Local Illinois Obituaries
Dianna Joy Nelson
Sep 25, 2020
Dianna Joy Nelson, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Kearns. Devoted mother of Timothy (Susan) Kearns, Karen (Norm Greer) Torres, Paula (John) Crandell, Kevin (the late Donna) Kearns and Joy (Tony) Carson. Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 6. Cherished friend of Emilia Roth. Longtime friend of Bill W. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 27th, 4-8 PM at...
Carmela Kostner Fleck
Sep 11, 2020
Carmela Kostner Fleck (July 10, 1926 - September 11, 2020). Beloved wife of Joe Fleck, loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. The "Hat Lady" lived a full and happy life. A very interesting lady, who always drew a crowd. She traveled all over the world, spending time in Mexico every year, and loved to tell about her journeys, especially...
Thomas Janotta
Sep 7, 2020
Thomas Edward Janotta, age 60, of Bangor, Maine, formerly of Palos Park, Illinois. Cherished son of Lois and the late Edward Janotta. Loving brother of Kathleen (Chris) Miller and Peggy (John) Collins. Beloved adoptive father of Taylor Annis and grandfather of Bentley and Elliana. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tom worked for many years in...
Candelaria M. Calvillo
Sep 7, 2020
Visitation Friday, Sept 11th, 3-9 PM. Funeral Saturday, Sept. 12th, 9 AM Mass at St. Rita Church, 63rd & Washtenaw-Chicago.......no visitation at funeral home Saturday morning.
Carol I. Barker
Sep 6, 2020
Carol I. Barker (nee Walker) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Jane (Allen) Jung and the late Susan Wagner and Dennis (Kathi). Loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2. Former proofreader at Reporter Regional Newspapers and longtime member of T.O.P.S. Visitation Friday, Sept. 11th, 9 AM until time of service 12 noon at...
Frances Hagemann
Sep 5, 2020
Frances L. Hagemann, of French Canadian and Ojibwe-Metis heritage, Frances’ deep interest in the history of the tribal people of the Western Great Lakes began at an early age. With a B.S. degree in History Education and an M.A. in History, Frances began a very successful teaching career; first in the Chicago Public Schools and later at the University of...
Richard Bundschuh
Sep 5, 2020
Richard H. Bundschuh, age 84. Beloved husband of Gladys (nee Ceithaml). Devoted father of Scott (Cande), Susan (Ken) Van Meter, Christine (Paul) Fionda, Cynthia (Don) Russell and Richard. Loving grandfather of 12 and great grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Gerald Bundschuh. Many years of service with Rheem Manufacturing and very involved with Boy Scouts of America. Visitation Saturday, Sept....
Dorothy Dolata
Sep 4, 2020
Dorothy C. Dolata (nee Kendryna) age 98. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Dedicated and devoted mother of Chester "Chuck" (Linda). Dear sister in law of Helen Kendryna. Longtime volunteer at Community Nutrition Network-Hometown. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Tuesday 10 AM until time of Mass, 11 AM...
Anthony J. Antonaitis
Aug 28, 2020
Anthony "Tony" John Antonaitis, age 58, lifelong resident of Brighton Park was born into eternity on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was the loving son of the late Stasys and Christa Antonaitis. Beloved brother of Dorothea (Bruce) Nawara, Henry, Regina (Michael) Merda and Sophia (Jeff) Gale. Dearest uncle of Stephen, Douglas, Adam (Danielle), Nicholas (Lani), Alex (Amber), Garrett (Leah), Weston,...
Vera Picman
Aug 25, 2020
Memorial visitation Friday, August 28th, 1 PM until time of service, 4 PM at the funeral home.
Richard Lindzius
Aug 21, 2020
Memorial Mass Friday August 28th, 10 AM at St. Gerald Church- Oak Lawn.
Rita Fiedor
Aug 17, 2020
Rita M Fiedor Rita Fiedor (Rokosz) age 88, started her journey to heaven on Aug 17, 2020 to be with God and her beloved husband Joseph. She was the devoted mother of Garry (Karen), David (Sharon), Judy (Jim Blizniak), Shari (Joe Kauffmann). Loving grandmother of Dan (Kirsti), Ashley, Blake, Brett and Julia. Beloved daughter of the late Walter and Pearl...
Elva Barcenas
Aug 12, 2020
Visitation Saturday 930-1130 AM at the funeral home. Funeral Saturday 1130 AM fom the funeral home to St. Rita Church, 62nd & Fairfield-Chicago, for 1230 PM Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.