All Obituaries

Walter R. Kafka, age 93 of Glenwood, IL, passed to his heavenly home on April 15, 2019. He is survived by his sister, Annamae Brown, his loving children: Linda (Bill); Deborah (Pete); Don (Denise); his devoted grandchildren: Greg (Amy); Laura (George); Lisa; Amy (Ryan), Patrick; and Michelle (Kirk). He has 11 cherished great-grandchildren. Walter was preceded in death by loving wife, Lucille. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Walter was a World War II Purple Heart Recipient;...

It is with great sadness that the family of James Dennis Hanson announces his passing on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at the age of 79 years after a brief battle with Cancer. James will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Carol and his children, Audrey (Jay) Hanson, Chris (Michelle), Joalle (Robert) Desco, Phil (Masako), and Mike (Bree). Jim will also be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren, James Robert, Lilly, Alex, Gaby, Claire, Elyse, and Penny Pie and by sisters and...

Assunta Michelin, age 99, of Calumet City, IL formerly of Pullman passed away February 15, 2019. She is survived by her loving children: Tony (Sandy), Frank (Deborah), Claire (Lou) Bustios and Rita Davis; 8 cherished grandchildren; 8 precious great-grandchildren; numerous dear nieces and nephews. Assunta was preceded in death by her husband John and grandson Robert. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. from Rosemoor Funeral Home: 17943 S. Torrence Avenue,...

Robert Kenneth Hennis, age 72, of Oak Forest, Illinois, formerly of Roseland, passed away January 13, 2019. He is survived by his beloved wife Arlene (nee Pias); cherished sons: Edward K. (Minerva) and Robert N. Hennis; adored grandchildren: Valerie and Edward K. Hennis Jr.; dear cousins: Bernard Judeikis and Michael Holubiak. Visitation will be Friday, January 18, 2019 from 3-9 p.m. at Brady Gill Funeral Home: 16600 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Funeral Services will be...

Mary H. Lamacki (nee Kasper), age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Lansing, Illinois passed away November 13, 2018. She is survived by her children: Robert, Joe (Alisa) and Nancy (Mike) Adams; grandchildren: Megan, Jon, Nicole, Mary, Mike, Karyn, Abby and Karydan; great-grandchildren: Joey, Anthony, Michael, Caden and Molly; sister Diane. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Joseph. Funeral services Friday, November 16, 2018 directly at St. John Church: 301 S. Cottage Grove Avenue,...

PLEASE NOTE SERVICE LOCATION Allen W. Dommer "Bud", age 93, of Hammond, Indiana passed away October 30, 2018. He is survived by his children: Larry Dommer, Kathleen (David) Coryell and Barbara Rossi; grandchildren: Jason, Stephanie, Kera and Luke; and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 3, 2018 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 1219 Sheffield Avenue, Dyer, Indiana 46311. Interment services will be private. Allen...

Valeria M. Tomich (nee Block), age 90, a lifelong resident of Calumet City, IL passed away October 11, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband Carl Tomich; cherished children: Jamae Myers, Robert (Betty) Myers, Janelle (late William) Keegan and Laura Boss; adored grandchildren: Kristie and Anthony Kierna, Abigail, Alyssa, Olivia and Valerie Keegan; precious great-grandchildren: Jeff Christian, Jackson and Maksim Kierna; dear siblings: Frederick (Sharon) Block and Karen Griggs; numerous...

Thomas "Tom" Patrick Carroll passed away on April 14, 2018 in Chicago, IL, due to complications following heart surgery. He was 55. Thomas is survived by his wife Rachel; daughters: Catherine and Amanda; mother Florence; and sister Cheryl. He is preceded in death by his daughter Cassandra, father William; sister Catherine, and brothers: William Jr. and John. Thomas was born on March 3, 1963 in Evergreen Park, Illinois to parents William...

William C. Hendricks, age 85, of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Lima, Ohio passed away March 22, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife Lucille; loving children: Elaine (Nick) Lesko and Bill (late Kim); son-in-law Ed; 10 cherished grandchildren and 8 adored great-grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his first wife Catherine, daughter Joyce, and siblings Carl, Leah and Bob. Funeral Services Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 9:15 a.m. from Rosemoor Funeral Home: 17943 S. Torrence...

Michael Philip Ward, age 63, of Lansing, Illinois passed away March 18, 2018. Private arrangements entrusted to Rosemoor Funeral Home.