Local Illinois Obituaries
Aukse Kane
May 11, 2026
Aukse Kane (nee Balciauskas) age 79, formerly of the Beverly neighborhood. She was the devoted daughter of Birute Briedis (Zaremba) and Juozas Balciauskas, who passed away when she was very young, and stepdaughter to Juozas Briedis. Treasured mother of Sylvia (Mark) Lopatka and Peter (Sharon) Kane and grandmother to Anastasia Lopatka. Loving sister to Mindaugas (Ramute) Balciauskas, Birute (John) Martino,...
Rimon R. Rezko
May 10, 2026
Rimon Rezkallah Rezko 1957-2026
Husband, Father, Jiddo, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin
Rimon went into the care of the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, after a short, hard battle with cancer.
He is survived by:
His wife, Wardana “Rose” Korkis
His daughter, Brooke Ghadir ( Afram Daniel Merjan) , His son, Richard Razzouk Rezko (Serena)
His grandchildren: Olivia, Rafael, Marguerite and Isabela
And by many loving siblings,...
Allen A. Ceplawskes Sr
May 9, 2026
Allen A. Ceplawskes Sr. age 79. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Stankus). Devoted father of Candice (Kenny) Norling., Allen Jr. (Kim), Dawn (Brian Marshall) Gastel, Matthew (Denise) and Helene (Roy) Mendoza. Loving grandfather of Michael, Jeremy, Julia, McKayla, Nathan, Matthew II, Mallory and great grandfather of Melody, Olivia, Gauge and Harlee. Cherished son of the late Julia and Frank Ceplawskes....
Kathleen M. Hesser
May 6, 2026
Kathleen M. Hesser (nee O'Keefe) age 74. Beloved wife of Frank. Devoted mother of Brian (Elizabeth) Kochendorfer. Loving sister of Larry (Susan) O'Keefe and Maureen (Tim) Chasse. Twenty two years of exemplary service with Midwestern University. Visitation Monday, May 11th, 3-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Tuesday, May 12th, 9AM from the...
Douglas C. Gehrling
May 6, 2026
Douglas (Doug) C. Gehrling, Sr., of Crown Point, Indiana. The beautiful age of 60 passed on to MacGyver more things.
He was an amazing husband to Lisa Gehrling. He a terrific father to Danielle Gehrling, Douglas Gehrling, Jr., Katie Koziol and Jeanne Wishard. He was also the best grandpa or some would say papa to Aleaha and Nova Valle, the late...
Maria Pilar Zebrauskas
May 4, 2026
Maria Pilar Zebrauskas
Family and Friends will gather for visitation Saturday, May 9, 2026 3 p.m.to 8 p.m. with Funeral Service 5 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment Private
Stephanie Baron Funeral Service and Directo
William J. Kane
May 4, 2026
William J. “Bill” Kane, 83, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully May 4th, 2026. Son of the late William Joseph Kane and Maryetta (nee Walsh). Loving father of Erin Kane (Matt) and Laura (William) Shoults, dear grandfather of William and Patrick. He is also survived by sisters Mary (late husband Phil) and Patricia (James), and preceded in death by sister...
Eugene Jania
Apr 29, 2026
Eugene M. Jania
Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465 to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Kyriaki Leftakes
Apr 28, 2026
Kyriaki Leftakes nee Venardos, resident of Hickory Hills, IL Passes away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, morning surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dionisios “ Danny” Leftakes; loving mother of Steve Leftakes, Zoe (Nicholas)Koutsis, Athena (Hani) Awadallah, Nicholas Lambros (Christina) Leftakes, and the late Gus Leftakes; cherished Yia Yia of Eva (Andreas), Danny (Christina), Kyriakos,...
Pete Kastanes
Apr 25, 2026
Peter Bill Kastanes
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Marie T. Andrews
Apr 25, 2026
Marie T. Andrews (nee Frank) age 93. Cherished daughter of the late Margaret and John Frank. Beloved wife of the late Leo. Devoted mother of Denise Andrews and Gary (Iris) Andrews. Family and friends will gather for visitation Friday, May 1, 2026, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Friday, 11:00 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, IL...
Joseph John Dentzman
Apr 22, 2026
Joseph John Dentzman, age 79. U.S. Army Veteran Vietnam.Beloved husband of Shelley Kathleen (Bertram) Dentzman for 56 years.Loving father of Edward Dentzman (Susan) and Steve Dentzman. Cherished grandfather of Jack Dentzman and Mason Dentzman.Dear brother of Darlene Dentzman, Deborah Dentzman, John Dentzman and the late James Dentzman.Joseph enjoyed golf, fishing and hunting. Visitation Friday May 1st from 3:00pm until time...
Geraldine Stiff
Apr 19, 2026
Geraldine Stiff, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday April 19th, 2026, while surrounded by her family and friends. Gerry is survived by her devoted and doting husband, Larry Stiff, her son James (Shelly) Stiff an IT Alliances Executive outside of Denver, her daughter Jennifer (and late partner Leisa) Stiff a Social Worker in St. Louis and the late baby...
Edward G. Moravec Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Edward G. Moravec Jr. age 59 years, passed suddenly. Resident of Palos Hills, IL.
Devoted son of the late Edward G. Moravec and Joyce nee Schultz Moravec; dearest sister of Sheila Hugger ( Leon Cinaroli); dear uncle of Christine Pease and Matthew Kowalski.
Family and friends will gather of a Memorial Visitation on Friday, April 24, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
Anthony Dichristofano
Apr 14, 2026
Anthony Dichristofano, age 86 years. Beloved husband of 63 yrs to Jeanine nee Scurio; devoted father of Anthony (Tricia) Dichristofano; proud grandpa of Anthony, Rachel and Joseph; dear son of the late Alfred and Antoinette Dichristofano; caring brother of Fred (Pam) Dichristofano, and Emily and the late Pat Tomasino; kind uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family...
Tammy Lynn Sedat-Gorel
Apr 13, 2026
Tammy Lynn Sedat - Gorel
"Tambo"
November 18th, 1970 - April 13th, 2026
Tammy Lynn Sedat- Gorel, 55 passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13th, 2026, with her family and friends by her side. Loving wife of Joseph Gorel of Burbank IL, married for 20 beautiful years.
Cherished daughter of Peter and the late Kristine(nee Weber) Sedat of Lampe Missouri, Dearest sister of Heidi...
Ronald John Klingensmith
Apr 12, 2026
Ronald John Klingensmith, age 84.
Beloved husband of Arleen Klingensmith (nee Filipiak) for 65 years.
Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Linda) and Laurie (Scott) Kuschell.
Cherished Grandpa of Max, Maddie, Ty, Tristan and soon-to-be Great-Grandpa.
Adored son of the late Chester “Dock” and Emma Klingensmith (nee Miller).
Dear brother of the late Jimmy (the late Betty) Klingensmith, the late Richard Lortz and the late Roger...
Carol Jedrys
Apr 10, 2026
Carol Jedrys, age 81 years, passed away on April 10, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Lottie Jedrys nee Stanek. Dearest cousin of John and Donna Christensen.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment Resurrection...
Anna Marie LaPorte
Apr 8, 2026
Anna Marie La Porte, age 77 yrs. passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Resident of Chicago, IL Mother of Christopher ( Jalye) La Porte; sister of Rocky, and Louie La Porte; aunt of Charlie, Jeanette, Toni, Rachael and Rocky Jr. La Porte; great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Services and interment private
Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris
Apr 6, 2026
Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris, age 73. Loving mother of Jennifer Gardner.
Dear sister of Judy (Frank) McDermott, Susan (Anthony) Provenzano and John (Sue) Gardner.
Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation Monday, April 20, 2026 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy Palos Hills.IL, 60465
Private Interment at St. Mary Cemetery
Phil Maher,...
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