Local Illinois Obituaries
Peter Lucas
Mar 18, 2021
Peter W. Lucas, age 84, U.S. Army veteran . Loving brother of Martin (Beverly), Fr. Bob Lucas, C.M., Dave (Sandy), Joseph (the late Carol) and the late Edward (Caryl), Florence, Gerald (Carol) and Br. Michael, CFC. Cherished son of the late Edward and Florence Lucas. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral mass Friday 1130 AM...
Gloria Parise
Mar 15, 2021
PARISE, Gloria Jean (nee Cimaroli) passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years old. Born in Chicago on October 21, 1939, to Pearl (Nalon) Cimaroli and Vincent James Cimaroli, she married John A. Parise, who predeceased her in 1992. Gloria enjoyed retirement years with her loving friend, Donald Phelps, spending many winters in...
Thomas Kendra
Mar 13, 2021
Thomas R. Kendra, 57, of Atkinson, New Hampshire, formerly of the Chicagoland community. Loving husband of Lisa (Hartnett). Devoted son of Nina and the late Edward. Caring brother of Richard, Gerald and Denise Yonkers. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Network Engineer with FairPoint Communications in Manchester, NH. Former Electronics Technician with AT&T/Lucent Technologies for 25 years. Tom...
Denise Mulrenin
Mar 8, 2021
Denise Marie Mulrenin passed away at age 59. Denise was born on September 11th, 1961 to Edward & Lucille Mulrenin. Denise had an eye for color and for decorating, not just our homes but our lives. A little bit of crazy, A little bit of loud and A whole lot of love. Denise was preceded in death by her parents,...
Michael Salerno
Mar 1, 2021
Michael J. Salerno Sr., age 66. Devoted father of Michael J. Jr. (Serena), Jason (Ashley) and Nicholas. Loving grandfather of Mikayla, Maya, Anthony and the late Aubrey. Dearest best friend of Lora Mikulski, the mother of his children. Twenty five years of service with Boy Scouts of America and proud father of 3 Eagle Scouts. Services private. Express your thoughts...
Erik Castaneda
Feb 25, 2021
Visitation Friday, March 5th, 3-9 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Saturday, March 6th, 10 AM from the funeral home to St. Stanislaus Church, 14414 McKinley Ave., Posen, for 1130 AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.
Gertrude Greske
Feb 23, 2021
Gertrude Greske (nee Wisniewski) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Diane (Thomas) Turek, Ronald (Tiffany), Thomas (Janet) and the late Barbara (James) Demas. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Jill, Julie, Kari, Gail, Megan, Jonathan, Brian, Jessica, Steven, Jay, Chase and great grandmother of 12. Retired employee of Nabisco. Resident of Rosary Hill Home. Visitation Friday 3-8...
William Maciejewski
Feb 23, 2021
Visitation Sunday, Feb.28th, 3-8 PM. Funeral Monday, March 1st, 9:00 AM from the funeral home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Richard J. Haschke
Feb 19, 2021
Richard J. Haschke, age 29, U.S. Marine veteran. Cherished son of Jo Anna and Jim Gertos. Dear brother of Dan Haschke, Elizabeth Gertos and the late Robert Gertos. Beloved grandson of Joyce (the late Robert) Aumann and Demetra (the late Bob) Gertos. Longtime member of Sheetmetal Workers Union Local #73. Visitation Tuesday 4-8 PM at the Palos- Gaidas Funeral Home,...
John Machay
Feb 17, 2021
John A. "Red" Machay, age 81. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Swanson). Devoted father of John (Janice), Richard (Julie), Michelle Machay, the late Kenneth and stepfather of Susan Young and Roberta (Larry) Zyla. Loving grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Eugene (Rose) Machay and the late Charles (the late Marge) Machay. Also survived by many...
Nadine K Powers
Feb 14, 2021
Nadine K. nee: Kramer Powers, age 79, of Palos Hills, IL. Cherished wife of 59 years to the late Daniel. Loving mother of Doug (Jacque), Lynda (William) Junge, and Cheryl (Eric) Rojek. Proud grammy of Dylan, Kylie, Andrew, Annika and Alexandra. Treasured sister, aunt, cousin, and friend to all. Visitation: 12- 4 pm Sunday 2-21-2021 at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home...
Sarah Pfander
Feb 12, 2021
Sarah Anne ‘Sally’ Pfander of Orland Park passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, at the age of 84. Born in Peoria on October 24, 1937, Sally spent her childhood years on Maplewood in Brighton Park on the south side of Chicago. It was during these early years that she formed life-long friendships with neighbors, Paula Leydon and Genevie Linkus....
Edward Svec
Feb 12, 2021
Edward Svec, age 82. Beloved husband of Roberta (nee Kane). Devoted father of Pamela Svec (Kent) Gansel, Anthony (Josephine) Svec, John (Kathleen) Svec and the late Robert Svec. Loving grandfather of Eric (Holly) Gansel, Colleen (Matt) Roberts, Sara Svec, Aaron (Cheryl) Svec, Brianna Svec, Kayla Svec, Melissa Svec, Kent Gansel Jr., Nathan Svec and Anthony "TJ"..Dear brother of Anne Svec...
Katrina Carmona Brown
Feb 12, 2021
Visitation Wednesday, Feb.17th, 3-9 PM. Funeral Thursday, Feb. 18th, 1030 AM service at funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery
Aldona Klygis
Feb 8, 2021
Visitation Thursday, Feb. 11th, 10 AM until time of Mass, 11AM at Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Church, 14911 127th St., Lemont. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.


