Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Michael J. Barrett

Michael J. Barrett

Jul 3, 2021

Michael J. Barrett, Army veteran, Beloved husband of Gail P. nee Groetsema Loving father of Jason (Mary) Clark; cherished grandfather of James Clark; dearest brother of Nora (David) Tabor, Mark (Caroline) Barrett and the late Suzie (Thomas) Ochocinski; dear uncle of five. Retired after 25 years of service from Ceramic Tile Local 21. Family and friends will gather for Visitation...

Kathleen "Cookie" Marie Sheehy

Kathleen "Cookie" Marie Sheehy

Jul 1, 2021

Kathleen Marie Sheehy “Cookie” nee Bradtke; beloved wife of Jack for 52 years. Loving mother of John (Julie) Sheehy; Cherished grandmother of Katie (Walter) Hudyma and John R. Sheehy; devoted great-grandmother of Walter Atlas Hudyma; dear daughter of the late Harold and Marie nee Sharky Bradtke; caring sister of James (Carol) Bradtke and the late Harold (Donna) Bradtke kind aunt...

Karen Kuenn

Karen Kuenn

Jul 1, 2021

Karen Kuenn July 1, 2021 Karen L. Kuenn (nee Kaleckas), age 72, beloved wife of the late Neil Kuenn. Devoted mother of Kathleen (Tim) Stoeckel and Kevin Kuenn. Proud grandmother of Timmy and Kaitlyn. Dear sister of Richard (the late Ann) Kaleckas, Lynn (Ken) Setlak, and the late James Kaleckas. Sister-in-law of Barbara (Michael) Hudson and Bob (Julie) Kuenn. Loving...

Joseph A. Panega

Joseph A. Panega

Jun 27, 2021

Joseph A. Panega, age 46 years young, passed away suddenly on June 27, 2021 due to complications with diabetes. Joseph was a resident of Justice, IL. , and an employee of Smith-Crossings Assisted Living facility in Orland Park, IL Beloved Husband of Gayline nee Sagun; loving son of Phyllis ( Phil)Knobbe and the late Charles F. Panega Cherished Brother of...

Daniel J. Sheehy

Daniel J. Sheehy

Jun 24, 2021

Daniel J. Sheehy, age 82, of Chicago passed away on Thurs., June 24, 2021. Beloved husband of Virginia (Frobes); loving father of Colleen (Brian) Piotrowski & Daniel (Jodi) Sheehy; proud grandfather of Brian, Jack, Allison, Kira & Samantha; preceded in death by his parents Michael & Colette Sheehy,and in-laws Edward & Kathleen Frobes; Cherished brother of Mary the late (Duane)...

Jerome C. Okonski

Jerome C. Okonski

Jun 23, 2021

Jerome Okonski, U.S. Army Veteran, Passed away peacefully at his residence in Palos Hills, IL surrounded by his loving family, beloved husband of Cecelia nee Janco ; loving Father of Jeff (Angela)Okonski and the late Cora Ann Okonski; cherished grandfather of Austin, Sophia, and Anna Okonski; kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Devoted son of the late John and...

Alice Betz

Alice Betz

Jun 23, 2021

Services private.

Maria Bonna

Maria Bonna

Jun 21, 2021

Services will be held in New Jersey.

Margaret Jeka

Margaret Jeka

Jun 20, 2021

Margaret Jeka, 72, passed away peacefully in her home on June 20, 2021. Marge was the loving daughter of the late Sophie and Frank Jeka and sister-in-law of Penny Wolf. Marge adored her niece and nephews and was the aunt of Nicole Jeka, Christopher Jeka and Casey Jeka. Marge was a former resident of Blue Island and a graduate of...

Ann Renee Thorpe

Ann Renee Thorpe

Jun 16, 2021

Ann Renee Thorpe "Annie” passed away suddenly June 16, 2021. Loving daughter of Scott and Genevieve Nee Maluska, Beautiful sister to John and Genevieve. Annie is predeceased in death by her grandparents John Maluska, George and Alice Thorpe and her aunt Ann Maluska. Annie has touched our lives in so many ways throughout her short life. Our feisty little girl...

Donald W. Macaulay Jr

Donald W. Macaulay Jr

Jun 16, 2021

Donald William Macaulay, Jr., 66 of Chicago passed away suddenly on June 16, 2021. Loving son to the late Anne Therese (Nancy) and the late Donald William Macaulay Sr. He leaves behind his wife Loretta (nee Morrissey) and his two beautiful daughters, Laura Morrissey and Shannon Macaulay. He also leaves behind his devoted sister, Lorna LaPorta (Ronald), many brother and...

Irene Schmidt

Irene Schmidt

Jun 15, 2021

Irene Schmidt nee Markowski, age 89 years, resident of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully in her home on June 15, 2021 Beloved wife of the late Karl H. Schmidt; loving mother of Darlene ( Robert) Wigboldy and Richard Schmidt; Cherished grandmother of Jacquelyn (Nick) Youngerman, Taylor (Travis) Strutzenberg, Danielle (Jack) Finan, Richard Schmidt, Kendal Wigboldy, Jacob (Stephanie) Pearce; dearest...

Ronny Lunt

Ronny Lunt

Jun 11, 2021

Lunt- Ronny, age 56 years, passed away on June 11, 2021 after a long, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Resident of Hickory Hills, IL. Marine Veteran Beloved husband of Nancy nee Noack; loving father of Mandy Prestianni, Brandon and Justin Lunt; Proud grandfather of Delilah and Zak; dearest brother of Dar (the late Augie) Spalla, Debra, Randy, and Rick Lunt,...

Robert Patrick Slattery

Robert Patrick Slattery

Jun 8, 2021

Robert Patrick Slattery (Pat) passed away peacefully in his sleep June 8th, 2021. Pat was born October 22, 1949 at home to parents Robert Slattery and Elizabeth Slattery(Svinek). Pat was a dedicated teamster of the Sheet Metal Union Local 73 and was proud of his 50 years of service pin.Pat spent his life having a passion for fishing, golfing, and...

Henriieta M. Johnson

Henriieta M. Johnson

Jun 4, 2021

Henriieta “Ruby” Misch Johnson, 63, of Manteno Illinois, passed away on June 4th, 2021. Henriieta was originally from the Philippines and immigrated to the United States in 1989. She lived in California with her family where she eventually met her husband Lee where they had one child, Roy, before moving to Texas and then to Illinois. She was a quiet...

Algis L. Ancevicius

Algis L. Ancevicius

Jun 3, 2021

Died June 3, 2021 at Christ hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois at 87 years of age. Born on October 14, 1933 in Prague Czechoslovakia. Business owner who had a Masters degree in Business and Masters degree in Engineering. Beloved husband of Dalia Verbickaite; Loving father of son Gintas; Son Sigitas with wife Karen, granddaughters Camille and Claire; Daughter Lya Kubilius...

Ernest Sutkus Jr.

Ernest Sutkus Jr.

May 30, 2021

Ernie Sutkus (75), passed peacefully on Sunday, May 30th. Loving Father of Valerie Henninger and husband Mark Henninger, cherished grandfather of June Henninger and devoted brother of Anita Zebrauskas. Born and raised in Chicago, Ernie attended Gage Park High School and is an alumni of Chicago State University. He loved taking care of his yard, gardening and enjoying the company...

Anthony "Billy" Fingl

Anthony "Billy" Fingl

May 27, 2021

Anthony “Billy” Fingl Jr. Suddenly age 45 years, resident of Wheaton, IL Beloved fiancée of Tracy Nelson; beloved son of Bill Sr. (Tina) Fingl and Carol (William) Stitt; loving father of Jordyn Marie, cherished brother of Jeffrey (Fiancée of Karen Weber) Fultz, Carol Ann Robinson, Heather (Brian) Regan, Hailey (Wyatt) Anderson, Michael Bouquet, Ashley (Michael) Mills and the late Kevin...

Sandra Knight

Sandra Knight

May 18, 2021

Visitation Saturday May 29th, 12 noon until time of service 2 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills.

Jeanine Garrett

Jeanine Garrett

May 16, 2021

Services pending.