Local Illinois Obituaries
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....
James Lorek
Oct 25, 2014
Visitation Thursday 9AM until time of service, 11AM. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery.
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...
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
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
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
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
Oct 4, 2014
Memorial Service Monday, October 20, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church.
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
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
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
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
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...
Elias Kotsones
Sep 11, 2014
Visitation Sunday 3-9PM. Funeral Monday 10AM St. Constantine & Helen Church, 110th & Roberts. Rd. Palos Hills. Interment Bethania Cemetery.
Margaret Krause
Sep 10, 2014
Margaret Krause (nee Lehmacher) age 85, Beloved wife of the late Michael-CFD. Devoted mother of Ruth Hansel, Karol (Rich) Komar, Steven (Maha) and Carl (Jen). Loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Betty Elsass and the late Robert and Richard Lehmacher. Longtime volunteer at Hope Children's Hospital, St. Coletta's and very involved with St. Mark...
Donald Pacourek
Sep 9, 2014
Donald J. Pacourek, age 83, Air Force veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Holmberg). Devoted father of Donald Jr. Loving grandfather of Lorelei and the late Lyndsey. Dear brother of Robert, Kimberly, Carolann and the late Thomas, Doris and Jimmy. Cherished stepson of Susan Pacourek. 27 years of service with the Chicago Police Department. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM...
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