Local Illinois Obituaries
Alyson Robertson
Mar 11, 2020
Alyson Robertson of Chicago, Illinois took her last breath surrounded by family and loved ones on March 11, 2020 at 3:45 PM. Born in Madison, Wisconsin in December 1974, Chicago became her home in 1984. Her love for swimming began with the South Shore Swim team and continued at Kenwood High School and then Hope College. At Hope, Alyson majored...
Joseph Gutierrez
Mar 11, 2020
Joseph Gutierrez, 93, of Palos Hills passed away Wednesday morning March 11th at home with family at his side. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee) Perez for over 73 years. Loving father of Josephine Manasses, Brenda Beckman, the late Dean (Kim) Gutierrez, and Manuel Gutierrez. Dearest Grandpa of Dora, Tina, Nicole, Joey, Nicholas, Cristin, Dean, Anthony, Erik, Manny, Veronica, Antonio, Armando,...
Matthew Murphy
Mar 6, 2020
Matthew M. Murphy Suddenly, age 58 years; Retired Master Chief Navy Veteran after 30 years of service. Resident of Brighton, Tennessee. Beloved husband of Susan nee Plescher; loving father of Daniel Murphy; devoted son of Lee nee Herron and the late Daniel Murphy; dearest brother of David (Tiffany), Daniel and the late Douglas Murphy; fond uncle of many nieces and...
Peter Sternquist
Mar 4, 2020
Peter Sternquist, 50, aka “Sweet Pete the Heat” aka “Chili Stain”, of Chicago suddenly passed away 3/4/20. Beloved son of Linda Burns CPD (Ted Passantino). Son of Peter Sternquist. Loving father to Peter and Randall. Loving sweetie to fiancé Gina Baby Santos. Favorite brother to Jason (Dena) and Lily Little. Loving uncle to JJ (Bridget), Amya, Makayla, Mia, and future...
Anthony Joseph Matteo
Mar 3, 2020
Tony Matteo 60, of the Gage Park neighborhood, passed away Tuesday morning March 3rd at Christ hospital of Oak lawn with family at his side. Beloved son of the late Daniel and Katherine Matteo. Loving brother of Patty, Pam (John), Donna, Dan (Janette), Debbie (Mark), Sharon (Bob), Karen (Mike), Kathy (Patrick), and Steve. Dear father of Matthew and Miranda. Loving...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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
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...


