Local Illinois Obituaries
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....
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.
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