Local Illinois Obituaries
M. Michele Sheehan
Jul 11, 2022
M. Michele Sheehan, 70, of Palos Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022. Michele was born in Chicago, IL on August 25, 1951. After graduating from St. Scholastica High School she went on to have a successful 45 year career with JP Morgan Chase (previously First National/Bank One), advancing from page to vice president. Michele was a loving...
Maria Carmen Pedroza
Jul 8, 2022
Maria Carmen Pedroza, born December 28, 1953, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2022 Resident of Oak Lawn, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Alfredo and Beatrice nee Hernandez Pedroza; loving sister of Roseann ( Glenn) Newton and the late Alfredo (Elizabeth) Pedroza; cherished aunt of Andie (Doug) Bodenhagen and Aron (Holden) Wright; dearest great aunt of Brody and Lilly...
Matthew T. Husar
Jul 4, 2022
Matthew T. Husar, a lifelong resident of Chicago and the south suburbs, died July 4, 2022, at his home in Palos Heights following a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Husar, 70, was born Feb. 3, 1952, in Chicago to John Z. and Kathryn Husar. After graduating from John F. Kennedy High School on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Husar earned a Bachelor...
Mariann K. Hendrickson
Jul 1, 2022
Mariann K. Hendrickson nee Kleyboecker, beloved wife of the late John D. Hendrickson loving mother of Sue Lynn (Scott) Smetana, Aura Lee Hendrickson, John David Hendrickson II, and the late Jeanne Marie Hendrickson; cherished grandmother of Timothy Hendrickson, Rob and Katie Smetana; dearest sister-in-law of Elaine (the late Jerry)Walsh; kind aunt of Sean Walsh and the late Eric Walsh. In...
Marlene Kay Fitzgerald
Jun 25, 2022
Marlene Kay Fitzgerald nee Sparkes, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at her residence in Oak Lawn, IL Beloved wife of the late Edward Fitzgerald, Edward Tillman and James Carey; loving mother of Marcella "Marcie" (Sam) De Christopher, John ( Sandra) Carey, Edward, Michael, Robert, Gerald (Deanna) and the late Joseph Tillman; dearest grandmother of Daniel (Stephanie), Shawna, and...
Christine Grace Castellano
Jun 18, 2022
Christine Grace Castellano (nee Janusas). Age 83. Beloved wife of the late Lencho Castellano. Loving mother of Margaret Castellano, Eileen Castellano Brownworth, Ronald Castellano and Christine (Daniel) Castellano-Parker. Dearest mother of her furry friend and companion Charlie. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Castellano. Dear sister of Elena Janusas, Ann (Virgil) Smilgys and the late Anthony (Joyce) Janusas. Fond aunt to many...
Gladys L Bundschuh
Jun 16, 2022
Gladys Bundschuh nee Ceithaml , age 89. Resident of Plainfield, and Palos Heights, beloved wife of the late Richard H. Bundschuh; devoted mother of Scott (Cande) Bundschuh, Susan (Ken) Van Meter, Christine (Paul) Fionda, Cynthia (Don) Russell and Richard Bundschuh . Loving grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 11. Visitation Saturday, June 18, 2022, 9 A.M. until time of Funeral...
Elva Madrigal
Jun 15, 2022
Elva Madrigal, 74, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hedelberto and Maria Del Refugio Perez, and a sister, Hortadelia Beltran. Mrs. Madrigal is survived by her husband, Jose R. Madrigal; two children, Jose (Irma Liliana) Madrigal Jr., Teresa (John "Jack") Goosherst; four grandchildren, Sean Goosherst,...
Danny Leftakes
Jun 4, 2022
Dionisios Leftakes age 96 years, resident of Hickory Hills, IL Passes away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022 evening surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kyriaki Leftakes nee Venardos; loving father of Steve Leftakes, Zoe (Nicholas)Koutsis, Tina (Hani) Awadallah, Nicholas Lambros (Maria) Leftakes, and the late Gus Leftakes; cherished grandfather of Eva, Andreas, Danny, Kyriakos, Stavroula, Zahara, Esra,...
George G. Kamberos
Jun 3, 2022
George G. Kamberos 85, of Oak Lawn passed away peacefully early Friday morning with family at his side. Beloved husband of Becki (nee Kutrubis). Loving father of Stacy (John) Passarella and Dean Kamberos. Proud veteran of the United States Army. Loving son of the late Gust and Tasia Kamberos. Dearest brother of Helen (the late Nick) Gravenites, Vickie Kamberos, Peter...
Aurelio Jimenez
Jun 1, 2022
Aurelio Jimenez was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His departure leaves a painful yearning for his kindness and loving ways. He is best remembered for being devoted to his family and friends; never refusing to help those in need and always willing to prepare a meal for visiting guests. He never gave up the fight-today...
Martha B. Marcin
May 27, 2022
Martha B. Marcin, age 77 years. Resident of Palos Hills, IL Beloved wife of Eugene F. Marcin; loving mother of Cynthia (Amiel) Pappas, Ken ( fiancée Lisa) Marcin; cherished grandmother of Kenny and Meaghan Marcin, Mark, Andrew, Nicholas and Anthony Pappas, Alexander and Dylan Lorek; dearest sister of Mark Wilk. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, June...
Christa R. Thompson
May 20, 2022
Christa R. Thompson, resident of Palos Hills, IL beloved wife of the late well known horsemen Charles A. Thompson; Christa was a respected horsewoman and business owner in her own right; devoted mother of Martha M. Thompson-Hoyt and son-in-law, Robert A. Hoyt; cherished grandmother of Emily (Nick) Darnell, Danielle (Philip) Gibson and Hayley Hoyt; proud great-grandmother of Harper Darnell and...
Alice Radusewicz
May 17, 2022
Alice Radusewicz nee Galvon age 85 years, resident of Chicago Ridge, IL Devoted daughter of the late Martin and Frances nee Kola Galvon; Loving mother of Peter (Laura Tesseneer), Don, and Phil (Yusha Liu) Radusewicz; Cherished grandmother of Kristi ( Kyle) Simkins, Tracy, Dragan and Xoren Radusewicz, Raeanne (Mike) Torres, Ashley, Jerry and Renee Radusewicz; dearest great-grandmother Emerson Simkins and...
Robert L. Janick
May 12, 2022
Robert L. Janick; suddenly, age 59 year young. devoted son of Joan nee Strepek and the late Robert J. Janick; loving brother of Scott (Jessica) Janick and the late Karin ( John) Petro. Dearest Uncle of Alyssa and Darren Janick and Tori Tsapralis; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Member of Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, UA . Robert will...
Collette S. Zuidema
May 11, 2022
Collette S. Zuidema, passed away on May 11, 2022 Resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois. Services and interment private
Sharon M. Ivy
May 10, 2022
Sharon M. Ivy nee Kumpik, passed away on May 10, 2022 beloved wife of the late William I. Ivy; loving mother of Danny (fiancée Gina) Ivy, Sherrie Pazera and the late William (Michelle) Ivy; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Alexandra, Peyton, Piper, Michael, and Daniel; dear sister of Deborah (John) Domijancic and the late Leonard Kumpik; dear aunt of many nieces...
Esther Zenari
May 8, 2022
Esther M. Age 84 years, resident of Chicago Illinois, beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony “V. Zenari; loving mother of Christine (James)Rolnik, Joseph (Laura), and Anthony Zeneri ; Cherish grandmother of Ashley, Brittany, and Alyssa; proud great-grandmother of Juliana; dearest sister of Evelyn (The late Edward) Chojecki, and the late five brothers and three sisters; dear aunt of my...
Joan Kungis
May 8, 2022
Joan Kungis of Chicago, IL was summoned home on May 8, 2022. Born Jasia Matulis in Oharewicze, Poland (now Belarus) on December 1, 1936. She became a war refugee at the age of 2 and didn't have a real home until the age of 19-they resided in war camps. This war would take her familys' journey from Siberia, Uzbekistan, Persia,...