All Obituaries

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...

Lawrence Higgins- age 79 yrs. passed away suddenly. Resident of South Holland US Army Vietnam Veteran, Beloved son of the late John "Jake" and Elizabeth " Lil" nee Murphy Higgins Loving brother of Margaret ( Thomas) Bell and the late John " Jack" Higgins Jr. Cherished Uncle of Heather (Benjamin) Bakker and Proud Great-Uncle of Jackson and Seth Bakker Lawrence taught History for many years at South Suburban and Prairie State Colleges Services and...

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...

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; loving father...

Matthew M. Suddenly, age 58 years; Retired Master Chief Navy Veteran after 30 years of service. Resident of Brighton, Tennessee. Beloved husband of Susan nee Plescher; loving father of Daniel Murphy; devoted son of Lee nee Herron and the late Daniel Murphy; dearest brother of David (Tiffany), Daniel and the late Douglas Murphy; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 3:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home (Heinen and Loschetter...

Robert Mullaney, " Renegade"  age 62 Loving Partner of Amanda Voorheis; Son of the late Bernard J and Eleanor Mullaney; Dear father of Robert (Luz), Marc ( Samantha), Mary (Patrick), and Rita (James); Grandpa to Jacob, Makenna,Patrick,Benjamin and Izzelia; baby brother of Helen (the late Dan) Paprota,the late Karen, Tim (Marge), the late Bernard E., Brian(Jean), and Rita; Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of Bill W for 41 years; proud brother of ARM chapter...

Victor G. Laurinaitis of Oak Lawn, cherished husband of Barbara nee Heinen for 50 years.  Loving father of Gregory (Deborah); Jeffrey (Jennifer); and Karen (William) Page.  Proud grandfather of Tyler; Kailey and Jonathan; Luke, Nolan and James. Dear brother of the late Antanas (late Aldona) Laurent; the late Juozas (Gladys) Laurin; the late Stanley (Judy); Peter (Mary Ann) and the late Ronald.  Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Victor emigrated from Germany in 1950,...

David J. Redmond, age 69 years. Resident of Forest Park,IL.; devoted son of the late James and the late Eleanor  McKay- Redmond ; loving brother of James, John (Arlene), Richard (Diane), Anne, and Susan Redmond (Tony Mattucci and Maura (Steve) Davin and the late Peg Redmond, dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday 9 a.m. until time of funeral mass 10:30 a.m. at St Giles Church 1045 North Columbian Avenue Oak Park,IL 60302. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 

nee Earl, passed away Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family, Sally was age 83; beloved wife of the late John Kraml Sr.; devoted mother or John Jr. and Brian P. Kraml; loving daughter of the late Edward and the late Clara nee Riha Earl; cherished grandmother of Cassandra, Beverly, Jordan and Paige; dearest sister of late Edward Earl and Patricia Arvesen; dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Sally was a loving friend and neighbor to many. Visitation will be held...

 Cynthia Jean Plescher Beloved wife of Robert E. Plescher; loving mother of John (Mary), David Plescher and Susan (Matthew) Murphy and the late Robert and Steven Plescher. Cherished grandmother of Kandace (Sean) Kennedy and Daniel Murphy, Krista and Jonathan Plescher Proud great grandmother of Salvatore Pattelli, Colton Lucas and Baby Kennedy Dearest sister of Nancy (Ray) Allen and the late David Carlton; Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. Funeral...