Local Illinois Obituaries
John Hagemann
Feb 28, 2014
John Hagemann, 87, retired Chicago Police Department Lieutenant and World War II veteran. Beloved father of Johanna(Gary). Cherished son of the late John and the late Catherine. Dear brother of the late Regina and the late Frank(Emily). Fond uncle of Robert, Kathryne, Matthew, Susan, Carol, Gail, Paul and the late Janice. Memorial donations to www.cpdmemorial.org in John’s name would be...
Steven M Plescher
Feb 24, 2014
Plescher-Steven M. Loving Son of Robert E. & Cynthia “Jean” nee Carlton Dearest Brother of John (Mary) Plescher, David Plescher, Susan (Matthew) Murphy and the late Robert J. Plescher; Cherished Nephew and Uncle of many nieces and nephews; Visitation Thursday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Friday 11:00 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home (Heinen & Loschetter Funeral Service, Lisa M....
Maureen Kline
Feb 21, 2014
Visitation Monday, Feb.24th 3-9PM. Funeral Tuesday Feb. 25th 10AM service at the funeral home.
Thomas Eder
Feb 18, 2014
Thomas W. Eder, age 66, veteran of U.S. Army National Guard. Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Cannon). Devoted father of Kristin, Kara and Colleen Eder. Loving grandfather of Christopher, Liam and Evan. Dear brother of Larry (Karla) Eder and the late Patrick Eder. Tom was a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Longtime member of Local #17 Heat...
Kevin McDermott
Feb 15, 2014
Kevin J. McDermott, age 55, suddenly, of Dublin, Ohio, formerly of the Chicagoland community. Retired Assistant Special Agent of the United States Drug Enforcement Agency. Devoted father of Fallon and Shannon McDermott. Cherished son of Donna and David (ret.CFD) McDermott. Dear brother of Keith McDermott, Kraig McDermott and the late Kenneth McDermott. Visitation Saturday 1PM until time of service 3PM...
Lee Maes
Feb 11, 2014
Leonard “Lee” Maes, age 77, United States Navy veteran. Beloved husband of the late Geraldene “Sis”. Devoted father of Chuck-CFD (Pam), Lenny, Margie Morrissey-CCSAO and the late Chris. Loving grandfather of Stephanie, Jessica, Nicki and Joe. Dear brother of Jack(Cindy) Maes, Kathy Maes, Patty (Gene) Smith and Christine (Gerry) Ansier. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and...
Robert Szcinski
Feb 8, 2014
Robert F. Szcinski, age 75 at rest February 8th; beloved husband and best friend of over 53 years of Janet nee Klimcak; loving Dad of Jeanmarie (Mike) Steiner and Robbie; cherished grandpa of Megan, Bridget, Erin, Nick, and Ben; fond brother of Jerry (Sharon) and Gloria Petraitis; also survived by many nieces & nephews. Visitation Tuesday, February 11th from 3-9...
Thomas Gilbert
Feb 5, 2014
Thomas J. Gilbert, suddenly. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Gerlich). Cherished son of Carol (the late Dr. Gene) Ossello and the late Joseph Gilbert. Dear brother of Scott (Alexis) Gilbert, Edward(Joyce) Ossello and Judy(Joseph) Huffman. Dear son in law of Mary(the late Albert) Gerlich. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Memorial visitation Saturday, Feb. 15th, 3-9PM at the...
Helene Mantrimas
Feb 4, 2014
Helene Mantrimas (nee Gerrick) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving aunt of the late Dr. Daniel(Victoria) Girzadas, Diane(Richard) O’Dea and Carol (Richard) McNamara. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Helene was a creative and talented artist, a member of Sisters of St. Casimir Auxilary and a longtime parishioner of Nativity BVM parish. Visitation...
Rita Brehovsky
Jan 29, 2014
Rita M. Brehovsky (nee Trojanek) age 78. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Donna Brehovsky. Dear aunt of Richard (Marilyn) Trojanek and the late John(Kathy) Rozhon. Visitation Tuesday 9-11AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Mass Tuesday 1130AM at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Express your thoughts...
Kristopher Merrill Kaval
Jan 24, 2014
Kristopher Merrill Kaval, age 26, suddenly. Cherished son of Karen and Merrill. Loving brother of Kristina (David) Radzicki. Dear uncle of Sofia Grace. Beloved nephew of Jan and Julie Kaval. Kris was a creative and accomplished artist, a certified scuba diver, and a hardworking and dedicated manager of Minooka Ace Hardware. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...
Josephine J Haibeck
Jan 24, 2014
Josephine J. Haibeck (nee Jara) age 87. Beloved wife of the late Harold. Devoted mother of Marc (Susan) and Ron(Lauri). Loving grandmother of Kris (Becki Hendrickson), Megan, Bob and Ann. Cherished and best friend of Bernie Vitalo. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Nalco and a member of Polish Woman’s Alliance....
John Gilius
Jan 20, 2014
John F. “Hawkeye” Gilius, age 60. Loving son of the late John and Liane Elizabeth (nee Rehrl) Gilius. Devoted brother of Raymond (Dr. Jovita Kerelis-Gilius) and Diane (Robert-CFD) Breslin. Dear uncle of Christopher, Michael, Lukas, Linas and Brian. Cherished partner of Lori Mallary. Many years of service with Ryerson Steel. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S....
Helen Galich
Jan 20, 2014
Visitation Saturday Jan. 25th 1030AM to 1230 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Saturday 1PM at Sacred Heart Church.
John Adomaytis
Jan 19, 2014
John M. Adomaytis, age 79. Veteran of United States Marine Corps. Loving cousin of Sophia “Scottie” Zukas . Visitation Saturday 930AM until time of service 1130AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974-4410
Edith Marus
Jan 8, 2014
Visitation Saturday,Jan.11th, 3-9PM. Funeral service Saturday evening, 7PM at the funeral home.
Francis Higgins
Jan 7, 2014
Francis J. Higgins, age 61. Beloved husband of Alina (nee Augustinius). Devoted father of Brian (Katie) and Benjamin. Loving grandfather of Hannah. Dear brother of Thomas Higgins and Stanley Syper. Many years of service with Lapham-Hickey Steel Corp. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9AM from the funeral home...
Dr. Basil Chronis
Jan 7, 2014
Basil G. Chronis, M.D. age 87. Beloved husband of Demetra (nee Karakourtis). Devoted father of George (Connie), Helen and Paul(Stacey). Loving grandfather of Arianna, Ian, Evans, Basil, Demi, Elena and Niki. Dear brother of Constantino, Panagioti and the late Sotiri. Dr. Chronis served the community for 50 years as an obstetrician-gynecologist. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...
Birute Briedis
Jan 7, 2014
Visitation Saturday, January 11th, 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 9:45 a.m. at Nativity BVM Church located at 6812 S. Washtenaw, Chicago, Il. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.


