Local Illinois Obituaries
Carolyn Heeney
Oct 9, 2012
Carolyn C. Heeney (Lauer) Age 91, Loving mother of Carolyn Hospes Shapiro (Harold). Dear grandma of Mark (Michelle) Hospes, Brian (Stacey) Hospes and Kristin (Benjamin) Hall. Proud great grandma of Jacob, Wyatt, Ryder, Dylan and Aaron. Dear friend of Barbara, Dominic and Michael DelZotti. Fond "Aunt Carolyn" to Michael (Yvette) and Caroline DelZotti. Loving friend of Arthur Shapiro. Visitation Sunday...
Gerald Hacker
Oct 2, 2012
Gerald J. Hacker Sr. “Opps” Age 72. U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Andrea “Bunny” (nee Oliva). Devoted father of Jerry Jr.(Alison) and Mark(Mindy). Loving grandfather of Olivia, Sam, Madison and Cristian. Dear brother of Joanne Anastasia. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. 42 years of service with Westinghouse/Schindler Elevator Co. Visitation Friday 4-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...
Barry Saxton
Sep 29, 2012
Barry F. Saxton, 59, lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer on 9/29/2012. Mr. Saxton was a long time resident of the west and southwest suburbs and passed away at his home in Palos Hills. He was surrounded by immediate family and long time life partner, Susan. He was preceded in death by his wife Debbie(Waddick). Mr. Saxton graduated from Lyons...
Catherine Davidson
Sep 29, 2012
Catherine Marie "Kay" Davidson, 95 died peacefully September 29, 2012 at the home of her selfless caregivers: daughter and son-in-law Donna and Charles Haack of Pomeroy, Iowa. She was born on July 13, 1917 in Chicago to Frank and Kate (Schleyer) Simnacher. On July 30, 1938 she was married to the love of her life, Bernard "Bud" Davidson. They were...
Marlene Falatovich
Sep 27, 2012
Marlene A. Falatovich (nee Kasper) age 75. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Devoted mother of Audrey Baker and Brian Falatovich. Loving grandmother of Justin, Alex, Lauren, Leslee, Lisa and great grandmother of Dean and Kevin. Dear sister of Sharon Owens and Jackie Pace. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home,...
Olivia Terenzio
Sep 26, 2012
Olivia Terenzio (nee Luciani) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Maurice G. Devoted mother of Susan Terenzio and Maurice (Diane). Visitation Monday morning 9-11AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 11AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 1130AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories...
Frank Spizzirri
Sep 25, 2012
Frank L. Spizzirri, age 63. Beloved husband of the late Carol. Devoted father of Jillian Spizzirri. Dear brother of Donald(Cindy) Spizzirri, Margaret (Richard) Barton, Ronald(Laura)Spizzirri and the late Angela Moore. Cherished partner of Beverly Anderberg. Visitation Monday 5-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W)Palos Hills. Funeral service Tuesday 1030AM at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Auburn...
Shirley Baikie
Sep 25, 2012
Shirley M. Baikie, nee Bleck, age 86, beloved wife of the late Thomas Jr.; loving mother of Robert, retired CPD Crime Lab (Peggy), Ronald (Edith), Raymond (Carol), Sharon (Marty) Moore, Donald (Kim), Deborah (Butch) Peterson, Michael and Michele (John) Briggs; proud grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 28; fond sister of Gazelle (late Doug) Berg, Beverly (Walt) Prem, the late Ileene...
Clara J Guzdziol
Sep 15, 2012
Clara Josephine Guzdziol (nee Meyer). Born March 30, 1922. Passed away peacefully in her Palos Hills residence on Sept. 15, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Edward S. Guzdziol Sr. Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Anita), Diane (Mike) Fassnacht, Charlotte (Harry) Pfingsten, Loretta (Rob) Harper and Mary (Joe Grody) Guzdziol. Grandmother of Christine (David), Gary, Heidi (Jeff), Hollie, Carissa (Paul),...
Philip Shaul Major
Sep 14, 2012
Philip Shaul Major, age 86, US Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Patricia Jeanne(nee Johnson). Devoted father of Penelope(Gregory) Greiman and Perry Ernest Major. Loving grandfather of Rebecca Jeanne (Patrick) Dalseth, Andrew Philip Charles Greiman, Rachel Leigh Greiman, Dakota Elizabeth Major and great grandfather of Elise, Lex, Lucas and Ellery Dalseth; and Alex “Big Al” Greiman. Dear...
Edward Roy Hill
Sep 14, 2012
Eward Roy Hill, Navy Veteran, beloved husband of 56 years to Marlene (nee Kilver). Loving Father of Lynn Hill, Lois (Russell) Gawlik, Edward L. (Sonia Brown) Hill. Proud Papa of Samantha and Sofia Hill. Dearest brother of the late George (Charlotte) Hill. Cherished Uncle of Ronald (Sharon) Hill and the late Charles Hill. Visitiation Wednesday 3 to 8 pm. Funeral...
Mary Ann Malas
Sep 12, 2012
Mary Ann F. Malas (nee Zemgulis) age 70. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Devoted mother of James, Cynthia(Steve) Wardinski, and Debra Malas. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Kyle and Timothy. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 830AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 930AM Mass. Interment...
Joana Keburis
Sep 6, 2012
Joana Keburis (nee Venckus)age 68 of Brighton Park died Thursday, September 6th at Rush Hospital in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Povilas. Devoted mother of Vytautas (Kathy), Mike, Gintaras and Algimantas (Rebecca-fiance). Loving grandmother of Heather, Christopher and Stanley. Dear sister of Jurate. Visitation Wednesday September 12th, 3 to 9 pm at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy....
Stanley Branauskas
Sep 1, 2012
Stanley A. Branauskas, age 86. US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Emily (nee Paukstis); devoted father of Carolyn (Jerry) McGovern and Judy (George) Cvack; loving grandfather of David, Timothy, Judy, Sarah, Jonathan; and great grandfather of Aidan, Anna, Gavin, Monica and Jillian. Member of St. Alexander and Palos Heights Senior Clubs. Visitation Tuesday 3...
Francis Clancy
Aug 29, 2012
Francis P. Clancy age 65. Beloved husband of Georgianne (nee Schmitt). Devoted father of Kevin (Kathie) and Katie(Joe) Hilburger. Loving grandfather of Kayle, Keira, Kevin Connell and Quinn. Dear brother of James(Carol) Clancy, John(Elaine) Clancy and Terrence (Maura) Clancy. Also survived by many loving nieces,nephews,relatives and friends. Longtime member of St. Terrence Men’s Club. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas...
Julius Kazunas
Aug 26, 2012
Julius J. Kazunas, age 85, US Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Devoted father of Jane Scott and Kattalina Kazunas. Loving grandfather of Christina and Paige. Dear brother of the late Albert Kazunas. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Longtime member of Darius-Girenas American Legion Post #271. Many years of dedicated service...
Malanowski Loretta
Aug 24, 2012
Loretta Malanowski (nee Augustyniak) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving sister of Donald Augustyniak and Virginia Derdzinski. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 3-7PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 1030AM from the funeral home to St. Louis de Montfort Church for 1130...
Joseph J. Pajda
Aug 21, 2012
Joseph J. Pajda, born March 10, 1924 and passed away Aug. 21, 2012 at home with his children at his side. Joseph grew up in Chicago and entered the U.S Navy in 1943 and served aboard the U.S.S. Oyster Bay as the ship's baker and was honorably discharged in April 1946. In 1952, he bought his father's bakery, which was...


