Local Illinois Obituaries
Joseph Nunes
Aug 28, 2023
Jose (Joseph) Marques Nunes, 90, of Palos Heights and Scottsdale AZ, died August 28, 2023, from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and two sisters, and his companion of 29 years, Mary Anderson. He is survived by his sons Marcus, Paul (Joan Cummings) and Joseph (Wendy Heimann), grandchildren Katherine (Derek) Cantu, Marc (LauraBertini), Alexander (Julia Vasquez), Jonathan, Charlotte, Michael, Eva and Noah, and two great-grandchildren, as well as numerous cousins.
Born on a farm in Freixianda, Portugal to Joaquim Nunes Maia...
Grace Goerg
Aug 27, 2023
Grace M. Goerg, nee Fitzgibbons, age 93 years, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick John Goerg, loving mother of Carolyn (the late James) O'Brien, Diane (Roy) Luckhard, Linda (Richard) Moreno, Patricia (John) Modesitt, and Jim (Diane) Goerg; cherished grandmother of Jason (Kelly) O'Brien, Gillian (Andrew) Branco, Marykate (Andrew)...
Diane Vlcek
Aug 25, 2023
Diane M. Vlcek age 84 years, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 ; resident of Palos Hills, IL.
Beloved wife of Rudy Vlcek; loving mother of Deborah Balayti, Jimmy (Eva) and Brian Vlcek;
dearest Nana of Brittany (Clinton) Tolbert, David Balayti, Nolan, Kaylee, Grant, and Connor Vlcek and Brutus;
dearest sister of the late Judy ( Bob) Sperling; dear...
Richard Orr
Aug 21, 2023
Richard L. Orr, age 89 years, resident of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 21, 2023. U. S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War.
Beloved husband of Bernice nee Butkus; loving father of Rick (Donna) Orr, Debbie Price, Tina (Marc) Margulis, Sandy Knapp, Lynn (Fiancé Mike), and Steven (Lucy) Surchik
Cherished...
Russell Streff
Aug 20, 2023
Russell M. Streff Sr. age 87 years , passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife.
Beloved husband of Jovita nee Drungilaite Streff; dearest father of Russell, Mary Beth , Rebecca, Amy, and Mark;
dear grandfather of many . Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass at Nativity B.V.M. Church,
6812 South Washtenaw Ave. Chicago, IL on Tuesday,...
Janet R. Oderio
Aug 19, 2023
Janet R. Oderio age 77 years, resident of Hickory Hills, IL. Passed away on Aug 19, 2023.
Loving Mother of Jill (Greg) Folkerts, Joseph (Angie), and Paul (Jennifer) Oderio. Cherished Grandmother of Marcel, Daniel and Emma Folkerts, Scott ( Fiance Logan Pettit), Shawn, Madeline ( Mason Spree), Pete and Betty Oderio. Dearest Sister of the late Joyce (the late...
John S. Wagrowski
Aug 17, 2023
John S. Wagrowski, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Resident of Downers Grove, Son of the late Stanley and Antoinette Wagrowski.Father of Johnny.“Gramps” to Leo and William.Former husband of Sophie Wagrowski.Brother to Zigmund and the late Edmund Wagrowski.Uncle to Michael, Laurie, Edward, Marie, DanielCousin and friend to many.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday, August 25,...
Susan I. Wilson
Aug 14, 2023
Susan I. Wilson, age 78 years. Lifelong resident of Worth, IL. Beloved wife of Edward Wilson; loving mother of Stephen (Natalie) Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Jeffrey (Cathy) Wilson, Susannah (Tammy) Pytel, Herbert (Sara) Wilson; cherished grandmother of Madelyn, Allison, Megan, Josh, Vivian, Hank, JR, Ethan, Peyton, and Rhys; proud great-grandmother of Maya; dearest sister of Carol (Paul) Tokarz, and Jeanie Griffin;...
John Bukas
Aug 9, 2023
John "Sigitas" Bukas, age 77, resident of Palos Hills
Beloved husband of Doris nee Trotta; loving father of Michael J. Bukas; dearest brother of Titas (Mary) Bukas and the late Algimatas (Regina) and Peter Bukas; dear uncle of Lisa, Johnny, Jimmy, David, Debbie, and the late Michael.
Memorial visitation Sunday,12:00 - 5:00 P.M. Funeral Monday11:45 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral...
Francisco M. Jimenez
Aug 5, 2023
Francisco Jimenez, age 85; resident of Bridgeview. Beloved husband of Rufina nee Palacpac; loving father of Arlene (Joseph) DeCastro, Joscelyn Jimenez, Beverly (Nelson) Sousa, Paul (Cecile) Jimenez; cherished grandfather of Hanna (Mark) Siwa, Leo Orines, Angelique DeCastro, Paolo Jimenez, Julia Jimenez, and Nathan Sousa; dearest brother of 4; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather...
Rueben D. Dommer
Aug 4, 2023
Rueben D. Dommer age 96 yrs., World War II, Navy, veteran, beloved husband of Irene Buetow; Loving father of Shirley (Ronald) Popper, Gary (Jean) Dommer, Julie (Timothy) Abbott, and the late Roger (Cyndy & Robert Bacigalupo) Dommer; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Popper, Sarah (James) Veale, Chena Popper , Gary , Jr. (Jessica) Dommer, Megan (Brian) Grabinski, John (Leslie) Abbott, Emily,(...
Ronald J. Kassen
Jul 30, 2023
Ronald John Kassen passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born on May 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Ron was a devoted husband to Marge Kassen, a loving father to Michelle Kassen, and a cherished father-in-law to Shawn Kenney. He adored his granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kenney. He was preceeded in death by his father, Adolph...
Elaine Guetter
Jul 29, 2023
Elaine Guetter passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside; beloved wife of the late Frank Guetter and Orville Clyde Brezina ; loving mother of Gary W., Kathy and Scott Brezina; cherished grandmother of Haley Brezina; loving sister of the late Jerome (the late Anita) Novak. Service and interment private
Richard J. Palmerin, Sr.
Jul 27, 2023
Richard J. Palmerin Sr., Army veteran.
beloved husband of the late Maria Antoinetta nee Garcia Palmerin; loving father of Richard Jr., Eloisa ( Francisco)Luevano and Adam ( Jessica) Palmerin; cherished grandfather of Evan, Graciela, Ricardo, Carsten, Ava, and Vivia; devoted son of Eloisa nee Adame and the late Jose Palmerin; dear grand paw to his fur babies Chancho, Ramses,...
Norman N. Sobol
Jul 25, 2023
Norman Nicholas Sobol passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Mokena, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas G. Sobol and Emily A. Sobol (nee Svrljuga). He is survived by his loving wife Shirley (nee Dombey) and his 3 children, daughter Jeanne (and Cindy) Sobol, daughter Nancy (and Roger) Van Vlerah, and son Scott (and Theresa)...
Richard Walen
Jul 22, 2023
Richard (Dick) Walen, 83, of Palos Hills, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 22, 2023. Born October 18, 1939, in Summit/Argo, IL to the late Joe and Katie Walen,Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran who served abroad in Germany. He was a long-distance truck driver who loved country music and John Wayne. He was a dedicated member of the Summit Volunteer Fire Department,...
William " Bill" M. Wetzig
Jul 21, 2023
William (Bill) Wetzig was born August 4, 1956 in Chicago, IL and grew up in Palos Hills, graduating from Stagg High School in 1975. In the same year, Bill joined the Army which gave him the ability to “see the world”. Overseas, he was stationed at Vincenza, Italy and Garmisch, Germany. In the United States, he was stationed at Ft....
Victor Ruben Vasquez
Jul 18, 2023
Victor Ruben Vasquesz, age 67 years. Resident of Tinley Park, IL
loving father of Victor Vasquez; cherished grandfather of Victor, Jacob and Genevieve;
dearest brother to many.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, July 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:30 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills,...
Edward R. Joyce
Jul 13, 2023
Edward R. Joyce, age 93 years, passed away on July 13, 2023. Resident of Oak Lawn, IL.
Beloved husband of the late Winifred Ann nee Mc Carthy Joyce.
Loving father of Patrick (Denise) and Gerald (Mary) Joyce; cherished grandfather of Henry, Garrett,
and Sabrina Joyce; dearest brother of Jeanne Joyce; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Family and...
Deborah Taylor
Jun 30, 2023
Family and friends will gather for a Visitation on Wednesday , July 12, 2023 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills , IL interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
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