It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved mother, Sarah Speer Walter. Born in Staten Island, New York on September 9, 1927, Sarah was the first of three children born to Frances A. Speer and John F. Speer. She moved to Ridgewood, New Jersey[Read More…]
Obituaries
Obituary: Michael A. Galderio
Michael A. Galderio. Age 69. Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago Heights. Attended Bloom High School. Started his work in the restaurant business as a bartender at Alf’s Pub in Dolton. Became a partner at the Tender Trap in Chicago Heights and then Ciao Ristorante in Matteson. In 1996 Mike opened[Read More…]
Obituary: Susan L. Sharwarko | Nov. 4, 1951 – Dec. 5, 2022
Susan L. Sharwarko nee Nontell, 71, of Homewood died at home with family on Dec. 5, 2022. Hopefully they serve bacon and beer in heaven. Sue was born on Nov. 4, 1951, in Chicago to Joseph and Carole Nontell (nee Malikowski). One of four children, she grew up in a[Read More…]
Obituary: Long-time park board member Sue Bertram dies
Sue Bertram, a former member of the Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board, died Aug. 25 after a long battle with cancer. She was 71. Mrs. Bertram had served on the board for 23 years, the longest tenure of any park commissioner. She stepped down from the board in 2016. During her tenure, the[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Butler, longtime H-F board member, dies
Robert Butler Robert Butler of Flossmoor, who served on the District 233 school board for 27 years, died Wednesday, July 13. He was 85. Mr. Butler was on the board from 1980 to 2007. He served as the board’s president, vice president and secretary at various times during his tenure.[Read More…]
