Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

David Karaus

David Karaus

Feb 16, 2018

Services pending.

William Manasses

William Manasses

Feb 14, 2018

William “Bill” Manasses 75, of Oak Lawn, formerly of Marquette Park passed away suddenly and peacefully at home Wednesday February 14th. William immigrated to the United States in 1955, with his family from his birthplace and home town of Argos.  Beloved wife of Eleni (Nitsa) nee Brinias for over 53 years. Loving father of Vicky and Dina.  Dearest Pappou of...

Rose Rawot

Rose Rawot

Feb 14, 2018

Rozalia "Rose" Rawot (nee Bozek) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Loving mother of John (Billie) Rawot, Joy (Leo) Kocher and Jay (Bonnie) Rawot. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Rawot, Lauren Kocher, Kyle Kocher, Corinne Kocher, Adam Rawot and Eric Rawot and the late Lindsay Rawot . Dear sister of Blanche (late John) Ziomek the late Richard Bozek (late...

Stephen E. Klujka

Stephen E. Klujka

Feb 13, 2018

Stephen E. Klujka, age 92. Beloved husband of Evelyn. Devoted father of Paul (Susan), Linda (Mike), Janet, Vickie (Brian) and David (Judy). Loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of 13. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Salvation Army. Visitation Saturday 9 AM - 11 AM. Funeral Saturday 11 AM from the funeral home to Our Lady of...

Richard Ejka

Richard Ejka

Feb 8, 2018

Richard Francis Ekja “Rich”, 92 of Chicago Garfield Ridge formerly of the Bridgeport neighborhood, passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon February 8th at LaGrange Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Helen for over 40 years. Loving father of Sandy (Joe) Zumerling. Dearest Grandfather of Joseph R. Zumerling (Stephany) and Lauren M. Zumerling. Beloved Great Grandfather of Joseph Raymond Zumerling. Proceeded in...

Vivian Noack

Vivian Noack

Feb 7, 2018

 Vivian D. Noack  (nee Maurisak) age 88. Devoted mother of Nancy (Ronny) Lunt and the late Larry. Loving grandmother of Mandy, Brandon, Justin and great grandmother of Delilah. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service as a Teacher's Aide at Nathan Hale Elementary School-Chicago. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest...

Mary Weber

Mary Weber

Feb 4, 2018

    Mary H. Weber (nee Kuksta) age 88. Beloved wife of the late Norbert Weber M.D. Devoted mother of Laura (Thomas) Reddy and John (Lydia). Loving grandmother of Michael, Steven, Alex and Angela. Dear sister of Lucy in Lithuania. Mary worked for many years with her husband, Dr. Norbert Weber, in his medical office. She was also a former member...

Walter J. Tarasevic

Walter J. Tarasevic

Feb 3, 2018

Walter J. Tarasevic, age 75. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Kozak). Devoted father of Christy (Mike) Heins and Sherry (Bob) Niedblec. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Tyler, Lex, Jake and Katie. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday, 11:30 mass at St. Louis de Montfort.

Daniel A. Tuffs III

Daniel A. Tuffs III

Jan 30, 2018

Family and friends will gather for a memorial visitation Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 12:00 p.m.at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills,IL 60465.

Kathryn Fenlon

Kathryn Fenlon

Jan 28, 2018

Fenlon—Kathryn E. age 76 years, resident of Chicago Passed away peacefully in her own home on Sunday, January 28, 2018 Devoted sister of the late Pat (the late Marty) Daufenbach ; Cherished aunt of Janet (Joe) Winkler, Pat (David) Balog, Terri O’Connell, Tom (Mo) Daufenbach, Jean Weaver, Marty (Sharon), David and Brian (Loreli) Daufenbach; Dearest great- aunt of 19, Proud...

Algirdas Svirmickas

Algirdas Svirmickas

Jan 26, 2018

Algirdas "Al" Svirmickas, age 88. Dear cousin of Emma Petraitis. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service with Argonne National Laboratory and member of Knights of Lithuania, Council #112. Visitation Sunday, Jan. 28th, 3-9 PM at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Monday, Jan. 29th at Nativity BVM Church,...

Helen Kazos

Helen Kazos

Jan 25, 2018

Services pending.

Constantinos "Gus" Lukis

Constantinos "Gus" Lukis

Jan 24, 2018

Visitation Sunday, January 28, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Service 6:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, January 29, friends and family will meet at Sts. Constantine & Helen for 10:00 a.m. Service. Interment Bethania Cemetery.

Gordon J. Flaws

Gordon J. Flaws

Jan 23, 2018

Graveside service Monday, Jan. 29th, 1 PM at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery.

Demitrios "Jim" Loukoutos

Demitrios "Jim" Loukoutos

Jan 19, 2018

Demitrios "Jim" Loukoutos, age 56. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Zednik). Loving brother of Fani Troulos and Gus Loukoutos. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Will be sorely missed by Brutus. Visitation Tuesday 930 AM until time of service, 1030 AM at SS Constantine & Helen Church, 11025 S. Roberts Rd. (Palos Hills). Interment Evergreen Cemetery....

Helen Januszyk

Helen Januszyk

Jan 16, 2018

Helen Therese Januszyk, 100, died peacefully on January 16, 2018. Auntie Helen, the daughter of Frank Januszyk and Katherine Drabek was born November 18, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of seven children and was raised on a farm in Malotolska, Poland. She returned to the United States in the mid-1930s and began her long career as a seamstress....

Henry Juknaitis

Henry Juknaitis

Jan 16, 2018

Henry Juknaitis, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee McMillan). Loving brother of Irene Lewis. Dear uncle of Audrey and Diane. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service with Clearing Bank-Chicago. Visitation Friday 9-11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 11 AM from the funeral...

Patrick Bernico

Patrick Bernico

Jan 7, 2018

Bernico Patrick H Bernico, age 54. Patrol Officer of the Chicago Police Department for 24 years. Beloved husband of Laura Bernico (nee Corbin). Loving father of Anthony Bernico and the late Michaela Bernico. Dearest son of the late Charles and the late Florence Bernico. Dear brother of Sandra (James) Cascone and Charles Bernico. Fond uncle of his godson William (Amy)...

Sister Regina Sitkus

Sister Regina Sitkus

Jan 6, 2018

Sister Regina Sitkus, SSC, 92, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 73 years, died January 6, 2018. Sister Regina taught and was principal in elementary schools in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. She taught briefly at Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, PA. Sister Regina is survived by nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and...

Jadvyga Zinkevicius

Jadvyga Zinkevicius

Jan 5, 2018

Visitation Sunday 4-9 PM at funeral home. Funeral Monday 12 noon Mass at Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Church, Lemont. No visitation Monday morning at funeral home.