Local Illinois Obituaries
Shirley Ann Dempsey
Mar 30, 2024
Shirley Ann Dempsey, beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away March 30, 2024, at 80 years old.
She was born March 6, 1944, in Chicago to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Kiaune) Dempsey, the oldest of four sisters, Diana, Pat and Sandra Bort. Shirley loved her family and friends and spending time at the beach in northwest Indiana. She was the...
Lynn K Spielman
Mar 27, 2024
Lynn K. Spielman, nee Grube. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Spielman. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Loving mother of James and Thomas (Lori) Spielman and Pamela (Chad) Walker. Cherished grandmother of Thomas & Kaitlyn Walker and Lina, Audra, & Julia Spielman. Dearest sister and aunt of many.Lynn grew up on the south side of Chicago and was a...
Artie C. Cucci
Mar 26, 2024
Artie C. Cucci, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 26,2024 surrounded by his loving family.A self-proclaimed "Jack of all trades, master of none", his many certifications and careers included: Being co-owner of car dealerships, barber, carpenter, realtor, firefighter of 27 years, retired Fire Marshal, and a devoted father.
He is survived by his loving wife, Christine, whom he...
Chris J. Drnaso
Mar 22, 2024
Chris J. Drnaso, age 71, resident of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Wrobel; loving father of Nick (Sarah) and Matt Drnaso, devoted brother of Patty (Richard) Koche and Angie (Alan) Steger, and fun uncle to many nieces and nephews.Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation...
George L Zvonek
Mar 18, 2024
George L. Zvonek, age 77 resident of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.Beloved husband of Loretta nee Bandyk Zvonek; loving father of George (Lori) Zvonek and Barbara Zvonek; BFF and proud Papa of Madelyn; Grandpa of Jorianne, Mallory, and Teddi; devoted son of the late George M. and Anna nee...
Robert Michael Pietruszka
Mar 16, 2024
Robert Michael Pietruszka, age 69, resident of Oak Lawn passed away suddenly on March 16, 2024. Robert, fondly known as Bob or Bobby was born on July 16,1954 to Sophie and Frank Pietruszka. Loving husband of Caroline Pietruszka. Beloved dad (papa bear) of Kristen Pietruszka and the late Keith Pietruszka. Proud Papa of Noelle and Aryka Pietruszka and Jackson Mayer. Dear...
David E. Joy
Mar 6, 2024
David E. Joy, age 66, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2024. Dear brother of Maureen Joy, Thomas Joy (Denise), and William Joy (Laura). Loving uncle to Rebecca Moody (Cale), Kristin Joy (Cody Shipp), Jennifer Joy and Justin Joy (Nicole). Nephew to Josephine Joy, Irene Nicosia (Dominic), Patricia Durkin and Richard Niestrom. Survived by many loving cousins and dear friends.Dave...
Barbara Jean Teason
Mar 6, 2024
Barbara Jean Teason, age 86, of Palos Park passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Palos Northwestern Hospital with her loving family at her side.She was born May 11, 1937 to adoring parents LaVerne and Earl Teason. Family preceding in death are her parents and grandparents Irene and Frank Wohn. She is survived by her sister Yvonne Avgerinos, nephew Gerald...
Jonathan Nicholas DeAngelis
Mar 5, 2024
Jonathan Nicholas DeAngelis, age 31 years young, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband and best friend to Jessica Lynn nee Hradek-DeAngelis; devoted daddy to Savannah Marie and Taitum James DeAngelis;Proud and adored...
Paul E. Picman
Mar 5, 2024
Paul E. Picman, beloved husband of Eileen (nee Webster); resident of Burbank. Loving father of Jennifer (Eric) Ganz and Jacqueline (David) Clancy; cherished grandfather of Madisen & Carsen Ganz, and Hailey & Brianna Clancy. Dearest brother of William (Marilyn), Timothy (Felicia), Christopher (Helen), and the late Henry (Susan) Picman. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear step-brother of Phil...
Marguerite "Marge" Kryczka
Mar 4, 2024
January 3, 1948 - March 4, 2024Marguerite "Marge" Kryczka passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Kryczka; loving mother of Kathleen (Brian) Anderson, Eugene Jr. Kryczka, Benjamin (Jaime) Kryczka, and Mary (Timothy) Farmer. Cherished grandmother of Jacob and Nicholas Anderson, Alexander, Steven and Ryan Kryczka, Daniel Farmer, and the...
Donald Andrasco
Feb 29, 2024
Donald C. "Andy" Andrasco, Army Veteran World War II, age 96. Resident of Chicago Ridge, IL. Beloved husband of the late Edith (nee Lewis). Loving dad of Donna and the late David (Patty) Andrasco and Scotty Andrasco. Cherished grandfather of Colleen (Lamont Griffin), Jessica (Ryan Kocanda), Michael, and Christopher Andrasco. Great-grandfather of Zachary Andrasco. Dearest brother of the late Jean...
Jeffery L. Kupfer
Feb 23, 2024
Jeffery Lynn Kupfer (73), of Lockport Illinois passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2024. He was born on December 11th 1950 in Illinois to Lavern Kupfer from North Dakota and Cleta Lefler from Benton, IL.
He is survived by his only child, Cedelle Kupfer-Escobedo, his ex-wife and close friend, Elva Escobedo, his cousins Linda and Marvin Bowen, Donna and Rick Ricci, and Sandy and Tony Monaco.
Jeffery was a jack of all trades type of person....
John J. Paske
Feb 20, 2024
John J. Paske , age 76 years, Retired CFD, passed away suddenly on February 20, 2024, resident of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of the late Linda Jean Paske (nee Collopy). Devoted father of James (Kimberly) and Jay (Shannon) Paske; Loving grandfather of Donovan, Will, Matthew and Meghan; dearest brother of Judy Palm, Eileen Payne, and the late Mike and...
Joyce Contorno
Feb 18, 2024
Joyce nee Traksel Contorno, age 85 years, resident of Homer Glen, Illinois.
Precious, wife of the late Frank J. Contorno; devoted mother of David (Barbara) Contorno, Karen (Bill) Vanderhei, Kim (Rick) Siriann and Kathy (Matthew) Juris; cherished grandmother “Honey” of Joelle (Mike) Beranek, Kristine (Mike) Mucha, Douglas Contorno, Tamra (Patrick) Kobilca, Ryan (Jill) Siriann, Brandon Siriann, Justin (Mel) Siriann, Stacie (Phil)...
David Bosonetta
Feb 13, 2024
David Joseph Bosonetta, Sr., was born on January 31, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Domenic J. and Mildred M. Bosonetta. David is survived by his wife, Carol (Matulevicus), and their children Christine (Nick) Ferreri, David (Billie) Bosonetta, Jr., and Gregory (Meghan) Bosonetta. He was Grandfather to Jacob, Jacquelyn, and Garrett Ferreri; Zoe, Trevor, and Ivy Bosonetta; and Augustus Bosonetta. David was...
Anna Mae Bolbat
Feb 13, 2024
Anna Mae Bolbat passed away peacefully February 13, 2024. She was 87 years old. Beloved wife of
Leonard T Bolbat. Devoted mother of Audrey Kraus, Michael, Bridget Skinner and late Thomas. Loving
grandmother of 11 Amber, Ryan, John, Eric, Tommy, Ronda, Anthony, Onna, and late Sam, Daniel and
Laura. Great grandmother of 16 beautiful great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday,...