Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

John J. Williams

John J. Williams

Dec 31, 2015

John J. Williams, age 88, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Last of his generation. Preceded in death by his parents, Petronella and Anton Vilimavicius, all 7 of his siblings and their spouses, and some of his nieces and nephews. Also survived by many loving and devoted nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Former member of Darius-Girenas American Legion Post...

Zinaida Cizikas

Zinaida Cizikas

Dec 29, 2015

Zinaida Cizikas (nee Lomsargis) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Stasys. Devoted mother of Dr. Oswald (Nancy) Cizikas and Deiva (Jonas) Butvila. Visitation Monday, Jan. 4, 9AM until time of Mass, 10AM at Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Church, 14911 127th St. Lemont, IL 60439. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at...

Robert Gertos

Robert Gertos

Dec 25, 2015

Robert W. Gertos, age 24, suddenly. Cherished son of LeighAnn (Michael) Gertos-Mrock and James (JoAnna) Gertos. Loving brother of Elizabeth Gertos, Richard Haschke and Danielle Haschke. Loving grandson of Demetra and Bob Gertos, Mary Verburg and the late Mike Verburg. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy....

Rita Buckley

Rita Buckley

Dec 23, 2015

Service pending

Santa Moll

Santa Moll

Dec 19, 2015

Santa Moll, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Devoted mother of Annette (Mark) Wask, Howard (Denise) and Thomas. Loving grandmother of Kimberly, Nicholas, Samantha and great grandmother of Sara, Ryan, Alexander and Ava, Dear sister of Anne Berndl, Julie Zygutis, Josephine Bennick, Rose Kowalski and the late Mary Farrell. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Carlotta Morrison

Carlotta Morrison

Dec 19, 2015

Carlotta Morrison (nee Bocardo) age 78. Beloved wife of Max. Devoted mother of Mary (Salvador) Garcia, Gloria Morrison, Brian (Monica), Carole (Joseph) Zuleger and the late Lee Alan. Loving grandmother of Paul, Melissa, Frank, Ricky, Susan, Gabriella, Brian II, Kylee, Kristen, Nicholas, the late Michael and great grandmother of 14. Dear sister of Mary Helen, Dabar and Michael. Visitation Monday...

Carmen Marchese

Carmen Marchese

Dec 18, 2015

Funeral Mass Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, 930AM at St. Linus Church, 103rd & Lawler, Oak Lawn. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Viktoras Jautokas

Viktoras Jautokas

Dec 14, 2015

Visitation Friday, December 18th, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, Il. Funeral visitation Saturday 9a.m. until time of Mass 10a.m. at Nativity BVM Church, 69th & Washtenaw, Chicago, Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Aldona Jankauskas

Aldona Jankauskas

Dec 14, 2015

Aldona Jankauskas (nee Glytas) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Kazys. Devoted mother of Algis (Darlene), Kestutis (Cheryl), Grazina Jankauskas and Ruta Ziarko. Loving grandmother of Daniel Jankauskas and Michael Ziarko. Dear brother of Valius, Vytas and Albinas Glytas. 32 years of service with Rush Presbyterian Hospital-Chicago and active member of Blessed Jurgis Matulaitis Church Choir. Visitation Friday, Dec.18th...

Robert Crowley

Robert Crowley

Dec 12, 2015

Services pending.

Fred Stanley Ignell

Fred Stanley Ignell

Dec 12, 2015

Fred Stanley Ignell, age 86. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Carlson). Devoted father of Pamela (Paul) Ephraim and Peter (Mary). Loving grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Walter Ignell. Fred spent many years serving the community as a Piano Tuner. Visitation Thursday 3-9pm at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills....

Dorothy Jatczak

Dorothy Jatczak

Dec 5, 2015

Memorial Mass Wednesday, December 9th, 10:00 a.m. At Sacred Heart Church located at 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, il.

Robert Vicich

Robert Vicich

Dec 1, 2015

Robert N. Vicich “Butch” age 80; beloved husband of the late Noreen (nee Enright); loving father of Robert (Debbie), Janet (Vincent) Rodriguez, Mark (Nadica) and Daniel (Elaine); cherished grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 10; dear brother of Carole (the late Kenneth) Gierloff, Loren “Bud” Vicich, Diane (the late John Daley and the late Leo Milashaski) Daley-Milashaski and the late...

Elipha Underkofler

Elipha Underkofler

Dec 1, 2015

Memorial visitation Wednesday, Dec 9th, 9AM until time of service 11AM at the funeral home.

Ruth Kielius

Ruth Kielius

Nov 30, 2015

Visitation Friday, Dec. 4th 9AM until time of service 11AM at the funeral home. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery

Sigmund Olewinski

Sigmund Olewinski

Nov 26, 2015

Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday Chapel Service 10:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Richard Lavelle

Richard Lavelle

Nov 25, 2015

Memorial Visitation Wednesday, December 2,2015 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Michael Bembenek

Michael Bembenek

Nov 17, 2015

Michael J. "Mickey" Bembenek, Jr., age 74. Beloved husband of Petronella (nee Nowak). Devoted father of David, Doreen Lehecka and Jeremy (Amy Litviak). Loving grandfather of Leandra, Al and great grandfather of Orianna and Carmella. Dear brother of John Bembenek. Many years of service with Helders Motor Service and Central Contractors. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Virginia "Ginny" Henry

Virginia "Ginny" Henry

Nov 16, 2015

Virginia “Ginny” Henry (nee Hansen) 74 of Hickory Hills passed away Monday November 16th at Palos Community Hospital peacefully with family at her side. Beloved and devoted wife of Robert for 54 years. Adoring mother of David (Debbie), Karen (Norb) Weitendorf, Robin (Tony) Neumann, Scott, and Linda (Jeff) Weisenauer. Loving Grandmother of the late Nicole, Matthew, Michelle, Michael, Kimberly, Sarah,...

Helen Kukla

Helen Kukla

Nov 14, 2015

Helen E. Kukla. Beloved wife of the late Henry Lorenz and the late Raymond Kukla. Cherished friend of the late George Franek. Visitation Tuesday 4-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Wednesday 9AM from the funeral home to St. Bede Church for 10AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in...