Local Illinois Obituaries
Jeanette Mazurek
Dec 31, 2023
Jeanette Agnes MazurekPassed away peacefully December 31st at the age of 90 years old.Loving wife of the late Ernest Mazurek; loving mother of Ernest Jr. Mazurek; loving mother of Karen (Frederick) Kunz; loving grandmother of Shane Kunz and Margie Mazurek;loving sister of seven siblings, the late George, Eddie, Winnie, Dorothy, Dolores, and Jerome; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.Family...
Joseph A. Perna
Dec 30, 2023
Joseph A. Perna; passed away suddenly on December 30, 2023. Resident of Chicago Ridge, IL. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Marilyn nee Hoff Perna; loving brother of Darlene (John) Gecan and Lisa Perna; cherished uncle of Christopher (Michelle) Gecan, Stephanie Perna and the late Heather and James "J.J." Osmolski; great uncle of Christian, Angel, Keilan, Vanessa, Mya,...
Patricia Ann Cook
Dec 29, 2023
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, January 13, 2024 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465 Interment Private
Samantha Marie Hutcherson
Dec 28, 2023
Samantha Marie Hutcherson, age 25 years. Resident of Alsip, IL. passed away suddenly on December 28, 2023. Beloved daughter of Kenneth and Anna nee Fisher Hutcherson; loving sister of Melissa (Raymundo) Delgado, John and Kenneth Hutcherson; dearest aunt to Raymundo Delgado. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, January 4, 2024 3-8 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:00 p.m....
James C. Szimakowski
Dec 19, 2023
Jimmy "Elvis" Szimakowski, beloved brother and friend to many in the Palos Hills and surrounding area. Jimmy was well known for his kind and optimistic spirit. He shared his love for entertainment and music, especially of Elvis Presley, at many a church picnic, dinner dance, Friendship Fest, karaoke venue, and Elvis impersonator performance.
Jimmy was devoted to Sacred Heart Parish...
Eugene " Gene" F. Bernardo
Dec 18, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Bernardo, loving and beloved husband, father, and grandfather went to his eternal rest on December 18, 2023 at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was surrounded in love by wife Bev, son Michael, and other close family members. Gene was born in Chicago Heights on April 30, 1944, and attended Bloom High School,...
Peter Santucci
Dec 14, 2023
Peter Anthony Santucci Sr., age 91, of Palos Park, passed away peacefully. He was a loyal son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Peter was born in Italy to the late Mercurio and Umbertina Santucci. Peter was a devoted husband of 60 years to the late Ann (nee Gonnella), beloved father to Peter A. Santucci Jr. and wife Gail (nee...
Paul Dacko
Dec 9, 2023
Paul J. Dacko 04/11/1942-12/09/2023 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Paul Dacko. He departed this world on Saturday, December 9, 2023 surrounded by his loving family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and wisdom. Born on April 11, 1942, Paul was a beacon of kindness and...
Phyllis Modla
Dec 8, 2023
Phyllis M. Modla passed away on December 8, 2023 at the age of 82. She was born and raised in Chicago’s Back Of The Yards Neighborhood. Graduated from Saint Joseph High School. Worked at CNA Insurance in downtown Chicago. After marriage she became a full time home maker and loving mother to her three children. Once her grand children started...
Robert Cummins
Dec 6, 2023
Robert E. Cummins, Navy veteran during the Korean War. Resident of Frankfort, IL Beloved husband of the late Dolores “Dee” nee Pappas Cummins; devoted son of the late Edward and Rose nee Teresi Cummins; loving father of Alana (Rick) Cramer, Rob Jr. (Debbie), Bill (Tina) and Scott (Sabine) Cummins; cherished grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 8; dearest brother of Maureen...
Vincas Bliznikas
Dec 6, 2023
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass 11:00 a.m. at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 6812 South Washtenaw Chicago, IL. Interment private in Lithuania
Sr. Grace Wastak
Dec 5, 2023
SISTER GRACE CAROL WASTAK, SSC
Born: April 12,1928
Born into eternal life: December 5, 2023
Professed: August 15, 1949
Years in religious life: 74
Her father, Andrew S. Wastak, Sr., mother, Josephine (Bajorinas) Wastak, brother Andrew (Cecelia) Wastak, Jr., and sister Catherine (Chester) Klescewski preceded her in death. Sister Grace Carol is survived by her nieces and nephews, Andrew Wastak,III,...
Virginia Frey
Dec 5, 2023
Virginia Frey, resident of Palos Hills, Illinois passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Stella nee Radzak Jankowski; loving mother of Charlene Martin and the late Darlene Selwood; cherished grandmother of Lorelei and David (Monica) Martin, Christine Selwood, and Robert (Kelly) Selwood; great grandmother of Brittany Martin, Brandon Martin, Karly Martin, Meghan Selwood,...
Maurice E. Phelan
Dec 5, 2023
Maurice Edward Phelan, age 85 yrs. resident of Palos Park, Illinois. Passed away on Tuesday, December 05, 2023 Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Greskowiak; loving father of Susan, Janet, Maury (Jeanne), and Gerald (Bernadette) Phelan , and Barbara (James) Spahn; cherish grandfather of Joseph (Emily), Jason, Julia, Christopher, Brendan, and Ashley.Services and Interment privateFor information or to express your condolences...
Walter J. "BUZZ” Sura
Dec 1, 2023
Walter J. " Buzz" Sura, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, resident of Hickory Hills, IL. U.S Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Joyce nee Gornick Sura; loving father of Michael (Anna) Sura and Cynthia Dent; cherished grandfather James ( Fanny) Sura; proud great-grandfather of Lily Sura; dearest brother of 10.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday,...
Georgia Karuntzos -Fidan
Nov 25, 2023
Georgia Ann Karuntzos – Fidan December 6, 1965 – November 23, 2023
Services for Georgia will take place on Thursday November 30th, at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Trisagion Service at 5:30 PM. Friends and family asked to meet directly Friday morning at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 South...
David Botello
Nov 25, 2023
David Botello passed away peacefully on November 25 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital at the age of 43. David is survived by his wife, Ewa (Lazowska); his son, Matthew; mother, Roxanne Botello, and mother-in-law, Lodzia. Also survived by maternal grandmother, Gloria Pearl, aunts, uncle and many relatives and friends.
David was born on August 29, 1980, in Chicago. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Criminal Justice and English Literature.
David was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs (sorry, Sox fans!). He was an excellent...
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