Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

James John Kozak

James John Kozak

Nov 9, 2017

James J. Kozak, 84 of Hickory Hills passed away peacefully Thursday November 9th at home with family at his side. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Higgins for over 60 years. Devoted father of Linda (Christopher) Casey, Michael (Julie), the late Susan, Stephen, Patricia (Ronnie) Wheeler, and James (Kristen). Loving Grandfather and Pa-pa of 13. Great-grandpa of 3. Visitation Monday November...

John Wolk, Jr.

John Wolk, Jr.

Nov 7, 2017

John Wolk, Jr. 80 of Chicago passed away Monday night with family at his side. Beloved brother of the late Mary, late Helen (Rich) Ejka, late Frank, Marjorie, and Carol (John) Hart. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday November 12th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM with at 7:00 Chapel Service at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home...

Brian Barnes

Brian Barnes

Nov 3, 2017

Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. Funeral service Friday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

Stase Zemgulis

Stase Zemgulis

Nov 1, 2017

Stase Zemgulis (nee Blazys) age 91. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Laura Jasica, Diana Zemgulis and Maria (George) Mitrofski. Loving grandmother of five and great grandmother of one. Visitation Monday 845 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM at Nativity BVM Church, 69th & Washtenaw-Chicago.Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the...

Thomas Cosmos

Thomas Cosmos

Oct 31, 2017

Thomas Cosmos 83 of Lemont and formerly of Roino, Arkadias, Greece passed away Tuesday morning October 31st. Beloved and devoted husband of Stavroula nee Alexopoulos for over 60 years. Dearest Father of Kalliope “Peggy” (Andrew) Economos, and Basil “Bill” Cosmos. Loving Pappouli of Ariana and Austin Economos, Tommy, Victoria, Michael, and Kristina Cosmos. Dear Brother of the late Christos (Joann),...

Nicholas Kapsaskis

Nicholas Kapsaskis

Oct 31, 2017

Nicholas Kapsaskis 89, of Orland Park formerly of Pantokratora, Agrilia, Zakynthos Greece, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning October 31st in Palos Heights. Beloved husband of Maria nee Pitsoulakis for over 53 years. Loving father of Constantine "Gus" (Joanne),and Dionysio "Dan" (Maria). Dearest Pappou of Marissa, Katherine, Nicholas, Nicholas, and Grace. Fond Theio of many in the United States and Greece....

Adam Dietrich

Adam Dietrich

Oct 31, 2017

Reverend Adam Albert Dietrich, age 82. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Kargard). Devoted father of Ruth Elizabeth Dietrich, Paul Daniel, Ann Michal Dietrich, Mary Rebekah (Jerel) Fortkamp, Joel Andrew (Alicia) and the late Mark Jonathan. Loving grandfather of 7. Dear brother of the late John Dietrich. Rev. Adam Dietrich was a loving husband, father and grandfather who served his Lord...

James Staros

James Staros

Oct 29, 2017

James Staros, age 70, U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of the late Mary Louise (nee Mazenis). Cherished son of Rosemary and the late James P. Staros. Loving brother of Nancy (Thomas) Furlong, John (Sandra Fawkes) Staros and Robyn Staros. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Jim was a longtime member of the American Culinary Federation...

Maria E. Alanis

Maria E. Alanis

Oct 25, 2017

Memorial visitation Friday, Nov 3rd, 9 AM until time of service 11 AM at the funeral home. Inurnment St. Mary Cemetery.

Vaida Polikaitiene

Vaida Polikaitiene

Oct 23, 2017

Memorial visitation Saturday, Oct. 28th, 11 AM until time of Mass. 12 noon at Nativity BVM Church, 69th & Washtenaw-Chicago. Burial of cremains to take place at Lithuanian National Cemetery.

Dennis Doyle

Dennis Doyle

Oct 19, 2017

Services pending.

Richard A. Kent

Richard A. Kent

Oct 17, 2017

Visitation Saturday Oct.28th 3-9 PM. Funeral service Saturday 7 PM at the funeral home.

Socratis Pimenidis

Socratis Pimenidis

Oct 14, 2017

Socratis Pimenidis, (also known as Sam and Taki) 52 of Worth Illinois formerly of Drama Greece and migrated with his family to the United States in 1967, passed away early Saturday morning October 14th, 2017 at home peacefully with family at his side. Beloved son to Lambrini and the late Nicholaos. Loving brother of Olympia (Dimitrios) Diamantopoulos, Perry, and Mark....

Bernice Shillis

Bernice Shillis

Oct 13, 2017

Visitation Monday 830 AM - 10 30 AM at the funeral home. Funeral Monday, 1030 AM from the funeral home to St. Gerald Church for 11 AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Anthony Grbic

Anthony Grbic

Oct 9, 2017

Services pending.

Allen Bollinger

Allen Bollinger

Sep 27, 2017

Allen E. Bollinger, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis. Devoted father of David (Meri-Lynn), Robin (Alma), Greg, Gale (the late Bradford) Plough, Tamey Yokas and Tawney (Roy) Vyskocil. Loving grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Lucy, Ivan, Arvin and 8 loving deceased siblings. Many years of service with Kool-Aid (Chicago) and active member...

Mary Del Vento

Mary Del Vento

Sep 21, 2017

Visitation Saturday, September 23rd, 1030 AM until time of service 130 PM. Interment private.

Bennie Ward

Bennie Ward

Sep 21, 2017

Bennie Ward, age 80, U.S. Army veteran. Devoted father of Lori Ann Ward, Tammy Sue Ward and the late Benjamin John Ward. Loving grandfather of Ari D. Klopfer, Maxwell J. Schram and Britley R. Klopfer. Dear brother of Arnold, Wallace, Coy, Rebecca, Barbara and the late Ace, Howard and Donald. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. 25 years...

Evelyn Ozelis

Evelyn Ozelis

Sep 20, 2017

Evelyn Ozelis (nee Stankus) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Kazys. Devoted mother of Kazys and Joseph (Robyn). Loving grandmother of Kristina. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Evelyn was very involved with the Lithuanian American community; her Lithuanian Heritage being a central aspect of her life. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Margaret Stevens

Margaret Stevens

Sep 19, 2017

Margaret J. Stevens (nee Eul) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Stevens CPD. Cherished mother of Edward (Renee), William (Karen), Margaret and Thomas Stevens. Daughter of the late Charles and Louise Eul. Loving sister of the late James (the late Shirley) Eul, the late Mary (Paul) Augle. Sister in law of the the late Robert CFD (Mary...