Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Ronald John Zastro Jr.

Ronald John Zastro Jr.

Dec 14, 2025

Ronald John Zastro Jr. “RJ” 

Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Friday, December 19, 2025 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465 

Florence A. Lewis

Florence A. Lewis

Dec 8, 2025

Florence A. Lewis (nee Scheunemann), age 88.Beloved wife of the late William Frederick Lewis for 53 years.Loving mother of Fred (Debbie), Scott (Kathleen) and Karen (Ed) Mikos.Cherished grandmother Kevin, Meghan, Rachel and William Lewis.Dear sister of the late Ruth, the late Henry, the late Bertha and the late Carol.Florence enjoyed family and friends, adventures with her grandchildren, cooking, reading and...

Bogumila Kachetiene

Bogumila Kachetiene

Dec 5, 2025

Bogumila Kachetiene, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 5, 2025.



Visitation will be held at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home (11028 SW Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465) on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:00-8:00 PM. For those attending the visitation, we invite guests to wear blue or an accent of blue in remembrance of Bogumila....

Nancy E Webster

Nancy E Webster

Dec 5, 2025

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Nancy E. Webster, beloved daughter of the late Bertha (nee Milos) and Clarence Webster; cherished sister of Susie Webster; dearest cousin and dear friend loved by many near and far. Proud alumni of Little Flower Grammar School & High School and St. Dominic’s College.

Visitation Tuesday, December 9th, 3 -8 p.m. at the Palos- Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos...

Lisa Leckie Huhn

Lisa Leckie Huhn

Dec 4, 2025

Lisa Leckie Huhn, 53, of Orland Park, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 4, 2025. Her family and friends are devastated by her loss and feel she left this world far too soon.

Lisa was born on December 26, 1971, at Little Company of Mary Hospital to Charles and Kathleen Leckie.

Lisa worked many jobs throughout her life, but being...

Catherine Frances Moore

Catherine Frances Moore

Dec 2, 2025

Catherine was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 3, 1934 to the late George Mulcahy and the late Mary Mulcahy (nee Brennan). She passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025 at Smith Village in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late John Moore and previously of the late John Sullivan. Loving Mother of Cathy, Dan (Bridget), Terry and Tom. Proud grandmother...

Dolores Mae Remus

Dolores Mae Remus

Nov 30, 2025

Dolores Mae Remus (nee Anderson), age 95. Beloved wife of the late Everett A. Remus. Loving mother of Martin (Dawn) Remus, Jeffrey Remus and Barbara Remus. Cherished grandmother of Nikolaus Remus, Jeremy Remus, Natalie (Matt Spring) Remus, Kristyn Remus and Ryan (Danielle) Gunderson and Brianne (Nick) Hobbs and great grandmother of seven. Visitation Saturday 10:00 am until time of Funeral...

Philip C Howard

Philip C Howard

Nov 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Philip "Butch" C. Howard, who left us on November 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Phil was known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and friends.

He was born on October 14, 1938, in Chicago IL. He was raised and continued to reside until...

James Hilton

James Hilton

Nov 23, 2025

James "Jim" Hilton, a devout Catholic, family man, and Air Force veteran, entered into eternal rest on November 23, 2025. He was 83 years old.

Born September 21, 1942, Jim lived a life defined by commitment to his faith, country, and cherished family. He was the beloved son of the late Josephine and Arthur Hilton.

Jim proudly served our nation with distinction...

Joan M. Farmer

Joan M. Farmer

Nov 22, 2025

Joan M. Farmer nee Borg, age 95. Resident of Tinley Park, IL. passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025; beloved wife of the late Richard Farmer; loving mother of Paulette Farmer, Charles (the late Valerie) Farmer, and Mark (Kathleen) Farmer; cherished grandmother of Brian Farmer (Amber) Farmer, Rachel Farmer, Megan Farmer, Lauren (Andrew) Yokas, Jake Farmer, and Sean Farmer; proud...

Marie Louise Jacobs

Marie Louise Jacobs

Nov 21, 2025

Marie Louise Eigenbauer Jacobs, a lifelong Chicagoan whose deep roots trace back to the Austrian village of Bad Tatzmannsdorf, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the age of 95.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Eigenbauer (d. 1973) and Gertrude (nee Hosch) Eigenbauer (d. 1951), her step-mother Emma (nee Berg) Eigenbauer (d. 1985),...

Jason M. Gillen

Jason M. Gillen

Nov 18, 2025

Jason M. Gillen, aged 49 years, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

Beloved husband of Keri nee Paski; loving dad of Addison and Carter, dearest stepdad of Ryan, Danny, and Sydney. Devoted son of Marie nee Grice and the late Henry Gillen. Cherished brother of Diana (Eric) Weber, Eva (Isaac) Delgado, and the...

Elizabeth “Betty” Neumann

Elizabeth “Betty” Neumann

Nov 17, 2025

Elizabeth “Betty” Neumann

Age 82. Passed away peacefully on Monday November 17, 2025

Loving wife of the late Anthony J Neumann. Beloved mother of Anthony(Robin) and David(Julie) Grandmother to Michael, Kimberly, Jason and Emily. Dear sister of Helen(Late Chester) Les Preceded in death by her parents Anton and Anna Formanski and brothers Joseph(Sophie) Formanski, Harry(Olga) Formanski, and sister Anne(Richard) Gonzini. Dear Sister...

Raymond J. Pietras

Raymond J. Pietras

Nov 14, 2025

Raymond J. Pietras, age 87, United States Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Raymond lived a full and honorable life marked by dedication, strength, and a deep love for those around him.

Raymond was the beloved father of Steven, Raymond (Patricia), and Michael (Karen), and the proud grandfather of Jonathan (Jessica), Jason (Sheyanna),...

Sister Sylvia Puchoras

Sister Sylvia Puchoras

Nov 7, 2025

SISTER SYLVIA PUCHORAS, SSC

Born: July 1, 1941

Born into eternal life: November 7, 2025

Professed: August 15,1962

Years of religious life:63

Her father,Walter James Puchoras and her mother, Ann Petreikis Puchoras, preceded her in death. Her sister Barbara (James) Parkeralso preceded her. She is survived by her sisters Mary (Richard) Mikolainis and Dolores Roberts, and by the Sisters of St. Casimir.

Visitation and Wake Service:...

Eva Bjaloncikova Piec

Eva Bjaloncikova Piec

Nov 4, 2025

Eva Bjaloncikova-Piec age 49 years passed away suddenly on Nov 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Adam Piec; devoted mother of Maximillian and the late Erik Piec; cherished daughter of Zofia nee Ziburova and the late Ondrej Bjaloncik; dearest sister of Irena (Pavol) Gavorcik, Ondrej (the late Anna) Bjaloncik, Pavol (Maria) Bjaloncik, Marian (Ivona) Bjaloncik, Jana Bonkova, Maria (Bogdan)...

Maria G. Villarreal

Maria G. Villarreal

Nov 3, 2025

Maria Guadalupe Cisneros Cantu de Villarreal

“Lupita”

December 12, 1967 - November 3, 2025

Maria Guadalupe lovingly known as, “Lupita” passed away after a long battle with endometrial cancer. Devoted wife to Luis R. Villarreal of 34 years. Loving mother to Mariana Villarreal-Wallace (Kurt Wallace) and Luis Villarreal Jr. (Nacira Parra). Adoring grandmother to William, and Alexandra. Beloved daughter to Gregorio and Maria...

Rosemarie Farrell

Rosemarie Farrell

Nov 1, 2025

Rosemarie Farrell (nee Dehnicke), age 92. Beloved wife of the late Walter E. Farrell. Devoted mother of Tim Farrell, the late Bonnie (late Bill) Haase, and the late Charles Farrell. Cherished Grandmother of the late Joseph Bonea. Loving sister of Charlene Collins, the late Judy Rauch, the late Helen Cumbo, the late Ruth Gutzman and the the late William Clugh.

Memorial...

Nickolaos Karakatsanis

Nickolaos Karakatsanis

Nov 1, 2025

Nickolaos “Nick” Karakatsanis, age 88, of Palos Hills, formerly of Kyria, Greece, passed away peacefully Saturday morning at home with his family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Eleni (née Theoharopoulos) for over 50 years. Loving father of Alex and Stella (Michael) Melone. Cherished grandfather of Zoe Eleni and Nicholas Walter. Dear brother of the late...

Eileen Dioguardi

Eileen Dioguardi

Oct 30, 2025

Eileen lived a full and joyful life here on Earth and now in Heaven she will reunite with her beloved David and adored Anthony. She had an enormous heart that she shared with everyone she met. Her strength and courage were extraordinary and helped her face every challenge life sent her way. The love she showered on her children (survived...