Michael J. Sullivan, 67, of Park Forest, passed away at home Wednesday June 9, 2021. He was born in Chicago September 14, 1953, son of Burnett and Kathryn (Curran) Sullivan. Mike was employed as an inhalation therapist at Children’s Habilitation Center in Harvey for over 30 years. Michael is survived by 4 sisters, Mary (Vincent) Zopel, Sheila (the late Thomas) Burke, Anne (Robert) Himes, Therese (Lester) Tukan and 2 brothers; Neil (Carol) and Patrick. Many nieces, nephews and other...

Camille Blume of Hendersonville, TN passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at the age of 82.  She died from complications resulting from 2 recent bouts of pneumonia. She was born on August 16, 1938 in Cao Bang, Vietnam. She was preceded in death by her parents and two siblings. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Roger Blume and her daughter Marie Dearman of South Carolina. Having formerly lived in this area, Camille moved with her husband to Tennessee for his job opportunity. The...

Russell R. Mastny, 77, passed Monday May 24, 2021. He was born April 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. He was employed as a meat cutter for Jewel Food Stores for many years. Russ enjoyed all kinds of sports, especially golf. He enjoyed watching the History Channel and was very knowledgeable in war history. Russ is survived by his wife of 55 years Carole, a son Steven, 2 daughters; Lisa (the late Kenneth) Rodriguez, Nancy (Wayne) Skimerhorn and 3 grandchildren; Michael, Natalie, Domingo...

William Klien,79 of Park Forest passed away Monday May 24, 2021 at Olympia Fields Hospital. He was born February 4, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, son of Chester and Grace (Earl) Klien.  Bill proudly served in the United States Army where he was in the signal corps. He was employed as a Chemical Operator for 45 years; working for such companies as Nutrasweet, Takasago and IPPE where he was promoted to plant manager. He was Involved in the Boy Scouts of America for many years serving as Cub...

Memorial Visition will be June 12th, 1pm until time of service 2pm at Flossmoor Community Church, 2218 Hutchison Rd., Flossmoor, IL 60422. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions to Feed My Starving Children www.fmsc.org are appreciated. you may contact them at 708-798-2800

Denise Ann Gehrt, 69, of Park Forest, passed away Thursday May 20, 2021. She was born October 2, 1951 in Maywood, IL, daughter of James and Virginia (Grupe) Dwyer. Denise was a Registered Nurse in the O.B./Special Care Nursery for 45years, working at several hospitals including Palos Hospital, Silver Cross Hospital and Ingalls Hospital. Denise enjoyed playing cards, boating, traveling but most of all spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Gary, 2...

Elizabeth “Bette” Smith (née Schaefer) of Park Forest passed away May 20, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Schaefer, August 1, 1941, in Adams, Minnesota, the youngest of 12 children. She married her high school sweetheart, Harlan Smith in 1962 and lived in Minneapolis, MN until 1969 when they moved and lived in Park Forest for the past 52 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Harlan, daughters Heidi...

Mary M. Morrise, 88 or Park Forest passed away Tuesday May 18, 2021. She was born in Webb, Mississippi on January 9, 1933; daughter of John and Katherine (Anderson) Cummings. Mary graduated from the Chicago Teachers College and was an elementary school teacher for 8 yrs. After her teaching career,  she was employed as a phone operator at R.R. Donnelly & Sons for many years. Mary enjoyed reading, church worship service, roller skating, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with...

Grenith M. Siebert, 82 of Park Forest passed away Wednesday May 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 7, 1938 in Bessemer, Michigan, daughter of George and Gladys (Mandelin) Mattson. Grenith was employed as a secretary with Governor State University for over 35 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening but most of all she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Grenith is survived a son, Barry, a daughter Christie (Paul) Schwellenbach, 2...

Marion G. Berglund, nee Bergstrom, 95, passed away on May 10, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Roger Berglund, beloved daughter of the later Herbert and Hedwig Bergstrom; dear cousin of Rodney (Christine) Philgren, Randall (Ginny) Philgren and the late Richard and Robert Philgren; dear sister-in-law to Delores Berglund and the late Norman Berglund and the late Ruth Palmatier; dear friend of Linda and Tom Dal Santo and Eugene and Deb Butcher. She was also a fond cousin and aunt to many. A...