All Obituaries

nee Smidt, age 85yrs , resident of Thornton, IL. Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Hoeksema; loving mother of Tracy Middleton (Bob Ward) , Edward (Barbara) Hoeksema, Carla (Edward) Gerald and Karen (Keith) McLean; cherished grandmother of Jeanette (Victor) Ramirez, Jennifer (Rob) Wisely, William (Lydia), Jacob and Travis Middleton, Amy (Cristian)Chacon, Blake Hoeksema, Ethan Gerald, and Emily Hoeksema, Walker and Mackenzie Mc Lean; proud great grandmother of 10; dearest sister of the late...

Ardis L. Merino nee Titze age 61 years passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Ardis passed from complications due to  Covid 19.  Beloved wife of Michael Merino; loving mother of Nate Girard (Kendra Blank),Micala and Nicole Merino; dearest sister of Lois (Jon) Muilenburg, Judy Witherspoon, Donna Collom, Bob and Glen Titze; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.   Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass on Monday,...

Bernadette L. Gniadecki (nee McKay) passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the age of 92. Bernadette is survived by her loving husband Stephen E. Gniadecki of 63 years, devoted daughters Bernadette B. (Dean Van de Kerchove) and Sheila (Frank Panella), and sons Stephen and Jack. She is lovingly remembered and cherished by her grandchildren; Sarah (Shelby Vanderside) Anna Van de Kerchove, and Liz, Joe & Emily Panella, and great grandchildren Ayden, Conrad &...

Patricia " Patti" A. Cascarano nee Keane passed away peacefully at her residence in Hometown, IL surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Robert Cascarano; loving mother of Candace and Christopher (Fiance Sherlyn Losito) Cascarano; Cherished grandmother of Presley Miller; dearest sister of Dennis (the late Carol), Anthony (Maddie), Mark (Beth) Keane, Kimberly (Keith) Haniacek and Michael Keane; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Patti will be sorely missed by...

Robert Heinen age 64 years, resident of Chicago, IL Beloved husband of Jacqueline " Jackie" nee Edmonds; loving father of Jennifer (Jason) Martin and Matthew, C.P.D. (Kaitlyn) Heinen proud papa of Madelyn, Declan, Aubrey and Maclin; dearest brother of Thomas (Cindy) Heinen, Elizabeth "Betty" (the late Robert) Reilly and the late twin Marilou Heinen; devoted son of the late Norbert and the late Shirley nee Vestal Heinen. Robert was a member of the Moose Lodge #44...

Knepper, Robert D. “Bob”, 73, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at his family home in Chicago, IL. Robert was born on August 12,1946, in Chicago, IL. He graduated from St. Rita of Cascia High School. Robert served in the U.S. Army July 1964 to July 1967. Having completed his tour of duty, Robert was honorably discharged as a disabled U.S. Veteran. Beloved husband to Elizabeth A. nee O’Neill since September 4, 1971;...

Terrence E "Terry" retired CPD and Security Officer at Eisenhower H.S., resident of New Lenox, IL age 71 years, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family; beloved husband of Susan nee Campbell; loving father of Kevin (Kelly) and Scott (Tamara) Mc Mahon; Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Zachery and Nathan Mc Mahon; fun loving "Knuckle Head" to Morgan Mc Mahon; dearest brother of Maryann Castelloni, Rita (Jack) Nowak, and Thomas ( Cynthia)...

Antoinette Scardina nee Ranallo, age 92 years. Passed away on January 8, 2021  Beloved wife of the late Roy Scardina; loving mother of Mary Ann ( Larry) Dolan, JoAnn ( Patrick) Ruane,  Richard (Cathy) Scardina and the late Michael ( the late Kathleen) Scardina; Cherished grandmother of Michele (Kevin) Pacholski, Damien ( Sherry), Michael ( Vanessa) Scardina, Frankie, Dominick, Antonia, Danny, Taylor, and Mar Mar; loving great-grandmother of Natalie, Vanessa, Gracie, Vinny,...

Richard Koziol, age 83 years, passed away peacefully at his residence in Homer Glen with his loving wife by his side. Beloved husband of Maria Koziol nee Cesar; loving father of Richard A. (Suzanne), Randall, Jon (Lynn), and the late Scott Koziol; cherished grandfather of Scott (Wendy), David, Gregory (Amanda), Brittany, Devin, and Jackson Koziol; proud great-grandfather of James, Emma, Kaitlyn, Scotty, Elize and Sophia Koziol; dearest brother of the late Walter (Julaine) Koziol, Delores...

Edward A. Hoeksema, age 83 years; resident of Thornton, IL Beloved husband of Helen nee Smidt; loving father of Tracy (Robert Ward) Middleton, Edward (Barbara) Hoeksema, Carla (Edward) Gerald and Karen (Keith) McLean; Cherished grandfather of Jeanette (Victor) Ramirez, Jennifer (Rob) Wisely, William, Jacob and Travis Middleton, Amy (Cristian) Chacon, Blake Hoeksema, Ethan Gerald, Emily Hoeksema, Walker and Mackenzie McLean; proud great-grandfather of 9. Dearest brother of the late...