Local Illinois Obituaries
Bernice Daniels
Jul 4, 2017
Bernice P. "Babs" Daniels, age 91, (nee Balton). Beloved wife of the late Edwin. Cherished mother of David, Diane (Jim) Stecich, Donna Ellyn Daniels and Dennis. Loving grandmother of Liz (Joe) Chimino, Sue Stecich, Kate (Matt) Meaney, Laura Stecich, Julie Daniels, Jessica Daniels and precious great grandmother of Mia, Elle and James Chimino. Dear sister of the late Walter, Frank,...
Betty Petrich
Jul 3, 2017
Betty Petrich nee Sarantopoulos 67 of Alsip, and Graduate of Calumet high school, passed away Monday afternoon, July 3rd with family at her side. Devoted and loving wife of Nick 45 years. Betty was a friend to many and Loved by all! MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL! Visitation Friday July 7th from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Palos Gaidas...
Joseph Inovskis
Jul 3, 2017
A celebratory memorial gathering of the relatives and friends of Joe Inovskis will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Salerno’s Pizza (Outdoor Beer Garden) located at 9301 W. 63rd Street in Hodgkins, Illinois (next to the AMC Quarry Theater directly south of the mall). It will be a nice day for reminiscing...
Doris Cass
Jun 30, 2017
Doris Eileen Cass (nee Portner) , eleven years shy of turning one hundred, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Cass, Sr., loving mother of Eileen Yankee (Richard), Thomas F. Cass, Jr. (Kathryn), Dean Cass (Barbara), Craig Cass (April), and Patricia Coomer (Joe). Dearest grandmother of Steven, Dani, Jeffrey, David, Pamela, Todd, and...
Lottie Michalak
Jun 28, 2017
Memorial visitation Thursday July 13, 9 AM until time of Mass 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.
Darlene Cochrane
Jun 27, 2017
Darlene Cochrane (nee Markle) age 82. Devoted mother of Shawn (Ronald) Ahlberg, John "Jack" and the late Michael (Paula Scanell). Loving grandmother of Katie, Kelly, Tess, Ned and Eleanor. Dear sister of Sharon DeFronzo, Diane Simon, Terry Lambert, Patrick Lambert and the late Charles "Butchie" Markle and Carole Lambert.Cherished partner of 35 years of the late Bernard Moonan. Darlene worked...
Mindaugas Klygis
Jun 21, 2017
Mindaugas Klygis died June 21, 2017 in his home in Oak Brook. He was born on Feb 2, 1924 in Lithuania, and immigrated to the United States in 1950. He received BS Engineering from University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign. He was employed by Illinois Tool and Dye for over 30 years and authored over 50 patents. He was preceded in death...
Dorothy Wilson
Jun 20, 2017
Dorothy May Wilson (nee Schoot) age 83. Devoted mother of James (the late Gloria), Darlene (Tom) Wolniak, Robert (the late Anne), Donald (Julie), Debra (Ricky) Prejean and Dawn Lang. Loving grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 26 and great great grandmother of 4. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday,...
Sister Agnese Chapkauskas
Jun 18, 2017
Sister Agnese Chapkauskas (Chapp), SSC, 83, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 63 years, died June 18, 2017. Sister Agnese taught in elementary schools in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, and Wisconsin. She assisted in the registrar’s office at Maria High School (1979-1993) and was pastoral minister at Holy Cross Hospital (1995-2011). Most recently Sister Agnese...
Eva Paulauskas
Jun 17, 2017
Eva Paulauskas (nee Skurvydas) age 96,died June 17th at her home in the in the Marquette Park community. Born in Baltramai, Zemaityja and came to the United States from England in 1959. Beloved wife of the late Antanas. Devoted mother of Birute (Richard Kesteloot) Rizzuto and the late Anthony (Jeannie). Loving grandmother and great grandmother of many. Member of Juru...
Robert Diericks
Jun 17, 2017
Robert J. Diericks, age 79, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Zara). Devoted father of Robert (Kasia) and Judie (Thomas) Cutting. Loving grandfather of Lindsay, Derek, and Tera. Dear brother of Joan Soprych, Sandra Lillwitz and the late Marion Balsis, Donna Lyons and Edward Diericks. Held the world in the palm of his hand, time has come to...
Tony Dinos
Jun 14, 2017
Tony M. Dinos 77 of Aegiali, Amorgos, Greece, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 14th in Orland Park with family at his side. Devoted and loving husband of Liberty nee Sfondeles for over 51 years. Proud father of Mark (Kelly), Lori (Danny) Sirounis, and Georgia (Nick) Shizas. Dearest Papouli of Alex, Anthony, Maria, Costa, and Eleftheria. Beloved brother of Maria,...
Jason Osmolak
Jun 14, 2017
Dr. Jason C. Osmolak of Hickory Hills, IL. Loving son of Geraldine Osmolak-Vlahos (nee Rolla) and the late Kenneth Osmolak. Beloved nephew of Gloria and James Chiostri. Dear brother of Nicole, Shauna, Christopher, Jeni, and Gregory. Stepson of the late Louis T. Vlahos. Best buddy to his dog, Wrigley. Jason "OZ" was a 37 year old Corporal in the United...
Stefania Miliauskas
Jun 11, 2017
Stefania Miliauskas (nee Levusis) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Ignas. Devoted mother of Jonas (Ellen), Dalia Riley, Rasa Miliauskas and the late Rimvydas (Judy). Loving grandmother of Rebecca, Christopher, Victoria, Kristina, Patricia, Anastasia, Amber and great grandmother of Sybilla. Dear sister of Jonas Levusis and the late Teresa Glamba. Stefania was a member of many Lithuanian organizations. Visitation...
Christine Chilikas
Jun 8, 2017
Christine M. Chilikas, age 52. Born into eternal life June 8, 2017. Beautiful daughter of LaVerne Barango (nee Morgan) and the late Steve Chilikas (2000). Loving stepdaughter of the late Dominic Barango.(2007). Devoted companion of Randy Bangs. Beloved niece of Matthew and Mary Fiske. Dear cousin of Teresa (Jim) Li, Tom (Virginia) Fiske, Mary (Rob) Petersen, Jean (Kevin) McCahill and...
Kenneth Nesewich
Jun 6, 2017
Kenneth Nesewich, age 68. Loving brother of Nancy (George) King and Gerald Nesewich. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Will be sorely missed by Eli and Tiger. Ken spent many years working in the railroad industry. Memorial visitation Monday, June 12, 1030 AM until time of service, 1230 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W)...
Dorothy Rech
Jun 5, 2017
Dorothy B. Rech. Born into life July 6, 1925. born into eternity June 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Chester for over 50 years. Devoted mother of Jay (Barbara) and Perry. Loving grandmother of Nicole (John) Fitzpatrick, Neal (Erin) Rech, Spencer Rech and great grandmother of 7. Dorothy was a beautician for many years and a lover of life....
Amy Sawyer
May 30, 2017
Amy Sawyer, age 48. Devoted mother of Dane Della Penna, Drake Della Penna and Dalen Della Penna. Cherished daughter of Judith and Gerald Sawyer. Loving sister of Michael and the late Timothy Sawyer. Memorial visitation Sunday, June 11th, 10 AM until time of service, 1 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Please omit flowers....