Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Betty Ann Blair Jackson

Betty Ann Blair Jackson

Jan 5, 2022

Born Betty Ann Blair in May of 1926. Passed January 5th, 2022 after a short bout with COVID. Mom married Harl “Bud” Jackson in April 1947. Both survived by their Children daughters Barbara A. Wilson (late Ronald), Betty A. (Richard) Laurenzi and son Charles R. Jackson. Predicated in death by mother and father Barbara (nee Blahut) and John Blair. Also...

Darlene A. Balzekas

Darlene A. Balzekas

Jan 3, 2022

Darlene A. Balzekas, age 70 years passed away suddenly on January 3, 2022 resident of Palos Park, IL. Devoted daughter of the late Ralph and Eugenia nee Marcinkiewicz Balzekas cherished friend and former wife of the late Ron Sobeske; dear cousin to Jeanette (Terry) McKee, Sharon (Jerry) Mc Nellis, Fred (Vivian) Weber and Alan (Sheila) Weber. Dear friend of Karen,...

Thomas H Windt

Thomas H Windt

Jan 2, 2022

Thomas H. Windt beloved husband of 62 years to the late Barbara a nee Stewart; loving father of Thomas (Karen), Timothy (Caryn), and Michael (Sharon) Windt, Sheila (John) Cunningham, and Patrick (David) Windt; cherish grandfather of nine, proud great-grandfather of five; dearest brother of the late Albert (the late Lil) Windt, Ruby (the late Bud) Brain and Peg (the late...

Carolyn K. Pestrak

Carolyn K. Pestrak

Jan 1, 2022

Carolyn K. Pestrak passed away suddenly on January 1, 2022 Resident of Homer Glen, IL. Beloved wife of Glenn A. Pestrak, loving mother of Gregory Pestrak; devoted daughter of the late Robert C. and Mary A. nee Dwyer Katuzny; deartest sister of Michelle (David) Wiencek ; dear aunt of Nicole and Michael Wiencek, Andrea (Brian) Rekus, Vincent (Alicia) Onesto and...

Judith Eileen Hoffman

Judith Eileen Hoffman

Dec 28, 2021

Judith Eileen Hoffman age 73 years, resident of Palos Hills, IL; beloved partner to Edward McDermott; devoted daughter of the late Robert and Ruth nee Patrick Hoffman; loving sister of Maureen (the late Michael) Dildine and Susan Hoffman; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Member of Sacred Heart Fun Club; Visitation Tuesday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 12:15 p.m. at...

Mac Arthur Antigua

Mac Arthur Antigua

Dec 25, 2021

Beloved husband of Flordevilla Galinato Antigua, Loving father of MacArthur Antigua, and Lora Lee Banzali Cherished grandfather of Meera Antigua, Leela Antigua, Livy Banzali, Faryn Banzali, Zayla Banzali; Devoted son of the late Marcial, Sr. and Paciencia nee Ycong; dearest brother of Tomasita, Francisco and Gemma, and the late Sister Mary Estelle, Sister Mary Immaculata, Sister Mary Marcia, Marcial Jr.,...

Marie M. Molk

Marie M. Molk

Dec 24, 2021

Marie M. Molk, age 87 nee Bruck. Loving wife of Herman A. “Herb” Molk. Beloved mother of Janet M. James, Maureen A. (Carl) Trotto, Thomas A. Molk, and Laura M. (Joseph) Cleary. Fond grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Dorothy (late Charles) Norwood, the late Rita (late Tony) Pietsch, Theodore (Marcie) Bruck, John Bruck and Rose...

Elenore Krasowski

Elenore Krasowski

Dec 23, 2021

Elenore Krasowski nee Konieczny, resident of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved wife of the late Steve A. Krasowski; loving mother of Stephen (Catherine)Krasowski, and Deborah A. (the late Gary) Wright; cherished grandmother of Gary (Sylwia) Wright; proud great-grandmother of Emily and Madeline Wright; dearest sister of Joseph (Mimi) Konie and the late Christine, Dotti and Robert Konie; dear aunt and cousin...

Juan Araujo

Juan Araujo

Dec 18, 2021

Juan Araujo Family and friends will gather for a visitation Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will begin 9:00 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL to St Rita Church , mass 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL.

Virginia Louise Van Scoyk

Virginia Louise Van Scoyk

Dec 17, 2021

Virginia Louise nee Pfeiffer Van Scoyk; resident of Burbank, IL. beloved wife of the late Ralph Van Scoyk; loving mother of Roger (Bronia) Van Scoyk, and Louann (fiancé Dan Noble) Gilkey; Cherished grandmother of Courtney and Bradley Gilkey; proud great-mother of Jack Atkinson; dearest sister of Charles (the late Melva) Pfeiffer, and the late Norman, Chester, Amelia and Gilda Pfeiffer;...

Judy M. Dingels

Judy M. Dingels

Dec 17, 2021

Devoted Wife of Jerry for 53 years, together 62 years. Loving Daughter of the Late Gene and Emily Dengler. Loving Mother of Joyann (Michael) Leach, Jill (William) Burke, and Jennifer (Brian) Szydlowski. Cherished Grandma of Mikie, Raeann and Danny Leach, Sophia and Grace Szydlowski and Special Bonus Grandma of Billy and Marisa Burke. Loving Sister of Janet (John) Plezbert and...

Danute Bilaisis

Danute Bilaisis

Dec 16, 2021

Danutė Bilaišis of Chicago, Illinois Danutė Bilaišis née Balickaitytė Passed away December 16, 2021 at 95 years of age. Born April 11,1926 in Kaunas. Beloved wife of the late Viktoras Bilaišis; loving mother of daughters the late Živilė (late Wayne Donnelly), Vilija (Pete Probst) and Dalia (Ken DeMuth), cherished grandmother of Peter (Megha), Jonathan, Paul Henry, Emily, and Alex; great-grandmother...

Charles J. Nicholas

Charles J. Nicholas

Dec 16, 2021

Charles “Chuck” Nicholas, age 91 years , beloved husband of the late Anita J. Nicholas (nee Majka); Devoted father of Daniel and the late Charles and Stanley Nicholas. Dearest brother of Dorothy (the late Bob) Karmgard. Loving brother in law of Stanley (Phyllis) Majka. Dear uncle of Nicole (the late Michael) Cordes, Nanette (Brian) Walsh, Robert "Bob" (the late Letha)...

Rimantas K Buzenas

Rimantas K Buzenas

Dec 11, 2021

Buzenas-Rimantas K. age 72 years, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 11, 2021 Resident of Bridgeview, IL. Beloved husband of Virginia nee Narvaisis; loving father of Ausra Buzenas; devoted son of Irena Aizinas nee Kazitienas and the late Mecys Buzenas; dearest brother of Danute (Vytas) Lukauskis; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather for a...

Joan Doranzo

Joan Doranzo

Dec 11, 2021

Joan Doranzo passed away peacefully at the Mother Theresa Home in Lemont on December 11, 2021. Resident of Mokena, formerly of Palos. Loving mother of Linda (John) Haaksma, Gail Martin and Jim (Jo-Ellen) Doranzo; Cherished grandmother of Shannon Hack, Kimberly (Jake) Rutherford, Angela (Jonathan)Keller, Justin (Sara) Haaksma, Brian (Jackie) Doranzo and Sara Mc Pherson; dearest great-grandmother of AJ, Ashton, Aidan,...

Dimitrios "Jim" Sgouras

Dimitrios "Jim" Sgouras

Dec 11, 2021

Dimitrios "Jim" Sgouras December 9, 1937 - December 11, 2021 In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Jim's name to the Koraes Student Assistance Fund by using the link provided. https://secure.givelively.org/donate/st-constantine-hellenic-orthodox-church/father-byron-koraes-student-assistance-fund FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CAN NOT ATTEND THE CHURCH SERVICE AND WISH TO VIEW IT, PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW FOR THE LIVESTREAM OF THE...

Nancy M. Miller

Nancy M. Miller

Dec 7, 2021

Nancy M. Miller, age 75. Dear daughter of the late Earl Miller and the late Lillian nee Marciniak. Dear sister of Ted (Linda) Adams, Robert Kaydos and Richard Kaydos. Fond aunt of Jeanine Lyons, Elaine (Lawrence) Spaete, Krista (Heinz) Schwarzer and Katie Adams. Great aunt of Brendan, Jack, Emily, Kendall and Victoria. Cousin and friend of many. Family and friends...

Alice H. Brunell

Alice H. Brunell

Dec 2, 2021

Alice H, Brunell (nee Willis) Beloved wife of the late Merle D. Brunell Sr.; Loving mother of Carol Cagala, Merle (Donna)Brunell Jr. and the late Phyllis Applebaum and John Brunell ; cherished grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 21 and great-great grandmother of 1; dearest sister, aunt and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 3 to 8 P.M....

Joseph Csoke

Joseph Csoke

Nov 28, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Csoke of Palos Hills, IL, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 28, 2021. Joe was born on July 16, 1932 in Vencsello, Hungary. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Jozsef and Maria Csoke, his brother Daniel Csoke of Budapest, Hungary and his sister Maria Tolgyesi of Norridge, IL. Joe is survived...

Virginio Colon

Virginio Colon

Nov 23, 2021

Virginio Colón, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Ana Colón for over 65 years. He was a devoted father to his children Jerry (Marian) Colón and John (Chris) Colón. He was a wonderful grandfather to his 4 grandchildren who referred to him as “Lito”: Kristyn Colón, Brian Colón, Cassandra (Fernando) Chavez,...