Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Rose Niedzwiecki

Rose Niedzwiecki

Oct 12, 2024

Rose A. Niedzwiecki (nee Spasoff), age 96. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Niedzwiecki. Loving mother of Robert (Sabine) Niedzwiecki and Susan Kats. Cherished Nana of Lindsay (Andrew) Tucker, Jillian (Matthew) Snedeker, Melissa (Kyle) Cobban, Ryan Kats, Dylan Niedzwiecki and Trevor Niedzwiecki and great Nana of Avery, Maxwell, Rue, Russell, Scarlett and Wren. Dear sister of Richard (Cathy) Spasoff, Josephine...

Lorraine Kozicki

Lorraine Kozicki

Oct 10, 2024

Lorraine E. Kozicki, 93 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 10th, 2024. Formerly of Hickory Hills, IL, now of Charlotte, MI, beloved wife of the late Bruno R. Kozicki; cherished mother of Kenneth (Nelia) Kozicki, David (Jamie) Kozicki and the late Linda Jean Kozicki; loving grandmother of James (Katie), Jason, Erik, Bryan (Nichole) Vane,...

James R. McCullough

James R. McCullough

Oct 9, 2024

James Robert McCullough, 85, passed away on October 9, 2024 at his home in Worth. He is survived by his loving sisters Eileen (John) Madden, Mary Therese, and Peg McMahon. He was predeceased by his devoted parents Ervin “Bud” and Sarah “Sal” (Casey) McCullough. Jim loved and delighted in the accomplishments of his many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews,...

Walter Michalak

Walter Michalak

Oct 8, 2024

Walter Anthony Michalak, Jr. passed away in peace on October 8, 2024. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents Walter A. Michalak, Sr. and Lottie M. Michalak (nee Nowinski). He is lovingly remembered by his brother Daniel S. Michalak and cherished by his deceased sister in-law Patsy A. Michalak (nee Cohen). He is also lovingly remembered by his sister...

Sister M. Lawrence Puishys

Sister M. Lawrence Puishys

Oct 7, 2024

Born: March 26, 1931

Born into eternal life: October 7, 2024

Professed: August 15, 1953

Years in religious life: 71; Her father, Peter Puishys, and her mother, Anna Ackalitis Puishys, preceded her in death. Her brothers Joseph (Joan), Robert, and William Puishys; her sisters Helen (Sister M. June SSC), Dorothy (Zera) Giles, June (Ralph II) Turner, her niece Jane Taylor and nephew Ralph...

Louis Maestre

Louis Maestre

Oct 6, 2024

Services and interment will be held at a later date

Caroline C. Sutor

Caroline C. Sutor

Oct 6, 2024

Caroline C. Sutor (née Budz), 89 years old, lifelong resident of Hickory Hills IL, was granted her final wish of passing from this world into heaven peacefully in the familiar surroundings of her own home on the beautiful morning of Sunday, October 6, 2024. She was born and raised as the only child of Chicago tavern owners Ella Mae (née...

Christina M. Miller

Christina M. Miller

Oct 2, 2024

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Sunday, October 13, 2024  1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 3:15 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, Illinois 60465

Robert J. Rokos

Robert J. Rokos

Oct 1, 2024

Robert J.Rokos , age 97, Navy Veteran of World War II.  Loving brother of the late Dolores E. "Dolly" Rokos and the late Edward Rokos. Beloved cousin of Joseph (Audrey) Panek and LaVerne Bartolini. Cherished Uncle Bob to Thomas (Linda) Panek, Timothy ( Sherry) Panek, John (Nicole) Panek, Christopher Panek, Philip (Kathryn) Panek and the late Nancy (Michael) Gatto,  Katherine...

Mary Jozefowicz

Mary Jozefowicz

Oct 1, 2024

Mary Lou nee Weidner, age 85, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved wife of the late John P. Jozefowicz; devoted mother of Kenneth (the late Cheryl), and John (Teresa) Jozefowicz and Cathy (Mark) Bartos; cherished grandmother of Michelle Jozefowicz, Amanda (Bobby) Brooks, Natalie Bartos, Nicole Jozefowicz, Stephanie Bartos, John (Sthefani) Jozefowicz and Lucia Barraza; loving sister, aunt, cousin and friend...

Frances Krizka

Frances Krizka

Sep 24, 2024

Frances S. Krizka (Nee Stauber), age 91. Beloved wife of the late George J. Krizka;Loving mother of George F. (Laurie), Allen (Julie), Denise Krizka, Martin Sr. (Lucienne), Kayne Krizka, the late David (Velma) and the late Christopher Krizka. Cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 2; dear sister of the late Marie (Larry) Feldmeier and the late Edward Stauber;...

Herbert F. Wolf

Herbert F. Wolf

Sep 23, 2024

Herbert F. Wolf, Army Veteran; beloved husband of the late Joan M. Wolf nee Wapniarski; loving father of Mark (Cathy), Michael (the late Karen) and Daniel Wolf; Cherished grandfather of Sabrina (Allen)Reed, Michael, Matthew (John) Stone, Bridgit, and Jade Wolf; proud great-grandfather of Deven, Riley, Fayelynn and Fallon; dearest brother of Dorothy Kepouros.  Family and friend will gather for visitation...

Francis J Keevil

Francis J Keevil

Sep 20, 2024

Francis J. “Skip” Keevil, age 84. Veteran U. S. Army. Beloved son of the late Frank and Dorothy Keevil (Nee Fitzpatrick). Dear cousin to Patricia (late Roger). Gayle (Rich), John (Patricia), Joe (Rita), Mary (late John), Late John (Eva), Michael (Toni), Patrick (Teresa), Carole (Chuck), Christine, Henry (Margaret), Late Jim (Trish), Charlene, (Late Paul). Loving Godfather of Nora Jacob (Nee...

William Downs Jr.

William Downs Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

William R Downs, Jr. known affectionately to all as Bill, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the age of 86. 

Bill was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, his life was a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. His impact on the lives of those he touched will...

Nina E. Kendra

Nina E. Kendra

Sep 19, 2024

Nina E. Kendra nee Glodek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family; beloved wife of the late Edward Kendra; loving mother of Richard Kendra, Gerald (Jeanette) Kendra and the late Thomas (Lisa) Kendra; stepmother of Denise (the late John) Yonkers; cherish grandmother of Nadia, Victoria, Zachary and Kyle Kendra; step grandmother of Gianna and...

Christine A. Duke

Christine A. Duke

Sep 19, 2024

Christine A. Duke, nee Flynn, age, 60 years; passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted mother of the late Michael Balandis; cherish daughter of John and the late Alice nee Brann Flynn; loving sister of John (JoAnne) Flynn Jr, Maureen (Karl) Hitzeman, James(Michelle) Flynn; cherished aunt of Shawn, Jamie, Jessica, Shannen, and Laura.

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Darlyn Shemanski

Darlyn Shemanski

Sep 17, 2024

Darlyn Beverly Shemanski (Nee Witt), age 87, of Palos Park, IL.Beloved wife of the late Stephen Shemanski. Loving mother of Gary (Lynette), Ross (Dorene), James (Karen) and the late Beverly Ann Shemanski. Cherished grandmother of Michael and Matthew Shemanski. Dear daughter of the late Walter and Alma Witt (Nee Schackow). Fond sister of Robert (Barbara) Witt, the late Walter (Lynn)...

Jesus Hernandez

Jesus Hernandez

Sep 17, 2024

Family and friends will gather for visitation Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Wednesday September 25, 2024 9:00 a.m. from the Funeral Home to St. Bede the Venerable Church, 8300 South Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery

Michael D. Smith

Michael D. Smith

Sep 16, 2024

Michael D. Smith, age 79. Veteran U.S. Navy. Retired Worth police officer for 30 years. Beloved husband of Gloria Smith (Nee Braden) for 28 years. Loving father of Michael (Laura) Smith, David ( Raquel) Smith, Sherie ( Scott) Molitor and Brian Smith. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Monday October...

L-Christian DeBelle

L-Christian DeBelle

Sep 15, 2024

La Fran(z) (Christian “Chris”) Debelle, age 78, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

He was born on January 11, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Eileen Cooper and William Martin Debelle. Christian went to Coleman Elementary School and DuSable High School. He grew up in the courtway of 4718 S. Michigan Avenue. His childhood friends were Godfrey...