Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Paul Kinney

Paul Kinney

Apr 9, 2024

Services are private

Justine R. Casey

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

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...

Shirley Ann Dempsey

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

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

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

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

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...

Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald

Mar 16, 2024

Services are private.

Robert Michael Pietruszka

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy Irene Engstrom

Dorothy Irene Engstrom

Mar 1, 2024

A celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held Spring of 2024

Donald Andrasco

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

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....

Donald C. Knoerr

Donald C. Knoerr

Feb 20, 2024

Services and interment are pending

John J. Paske

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...