Joseph E. Nowak age 80, of Matteson, Illinois passed away on December 9, 2019.  Loving husband of Diane (nee  Robinson ).  Beloved dad to Michael Nowak, David (Jana) Nowak, Sharon (Andy) Thompson, Susan Reno, Sandy (Rick) Nowak-Kekelik, Joe (Nickie) Nowak, Jim Nowak, Charee (Montego) Cason, Joseph (Myla) Robinson and Askel (Lori) Robinson.   Cherished grandfather of 22; great grandfather of many.  Fond brother to Eugene (Lydia) Nowak and the late Carol (late Col. Aaron) Samuel.  Dear brother in law to Linda (Rodney) Hunt and Askel (Jeanie) Grant.  Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Mary (nee Pienczak) Nowak.  Uncle to many nieces and nephews.   Joseph worked for The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Of America Local Union 0054.

Visitation Wednesday, December 18^th  from 2PM until 8PM at Steger Funeral Home, 125 E Steger Road (34^th Street), Steger, IL.  Funeral Service on Thursday at 10:30AM at the funeral home.  Info. call (708) 755-3400.

Phillip Michael King Sr., 71 years old entered eternal peace on Friday, December 6, 2019. He was the only son of the late Dorothy Chapman (Williams) and Louis Williams. Phillip was born and raised on the southside of Chicago. He attended and graduated from Warren High School. He went on to graduate from Roosevelt University in 1972 with a Bachelor’s in Biology. He later went on to receive his master’s in environmental health sciences. Phillip worked for the city of Chicago as an Environmental Health Practitioner. He retired after 25 years of dedicated service. He married the love of his life, Julia Marie King in 1972, who preceded him in death (d. 2019). Phillip and Julia spent 56 years together, 46 of those years married. They truly had an inseparable marriage. They loved, fought, grew, conquered and learned what true love was. 1 Corinthians 13:1, “Love is patient, love is kind”. From this union three children were welcomed: Phillip M. King Jr. (d.1977) Cory T. King (Bunch)-Darrell Felicia J. King (Heady)-Kenneth Phillip is also survived by seven grandchildren; Kylan (20), Robert (17), JuliaJordyn (12), Phillip (11), Steven (8), Kendal (8), and Brenden (7). He is also survived by his siblings, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends he met along the way in his journey of life. “Phil”, as he liked to be called, was an awesome man. He was a Christian, hardworking, family oriented man, who loved reading, sports, and music. He had a zest for life! Dubbed the world’s oldest teenager. Phil was baptized in 1994 at the First Baptist Church of South Holland. He was funny, witty, charming, very intelligent and relatable to many. A teacher of life lessons. Phillip was a practical man. A lot of his sayings and truisms came from the bible and his personal experiences. He would always say, “Never get broke doing anything”, or, “Never let anyone take up space in your head unless they are paying you rent”. He was a genius, to say the least. He will forever be missed. We love you, Daddy. Thank you for it all!

Terri L. D’Apice age 63 longtime resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on November 29, 2019.  Beloved mother to Donald (Natalie) Robertson. Cherished grandmother to Kaitlyn, Gabriella, and Olivia Robertson.  Loving sister to Kathleen (Robert) Rotoloni and Deborah (Gerard) Schrementi.  Beautiful aunt to Daniel Schrementi, Valerie Schrementi, Rachel Rotoloni and Cara Shone.  Preceded in death by her parents Dante and Vera (Cappelletti) D’Apice.

Visitation Tuesday, December 3^rd  from 2:00PM until 8PM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Road), Chicago Heights, IL 60411.  Funeral Mass at 10AM on Wednesday at St. Kieran Catholic Church in Chicago Heights, Illinois.  Inurnment at Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, Illinois at a later date.  Info: (708) 754-0016.   Kerrparzygnotfuneralhome.com

Rosemarie “Tammy” Slavik (nee Tambrini) age 71 longtime resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 27, 2019.  Loving wife to Albert; beloved mother to Charise (Dave) Langston, Michele (Dave) Bishop, Allison (Will) Koehler, Albert Slavik Jr. and the late Angel Slavik.  Cherished grandmother to 9.  Beautiful sister to Deanna Tambrini,  Ray Tambrini and the late Alex Tambrini; dear aunt to Crystal Wilson and many other nieces and nephews.  Tammy retired from K-Mart in Steger, Illinois.

Visitation on Monday, December 2^nd  from 3:00 P.M. until the time of service at 7:00 P.M. at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Road), Chicago Heights, IL 60411.    For info: (708) 754-0016. http://kerr-parzygnotfuneralhomes.com

Gary J. Eichberger age 63 longtime resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois passed away on November 23, 2019.  Loving husband of 22 years to Janet (nee Plucienik).  Beloved father to Lauren Eichberger and Elisa Eichberger.  Dear brother to Larry (Rosemary) Eichberger and Gerri (Liston) Pennington.  Gary was a great friend to many.

Memorial gathering on Saturday, January 4th , 2020 from 1pm until time of service at 4pm.   Arrangements entrusted to Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411. (708) 754-0016.

Kathleen A. Myhre (nee Uhlman) Suddenly  age 57 longtime resident of Crete, Illinois passed away on November 8, 2019.  Loving wife of Bruce, Beloved mother of Allison Myhre.  Beautiful daughter of Joseph Uhlman and the late Sarah (Nee Bolsinger).  Kathy worked for over 5 years at Aurelio’s Pizza in Crete, Illinois.  She loved cooking, gardening and the outdoors. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Myhre family.

Visitation Friday November 15, 2019, from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Funeral service Saturday 10:30 A.M. at Crete Funeral Home.  Interment:  Private.   Info:  (708) 672-7600. www.cretefuneralhome.com

Kathleen (Babe) M. Markiewicz (Marks) Age 81 passed away quietly at home on November 8th, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband John, her parents, and three brothers; Wayne, Jay, and Tom, and one sister; Mary. Beloved mother of Christine (Paul) Little, Patty (Kevin) McNichols, and Carrie (Scott) McKenna (CPD). Cherished grandmother of Steven (Vida) McNichols, Michelle (Jesse) Vidor, Kacey, Michael, and Patrick McKenna. Great-grandmother of Donovan and Madilyn McNichols. Survived by two brothers; Lyle and Pat and one sister; Karen. Kathleen was born August 18th, 1938 to Eugene and Kathryn (nee Thorpe) Suprise of Bear Creek, WI. She graduated as valedictorian of Bear Creek High School in 1956 and attended the University of Wisconsin before heading to the big city. She was working at CNA Insurance when she met John. They were happily married for 57 years until his death in 2018. While raising her family, she continued her education earning her Teaching degree and a Masters in Special Education. Kathleen was proud of her teaching career and truly enjoyed all of her students at Serena Hills, St. George, Central Park, and Governors State. Upon retirement she volunteered at St. James Hospital and Chicago Heights Public Library. She was happy to spend time in her garden, the kitchen, or her recliner with a book or a crossword puzzle in hand. She also enjoyed annual family vacations to Shawano Lake, WI. Never one to lay idle, Kathleen left us as she lived- quickly, efficiently, and in control. Here’s to Babe and John sipping martinis together again. 

Memorial gathering Thursday, November 14^th  from 3PM until the time of service at 7PM at Kerr-Parzygnot Funeral Home, 540 Dixie Hwy. (at Joe Orr Rd.), Chicago Heights, IL 60411.   (708) 754-0016.

Lawrence M. Mize age 77 of Crete, Illinois passed away on November 5, 2019.  Beloved husband of the late Sharon (Nee Piel).  Loving father of Roxanne (Don) Post.  Cherished grandfather of Dylan and Doni Post. Fond brother of Fred (Billie) Mize.  Dear uncle to several nieces and nephews.  Lawrence also leaves behind his close companion Buck his dog.  Memorial visitation Monday, November 11, 2019 from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois.    Interment: Private.  Info:  (708) 672-7600.