Local Illinois Obituaries
Patrick McNicholas
Jun 25, 2024
Patrick Raymond McNicholas 62, of Las Vegas and formerly of Chicago’s South Side, passed away June 25th. Loving father of Kyle (Taylorr) McNicholas and Cullen McNicholas. Dearest son of the late Joseph and Betty (nee Rafajko) McNicholas. Beloved brother of Thomas (Kris), Kevin (Maureen), Terrance (Doug), and Ken. Fun loving uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dearest...
Patrick James Fox
Jun 22, 2024
Patrick James Fox, beloved by all, passed peacefully while at rest, June 22, 2024. Born to immigrants from Ireland. He was known by many names: Patrick, Pat, Pete, Dad, Papa, PJ, Peter, U.P, Fox. A man of significant personality and few words (albeit wise beyond his years), he knew exactly when to pipe up with either astute insight, or a...
Patricia Ann Schane
Jun 20, 2024
Patricia Ann Schane, age 92. Beloved mother of Linda (Jim) Heimsath, Gene (Barbara ) Earley, Dorothy (Frank) Bucki, Mary Gail (Ronald) Edelen and the late William Schane. Cherished grandma of 15. Dearest granny of 23. Loving sister of Nancy Czosnowski, Ken Mittler, David Mittler, the late William Mittler and the late George Mittler. Loving aunt and fond friend of many....
George Poulos
Jun 20, 2024
George Edward Poulos March 18, 1932 – June 20, 2024
Visitation for Mr. Poulos will take place on Monday June 24th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Trisagion Service 6:30 PM. Friends and family are asked to meet Tuesday morning directly at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church 7560...
Joseph "Joe" J. Fleck
Jun 20, 2024
Joe J. Fleck; US Army Veteran, age 100 years. Resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois, beloved husband of the late Carmela Kostner-Fleck, and the late Helen Fleck; beloved by family and friends. Joe was a recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, Infantry Combat Badge, Croix de Guerre, and Good Conduct Metal. Visitation Monday, July 1, 2024 3:00...
Patricia Macejak
Jun 15, 2024
Patricia L Macejak, nee Czech age 77 years, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Macejak; Devoted mother of Scott, Tracie Macejak Miller(Jerry) Miller and Alan (Holly) Macejak; Loving grandmother of Connor, Claire, Maddox, Victor and Sidney Macejak and Carter and Landen Miller; Dearest sister of the late Richard...
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...