Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Helen M. Vlachos

Helen M. Vlachos

Dec 31, 2012

Beloved Wife of the late Michael G. Vlachos; Loving Mother of Judy Hill and George ( Dawn) Vlachos; Cherished Grandmother of Kimberly ( Justin) Smith, Michael R. Vlachos, Katherine Kokoska, Dana Vlachos, Raymond Kokoska and Nicholas Vlachos; Dearest Yia-Yia of Arika and Ray; Dear Sister of Bill (Fay) Kliros; Kind Aunt of Tina, Christina, Christos and many other nieces and...

Alphonse J. Martin

Alphonse J. Martin

Dec 23, 2012

Al J. Martin beloved husband of the late Mildred M. (nee Matuliokas). Beloved father of Russell J. (Linda), Stephen P. (Barbara). Beloved son of the late Michael and the late Elizabeth. Cherished grandfather of David (Tamara), Amanda (Joseph) Prosek, Michael and Stephanie. Great-grandfather of Kelly and Christopher. Dear brother of the late Michael (the late Ann and Mirta). Fond uncle...

Rita Arpin

Rita Arpin

Dec 22, 2012

Rita Arpin (nee Jarzembowski) age 79. Beloved and proud mother of Russell R. (Maria Elena), Renee C. Arpin and Renita Wood. Beloved and proud grandmother of Michael Happ, Scott Arpin, the late Paul Arpin, Corey Arpin, Kaitlyn Wood and Jeffrey Wood. Beloved and proud great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Teresa (the late Donald) Peters, Roberta (the late Honorable...

Benjamin Agresto

Benjamin Agresto

Dec 19, 2012

Benjamin T. Agresto , age 25, US Marine Reserves. Cherished son of Cheryl(nee Fay ) and Frank. Loving grandson of Joan (the late Benjamin) Fay and Patricia and Lowell Jerpe. Dearest godson and nephew of Daniel Fay and Char Stonitsch. Also survived by many loving cousins, relatives and friends. Will be sorely missed by his many friends at Southwest Airlines....

Mikayla Alexandra Realengo

Mikayla Alexandra Realengo

Dec 18, 2012

Funeral Friday 11:30 a.m. Chapel Service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Erica Doeden

Erica Doeden

Dec 18, 2012

Erica L. Doeden, age 26, suddenly. Cherished daughter of Denise (Art) Noonan and Michael (Cheryl) Doeden. Loving sister of Liz, Sarah, Michael and Emily Doeden; and stepsister of Laura Noonan, Peggy Barrett, Lisa Panatara and Kelly Noonan. Dearest aunt of Anthony Doeden and Cameron Bateman. Loving grandaughter of Robert (Carol and the late Beverly) Yunker the late Hilrick George Doeden,...

Dolores Schwieger

Dolores Schwieger

Dec 13, 2012

Dolores Schwieger (nee Baubkus) age 85. Beloved wife of Clair. Devoted mother of Kathy(Phil) Baker, Diane (Walt) Seiler, Gail(Manuel) Gonzalez and Betty Jo(Pat) O’Shaughnessy. Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 2. Member of Palos Heights Seniors and volunteer at Neat Repeats. Visitation Sunday 4-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy.(7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 9AM...

Helen Brady

Helen Brady

Dec 12, 2012

Helen Brady (nee Grabowski) age 96. Beloved wife of the late Owen. Devoted mother of Kenneth (Sandy), Owen(Barbara) and Mary Ann (Stuart) Lovejoy. Loving grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 12. Many years of service with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 705. Visitation Saturday morning 9AM to 11AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills...

Antonia Sakelaris

Antonia Sakelaris

Dec 10, 2012

Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Chapel Service 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to be made according to family wishes.

Maria Wagner

Maria Wagner

Dec 6, 2012

Maria Grazie Frieda Wagner of Arzignano, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Loving mother of Laura, Daniel "Bepi" (Kristine), Scott Wagner. Cherished grandmother of Danielle Deering, Stephanie and Antoinette Mitchell, Hannah, Summer, Daniel III, Hallela, Scott Jr., Stephen, Katherine and Samuel Wagner. Dearest sister of the late Olympio (Stefana) and Ezio (Luisa) Stocchiero. Dear sister-in-law of the late Ed...

Charles Boerst

Charles Boerst

Dec 6, 2012

Visitation Wednesday 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Chapel service 11:00 a.m. Interment Palos Oak Hill Cemetery.

Irene Kuras Checchia

Irene Kuras Checchia

Dec 6, 2012

CHECCHIA see Irene Kuras notice KURAS Irene Kuras, M.D., age 88. Beloved wife of the late Carlo S. Checchia, M.D.. Devoted mother of Christina (Leighton) Wiste and Paul(Joni) Checchia. Loving grandmother of Gina Wiste and Andrew Checchia. Irene was a longtime pediatrician and cared for countless children and their families. Visitation Sunday, Dec 9th, 1-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home,...

Jacquelyn Peterson

Jacquelyn Peterson

Dec 4, 2012

Jacquelyn E. “Jackie” Peterson (nee Holmes) age 76. Beloved wife of the late Lenart. Devoted mother of Ray(Susie), Ross and Kris(Milan Horak) Peterson. Loving grandmother of Andreya Peterson Dart and Holly Peterson. Cherished cousin of David Slesur. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 1030AM service at the funeral home....

Evelyn Rekruciak

Evelyn Rekruciak

Dec 3, 2012

Evelyn “Sally” Rekruciak (nee Somers) age 88. Beloved wife of the late Casimir. Devoted mother of Thomas, Christine (Richard) Houdek and Ronald(Linda). Loving grandmother of Christopher, Jennifer, Brian, Johnny, Ryan, Danielle, Stephanie and great grandmother of Jeremy, Zachary, Brayden and Liam. Many years of service with the “Blue Army” and former active member of St. Mary Star of the Sea...

John Geleziunas

John Geleziunas

Dec 2, 2012

John Geleziunas, age 52, Cherished son of Alma and the late Chester. Loving brother of Algis(Nancy) and Anthony. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. John was a, avid fisherman. Visitation Tuesday , Dec.4th 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Visitation Wednesday 9AM until time of Mass, 10AM at...

Marjorie Hynes

Marjorie Hynes

Nov 29, 2012

Marjorie “Peggy” Hynes (nee Sweeney) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Devoted mother of Sharon(Vince) Uzzardo, Thomas, Mary Phyl(William) Jennings, Ray(Laura) and the late Maureen and Judith Hynes. Loving grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 4. Visitation Monday morning, 10AM until time of Mass, 11AM at St. Patricia Church, 91st & 86th Ave., Hickory Hills. Interment...

Ofelia Corral

Ofelia Corral

Nov 29, 2012

Visitation Wednesday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Bede Venerable for 10:00 a.m. Mass, located at 8200 South Kostner, Chicago,Il. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Lorraine Lehr

Lorraine Lehr

Nov 21, 2012

The funeral service for Lorraine Lehr will be private.

Lillian (Maxine) Giese

Lillian (Maxine) Giese

Nov 20, 2012

Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Chapel Service 7:15 p.m.. Family will gather Monday at Elmwood Cemetery for 10:30 a.m. interment.

James Szykowny

James Szykowny

Nov 19, 2012

James J. Szykowny, age 62, suddenly. Loving brother of Susan Sepulveda, Geri Sutterlin and Diane Szykowny. Cherished partner of Kim Alirie. Also survived by many loving nieces,nephews,great nieces, great nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Cook County Circuit Court. Visitation Monday 9AM until time of service 1230 PM at the Palos- Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest...