All Tributes - Park Forest, IL

Donna Rae Green (nee Egan and better known as GG, Gramma, Queen Bee, MaDonna, Don, Mrs. Green, the terminator, the OG) passed away peacefully at her home in Park Forest on September 13th, 2023. She was born on July 26, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Warren and Elsie (nee LaPointe) Egan. She married the love of her life, Arthur E. Green. She is survived by her daughters: Cynthia and Kimberly, aka Cindy Lou and Kimmy, respectively; grandchildren: Andy (Paula) Fleck, Matthew Green,...

Eric Lewis was born March 23,1967to Willie Oscar Lewis and Aretha Louise Brown. He was the third child out of five children born to his parents. Eric was preceded in death by his beloved farther and his older brother Kenneth Lewis. Although Eric never married, he experienced great love in his life and even though he doesn’t have any biological children Eric was an outstanding and loving father figure to many. Eric was surrounded by love from his family and friends, he was no...

David M. Christman, age 67, of Park Forest, Illinois, entered into rest on August 24, 2023. David was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Nelson and Esther Christman on May 17, 1956. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Governor’s State University and his CPA from the University of Illinois.  He furthered his education with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Maryland University College.  David was a U.S. Army veteran serving 20 years.  He...

Mark Allen Gilbert, 61 years old, of Monee IL, passed away on August 18, 2023 in Harvey, IL. Visitation will be 4-7pm, Friday September 1st, 2023 at Lain Sullivan Funeral Home in Park Forest, IL On Saturday, September 2nd, there will be a graveside service for Mark Allen Gilbert at his final resting place at Maple Hill Cemetery in Westfield, IL at 1pm. Mark was born at Ingalls Hospital to Richard Gilbert and Margo Tullos on July 20th, 1962. He married Diane Celarier Gilbert on September...

Gloria A. Hebert was born September 29, 1940 in Chicago Heights, IL to Leo and Mary Zizic who preceded her in death. She graduated from Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, IL where she later joined the planning committee for class reunions. She then went to college where she received an associates degree in music.  She married John Hebert who preceded her in death and out of their union they had 3 beautiful children Sherry, John and David. They settled in Park Forest South before...

Gwen E. Gressel, age 62, one of the world's truly good and pure souls, passed away with loved ones by her side on Juy 26, 2023. She was born February 19, 1961, in Blue Island, IL. Gwen was the embodiement of love and kindness from the moment earth knew her. The middle daughter of Eugene and Linda Gressel, she filled their home with warmth, empathy, and faith- she was the heart that held the family together. Gwen shared an unbreakable bond with her sisters Della and Melinda [Mindy], and...

Mary “Carol” Brzeszkiewicz, age 86, passed away on July 20, 2023, in Matteson, IL. Beloved wife of the late Jacob “Jack.” Loving mother of Elaine (Jerry) Johnson, Gregory (Liz), Mark, Daniel (Kathy), Paul (Ann Marie), and the late Ann Marie. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Amanda), Adam (Sarah), Alex, Chadd, Rachel, Kyle, Paige, McKayla (Carlos, fiancé), Morgan, Raven (Pedro, fiancé), Stephen, Jacob, and Mia. Proud great grandmother of Jonah and Aiyden....

Elaine Diane Maxwell - Washington (Judy) as we affectionately called her, was our family’s very much loved, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Strong in her faith, Judy consistently followed God’s call, and entered His kingdom on July 15, 2023, after a brief, yet courageous battle with lung cancer. Judy was born in Washington D.C. on April 24,1949. She was the third of seven daughters (Barbara, Bernice, Elaine, Rita, Linda, Jackie, Regina) and one...

Darrell C. Daniels was born on June 27, 1958 in Mobile, AL. to John and Mattie Daniels, Sr. He was the ninth child of ten children. Darrell was preceded in death by his father, John Sr.; mother, Mattie; and Brother John Jr. Darrell moved to Chicago, IL. At an early age. He attended Gage Park High School and later enlisted in the United States Army where he served three years. While in the service, Darrell received the Humanitarian Service Medal as well as the Army Commendation Medal as a...

Charles L. Williams, son of Johnnie M. Jones and the late Lucius Harvey, was born on February 1, 1951 in Rosedale, MS. Six siblings preceed him in death, Tyrone Jones, Odessa Jones, Jeanette Williams, Tommy L. Jones, Kenneth Harvey, Phyllis Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his father Thomas L. Jones and loving family members Melvin Griffin, Patricia Williams, Odessa and Charles Terry.  Charles L. Williams attended Rosedale High School in rosedale, MS where he received his...