Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 24, 2014. Maureen O’Toole was a long-time artist in the southern suburbs, well known and well loved. She died this past summer after waging a ferocious battle with cancer. Tall Grass Arts Association invites you to join in community with her family and friends at the Tall Grass[Read More…]
Death Notices/Obituaries
Please check these funeral home listings on eNews Park Forest for up-to-date information:
Lain-Sullivan Obituaries
Panozzo Bros. Obituaries
Ryan Funeral Home, Ltd.
Tews Funeral Home
Former Village Trustee Cynthia Reed Dies
A woman sits outside the entrance to Village Hall Friday. The memorial bunting is to honor former Village Trustee Cynthia Reed. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Mourning bunting is draped over the entrance to Village Hall to commemorate the death of former Village Trustee Cynthia Jewel Reed. Reed served[Read More…]
Sally Kristen Ride, Ph.D., Trailblazing First American Woman In Space, 1951 – 2012
SAN DIEGO, Jul 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Sally Ride died peacefully July 23, 2012 after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sally lived her life to the fullest, with boundless energy, curiosity, intelligence, passion, commitment, and love. Her integrity was absolute; her spirit was immeasurable; her approach to[Read More…]
Death Notice: Doloris Duffy
Dolores Duffy passed away recently. She was the wife of former Village Trustee Pat Duffy. Pat Duffy died in 1992. The service was Saturday, May 19. Her death notice: Duffy, Dolores M. (nee O’Keefe) 53 year resident of Park Forest, IL. Beloved wife of the late E. Patrick Duffy; loving[Read More…]
Funeral Arrangements for ITC Artistic Director, Etel Billing
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2012. Visitation for Etel Billing will be held on Monday, April 2 from 2 to 8 PM at Lain-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Westwood Drive, Park Forest. The funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, April 3 at 11 AM at Lain-Sullivan, with burial at Beverly Cemetery,[Read More…]
Celebration of the Life of Joseph D. Magee
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2011. Joseph D. Magee was born to the proud parents Rosie (Hall) Magee and Branson Magee on November 13, 1915 in Prentiss, Mississippi. Joseph who was often referred to as “JD” was the first of nine children born into the union. Preceding Joseph in death were[Read More…]
Death Notice: Jill M. Cullen (nee McDannel)
Jill M. Cullen (nee McDannel) of Park Forest. Born May 9, 1961, died April 22, 2011. Devoted Mother of Heather, Brian and Amanda Cullen. Cherished Grandmother of Macayla and Leo Cullen. Loving Daughter of Margaret and the late Leonard McDannel. Dearest Sister of Andy Hartman, Peggy (Tom) Travis and the[Read More…]
Death Notice: G.B. Dancer, Jr.
Monee, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2011. G.B. Dancer, Jr., age 76 of Monee, Illinois passed away on March 8, 2011. Survived by his loving wife Camille “Babe” (nee Kaminski), children Ris, Michael, and Carye Dancer. Grandfather of Anthony and Alexys Dowling. Fond brother to the late Anita Watson, brother-in-law to Frank T.[Read More…]
Death Notice: Mike Borders
Michael Borders, 47 of Steger passed away on Thursday morning, February 17, 2011. He was born on September 10, 1963 in Chicago Heights; a son of Wayne and Joann Borders. Family members include his wife: Elizabeth “Beth” Borders, his mother: Joann Borders Frank, his mother-in-law: Patricia Artrip, his brothers: Larry[Read More…]
Rest In The Peace of Christ, Sr. Mary Joachim Blosl, OFM
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Sr. Mary Joachim Blosl, OSF, was a member of our family. Not by blood, but in ways far more important. Growing up, we knew her as Sr. Joachim, and she was stationed with my Aunt Jeannie, Sr. James Ann Germuska, for as long as I can[Read More…]