loving mother of Samantha (Ryan) Layman and John W. (Crystal) Schneider – McTighe; fun, loving, creative and cherished Nana of Taylor, Hailey, Ava and Landon; loving daughter of Barbara V. Wydra and the late James T. McTighe, Jr.; crazy, fun loving, adventurous sister of Barbara (Patrick)...

Mar 7, 2021

Elizabeth J. "Betty" Reilly, 85, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Jay Reilly. Loving mother of Kevin (Ginger) Reilly, Erin (Wally) Czmiel, Denise (Jack) O'Donnell, Bryan (JoAnn) Reilly and Tim(Julie) Reilly. Grandmother of thirteen. Great Grandmother of five. Dear sister of the late Charlie Flanagan and the late Tom Egan. Betty was a member of...

Feb 24, 2021

Robert M. Staudacher age 86; beloved husband of Virginia nee Kelly; married April 25, 1964; loving father of Michael (Pei-Chun) Staudacher, Nancy (Tim) Johnson, Paul (Clare) Staudacher CPD, Robert (Mary) Staudacher, Edward (Cassandra) Staudacher, and David (Alejandra) Staudacher; cherished grandfather of Victoria, Sean, Elizabeth, Nathan, Leo, Moira, Paul, Audrey, Sara, William, Rex, Ryan, Samantha and Araceli; fond brother of Shirley...

Feb 10, 2021

Rendall L. “Renny” Byford age 90; beloved husband of Marie nee Courtney; loving father of Ricky (Bunny) Byford and stepfather of the late Michael Hopper, Patsy Fernandez and Tracy Gonzalez; dear grandfather of Maria, Kristin, Angelica, James, Samantha and Maggie; great grandfather of ten; dear friend to many; lifelong Blue Island resident and retired engineer from Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad....

Feb 9, 2021

Walter F. Conklin age 65; beloved husband of Kathleen nee Glazewski; loving father of Kevin (Chris) Conklin, Dawn (Matt) Carello and John (Denise) Conklin; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Eryn, Shawn, Cara, and Cole; fond brother of Frank Conklin and Dave Conklin; also survived by other relatives and friends. Walter was a Chicago Cubs fan and an avid collector of sports...

Feb 3, 2021

Merton E. Heffron age 77; beloved husband of Irene nee Meissner; loving father of Deanna (Michael) Machay; treasured Opa of Alexandria; fond brother of Phyllis (the late Maurice) McClain and Beverly (the late Harry) Sellers; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday February 7, 2021; 2 pm to 7 pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen...

Jan 29, 2021

Robert H. Hughes age 92; beloved husband of Betty Ann nee Kopernik; loving father of Robert A. (Barbara) and Bonny (late James) Gaiser; proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Eric; also survived by nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services are private; arrangements by Kosary Funeral Home 708-499-3223 or KosaryFuneralHome.com

Jan 28, 2021

1938 ~ 2021

Jan 27, 2021

Roy A. Kopeikin, Sr. age 97; beloved husband of the late Joy nee Solberg; loving father of Carol Kopeikin – Franrick, Roy Jr. (Ana) and Richard (Olivia) Kopeikin; cherished grandfather of Joy (Adam) Jacobsen, Richard, Andrew (Ashley), Paul (Chelsea) and Clemence Kopeikin; Great grandfather of Brody, Audrey, Alexander, Aiden, Olivia and Julia; fond brother of the late Leonard Kopeikin and...