South Suburban Death Notices, Week of November 8

Becvar Funeral Home

Charles J. Costella
U.S. Army Veteran
Born: April 8, 1944
Died: Nov. 6, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Service: Nov. 11

John Tomczuk
U.S. Army Veteran
Born: Oct. 2, 1946
Died: Nov. 2, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 9
Funeral Mass: Nov. 10

Blake-Lamb Funeral Home

James G. Smith
Cherished father of 9, grandfather of 31
Born: March 7, 1949
Died: Nov. 7, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Mass of Christian Burial: Nov. 11

Daniel E. Carroll
Educator and wrestling coach for
St. Rita of Cascia HS since 1997,
2003 Illinois Wrestling Coaches and
Officials Association Coach of the Year
Born: July 9, 1960
Died: Nov. 3, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Mass of Christian Burial: Nov. 11

Mable Allen
Born: Oct, 18, 1932
Died: Oct. 27, 2021
Pre-Past/Visitation and Service: Nov. 13

Steven M. Stewart
Born: June 22, 1965
Died: Oct. 24, 2021
Memorial Visitation and Service: Nov. 16
Interment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Brady-Gill Funeral Home

Vivian R. Harris
Adored grandmother of 5, great-grandmothher of 15,
great-great grandmother of 6
Born: Feb. 21, 1929
Died: Nov. 6, 2021
Visitation and Service: Nov. 10

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home

Dr. Kathleen M. Collins (Mazzone)
Dedicated and loved Family Practice and
Emergency Medicine Doctor for over 30 years
Born: May 17, 1959
Died: Nov. 6, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Service: Nov. 11

Mary "Toni" A. Genalo (Macina)
Born: July 20, 1945
Died: Nov. 2, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Service: Nov. 12

Dr. Melanie Ellexson (Thomas)
Occupational therapist,
expert and pioneer in Industrial rehabilitation,
ergonomics and published author,
associate professor at CSU and GSU for over 20 years
Born: May 31, 1946
Died: Oct. 30, 2021
Memorial Visitation and Service: Nov. 13
Service will be live-streamed via funeral home

John A. Camphouse Jr.
Born: March 25, 1936
Died: Nov. 3, 2021
Visitation and Service: Nov. 9

Curley Funeral Home

Kevin Morris Sr.
Dedicated employee of Dominick’s for 31 years and
Home Depot for 15 years
Born: Jan. 25, 1958
Died: Nov. 7, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

Marilyn J. Becic
Born: Jan. 22, 1932
Died: Nov. 7, 2021
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Nov. 10

Terry Childers
U.S. Army Veteran
Born: April 23, 1948
Died: Nov. 5, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Masss: Nov. 12

Catherine T. Wirtz
Born: Oct. 8, 1930
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

Mary C. Stortz (Doyle)
Born: Dec. 15, 1938
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Funeral Mass: Nov. 11

Charlotte Russo
Born: Aug. 19, 1947
Died: Nov. 3, 2021
Visitation and Service: Nov. 11

June M. Daubs
“Sunshine”
Born: June 1, 1926
Died: Nov. 3, 2021
Funeral Mass: Nov. 11

Arthur de la Paz
World War II veteran, U.S. Army
Visitation: Nov. 13

Donnellan Funeral Home

Doris J. Engemann (Schmidt)
Proud member of the Musichorale singing group,
retired real estate sales assistant
Visitation and Service: Nov. 9

Hickey Memorial Chapel

Walter E. Bucki
Born: Sept. 10, 1939
Died: Nov. 07, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

Kerr-Parzygnot

Barbara R. Klekowski
Born: Sept. 27, 1947
Died: Oct. 15, 2021
Visitation and Mass: Nov. 11

Kerry Funeral Home

Margarito N. Varela
Visitation and Service: Nov. 13

John M. Hettlinger, 58
Regional Sales Manager for Mohawk Industries
Visitation: Nov. 10
Funeral Mass: Nov. 11

Henry R. Szczasny
U.S. Air Force veteran,
retired owner and president of two
family businesses,
die-hard White Sox, Blackhawks and Bears fan,
youth baseball coach for over 15 years
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Nov. 13

Edgar "Ed" Beaulieu
Korean War-era veteran, U.S. Army,
usher of over 50 years, St. Alexander Church,
homeowner president for Westgate subdivision,
recently retired proud business owner
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

John T. Wassel
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Nov. 10

Kosary Funeral Home

James R. O'Connell
Born: Aug. 13, 1933
Died: Nov. 5, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 13
Committal Service: Nov 15, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Krueger Funeral Home

Carol DiPace-Greene, 68
Mental health therapist,
Blue Island Public Library trustee
concerned citizen, politically active in the
governmental affairs of the City of Blue Island
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Nov. 13

Kurtz Goodale Memorial Chapel

Francis "Budd" H. Lombaer III
Proud graduate of Mt. Carmel H.S.,
College of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, and
master's degree from Northern Illinois University,
teacher of 37 years at Bremen HS
Born: March 25, 1942
Died: Nov. 8, 2021
Celebration of Life and Service: Nov. 14

Kevin Kerrigan Brogan
Proud member of Pipefitters local 597,
Mokena Park District Commissioner for 24 years,
Lions Club
Born: March 8, 1956
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Memorial Visitation and Mass: Nov. 11, Celebration of Life
to follow

Lack and Sons Funeral Home

Dolores L. Spencer (Rogers)
Born: Jan. 31, 1933
Died: Nov. 6, 2021
Visitation and Service: Nov. 9

Thomas J. Gordon
World War II veteran, U.S. Army,
128th Military Police Battalion
Born: March 28, 1927
Died: Nov. 6, 2021
Visitation and Service: Nov. 12

Lawn Funeral Home

Michael Koschnitzky
Born: Oct. 21, 1957
Died: Oct. 12, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 14

Bonnie Jean Budz (Lynch)
Born: Jan. 2, 1944
Died: Nov. 7, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Mass: Nov. 13

Douglas J. Lavery
U.S. Army veteran,
owner of Doug Lavery, LTD,
proud Leo High School class of 1959 graduate,
avid Chicago sports fan
Born: March 14, 1941
Died: Nov. 7, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

James A. Biesiada
Born: Nov. 11, 1953
Died: Nov. 6, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11

Dorothy F. Wlodarczyk
Born: Jan. 15, 1940
Died: Nov. 5, 2021
Visitation: Bov. 11

Mary Ellen Knight (Corcoran)
Born: July 12, 1955
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 9
Funeral Mass: Nov. 10

June A. Russell (Sperling)
Born: June 23, 1944
Died: Nov. 3, 2021
Visitation and Service: Nov. 13

Wendy Ann Prior
Born: May 12, 1983
Died: Nov. 3, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 12
Funeral Mass: Nov. 13

Maher Funeral Home

Simon "Tommy" Andre' Auguste
Born: Sept. 9, 1945
Died: Oct. 30, 2021
Wake: Nov. 12
Funeral Mass: May 13

Kathleen "Kathy" Paul
Born: Nov. 16, 1971
Died: Oct. 30, 2021
Wake: Nov. 12
Funeral Mass: May 13

Markiewicz Funeral Home

Robert J. Doucet, Jr.
Operating engineer with Local 399 for 30 years
Born: Aug. 24, 1973
Died: Nov. 08, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Funeral Mass: Nov. 11

Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home

Donna Raclaw
Long-time marketing research professional
Born: Feb.10, 1943
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial: Nov. 10

Sergio Lopez
Born: March 27, 1987
Died: Nov. 2, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 9

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home

Frederick J. Semmler
Member of Peter Rosegger Steirer Club
Born: Sept. 12, 1939
Died: Nov. 06, 2021
Memorial Visitation: Date pending

Jeffrey Charles Belski
Member of St. Francis of Assisi Church
Knights of Columbus Council #16369,
St. Francis of Assisi Helping Hand,
usher coordinator and Catholic Charities
Born: Oct. 7, 1954
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 10
Funeral Mass: Nov. 11

Dennis Michael Higgins
Vietnam War veteran, U.S. Army,
Vice President with John Burns Construction Company
Born: June 15, 1948
Died: Nov. 03, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 12
Service: Nov. 13

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

Terrie E. Chartrand (Sutfin)
Born: June 14, 1951
Died: Oct. 29, 2021
Memorial Visitation: Nov. 13

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

Thomas N. O'Neill
Born: Jan. 10, 1942
Died: Nov. 7, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 11
Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

Judith R. Kuszynski (Gierhahn)
Born: June 7, 1946
Died: Nov. 5, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 12
Funeral Mass: Nov. 13

Edward Anthony "Tony" McLaughlin
Native Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland,
proud 33-year member of Local Carpenters Union 62,
“unofficial mayor” of the Chicago Gaelic Park
and Kerry Association
Born: May 6, 1949
Died: Nov. 4, 2021
Visitation: Nov. 9
Funeral Mass: Nov. 10

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

Barbara J. Styx
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Nov. 11

Louise P. Kozicki
Visitation: Nov. 9
Funeral Mass: Nov. 10

Thornridge Funeral Home

Patricia A. Daley

Proud graduate of Pullman Tech High School,

retired medical secretary

Born: May 15, 1931 Died: Nov. 05, 2021

Visitation: Nov. 11

Funeral Mass: Nov. 12

Funeral Home Guide

Orland Park
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
Lawn Funeral Home
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home
Schmaedeke Funeral Homes
Thornridge Funeral Home

Tinley Park
Brady-Gill Funeral Home
Maher Funeral Home
Vandenberg Funeral Home
Heartland Memorial Center

Oak Forest
McKenzie Funeral Home

Palos

Hills Funeral Home
Kerry Funeral Home
Lack and Sons Funeral Home
Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home
Van Henkelum Funeral Home

Oak Lawn
Blake-Lamb Funeral Home
Chapel Hill Gardens South
Curley Funeral Home
Hann Funeral Home
Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home
Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Homes

Evergreen Park
Brady-Gill Funeral Home
Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors
Kosary Funeral Home

Frankfort
Kurtz Goodale Memorial Chapel
Gerardi Funeral Home

Mokena
Vandenberg Funeral Home

New Lenox
Kurtz Goodale Memorial Chapel
Hickey Memorial Chapel
Richard J. Modell Funeral Home

Chicago Heights
Fred C. Hub Memorial Chapel
Panozzo Bros Funeral Home
Heartland Memorial Center
Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Homes

Homewood-Flossmoor
Ryan Tews Funeral Home

Beverly-Mt.Greenwood
Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home
Donnellan Funeral Home
Beverly-Ridge Funeral Home

Lemont
Markiewicz Funeral Home
Gerharz Funeral Home

Alsip-Crestwood

Krueger Funeral Home
Becvar Funeral Home

Manhattan
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home