Local Illinois Obituaries
Theresa R Szablewski
Nov 22, 2014
Theresa R. Szablewski, age 73 (nee Padilla). Beloved wife of the late Jerome. Devoted mother of Lynne (Thomas) Kelly. Loving grandmother of Erin Therese and Alexander Thomas. Many years of service with Palos Hills Community Center and P.L.O.W.S. Theresa graduated from the Jane Adams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois-Chicago. Memorial visitation Saturday 12 noon until time...
Alice Vander Veen
Nov 20, 2014
Alice Vander Veen (nee Wlodarski) age 53, suddenly. Dear wife of Edward. Cherished mother of Rebecca and Matthew. Daughter of Esther and the late Charles Wlodarski. Sister of Christine Stegmeyer and Dr. John (Margaret) Wlodarski. Step sister of Stanley and Nancy Czernik. Daughter in law of Ann (the late Robert) Vander Veen. Sister in law of Michael and Geri Vander...
Frances Tarvid
Nov 19, 2014
Frances Tarvid (nee Paskacimas) age 91, formerly of the Brighton Park community. Beloved wife of the late Justin. Loving mother of Rita Bobek, Renee Haebich, Russell (Donna) and the late Richard (Susan). Devoted grandmother of Katherine, Thomas, Scott, Margaret (Tyler), the late Justin and great grandmother of Nathan and Serenity. Dear sister of the late Joseph (the late Margaret) Pask...
Dr. Norbert Weber
Nov 19, 2014
Norbert Weber M.D., age 91, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Kuksta) for 62 years. Loving father of Laura (Thomas) Reddy and Dr. John (Lydia). Devoted grandfather of Michael, Steven, Alex and Angela. Dear brother of Roger, Chris, Francis, Eugene, and the late Marge, Bill, Jerry and Don. Retired General Surgeon at Holy Cross Hospital. Visitation Friday 3-9PM...
Sr. Therese Banach
Nov 16, 2014
Sister Therese Banach, SSC, 81, (formerly Sister Rosalima) beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 62 years, died November 16, 2014. Sister Therese, a native of Chicago, ministered at Providence of God (Chicago), St. Norbert (Northbrook), St. Anthony (Cicero), Immaculate Conception (Chicago) and the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Casimir in Chicago. She also served at other...
Jesse Adamus
Nov 15, 2014
Jesse Adamus, age 58. Beloved husband of Annette (nee Sapata). Devoted father of Jamey (Jennifer), Jason (Yvette), Gionna Adamus and Angelina (Felix) Rodriguez. Loving grandfather of 9. Dear brother of Donna Adamus, Kathy Janusas, and the late Cecelia Gauthier. Cherished son of the late Euzebiusz and Jozefa Adamus. Also survived by many loving family members and friends. Former co-owner of...
Mary Kirby
Nov 14, 2014
Mary C. Kirby (nee Speese) age 82. Beloved wife of Jim. Devoted mother of Meg (Tom) Noone and Kim Kirby. Loving grandmother of Shannon Aardema, Heather Yandel, Kelli Molck Kerbi Seabolt and G.G. of 7. Dear sister of Peggy Hughes and the late Caryl McGrath. Mary was a member of the Palos Newcomers Club and past member of Ridge and...
Patricia Barun
Nov 13, 2014
Patricia A. Barun (nee Butt) age 86. Beloved wife of the late John A. Dear sister of the late Dolores Schusler. Dear daughter of the late Francis and Loretta Butt. Loving aunt of Catherine Ziebarth, Marianne Barun, Susan Accardi and great aunt of Bethany Soreng. Many years of service at St. Xavier College. Visitation Friday morning 9-11AM. Funeral Friday 11AM...
Joseph De Grado
Nov 10, 2014
Joseph A. De Grado, age 72. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Burge). Devoted father of Joseph Jr., Lori Ann Carlson and the late Paul. Loving grandfather of 6. Dear brother of James (Barbara) De Grado and the late Ronald De Grado. Many years of service with Cardinal Building Maintenance. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest...
Algimantas Kubilius
Nov 10, 2014
Algimantas Kubilius, age 78, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Irena (nee Virbyla). Devoted father of Linas (Peter) and Antanas "Tony" (Kelly). Loving grandfather of Jack and Lucy Ann. Many years of service with United Airlines. Member of Amvets and Moose Lodge #44. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills....
Mary Pat Fowler
Nov 10, 2014
Mary Pat Fowler, age 52. Devoted mother of Brian Martin and Laura Martin. Cherished daughter of Martin and the late Mariann Fowler. Dear sister of Edward (Kate) Fowler, Kathy Jackson and James (Linda) Fowler. Dearest aunt of Nicole, Danny, Ryan, Grant, Kayla and great aunt of Brooke and Hunter. Many years of service with Edward Hospital. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at...
Glenn Wyma Jr.
Nov 5, 2014
Glenn Wyma Jr. age 56. Chersihed son of Mary Ann and Glenn Sr. Dear brother of Patrick (Susan), Joan (Ken) Sawinski, Tom Sr. (Bea), Matthew, Shawn (Amanda), Timothy (Christine) and the late Daniel Sr. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos...
Alice Witkowsky
Nov 4, 2014
Alice E. Witkowsky (nee Olszewski) age 94. Beloved wife of the late William H. Devoted mother of William W. (Cindy). Loving grandmother of William Jr. (Lisa). Dear great grandmother of Lorelei. Many years of service with Zenith Radio Corp. Longtime member of P.N.A. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday...
Adolf Ansmits
Nov 4, 2014
Adolf A. Ansmits, age 73, born in Latvia. U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Laimdota (nee Gleske). Devoted father of Anita (Anthony) Piwowarczyk and Laila (Arnis) Vigants. Loving grandfather of Lukas, Lilija, Lija, Davis and Evija. Dear brother of Sigrid "Sigi" Klap and the late Ilona Nulle and Heda de Matute-Gomez. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and...
Juanita Medina Cue
Nov 3, 2014
Visitation Wednesday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Catherine of Alexandria for a 10:00 a.m. Mass located at 4107 W. 107th., Oak Lawn, Il.
Sandy Meagher
Nov 3, 2014
Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Stephen Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass Located at 17500 84th Ave., Tinley Park, Il. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Ramon Marzano
Nov 3, 2014
Ramon "Ray" Marzano, age 52. Cherished son of the late Jennie Becker and Frank Marzano. Beloved fiancé of Wendy Starr. Loving nephew of Linda and George Hall. Also survived many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service with Securitas. Visitation Monday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral service Monday 7PM at...
Panagiotis Stavrou
Nov 2, 2014
Panagiotis Stavrou, 68, of Palos Hills, formerly of Kosmas, Arcadia, Greece. Fell asleep in the Lord, Sunday evening at the Greek American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Beloved and devoted husband of Aggeliki for 43 years. Loving father of Demetrios (Voula) and Presvytera Katerina (Father Demetrios) Kounavis. Proud pappou of Niko and Angela. Dear Brother of the late Leonidas (Foula), and...
Florence Paloucek
Oct 28, 2014
Florence M. Paloucek, R.N. (nee Fries) 87, of Palos Park, formerly of Riverside, IL. passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. Florence was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 18, 1926 to the late Florence Mary (nee Conlisk) and the late John Fries. Sister of Robert (the late Rhea) Fries, the late Lucille ( the late Robert) Fritsch, John (Henrietta)...
Carol Long
Oct 25, 2014
Carol Long (nee Godin) age 79. Beloved wife of Raymond. Devoted mother of Larry (Ellen), Sherry (John) Lazarich and the late Laurie McLaughlin. Loving nana of Dan, Matt, Ryan, Mark and John. Dear sister of Mary Sorkis. Carol was the "life of the party". Her quick wit and her humor made her fun to be around. Memorial service Saturday, Nov....