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Norbert Czajka

Norbert Czajka

Mar 2, 2020

Norbert J. Czajka, age 67, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones, on March 2, 2020. He was taken too soon from a quick and unexpected battle with cancer. Norbie was born in Brighton Park and was raised by his mother Helen, whom he adored. He never forgot his Polish roots and was proud to have grown...

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Mary Miedlar

Mary Miedlar

Mar 1, 2020

Mary Miedlar (nee Budz) age 96. Beloved wife of the late Augustine "Gus" Miedlar. Devoted mother of Thomas (Kathy) Miedlar and Joseph (the late Janis Anne) Murzanski. Loving grandmother of Janis (Steve) Dennis and great grandmother of Joseph, Alexandra and Anna. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Victor Surgical. Longtime member...

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Ruth Giddings

Ruth Giddings

Feb 26, 2020

Services pending.

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Mary Bastounes

Mary Bastounes

Feb 17, 2020

Mary (nee Pappas) Bastounes, age 93, died on February 17. Mary was the wife of the late Peter Bastounes for 39 years; cherished daughter of the late Christ and the late Evelyn Pappas; beloved sister of the late Gus (the late Mutzie) Pappas; devoted mother of James (Marie) Bastounes, the late Chris Bastounes, the late Gregory Bastounes, the late Lawrence...

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Irene Pankus

Irene Pankus

Feb 16, 2020

Irene Pankus (Žumbakyte/Pabediskiene) died February 16, 2020, at the age of 88. Irene was born on September 26, 1931 in Tauragė, Lithuania. She is survived by her loving family: cherished husband of 67 years, John; son Thomas, daughters Ellen Lieponis (Algis) and Kristina (Aldo), grandchildren Karolina Woolley (Randy) and Pauli (Ashley), and beloved great-grandson Lukas Woolley. In lieu of flowers,...

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Voula Kourafas

Voula Kourafas

Feb 14, 2020

Services pending.

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Neil Kuenn

Neil Kuenn

Feb 13, 2020

Neil J Kuenn, age 73. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Kaleckas). Devoted father of Kathleen (Tim) Stoeckel and Kevin Kuenn. Loving grandfather of Timmy and Kaitlyn. Dear brother of Barbara (Michael) Hudson and Bob (Julie) Kuenn. Brother-in-law of Richard (the late Ann) Kaleckas , Lynn (Ken) Setlak and the late James Kaleckas. Also remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

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Luigi Cardone

Luigi Cardone

Feb 1, 2020

 Luigi Cardone, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Maria "Nella" (nee Loprieno). Devoted father of Vita "Tina" (Joseph) Latorre, Deno Cardone and Jeannette Owens. Loving grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Maria (Vito) Mariani. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service at Lawry's Foods. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at...

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Anne Bougis

Anne Bougis

Jan 30, 2020

Anne L. Bougis (nee Lebensorger) Mother of Philip (April) Bougis and Cheryl Turbyfill. Grandmother of:  David (Laine) and Bobby Turbyfill, Timothy & Kayla Hennessey.   Great Grandmother of:  Hannah, Lilly, Ben, Noah & Logan Turbyfill. Visitation Tuesday February 4th, 4-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral service Tuesday 7 PM at the funeral...

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Patricia Komar

Patricia Komar

Jan 28, 2020

Patricia Komar (nee Cordova) age 89. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Francine (Robert) Lorentz, Deborah (Kenneth) Koehler, Susan (Michael) Pritchard, Michelle (Randall) Poniatowski and Richard (Karol). Loving grandmother of 33 and great grandmother of 30. Dear sister of Helen Budzisz, Al Cordova and Richard Cordova. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest...

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Edward Myscofski

Edward Myscofski

Jan 27, 2020

Edward J. Myscofski, age 91. Beloved husband of Sophie (nee Nowak). Devoted father of Sandra Maddux, Diane (Quentin) Wickert and Richard (Joyce). Loving grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 12 and great great grandfather of 1. Longtime owner of Airport Remodeling. Visitation Tuesday 11 AM until time of service 1 PM at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W)...

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Lorraine Edwards

Lorraine Edwards

Jan 26, 2020

Visitation for Lorraine Edwards is Wednesday, January 29th, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Funeral Thursday, January 30th,  10:30 Chapel Service at the Funeral Home.  Interment Abraham Lincoln Cemetery, Elwood Illinois

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Victor G Laurinaitis

Victor G Laurinaitis

Jan 25, 2020

Victor G. Laurinaitis of Oak Lawn, cherished husband of Barbara nee Heinen for 50 years.  Loving father of Gregory (Deborah); Jeffrey (Jennifer); and Karen (William) Page.  Proud grandfather of Tyler; Kailey and Jonathan; Luke, Nolan and James. Dear brother of the late Antanas (late Aldona) Laurent; the late Juozas (Gladys) Laurin; the late Stanley (Judy); Peter (Mary Ann) and the...

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Irene Mentel

Irene Mentel

Jan 24, 2020

Irene Mentel (nee) Kulinski 96, of Palos Hills and formerly of Chicago West Lawn neighborhood passed away Friday morning January 24, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward for over 57 years. Loving mother of Henry (Carol), Christine Gogots, Joanne (Thomas) Cerny, and Michelle Lee. Dearest grandma of Tina, James, Jason...

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Alina Andrzejewski

Alina Andrzejewski

Jan 22, 2020

Alina Andrzejewski nee Tomalik Beloved wife of the late Peter Andrzejewski; loving mother of Yvette ( Joseph) Salcik and Robert Andrzejewski; Cherished Babcia of Alexandra, Krystina, Nadia and JP Salcik dearest sister of Renia Wojcik, Barbara Tomalik and the late Agripina Budrejko and Didak Tomalik; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews; loving friend and neighbor to many. Visitation Saturday...

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Clayton Wynne

Clayton Wynne

Jan 20, 2020

Services pending.

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Joseph Hernandez Sr.

Joseph Hernandez Sr.

Jan 19, 2020

Joseph A. Hernandez Sr., 67, of Bridgeview passed away Sunday morning, January 19. Loving husband of Linda (nee) Wojciak for 40 years. Devoted father of Joe Jr. (Mandy) and Heather (Jim) Rapach. Fur Dad to Merri and Fur Grandpa to Skid. Memorial Service Monday, January 27, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers donations to American Heart Association,...

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Francis Lipinski

Francis Lipinski

Jan 19, 2020

Francis Thomas (Frank) Lipinski of Palos Hills passed away on January 19, 2020 after a long illness.  He was a career Navy Veteran who loved Dodge cars.  He is survived by sister Lee Lipinski, Brothers Philip Lipinski (Eleanor), Ronald Lipinski (Karen), Les Lipinski (Jean) and stepbrother Fred Michalski (Ruth) as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by sister Mary Zupancic and her spouse Frank, stepsisters Leona Zurek and her spouse Joseph, Dolly Wolski and...

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Mary Sonntag

Mary Sonntag

Jan 17, 2020

Mary Jean “Sue” Sonntag nee Prendergast- passed away on January 17, 2020 at her home in Palos Heights, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of Raymond Sonntag retired C.F.D.; loving mother of William (Janina) Sonntag, James (Kristen) Sonntag and Heidi (Edward)Wagner; dear stepmother of Raymond Jr. Sonntag , Antonio Sonntag, Alicia (John) Stang and Eric (Jules) Sonntag;  dearest grandmother,...

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Irene Marcella Ryan

Irene Marcella Ryan

Jan 12, 2020

 Irene Marcella Ryan (nee Claussen) age 92. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack". Devoted mother of Judy (Mike Thomson) Ryan, Jack (Piper), Rita (Tom) Lahey, Kelley (Frank) Radochonski and the late Mikey Wunderlich. Loving grandmother of 28 and great grandmother of 35. Dear sister of Lorraine Pospisil, Elmer Claussen, the late Fred Claussen and the late Cecelia Rose Claussen....

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