Local Illinois Obituaries
Mark A. Vicich
Jan 14, 2023
Mark A. Vicich, born on November 12, 1959, was the son of the late Robert and Noreen (nee Enright) Vicich. Mark departed for heaven on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 63. Devoted husband of Bernadette "Nadika" Vicich. Loving father of Mary (Hraefn) and John (Jennie). Cherished grandfather of Parker and Grant. Dear brother of Robert (Debbie), Janet...
Thomas Coffey
Jan 13, 2023
Thomas E. Coffey age 64 years young, passed away on January 13, 2023. Resident of Chicago Ridge, IL. Beloved husband of Blanca E. nee Flores Coffey; dearest stepfather of Jose(Cecelia) Huante and Veronica (Leonardo)Munoz; cherished grandfather of Leonardo, Jose, Alexis, Aaliyah; devoted son of the late William E. and Marilyn L. nee Fitterer Coffey; dearest brother of William E. (Joyce)...
Kathleen E. Prendergast
Jan 11, 2023
Kathleen Elizabeth Prendergast, 80, of Chicago, and previously Homewood, IL, passed away on January 11th, 2023, after a battle with dementia. Known as “Cassie,” she was born on March 17th, 1942, to Michael Francis and Dorothy (McMullen) Prendergast in Cumberland, MD. After graduating from Catholic Girls Central High School in 1961, she went on to study nursing at a local...
Richard M. Lalas
Jan 7, 2023
Richard M. Lalas, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2023; resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, beloved husband of the late Janina nee Tamosaitis Lalas; loving father of Robert (Samuel) Lalas; cherished grandfather of Christina (Austin)McKinney, Michael, and Matthew Lalas; dear brother of the late Alexandra (the late Vytis) Zilinskas; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will...
Les Peterson
Jan 6, 2023
Les Peterson, 68, passed away on January 6, 2023. Les was born on March 5, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kate (nee Murphy); his three children, Shane (Hannah Gilbert), Kelly (Kevin) Pendl and Megan (Jimmy Wrobel); and his granddaughter, Reese Kathleen Pendl. Les is also survived by his mother, Francis (nee White)...
Francisco Javier Lagunas
Jan 5, 2023
Francisco Javier Lagunas age 55 years young, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Deanna Pape Lagunas; loving father of Jeremy, Frankie, Alex, (Gabriella), Jesus, and Cristian Lagunas, cherish grandfather of Jackeline, Jasmine, Jeanine, Daniel, Mia, Giselle, Rose and Luca,; devoted son of Raquel nee Guerrero and the late Javier Lagunas; dearest...
Francis J. O'Brien
Jan 3, 2023
Francis "Frank" O'Brien, 90, passed away at home in Oak Forest, IL on January 3, 2023. Frank was born on October 22, 1932 in Evergreen Park, IL. He served in the U.S. Army, in Korea. He was married on February 12, 1955 to his best friend, Ann. He was an amazing caregiver to her after she became paralyzed in 2006....
Donald Kirchhoff
Jan 3, 2023
Donald R. Kirchhoff age 81 years, resident of Thornton, IL. Army veteran during Vietnam War; beloved husband of the late Kathleen T. nee Bax Kirchhoff; loving father of Donald (Diane McGuire) and Michael (Jennifer) Bostedo, Carolyn (Todd) Baumruk, Krista Bostedo; cherished grandfather of Briana Kirchhoff, Ellie and Jace Bostedo; dearest brother of Janet Brickey, Kenneth Kirchhoff and the late Thomas...
Rosalie J. Spalla
Jan 1, 2023
Rosalie Spalla nee Grieco, beloved wife of the late Luciano “Duke” Spalla, Loving mother of Luciano Spalla, and the late Thomas Maurice Spalla ; cherished grandmother of Angela Rose Spalla, Mary Frances Spalla, Roseanna Lynn Spalla, and Luciano Leonard Spalla; dear mother-in-law to Marilyn Spalla; devoted daughter of the late Mary (nee Defily) and Maurice Grieco; dearest sister of Michael...
Carol Cagala
Dec 31, 2022
Carol Cagala nee Brunell, resident of Bridgeview, IL. age 77 years. Loving mother of Renee ( Adam) Cohen, Cheryl (Christopher) Morlock, and Michael (Heidi) Cagala; beloved grandmother of Nicholas, Faith, Cameron, Jacob, Noah, Arianna, Brooklyn, Carter, and Jackson; dearest daughter of the late Merle and the late Alice Brunell; dear sister of the late Phyliss Applebaum, Merle Jr. and John...
Joan M. Wolf
Dec 27, 2022
Joan M. Wolf nee Wapniarski, age 85 years, passed away peacefully with her loving husband of 65 years holding her hand. Beloved wife of Herbert Wolf; loving mother of Mark (Cathy), Michael (the late Karen) and Daniel Wolf; cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Michael, Matthew, Stone, Bridgit, and Jade; proud great-grandmother of Deven, Riley, Fayelynn, and Dahlia; Joan will be deeply...
Lois Tarasevic
Dec 27, 2022
Lois Tarasevic received her wings and was reunited with the love of her life on December 27, 2022. Her beloved husband of 49 Years, Wally went to Heaven in 2018. A piece of her heart left with him, but with her strong faith she knew she would see him again. Lois was a wonderful daughter to the late Mae (Wolowiec)...
Dorothy Bucher
Dec 27, 2022
Dorothy Bucher age 101 years , passed away on December 27, 2022. Resident of Palos Hills, IL Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Louise nee Koch Bucher; loving sister Loretta ( the late Ernest) Gregory, and the late Lawrence (the late Lottie) Bucher and Louise Bucher; cherished aunt of 6; great-aunt of 4. Family and friends will gather for...
Genevieve Pivoris
Dec 27, 2022
Genevieve Rose Pivoris passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022. She lived a very full life to 102 years of age. She was born in Roseland, IL on September 3, 1920. At six months of age her parents returned to Lithuania with her and her siblings. Because she was an American citizen, she had free passage to the U.S. in...
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