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Nancy M. Tarka

Nancy M. Tarka

Mar 22, 2023

Nancy M Tarka nee Dziuba, age 75 years, resident of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Beloved wife of the late Wayne Tarka; cherished sister of Ralph ( Rosemary) Dziuba and Latti Hansen; dearest aunt of Richard (Kim) Dziuba, Daniel Dziuba and Joseph (Lisa) Dziuba, Michael (Lisa) Hansen and Kathy Tan. Family and friends will gather on...

Judith A. Sawyer

Judith A. Sawyer

Mar 17, 2023

Judith A. Sawyer nee Driscoll , age 79 years, passed away peacefully in her own home in Palos Hills, IL. surrounded by her loving family by her side on Friday, March 17, 2023. Beloved wife of Gerald Sawyer; loving mother of Michael and the late Timothy and Amy Sawyer; Cherished grandmother of Dane (Nicole) DellaPenna, Megan Sawyer, Drake DellaPenna, Mitchell...

Sylvia E. Scourtes

Sylvia E. Scourtes

Mar 11, 2023

Sylvia E. Scourtes, nee Mustis, age 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew G. Scourtes; loving mother of Dean ( Lisa) Scourtes, Denise (Tom) Mitchel and John (Fiancée Sue Smith) (and the late Chrisoula); Cherished Yia Yia of Anastasia (Fiancé Quinlin Kelly), Zoe and Kris Scourtes, and Noah Mitchel; dearest sister of the late Georg (the late Diane) Mustis....

James A. Saggione

James A. Saggione

Mar 10, 2023

Family  and friends will gather for a graveside memorial service, on  Wednesday, July 26, 2023 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Cemetery.

Evergreen Park, IL.

Jean E Brinkman

Jean E Brinkman

Mar 7, 2023

Jean E. Brinkman, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving sisters on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in her own home. Devoted daughter of the late Vernon "Ernie" and Laurretta nee Hennip Brinkman; loving sister of Judy Brinkman, Pam (Kevin) Giera and the late Charles Brinkman; proud aunt of Mick Giera; dearest godmother of David Otto; loving cousin and friend to...

Robert Gibbons

Robert Gibbons

Mar 7, 2023

Robert M Gibbons, age 75 years, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Leona nee Mikutis; Loving father of Tracy (Renato) Hernandez, Lisa (Andy) Bartik, Julie (Daniel) Wisniewski; cherished grandfather of Keegan, Mason, Collin, Landon, Cameron, Jalan and Salia; dearest brother of the late Dennis (Barbara) Gibbons; dear uncle of Frank and Amanda; dear Master companion of...

Maria Baitis

Maria Baitis

Mar 7, 2023

Maria Baitis passed away on March 7, 2023 Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Thursday, March 16, 2023 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 West 111th St. Palos Hills. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Walter T. Zemgulis

Walter T. Zemgulis

Mar 2, 2023

Walter T. Zemgulis, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, March 2, 2023. Army veteran. Resident of Chicago, Illinois. Beloved husband of the late Isabella nee Marauskas; loving father of Mark, Matt, Michael and Jon Zemgulis and Tracy (Rick) Chisnick; cherished grandfather of Andre, Jacob, Violet, Abby, Gabby, Ryan and Zack; dearest brother, uncle and friend to many. Walter will be...

Justina Lee Callahan

Justina Lee Callahan

Feb 28, 2023

Justina Lee Callahan, 40, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on February 28, 2023. Ms. Callahan is survived by her devoted mother of Barbara Skorzewski and father Ronald Callahan; loving granddaughter of Carroll Jean Knuth-Skorzewski; dearest sister of Michelle Shaughnessy, Jordanna Shaughnessy, and Jocelyn Shaughnessy; cherished aunt of Charlotte Shaughnessy and Jemma Shaughnessy, Christian Shaughnessy, Michael Shaughnessy, and Edward Shaughnessy; proud...

Herman Molk

Herman Molk

Feb 27, 2023

age 92. Beloved husband of Marie M. Molk nee Bruck. Loving father of Janet M. James, Maureen A. (Carl) Trotto, Thomas A. Molk, and Laura M. (Joseph) Cleary. Fond grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 9. Uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Delores (late Joe) Mickulas, Pete Molk, Mae Rose "Mitzy" (late...

Sheila Ann Boyle

Sheila Ann Boyle

Feb 25, 2023

Sheila Ann Boyle February 7, 1943 - February 25, 2023 Visitation for Mrs. Boyle will be held on Thursday, March 2nd from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL. 60465. Friends and family are asked to meet Friday morning 9:45 AM, directly at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic...

Marcia A Hecht

Marcia A Hecht

Feb 24, 2023

Hecht, Marcia A. “Marcie” nee Zytnowski age83, suddenly, beloved wife of the late Donald A. Hecht, ret CFD and Veteran Korean Conflict, USMC. Loving mother of Angel (Jim) Sieron, Ben (Laura) Hecht, Christian (Michelle) Hecht, Drew (Lisa) Hecht, Randy Neldner and Karen Cunningham. Dearest grandmother of Chloe, C.J., Luke, Joshua and twins Sarah & Grace. Fond sister of Mitch (Denise)...

Joseph J. Bocian

Joseph J. Bocian

Feb 14, 2023

Joseph J. Bocian, age 94, Resident of Commerce City, Colorado formerly of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rosanne Bocian nee McCambridge; devoted father of Patrick J. (Catherine) Bocian, Carleen (Keith) McDermott, Siobhan (Joseph) Kleinman, and Joseph F. II (Luba) Bocian and the late Martha (the late Mike) Lawlor; loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of...

Richard Spielman

Richard Spielman

Feb 13, 2023

Richard Spielman of Palos Hills, IL August 21, 1939-February 13, 2023 Richard Spielman passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 13, 2023. Richard “Buddy” John Spielman was born on August 21,1939 to John and Bernice Spielman. Buddy grew up on the south side of Chicago. He graduated from Harper High School in 1957. After graduation he...

Ramon Marquez

Ramon Marquez

Feb 8, 2023

Ramon Marquez, age 56 years young, resident of Blue Island, IL. Passed away suddenly on February 8, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife: Guadalupe Zambrano; children: Jahzael Marquez (Cora Hernandez), Tatiana Marquez, Abraham Marquez, and Josue Marquez; siblings: Antonio (Amelia) Marquez, Dolores (Luis) Reyes, Jesus (Judy) Marquez, Guillermo (Maria) Marquez, Maria (Carlos) Espinoza, Guadalupe (Rafael) Espinoza, Teresa (Joel)...

Robert Walter Hynes

Robert Walter Hynes

Feb 5, 2023

Robert W. Hynes, age 91 years, resident of Palos Hills passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Vivian nee Gorski, he is survived by his son Mark, daughter Vicki and husband Bill and Granddaughter Braxton, and sister Delores Mercier and younger brother Larry . He was in...

Vivian Marie Hynes

Vivian Marie Hynes

Feb 3, 2023

Vivian Marie Hynes, 89 years young of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family the morning of February 3rd, 2023. She is survived by her dear husband Robert, son Mark, daughter Vicki and husband Bill and Granddaughter Braxton. "Wherever her beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories". We will...

Donna Jean Vuorenma

Donna Jean Vuorenma

Feb 2, 2023

Services private

John C. Maes

John C. Maes

Feb 2, 2023

John C. Maes, husband of Cynthia nee Kolbus Spajda and preceded in death by his first wife Georgenia nee Filipiak, with saddened hearts the Maes sisters announce the passing of our loving and oldest brother and uncle. Our brother Jack was the first born to our parents Christopher and Catherine nee O'Neill Maes in Chicago, IL on March 16, 1935....

Annette M. Simcoe

Annette M. Simcoe

Feb 1, 2023

Annette M. Simcoe, RN (nee Michet) of Palos Hills, IL. Born in Chicago July 26, 1924 entered eternal life February 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Edward Simcoe for 57 years. Cherished daughter of the late Victor & Mary Michet. Loving mother of Mary Ann Simcoe, Thomas (Jean) Simcoe, Barbara (late Lee Murray) Simcoe, Bernadette Simcoe, and Joan Szymko;...

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