Share
Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center in Palos Heights, IL 60463
MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Credit Card, Personal Check or Cash
William Joseph Manella
Funeral services and interment will be private.
Ruth M. Koeller (nee Grueb)
Was born in 1924. She graduated from First Lutheran Grade School and Blue Island Community High School. After graduating from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio she spent a year as a secretary at Marshall Field’s Co. in the Loop. The next two and one half years she taught business subjects at what was then Luther Institute near the Chicago Stadium. She then completed her Master’s Degree at Colorado State College of Education in Greenley, Colorado and accepted a one year position in teaching business at Monmouth College. The next 30 years she enjoyed her position as a business education teacher at Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois where she and James met. They were happily married for almost 47 years; Jim passed away in 2008. Ruth is survived by her cousin Melrose Saller, Jim’s sister, brother and many nieces and nephews. Family & Friends will gather for a Memorial Service Thursday, March 28th, 11:00 a.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 W. McCarthy Road, Palos Heights. Interment at the First Lutheran Cemetery in Alsip was private.
Comments
-
My deepest sympathy to the Koeller family. Ruth will be deeply missed and always remembered.she was a class act lady and a tough act to follow.definately a child of God. I will miss my friend. May she Rest In Peace. God Bless,
Debbie Signore -
Deepest sympathy to the Koehler family.
She gave her whole heart to all the students at Reavis.
Now with beautiful angel wings above. The angel she was in helping so many students at Reavis.
Rest In Peace.
John J. Hardek
John Hardek was a devoted husband to the late Mary Ann Hardek for 61 years, and a beloved father to three children, Sherry, John Jr. and Mari Ann. He was also a loving grandfather to Bridget, Zach, Jon, Marianne, Catalina, John III, Maddison, Morgan, Nick and Ava. Fond brother of Robert (Rose) Hardek, Edward Hardek & and the late Diane (late Frank) Kralj. A kind uncle and dear friend of many. From humble beginnings, he was the first-born son of John and Angeline Hardek. He grew up in Chicago, attending St. Rita’s High School, before serving in the US Army, where he was stationed in Japan as a Lieutenant in the Ski Patrol. After coming home, he went on to graduate from the Business School at Northwestern University. He had an entrepreneurial spirit from the beginning, with his own Good Humor truck, as a proprietor of a discount store, in his days as a stock broker, and even sitting on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Throughout his life, he had a passionfor real-estate ventures. But one of his proudest accomplishments was serving as Trustee for the Village of Oak Lawn for many years. He truly was a pillar of the Oak Lawn Community. He was lucky enough to travel around the world, including RV camping trips across the U.S., hiking the Great Wall in China, scaling the ruins of Macchu Picchu, staking out the Grizzly Bears in Alaska, and even visiting Poland to get in touch with his roots. He loved boat rides in Lake Geneva, where he taught his grandchildren how to fish. Sunsets in Florida were another favorite, accompanied by rounds of rum and coke, noodle horse races, and many evenings as the leader of the Coconut Patrol. He gave selflessly to the Catholic Church and the Chulacana Mission. He was a master card player but by proxy, because we all know Mary Ann was the real shark. John lead a full life. He will be missed dearly. Visitation Sunday, March 24th from 3 until 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday, March 25th, 9:30 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Germaine Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Comments
-
To my dearest cousins.
Your father is now an angel, at peace and possibly doing a Polka
with his beloved wife so many fun memories of both your parents
Much love,
The watson cuzins???????☘️☘️☘️
Gloria M. Rasmussen
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial service Saturday, March 30th, 10:00 a.m. at the All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Interment at Saint James the Sag Cemetery was private.
Lillian H. Kobylarz (nee Lucas)
Visitation Friday, March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment will be private at the All Saints Polish National Catholic Cemetery.
Comments
-
I have very fond memories of Lilly, beginning with standing up to John & Jean Smolen's wedding many years ago in the Chicago cathedral. to seeing her at some family gatherings. My heart goes out to all in deep sympathy. She was a lovely and loving person.
Elizabeth Skala (nee Preza).
Beloved wife of the late Ronald Skala Sr. Loving mother of Lauria (Phillip) Vargas, Ronald A. Skala Jr. & Leisa (Sam) Carlino. Cherished grandmother of Lindsay (Roy) Bergeron, Ronald A. Skala III, Alexis Carlino & Zachary Skala. Adoring great grandmother of Trystan & Xander Bergeron. Visitation Sunday, March 17th from 4 until 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday, March 18th, 11:00 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127TH Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Leda Corsi (nee Toni)
Visitation Sunday, March 17th from 3 until 8 p.m. Chapel service Monday, March 18th, 10:00 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
James Edward Knoerr
Born July 5, 1933 to Charles G. Knoerr and Esther Behm Knoerr in Chicago, Illinois. He was also welcomed by his older brother, Donald Knoerr. Jim grew up in Chicago attending St. Peter’s Lutheran School, and Parker High School. During the Korean War Jim served in the Army, stationed at White Sands Missile Range. When he returned home he went to Union Carpentry School and became a Union Carpenter. Jim met his future wife, Miriam I. Benton, at a Lutheran Koinonia gathering and fell in love. They married on May 23, 1964 at First Lutheran church of Berwyn, Illinois. They made their home in Palos Hills, Illinois in 1964 and were blessed with two sons; Paul James and Peter Jon. Peter married Christine Hansen and they blessed Jim with a grandson, Robert Jon. Jim loved his home and family and was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Willow Springs. Winters during retirement were spent in Texas on the Gulf enjoying the beach and camping friends there. Here he developed and taught his wood carving skills. On March 6, 2019 Jim went to his heavenly home to meet his Lord and Savior. Jim will be missed by his family, brother and sister in law; Donald and Jane Knoerr, nieces, nephews and cousins. Family & Friends will gather Saturday, March 23rd, Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church, 212 S. Nolton Avenue, Willow Springs, IL Inurnment & Military Honors will take place at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL at a later date.
Comments
-
God be with you, Mimi, Paul, Peter & Chris & R.J; also to brother Don and Jane. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.
Goldie Lempers (nee Katsios)
Beloved wife of the late George S. Lempers. Loving mother of Cynthia (Phil) Doyce & Debra (Greg) Stanis. Proud grandmother of Tina (Matt) & Sean (fiancé Nina). Adoring great grandmother of Chelsea. Fond sister of Connie Nanos & the late; Nester, George & Angelo Nanos and Leonard Katsios. Dear aunt of Christine McMahon. Cherished great aunt of Heather (Mike) Giertuga & great - great aunt of Sophia & Mikey. Visitation Monday, March 18th from 3 until 9 p.m. with a Trisagion prayer service at 6 p.m. Chapel prayers Tuesday, March 19th, 9:00 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465, Service 10:00 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Ill.
Comments
-
Dear Cynthia and Phil,
I'm sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Μννήμη αιώνια, Ζοι σε σας. ΄ -
Chrissi, Heather & Lempers Family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very tough time. We love you and will always be there for you!
Lillian Trautsch
Loving mother of Cynthia Trautsch, Wendy (James) Benson, Kimberly (Steve) Cadagin, Alan (Pam) Trautsch & Kevin Trautsch. Cherished grandmother of Jose (Erica) Hernandez, Luis (Alex) Hernandez, Melina (Rick) Cano, Amanda Benson, Lillian Benson, James Benson, Kelsey Cadagin, Hannah Cadagin, Kaitlin Cadagin, Amanda Trautsch, Alana Trautsch, & Jacob Trautsch. Adoring great grandmother of 6. Fond sister of Nancy LaPapa & Ruth Nicolazzi Funeral services & interment will be private.
Grace M. Kruszka (nee Coccaro)
Family and friends will gather Saturday, March 23rd at Saint Alexander Church, 7025 West 126th Street, Palos Heights for a Memorial Mass 11:30 a.m. Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will be private.
N. Roger Peterson
Proud Carpenter in the Local 199 for over 65 years. Spent time in Palos Heights, IL and Green Lake, WI. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Fernlund) Peterson. Loving father of Karen Chandra & Dale (Karen) Peterson. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Meredith) Chandra, Jennifer (Jonathan) Welsh, Kimberly (Justin) Lee, Danielle (Josh) DeBoer & Megan (Fiance' Corey Grove) Peterson. Adoring great grandfather of Olivia & Claire Chandra and Cameron Welsh. Devoted son of the late; Nels & Elsa (nee Nelson) Peterson. Visitation Sunday, March 10th from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Chapel service Monday, March 11th 10:30 a.m. at the Kerrry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601 would be appreciated.
Michael David Murphy
Family and friends will gather Saturday, March 2nd at St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 West 159th Street, Tinley Park for visitation from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:15 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Comments
-
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mike and the fun we shared. All my sympathy to the family.
-
My condolences to Lorraine in the loss of her son, and to Kathy in the loss if her brother. So sorry to learn of Michael's passing. May he rest in peace. My prayers for the family is that God be with them.
Print 