Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Adrienne E. Zeleznak

Adrienne E. Zeleznak

Sep 2, 2018

   Adrienne "Adi" E. Zeleznak, age 30. Cherished daughter of Patti (nee Zubek) and Randy. Loving sister of Alexandra "Allie" Zeleznak. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Dedicated EMT-B and ER telemetry tech. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Saturday 9 AM until time of...

Georgiana Bartelment

Georgiana Bartelment

Aug 30, 2018

Visitation Monday, September 3rd, 3-9 PM. Funeral service Tuesday, September 4th, 1030 AM at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Kenneth Bilar

Kenneth Bilar

Aug 29, 2018

Services pending.

Eileen Stipe

Eileen Stipe

Aug 28, 2018

Services pending.

James Freeman

James Freeman

Aug 27, 2018

Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM. Funeral Friday, 1030 AM service at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Mark Kelly

Mark Kelly

Aug 26, 2018

Mark J. "Tarks" Kelly, age 56, suddenly. Devoted father of Alexander Kelly and Monica Kelly. Husband of Carmi.  Loving brother of Debbie (Ron) Ruiz, Kevin (Caroline) Kelly and Kenneth (Connie) Kelly. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Mark worked for many years as an executive chef in the culinary industry. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

Laura Arnold

Laura Arnold

Aug 25, 2018

   Laura A. Arnold (nee Micka) age 65, suddenly. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Allison Arnold. Loving daughter of Lillian and the late Michael Micka. Dear sister of Michael Micka, Patricia Micka and Sandra Micka. Cherished partner of Larry Hryn. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral...

Patricia Burke

Patricia Burke

Aug 12, 2018

Memorial visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorial service Thursday 7 PM.

Lillian Pritchard

Lillian Pritchard

Aug 11, 2018

          Lillian E. Pritchard     Funeral Thursday 9:15am from PALOS-GAIDAS FUNERAL HOME 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills to Our Lady of the Ridge Church for 10:00am Mass.  Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  Visitation Wednesday 3-8pm.  (Arrangements by Wolniak Funeral Directors)  For Info: (708) 974-4410 orwww.palosgaidasfh.com

Irene Mironas

Irene Mironas

Aug 9, 2018

 Irena Mironas (nee Kazakaitis) age 94. Devoted mother of Ludwig (Danute Rimkuviene)  Mironas.Visitation Monday Aug 13th, 9 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM at Nativity BVM Church (69th & Washtenaw-Chicago). Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Arrangements by Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home   (708) 974 4410  

Martyn Merritt

Martyn Merritt

Aug 7, 2018

Martyn C. Merritt, age 73. Beloved husband of Mary Anne (nee Pawlowski). Loving brother in law of Nancy (Jim ) Mott. Dearest uncle of Mary Therese, Monica, Michele (Kyle) and Maureen. Cherished "Mr. Wuj" of Brianna, Ethan and Claire. Dedicated life career in many facets of international shipping and transportation. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at  Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S....

Edward Puriski

Edward Puriski

Aug 4, 2018

Edward J. Puriski Sr., age 89. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Oswald). Devoted father of Kathy (Michael) Campbell, Sherry (John) Fiorenza, Edward (Olivia) and Greg (Paula). Loving grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 11. Many years of service at Consolidated Freightways. Visitation Tuesday Aug. 7th, 3:30-9 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W)...

John P. Hughes

John P. Hughes

Aug 2, 2018

BRIG. Gen. John P. Hughes, Sr. USAF/IL-ANG, Ret., age 69, of O'Fallon, IL, born on April 11,1949 in Evergreen Park, IL, died on Thursday, August 2,2018 at his residence. John P. Hughes Sr. was a man defined by his family and the people he touched through tireless dedication to service of his country and community. "service before self'was more than...

Eleanore Witek

Eleanore Witek

Jul 30, 2018

Eleanore T. Witek (nee Kopczewski) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Cynthia (David) Strickland, Claudia (Gary) Davis and Carl (Laura). Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 13. Visitation Monday 1030 AM until time of Mass, 1130 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Chapel at Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Dr., Lemont. Interment Queen of...

Florian Bialas

Florian Bialas

Jul 23, 2018

  Florian Bialas, age 82, of Tinley Park, formerly of Des Plaines, U.S. Navy veteran. Loving brother of Petronella (the late Mickey) Bembenek and Barbara (Dennis) Brookover. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Midwest Dental Products Corporation. Visitation Sunday 4-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos...

George Schick

George Schick

Jul 20, 2018

George J. Schick, age 87, U.S. Marine veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Zegarski). Devoted father of Marilyn Schick, Carolyn O'Donnell and George (Pam). Loving grandfather of Colleen (Christopher) Catania, Daniel (Crystle) O'Donnell, Mark O'Donnell, Brian Schick, Melissa Schick and great grandfather of Daniel, Calvin, Brayden and Charlotte. Dear brother of Mary Catherine Bieser. Fond...

Edward Fitzgibbon

Edward Fitzgibbon

Jul 17, 2018

                 Edward P. Fitzgibbon, age 75. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Lazarz). Devoted father of Dawn (Robert) Lagioia and Edward (Candice). Loving grandfather of Roxy, Eddie, Angel, Daniel, Elizabeth and the late Heather. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Peoples Gas. Visitation Friday 3-9...

Margaret Malanowski

Margaret Malanowski

Jul 17, 2018

Margaret G. Malanowski (nee Byron) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Devoted mother of Kathy (Joseph) Vasile, Karen (Gene) Santilli, Bernadette Gillard, Margaret (Thomas) Johnson, Gene (Carolyn) and John (the late Pamela). Loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Lori Pyzik, James Byron and the late Joseph Byron. Many years of service with...

Bernard "Mike" Joy

Bernard "Mike" Joy

Jul 14, 2018

     Bernard F. "Mike" Joy, age 82. Beloved husband of Delores (nee Sears). Devoted father of Stephen (Lisa), Julianna Joy, Regina (Lance) Dale, Christina Joy, Michael (Karen), Matthew (Marnie), Brian (Patrice), Gerald (Sue) and the late Bernard (Patty). Loving grandfather of 28 and great grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Marie Carlson, Josephine Joy, Elizabeth Joy and Irene Nicosia....

Ronald Hodek

Ronald Hodek

Jul 12, 2018

Visitation Monday, July 16th, 930 AM until time of service, 11 AM at the funeral home.