All Obituaries

Clara Wais, (nee Smaron), age 87, late of Winfield and Naperville, formerly of Posen; cherished wife of the late John; beloved mother of Anthony (Karen) and Thomas; loving grandmother of Samuel, Joseph and Sarah; sister of the late Raymond (the late Theresa), Eleonore (the late Jerome Zimny) and Walter Smaron; daughter of the late Walter and Sophie (nee Wozniak); aunt to many nieces and nephews. Clara spent almost her entire life in Posen. She was a parishioner of St....

Kim Kohn Zolna, 62, passed away March 9, 2019.  Beloved wife of Edward Zolna Jr.; loving mother of Michael and Timothy Zolna; doting grandmother of Elisabeth.  A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, March 30th, from 1:00 p.m. until time of celebration of life service at 6:00 p.m. at Adduci-Zimny Funeral Home, 14522 S. Western Ave., Posen.  Interment private.

Donna Fuller, 67, longtime owner of Dirty D's in Posen, passed away March 6, 2019. A strong and caring woman, Donna was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed. A memorial celebration of Donna's life will be held at Dirty D's on Saturday, March 23rd at 6:00 PM.

Barbara Ann “Nana” Cain, 72, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019.  She was the beloved daughter to Roy and Coletta (Holthouser) Cain on December 14, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky.  She eventually found her way to Illinois and made a place to call home for her and her family. She worked as a manager for Wendy’s for 8 years and upheld the life long career of world’s greatest Nana. Her hobbies included cooking, dancing/singing (off rhythm), and being...

Steve J. Zaper, Sr., age 97, WWII Veteran, formerly of Blue Island, late of Midlothian. Beloved father of Steven Jr., Richard (Bernice), Victoria, Kathleen, Michael, Anthony, the late Charles and Scott; cherished grandfather of Shelly Walton, Richard, Paul, Zachary, Gloria, Angelica and Jeramiah Zaper; great-grandfather of Megan, Colin Troka, Grace and Lily Walton, Emily, Charles John, Michael, and Madison Zaper. Retired employee of Standard Stamping and Perforating, and Accurate...

Larry “RIP” Rippe, 69, formerly of Blue Island, passed away Feb. 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Elena, nee Ubaldi; devoted son of Alice and the late Frederick Rippe; loving brother of Linda (the late Romas) Arbataitis and Lee (Cindy) Rippe and brother in law of Francesca (Mike) Guntenspergen and the late Silvio Ubaldi; cherished uncle of Julie (Joe) Helzer, Michael (Katie) Arbataitis, Jason (Sarah) Rippe, Suzanne (Tom) Murray and Jonathan Rippe, Marc (Yunyun) Ubaldi, Erika...

Grabowski, Veronica R. (nee Mach), age 85, late of Posen. Beloved mother of Edward, Bonnie, and Timothy; loving grandmother of Laura Figueroa, Charlotte Crismyre, Cara Koontz, Aaron and Christopher Dinovo, and Megan Porter; great-grandmother of Preston Porter and Adilyn Figueroa. Daughter of the late Martin and Sophia Mach. Veronica was a proud, devoted parishioner of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr, a dedicated Lector and member of the Altar and Rosary Society. In addition to her parish,...

Jedlinski, Ronald D. Cherished son of the late Chester and Frances nee Lapcis; loving brother of Joann Owens; uncle of Cheryl Henker; great-uncle of Lindsey (Jeffrey) Lachapell and the late Allison Cieslak; and great great-uncle of Mason and Parker Lachapell. Proud, devoted parishioner of St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish, current chair of the parish finance committee and Minister of the Eucharist. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 PM, Funeral Wednesday 10:15 AM from Adduci-Zimny Funeral Home,...

David Niemeyer, 78, longtime resident of Posen, passed away February 14, 2019. Beloved husband of Veronica, nee Rzepa; loving father of Mark (Stephanie), Michael (Jean) and Matthew (April); cherished papa of Samantha, Javon, Jonathon, Jennifer, Justin and Jayson; dearest brother of Peter Niemeyer and Susan (Jared) Peterson; fond uncle of Julie Gullifer, Jared Peterson and Sonnet Fetzer.   Visitation Sunday, Feb. 17th, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Adduci-Zimny Funeral Home, 14522...

Carol Marie Chandick (nee Garland), 61, of Millersville, MO (formerly Posen, IL) passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 5, 2018, surrounded by her family at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis after a long and brave fight with Lymphoma. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Carolyn Rybicki and her sisters Lori Bernas (Rybicki) and Nadine Garvin (Garland). Carol leaves behind the love of her life and soulmate of 24 years, Rick Chandick, her four children David (Crystal)...