Local Illinois Obituaries
Marilyn Ruth Gill
Jan 13, 2019
Memorial service Friday, February 8th, Palos Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave., Palos Park, Illinois at 11 AM.
Judith M. Pazdro
Jan 12, 2019
Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM. Funeral Wednesday, 9 AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 AM Mass . Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Arthur R. Hansen
Jan 7, 2019
Arthur R. Hansen, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Enright), the love of his life, who taught him many things about living a good and spiritual life together. Devoted father of Arthur, Donna (Don) Waldrom, Mary Jane Ransford, John (Joan), Richard, Robert and Nancy (Craig) Jones. Loving grandfather of 8 and great...
Regina M. Small
Jan 6, 2019
Regina M. Small (nee Janutis) age 67. Beloved wife of Mark J. Small. Loving sister of Raymond (Vicky) Janutis and Rita (the late Oscar) Chavarria. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with The Hartford - CNA Insurance. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest...
John Bucki
Jan 3, 2019
John R. Bucki, age 83, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Garbo). Devoted father of Bruce and Judy (Jerry) Heniff. Loving grandfather of John and Julie. Dear brother of Ron (Connie) Bucki. Fond uncle of Christopher Bucki. Many years of service with Proctor & Gamble-Chicago. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...
Frances Jeziorski
Jan 3, 2019
Frances L. Jeziorski (nee Halper) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Devoted mother of Joan (Steve) Kryl. Loving Nana of Kelsey and Kimberly. Dear sister of Donald Halper and many loving deceased siblings. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Henry Holt Publishing-Chicago. Frances was a graduate of Lindblom H.S....
William J. Bauer
Dec 29, 2018
William James Bauer, age 88, U.S. Army veteran of Korean Conflict. Beloved husband of Joan (nee De Rudder) for 67 years. Devoted father of the late Joanne Green. Loving grandfather and father figure of Joani, Steven, Kaitlyn and the late Joseph and Richard. Dear great grandfather of 8 and great great grandfather of 1. Dearest brother of Frances. Also survived...
Kerrie Kamin
Dec 29, 2018
Kerrie A. Kamin, age 52. Passed away Saturday at home surrounded by loving family in Crestwood IL. Devoted mother of Matthew (Megan) and Kyle Reilly. Loving Daughter of Jeanne and the late William Kamin. Dear sister of Pamela (PJ Hayes) and Jacqueline Kamin.Visitation Thursday, Jan 3rd, 3:00 to 9:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills.Interment PrivateExpress your...
Daniel Bueneman
Dec 28, 2018
Daniel Joseph Bueneman of Chicago and formerly of Berwyn, Illinois, age 62, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2018. Beloved son of the late Arthur and Florence. Dear brother of Timothy, the late Thomas (Cynthia), and Dawn. The family would like to thank the staff of Warren Park Nursing Home for their care of Daniel. Memorial visitation Saturday January 12th,...
Sister Mary S Balkus
Dec 26, 2018
Sister Mary Balkus, SSC, 93, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 70 years, died December 26, 2018. Sister Mary taught in elementary schools in Illinois and Maryland. She also was principal at Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, Pennsylvania and taught social studies for 35 years at Maria High School in Chicago. Sister Mary was preceded...
Kenneth Machay
Dec 26, 2018
Kenneth J. Machay, age 54, suddenly. Cherished son of Mariann Machay and John (Shirley) Machay. Loving brother of John (Janice), Richard (Julie) and Michelle Machay. Dear stepbrother of Susan Young and Roberta (Larry) Zyla. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Zhou B Art Center-Chicago. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas...
Diana Petrakis
Dec 25, 2018
Diana Petrakis, nee Perparos, age 96 of Dune Acres, Chesterton, IN passed away on Christmas evening at home surrounded by loving family. She was born on August 12, 1922 in Chicago, IL to John and Esther Perparos. On September 30, 1945, she married author Harry Mark Petrakis, who survives her.Diana is survived by her sons Mark, John (Carolyn) and Dean; her grandchildren Alexis (Aaron), Lucas, Adriana, the...
Eleni Karakatsanis
Dec 24, 2018
Eleni Karakatsanis nee Theoharopoulos 77 of Palos Hills, formerly of Korinthos Tragana, Greece, passed away peacefully Monday morning December 24th at Palos Hospital in Palos Heights with her family at her side. Beloved and devoted wife of Nick for over 44 years. Dearest mother of Alex and Stella (Michael) Melone. Loving yiayia of Zoe Eleni and Nicholas. Dear sister of...
Irena Gelazius
Dec 22, 2018
Visitation Friday, Dec.28th, 9 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM at Holy Family Villa, 12820 S. Will Cook Rd. (Palos Park). Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Child’s Gate to Learning / Vaiko Vartai I Moksla, childgate.org
Rita McDermott
Dec 21, 2018
Rita M. McDermott (nee Schneider) age 92. Beloved wide of the late John-retired CPD Captain. Devoted mother of Rita (Robert) Lerch, Maureen (the late Joseph) Alioto, John-retired CPD (Janice), Michael-retired CPD (Lynn), Thomas-retired CPD (Ann) and Joanne (Robert) Aleksick. Loving grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Mary Ann Betz. Visitation Thursday, Dec. 27th, 9 AM...
Emily M. Branauskas
Dec 20, 2018
Emily M. Branauskas (nee Paukstis) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Devoted mother of Carolyn (Jerry) McGovern and Judy (George) Cvack. Loving grandmother of David, Timothy, Judy, Sarah, Jonathan and great grandmother of Aidan, Anna, Gavin , Monica, Jillian and Anthony. Visitation Friday, Dec. 21st,...
Sophia Zukas
Dec 13, 2018
Sophia "Scottie" Zukas, age 95, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Cherished daughter of the late Domicella and Anton Zukas. Loving sister of the late Alphonse Zukas. Dear cousin of the late John Adomaytis and Frances Balchunas. Scottie was a longtime member of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture Women's Guild and Knights of Lithuania Council 36. Visitation Sunday...
Janis Anne Murzanski
Dec 12, 2018
Janis Anne Murzanski (nee Suvada) age 74. Beloved wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Janis A, (Steven) Dennis. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Alexandra and Anna. Dear sister of Allan Suvada and Sandra (Dr. Thomas) Arndt. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Owner of Janis Anne Travel for 47 years. Memorial visitation Sunday, Dec. 16th, 3-8 PM...
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