Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Petra Mendoza

Petra Mendoza

Aug 15, 2017

Funeral Visitation Tuesday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church located at 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, Il. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Fred Vitalo

Fred Vitalo

Aug 14, 2017

Fred J. Vitalo, age 96, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Devoted father of Linda Tarandy and the late Fred M. (Donna). Loving grandfather of Clarissa, Dennis, Michelle, Elizabeth, Pamela and great grandfather of Jake. Former husband of Ann Shine. Cherished friend of Scott Dennison. Visitation Thursday 4-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos...

Brandon Vasquez

Brandon Vasquez

Aug 13, 2017

Services pending.

Timothy Krueger Jr.

Timothy Krueger Jr.

Aug 11, 2017

Visitation Friday, Aug 18th, 3 pm until time of service 7 pm at the funeral home.

Evelyn Kubas

Evelyn Kubas

Aug 10, 2017

Evelyn Kubas nee Pellegrini Loving mother of Raymond Jr. (Jan) and Wayne (Kathie) Lezon; Cherished Grandmother of Tracy, Christine, Wayne Jr., Raymond, Laura and Lisa Dearest Great-Grandmother of 12; Beloved Sister of the late Elizabeth, Anthony (the late Rose), Carmen and John Pellegrini. Visitation Saturday 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:00 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest...

Antanina Mezginis

Antanina Mezginis

Aug 5, 2017

Visitation Tuesday Aug. 8th 3-9 PM. Funeral Wednesday Aug 9th, 10 AM from the funeral home to St. Linus Church for 11 AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

John Pospisil

John Pospisil

Aug 2, 2017

John Pospisil, age 86, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Claussen). Devoted father of John (Gloria), Robert (Cheryl), Janet (Ray) Zarack, Karen (Terry) Pedigo, Thomas (Paula), David (Theresa), Jill (John) Kamba, Richard (Tracy) and the late Debra. Loving grandfather of 21 and great grandfather of 17. Dear brother of Patricia (Jim) McMahon and Kathleen (the...

Tony P. Alexander

Tony P. Alexander

Aug 1, 2017

Tony P. Alexander 92 of Palos Hills formerly of Thana Greece, passed away Tuesday morning in Palos Heights peacefully. Beloved husband of Georgia nee Kyriakopoulos for over 65 years. Devoted father of Peter (Penny), and James (Rose). Dearest pappou of Tony, Steve, Theodore, Georgia, George, Yuri, Joseph, and Dimitra. Great pappou of 7. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Michael Marx

Michael Marx

Jul 24, 2017

Michael M. Marx, 79, of Palos Heights passed away Monday evening, July 24, with family at his side. Beloved husband of Juanita nee (Plecki) for over 39 years. Devoted Father of Nina (Gilbert) Roberts, Lisa (Leo) Milashoski, Michael (Barbara), James, and John. Dearest Pappou of the late Christy Lynn, Guy, Kandace, Michael Dale, Nicole, Melissa, Melina, the late Christine, Michael...

Ruth Viliunas

Ruth Viliunas

Jul 23, 2017

Ruth T. Viliunas (nee Rudman) age 88. Beloved wife of Joseph for 65 years. Devoted mother of Gregory (Ying) and Valerie (Rusty). Loving grandmother of Katie (Brian), Christina, Emily, Kevin, Joani and great grandmother of Logan and Lucas. Cherished daughter of the late Anton and Della Rudman, Dear sister of the late Adele (the late Stanley) Grybas. Loving aunt to...

Amber Pascente

Amber Pascente

Jul 23, 2017

Visitation Thursday, July 27th, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, July 28th, 8:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Holy Trinity Catholic Church located at 111 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, Il. for 9:30 a.m. Mass. In lieu of flowers please support Baby Quinn with baby supplies. No clothes, please. Thank you.

Michael E. Mathis

Michael E. Mathis

Jul 17, 2017

Michael E. Mathis, age 67. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lyons). Devoted father of Michael (Katie) and Marcia (Edgar) Sarmiento. Loving grandfather of Kai, Jonas, Michael and Amanda. Dear brother of Richard (Rosemary) Mathis and the late William, Sandra and Tony. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Michael worked many years with the Cook County Sheriff's...

Marijona D. Zurlis

Marijona D. Zurlis

Jul 15, 2017

Marijona D. Zurlis (nee Danilova) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Louis. Devoted mother of Mary T. (John) Lally, Michael V. Zurlis, the late Casimir (the late Lucy) and the late Anthony M. (the late Diane) Zurlis. Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 8. Funeral visitation Friday, July 21st, 9 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM...

Ryan Vicich

Ryan Vicich

Jul 14, 2017

Visitation Thursday July 20th, 3-9 PM. Funeral service Thursday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

Arlene Franek

Arlene Franek

Jul 14, 2017

Arlene M. Franek (nee Kiernicki) age 64. Beloved wife of William. Devoted mother of Valerie Franek, Caroline Franek, Beverly (Brett) Chrabot and Rebecca Franek. Loving grandmother of Alton Chrabot. Dear sister of Darlene Linton and Joseph Kiernicki. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 9 AM from the funeral home...

William Muzik

William Muzik

Jul 13, 2017

Visitation Tuesday July 18th, 3-9 PM. Funeral Wednesday July 19th, 1030 AM service at the funeral home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Patricia Major

Patricia Major

Jul 9, 2017

Patricia J. Major Nov. 16th, 1925 - July 9th, 2017 WOW, what a woman she was! Beautiful, Passionate, Loving and Feisty. Most of the time she exemplified at least two of these qualities. Reminds me of my wife, Penelope J. Greiman, Patsy and Philip’s daughter has those same qualities. Patsy finally joins her loving husband once again. They were a...

Tessie Banasiak

Tessie Banasiak

Jul 8, 2017

Tessie V. Banasiak (nee Staranowicz) age 93, of Palos Park. Beloved wife of Leonard A. Banasiak, retired CPD. Loving mother of the late Janice Mary. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Staranowicz. Dear sister of the late Joan Chauncey and Joseph, Alex, Walter, Stanley and Ronald Staranowicz. Fond aunt and friend of many. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM at...

James Sherlock

James Sherlock

Jul 7, 2017

James Sherlock, age 76. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Rabetz). Devoted father of Kellie (Brian) Collins, James (Angela) and Sherry Sherlock. Loving grandfather of Melissa, James, Caitlin, Jack and great grandfather of Finbar, Meghan, Hayden, Teagan, Brigid and Orla. Dear brother of William (Barbara) Sherlock and Thomas Sherlock. Jim was a retired Big 10 football official and a former Cook...

Alfonsas Kerelis

Alfonsas Kerelis

Jul 5, 2017

Alfonsas Kerelis, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Yolanda (nee Gudaitis). Devoted father of Vilija Kerelis and Svajone Kerelis. Longtime member of Lithuanian Scouts Association, Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Choir, Lithuanian American Community and many other civic and philanthropic organizations. Visitation Friday July 7th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Saturday,...