Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Francisco Javier Garcia

Francisco Javier Garcia

Aug 17, 2024

Francisco Javier Garcia, age 71. Beloved husband of Romelia Garcia for 46 years. Beloved father of Sandra (Arturo) Palma and Angelica (David Sr.) Herrera. Cherished grandfather of Vanessa (Orlando Varelas ) Palma, Selena Palma, David Herrera Jr. Damian M. Herrera, Diego A. Herrera and great grandfather of Adaly R. Varelas. Dear brother of the late Gonzalo Garcia , Remberto Garcia,...

Virginia Pressy

Virginia Pressy

Aug 16, 2024

Virginia Pressy nee Smieszek, age 100 years, passed away peacefully at her residence with her loving sons by her side.

Beloved wife of the late John Pressy; loving and devoted mother of Glen (Linda) and Gary Pressy; dearest sister of Teresa (the late Norbert) Bozyinski and the late Lottie (the late Edward) Fedyniak and Lillian Smieszek; dear aunt of many nieces...

Julia Smilga

Julia Smilga

Aug 16, 2024

 R.I.P. Julia Smilga died on Friday, August 16, 2024 in her home at the age of 102. She was born on June 23, 1922 in Taurage, Lithuania. Julia graduated from high school in 1940. In the fall of 1944 together with her brother Alfonsas, they rode their bicycles across the border as the Russian front was approaching. After the war...

Angeline "Angie" Cotter

Angeline "Angie" Cotter

Aug 15, 2024

Angeline Cotter (née Messino) affectionately known as ‘Angie’, passed away on August 15, 2024 in Plano, Texas. Born on November 5, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois.

Angie led a life marked by adventure and a profound love for her family. She was known for her vibrant personality, constantly making new friends and cherishing old ones. She had a passion for travel that...

Robert Charles Gramberg

Robert Charles Gramberg

Aug 14, 2024

Robert Charles Gramberg, age 96. Veteran U.S. Navy WWII. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Gramberg (Nee Colvin). Loving father of Jeff Gramberg, Charles Gramberg, Jean Danzl and the late Cathy Gramberg. Dear brother of Edward (Corrine), Patricia (the late Joe) Gaynor. Visitation Tuesday 3-8pm. Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00am at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy Palos Hills....

Christine M. Cucci

Christine M. Cucci

Aug 14, 2024

Christine Marie (Bell) Cucci, 69, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, August 14, 2024. She was born on March 3rd, 1955. Adopted from Patras in Greece when she was 22 months old. She was adopted by America, Naturalized and proud of her Citizenship from an early childhood age. She was endeared to her lifelong parents Marie (Sabo) and Jack...

Jacqueline L Schweppe

Jacqueline L Schweppe

Aug 13, 2024

Jacqueline L. Schweppe (Nee Fellin, age 95. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Schweppe. Loving mother of Christina (Michael) McWatters and the late Steven Schweppe. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Daniel ( Susi) Christopher (Jessica) Daniel, Michael Daniel and Kaitlin McWatters and great grandmother of Lili Daniel, Parker Daniel, Ian Daniel, Morrigan Daniel, Rowan Daniel , Brooke Daniel and Addison Daniel....

William Jarnutowski

William Jarnutowski

Aug 13, 2024

William "Beaver" Jarnutowski

 William R Jarnutowski ,77 of Chicago. Passed away on August 13,2024.

Beloved husband of the late Cynthia (nee Kwiecien). Father of Heather (Andrew)Kanapackis and Kevin. Proud Grandpa of Tyler and Delaney. Late son of Julia Jarnutowski (nee Igras). Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews. Dear Friend of many. William was a retired Truck Driver and was an avid Pool...

Lorraine Koda

Lorraine Koda

Aug 9, 2024

Services and Interment Private

John Jasulaitis

John Jasulaitis

Aug 8, 2024

A.A. John P. Jasulaitis loving son, brother and friend.  After suffering a stroke and enduring a brief illness John passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at the age of 64. John (Jonas) was born and raised in Chicago where he went to school and lived most of his life.  He recently resided in Crestwood, Illinois. John proudly served in...

Karl Kimeck

Karl Kimeck

Aug 4, 2024

Karl Kenneth “Red” Kimeck, age 68. Retired Stationary Engineer Local 399. Beloved husband of Starr Kimeck (Nee Rudofski). Loving father of Jason (Renee) Kimeck and the late Ryan Kimeck Fond son of the late William and Lois Kimeck (Nee Sieger). Dear friend to many. Memorial Visitation Saturday 2:00-5:00pm with a 4:30pm Funeral Service at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028...

James Henry Rogge

James Henry Rogge

Aug 4, 2024

James Henry Rogge age 89. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Gracious).  Devoted father of Robert (Linda) and Patricia Lynn (Dwight) Knapp. Loving grandfather of Mitchell, Michael and Kayla.  Dear brother Gerald (Barbara), Evelyn (the late Edward) McDonald and the late Mary Ann, Gertrude, Dorothy, Charles and Phyllis.  Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Many years of service with General...

Martin R Spizzirri

Martin R Spizzirri

Aug 3, 2024

Martin R. “Marty” Spizzirri, age 71. Beloved husband and best friend of Lorraine Spizzirri (Nee Satkas) for 44 years. Loving father of Krissy (Michael) Vivirito, Martin T. (Fiancée Cristina) Spizzirri. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Northrop, Steven, Daniel and Vinny Spizzirri. Dear brother of Phyllis Spizzirri, Marguerite (Ronald) Pietrzak and Thomas (Nancy) Spizzirri. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Joseph Terri

Joseph Terri

Aug 3, 2024

Joseph Patrick Terri Sr. proud father of Joseph (Judy), Kevin (Hilary), Angelina (Nick) Franklin and was preceded by his son Michael, passed away at home on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 73. Joe took great pride in being a grandparent of Emma, Daniel, Caitlin, Kevin, Jack, Charlotte, Adalynn, JoJo, Lucy, and Axel. He loved them all dearly...

Irena Kerelis

Irena Kerelis

Aug 3, 2024

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Zina Bagdonas

Zina Bagdonas

Aug 2, 2024

Visitation for Zina Bagdonas to take place on Friday, August 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Nativity BVM Church, 69th & Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60629. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Kathleen Dogert

Kathleen Dogert

Jul 27, 2024

Visitation Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church located at 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills for an 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Candace Nowobielski

Candace Nowobielski

Jul 26, 2024

Candace M. “Candy" Nowobielski, age 68, was born August 22, 1955 to Harry and Lorretta Smidt, the third of four children and their only daughter. She was an amazing mother and best friend to Julie; wonderful mother to Ronald, caring mother-in-law to Lea Anne and world's best Nana to Emma.

Over the years Candy had many friends, but held a special...

Marguerite Hodek

Marguerite Hodek

Jul 24, 2024

Marguerite nee Noga Hodek; beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Hodek; loving mother of Michael and Barbara Hodek; cherished grandmother of Bradley and Baylee Berdell; dearest sister of the late Phillip (Marilyn) Noga; dear aunt of Gregory Noga. 

Marguerite worked at the City of Palos Hills for over 43 years and was a Trustee at the North Palos Fire Department...

Carol J. Lovelace

Carol J. Lovelace

Jul 23, 2024

Carol J . Lovelace 

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation Saturday Aug 3, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery