Local Illinois Obituaries
Carol Ann Tumas
May 25, 2017
Visitation Tuesday, May 30th, 9-11 AM. Funeral Tuesday 11 AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 1130 AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.
Emilia Sulkowski
May 24, 2017
Emilia Sulkowski (nee Weglarz) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Devoted mother of Theresa (Emil) Nega and Stanley (Eva). Loving grandmother of Lillian, Mark , Elizabeth and great grandmother of Benjamin, Dean, Ela, Madeline, Charlie and Henry. Many years of service with Zenith Corporation. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos...
Donald Ryan
May 24, 2017
Donald Thomas Ryan 81 of Hickory Hills passed away peacefully Wednesday May 24th at Palos Community Hospital, with family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of Rose Mary for over 56 years. Loving father of Karen (Patrick) Gill, William Ryan, Michael (Debbie) Ryan and Donald Ryan. Dear Grandpa of Ryan Gill and Amanda, Declan, Sean and Colin Ryan. Fond...
Eileen Wengel
May 21, 2017
Eileen Mildred Wengel (née Burns), 91, an Alsip resident for many years, following a short illness, passed away in hospice care at Palos Community Hospital with her loving husband Phil of 71 years at her side. A lifelong Chicago resident Eileen was born October 1, 1925 to Edward P. and Mildred J. (Sahs) Burns. She graduated St. Theodore's Grammar School...
Martin Freund
May 17, 2017
Martin C. Freund, age 64, suddenly, U.S. Air Force veteran. Devoted father of Joseph and Daniel. Dear brother of Keith (Barbara). Loving uncle of Laura Smith and Mark Freund. Marty found joy working for Casino Party Planners. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, 1030 AM service at the funeral...
Edward Rys
May 13, 2017
Edward Rys , age 89, of Worth, U.S. Marine veteran of World War II, formerly of Chicago's Roseland and West Pullman communities. Beloved husband of Teresa (nee Kowalski). Devoted father of Elaine Rys and Gary Rys. Dear brother of the late Chester and Ted. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with International...
Anthony Brizic
May 12, 2017
Visitation Monday, May 15th, 9 AM until time of service, 1130 AM at the funeral home. Interment St. Mary Cemetery-Evergreen Park.
Amelia Noel
May 9, 2017
Amelia Noel ( nee Rukstalis), age 73. Beloved wife of Thomas. Devoted mother of John, Juliann (Brian) Salapatek, Karen (Timothy) Hughes, Janet (James) VanHuysse and Kathryn (Jay) Nayak. Loving grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Vincent (Laura) Rukstalis and Joseph Rukstalis. Many years of service with Oak Forest Hospital. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest...
Anthony Neumann
May 8, 2017
Anthony J. "Tony" Neumann, age 73. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Formanski) . Devoted father of Anthony Paul (Robin) and David (Julie) . Loving grandfather of Michael, Kimberly, Jason and Emily. Dear brother of Patricia (John) Robinson and the late Alice and John. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tony was an avid golfer and gardener....
Selma Eileen Merkle
May 7, 2017
Selma Eileen Merkle,73, passed away on Sunday morning May 7th, 2017. Loving and devoted mother of Kathleen (Jim) Black and William (Sandra) Merkle. Loving grandmother of Brittani, Cooper and Finn and step-grandmother to six. Beloved sister-in-law of Carol (late John) Travis. A Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with a...
Felix Lukauskas
May 5, 2017
Felix Lukauskas, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Dana (nee Leleika). Brother of Jovita and the late Stepas. Uncle of Linda (Bill) McConaughy and Raymond (Michelle) Aleksiunas. Great uncle of Michael, Maria, Meghan and Emma. Stepfather of Loretta (Douglas) Mavrovic and Christina (Raymond) Boyatt. Grandfather of Brian (Nicole) Boyatt, Mellisa Boyatt, Peter (Emily) Mavrovic, Gregory Mavrovic, Katherine (Joe) Glaser...
Lenore Russ
Apr 22, 2017
Lenore J. Russ (nee La Margo) age 80. Beloved wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph (Dana), Laura Marie (Joe) Harkness and Lisa Ann (Michael) Diamantos. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Mary, Jonathan, Stephen, Vincent and great grandmother of Zachary, Madelyn and Francesca. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 9...
Leslie Goslinowski
Apr 17, 2017
Leslie A. Goslinowski (nee Wegg) age 58, suddenly. Devoted mother of Mitchell (Tanya). Loving grandmother of Carter and Aycen. Dear sister of Robert (Susan) Wegg, Alan (Jackie) Wegg and the late Joseph (Katie) Wegg. Cherished partner of Robert Zablocki. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Hinsdale Hospital. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM...
Carole Botoske
Apr 14, 2017
Beloved Mom of Debbi Kelly Monroe, Kevin Kelly (Caroline), Kenneth Kelly (Connie) and Mark Kelly (Carmi). Loving Grandma of Michael Kelly (Kelly), Jessica Leatherman (Jake), Janna Ferriter (Dennis), Kari Orseske (Matt), Paul Monroe, Kevin P. Kelly, Kyla Kelly, Katherine Kelly, Alexander Kelly, and Monica Kelly. Great Grandmother to Ryan, Ella, Shannon, Connor, Declan, Kate, Nathan, and Jack. Dear Sister of...
Blanca C. Alaniz
Apr 13, 2017
Blanca C. Alaniz. Beloved mom of John F. Alaniz, Blanca (Thomas) Boyle, the late John E. (Cecilia) Alaniz, the late John R. (Denise) Alaniz, and Audrey Alaniz (Adi) Perez. Loving grandma of John P. Alaniz, Scott McDonnell, Bianca Alaniz, Karina Alaniz, Christopher Alaniz, the late Nicole A. Alaniz, Frank A. Renteria, John A. Renteria, Edgar R. Renteria, Victoria N. Perez,...
Sr. Salvatore Ciuckyte
Apr 10, 2017
Sister Salvatore Ciuckyte, SSC, 93, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 66 years, died April 10, 2017. Sister Salvatore taught in elementary schools in Illinois, Indiana, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Ohio. In addition to teaching she also was a pastoral minister for the Lithuanian community at Immaculate Conception Parish (Brighton Park) and Nativity BVM...
Al Skinky
Apr 9, 2017
Al Skinky, age 76, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Devoted father of Kimberly (William) Kubiak and the late Kurt (Carol Koch) Skevis. Loving grandfather of Michael, Steven, Craig and Kara. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Longtime member of I.B.E.W. Local #134. Visitation Monday, April 17th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...