Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Bernice Raubiskis

Bernice Raubiskis

Dec 14, 2014

Bernice Raubiskis (nee Jocius) age 94. Beloved wife of the late George Bartkus and the late Albert Raubiskis. Devoted mother of Robert (Carol) Bartkus, William Bartkus and Cynthia Bartkus. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Elizabeth, Cynthia, Peter and great grandmother of Brynn, Brandon and Avery. Member of Sisters of St. Casimir Auxiliary. Visitation Wednesday morning 9AM until time of Mass, 10AM...

James Enright

James Enright

Dec 7, 2014

James F. Enright. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee O'Connell). Devoted father of James (Joanne), Patricia (Gary) Le Compte, Kevin (Lynette), Margaret (Daniel) Cicuto, Mark (Debra), Sean (Teri), Brendan (Cynthia), Mary Ag (Russell) Tlapa, Brigid (Stan) Kantor and Maura (Barnabe) Tovar. Loving grandfather of 23, great grandfather of 11 and great great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Donald, Nora Vicich,...

James Leavy

James Leavy

Dec 3, 2014

Leavy James A. Leavy was born into eternity December 3rd 2014, surrounded by those that loved him. He is preceded in death by his dear and loving mother Jean. Jim served proudly in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Mars Meyer American Legion and President Emeritus of the Irish Supper Club. Jim was a beloved and adopted...

Wilford McMaster

Wilford McMaster

Dec 2, 2014

Wilford "Bill" Mc Master, age 83. U.S. Marine veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Mc Mahon). Devoted father of Tom (Kris) and Mike (Becky). Loving grandfather of Kelly (Joe), Shannon (Jim), Karlee(Dan), Kevin, Ryan, Michelle (Adam) and great grandfather of Peyton, Quinn, Maeve, McKenzie and Caden. Dear brother of Dave Mc Master and the late...

Ronald Kearns

Ronald Kearns

Dec 1, 2014

Ronald J. Kearns, age 81, U.S. Air Force veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Dianna Nelson. Loving father of Tim, (Susan), Karen (Norm Greer) Torres, Kevin (the late Donna) and step father of Joy Yucaitis. Loving grandfather of Kevin, Andy, Matt, Pat, Nicole, Kelly, Bridget, Katie, Abby and great grandfather of Aedan and Colton. Cherished son of the late...

Anita Nicholas

Anita Nicholas

Nov 26, 2014

Anita J. Nicholas (nee Majka) age 82. Beloved wife of Charles "Chuck". Devoted mother of Daniel and the late Charles and Stanley. Loving sister of Stanley (Phyllis) Majka. Dear aunt of Nicole and Nanette (Brian). Dearest sister in law of Dorothy (Bob) Karmgard. Member of Sacred Heart ACCW and Lovin' Links. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Theresa R Szablewski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...