Local Illinois Obituaries
Rene Germaine McFadden
Sep 8, 2026
Rene Germaine McFadden, born in Chicago, Illinois on December 16, 1960, beloved daughter, sister, life partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026 surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, generosity, friendship, and service to her community.
Rene will be deeply missed by her mother and stepfather, Arlene (nee Germain) and Edward Kasper; her sister, Deanna McFadden...
Loretta Herm
Sep 4, 2026
Loretta Ann Herm, age 89 peacefully departed this life on September 4, 2026, at Franciscan Village in Lemont, Illinois. She is now reunited in eternal rest with her loving husband, Lawrence Herm Sr. Born on June 22, 1937, in Swanton, Ohio, Loretta was daughter of Joseph D’Amore and Rosa D’Amore, nee Larusso. Sister to Rose D’Amore (Louis), Grace Braida (Louis)...
Algis Matulis
Sep 3, 2026
By Algis Matulis passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026 at the age of 76 after a lengthy illness. Algis (Al) was born in Nottingham England on April 20, 1950 to the late Stasys and Sofija Matulis, both of Lithuanian decent. In 1960 he immigrated along with his family to the United States and ultimately settled in the Chicagoland area....
Robert R. Kochalka
Aug 29, 2026
Robert R, Kochalka, age 90, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Patricia; devoted father of Janice (Rob) Keogh and Mark (Rosemary) Kaminski; loving grandfather of Nicole, Kristen, Ashley (Jason) Buss and great-grandfather of Hudson, Evianna and Hayden; beloved son of the late Andrew and the late Anna Kochalka; dearest brother of Vicki Rehfeld and the late twin Andrew...
Marko Hobar
Aug 27, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Marko Hobar on August 27, 2026, at the age of 98.
Marko was born in Brinje, Croatia, on October 8, 1927, to Milan and Ruža Hobar. From a young age, he dreamed of one day building a future in America. In his twenties, with courage and determination, he set...
Odilia F. “Dee” Fantozzi
Aug 24, 2026
Odilia F. “Dee” Fantozzi, lovingly known as “Nana,” passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, at the age of 79. She was born on August 20, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois.
Dee was the beloved wife of the late Richard Fantozzi, who preceded her in death in 2021. She was the loving mother of Deanna Santangelo (Mike Santangelo)...
Dionesia Bertsos
Aug 22, 2026
Dionesia Bertsos March 30 1948- August 22, 2026
Services for Mrs. Bertsos will take place on Tuesday, September 1st at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL 60465. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the Trisagion service at 4:30PM. The Funeral Service for Mrs. Bertsos will take place in her home village of...
Joseph Perisin
Aug 14, 2026
Joseph Perisin age 75 years. Army National Guard Veteran, Retired Chicago Firefighter.(Brotherhood of Barrel.), passed away, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Susan nee Hamilton; loving father of Joseph, Thomas, and Michael (Gabriella) Perisin; cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Joseph, Nicholas, Lily, and Emily; great grandfather of Yanna; dearest brother of the late Carol Jo (the late Thomas)...
Deborah Lynn Wagner
Aug 13, 2026
Deborah Lynn Wagner nee Longino, age 73 years. Resident of Fort Myers, Florida. Beloved wife of 52 years to Marty Wagner; devoted daughter of the late Helen nee Konrath Longino; cherished sister of Renee (Larry) Young, Nick, Helene and Paul Longino and the late Wayne Longino; dearest aunt of Ian (Angela) and Alexa Young; proud great aunt of Mallory Young;...
Thomas M Tetlow
Aug 11, 2026
Thomas M. “Tommy” Tetlow, age 61.
Beloved husband of Lois Gilich (nee Axelrod) for43 years.
Loving father of Jason (Shere) Fabsits, Alicia (Mark) Pavone, Candace (Sam) Ciolino; Thomas (Amy) Tetlow Jr; Donald (Stefanie) Tetlow; and Catherine (Seamus) Donahue.
Cherished grandfather of Brianna (Alex) Fitts, Lilliana Jimenez, Alyssa (Larry) King, Alexis (Daman) Beto, Justin Fabsits, Savannah Fabsits, Chase Ciolino, Charlotte Pavone, Vincent Ciolino, Madison...
Lola M Bonham
Aug 8, 2026
Lola Marina Bonham (nee Scaruffi), October 11, 1933 - August 8, 2026 - adored daughter of the late Mistica Mary (nee Bertacchi) and the late Fortunato D. Scaruffi. Married to the love of her life, her soulmate, the late Frank Bonham for 67 years. Lola was the most caring, kindest, loving mother to Judy (Louis) Buttny, Jerry (Kim) Bonham, and...
Lidia G. King
Aug 7, 2026
Born in Stockdale TX. on Jan. 20, 1929, formally from San Antonio, TX. residing in Palos Hills since 1967. Lidia crossed over peacefully in her sleep on August 7, 2026, in her home of 60 years. She along with her Beloved the late husband Ramon D. King raised 7 children. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy to them all, Stella...
Aldona L. Sabalas
Aug 6, 2026
Aldona, a cherished, strong soul with a heart as big as her smile, passed away on August 6, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and compassion. Born on February 9, 1953, into a close-knit Lithuanian community, in Chicago, IL, Aldona (Alda) was the beloved daughter of Frank and Birute Sabalas, who preceded her in death. She is survived by...
Joseph E. Gallina
Aug 6, 2026
Joseph E. Gallina age 94 yrs. passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Resident of Palos Hills; beloved husband of Dorothy A. nee Rusina Gallina; loving father of Jim (Carla), Bill (Kathy), and the late Tom (Kathy) Gallina; cherished grandfather of Joe (Danielle) and Emily Gallina; proud, great grandfather of Theo Gallina.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation...
Michael Agostino
Jul 31, 2026
Michael Agostino, 63, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, after a brief hospital stay.
Michael was born on July 12, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest and Joan Agostino (Jurasek). He graduated with the Class of 1981 from Hempfield Senior High School in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. In 2001, he moved with his parents to Estero, Florida, to assist...
Gayle McGuire
Jul 22, 2026
Gayle Joyce McGuire age 82 years,
Resident of Palos Hills, IL. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife to the late Patrick B. McGuire; loving Mother of Catherine (Craig) Schaller, Kevin (Jacqueline) McGuire, Darren McGuire, Michael (Jaime) McGuire; cherished grandmother of Austin & Ava.
Service and Interment Private
Kathryn A Levoy
Jul 21, 2026
Kathryn A. LeVoy, age 85, passed away suddenly. A longtime resident of Palos Hills, Kathryn was a devoted and loving mother to Kara, Runa, and Anna LeVoy.
She was the dear sister of Joan (the late George) Weimer and Kay Gibson. Kathryn was also a beloved aunt to Chad (Barrett) Duffy. She worked for many years for Time magazine and Roosevelt...
Carl Lizzio
Jul 17, 2026
Help us celebrate the life of
Carl Phillip Lizzio
93 years young
A very hard-working man of few words and always stoic.
Devoted husband to Theresa Lizzio.
Loving father of Michael, Michele, Dawn, and Jessica.
Dearest grandfather to Marissa, Joseph, Lorenzo, Ethan, and Manuel Anthony.
Carl loved spending his days cracking jokes, watching his favorite westerns on TV, listening to soda pop shop and, of course, Frankie...
Shirley Sobol
Jul 15, 2026
Shirley Anne Sobol (née Dombey) peacefully passed away on July 15, 2026, in Mokena, Illinois. She courageously and confidently ended dialysis treatments on her own terms, her life well lived and complete.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman N. Sobol; her parents, William L. Dombey and Eileen I. Dombey/Kozack (née Flatley).
She is survived by three children: daughter Jeanne...
Joseph J. Corso
Jul 7, 2026
Joseph J. Corso
Joseph J. Corso, age 77, member of the 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Devoted and loving father of Scott (Shannon) and Stacey (Jacob Helder) Corso. Dear grandfather of six. Forty-seven years of service as an electrician at Chicago’s legendary Palmer House. Longtime member of IBEW Local 134. After retirement Joseph enrolled at Moraine Valley Community College...
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