Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Walter Balsewich

Walter Balsewich

May 23, 2014

Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church located at 8245 West 111th Street, Palos Hills, Il. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Gilbert Dobslaw

Gilbert Dobslaw

May 22, 2014

Gilbert F. Dobslaw, age 86, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn (nee Bender). Devoted father of Kimberly (Robert) Blecke, Alison (Michael) Klimasara and Mark (Tina). Loving grandfather of 8 and great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Maxine (Ron) Dust. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W)...

Christine Skafar

Christine Skafar

May 12, 2014

Visitation Thursday 3-9PM. Funeral Friday 1030AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 1130AM Mass.

Walter Kroll Sr.

Walter Kroll Sr.

May 9, 2014

Visitation Thursday, May 15th 9-1030AM. Funeral Thursday 1030AM from the funeral home to St. Linus Church, 103rd & Lawler, Oak Lawn, for 11AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Clair Schwieger

Clair Schwieger

May 7, 2014

Clair E. Schwieger, age 96, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Baubkus). Devoted father of Kathy (Phil) Baker, Diane (Walt) Seiler, Gail (Manuel) Gonzalez and Betty Jo (Pat) O'Shaughnessy. Loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of of 4. Forty five year member of I.B.E.W. Local 134 and member of Palos Heights...

Edward Kendra

Edward Kendra

May 6, 2014

Edward J. Kendra, age 85, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Nina (nee Glodek). Devoted father of Thomas (Lisa), Richard, Gerald (Jeanette) and Denise Yonkers. Loving grandfather of Nadia, Victoria, Zachary and Kyle. Past president of St. Rita High School Father's Club. Active with West Lawn Little League, Polish National Alliance and Central Park American Legion Post...

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

May 3, 2014

 Robert J. Douglas, age 73. Loving brother of Edna Dioguardi, Carol Gniedziejko and Gene Douglas. Cherished partner of Marge Talla. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 9AM from the funeral home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church for...

Joseph J. Mc Clowry

Joseph J. Mc Clowry

Apr 30, 2014

Joseph J. Mc Clowry, age 96. Loving husband of the late Gertrude for 66 years. Survived by his 9 children: Joan (Robert) Quillman, Alice Feeney Doherty, James (Mary Ellen) Mc Clowry, Daniel (Michaelle) Mc Clowry, Richard Mc Clowry, Celeste "Letty" (Tom) Keefe, Joseph (fiancé-Mary Madden) McClowry Jr., Therese (fiancé- Steve Barry)  Mc Clowry and Laura (Russell) Showalter. Grandfather of 20 and...

Claudette Nagel

Claudette Nagel

Apr 30, 2014

Memorial visitation Tuesday 3-9PM.  Memorial Mass Wednesday 1030AM St. Michael Church, Orland Park.

Frieda Graca

Frieda Graca

Apr 30, 2014

Frieda T. Graca (nee Kleinheinz) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Devoted mother of Elvira (Michael) Ryan and Frank Graca. Loving grandmother of Michael and Heidi. Dear sister of the late Edwin, Helene and Gretle, Dearest aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Many years of service with Martin Brower Corp. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

Linda Laurencell

Linda Laurencell

Apr 29, 2014

    Linda M. Laurencell (nee Schlegel) age 68. Loving wife of the late Philip A.  Devoted mother of Phyllis (Rick) Simpson,  Patrice "Therese" Laurencell and Philip J. Laurencell.  Dear grandmother of Ryan and Emily Simpson. Beloved sister of Marlene Rybicki,  Roberta "Bobbie" Diamond, and the late Darlene Schlegal.  40 years of service with Jewel Foods. Linda was also a member...

Robert Vanderveen

Robert Vanderveen

Apr 18, 2014

Robert Vander Veen, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Kerner) for 63 years. Devoted father of Michael (Gerri) and Edward (Alice). Loving grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dear brother of Marian and the late George and William. Memorial Mass Saturday May 17th, 1030AM at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Evergreen Park. Interment private. Express...

John Roth

John Roth

Apr 17, 2014

ROTH   WITH FLAG   TO APPEAR IN SUN TIMES AND SOUTHTOWN MONDAY 4-21-14    John W. Roth, age 77, of Hickory Hills, formerly of Roberts Park. U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Janice (nee La Vela). Devoted father of Donald (Jennifer) Roth, Victor (Karen) Roth, Harold (Marta) Wilkinson, Scott Wilkinson, T.J. (Carrie) Christie and the late Patrick (Amy)...

Alice Puriski

Alice Puriski

Apr 16, 2014

     Alice M. Puriski (nee Oswald) age 85. Beloved wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Kathy (Michael) Campbell, Sherry (John) Fiorenza, Edward (Olivia) and Greg (Paula) . Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 10. Visitation Monday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 9AM from the funeral home to...

Gail Barney

Gail Barney

Apr 14, 2014

Memorial Visitation Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:00 am until time of service 12:30 pm.

Celine O'Connor

Celine O'Connor

Apr 13, 2014

Services pending.

Lawrence L. Herm Sr.

Lawrence L. Herm Sr.

Apr 7, 2014

   Lawrence L. Herm Sr., age 79. Beloved husband of Loretta (D’Amore). Devoted father of Lawrence L. Jr.(Susan) and Rita (Greg) Barabasz. Loving grandfather of  Ryan(Joanna), Eric (Blair), Zachary, Emily and Stephen.  Larry was very active and involved with his beloved Sacred Heart Parish . He was  devoted to his wife and children, and found much enjoyment following his grandchildren’s...

Anthony Skimel

Anthony Skimel

Apr 4, 2014

   Anthony V. Skimel, age 65, U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Marguerite (nee Kroll). Devoted father of Michael(Jessica), Jean-Marie (Richard) Santiago and Thomas(Christine) . Loving grandfather of Michael, Richard, Jacob and Gabriel. Dear brother of Theresa(John) Pecosini. Many years of service with  RICOH and Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Visitation Monday 3-9PM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

George Christopher

George Christopher

Mar 31, 2014

George C. Christopher, age 90, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne (nee Neugebauer). Devoted father of Mary Christopher, James (Dee) and Carol (the late Kenneth) Primozic. Loving grandfather of Peter, Casey, Faith, Stephen and Sophia. Dear brother of Peter, Socrates and the late Frances, John, Esther, Paul, Harry, Mary and Ruby. Many years...

Charles Zito

Charles Zito

Mar 30, 2014

   Charles V. Zito, age 91, U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Devoted father of Frank (Barbara), Charles (Patricia), Terry (Edward) Arrigoni and Gina (Joe) Bracken. Loving grandfather of Julie, Anthony, Andrea, Joe, Gina, Danny, John and great grandfather of Erica, Danny, Nora, Bria,Joey, Lydia and Katie. Past president of Local...