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Brooke Taylor Cast

Brooke Taylor Cast

Jul 4, 2014

Brooke Taylor Cast, age 2, suddenly passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014. Brooke is survived by her loving parents, Crystal Meyer and Eric Cast; two sisters, Casey Cast and Leah Cast; maternal grandparents, Robert and Cheryl Meyer; paternal grandparents, Sammie and Laura Cast. Aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and numerous loved ones also survive. Preceded in death by paternal...

Joseph J. Kosmerl

Joseph J. Kosmerl

Jul 3, 2014

Joseph J. Kosmerl, Age 93, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Kathryn (nee Thomas) Kosmerl; beloved children, Thomas Kosmerl, Cheryl (Herbert) Zorn, and James Kosmerl; cherished grandchildren, Eric (Deborah) Zorn, Elise (Thomas) Greenshields, Erin (Rico) Rondorf, and Laura Kosmerl; eight...

Joan S. Nichols

Joan S. Nichols

Jun 28, 2014

Joan S. Nichols (nee Skole), Age 80, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Joan is survived her husband of 61 years, John J. Nichols; loving children, Roann Nichols, Roxann (Paul) Fox, and Thomas J. Nichols; cherished grandchildren, Michael J. and Katharine A. Prebil, Nicholas P. and Paige Fox; beloved sister,...

Adrianna F. Vidmar

Adrianna F. Vidmar

Jun 27, 2014

Adrianna F. Vidmar (nee Reato), Age 92, entered eternal life on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Adrianna is survived by her loving children, Michael (Sandra) Vidmar, James (Cindy) Vidmar, and Karen (Michael) Colombo; cherished grandchildren James Vidmar, Christopher Vidmar, Lynnette Colombo, Daun Colombo, and Nicholas Vidmar; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Steven Paul Hucek

Steven Paul Hucek

Jun 27, 2014

Steven P. Hucek, age 50, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2014. Steven is survived by his father, Wendell; three brothers, Kurt (Patty), Jeffrey (Karen), and Douglas (Beth) Hucek; eight nieces and nephews, Annie Allgood, Kurt (Jennifer) Hucek, Marc (Marissa) Hucek, Kristin (Michael) Tomasino, Justin and Brianne Hucek, Adam and Nolan Hucek; three great nieces and great nephews,...

Helen M. Helis

Helen M. Helis

Jun 27, 2014

Helen Marie Helis, age 78, at rest on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Helen is survived by her nephews, Anthony Knezevich, Steven Helis and Ronald Knezevich; nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Johanna (nee Javorak) Helis; four brothers, Joseph, John, Steve and Lou Helis; and one...

Edward M. Oakley

Edward M. Oakley

Jun 26, 2014

Edward M. Oakley, Age 44, at rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Eddie is survived by his loving children Brittany and Jessica Oakley, Adam Fay, and Ricky Peters; beloved fiancee Sheri Colvin; cherished grandchildren, Kaden, Harley, and Hailey; dear sisters, Karen, Sharon, and Patti; dear brothers, Daniel, Jonathon, Jimmy, and Chuckie; loving mother-in-law, Bonnie Colvin; sister-in-law, Jennifer; mother, Patricia;...

Herman A. Kabara

Herman A. Kabara

Jun 25, 2014

Herman A. Kabara, Age 86, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Herman is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy (nee Dernulc); loving daughter, Debbie (Edward) Biros; cherished grandchildren, Joshua (Kristin), Ryan (Jenny), Meaghan, and Joseph; dear sister, Irene Baggett; dear sisters-in-law, Lois Pirc, Rosemary Malarich; special friends,...

Raymond E. Vargo

Raymond E. Vargo

Jun 22, 2014

Raymond E. Vargo, age 82, at rest on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Raymond is survived by his lifelong companion, Jean Harvey; children, Roxanne (William) Cerney and Renee Schouten; step-children, Bernadette (Ronald) Norton, Sarah (Dustin) Hill, Jeannie McPherson, Frederick Harvey and Theresa Harvey; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (the late Donald) Kesich and Irene (the late Chris) Nielsen; numerous...

Michael P. Duff

Michael P. Duff

Jun 22, 2014

Michael P. Duff Sr., Age 67, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 22, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Ruth Ann; loving children, Michael (Jennifer) and Sarah (Jerome) Zupancic; cherished grandchildren, Micaela Duff, Benjamin and Charlotte Zupancic; dear sisters, Ann (Glen) Bequette and Kathy Duff; devoted friends,...

Richard J. Churnovic

Richard J. Churnovic

Jun 22, 2014

Richard J. Churnovic Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014 with his loving wife by his side. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Audrey (nee Welz) Churnovic; children, Richard J. (Nancy) Churnovic Jr., Lynn (Michael) Miller, Janice (James) Coats, John A. (Sylvia) Churnovic, Mary Ann (Alan) Hemmingson, Lori Bond, Mark Churnovic,...

Adeline C. Rush

Adeline C. Rush

Jun 21, 2014

Adeline C. Rush (nee Fielder), age 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2014 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Adeline is survived by her children, Lindell (Barbara) Smith, Edith (Andrew) Pomykala, Marvin (Chris) Smith, Glen (the late Carolyn) Smith and Virginia (Fred) Thiel; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive....

Paula Mavec

Paula Mavec

Jun 18, 2014

Paula Mavec (nee Bajda), Age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Paula was born in Slovenia in 1942 and soon after her family escaped the country, spending five years in an Austrian refugee camp before immigrating to America in 1949 where she settled with her family...

Paul S. Babich

Paul S. Babich

Jun 18, 2014

Paul S. Babich, age 50, of Santa Barbara California, formerly of Plainfield, IL entered eternal life. Paul is survived by his parents, Matthew and Elizabeth (nee Moholick) Babich; two brothers, Mark (Lois) and David (Karen) Babich; one sister, Marybeth (Scott) Prier; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Michael, and Bridget Babich, Eric (Angelika) and Jacob (Sarah) Babich, Sara, Ryan, Nicholas, and...

Alene C. Gerl

Alene C. Gerl

Jun 16, 2014

Alene C. Gerl (nee Pearcy), Age 90, entered eternal life on Monday, June 16, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Alene is survived by her loving children, Andy (Tania) Taras, Karen DeBenedetti, Helene (Larry) Setmeyer, Rachelle Prodehl, and John (Ronae) Gerl; cherished grandchildren, Scott and Nick Taras, Mario (Lori), Darin (Dana), and Dedra DeBenedetti, Dawne (Dan) Mihelich,...

Helen F. Sameck

Helen F. Sameck

Jun 15, 2014

Helen F. Sameck (nee Pikush), age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Senior Star Residence in Romeoville. She was born to the late George and Frances (Benica) Pikush and resided in Crest Hill for most of her life. Helen is survived by her son Daniel (Susan); one sister, Margaret Videtich of Crest Hill; one...

Catherine Marie Rothamel

Catherine Marie Rothamel

Jun 14, 2014

Catherine Marie Rothamel (nee Sanford), Age 70, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 14, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Marie is survived by her loving sisters, Sandra (the late Ronald) Spisak, Charlene (the late Jerry) Pool, Cheryl (Paul) Pullara, Donna (Dave) Hanus, and Diane Sanford; loving brother, Tom Sanford; brother-in-law, Patrick Rothamel. She was the beloved...

Josephine F. Spanich

Josephine F. Spanich

Jun 13, 2014

Josephine F. Spanich (nee Zelko), Age 90, entered eternal life on Friday, June 13, 2014 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in Joliet on Christmas Day, Josephine was always proud to celebrate her birthday with baby Jesus. Mom was a gentle loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed by her entire family....

Geraldine L. Jankowski

Geraldine L. Jankowski

Jun 12, 2014

Geraldine L. Jankowski (nee Ashley) "Bum," age 81, at rest on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Geraldine is survived by her children, Kathleen (Richard) Luzbetak, Raymond (Ruth) Jankowski, Linda Anderson, Leonard (Ede) Jankowski, Maryanne (Sonny) Skole, Fr. James Jankowski; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Angie) Luzbetak, Charlene (Paul) Abbinati, Ron (Kim) Fowler, Chris (Bud) Stonebraker, Lori...

Robert F. George

Robert F. George

Jun 12, 2014

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