Local Illinois Obituaries
John Fuller
Sep 23, 2016
John M. Fuller, age 66, U.S.Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Helga (nee Tremmel). Devoted father of Paul (Val) and Rev. Dr. Nicholas (Dr. Karen). Loving grandfather of Isaac John and Julia Grace. Dear brother of Sandra Shannon, Fred Fuller, Robert Fuller and Joan Lenk. Fond brother in law of Caroline Eder. Also survived by many loving nieces,...
Peter Buchas
Sep 19, 2016
Visitation for Peter Buchas is Saturday, September 24th, from 9:30 a.m.until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.
Stasys Juodis
Sep 18, 2016
Stasys Juodis, 91. of Chicago's Brighton Park community, age 91. Beloved husband of Ella (nee Turnewitz), Devoted father of Ray (Elyte), Donna (Ron) Sroka and Ruthie (Joe) Michaelsen. Loving grandfather of 7. Also survived by many loving relatives in Lithuania. Longtime member of Siauliu-Lithuanian National Guard, Tauragis and Lithuanian Homeowners Association. Visitation Tuesday Sept. 20th, 3-9 PM at the Palos...
Mildred Baltikauskas
Sep 12, 2016
Mildred Baltikauskas (nee Vodrazka) age 89. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of James (Mary). Loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 6. Member of St. Fabian and Bridgeview Senior Clubs. Visitation Monday morning, 9 AM until time of service, 11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery....
Charles Fry
Sep 2, 2016
Charles R. "Chuck-Charlie" Fry, died peacefully at his home in Palos Heights, IL on Sept. 2nd, due to complications from Alzheimer's at the age of 73, surrounded by his family. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Lucille "Lucy" Fry, his son Charles M. (Lourdes) Fry, his daughter and Caregiver Sharon (Mark) Glazewski, sister Gen (George) Stewart...
Philomena Grieco
Sep 1, 2016
Grieco- Philomena nee Cappetta Beloved Wife of the late Louis Grieco Devoted & Cherished Mother of Dr. Gerardo (Debra), James D.D.S. and Carol Grieco Loving Grandmother of Gerry (Taylor), Jonathan (Morgan), Nicholas (Darby), Daniel, Victoria and Veronica Grieco; Proud Great-Grandmother of Carter, Caleb, Camden, Chase, Lilly and Josephine Visitation will be held Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday...
Barbara Haan
Aug 31, 2016
Barbara P. Haan (nee Postma) age 67. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother of Kerri Haan and Kristi (the late Patrick O'Driscoll) Haan. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Marlina, Emily and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Patricia Jedlicka, Doug Postma and the late Gregory Postma. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with I.S.P. -...
Spero Nicholas Smirniotis
Aug 30, 2016
Spero Nicholas Smirniotis 69 of the Palos area passed away peacefully Tuesday morning with family at his side. Beloved husband of Alexandra nee Tripodis for 37 years. Loving brother of Andrea(Peter) Sellis, Barbara (John) Karnezis. Dear brother-in-law of Nick, Kathryn (Chris) Tripodis. Fond Theio of many nieces and nephews. Spero and his sense of humor will be dearly missed. He...
Florence Cheek
Aug 27, 2016
Florence Cheek (nee Gulczynski) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Paul Earl Cheek. Loving mother of Ronald (Phyllis) Cheek and Christine (Butch) Whitehead. Dear sister of Dorothy Stasioski and the late Chester Gulczynski, Richard Gulczynski, Jean Priesler and Frances Rutkowski. Dearest grandmother of Bridget Martin, great grandmother of Brittney Schlabach, Tabbatha Martin and great great grandmother to Addison and...
Florajane Stefinsky
Aug 21, 2016
Florajane Stefinsky (nee Bjers) age 93. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Devoted mother of Diane Stefinsky and Sue (the late Wayne) Coffey. Loving grandmother of Larissa (Eric) Luttrell and great grandmother of Hyla, Cassidy and Jameson. Visitation Friday morning, 9-11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 11 AM from the funeral...
Genevie Linkus
Aug 21, 2016
Genevie Ida Linkus, age 82 . Cherished daughter of the late Anna and John Linkus. Devoted friend of Sarah "Sally" Pfander, Roger Leyden and Nancy Carlson. Many years of service with Ryerson Steel-Chicago. Visitation Tuesday morning 830 AM until time of service, 10 30 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian...
Mary Staros
Aug 16, 2016
Mary Louise Staros (nee Mazenis) age 69. Beloved wife of James. Loving sister of Tony Mazenis and the late Bob and Leroy Gowrylow. Dear aunt of Tony, Jeanne, Cindy and Christina. Mary will be sorely missed by the Staros and Furlong families. Many years of service at Cub Foods. Mary was also very active at her beloved Sacred Heart Parish....
Bernard Halm
Jul 28, 2016
Bernard L. Halm, dearest son of the late George and Marion (nee Moran Halm); beloved father of Patrick Halm, Erin (Eduardo) Halm, Pamela (Matthew) Halm-Valleskey; cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Iain, Lucas, and Liam; dear brother of the late William, George, Richard, Joseph and Charles Halm; treasured uncle of many nieces and nephews; unforgettable friend to many. He was a happy...
Jason Allaire
Jul 26, 2016
Jason R. Allaire, age 42, suddenly. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Preusser). Devoted father of Michael Preusser. Cherished son of Carol and Robert Allaire. Dear brother of Matthew Allaire and Melissa Roman. Eighteen years of service with Navistar-Melrose Park. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9AM from the funeral home...
Rudolph Hegener
Jul 20, 2016
Rudolph T. Hegener, age 82. U.S. Air Force veteran. Devoted father of Ross, Kathryn Watkiss and the late Laura Muller. Loving grandfather of Justin and Jacob. Dear brother of Ralph Hegener and Rose Norris. Thirty years of service with Continental Can Company. Services private. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410
Marilyn Joyce Brown
Jul 12, 2016
Marilyn Joyce Brown (nee Marozek), 89 of Palos Hills, passed away Tuesday night July 12th at home peacefully with family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Leland John Brown for over 57 years. Devoted mother of Peggy (Henry) Finfrock, Hank Brown, Grace (Mark) Youell, and Julie (Jim) Wrobel. Loving Grandmother of 13 and Great Grandmother 14. Dearest sister...
David Dioguardi
Jul 12, 2016
David J. Dioguardi, age 75, retired Chicago Police Dept. and Cook County Sheriff's Dept. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Walsh). Devoted father of Eileen (Edward) Murray, Denise (Thomas) Hollowed, Margaret (Timothy) McNally, Domani (Joseph) Tripam, Mary (Christopher) Howicz, Eleanor (Richard) Rochowicz, Suzanne (David) Czaplewski, Sara (Adrian) Aguilar and the late Anthony (Maureen). Cherished grandfather of 24 and great grandfather of...
Vytautas Gutauskas
Jul 10, 2016
It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we notify relatives, friends, acquaintances, and particularly former pupils, that on 10 July 2016 our beloved Tete and Tetukas passed away peacefully at home. Saddened by the passing of this kind and dedicated man are daughters, Milda Šimaitis, along with husband Vytautas, and Vida Gutauskas; son, Audrius; grandchildren Vilija (Trevor Jorgensen)...
Phyllis M. Michener
Jul 7, 2016
Phyllis Michener, age 56. Beloved daughter of the late Benjamin and the late Rosemary Michener. Loving sister of Cynthia Andrews, Janet Edburg, Carole Michener, Laura Michener, and John Michener. Dear godmother and aunt to many. Loving pet parent. Visitation Monday, July 11, 2016 from 3-9pm. Interment private.