Local Illinois Obituaries
Sharlene M. " Shar" Rossini
Jun 9, 2024
Sharlene Marie Rossini (Erdakos) passed away on June 09, 2024. Born to William and Beverly Erdakos on November 18, 1960, she was the sister to 3 younger brothers - Max, Joe, and Jim; beloved wife to John; mother to Christina and Anthony, and cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.
A graduate of Queen of the Universe Grammar School in 1974...
John “ Jack” Nelson
Jun 5, 2024
John Gilbert Nelson, age 93 years, resident of Palos Park, IL. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Dolores nee Dziver; loving father of Valerie Nelson Litchfield, Gary ( Sharon) and Ron ( Julie) Nelson. Cherished grandfather of John Litchfield (Joseph Olszewski), Michael (Caroline) Litchfield, Anne (Fidel) Calderon, Sam (Natalie) Nelson, Madeline, Maddox and...
Richard Anthony Cazares
Jun 4, 2024
Visitation will be held Tuesday June 11th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home Wednesday morning June 12th for a 10:00 AM Service. Tony will be laid to rest among family at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.*In lieu of flowers,...
Janice Roth
Jun 1, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Janice M. Roth, age 74, of Hickory Hills. Janice was a loving wife to the late John W. Roth, loving sister to Terry (Carmen) LaVela, Len (Karen) Barnickel, Ruth (Bill) Burke, Tom (Bev) Barnickel and Katie (Joe) Barnickel, loving mother to Don (Jen) Roth, Harry (Marta) Wilkinson, Vic...
Kathleen Orcutt
May 25, 2024
Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends and Family will gather at the Funeral Home on Friday 10:00 a.m. for procession to Orland Memorial Park Cemetery, 153rd St. & West Avenue, Orland Park, Il.
Ann M Marszalek
May 15, 2024
Ann (Nusia) Marszalek (nee Kolniak). Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Ellen (Geary) Kuzniar, Sharon (Bruce) Sayre, Tony Marszalek and the late Joanne Marszalek. Loving grandmother of Christie and Michelle. Dear sister of the late George (Christine) Kolniak. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Ann was very involved with her beloved parish, St. Peter and...
Helen Marie Herbst
May 14, 2024
Helen Marie Herbst, age 70, a cherished member of Posen, passed away May 14, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Herbst, nee Opilka; loving sister of Richard (Sandy) and Steve (Lourdes) Herbst; cherished aunt of David and Stephanie Herbst, Heather (Michael) Antoniazzi, Lisa (David) Hillhouse and Katherine (Nicholas) Myers and proud great aunt of...
Jerry A Mnacek
May 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that Jerry A. Mnacek (son of Albert & Bessie Mnacek and brother to Martha Kasper) passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 at the age of 95. Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the honor guard and had the privilege to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. He...
Raymond S Chamberlain
May 5, 2024
Raymond S. Chamberlain beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2024. He joins his beloved wife Susan in eternal peace. There will be only one “Chicken” Ray “Mover” Chamberlain. He may have been one of the most selfless men to ever grace our earth. He was loved by anyone that had the pleasure of...
Gerri Helm
May 1, 2024
Gerri J. Helm of Fort Myers, FL passed away May 1, 2024Gerri was the beloved wife of the late Frank Helm; Loving mother of Linda Helm and Kathleen Helm DiLella. Proud grandmother of Kelly (Tom) Ahern, Rachael (Ron) Levy, Nichol (Ray) Collins, and Lindsay DiLella. Also, dearest great-grandmother of Emily, Evan, Brendon, Bryanna, Liam, Noah, Jordan and Justin.Loved dancing,...
Karen Singer
May 1, 2024
Memorial Mass will be on Friday, May10th, 11:30 a.m. at St. Christina Church located at 3342 W.111th Street, Chicago, Il. 60655.
Felix Piekarz, Jr.
Apr 29, 2024
Felix "Phil" Piekarz Jr., age 82, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024. He is survived by his children Kathleen (Dr. John) Elsen, Larry (Tracy) Piekarz, and Julie (Joseph) Gudeman. Grandfather of six: Kaitlyn, Jaclyn, Colin, Paige, Colton and Jaxson. Loving brother of Frank (Dorothy) Piekarz. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.Visitation for Phil Piekarz will be...
Theresa A. Kula
Apr 28, 2024
Theresa A. Kula, age 89, beloved wife of the late Robert G. Kula. Devoted mother of Donna (the late Joe) Ciezki and Lori (Joe) Majchrowicz. Loving grandmother of Lauren (Travis), Nicole (Jason), Joe (Brooke) and Matt (Carrie). Cherished great-grandmother of Elley, Dylan, Jordan and Brayden. Dearest sister of Rose (Jack) Egan. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and...
Marylyn Pollard
Apr 25, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother and wife Marylyn Pollard on April 25, 2024. Predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Ginnie Susmarski, Marylyn’s memory will be honored and cherished by her surviving family. Her loving husband John; her children John (Beth Ann) Pollard, Scott (Mary) Pollard, Tracy Pollard and Debbie (Dave) Pollard Pawlowski will deeply...
Dwight Richard Ekstrom
Apr 12, 2024
Dwight Richard Ekstrom, age 49 years young, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2024. Resident of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband and best friend to Jean nee Rachey-Ekstrom. Devoted son of Allan and Rosalinda nee Torres Ekstrom; loving brother of Drina Ekstrom and Rodney Ekstrom; devoted uncle to Jose Antonio and Tatiana Chopitea, Alexander, Samantha, and Daniel Ekstrom; dearest nephew to many...
Albert Timpf
Apr 11, 2024
Albert Timpf, age 90yrs. resident of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband of Olga nee Tripenfeldas-Timpf; loving father of Susan (Steven) Pohrte and Jenny (Mark) Erdmann; Cherished Papa of Allison and Jamie Erdmann, Amanda (Zachary) Cary and Leah Erdmann; dearest brother of 10 and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, April 15,2024 9:00...
Justine R. Casey
Apr 1, 2024
Justine R. Casey, age 89 years. Passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024She was born to Couno and Rose Fico on October 11, 1934. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Casey; loving mother of Donald Jr. (Melissa), Joel (Mary) and James Casey; adored grandmother of Aaron and Patrick. Dearest sister of Connie Fico-Thomas, and the late Antonio...
Josephine Joy
Mar 31, 2024
Josephine Joy, age 94 years. passed away on March 31, 2024. Beloved of the late Edward J. Mulholland; loving daughter of the late David and Eva nee Perrin Joy: dearest sister of Irene ( Dominic) Nicosia and the late Marie ( the late Ronald) Carlson, David ( the late Lenora) Joy, Elizabeth Joy, James Joy, Alice ( the late Joseph...
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