Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Irene Mentel

Irene Mentel

Jan 24, 2020

Irene Mentel (nee) Kulinski 96, of Palos Hills and formerly of Chicago West Lawn neighborhood passed away Friday morning January 24, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Edward for over 57 years. Loving mother of Henry (Carol), Christine Gogots, Joanne (Thomas) Cerny, and Michelle Lee. Dearest grandma of Tina, James, Jason...

Alina Andrzejewski

Alina Andrzejewski

Jan 22, 2020

Alina Andrzejewski nee Tomalik Beloved wife of the late Peter Andrzejewski; loving mother of Yvette ( Joseph) Salcik and Robert Andrzejewski; Cherished Babcia of Alexandra, Krystina, Nadia and JP Salcik dearest sister of Renia Wojcik, Barbara Tomalik and the late Agripina Budrejko and Didak Tomalik; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews; loving friend and neighbor to many. Visitation Saturday...

Clayton Wynne

Clayton Wynne

Jan 20, 2020

Services pending.

Joseph Hernandez Sr.

Joseph Hernandez Sr.

Jan 19, 2020

Joseph A. Hernandez Sr., 67, of Bridgeview passed away Sunday morning, January 19. Loving husband of Linda (nee) Wojciak for 40 years. Devoted father of Joe Jr. (Mandy) and Heather (Jim) Rapach. Fur Dad to Merri and Fur Grandpa to Skid. Memorial Service Monday, January 27, 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers donations to American Heart Association,...

Francis Lipinski

Francis Lipinski

Jan 19, 2020

Francis Thomas (Frank) Lipinski of Palos Hills passed away on January 19, 2020 after a long illness.  He was a career Navy Veteran who loved Dodge cars.  He is survived by sister Lee Lipinski, Brothers Philip Lipinski (Eleanor), Ronald Lipinski (Karen), Les Lipinski (Jean) and stepbrother Fred Michalski (Ruth) as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by sister Mary Zupancic and her spouse Frank, stepsisters Leona Zurek and her spouse Joseph, Dolly Wolski and...

Mary Sonntag

Mary Sonntag

Jan 17, 2020

Mary Jean “Sue” Sonntag nee Prendergast- passed away on January 17, 2020 at her home in Palos Heights, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of Raymond Sonntag retired C.F.D.; loving mother of William (Janina) Sonntag, James (Kristen) Sonntag and Heidi (Edward)Wagner; dear stepmother of Raymond Jr. Sonntag , Antonio Sonntag, Alicia (John) Stang and Eric (Jules) Sonntag;  dearest grandmother,...

Irene Marcella Ryan

Irene Marcella Ryan

Jan 12, 2020

 Irene Marcella Ryan (nee Claussen) age 92. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack". Devoted mother of Judy (Mike Thomson) Ryan, Jack (Piper), Rita (Tom) Lahey, Kelley (Frank) Radochonski and the late Mikey Wunderlich. Loving grandmother of 28 and great grandmother of 35. Dear sister of Lorraine Pospisil, Elmer Claussen, the late Fred Claussen and the late Cecelia Rose Claussen....

Michael Kerr

Michael Kerr

Jan 9, 2020

Michael W Kerr, born on January 29, 1960. Went home to heaven on January 9, 2020. Loving husband of Rita, devoted father of Frank Michael, Anthony Michael, Luciana Patricia(Bella), Nina Catherine and Vincent Michael, proud grandfather of Zepplin Morrison, precious son of Richard and Virginia, cherished brother of Jane, Laura (Jack) Cody, John and Donna Caponigro. Caring Uncle of many....

Barbara Jaros

Barbara Jaros

Jan 8, 2020

Memorial visitation Friday 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial Mass Saturday 1130 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills.

Edward Feldhaus

Edward Feldhaus

Jan 7, 2020

Edward J. Feldhaus, age 88. U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Marlene (nee Traksel). Devoted father of Lynn (Mark) Riegling and Laurie (David) Sutor.  Loving grandfather of John, Ann, Emily, Matt and Alex. Dear brother of the late Augie and Dorothy. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home,...

Ludwig J. Mironas

Ludwig J. Mironas

Jan 3, 2020

Visitation Monday, Jan. 6th, 9 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM at Nativity BVM Church, 69th & Washtenaw-Chicago. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Daniel Joseph McClowry

Daniel Joseph McClowry

Dec 30, 2019

Daniel Joseph McClowry, age 72. Beloved husband of Michaelle (nee Lovelace). Devoted father of Allison (Richard) Cable, Sean (Ena Shin) McClowry, Joshua (Erin) Zissler, Lara (Jared) Dilley and Michael (Trisha) Zissler. Loving grandfather of Ty, Zack, Anderson, Aidan, Elliott, Leia, Emmett and Alistair. Dear brother of Joan Quillman, Alice Feeney Doherty, James McClowry, Richard McClowry, Celeste Keefe, Joseph McClowry Jr.,...

Lois Douglas

Lois Douglas

Dec 29, 2019

Services pending.

Sally Kraml

Sally Kraml

Dec 29, 2019

Visitation Thursday 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, Family and friends will meet directly at Saint Linus Church for a 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Barbara Giliberto

Barbara Giliberto

Dec 22, 2019

Services pending.

Margarita Mugica

Margarita Mugica

Dec 19, 2019

 Margarita "Margo" Mugica (nee Bustos) age 81. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Mugica. Devoted mother of Philip (Balinda) Mugica, Katherine (Sonny) Shiffer, Dolores Robinson and William (Katie) McMahen.  Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Graciela Bustos Mora, Nelida Bustos Mora, Otilda Bustos Mora and the late Fernando Bustos Mora. She had many close...

Bernice Konopko

Bernice Konopko

Dec 17, 2019

Bernice F. Konopko (nee Buch) age 86; Beloved wife of the late Steve P. Konopko; Loving mother of John (Janet) and Paul (Cheryl); Proud grandmother of Richie and Michael; Fond sister of the late Sophie M. Dietrich; Fond sister-in-law of the late Matthew (late Helen) Konopko; Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews and a friend to...

Paul Guistolise

Paul Guistolise

Dec 12, 2019

Paul Guistolise, age 69, suddenly. Beloved husband of Clarice (nee Sinars). Loving brother of Philip Guistolise. Dear stepfather of Douglas (Laura) Sinars, Damon (Jennifer) Sinars and Melanie (Mark ) Sheehan. Cherished nephew of Frank Guistolise. Loving uncle of David, Michael and Lucy. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Throughout his career and life Paul was known as a...

Edith Klimavicius

Edith Klimavicius

Dec 8, 2019

Services pending.

Cynthia Plescher

Cynthia Plescher

Dec 6, 2019

Cynthia Jean Plescher nee Carlton Beloved wife of Robert E. Plescher; loving mother of John (Mary), David Plescher and Susan (Matthew) Murphy and the late Robert and Steven Plescher. Cherished grandmother of Kandace (Sean) Kennedy and Daniel Murphy, Krista and Jonathan Plescher Proud great grandmother of Salvatore Pattelli, Colton Lucas and Baby Kennedy. Dear sister of Nancy (Ray) Allen. Visitation...