Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Devona R. Singer

Devona R. Singer

May 4, 2019

Memorial Mass Friday, May 10th, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills, Illinois.

Kazys Ozelis

Kazys Ozelis

May 3, 2019

Memorial visitation Saturday, June 1st, 4-8 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home. Memorial service Saturday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

Delores K. Joy

Delores K. Joy

May 2, 2019

Delores K. Joy (nee Sears) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Bernard "Mike". Devoted mother of Stephen (Lisa), Julianna Joy, Regina (Lance) Dale, Christina Joy, Michael (Karen), Matthew (Marnie), Brian (Patrice), Gerald (Sue) and the late Bernard (Patty).  Loving grandmother of 28 and great grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Lois Malone and Gerald Sears. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM...

Crystal A. Melendez

Crystal A. Melendez

Apr 26, 2019

Visitation Friday, May 3rd, 3-9 PM. Funeral service Friday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

James Kapitanek

James Kapitanek

Apr 26, 2019

James J. Kapitanek, age 64. Devoted father of Sarah (Lindsey) Kapitanek, Jeff Kapitanek, Heather (John) Slack and Jennifer (Barry) Hass. Loving brother of John Kapitanek and Edwin Kapitanek. Many years of service with White Express and Vanek Bros. Trucking. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 1030 AM service at...

Michael Sheehy

Michael Sheehy

Apr 25, 2019

 Michael F. Sheehy, age 66, suddenly, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Cathy (nee Daly). Cherished son of the late Dolly and John Sheehy. Loving brother of John R. (Kathleen "Cookie") Sheehy, James (Susan) Sheehy, Deborah (Gerald) Novac and the late Gloria (the late Marty) McPhee. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Member of Heavy Equipment...

Lorene Pontarelli

Lorene Pontarelli

Apr 20, 2019

Lorene A. Pontarelli  (nee Lech) age 81. Lorene is survived by her loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members. She was former president of the Chicago Ridge Friendship Club and was involved with other organizations and clubs. Memorial visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos HIlls. Memorial service Sunday evening, 7...

Stephanie Wozny

Stephanie Wozny

Apr 16, 2019

 Stephanie Wozny (nee Smielewski) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Edmund "Pinky". Devoted mother of Greg (Sherry) and Brian. Loving grandmother of Alex, Lexi, Aiden and Mia. Dear sister of Lorraine (the late Edward) Slomski, Eleanor (the late Anthony) Cholewinski, Donald (Edna) Miles and the late Fred (Mary) Smielewski. Many years of service with First National Bank of Chicago....

Shirley Barrett

Shirley Barrett

Apr 11, 2019

Shirley J. Barrett (nee Richardson) age 77. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack". Devoted mother of Norreen (the late Garry) Knight, Debra Barrett, Linda (Rich) Jasutis, Karen (Steve) Markulin, Diane Jurs, Sherri (Tom) Johns, Joseph (Carla) and the late Kathleen (Johnny) Lindsey. Loving grandmother of 23 and great grandmother of 28. Dear sister of Linda (Mike) Gorman. Also survived...

Eleanor E Mega

Eleanor E Mega

Apr 4, 2019

Eleanor E. Mega nee Katulich, age 91, at rest April 4th, late of Walworth, WI and Chicago, IL; devoted wife of the late Steve; loving Mom of Karen (Dennis) Uhler, Ken (Sandy) and Kathy (David) Wohlbedacht; cherished grandma and great-grandma of many.  Visitation Saturday, April 6th, 9am to 12 noon with a funeral service at 11:30 am at the Palos-Gaidas...

Chester Wasik

Chester Wasik

Apr 4, 2019

       Chester R. Wasik, age 88, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Casey). Devoted father of Richard (Denise Nichols), Nancy Saucedo, Michael, Kathy (John) Kent and Thomas (Mayra). Loving grandfather of 6. Dear brother of Lorraine Doran. Many years of service with World's Finest Chocolate and Past Grand Knight of Knights...

John Doornek

John Doornek

Apr 2, 2019

Memorial visitation Thursday, April 11th, 9 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills.

Bob Gertos

Bob Gertos

Mar 31, 2019

Visitation Wednesday, April 3rd, 10Am until time of service at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 7560 Archer Road-Justice. Interment Bethania Cemetery.

Dorothy Pero

Dorothy Pero

Mar 28, 2019

Dorothy A. Pero (nee Williams) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Jerry (Sandra) and Patricia (Daniel) Tuffs. Loving grandmother of 4 and great grandmother of 6. Dear sister of Richard Williams, Ron Williams, Jerry Williams and 7 loving deceased siblings. Longtime member of Sacred Heart Fun Club. Visitation Thursday 4-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

Aleksandras Aluzas

Aleksandras Aluzas

Mar 28, 2019

Funeral Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of Service at 10:15 a.m. Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery.

George Robinson

George Robinson

Mar 25, 2019

George L. Robinson, age 74, of Grovertown, Indiana, formerly of Hickory Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, March 25, 2019.  George was born August 14, 1944 in Chicago, to John and Harriett Robinson, both deceased.  On February 26, 1966, in Chicago, he married Karen Knor, she preceded him in death on January 24, 2005.  He is survived...

Joanne Jarke

Joanne Jarke

Mar 24, 2019

Joanne M. Jarke (nee Toplak) age 52. Beloved wife of George. Devoted mother of Brittany Jarke, George (Paulette) Jarke and the late Jason Jarke. Loving grandmother of Taya. Dear sister of Mary Ann Murphy, John Toplak and Michael Toplak. Many years of service with CNA Insurance. Memorial Mass Saturday, April 6th, 11 AM at St. Patricia Church, 9050 S. 86th...

Stephanie Maes

Stephanie Maes

Mar 22, 2019

Visitation Tuesday, March 26th, 3-9 PM. Chapel service Tuesday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

Ruth Kolman

Ruth Kolman

Mar 21, 2019

Visitation Wednesday, March 27th, 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m Chapel Service. Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery

Richard J McGrath

Richard J McGrath

Mar 16, 2019

Richard J. McGrath, U.S. Navy, age 76, late of Oak Lawn, formerly of Hazel Crest. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Hughes); cherished father of Richard (Patricia) and Dana (Kevin) Veselsky; grandfather of Ryan and Daniel McGrath, and Jakob and Zachary Veselsky; brother of Robert (Mary), Maureen, and the late Lynn (late Mildred) McGrath; son of the late Robert and Camill....