South Suburban Death Notices, Oct. 8

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

South Suburban Death Notices, Oct. 1

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

South Suburban Death Notices, Sept. 24

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

South Suburban Death Notices, Sept. 17

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

South Suburban Death Notices, Sept. 10

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Outpouring of Grief for Orland Hills Teen Found Dead at Millikin

While authorities attempt to find out what caused Amanda Puckett's untimely death at age 19, those who knew her expressed their sadness and prayers on social media.

UPDATED: Foul Play Not Suspected in Orland Hills Teen Death at Millikin

Amanda Puckett, 19, was found unresponsive in her dorm room Sunday morning at the Decatur university. The cause of death is not yet known.

South Suburban Death Notices, Aug. 20

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

South Suburban Death Notices, July 23

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Palos Hospital Volunteer Remembered for Years of Service

Raymond G. Milnes, Sr., 1928-2013.

South Suburban Death Notices, July 16

Nathan Kackert, 3, Left a Mark in the World; Grandfather Shares Thoughts on Loss

Don Kackert, Homer Glen, speaks out about the tragic loss of his grandson in a July 7 drowning accident in Homer Glen.

Funeral Services for Drowning Victim, 3-Year-Old Nathan Kackert

Nathan M. Kackert, 3, of Colorado Springs, CO., died July 7, while the family was visiting relatives.

South Suburban Death Notices April 9

South Suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Local Historian Remembered for Kindness and Strong Work Ethic

Gary A. Blummer, 1949-2013, a longtime Orland Park resident, volunteer and historian, is remembered for his efforts and care for others.

South Suburban Death Notices, Feb. 26

Death notices and visitations in the coming days at area funeral homes.

South Suburban Death Notices, Feb. 12

Death notices and visitations in the coming days at area funeral homes.

South Suburban Death Notices, Jan. 29

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

South Suburban Death Notices, Jan. 22

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

South Suburban Death Notices, Jan. 15

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

South Suburban Death Notices, Jan. 8

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

South Suburban Death Notices, Jan. 1

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

South Suburban Death Notices, Dec. 26

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes.

William J. Opelka, 1929-2012

"Rainbow Bill" was a Korean War veteran, magician, and active civic participant. Opelka was a fund-raiser and a fun-raiser for those who knew him.

South Suburban Death Notices, Oct. 31

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

Orland Park Man Who Played Major Role in Bringing Down George Ryan Died

Those who knew Russell Sonneveld said he didn’t want people to remember him as a whistleblower, though his determination helped expose deeds that led to former Illinois Gov. George Ryan’s imprisonment, according to SunTimes Media.

Emil G. Ernest, 1933-2012

The Orland Park man worked at St. Francis Hospital for 40 years. He was laid to rest Tuesday.

South Suburban Death Notices, Sept. 19

Memorial services and upcoming visitations handled by area funeral homes. Information compiled each week on Monday.

Lovell Reflects on Death of Friend Neil Armstrong

When Neil Armstrong became first person to walk on moon, Lake Forest resident was his backup. They were friends for 50 years.

In Memory Of: Share Photos and Thoughts About Departed Loved Ones

We have all experienced the death of someone important to us. This is a place we can preserve our memories of these significant people.

A Life Worth Remembering: James Ahern, Longtime Educator, Sports Official

Visitation is Sunday, Oct. 23, for James J. Ahern, a longtime college and high school football and basketball official and former principal at Bowen High School in South Chicago. He was married for 62 years.

A Life Worth Remembering: Beverly Teichmiller, Retired Pastor at The Stone Church

Memorial services were Saturday for D. Beverly Teichmiller, 79, a retired associate pastor at The Stone Church in Orland Park.

South Suburban Death Notices, Sept. 9

Death notices and visitations in the coming days at funeral homes in the Southland.

Obituary: Harwood Stellwagen (Sept. 28, 1917-June 5, 2011)

Those who knew him said "Harwood approached life with quiet grace and unquestionable honor."