Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Robert Katuzny

Robert Katuzny

Sep 26, 2021

Robert C. Katuzny, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 26, 2021 Army veteran, resident of Crest Hill, IL. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. nee Dwyer Katuzny; loving father of Carolyn (Glenn) Pestrak, and Michelle (David) Wiencek; Cherished grandfather of Gregory Pestrak, Nicole and Michael Wiencek; dearest brother of the late Ted ( the late...

Irina Miagkova Krupovisoviene

Irina Miagkova Krupovisoviene

Sep 24, 2021

Irina M. Krupovisoviene Passed away on September 24, 2021 Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Interment Private

John Robert Harrison

John Robert Harrison

Sep 24, 2021

John R Harrison Jr passed away peacefully on Sept 24, 2021 after an illness. Formerly of Valparaiso IN, & Palos Hills IL. John grew up on a Christmas Tree Farm in Jackson Township in Indiana. He began his career in sales working in the family retail business, St Anne’s Gift Shop. It was located Ford City Shopping Center in the...

Conrad Miltko

Conrad Miltko

Sep 14, 2021

Visitation Sunday, Sept.26th , 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, Sept. 27th, 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 12 noon Mass located at 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills, Il. Interment private.

Mary T. Spindor

Mary T. Spindor

Sep 13, 2021

Mary T. Spindor nee Mroz, passed away suddenly, Monday, September 13, 2021. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late Henry "Doc" Spindor; loving mother of Susan (James) Howard and the late Lawrence Spindor; Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Sharon) Clayton; proud great-grandmother of Megan and Erin Clayton; dearest sister 13; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family...

Adela Medina

Adela Medina

Sep 13, 2021

Adela Medina Services are private

Lorraine M. Konieczka

Lorraine M. Konieczka

Sep 13, 2021

Lorraine M. Konieczka nee Fronczak passed away suddenly on September 13, 2021 Beloved wife of the of the late Leo Konieczka; loving mother of Grace (Gary) Grossklaus, Thomas Konieczka, Judy (Richard) Boeschel, Matthew Konieczka and Carol (Scott) Finnegan; Cherished grandmother of Deanna, Andrea, Lauren , Jennifer, Andrew, Kevin, and Daniel; Proud great-grandmother of Sophia, Emilia and Olivia. Dearest sister of...

Linda Schreck

Linda Schreck

Sep 11, 2021

Linda Schreck, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Resident of Palos Hills, IL Linda was a beloved partner to Timothy Strepek for over 28 years; loving mother of Andrea (Richard) Varwig and Daniella Auld; Cherished grandmother of Scarlet Varwig; dearest sister of Marie (Michael) Pinto and the late Paul (Ofelia) Schreck; kind aunt to Riley Cantrell and Dorothy...

Mary Ann Carlson

Mary Ann Carlson

Sep 9, 2021

Mary Ann Carlson, resident of Tinley Park, IL passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 Devoted Daughter of the late Richard and Margaret nee Quigley Carlson Loving Sister of Michael ( Mary) Calson and the late James Carlson Dearest Aunt of Aimee Fenton (Graham) Wadson and Jessica ( Michael) Oklief , dear great-aunt of Noah and Theo and Baby. Family...

Dennis Mc Carthy

Dennis Mc Carthy

Sep 9, 2021

Dennis G. McCarthy, 81, of Bonita Springs, FL passed peacefully on September 9, 2021 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice. He was born on December 29, 1939 in Chicago, IL son of the late Patrick and Winifred (Nelson) McCarthy. Dennis was raised in Chicago and it was there he met the love of his life, Karen Sue Powers. They would...

Theresa E. Shimkus

Theresa E. Shimkus

Sep 6, 2021

Theresa (Terry) Shimkus, nee Predey, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021, after battling illness. Beloved wife of the late Edward Shimkus. Loved mother of Barbara (James) Parente. Cherished grandmother (Nana) of Anne (Brian) Taylor, Jessica (Michael) Vieira, and Jeffrey Parente. Great-grandmother of William, Jeanne and Jillian Taylor and Matthew, Emily and Adelaide Vieira. Dearly loved sister of Veronica (the...

Joan M Witry

Joan M Witry

Sep 2, 2021

Joan M. Witry, nee Dozier, passed away on September 2, 2021 at the age 87. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Witry for 57 years. Cherished mother of Brenda Witry, Laura (Luke) Bailey, Matthew (Mary Pat), Julianna (James) Merkle and just like a mother to Daniel Welch. Loving grandmother of Kenneth Bailey (Liz), Erin Bailey and fiancée (Jerry), Brianne Bailey,...

John R Melker Sr

John R Melker Sr

Aug 31, 2021

John “Johnnie” Melker, Sr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. John was born May 19, 1931 to John and Anna Melker in Chicago, Illinois, and had three younger siblings: Ellen, Amelia and Martin. Throughout his life, John worked as a semi-truck driver in Chicago and eventually retired from Roadway and Yellow Freight in his late 60s. During his...

James Pavlatos D.D.S

James Pavlatos D.D.S

Aug 31, 2021

Jim Pavlatos lost his long and difficult battle with cancer on August 31, 2021. Born in Chicago to Angelo and Stella Pavlatos, he attended Lake Forest College and Loyola Dental School. He enjoyed a very successful dental practice in Palos Heights, specializing in dental implants. His love of Palos Park motivated him to serve as a Palos Park Commissioner for...

Mary Anna Gercius

Mary Anna Gercius

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Anna Gercius Mary Anna Gercius peacefully passed away at the age of 78 on August 31, 2021. A resident of the Timbers in Palos Hills for 50+ years and a committed member to Sacred Heart Church, she helped deliver 1000+ babies during her tenure as an Obstetric Nurse at St. Anthony Hospital. Actively involved over the years as an...

Robert Quillman

Robert Quillman

Aug 30, 2021

Bob Quillman, Sr. of Palos Heights, Illinois passed away on August 30, 2021 at the age of 86. Bob was born January 21, 1935 in Perry County, Illinois to Alta and Harley Quillman. A standout multi-sport athlete at Pinckneyville High School, Bob helped lead the Panthers to the state basketball finals in Champaign in 1951, 1952, and 1953. His 65-foot...

Shirley Mae Hummel

Shirley Mae Hummel

Aug 30, 2021

Shirley Mae Hummel, nee Setzke, 89, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on August 30, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Donald; proud and loving mom of Susan Zielinski and Charles (Kim) Hummel; cherished grandma of Heather (Patrick) Crehan nee Hummel, Donnie (Olivia) Hummel, Julie (Josh) Limp nee Zielinski, Joey (Melissa) Hummel and Sarah Zielinski; great-grandma of Oliver Limp. Sister...

Jayne Panka

Jayne Panka

Aug 29, 2021

Jayne Kathleen Panka, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the age of 63. Jayne is survived by her husband Thomas Panka. Jayne is also survived by her two loving daughters: Jennifer (Gene) Larken and Sarah (Joe) Haka. Jayne was the daughter of the late Florence Danner and the late Jerome Dwyer. Jayne is survived by her three siblings:...

John R. Tholen

John R. Tholen

Aug 29, 2021

John R. Tholen, U.S. Veteran Memorial visitation Thursday, September 9, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Inurnment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Memphis TN 38148-0142 would be appreciated

Frank J. Dufner

Frank J. Dufner

Aug 26, 2021

Frank J. Dufner, passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021 Army veteran, resident of Palos Hills, IL beloved husband of Victoria nee Brunetti; loving father of Debby Rosa, Daniel Dufner, Tracy Robinson and Michael ( Thomas Barry) Dufner; cherished grandfather of Serena ( Fiance Jesse Martinez) Rosa, Savannah, Nikko, Chance and Andrea Rosa, Mc Kenna, Mia, and Noah Robinson; dearest...