Elizabeth “Liz” Wilson, age 93, longtime resident of Richton Park, most recently of Mokena passed away peacefully January 11. Beloved wife of Donald Crowley for 24 years until his death and beloved wife of Leonard Wilson for five years until his death. Liz was the loving mother of Cheryl Marquardt (Jerald) and Lucinda Derry (Mark) and Stepmother to John Wilson (Lynnley), Janet Woods (David), Joyce Kolavo (Tom), Jeff Wilson (Debbie) and Jane Bunnell (Dave). Liz was the grandmother...

Mary Ann Entsminger was born in Sesser, Illinois, daughter of Harry and Ruby Isom on April 24, 1939. She grew up in Posen, Illinois and graduated from Bremen High School in Midlothian in 1957. Mary was employed as a secretary at Bloom High School for the assistant principal. She married Bert Entsminger on October 17, 1981. They loved to dance and were members of several dance clubs; they participated regularly in line dancing and square dancing. She loved photography and taking...

Stege, Ruth N. (nee Seehausen) Age 87, long-time resident of Matteson, recently residing in Varna, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 3rd, 2022. Beloved wife of Arvin for 67 years; loving mother of Susan (William) Kennedy, the late Thomas (Diane) Stege, and Sandra (Mark) Isaac. Proud grandmother of Bill (Ashley) Kennedy, Katherine (Clint) Paraday, Andrew Stege, Tracey (Matt) Travis, Erik Kennedy, Brandon (Tracy) Isaac, Debra (Roderick) Quiambao, Kristin Kennedy, and Shannon Kennedy....

Phyllis Ardell Tobeck, 91, of Richton Park, IL passed away on December 26th after a lengthy, fearless battle with heart failure and COPD. Phyllis was born on February 28th, 1930 to Nicholas and Lyda Schaefer in Homewood, IL. In the 1940s, she met Henry William Tobeck, and they wed in 1954, going on to have 6 children: Richard, Margorie, Susan, Phillip, Bruce, and David. Throughout her whole life, she spent her time always taking care of her family, selflessly. She really enjoyed pool time...

Gretchen Lou Haught (Gann) (September 24, 1934 – December 23, 2021) On December 16th, 2021, Gretchen had a mild stroke that led to bleeding problems in her brain, she never regained consciousness, She passed peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 23rd at her home in the care of care givers and her youngest son. Gretchen Haught was born near Moberly Missouri, September 24th ,1934 daughter of Louis and Dorothy Gann. She graduated high school at Moberly Junior College (High...

Margaret A.(Moore) Burnap, 63, of Chicago Heights passed away Monday December 20th, 2021. She was born November 22, 1958 to Charles and Mary Moore of Park Forest, the oldest of four children. Margaret graduated Rich East High School in 1976. A lifelong resident of the south suburbs, Margaret was an Administrative Assistant for a non-profit organization working specifically to educate special-needs youth. Margaret is survived by her husband of 35 years, Steven, and their children William,...

Susan Marie White, 72, of Steger, IL, passed away on December 17, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born on March 5, 1949, to Francis John Hartney Jr. and Virginia Ann Hartney née Pidanick in Blue Island, IL.  After graduating from Fenger high school in 1967, she went on to work as an executive secretary.  Later she returned to school for an Associate of Arts degree in mental health specializing in substance abuse and domestic violence and worked...

Linda Kiser passed away December 15, 2021. Proceeded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Kiser, parents Floyd Kramer, Phoebe Wright and step father James Wright. Linda has two sons Rich (Sharon) and Douglas. Three grandsons, Robert, Hunter (Kat) and Richard. Survived siblings, Susan (Lawrence) N.D., Becky N.D., Steve (Cindy) and Ross. Linda was a dog and horse lover. She worked for N. Central Region Dressage as a show secretary and manager. She also the Registrar at U of C Law Office.

Foley, Karen T (nee DeVries) Age 79, longtime resident of Park Forest, most recently Olympia Fields passed away peacefully December 15th. Beloved wife for 59 years to the late Earl W Foley, loving mother to David Foley (Doreen), and Shannon Gahan (Kevin). Proud grandmother to Nichole Foley and Meaghan Szczecina (Tyler); Great grandmother to Charlotte and Blake. Preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Vivian DeVries and her brother Garrett (Janice). Karen was an avid collector of...