Local Illinois Obituaries
Virginia J. Ventura
Jan 13, 2024
Virginia "Ginny" Ventura d. January 13, 2024 Virginia Ventura (nee: Myroup), Age 84, Beloved wife of Jack Ventura (preceded in death) for 61 years. Loving mother of Gail (Jason) Lucci, Pamela (Gus) Boza, Nancy (Rick) Murray, Jill (Ken) Hart. Cherished Grandma of Rick (Michelle) Rybarski, Jacob (Yesenia) Rybarski, Dana (Jordan) Hellriegel, Melissa Rybarski (Ben Guildenzoph), Analisa Ventura, Tommy Boza III,...
Steven Cluck
Jan 9, 2024
Steven E. Cluck, age 63 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by his beloved family, resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, beloved husband of Cynthia “Cindi “ nee Woods; loving father of Katie (Joseph) Salerno, Mitchell (Lauren) Cluck, Kelly (Fiancé Christopher) Cluck, devoted master of many grand dogs and grand cats; devoted son of the late Kenneth...
William A. Webber
Jan 5, 2024
William A. Webber, age 81 years, resident of Palos Hills, Illinois; beloved husband of the late Barbara nee Bukowski Webber; devoted son of the late Allan (the late Vi) and Mary nee Oliver Webber; loving brother of the late Bruce Webber; dear brother-in-law, Douglas (Michele) Bukowski; cherished uncle of Clare (Christopher) Kirkpatrick; great-uncle to Leo Kirkpatrick; dear friend to many....
Ruth Nichols
Jan 4, 2024
Ruth T. Nichols November 23, 1929 - January 4, 2024 Ruth T. Nichols, age 94, passed away on Thursday, January 4th, 2024. Ruth is survived by her beloved children Mariann (Chet) Wrobel, Sharon (Patrick) Flight; grandchildren, Lauren Tarczynski, Megan Demas, Andrew Wrobel, Cassandra Wrobel, Maximilian Wrobel, Jack Wrobel, Amanda Flight, Thomas Flight, Marikate Flight, and Kaitlin Flight; great...
Maureen Alioto
Jan 3, 2024
Maureen Alioto
August 30, 1948 - January 2, 2024
Maureen Alioto was a beloved gift from God - she was the wife of Joseph Alioto, the beloved mother of Michael and Anna Alioto, and a dear sister to Rita and Robert Lerch and John McDermott, and Jance, Michael McDermott and Lynn, Tom McDermott and Ann and Joanne and Rob Alexsick.
Maureen was a loving and caring mother, wife, sister, and friend....
Robert ‘Bob’ E Canning
Dec 31, 2023
Robert “Bob” E. CanningBorn Sept. 6,1938At rest Dec. 31, 2023
Robert E. Canning, age 85, of Chicago,entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sandra J. Canning (nee Nevills); six children; Dawn (Larry) Nyman, Denise (Jose) Corona, David Canning, DanielCanning and Darrin (Meridith) Canning; nine grandchildren: Jennifer (Robert Gronemeyer) Osborn, Caitlyn (David) Slater, Daniel Canning, Megan Corona, Matthew (Heather) Corona, Alexandra Canning, Emily Canning, Daniel Canning and Stephanie (Zach) Spiehler; seven great-grandchildren: Taj, Benjamin, Hannah, Ava, Cam, Asher and Autumn. Cherished nieces, nephews, great...
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