Local Illinois Obituaries
Regina Dugan
Jan 22, 2025
REGINA (VIDA) DUGAN
Date of Passing: January 22, 2025; Born on December 22, 1938, in Panevezys, Lithuania. Vida was the eldest child of Antanas and Augusta Stulpinas. At the age of ten, she immigrated to the United States from Germany with her parents. They settled in the Brighton Park and Bridgeport neighborhoods of Chicago. Vida later became a devoted older sister...
Romualdas Armalis
Jan 19, 2025
Romualdas Armalis
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday, January 24, 2025 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL . Funeral Saturday 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11: 00 a.m. at Nativity B.V.M. Church. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.
Margaret Ramel
Jan 16, 2025
Margaret M. Ramel ( nee Ebler), age 92. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Ramel. Devoted mother of Raymond J. (Carol) and the late Robert A. Ramel. Cherished grandma of Steven (Andrea), Brian (Tracy), Justin (Renee) and Megan (Kevin) Brejcha. Loving great grandma of Connor, Evan, Henry, Nathan, Lucy, Haley and Eleanor. Fond sister of the late Geraldine (the...
Suzanne Klosak
Jan 16, 2025
Suzanne Marie Klosak, 59 year resident of Frankfort IL. passed away on Jan 16, 2025Sue was born on June 28, 1965 to Donald and Marjorie Sambol of Chicago Ridge. She was the second youngest of five. She could always make her siblings laugh and smile. When Mike sadly passed away the sisters: Debbie, Donna, Sue and Chris, became even closer....
Leora "Lee" Blazek
Jan 12, 2025
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Family and friends will gather for visitation on Saturday, January 18, 2025 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service 1:30 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hill, IL 60465. Interment Beverly Cemetery (Graveside Service)
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blazek family would be greatly appreciated .
Esther Czernik
Jan 12, 2025
Esther Czernik nee Platoszynski, age 89, Beloved wife of the late Walter Czernik and the late Charles Wlodarski.
Dearest mother of Christine Stegmeyer, Dr. John (Margaret) Wlodarski and the late Alice R.N. (Edward) VanderVeen;
Step mother of Stanley (Nancy) Czernik.
Loved grandmother of Dr. Rebecca (Dr. Matthew) Pearce, Matthew (Catherine) VanderVeen,
Nicole, Noah, and Nathan Wlodasrski; Step grandmother of Sarah, and Steven (Brittany) Czernik;
Great...
James Doligale
Jan 11, 2025
James Doligale, age 62, passed away suddenly in Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Worth, IL.
devoted son of Rosemary nee Stoeck and the late John "Jack" Doligale; loving brother of Jeff (Suzette) Doligale, Jennifer (Robert) Skorzewski and the late John and Jacalyn Doligale; cherished uncle of John (Melissa) Doligale, Cortney (Sal) Valela, Yvette (Drew) Gross, and Jamie (Alex) Kelting; proud great uncle...
Daniel E Mankus
Jan 8, 2025
Visitation Sunday, January 12th 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL . Funeral Monday, January 13th, 9:15 prayers at the Funeral Home for a 10:00 a.m. Mass at St. Patricia Church. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Maryann Elalami
Jan 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Elalami nee Grady, on January 7, 2025, at the age of 73, Mary Ann passed away peacefully at her residence in Palos Hills. She was born on May 2, 1951 in Rutherford, TN.,
Loving and devoted mother of Ahmad Elalami and Sarah Elalami, cherished granddaughter Jasmine Munoz, former...
Eleanor G. Katauskas
Jan 7, 2025
Eleanor G. Katauskas (nee Imbiorski) 84 years old. Beloved wife of Joseph for 58 years. Loving mother of Elizabeth Katauskas-Bigott (Michael Guido) and Joseph (Dena) Katauskas. Cherished Grandmother of Jaimee and Lukas Bigott, Erika (Alex) Mendoza and Alexa Katauskas. Cherished “Bonus” Grandma of Jimmy & Mikey Bigott and Michael, Tommy and Olivia Durkin. Daughter of the late Roman and Ladislia...
Cruz Maria Candelario Rosa
Jan 5, 2025
Cruz Maria Candelario Rosa, age 75. Beloved wife of 52 years and best friend of William Candelario Sr. Loving mother of Humberto Candelario, Chicago, IL, William Candelario Jr, (Scott Candelario Sigler), New York, NY, Alberto Candelario (Brenda) Candelario, Brookfield, IL. Cherished grandmother of Maria Christina Jackson (Malcolm) Cedar Rapids, IA, Gabriella Elizabeth Candelario, Chicago, IL, Isabella Faith Candelario, Chicago, IL,...
Joanne Nelson
Jan 2, 2025
Joanne D. Nelson (nee Reyment) age 82. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Gene". Devoted mother of Sandra (William Frederick) Sladin and the late Scott. Loving grandmother of David, Matthew, Krystal, Jacob, Rachel and great grandmother of Dixie, Clare and Jasper. Cherished sister of Donna Reyment. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, January 13, 2025, 3:00...
Juan Jose Torres
Jan 2, 2025
Juan was born in Mexico City in 1957 and migrated to the United States in 1969. He graduated from Harrison High School where he was part of the winning Soccer State Championship Team. He studied at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he obtained a degree in Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Not only did Juan pursue his dream...
Lucille " Lucy" M. Fry
Dec 30, 2024
Lucille (Lucy) Fry, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 30th. Lucy is survived by her loving Son Charles M. (Lourdes) Fry, Daughter and best friend of Sharon (Mark) Glazewski, Sister Catherine (Bill) Hart. Lucy was the proud and loving Grandmother to Charles M (Tara) Fry, Brittany Fry, Jami (Christian) Urbaniak – Caregiver, Alejandra (Tony) Kajmakoski, Karina (Nick) Furlic,...
Joyce V. Calzaretta-Pikorz
Dec 28, 2024
Joyce Veronica (nee Zittnan) Calzaretta-Pikorz. Beloved wife of Earl Pikorz and the late Salvatore Calzaretta 1963-1985. Loving mother of Lisa V. (Fred) Thomas and Michael S. Calzaretta; cherished grandmother to Michael and Jaime Thomas and Jenna Calzaretta; Dear sister Marsha (Richard) Colburn, dear sister-in-law and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Graduated from Providence Catholic High School 1959. Worked in banking...
Regina Persak
Dec 28, 2024
Regina T. Persak age 93 resident of Palos Park, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Persak loving mother of Ellen (Terry) Leach, Sharon, and the late Michael Persak; cherished grandmother of Alexandra (Edward) Mendez, Michael Mulka, Anastasia Leach and Nicholas Leach; proud, great-grandmother of Henry and George Mendez; dearest sister of the late Margaret (the late Leo) Michalek,...
James F. Plahm
Dec 27, 2024
James Francis Plahm, age 57 of Worth IL. Beloved brother of Robert (Jody) Plahm, Blue Island, Renee (Tim) Mack Frankfort and Douglas Plahm, Worth. Loving uncle of Danny, Aly (Jack) Murphy, Michelle, Samantha, Christa and Emma. James earned a BS, Accounting/CPA St. Mary’s University. He was a proud member of the Elk’s Club Oak Lawn, No. 2254, Worth Lions Club...