Local Illinois Obituaries
Pat James O'Hara
Jun 21, 2020
Pat “Jim” O’Hara 88 of Palos Heights, formerly of Burbank and born of Tullycusheen Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo Ireland, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Sunday afternoon June 21st. Loving husband of Peggy (nee Dahill) for 15 years and the late Bernadette (nee Doherty) for 37 years. Cherished father of Maureen (Tony) Fischinger, Jim (Pam), the...
Stanley Balzekas Jr.
Jun 18, 2020
In Memoriam With heavy hearts, we announce that the founder and president of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Stanley Balzekas, Jr., passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 18, 2020. His failing heart could no longer keep up with his zest for life. With Stanley's passing, Chicago has lost a visionary civic and cultural leader, an entrepreneur, and...
Lorene Broecker
Jun 15, 2020
Lorene Virginia Broecker, née Miles, age 82, cherished wife of Edward M. Broecker, beloved mother of Laura (David) Kramer, Edward S., and Keith (Erin). Precious grandmother of Danny, Emily, Matthew, Alec, and Vaughan. Eldest of 7 siblings. Secretary to the Dean of Business and Industrial Technology at Moraine Valley Community College for 24 years. Visitation Friday, June 19, 2020 from...
Marlene Merlini
Jun 13, 2020
Marlene E. Merlini (Nowicki) age 73 of Chicago passed away Saturday morning June 13th. Beloved wife of Ronald Merlini. Loving mother of Julia (Glenn) Wilson. Ronald & Marlene were the light & loves of each others lives. Visitation Wednesday. June 24th, 9 -10:30 AM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Funeral mass 11 AM at St. Gerald Catholic Church in Oak Lawn....
Barbara Johnson
Jun 12, 2020
Barbara Jean Johnson (nee Preston) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Debbie (Tom) Mack, Susan (John) Doser and David (Rowena). Loving grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Mary Lou Murphy, Kathleen Oehmen and Patricia Dub. Many years of service with Bridgeview Healthcare Center. Visitation Monday, June 22nd, 3-9 PM at...
Craig Jones
Jun 11, 2020
Craig A. Jones, age 61, suddenly. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Hansen). Devoted father of Matthew and Emily Jones. Dear brother of James (Carmen) Jones. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends Many years of service with Tuthill Corporation. Visitation Sunday, June 14th, 4-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral service Sunday...
Daniel Lorek
Jun 10, 2020
Daniel Lorek, age 89, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Schwellenbach). Devoted father of Daniel and Daren (Tiffany). Loving grandfather of Alexander, Dylan, Ethan, and Elliot. Many years of service with Sears Roebuck & Co. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 945 AM from...
Alyce Konkoleski
Jun 6, 2020
Alyce P Konkoleski, (Roman), most adored and loving mother to Diane Konkoleski and son, Brian. Grandmother of Michael, Katie, Daniel and Kimberly. Adopted Grandmother of Maggie, Sebastian and Alex Smolecki. Alyce was a very classy and genuine lady, a loving mother and well loved as a friend, Aunt and Great Aunt. Honored adopted Grandma to the Smolecki family, Balestri family...
Joan Gilkison
Jun 4, 2020
Joan Gilkison March 4, 1936 – June 4th, 2020 In light of the current health situation, the services for Mrs. Gilkison will take place all in one day as a private service. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved late husband Raymond and Gordon at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip Illinois. The Gilkison, Weber, and Rundle families would...
Daphne Coleridge
Jun 3, 2020
Daphne Coleridge, age 92 of Dolton, Illinois passed June 3 after brief illness. Beloved wife of Clarence (Cole) Coleridge for the past 69 years. Loving mother to son Douglas Coleridge (Sheri) of Parker, Colorado; her daughter Janet Vickers(Joseph); Devoted Grandmother to Brandon Coleridge (Candice), Jenna Pronger(Gregory),and JayceVickers; Affectionate Great-Grandmother to Rylan Coleridge, Oakley and Arya Pronger. Daphneis proceeded in death...
Richard Tumas
May 31, 2020
Richard Tumas, age 71, U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Miller) and the late Stacy (nee Ligas). Devoted father of Steven (Angela Dulinski) and Christy (Mike) La Russo. Dear grandfather of Mikayla, Leah and Cade. Loving brother of Sr. Joellen Tumas, P.H.J.C., John (Julie) Tumas and the late Carol Tumas. Dearest stepfather of Debra, Thomas...
Patrick O'Malley Kelly
May 31, 2020
Patrick Kelly, only 31, passed before his time. He is survived by his mother Joan O’Malley Kelly and his stepfather Don Korzeniewski, his father Daniel Kelly and wife Cathy, sister Jennifer Kelly, brother Sean Kelly and wife Heather, and sister Heather Akram and husband Hamza. Those lucky enough to have met Pat know how deeply he loved and cared for...
Irene Reyes
May 28, 2020
Visitation Monday June 1st, 3-9 PM. Funeral service Tuesday, June 2nd, 1030 AM service at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Kathy Rossetti
May 24, 2020
Kathleen“Kathy” J. Rossetti nee Gregolas, age 63, of Orland Park, Illinois,passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24. Loving Life Partner for over 25 years of Anthony “Tony” A. Kratzer. Mother of Christopher S. Rossetti and Brian Rossetti. Beloved Sister of Michael Gregolas and Joyce (Will Martin) Evers. Proud Grandma of Christopher J. Rossetti and Catrina Rossetti. Fond Aunt...
Linda Paske
May 21, 2020
Linda Jean Paske (nee Collopy) age 73. Beloved wife of John (ret.-CFD). Devoted mother of James (Kimberly) and Jay (Shannon). Loving grandmother of Donovan, Will, Matthew and Meghan. Dear sister of Nancy Pepper and Kathleen (Mark) Richards. Linda was a "Vis" girl and worked for 49 years at Southwest Oral Surgeons. Funeral services private. Memorial service to be held at...
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