Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Kathleen M. Hesser

Kathleen M. Hesser

May 6, 2026

Kathleen M. Hesser (nee O'Keefe) age 74. Beloved wife of Frank. Devoted mother of Brian (Elizabeth) Kochendorfer. Loving sister of Larry (Susan) O'Keefe and Maureen (Tim) Chasse. Twenty two years of exemplary service with Midwestern University. Visitation Monday, May 11th, 3-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Tuesday, May 12th, 9AM from the...

Douglas C. Gehrling

Douglas C. Gehrling

May 6, 2026

Family and friends will gather for a memorial visitation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:30 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465

Maria Pilar Zebrauskas

Maria Pilar Zebrauskas

May 4, 2026

Maria Pilar Zebrauskas 

Family and Friends will gather for visitation  Saturday, May 9, 2026 3 p.m.to 8 p.m. with Funeral Service 5 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465.  Interment Private

Stephanie Baron Funeral Service and Directo

William J. Kane

William J. Kane

May 4, 2026

William J. “Bill” Kane, 83, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully May 4th, 2026. Son of the late William Joseph Kane and Maryetta (nee Walsh). Loving father of Erin Kane (Matt) and Laura (William) Shoults, dear grandfather of William and Patrick. He is also survived by sisters Mary (late husband Phil) and Patricia (James), and preceded in death by sister...

Eugene Jania

Eugene Jania

Apr 29, 2026

Eugene M. Jania 

Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465 to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Kyriaki Leftakes

Kyriaki Leftakes

Apr 28, 2026

Kyriaki Leftakes nee Venardos, resident of Hickory Hills, IL Passes away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, morning surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dionisios “ Danny” Leftakes; loving mother of Steve Leftakes, Zoe (Nicholas)Koutsis, Athena (Hani) Awadallah, Nicholas Lambros (Christina) Leftakes, and the late Gus Leftakes; cherished Yia Yia of Eva (Andreas), Danny (Christina), Kyriakos,...

Pete Kastanes

Pete Kastanes

Apr 25, 2026

Peter Bill Kastanes

For information please visit https://orricofuneral.com/pete-kastanes/

Michael OrricoOrrico Kourelis Funeral Services Inc.877-974-9201/815-260-0668

Marie T. Andrews

Marie T. Andrews

Apr 25, 2026

Marie T. Andrews (nee Frank) age 93. Cherished daughter of the late Margaret and John Frank. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Devoted mother of Denise Andrews and Gary (Iris) Andrews. Family and friends will gather for visitation Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Friday, 11:00 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, IL...

Joseph John Dentzman

Joseph John Dentzman

Apr 22, 2026

Joseph John Dentzman, age 79. U.S. Army Veteran Vietnam.Beloved husband of Shelley Kathleen (Bertram) Dentzman for 56 years.Loving father of Edward Dentzman (Susan) and Steve Dentzman. Cherished grandfather of Jack Dentzman and Mason Dentzman.Dear brother of Darlene Dentzman, Deborah Dentzman, John Dentzman and the late James Dentzman.Joseph enjoyed golf, fishing and hunting. Visitation Friday May 1st from 3:00pm until time...

Geraldine Stiff

Geraldine Stiff

Apr 19, 2026

Geraldine Stiff, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 19th, 2026, while surrounded by her family and friends. Gerry is survived by her devoted and doting husband, Larry Stiff, her son James (Shelly) Stiff an IT Alliances Executive outside of Denver, her daughter Jennifer (and late partner Leisa) Stiff a Social Worker in St. Louis and the late baby...

Edward G. Moravec Jr.

Edward G. Moravec Jr.

Apr 16, 2026

Edward G. Moravec Jr. age 59 years, passed suddenly. Resident of Palos Hills, IL.

Devoted son of the late Edward G. Moravec and Joyce nee Schultz Moravec; dearest sister of Sheila Hugger ( Leon Cinaroli); dear uncle of Christine Pease and Matthew Kowalski. 

Family and friends will gather of a Memorial Visitation on Friday, April 24, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....

Anthony Dichristofano

Anthony Dichristofano

Apr 14, 2026

Anthony Dichristofano, age 86 years. Beloved husband of 63 yrs to Jeanine nee Scurio; devoted father of Anthony (Tricia) Dichristofano; proud grandpa of Anthony, Rachel and Joseph; dear son of the late Alfred and Antoinette Dichristofano; caring brother of Fred (Pam) Dichristofano, and Emily and the late Pat Tomasino; kind uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family...

Tammy Lynn Sedat-Gorel

Tammy Lynn Sedat-Gorel

Apr 13, 2026

Tammy Lynn Sedat - Gorel

"Tambo"

November 18th, 1970 - April 13th, 2026

Tammy Lynn Sedat- Gorel, 55 passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13th, 2026, with her family and friends by her side. Loving wife of Joseph Gorel of Burbank IL, married for 20 beautiful years.

Cherished daughter of Peter and the late Kristine(nee Weber) Sedat of Lampe Missouri, Dearest sister of Heidi...

Ronald John Klingensmith

Ronald John Klingensmith

Apr 12, 2026

Ronald John Klingensmith, age 84.

Beloved husband of Arleen Klingensmith (nee Filipiak) for 65 years.

Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Linda) and Laurie (Scott) Kuschell.

Cherished Grandpa of Max, Maddie, Ty, Tristan and soon-to-be Great-Grandpa.

Adored son of the late Chester “Dock” and Emma Klingensmith (nee Miller).

Dear brother of the late Jimmy (the late Betty) Klingensmith, the late Richard Lortz and the late Roger...

Carol Jedrys

Carol Jedrys

Apr 10, 2026

Carol Jedrys, age 81 years, passed away on April 10, 2026.  Beloved daughter of the late Lottie Jedrys nee Stanek. Dearest cousin of John and Donna Christensen. 

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment Resurrection...

Anna Marie LaPorte

Anna Marie LaPorte

Apr 8, 2026

Anna Marie La Porte, age 77 yrs. passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Resident of Chicago, IL  Mother of Christopher ( Jalye) La Porte; sister of Rocky, and Louie La Porte; aunt of Charlie, Jeanette, Toni, Rachael and Rocky Jr. La Porte; great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Services and interment private

Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris

Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris

Apr 6, 2026

Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris, age 73. Loving mother of Jennifer Gardner.

Dear sister of Judy (Frank) McDermott, Susan (Anthony) Provenzano and John (Sue) Gardner.

Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Memorial Visitation Monday, April 20, 2026  2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy Palos Hills.IL, 60465

Private Interment at St. Mary Cemetery

Phil Maher,...

Steven Ruffolo

Steven Ruffolo

Apr 6, 2026

Steven Ruffolo age 62 years passed away suddenly on April 6, 2026. Devoted son of the late Ruggiero and Carolina Ruffolo, nee Conforti; loving brother of Leo, Mirella (Mario) Nocito, and John Ruffolo; cherished uncle of four, great uncle to many. Steven was a member of Carpenters Union #0141 and Chicago Ridge School District # 127.5Family and friends will gather...

McKelvie Jackson

McKelvie Jackson

Mar 30, 2026

McKelvie Jackson, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.  

Services and Interment are pending 

Daniel S. Michalak

Daniel S. Michalak

Mar 28, 2026

Daniel S. Michalak, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with his sister by his side. Beloved husband of the late Patsy Ann nee Cohen. Loving Son of the late Walter and Lottie nee Nowinski Michalak; cherished brother of Barbara (James) Jamroziak and the late Walter Jr. Michalak; fond Brother-in-law of Joseph (Nancy) Cohen, dearest uncle of Jennifer (Brian)...