Janis M. Valluzzi
Aug 28, 2026
Janis Marie Valluzzi, née Kalush, age 78, of Homer Glen. Beloved wife of Daniel for 56 years. Loving mother of Jayson (Wendy) Valluzzi and Adam (Jaynel Santos) Valluzzi. Devoted grandmother of Curtis, Carter and Carson. Cherished daughter of the late Dorothy and Henry Kalush. Dear sister of the late Marlene (the late William) Cazeau. Fond aunt of Jeanann (Brian) Paczesny,...
Charles L. Mayor
Oct 13, 2026
Charles “Chais” L. Mayor, age 75, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026, surrounded by his daughters. Born on February 22, 1951 in San Agustin, Romblon Philippines, to the late Juan and Patria Mayor. Charles came to the United States in 1979. First residing in Orland Park, then relocating to Chicago, before settling in Homer Glen, in 1991....
Salvador Francisco Valldeperas
Oct 11, 2026
Salvador Francisco "Sal" Valldeperas, 87, Army Veteran, of Chicago, Illinois, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Sal's life was rooted first and foremost in his Catholic faith. From his earliest years, he held a deep devotion to Our Blessed Mother. He entrusted his family, his work, and his whole life to her care. He read the Bible every day,...
Kenneth L. Schlott
Oct 10, 2026
Kenneth L. Schlott, age 85, of Homer Glen, formerly of Hickory Hills, raised in Bartelso, IL, passed away peacefully at home. Loving husband of Phyllis for 63 years. Proud dad of Brian, Brad and Kristin (Tom) Woods. Proud papa of Maggie (Jonathon) Burke, Kaitlyn, Matt, Andy, Taylor, Ryan and Kyle. Great-grandpa to Scarlett and Ethan. Dear brother of Sandra (the...
Sean P. McNelis
Oct 10, 2026
Sean McNelis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, surrounded by his four children. He was 90 years old.
Sean focused his life on God, family, and friends, and found his greatest happiness in sharing stories and a meal with those he loved. He was a charismatic man...
Janice L. Denton
Oct 10, 2026
Janice L. Denton, age 77 of Bridgeview, IL, born in Plymouth, Indiana.
Devoted daughter of the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hall) Denton. Loving sister of Harold Denton and Ron Denton. Dearest friend of Donna Dunn.
Janice was a 1967 graduate of Rich Township High School. She was an employee of Ace Hardware and True Value. Janice found great joy in raising...
Thomas V. Ryan
Oct 9, 2026
Thomas V. Ryan, U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, age 77, of Mokena, formerly of McLeansboro, IL. Beloved husband of Chris (nee Schaefer). Dear cousin of Thomas Maulding. Cherished son of the late Edward and Helen. Dearest brother of the late Connie Ryan. Uncle of Kevin (Julie) Schaefer, James Schaefer, Kelly Schaefer, Julie Schaefer and Jennifer Schaefer.
Services are private.
Thomas worked for Union...
George D. Zielinski, Jr.
Oct 8, 2026
George D. Zielinski Jr. LEMONT, IL —
George D. Zielinski Jr., of Lemont, Illinois, formerly of Palos Park, Illinois, passed away on October 8, 2026, at Northwestern Palos Hospital, following a long battle with cancer and an autoimmune illness.
George was born on July 3, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to George Zielinski Jr. and Helena (nee Florczak) Zielinski. He was the eldest...
Thomas Beranek
Oct 6, 2026
Thomas D. Beranek, age 99, World War II Navy Veteran and Architect, of Lockport. Beloved husband of the late Marion, née Powell. Loving father of Carol Allen, Teresa (the late Jim) Ridge, Mary (Ed) Hodina, Marge (David) Trocki, Joanne (John) Wroblewski, Thomas Beranek and Nicky (Jim) Calderaro. Devoted grandfather of Michele (Steve) Yancy, Marc (Antonella) Nechtman, Rachel (Brad) Fischer, Tony...
Ryszard Chomiak
Oct 2, 2026
ŚP. Ryszard Chomiak
Ryszard Chomiak urodził się 31 lipca 1937 roku w Tarnowie. Jego życie nie było łatwe. Jako dziecko doświadczył trudnych lat wojny, głodu i rozłąki z ojcem. Te doświadczenia nauczyły go siły, wytrwałości i wiary w lepsze jutro.
Na emigracji ciężko pracował, aby zapewnić rodzinie lepsze życie. Ryszard był człowiekiem o wielkim sercu. Bardzo kochał swoją żonę, dzieci i całą...