Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Spiro "Sam" Manasses

Spiro "Sam" Manasses

Jan 18, 2021

Spiro “ Sam” Manasses 74, of Hickory Hills and born of Exohi Argos Greece, passed away peacefully early Monday Morning January 18, 2021. Loving father of Dora ( Nick) Stojka, Tina (Jeff) Pawlak, Nicole (George) Karkalis, and Joey Manasses. Former husband and life long friend of Josephine Manasses. Proud Pappou of Jolie, Jacqueline, Elia, Andreas, Josephine, Mila and Sophia. Dearest...

Edward Freislinger

Edward Freislinger

Jan 17, 2021

Freislinger, Edward J., “Hockey”, age 90, Veteran Korean Conflict US Army. Beloved son of the late Geza and Mary Freislinger. Friend and “Uncle Eddie” to many. Visitation Thursday January 21, 2021 8:45 a.m. until funeral prayer service 9:45 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy (7700W), Palos Hills to St. Louis de Montfort Church, Oak Lawn mass 10:30 a.m....

Donald Augustyniak

Donald Augustyniak

Jan 13, 2021

Donald Augustyniak, age 86, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Stefanisin). Devoted father of Lynn (Gary) Blaskovitz and Judy (Jon) McCon. Loving grandfather of Amanda, Dylan and Kelly. Memorial visitation Monday, Jan. 25th, 9 AM until time of service, 11 AM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (Palos Hills). Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National...

Theresa A. Aumann

Theresa A. Aumann

Jan 11, 2021

Theresa A. Aumann. Devoted mother of Ronald Aumann and Rylee Fowler. Loving grandmother of Mary. Cherished partner of Ronald Fowler. Beloved daughter of Joyce and the late Robert Aumann. Dear sister of Joyce "Babs, Diane, John "Chuck", Jo Anna and twin sister Mary. Member of Fraternal Order of the Eagles and longtime school bus driver for children with special needs....

Eleanor Randerson

Eleanor Randerson

Jan 10, 2021

Visitation Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery 11:00 a.m. Graveside

Alfonsas Snarskis

Alfonsas Snarskis

Jan 7, 2021

Alfonsas Snarskis of Homer Glen, passed over on January 7, 2021. He celebrated his 91st birthday on December 24th, 2020. Immigrating from Lithuania to Germany during WW II, and then to the United States in 1951, he was proud to serve the United States Army. He was strong in spirit, a loyal husband, father, grandfather, and great-father who loved his...

Richard Bieniek

Richard Bieniek

Jan 7, 2021

Richard V. Bieniek, loving husband of 60 years to the late Bernice, dear brother of Dorothy (the late Raymond) Gajewski, the late Frank (the late Bernadine), the late Robert (the late Marlene), and Joseph (the late Marjorie) Bieniek, and the late Margaret (David) McHenry, awesome father of Matthew (Stephanie), Christopher (Laura), and Jonathan Bieniek, beloved grandfather of Ricky Bieniek, and...

Walter Seiler

Walter Seiler

Jan 6, 2021

Walter Steven Seiler, age 70 of Palos Heights, passed away January 6, 2021. Walter is survived by his wife Diane (nee Schwieger) of 43 years; He leaves behind 3 children; Suzanne (Erik) Ringbauer, Steve (Angie) Seiler, Stephanie (Daniel) Murphy. He will be especially missed by his 8 grandchildren, Kaylee, Jackson, Madelyn, Tyler, Charlotte, Maggie, Molly and Baby Murphy. Walter was...

Irene "Judy" Casino

Irene "Judy" Casino

Jan 6, 2021

Irene "Judy" Casino (nee Rodriguez) age 78. Beloved wife of Raul. Devoted mother of Roy Casino and Cary (the late Scott) Misner. Loving grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Henrietta Papucci, Mike Rodriguez, Henry Rodriguez, Sophie Jeziorski, Antoinette Rodriguez, Ronald Rodriguez and the late Ernest Rodriguez, Arlene Desurne and Albert Rodriguez.. Visitation Tuesday 9 AM...

Lorraine Slomski

Lorraine Slomski

Jan 5, 2021

Lorraine Helen Slomski (née Smielewski), age 92, of Palos Park,Il. Formally of Chicago, Il. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. Slomski. Lorraine is survived by her sister, friend, and roommate, Eleanor Cholewinski. Cherished mother to Gary (Mary) Slomski and Beverly (Joe) Koplinski. Devoted grandmother to Tom, Sarah, Kristi, Jimmy and Joshua (Lauren) and loving great-grandmother to...

Sophie Floros

Sophie Floros

Jan 5, 2021

Visitation Thursday 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Richard Schlosser

Richard Schlosser

Jan 5, 2021

Richard Schlosser, age 68. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Klimek). Devoted father of Richard (Jessica), William (Amy), Robert (Jennifer) and Sherri Schlosser. Loving grandfather of 9. Cherished son of Lois MacDonald and the late Richard Schlosser. Dear brother of Lori, Sandi, Julie and the late Larry. Longtime owner of Precious Memories by Darlene. Member of Teamsters Union Local #710. Visitation...

James R Barclay

James R Barclay

Jan 5, 2021

James R. Barclay died on January 5, 2021 in South Holland, Illinois at the age of 62 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born on November 21, 1958 and was soon after adopted by Ester and James Barclay. James was the husband to Robin; Loving father of Eric (Sarah), James (April), Tony (Jessica),...

Elaine C Rys

Elaine C Rys

Jan 5, 2021

Elaine C. Rys, age 70. Cherished daughter of Teresa and the late Edward Rys. Loving sister of Gary Rys. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service with Peterson Publishing and longtime member of Life Raft. Memorial visitation Friday, Jan. 15th, 6-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (Palos Hills). Memorial Mass Saturday,...

Helen Gaking

Helen Gaking

Jan 3, 2021

Helen Gaking nee Gedminas, Age 100. Residing in Romeoville, Illinois former longtime resident of Chicago (Brighton Park), Illinois. Beloved wife of (the late Ralph). Loving mother of (the late Ellen Peacock, Mary (Ken Rice) Lesley, (the late Dominic (the late Mary) Wizgird, Susan (Daniel) Dzielawa, Deborah (Dennis) Koladycz, Donna (Gerard) Pasciak, Doreen (Paul) Mendez and Darlene (Jill Klies) Gaking. Amazing...

Dolores Macauley

Dolores Macauley

Jan 3, 2021

Visitation Friday January 8th, 9 AM until time of service 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Greenwood Cemetery.

Philip E. Richards

Philip E. Richards

Jan 3, 2021

Services pending.

Virginia Macias

Virginia Macias

Jan 3, 2021

Virginia Macías, age 54, suddenly. Beloved wife of Jaime Macías. Devoted mother of Gladys, Jaime, Yoandra, Christopher, and Zureima Macias. Survived by many loving sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Service at 7 PM. Express your thoughts and memories in the online...

John Rickey

John Rickey

Jan 3, 2021

John A. Rickey Jr., age 63. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Chathas). Devoted father of Jennifer Rickey and Elizabeth (Patrick) Christl. Loving grandfather of David. Cherished son of Mary Alice Rickey and the late John A. Rickey Sr. Loving brother of Cathy Regan, Julie Vivado, Patty Parks, Jim Rickey, Jeff Rickey, and Joe Rickey. Also survived by many loving relatives...

Elda Brasewicz

Elda Brasewicz

Jan 1, 2021

Elda Brasewicz, nee Manzardo, age 84 of Hudsonville, Michigan, formerly of Chicagoland’s Roseland and Evergreen Park communities. Beloved wife of 60 years of the late Donald J. Brasewicz; loving mother of David Brasewicz (Erin) and Donna (Russell) Tarvid; dear sister of Theresa (the late William) Cramer and the late Frank (late Geraldine) Manzardo; dear sister-in-law of Diane (Richard) Hadel and...