All Obituaries

Sylvia Marie Johns, born October 22, 1944 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to Paul and Frances Gavenda, passed away December 3rd , 2020 with her family by her side in Elmhurst, Illinois. Sylvia was the beloved wife of the late Donald R. Johns Sr. and the late Frank Labuda. She was also the loving mother of James (Cheryl) Labuda and Joseph (Peggy) Labuda; proud grandma of Lillian, Sophie, Danny, Megan, and Sarah; dear sister of the late Alan (Janice) Gavenda and Rita (Kenneth)...

Bernice Teresa Hornik (nee Patrykus) age 98 of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Alsip and Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood, passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2020 with her family by her side. Bernice was born December 14, 1921 to John B. and Rose Ambacker Patrykus in Chicago. Bernice met Francis "Frank" T. Hornik at the Trianon Ballroom. They were members of the Trianon’s elite Level 400 Club for the best ballroom dancers. Bernice and Frank were...

Ashley VanWaard, age 35; Loving mother of Paige Leggett; Dearest daughter of Peggy and John Meyer and the late Paul VanWaard; Fond sister of Jack VanWaard, Madeline Meyer and Maggie Meyer; Proud granddaughter of June and the late Jack O’Keefe and the late Dr. John and the late Marcella Meyer; Precious niece, cousin and a friend to many; Visitation Friday, September 11, 2020 at St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, from 10:00 a.m. until noon Mass....

Marcia A. Kelleher (nee Churchill) age 85. Beloved wife of the late Eugene W. Kelleher. Loving mother of Jean (Tim) O’Shea, Thomas (Kathleen) Kelleher and John (Janet) Kelleher. Cherished Granny of Brian (Melissa) O’Shea, Christie (Cort) Fornero, Scott O’Shea, Kim Kelleher, Jaime Kelleher (Carson Christen), Kara Kelleher and Keena Kelleher. Proud Great-Granny of Alexis and Dave Fornero; Emma and Sarah O’Shea; Kiley Kelleher. Dear sister of Bud (the late...

Darlyne Heilig (nee Flood) age 70; Cherished wife of the late Charles; Loving mother of Sean (Lindsay) Heilig; Adored grandmother of Connor and Charlie; Dear daughter of the late Lawrence and the late Rita Flood; Fond sister of Kathy (late Peter) McCarthy, Rita Petersen, Eugene Flood, the late Larry Flood, the late Daniel Flood and the late Regina Mundo; Aunt to many nieces and nephews; Donations to Sertoma Centre, 4343 West 123rd Street, Alsip, IL 60803 would be most appreciated. Funeral...