Today's Obituaries and Guest Books

Devine, Robert B. "Bob" Age 90, of Lockport, Tuesday, May 21, 2013 peacefully at his home. Born in Joliet, living in Lockport for the past 60 years. Retired from BP Amoco (formerly Standard Oil) as a corporate accountant after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Dennis Church, Lockport where he was a lector for many years, Knights of Columbus Perez Council and Lockport VFW Post #5788. Bob graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA. He served overseas in the Army during WW II. He enjoyed many things, but mostly he was an avid Chicago sports fan. He was a very devoted husband and father. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret (Campbell); brothers, Jack and Jim Devine. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Therese (Flavin); three children, Mary Beth (Scott) Reiter of New Lenox, Peggy (Jerry) Idstein of Naperville and Jack (Tonia) of LaGrange; 16 grandchildren, Mike, Matt, Molly, Martin, Mark, Kevin, Brian, Dan, Mary Ellen, Megan, Patrick, Robert, Anna, David, Daniel and Mary; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Catherine Korevec; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Devine. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Dennis Church, Lockport or Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox would be appreciated. Funeral services will be held Friday, 9:30 am from the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT, to St. Dennis Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Thursday, 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home.

Lukasevich, Mary Age 93, a lifelong resident of Rockdale, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Born December 25, 1919 in Rockdale, to Nicholas and Alexandria (nee Pickova) Lukasevich, she attended Rockdale Public School. From the 1950s through 2012 she operated her own beauty shop in Rockdale. Mary enjoyed nature and the outdoors, especially fishing. She will be remembered for how much she enjoyed visiting the former Empress Casino, and later Hollywood Casino. Surviving are her devoted son, Nicholas (Rose) Lukasevich of Minooka; two loving grandchildren, Lisa (John Rambo) Lukasevich, of Plainfield and Nicholas (Anna) Lukasevich of Minooka; two beloved great-grandchildren, Katelynn Larson and Gianna Lukasevich; fond sisters, Olga Fassinella, Dorothy Rohner and Alice Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents and one brother, Alexander Lukasevich. Funeral services for Mary Lukasevich will be held Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation THURSDAY MORNING from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com

Meadors, Lloyd L. Age 88, formerly of Homer Glen, IL, passed away May 14, 2013. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he proudly served during WWII. He was an avid fisherman and a devoted family man. Preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Bessie Meadors; a son, Kevin Meadors; a daughter, Christine Meadors, and his sisters, Erma Drury, Alvera Boughton, Cleta Ashway, Alice Martin, and Thelma Huchinson. Survived by his beloved wife, Emily (nee Kujawa) Meadors, of 65 years of marriage; daughter, Karen (Mike) Powell; his son, Gregory (Laura) Meadors; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 4 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont, IL 60439. Funeral services Friday, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment parish cemetery. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

Rose, Kenneth H. 77, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Burbank, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Manhattan, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Rose; loving father of Cynthia (James) Sullivan and Shelly (Robert) Drake; cherished grandfather of Kenneth, Valerie, Jessica, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of Mikayla, Logan, Kaitlynn, Karter, Alessiea, Adrianna; dear brother of Clarence Rose; also survived by his sisters-in-law Joanne Uhlarik, and Lorraine Sheehan; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Anna Rose; and siblings, Alan and Roy Rose. Kenneth was the Owner and Operator of Rose Roofing in New Lenox for 30 years and retired from Local #150 Operating Engineers. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451, on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 2:00-9:00 PM. Funeral Service Saturday, May 25, 2013 with chapel prayers at 11:00 AM to St. Jude Church, 241 West 2nd Avenue, New Lenox, IL 60451 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan, IL. For information, (815) 485-3200 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com.

Wright, Jean E. Age 90 of Plainfield, IL since 1998, former resident of Chicago from 19741998, at rest Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, IL. Born September 8, 1922 in Roberts, IL the daughter of the late Harold and Geraldine Whorrall. Beloved wife of the late Gaylord; loving mother of Gayl Wright and Mary (Michael) Hac; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and Richard Hac; dear sister of the late John (Lynn) Whorrall; and cousin of June Focken. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church of Plainfield/Minooka since 1999, She graduated from Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, Class of 1948 and then retired from Moody Bible Institute in 1988 after 14 years of service as a secretary. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Jean to Moody Bible Institute, 820 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60610. Visitation Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 4:00 8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, IL with funeral services on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Graveside services Friday at 2:30 PM at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bloomington, IL. OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 59 & East 30) Plainfield, IL 60544 Info:(815) 436 9221 or www.overmanjones.com