Local Illinois Obituaries
Aida Jarjis
Oct 1, 2026
Aida Jarjis,
Family and friends will gather for a memorial visitation on Thursday, October 8, 2026 9:00 am. to 12:00 pm at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465
Araceli Tejeda
Sep 28, 2026
Araceli "Chely" Tejeda Manzanares passed away on September 28, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by the loving family she spent her whole life caring for.
Chely was born in Teotlaco, Puebla, Mexico, to Ines Manzanares and Raul Tejeda. She was one of ten siblings—Trinidad, Julia, Alicia, Magdalena, Simon, Ines, Esteban, and Raul and Angel, who preceded her in death. The bonds...
William F. Jakovac
Sep 28, 2026
William Francis Jakovac, resident of Worth, passed away peacefully with his loving cousins by his side.
Devoted son of the late William Jakovac and Valley née Martinec Jakovac; dearest nephew of the late Stanley (Stella) Martinec, Louise (Frank) Randa, Pauline (Leonard) Zucek , William (Audrey) Martinec; dearest cousin to many: Mark Martinec (Ester), James Martinec, Russel Martinec, Terryann (Ken) Schenk, Michael...
Rose Marie Kimmey
Sep 23, 2026
Rose Marie Kimmey nee Basil, age 97 resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late William Kimmey; loving mother of Karen Kimmey and Rose Marie Kimmey; dearest sister of the late Evelyn (the late James) Haddad, Helen Basil, Betty (the late John) Bahling, Albert (the late Cathy) Basil, and Sally (the late Joe) Shababy; dear aunt and great-aunt...
Valerie McGinty
Sep 22, 2026
Valerie McGinty (nee Dittrich, formerly Wood), of Yorkville, formerly of Palos Park, IL, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 89. She leaves behind a legacy of a life well-lived, filled with wonderful people, unforgettable experiences, and countless stories that made everyone smile. Her heart was as big as it gets, and she never met a stranger.
Born...
Gloria E. Yost-Melnyk
Sep 17, 2026
Gloria E. Yost-Melnyk (nee Plutz), age 95.
Beloved wife of the late Frederick F. Yost and the late Joseph J. Melnyk.
Loving mother of David A. (Sonja)Yost, Martin E. (Diane)Yost, Karl E. (Helen)Yost and stepchildren James J (Debbie) Melnyk, Michael (Pam) Melnyk, Stephen A. (Carla) Melnyk and Julie (Rich) Rickard.
Cherished grandmother of Tamie Yost, Tina Yost (Carlos Jimenez), Tyler (Alli) Yost, Brett...
James Felonk
Sep 17, 2026
James “Jim” Felonk born on a hot summer day in 1948 to Andy and Lillian. Dear brother to
Andy, Bobby and Barbara. Grew up running wild in the back of the yards neighborhood riding bikes, playing baseball and hockey at Davis Square Park. Him, brother Bobby and friends had to make their own ice rink and their own sticks. Jim had...
Jeremiah A. Sullivan
Sep 14, 2026
Jeremiah Anthony (Jerry) Sullivan, age 93, was a native of Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland, beloved husband of Margaret (Marge) Agnes, nee Gill; devoted and very proud father of Margaret (Daniel) Boomsma, Jeremiah (Molly) and Michael (Kathleen).
Cherished Grandfather (Papa) of Brandon (Margaret) Boomsma, Margaret (Samuel) Shanahan, William, Macy and the late Michael Sullivan. Great Grandfather (Ole’ Papa) of Tade, Winnie and...
Deneen Kveton
Sep 12, 2026
Deneen F. Kveton (nee Simons), 85, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will miss her dearly.
Deneen was born on December 13, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Antoinette Simons (nee Bickness). She was the beloved wife of the...
Mary Lee Hoover
Sep 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Lee Hoover
June 28, 1939 – September 11, 2026
Mary Lee Hoover was born on June 28, 1939, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to the late Iona (Tillman) Jefferson and Booker Jefferson. Of this union, Mary was the sixth oldest child from 12 siblings. She has preceded four sisters in death: Catherine Lumpkin, Evelyn, Ethel Fleming, and Clementine “Clem”....
Pearl C. Cardinale
Sep 11, 2026
Pearl C. “Nicki” Cardinale, age 80, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2026, surrounded by family. She is now reunited in eternal rest with her loving husband, Salvatore D. Cardinale and her mother Lucille Simmons (Cybulski).
Pearl was a loving and devoted mother to her children, Mario C.(Marla) Aguinaga, Sr. and Dawn (Ron) Ingram. Loving Grandmother of Erica (Kyle) Adams, Scott...
Donna Lasky
Sep 8, 2026
Donna Lasky, nee Plucinski, passed away suddenly onSeptember 8, 2026.
Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lasky; her parents Al and Dolores Plucinski; her sister Judy Dorman; and her in-laws George and Alice Lasky.
She was the beloved sister of Ed (Maureen) Plucinski and Mark (Barbara) Plucinski. Sister-in-Law to Frank Dorman; John (Joyce Cullin) Lasky and Diana (Gulshan)...
Rene Germaine McFadden
Sep 8, 2026
Rene Germaine McFadden, born in Chicago, Illinois on December 16, 1960, beloved daughter, sister, life partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, friendship, and service to her community.
Rene will be deeply missed by her mother and stepfather, Arlene (nee Germain) and Edward Kasper; her sister, Deanna McFadden...
Loretta Herm
Sep 4, 2026
Loretta Ann Herm, age 89 peacefully departed this life on September 4, 2026, at Franciscan Village in Lemont, Illinois. She is now reunited in eternal rest with her loving husband, Lawrence Herm Sr. Born on June 22, 1937, in Swanton, Ohio, Loretta was daughter of Joseph D’Amore and Rosa D’Amore, nee Larusso. Sister to Rose D’Amore (Louis), Grace Braida (Louis)...
Algis Matulis
Sep 3, 2026
By Algis Matulis passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026 at the age of 76 after a lengthy illness. Algis (Al) was born in Nottingham England on April 20, 1950 to the late Stasys and Sofija Matulis, both of Lithuanian decent. In 1960 he immigrated along with his family to the United States and ultimately settled in the Chicagoland area....
Robert R. Kochalka
Aug 29, 2026
Robert R, Kochalka, age 90, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia; devoted father of Janice (Rob) Keogh and Mark (Rosemary) Kaminski; loving grandfather of Nicole, Kristen, Ashley (Jason) Buss and great-grandfather of Hudson, Evianna and Hayden; beloved son of the late Andrew and the late Anna Kochalka; dearest brother of Vicki Rehfeld and the late twin Andrew...
Marko Hobar
Aug 27, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Marko Hobar on August 27, 2026, at the age of 98.
Marko was born in Brinje, Croatia, on October 8, 1927, to Milan and Ruža Hobar. From a young age, he dreamed of one day building a future in America. In his twenties, with courage and determination, he set...
Odilia F. “Dee” Fantozzi
Aug 24, 2026
Odilia F. “Dee” Fantozzi, lovingly known as “Nana,” passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, at the age of 79. She was born on August 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois.
Dee was the beloved wife of the late Richard Fantozzi, who preceded her in death in 2021. She was the loving mother of Deanna Santangelo (Mike Santangelo)...
Dionesia Bertsos
Aug 22, 2026
Dionesia Bertsos March 30 1948- August 22, 2026
Services for Mrs. Bertsos will take place on Tuesday, September 1st at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL 60465. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the Trisagion service at 4:30PM. The Funeral Service for Mrs. Bertsos will take place in her home village of...
Joseph Perisin
Aug 14, 2026
Joseph Perisin age 75 years. Army National Guard Veteran, Retired Chicago Firefighter.(Brotherhood of Barrel.), passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Susan nee Hamilton; loving father of Joseph, Thomas, and Michael (Gabriella) Perisin; cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Joseph, Nicholas, Lily, and Emily; great grandfather of Yanna; dearest brother of the late Carol Jo (the late Thomas)...
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