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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1997
Page
10
James A. Marquart, longtime Crete resident and former Chicago Heights chemist, dies at 84. Diana A. Carr, Hazel Crest retiree and Zayre buyer, passes away at 63. Johnnie L. Kennedy, Chicago Heights native known as Doc, dies at hospital aged 41. Walter J. Gribben, Park Forest lawyer, dies at 61 with service and burial planned in Illinois.
Jelon Dodd of Chicago Heights died at service at New Life Baptist Church in Chicago Heights with interment at Washington Memory Gardens Homewood. Visitation precedes the service at Robert McCullough Funeral Home Ford Heights. Dodd born Feb 23 1976 in Chicago Heights survived by parents Willie and Eddie, sister Tasha, five brothers and fiancee Lakiesha Buckley. William VanderWoude of Thornton died Oct 23 in Hazel Crest with memorial at Thornton United Methodist Church and interment Skyline Memorial Park Monce. VanderWoude born April 23 1930 in South Holland was a self employed remodeler and former Thornton Lions Club president. Nancy Clark family notices list two daughters Brenda Olson and Terri Kulik, a son John, sister Ellen Nelson, and three grandchildren. Arrangements handled by Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home South Holland.
Wilma M. Friesser nee Nichols a longtime Richton Park resident died at 92 after a brief illness. Born September 18 1920 in Chicago she was a homemaker. Survived by husband Walter daughter Patricia Blue sons Gregory and Jeffrey eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements by Lain Sullivan Funeral Home Park Forest.
Jermaine P. Clopton of Chicago Heights died Friday Oct 24 at La Rabida Hospital in Chicago. Born Oct 25 1980 in Chicago Heights, he is survived by his mother Dorothy Miller sister Cheryl Miller and brothers Douglas Clopton and Raymond Miller, all of Chicago Heights. Funeral home Alonzo Davis in Chicago Heights may be contacted at 757-5050 for arrangements.
Donald P. Sons of Beecher died Saturday October 25 at home. Funeral arrangements are pending with Smits Funeral Homes Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment is planned for Oak Hill Cemetery Hammond. Born September 18 1933 in Chicago Heights he was a self employed farmer. Survived by wife Patricia nee Woodward daughters Teresa Drake Audrey Grutzius sons Ashley and Wesley a sister and three brothers.
Fred J. McInerney, born November 8, 1926 in Chicago, died October 20 in Homewood. A longtime U.S. Postal Service letter carrier, he left a daughter Annmarie Goodman and a stepdaughter Regina Anton, plus a brother Robert and a grandson Brian. Wife Lilly predeceased him in 1991. Services were held at Smits Steger Memorial Chapel and interment at Assumption Cemetery. Diabetes Foundation.
Yolanda L Stracci Julian of Chicago Heights died Oct 16. A Mass at St Liborius Steger, burial Calvary Cemetery followed. survived by husband Henry, daughter Joyce, sons Henry Jr and Ron, and sister Corrine. Graciela Gascon Cruz of Mexico, late of Chicago Heights, died Oct 23. A 10 a.m. Mass at St Paul Catholic, burial Assumption Cemetery Glenwood. survived by husband Jesus, three daughters Alicia Javier Sahagun Norma Verduzco Olga Cruz, son Jesus Cruz Jr, five sisters, a brother and three grandchildren.
Edward S Kotynski of South Holland died Oct 19 at Mercy Health Care Center. Visitation today 1 to 3:30 pm at Spirit of God Fellowship Church and funeral at 4 pm. interment Memory Lane Memorial Park Schererville. He was born Jan 1 1924 in Chicago and worked as an insurance agent. survived by wife Virginia and 9 children. 26 grandchildren. Elizabeth S Tierney formerly of Duncombe Iowa, resident of Park Forest, died Oct 22 in Chicago. A memorial Mass was held at St Irenaeus Church Park Forest. she was a retired teacher active in community service and affiliated with Freedom Hall and School Districts 163 and 227. survived by children and five grandchildren. memorials to Park Forest Library and Cancer Society or Tierney Memorial Fund.
William Ghess of Matteson died October 22 at Columbia Olympia Fields Hospital. A service was held at Cathedral of Joy in Flossmoor with Rev. Samuel Hinkle. interment at Restvale Cemetery in Alsip. He was born April 25, 1934, in Chicago. Survived by wife Marion. seven daughters Cassandra Bernadine Diane Griscillia Monika Samella Regina. son Lister. sister Ozhe. brother Leon. 19 grandchildren. W.W. Holt Funeral Home, Harvey.
Helen A. Wiatrowski nee Kaveckas a 25 year resident of Country Club Hills died October 22. Funeral Mass at St Lawrence O Toole Mattoon officiated by Rev Soriano. Interment in St Casimir Cemetery Chicago. Born July 14 1918 in Chicago she retired after 10 years as food service director at Roseland Community Hospital. Survived by four daughters four daughters eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren a sister and her husband Stanley died May 20 1993.
Irene M Weber nee Wall of University Park died October 23 at home. Services Monday 9:15 am from McKenzie Funeral Home Oak Forest to 10 am Mass at St Emeric Catholic Church Country Club Hills. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Worth. She was born October 19 1921 in Joliet and was a homemaker. Survived by son Anthony Weber and brother Matt Wall. husband Anthony died 1984.
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