Local Illinois Obituaries
Javier Lagunas Lopez
Oct 13, 2020
Visitation Thursday, October 22nd, 3pm to 9pm. Funeral Friday October 23rd, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass located at 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, Il. Internment Assumption Cemetery.
Edward Vander Veen
Oct 12, 2020
Vander Veen Edward J. Vander Veen age 60 of Orland Park passed away Monday October 12th with family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Wlodarski) for over 31 years. Loving father of Rebecca (Matthew) Pearce and Matthew (Katie). Dearest son of the late Robert and Anna Vander Veen. Dear brother of Michael (Gerri). Fond uncle of...
Laurentino Alvarez
Oct 12, 2020
Laurentino M. Alvarez “Tino” 77, of Chicago passed away peacefully Monday October 12th in Palos Heights surrounded by family. Beloved son of the late Salvador and Amparo Alvarez. Loving brother of Salvador (Soledad) Alvarez, Margarita (Manuel) Cancino, Rigoberto (the late Angela) Alvarez, Gildardo (Elia and the late Angela) Alvarez, the late Elena (Francisco) Abonce, and Juan (Lourdes) Alvarez. Dearest Uncle...
Sister Delphine Grigas
Oct 11, 2020
Educator and Pastoral Minister Sister Delphine Grigas, SSC, 104, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 79 years, died October 11, 2020. Sister Delphine taught in elementary schools in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Florida, California, and New Mexico. She served as pastoral minister at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago. Additionally, she used her pastoral skills to...
Erika Lind
Sep 30, 2020
Erika Slavinskas Lind, 88 of Bensenville and formerly of Ashburn Park Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning September 30th with family at her side. beloved wife of the late Kazys Slaviniskas and the late Arthur Lind. Loving mom of Vida (Ron) Kostus, Linas (Diane) Slavinskas, and Erika (Lenny) Sawosko. Devoted step-mother of Janet Lind Hanlin. Dear Oma to Chad, Liane...
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,...


