All Tributes - Park Forest, IL

It breaks my heart to say that on February 23rd, 2023 after a long battle with illness, Simonette Bustos has passed away. She was taken that morning at RML Specialty Hospital.   Simonette was born to Alicia and Simon Bustos on January 9th, 1970. She spent her whole life fighting for independence due to get struggle with muscular dystrophy. During this struggle she found peace inn her apartment and adventures with family and friends.   Simmie loved her time at Horizon...

Jeff Allen Lane passed on to eternity February 18, 2023, at the Franciscan Health Hospital in Dyer, IN. Jeff was born in Harvey, Illinois on August 9, 1977, to Patricia Martens and Chuck Lane. He grew up in in the areas of Country Club Hills, Lansing, and Glenwood, Illinois where he excelled at baseball earning many different accolades and a nickname of the “Glenwood Legend”. In 1995 he graduated from Marian Catholic High School. After high school he was as an iron worker...

Lesa Marie Paczesny, 58, of Chicago Heights/park Forest, sadly left us on February 15,2023 following a battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Don and Barbara Paczesny. She is survived by her husband David Clanton, son Eric (Jeria) brother Brian (Jeanann), sister Stacy (Ronnie) step-siblings Tina and Steve and her loving grandchildren, Dakota, Isabella, Ilianna, Logan, Autumn and many friends and family. Lesa was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and dear...

James was born in Camden, MS to Isabella Chambers. He married Donna Dettbarn on November 28, 1996 in Las Vegas, NV. He retired July 31, 2018 after 30 years as a machinist at Yoshino America in University Park.  He was preceded in death by his Mother Isabella, his brother Roosevelt Harris, his sister Catherine Chambers and niece Diane Chambers.  He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife Donna, sisters Thelma Washington and Alice Chambers, brothers L.C. Chambers and Eugene Chambers,...

Richard “Rich” Schoenemann was born on August 25, 1943 in Chicago Heights to Helen DeFrank and Frederick Schoenemann. His family moved to Matteson where he attended grade school and he later attended high school at Rich East in Park Forest. One of Rich’s proudest accomplishments was leading the Matteson American Legion Drill Team. The many trophies they received are still on display at the Matteson American Legion. Rich was always quick to recall the many accomplishments...

James Farrell was born June 1935, in Villa Ridge, Il to James H and Monette Johnson. He was the first of seven children. James graduated from Lovejoy High School in Mound City, Illinois. he also attended Southern Illinois University for two years.  James Farrell's early years were in Villa Ridge and Carbondale, Il. In 1955, he moved to Jackson, Michigan where he worked for Yardman Industries. the company transferred him to Springfield, Massachusetts where he remained for his...

Through God, Crystal Jenna Harvey was born on January 27, 1988 to Valarie Wallace and Dana A. Harvey. She was born in Harvey Illinois. She was a sweet quiet little girl that just wanted hugs all the time. She enjoyed quiet times with her mother the most, as we watched our favorite movies. She had a flare for the arts. She was in 2 singing and dance groups in her teenage years. She was a great dancer. She had a unique soft soprano voice that simply amazed me. She furthered her art skills by...

Stephen Nelson, 51, of Cook County, IL, died unexpectedly at his home in January 2023. Stephen was born in 1971 in Cook County.  He attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Illinois State University, and previously worked as a teacher for Cooper Middle School in Buffalo Grove for more than 20 years.  He was also a talented musician, artist, and craftsman.  Stephen is survived by his mother Mary, sister Kristin, and brother Peter (Elizabeth), as well as two nephews, a...

Dana Lowell Wright passed away Friday, January 20th at Ascension Resurrection Hospital in Chicago, IL.  He was born at Augustana Hospital in Chicago, Illinois in October 1949 to Anne (Whittington) Wright and Dale Eugene Wright.  He graduated in 1968 from the Illinois School for the Deaf.  He started work with the United States Postal Service and retired after over 45 years of service.   Dana "Skip" Wright was a devout Christian.  He traveled all...