All Obituaries

Willard B. Klepser, 85, passed away January 21, 2021. Beloved son of the late Helen and Bill Klepser; loving brother of Sandra (Paul) Korman, Shirley Prior, Earl Klepser, Frances Child, the late Richard Klepser his twin the late Irene Ralson, , the late Robert Klepser, the late Nancy Chalmers, the late David Klepser and the late Edwin Klepser; cherished uncle and great uncle of many. Special thanks to Trinity Services for taking such good care of Willard. Visitation Saturday, January...

Roman Romero-Velasquez, age 49, of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2021.   Roman is the loving husband to Sara Montiel-Curiel; devoted father to Roman (Amisaddai) Romero, Ivan (Juana) Romero, Araceli (Estevan) Romero, Miguel Romero; proud grandfather to Magaly, Arely, Evelyn, Raquel, Cesar, Marely, Alyn, Edgar, Roman, Jonathan, Christian, Erick, Yazmin, Keyli, and an additional grandchild to be born soon.   Roman enjoyed spending time with his...

Kenneth Hammond, age 68, retired funeral director and former manager of Kenny Brother for 38 years. Proud member of Teamsters Local 727.    Devoted son of the late Lucille M “Sue” and the Late Charles F. Hammond; loving grandson of the late Hattie M. (nee Marefke) and the late Leo J. Galbert; dear brother of the late Richard D. (Bridget nee Doogan) Hammond and Susan King; fond uncle of Aby (Mark) Lojkutz and Scott (Kellie) Ayres; great uncle Teagan McKenna, Connor...

Marie J. O’Connor, age 77, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021 with her loving family at her side.   Marie is the loving wife of the late Thomas O’Connor; beloved mother to Suzanne (Howard) Stephens, the late Christine O’Conor, Tom  (Jennifer) O’Connor, Holly (Edward) Valentino, Martin (Connie) O’Connor; proud  Nana to Joshua (Becca) Stephens, Joseph (Erica) Stephens, Justin (Katie Robuck) Stephens, Gage and Christina...

Kathryn T. Betancourt (nee Wheeler), 89, of Tinley Park, IL passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Richard Betancourt for 70 years; loving mother of Richard A. Betancourt Jr., the late David Betancourt and Mark E. Betancourt; dearest sister of the late Doris (Henry) Gillen and the late Regina (Vincent) Lynch; cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services are private.

William E. Solger, 93, of Oak Forest, IL. Passed away January 14, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth; loving father of the late Michael (Helen) Solger, Debra Jo Altman, Diane Lee Solger and Donna Beth (John) Anzalone; cherished grandfather of 9 and 12 great grandchildren; dearest brother of Maryann (the late Russell) Paulin, the late Margaret (Gerrit) Bles. William was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Visitation Wednesday, 4 - 9 PM at...

Judith Lynn (nee Anker) Kovalcik, age 59, of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.   Judith is the loving wife to Chris Kovalcik, devoted mother to Zachary Kovalcik, loving daughter to the late Bernard and Bonnie Anker; cherished sister to Diana (Jeff) Olthoff; beloved aunt to Jon Olthoff, Ben Olthoff, Rachel (Bob) Malkowski, David (Jennifer) Olthoff, Aaron (Tiffany) Olthoff, and Wesley (Roberta) Rohan; sister-in-law to Althea...

Anne N. Herbach (nee Neverdovsky) age 100, of Tinley Park, IL, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2021.   Anne is the beloved wife of the late George Herbach; loving mother of the late Donna Marie Lill; fond mother-in-law to Glenn (Brenda) Lill; devoted grannie of Loriann (Charles) Fordham, Jordan (Mindy) Lill, Heather Lill, Nathan (Jeni) Lill, Amanda (Scott) Davis, Denise Rangel, and Ashley Lewis-Lill; great-grandmother to 8; cherished friend to Georgene and Zenon Gawel, Pat and...

Mary M. Kester (nee O’Connor), Age 90, of Orland Park, formerly of Evergreen Park. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late John H. Kester; Loving mother of Christine (Bill) Enders, Jack (Linda), Bob (Patti), and Joe (Alicia) Kester; Proud grandmother of Alyssa, Becky, Matt, Kelly, Mike, Katie and Amanda; Cherished great-grandmother of Mason and Everleigh. Due to Covid Tier 3 restrictions, private cremation rites will be accorded. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with her...

Mark D. Harmon, 61, of New Lenox, passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee O’Neill); Devoted father of Mark (Meredith Swanson) Harmon, and the late Joseph and Daniel Harmon; Dear son of the late Guy and Violet Harmon; Many loving brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 10:00AM until time of Memorial Mass 11:00AM  at St. Jude’s Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox. All...