Local Illinois Obituaries
Gayle McGuire
Jul 22, 2026
Gayle Joyce McGuire age 82 years,
Resident of Palos Hills, IL. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife to the late Patrick B. McGuire; loving Mother of Catherine (Craig) Schaller, Kevin (Jacqueline) McGuire, Darren McGuire, Michael (Jaime) McGuire; cherished grandmother of Austin & Ava.
Service and Interment Private
Kathryn A Levoy
Jul 21, 2026
Kathryn A. LeVoy, age 85, passed away suddenly. A longtime resident of Palos Hills, Kathryn was a devoted and loving mother to Kara, Runa, and Anna LeVoy.
She was the dear sister of Joan (the late George) Weimer and Kay Gibson. Kathryn was also a beloved aunt to Chad (Barrett) Duffy. She worked for many years for Time magazine and Roosevelt...
Carl Lizzio
Jul 17, 2026
Help us celebrate the life of
Carl Phillip Lizzio
93 years young
A very hard-working man of few words and always stoic.
Devoted husband to Theresa Lizzio.
Loving father of Michael, Michele, Dawn, and Jessica.
Dearest grandfather to Marissa, Joseph, Lorenzo, Ethan, and Manuel Anthony.
Carl loved spending his days cracking jokes, watching his favorite westerns on TV, listening to soda pop shop and, of course, Frankie...
Shirley Sobol
Jul 15, 2026
Shirley Anne Sobol (née Dombey) peacefully passed away on July 15, 2026, in Mokena, Illinois. She courageously and confidently ended dialysis treatments on her own terms, her life well lived and complete.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman N. Sobol; her parents, William L. Dombey and Eileen I. Dombey/Kozack (née Flatley).
She is survived by three children: daughter Jeanne...
Joseph J. Corso
Jul 7, 2026
Joseph J. Corso
Joseph J. Corso, age 77, member of the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Devoted and loving father of Scott (Shannon) and Stacey (Jacob Helder) Corso. Dear grandfather of six. Forty-seven years of service as an electrician at Chicago’s legendary Palmer House. Longtime member of IBEW Local 134. After retirement Joseph enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College...
Jennifer L Godde
Jul 6, 2026
Jennifer L. Godde, age 41 years, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2026. Resident of Worth, IL.; Loving partner of Mark Krolak; cherished mother of Jack Burke; devoted daughter of the late Stephen and Janet nee Hannon Godde; dear granddaughter of Jack and Loretta Godde; kind niece of Julie (David) Loux.
Family and friends will gather for visitation Tuesday, July 14,...
Walter A. Kalinka
Jul 3, 2026
Walter A. “Wally” Kalinka Jr. age 80 yrs. Resident of Palos Hills, IL , passed away, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Maria nee Cursio; loving father of Laura (the late Tyler ) Venziano, Cinthia (Kevin ) Bailey , Michael (Jennifer) Kalınka, and Robert (Tammy), (the late Rebecca) Kalinka; cherished grandfather of Nina, Tony, Samantha,...
Vivian Lingevitch
Jul 1, 2026
Vivian Lingevitch nee Sinovich, age 96 yrs. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Lingevitch; devoted mother of Pamela (Rene) Wojtysiak, Karen Richey, Eve Wojtowicz and Joy (Joseph) Siergiej; loving grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 14; Visitation Monday 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Church, mass 11:00 a.m
Interment Private at Abraham...
Donna J. Rydel
Jun 28, 2026
Donna Joan Rydel May 28, 1943- June 28, 2026
Services for Donna will take place on Thursday July 9th at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Visitation 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. 10:15 AM chapel prayers before leaving in procession to St. Linus Catholic Church, 10300 Lawler Avenue Oak Lawn Illinois 60453, for 11:00 AM...
Margaret M Hanrahan
Jun 24, 2026
It is with profound sadness and much love that we say goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Margaret “Margie” Hanrahan, 88, of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away peacefully on June 24, surrounded by her family.Born on June 29, 1937, in Bridgeport, Margie dedicated her life to her family and her faith.Known for her infectious laugh and warm...
Kathleen Dobrocky
Jun 23, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” Dobrocky a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and devoted family member, passed away surrounded by the love she cherished so deeply. She leaves behind her husband, Theodore “Ted” Dobrocky, along with family and friends who will forever hold her memory close.
Kathy was known for her unwavering love of family. She truly believed that being together, supporting one another,...
Patricia L. Pattara
Jun 19, 2026
Mrs. Patricia L Pattara, born September 15, 1925, in Quincy, Illinois, at rest on Friday, June 19 in Palos Heights, Illinois at the age of 100.
Beloved wife of the late Don J. Pattara. Cherished mother of Diane Pattara and Catherine Pattara. Loved daughter of the late Archie Homer and the late Wilhelmina Pfaffe Williams. Fond sister to Rebecca (the late...
Alexander W. Watson
Jun 19, 2026
Alexander W. Watson, age 89 of Lemont Illinois. Veteran U.S. Army National Guard.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia H. Watson (nee Harnois). Loving father of Debbie Watson-Daugherty and James (Jennifer) Watson. Cherished grandfather of Alexandria (Micheal) Ball, Victoria Daugherty, Connor Daugherty, the late Chloe Daugherty, Mitchell Watson, Jessica Watson and Colin Majewski. Adored great grandfather affectionally known as “Paw Paw”...
Regina Frackiewicz
Jun 14, 2026
With sorrow, we announce the passing of Regina Frackiewicz who passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 78.Born on March 7, 1948, in Łomża, Poland.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leszek Frackiewicz, with whom she shared many years of marriage.
She was the beloved mother of Marta Wilkinson (Harry Wilkinson) and Wioleta Palasiewicz (Jan...
Barbara Ann Gibson
Jun 14, 2026
Barbara Ann (Pach) Gibson, 69, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on July 16, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Richard F. Pach Sr. and Jeanette (McKee) Pach.
Barbara attended St. Maurice Grammar School in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago before graduating from Kelly High School in 1974. She went on to...
Apostolos “Paul” Tsiamas
Jun 14, 2026
Apostolos 'Paul' Tsiamas
Age 49 Loving father of Niko. Cherished son of Nikolaos (Evaggelia) and Dorothy. Beloved brother of Vicky, Sarah and Georgia (Walter). Uncle of Alex (Bethany), Angelina, Nikolaos, Eliana, Giuliana, Kennedy and Ava. Cherished Nephew, Cousin and Friend to many. Services for Paul will be held at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. Visitation...
George Louis Asimakopoulos
Jun 14, 2026
George L. Asimakopoulos, 78, died on June 14, 2026.
George was born April 6, 1948, in Chicago to Louis and Fannie, joining his older sister Denise. After graduating early from Oak Park River Forest, George enrolled at UIC. He loved sharing how he was asked to leave after spending more time playing cards than attending classes. He eventually earned his degree...
Mary Zurlis-Lally
Jun 13, 2026
Mary Zurlis-Lally, one of the toughest women you’ll ever meet, beloved wife of John, devoted daughter of Marijona and Louis, sister of Casimir (Lucy), Anthony (Diane), and Michael, constant companion to George and Henry and her daughter Kate. As children, Mary, her brothers and her life long best friends, Sally N. and Donna G. ran across the prairies in search...
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