Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Juanita Medina Cue

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

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

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

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

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

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....

James Lorek

James Lorek

Oct 25, 2014

Visitation Thursday 9AM until time of service, 11AM. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery.

Mike Cassano

Mike Cassano

Oct 24, 2014

Mike Cassano, age 86. Beloved husband of Clara (nee Ambrosi) for 57 years. Devoted father of Robert (Teresa) and Maria "Mia" (Richard) Singer. Dear brother of John Cassano. Loving "nonno" of Dominic, Gia, Gabriella and Roberto. Mike was former owner of Mike's Barber Shop (South Chicago) and a longtime stationary engineer with the Archdiocese of Chicago. He was also a...

Joseph Palekas

Joseph Palekas

Oct 20, 2014

Visitation Friday 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. Chapel Service 2:00 p.m.

Janet Grikmanis

Janet Grikmanis

Oct 17, 2014

Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday, Friends and Family will gather at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Chapel Service 10:30 a.m. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park.

Patrick O'Malley

Patrick O'Malley

Oct 16, 2014

Patrick J. O'Malley, age 55. Beloved husband of Mary Susan (nee Gleeson). Devoted father of Patrick Jr. Loving brother of Kathy (Keith) Kobiernicki, Erin Johnson, Colleen (Jerry) Granato, Maureen (Matt) McGrail and Kerrie McAvoy. Cherished son of the late John "Duke" and Joan O'Malley. Dear son in law of Mary June and the late Joseph Gleeson. Fond brother in law...

Irene Norbut

Irene Norbut

Oct 15, 2014

Irene C. Norbut (nee Mankus) age 91. Beloved wife of Ben. Devoted mother of Carol (Anthony) Giedraitis and the late Richard. Cherished grandmother of Perry, Nicholas and the late Amanda. Also survived by loving relatives. Irene was involved in many Lithuanian philanthropic organizations and spent many years in the healthcare profession. Visitation Friday 4-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028....

Andrew Sacharczyk

Andrew Sacharczyk

Oct 4, 2014

Andrew Sacharczyk, age 95, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Lucille (nee Murino). Devoted father of Ralph (Jane), Paul (Cathy) and Peter (Judy). Loving grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 4. Many years of service with Brinks Armored Car. Andy was also involved with many senior organizations. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas...

Dr, Kenneth Gill

Dr, Kenneth Gill

Oct 4, 2014

Memorial Service Monday, October 20, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church.

Claude Hurd

Claude Hurd

Oct 2, 2014

Visitation Monday 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Chapel Service 7:00 p.m.

Brone Marenholcas

Brone Marenholcas

Sep 27, 2014

Visitation Wednesday morning 9-11AM. Funeral Wednesday 11AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills for 1130AM Mass. Interment Lithuanian National Cemetery.

Susan Crosby

Susan Crosby

Sep 24, 2014

Susan J. Crosby (nee Lenkaitis) age 72. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Vivian (Peter) Recchia, Daniel and Jeffrey (Athena). Loving grandmother of Katie and Caroline Recchia. Dear sister of Vivian (Frank) Waldron. Many years of service with Misericordia. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 9AM...

Gerald Homan

Gerald Homan

Sep 24, 2014

Gerald P. Homan, age 53. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Kulach). Devoted father of Nicholas (Tina), Melissa (Josue) Santos, Andrew, Emily and Michael. Loving grandfather of Jessica, Jonathon, Mikayla, Caleb, Anna and Daniel. Dear brother of Mary Kay (Frank) Slotkus, Donna (Kevin) Walsh and Sue (the late James) Ryan. Cherished son of Delores Homan. Also survived by many loving nieces,...

Donald Prochaska

Donald Prochaska

Sep 22, 2014

Donald J. Prochaska, age 75, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Judi (nee Bereckis) for 50 years. Devoted father of Darren (Christine) and Brian (Marisa). Loving grandfather of Madison, Carter, Jordan and Evalyn. Dear brother of the late Gladys Kelly. Don spent many years of service in the printing industry. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Ann Ardolino

Ann Ardolino

Sep 15, 2014

Ann Marie Ardolino (nee Coloia) age 100. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Devoted mother of Mary (the late Robert M.) Stakenas, Frank (Kathy), Michael (Susann) and the late Anthony. Loving grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 6. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Many years of service with Cook County Sheriff's Dept. and a member of...