Local Illinois Obituaries
Clarence Nelson
Feb 17, 2016
Clarence R. Nelson, age 97, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Peterson). Devoted father of Darlene (David) Mahn, Nancy (Joe) Pecoraro and the late Cheryl (the late John) Manduch. Loving grandfather of Pamela Meesenburg, Susan (Clarke) Vaandering, David Mahn, Dawn (Austin) Estes, Philip (Michelle) Pecoraro, Jeffery Pecoraro and great grandfather of 8....
Mary J. Czech
Feb 14, 2016
Mary Jane (Higgins, Mallo) Czech of Topeka, KS age 94 died February 14, 2016 at Aldersgate Village with Grace Hospice in Topeka, KS. She was born September 23, 1921 to Thomas and May Ellen Russell Higgins in Chicago. Graduated Kelly High School in Chicago, IL and married Arthur Fredrick Mallo May 3, 1941. He preceded in death Dec 14, 1946....
Steponas Stonys
Feb 10, 2016
Steponas Stonys, age 89. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Tyler) . Devoted father of Richard (Eileen) and Linda (Clifford) Zednick. Loving papa of Lauren and Hayley. Dear brother of Bernice Stonys and the late Suzanna Matulis, Helen Stonys, Joseph Stonys and John Stonys. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and relatives in Lithuania and England. Many years...
Salvatore Dolce
Feb 10, 2016
Visitation Monday 3-9PM. Funeral service Monday evening 6PM at the funeral home. Interment private.
Viviana Torres
Feb 9, 2016
Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM. Funeral Thursday 9AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10AM Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
Irene Hildebranski
Feb 7, 2016
Irene D. Hildebranski (nee Konofaos) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Edmund S. "Hildy". Devoted mother of Paul (Maryann), Carol Crotty, Sandy (Dave) Huff and the late Mark. Loving grandmother of Eddie, Allison, Marcus, Stacey, Brett, Nicole and Bradley. Dear sister of Patricia Bringle and cherished sister in law of Cathy Collins. Many years of service with William Wrigley...
Kazys Kielius
Feb 6, 2016
Visitation Saturday morning 10AM until Noon. Funeral service Saturday 12 Noon at funeral home. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery
John Macejak
Feb 6, 2016
John Macejak, age 81. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Czech). Devoted father of John, Kenneth, Laura Lustro, Susan Karlson, Scott, Traci Macejak-Miller and Alan. Loving grandfather of many. Dear brother of Helen Dorothy and Cecelia Pikulski. Longtime owner of Standard City and Suburban Heating and Air Conditioning Co. Visitation Saturday 9-11AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W)...
Donna Sasnow
Feb 3, 2016
Visitation Saturday morning 930AM-11AM. Funeral Saturday 11AM from the funeral home to St. Alexander Church for 1130AM Mass. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.
Jack Donatelli
Jan 27, 2016
Jack J. Donatelli, age 88, U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of the late Harriet (nee Eby). Devoted father of Judi (the late David) Lambert and Jack. Loving grandfather of 3 and great grandfather of 7. Dear brother of Carol Chancey. Cherished companion of Marilyn Brankin. Jack spent many years in the construction industry and was involved with the Palos Park...
Wayne L. Coffey Jr.
Jan 18, 2016
Wayne L. Coffey Jr., age 59. Beloved husband of Sue (nee Stefinsky). Devoted father of the late Wayne III. Loving brother of Colleen (Al Mc Glothlin) Cardoza and Corrine (the late Carlus) Gaye. Dear stepfather of Larissa and "Big Wayne" to Hyla, Cassidy and Jameson. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at...
Billy I. Gass
Jan 17, 2016
Billy I. Gass, age 84. United States Army veteran. Beloved husband of Marie (nee Olson). Devoted father of William, Beverly, Mark, George and the late Sharon and Craig. Loving grandfather and great grandfather of many. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Past Commander of Glen Maker American Legion Post #1160-Chicago Ridge and Forty and Eight Honor...
Edith D'Ambrosio
Jan 13, 2016
Visitation 3p.m. to 8p.m. on Friday. Funeral Saturday 9a.m. from the funeral home to St. Alexander Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Theresa Sapyta
Jan 8, 2016
Theresa Sapyta (nee Kolek) age 88. Beloved wife of the late Thaddeus Sr. Devoted mother of Barbara (Joseph) Cachey, Sandra (Dennis) Bartkus, Brenda Sapyta and the late Thaddeus Jr. (Maria). Loving grandmother of Joelle (Mark Hayes), Adam, Mark (Kirsti), David, Gina, Stanley, Tatiana (Ramon) and great grandmother of Felix and Josie. Dear sister of Mitchell (Sue) Kolek, Edward (Donna Gehrig)...
Jonas Mezinskas
Jan 7, 2016
Jonas Mezinskas, age 96, of Oak Lawn, formerly of Chicago's Brighton Park community. Beloved husband of the late Leonida. Devoted father of Emilia Kiaupa and Casey Mezinskas. Loving grandfather of 3, great grandfather of 4 and great great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Antanas Mezinskas of Lithuania. Visitation Monday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy....
Alice Munno
Jan 7, 2016
Alice H. Munno, (nee Roche) age 92. Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of William (Mary Ann-CPD), Patricia (James) Maguire, Susan (Edward) Munin and the late Donna (James) Forbes. Loving grandmother of 15 and great grandmother of 23. Many years of service with the Cook County State's Attorney Office. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...
Eleni Papagianis
Jan 6, 2016
Eleni Papagianis . Visitation Sunday January 10th, at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. Chicago Ridge, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM with the Trisagion Service at 6:00. Orrico Kourelis Funeral Services Directing. The Funeral will take place at Agioi Anargyroi Church along with Eleni’s final resting place in her cherished hometown of Kosmas; Arkadias Greece. For information please...
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
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
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....