Local Illinois Obituaries
Nancy Lee Urban
Feb 14, 2025
Nancy Lee Urban, 69 years old . A resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois. Born August 8, 1955. Passed away February 14, 2025 after several serious illnesses. She is survived by her husband George of 50 years. She was the daughter of the late Max and Loretta Kuchan. Nancy's primary career was in the accounting field. Nancy and George enjoyed traveling...
Mary Louise Slaby
Feb 13, 2025
Visitation for Mrs. Slaby will be held on Friday February 21st from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Friends and family asked to meet directly Saturday morning at St. Linus Catholic Church 10300 Lawler Avenue Oak Lawn Illinois 60453, for the 11:00 AM Celebration of Life Mass.
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Jeanette A Griffin
Feb 12, 2025
Jeanette A. Griffin (nee Stewart) age 82. Devoted mother of Bob (Susan) Woolwine and John (Laura) Woolwine. Loving grandmother of Jessica (Shawn) Maher, Eric (Gina) Woolwine and great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Carol (Paul) Tokarz and Ed (the late Susan) Wilson. Jeannette enjoyed serving others working as a waitress for many years. Visitation Saturday, Feb.15th, 10 AM until...
George Macauley
Feb 10, 2025
George Macauley of Orland Park past away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 61 years to the late Dolores and the loving father to David, James and Christopher. He was also the cherished grandfather of Kimberly, Michelle, Juliana, Christopher and Isabella. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of...
Constance Spirakes
Feb 10, 2025
Constance "Connie" nee Hanes Spirakes age 84 years, resident of Palos Heights, IL
Beloved wife of the late Beau R. Spirakes; loving mother of Elaine Spirakes;
Cherished grandmother of Brendan and Lauren O'Rourke; dearest sister of Thomas and the late James (Effie) Hanes
dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Kind friend to many.
In lieu of flowers, please be kind to someone in...
Patricia Rochowicz
Feb 5, 2025
Patricia Rochowicz nee McGarry; resident of Palos Hills, Illinois. Navy veteran;beloved wife of the late Ronald Rochowicz; loving mother of Scott (Karen) ISP and Kevin (Wendy ) Rochowicz CPD; cherished grandma of Samantha, Nicholas, Anthony Stephanie and Gracie; dearest sister of the late Lily (Charles) Utz and James ( Jane) McGarry; dear aunt and friend to many member of Eastern...
John P. Josepher
Feb 2, 2025
John P. "Jack" Josepher, 78, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Loving father to Jane (Rick) Stocks. Devoted grandfather to Jacob and Justin. Dear brother to James and Judy (Bob).
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, February 10, 2025 3:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills,...
Michael M. Cunningham
Feb 1, 2025
Michael M. Cunningham, age 68, beloved husband of Audrey nee Palekas; devoted father of Jacob; dear brother of Susan Cunningham and Tommy Cunningham; survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service in the steel industry.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday, February 7, 2025, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm . Funeral Service 12:30 pm at...
Ypapanti Mavraganis
Feb 1, 2025
Beloved wife of Nick Mavraganis Loving Mother of George ( Patricia) Mavraganis, Nikoleta (Van) Bounatsos and the late Chrisoula (John) Scourtes; Cherished Yia Yia to Anastasia (Quinlan); Sophia, Alexandra, Zoe, Dina and Niko; Dearest Sister and aunt to many. Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10 AM until time of Funeral Service 11...
Loren (Bud) Vicich
Jan 28, 2025
Loren John (Bud) Vicich – April 16, 1931. Proud Korean War Veteran and Patriarch of the Milos family from the former Assumption Parish, Chicago.
Loving son of the late John and Julia (Milos) Vicich. Preceded in death by his siblings Carole (Kenneth) Gierloff, Robert (Noreen), Mary Virgina (George) Andretich, and Diane (John)Dailey – (Leo) Milashoski. Beloved godfather to Nancy Webster, the...
Margaret Kearns
Jan 26, 2025
Margaret Kearns gave up the fight at the age of 84 on January 26, 2025.
A long time resident of Hazel Crest, Margaret was known for her quick wit and her love of cooking. May she rest in Peace. She was preceded in death by her beloved and devoted husband Tom and her four sisters, Rose, Virginia, Felicia and Maryann. Gravesite...
Emily W. Brouillette
Jan 26, 2025
Emily W. Brouillette nee Wolf, age 77 years. resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of Dale Brouillette; cherished mother of the late Matthew James Brouillette; dearest sister of Sister Felica Wolf, Bernie (Jeff) Rohrsen and the late Frank Wolf; dear sister-in-law of Pam (Ed) Copher, Bruce (the late Elizabeth) Brouillette, and the late Rev. Paul (Judy) Brouillette; loving aunt...
Karen S. Mc Carthy
Jan 26, 2025
Karen Sue McCarthy nee Powers 81 of Bonita Springs, Florida; dear wife of the late Dennis; loving mother of James (Susan), Michael (Vickie) McCarthy; Sister of the late Ronald; devoted grandmother of Jenne, Ashley, Megan, Michael Jr, and Alec; dearest great-grandmother of 9.
Family and friends with gather for a visitation on Saturday, February 1, 2025 2:00 -6:00 p.m. with prayer...
Charles Mercer, Sr.
Jan 23, 2025
Charles Mercer, age 97 years; U.S. Navy, veteran of WW II. Beloved husband of the late Marie nee Jurkovic. Devoted father of Charles, Christine (the late Charles) Fink, and Catherine (the late Charles) Kostka; Loving grandfather of Angela Fink and Charles Kostka Jr. ; dear brother in law of Richard Kwiatkowski; Charles is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives...
Christina M. Palazzolo
Jan 22, 2025
Christina M. Palazzolo, age 44 years young, passed away suddenly on January 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Mark Palazzolo, CPD. ; Loving mother of Geovanni, Dominic, and Catherine Joy; devoted daughter of Catherine nee Mailolo and the late Peter Wonaitis; cherished sister of Michael and Anthony(Jenna) Wonaitis; dearest granddaughter of JoAnna and the late John...
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.