Local Illinois Obituaries
Apostolos Tsiamas
Jun 14, 2026
Apostolos 'Paul' Tsiamas
Suddenly 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, Givliana, 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....
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...
Thomas Sauriol
Jun 11, 2026
Thomas Sauriol. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Wilson). Loving father of Dawn Sauriol, Debbie (Doug) McCabe, Angie (Kim Hurley) Sauriol, Denise Sauriol, Michael (Michelle) Sauriol and stepfather of Michael Dunne and Christine (Sean) Kelso. Adoring grandfather of Tara O'Connor, Brooke O'Connor, Brendan Sauriol, Emma Sauriol, Patrick Dunne, Maura Kelso, Ben Kelso, and Brian Kelso. Dear brother of Kathy Gajewski and...
Judith Ann Kotwasinski
Jun 7, 2026
Judith Ann Kotwasinski (nee Fox) age 83. Beloved mother of Kevin Fox, Keith (Jennifer) Lafferty and Kerry (Jennifer) Kotwasinski.
Cherished grandmother of Kevin and Keagan Fox, Conor, Lorelei and Gabriel Kotwasinski.
Cherished niece of many aunts and uncles.
Avid supporter of animals Lifelong compassion for arts and dance. Extreme crafter
Visitation Saturday, June 20th 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 AM...
Lynn M. Grana
Jun 7, 2026
Lynn (Modla) Grana, 57, of Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026.
Born in Evergreen Park and raised in the Chicago area, Lynn was the daughter of Edward and the late Phyllis Modla. She is survived by her husband, Jim; her father, Edward; her sister, Donna (John) Leslie; and her brother, Edward Modla. She was preceded in death by her mother,...
Gregory Louis Kelsey
Jun 4, 2026
Gregory Louis Kelsey, age 23, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply and will forever cherish his memory. As a Greek Orthodox Christian, Greg was humble and kind with a genuine love of his family and pets. An animal lover at heart, Greg adored his beloved cats, Madison and Addison, who brought him endless...
Alice Potrawski
Jun 4, 2026
Alice Potrawski (nee Wollek). Caring wife of the late Leon Potrawski. Most loving mom of Deborah Potrawski. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and the late Stella (nee Bilaisis) Wollek. Dear sister of Beth (James) Mergens, Neil (Mary) Wollek, Karol (Fred) Hensel, the late Stanley III (the late Judith) Wollek, and the late Roger Wollek. Fond aunt to many nieces...
James F. Lawler Sr.
Jun 4, 2026
James Francis Lawler passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, just shy of his 88th birthday. Born on June 26, 1938, Jim lived a life centered on his family.Jim was the beloved husband of Jean Alice Lawler and a proud father to his four children. Whether it was a holiday gathering or simply spending time together around his kitchen table,...
Matthew K. Lesley
Jun 1, 2026
Matthew K. Lesley
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Sunday, June 7, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL, 60465
Interment Private
Carol J. Oko
May 31, 2026
Carol J. Oko, age 79 yrs. Resident of Worth, IL.
Beloved wife of the late Ronald V. " Ron" Oko; loving mother of the late Tricia Palaggi and Deborah (Bob) Dorner; cherished grandmother of Steve, Bryan ( fiancée Aubrey Switalski), Amanda (fiancé Walter) and Kristen Palaggi. Proud great-grandmother of Brayden , Leo, and Bella.
Family and friends will gather for a memorial...
Arlene Gaidas
May 31, 2026
Arlene Gaidas (nee Rozen) age 90. Beloved wife of the late David. Devoted mother of David (Loretta), Kenneth (Judith) and Joell (Joseph Panici) Gaidas. Loving grandmother of Stephanie, David, Michael and Olivia. Visitation Friday, June 5th, 3-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, June 6th, 9 AM from the funeral home...
Phyllis Faulstich
May 27, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we sadly announce the passing of Phyllis LePore Faulstich, who, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and dementia, took her final bow — peacefully and gracefully — on May 27, 2026, at the age of 84. A woman of faith, strength, and courage, she lived a full and beautiful life surrounded by...
Michael Ringbauer
May 26, 2026
Michael Ringbauer,
Family and friends with gather for a memorial visitation Tuesday , 4 to 8 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465. Funeral Wednesday at St. Damien Church, Oak Forest,IL , Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private
Ismael Lacson
May 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Ismael (Mike) Lacson announce his sudden passing on wednesday May 20, 2026 at the age of 83.
Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife Zaida; children, Tach(David) Gallermo, Tsitsi(Tony) Artista, Trixia(Byron) Dimaculangan, Gerard(Mary Ann) Lacson; grandchildren, Evan, Maxine, Erica, Ping, Ella, Eunice, Emily, Migs, Michael, Zach, Nahthan, Reinier; stepchildren, Tata(Roxanne) dela...
Patrick B. McGuire
May 20, 2026
Patrick B. McGuire age 85 years,
Resident of Palos Hills, IL. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Gayle J. nee Mallon; loving father of Catherine (Craig) Schaller, Kevin (Jacqueline) McGuire, Darren McGuire, Michael (Jaime) McGuire; cherished grandfather of Austin & Ava; dearest brother of Terrence (Kathleen McGowan) McGuire.
Service and Interment Private
Robert Zaccone
May 12, 2026
Robert ” Bob” Zaccone November 12, 1943 – May 12, 2026
Visitation Monday May 18th, From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Celebration of Life Service 7:00 PM. Bob will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Mary Lou at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in a private service at...
Rosemary Foyle
May 12, 2026
Rosemary Foyle (nee Tillery) age 84, formerly of Palos Hills. She spent the last 30 years of her life without her beloved/loving husband, Raymond Harvey Louis Foyle, Jr., who passed away from cancer in 1996, and is now rejoicing to be reunited with him. She was the devoted daughter of Samuel Leonard Tillery who passed away in 1991 and Elizabeth...
Donald “DJ” Johnson Jr.
May 12, 2026
Born on December 8, 1987, in Chicago, DJ lived a life defined by leadership, loyalty, and a deep love for his family and friends. He passed away on May 12, 2026, in Joliet, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University, where he made a lasting impression as a leader among...
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