Local Illinois Obituaries
Mariann B. Lawrence
Nov 2, 2012
Mariann B. Lawrence (nee Dorobiala) age 73. Beloved wife of Glenn. Devoted mother of Kevin (Pam), Glenn, Debbie Ekkert, Darren (Kathy) and Kandi Solarczyk. Loving grandmother of Danielle, Nicole, Frank, Attia, Cody, Sarah, Bardon, Alexis,Glenn and great grandmother of Angel, Tyler Jr. and Katelyn. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral...
Bonnie Cortes
Oct 30, 2012
Bonnie S. Cortes nee Barnett, age 82, beloved mother of Dominga. Proud granny of Danielle(Marco) De Vito and Carlos. Fond sister of many who have predecease her. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. A retired employee of Western Electric "Illinois Bell" with 30 years of service; community activists and a member of the S N C C. Funeral services...
Michael Atella
Oct 28, 2012
Atella—Michael Beloved Husband of the late Ida nee Prieto; Loving father of Lorraine Atella, Brenda (Tim)Cass and Arbor Dearest grandfather of Carleen ( Brian) Smith and Michelle Cass Visitation Wednesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway (7700 W) Palos Hills. IL. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. from the Funeral Home to St Alexander Church,...
John A Senese
Oct 24, 2012
John A. Senese, age 84, US Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Lobraco). Devoted father of Cheryl(Jim) Kelly, John (Donna), Anthony and the late Rosanne Frontczak. Dear grandfather of 9. Loving brother of Frances (the late Nick) Rocco and the late Ann(the late Melvin) Schmudde. 41 years of service with the railroad industry. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at...
Gerald Witry
Oct 23, 2012
Gerald “Big Wit” Witry, age 83. Beloved husbad of Joan (nee Dozier) for 57 years. Cherished father of Brenda Witry, Laura(Luke) Bailey, Matthew (Mary Pat), Julianna (James) Merkle and just like a father to Daniel Welch. Loving grandfather of Kenneth, Erin, Brianne, Caitlin, Nicholas, Jordan and Jenna. Dearest brother of Doreen (Norbert) Sanders and Loretta (the late Frank) Cosgrove. Fond...
Donald James Hynes
Oct 13, 2012
HYNES TO APPEAR IN TRIBUNE TUESDAY 10-16-12 Donald James Hynes, age 58. Beloved husband of Martha(nee Murray). Devoted father of Kimberly (Jorge) Trinchet, Jonathan (Colleen) Hynes and Tracy (George) Fotsis. Loving grandfather of Brianna, Tommy, Gavin, Jonathan, Lily and Ava. Cherished son of the late Stephen and Antoinette Hynes. Retired member of I.U.E.C. Local #2 . Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM at...
Walter Galos
Oct 11, 2012
Walter J. Galos , age 74. Loving father of Glen(Denise) and the late Lynn Golick. Dear grandfather of 3. Dearest brother of Thomas, Caroline and the late Kenneth. Longtime friend of Barbara Reisse. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W)Palos Hills. Funeral service Sunday evening 7PM at the funeral home. Express your thoughts and...
Carolyn Heeney
Oct 9, 2012
Carolyn C. Heeney (Lauer) Age 91, Loving mother of Carolyn Hospes Shapiro (Harold). Dear grandma of Mark (Michelle) Hospes, Brian (Stacey) Hospes and Kristin (Benjamin) Hall. Proud great grandma of Jacob, Wyatt, Ryder, Dylan and Aaron. Dear friend of Barbara, Dominic and Michael DelZotti. Fond "Aunt Carolyn" to Michael (Yvette) and Caroline DelZotti. Loving friend of Arthur Shapiro. Visitation Sunday...
Gerald Hacker
Oct 2, 2012
Gerald J. Hacker Sr. “Opps” Age 72. U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Andrea “Bunny” (nee Oliva). Devoted father of Jerry Jr.(Alison) and Mark(Mindy). Loving grandfather of Olivia, Sam, Madison and Cristian. Dear brother of Joanne Anastasia. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. 42 years of service with Westinghouse/Schindler Elevator Co. Visitation Friday 4-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...
Barry Saxton
Sep 29, 2012
Barry F. Saxton, 59, lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer on 9/29/2012. Mr. Saxton was a long time resident of the west and southwest suburbs and passed away at his home in Palos Hills. He was surrounded by immediate family and long time life partner, Susan. He was preceded in death by his wife Debbie(Waddick). Mr. Saxton graduated from Lyons...
Catherine Davidson
Sep 29, 2012
Catherine Marie "Kay" Davidson, 95 died peacefully September 29, 2012 at the home of her selfless caregivers: daughter and son-in-law Donna and Charles Haack of Pomeroy, Iowa. She was born on July 13, 1917 in Chicago to Frank and Kate (Schleyer) Simnacher. On July 30, 1938 she was married to the love of her life, Bernard "Bud" Davidson. They were...
Marlene Falatovich
Sep 27, 2012
Marlene A. Falatovich (nee Kasper) age 75. Beloved wife of the late Donald. Devoted mother of Audrey Baker and Brian Falatovich. Loving grandmother of Justin, Alex, Lauren, Leslee, Lisa and great grandmother of Dean and Kevin. Dear sister of Sharon Owens and Jackie Pace. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home,...
Olivia Terenzio
Sep 26, 2012
Olivia Terenzio (nee Luciani) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Maurice G. Devoted mother of Susan Terenzio and Maurice (Diane). Visitation Monday morning 9-11AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 11AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 1130AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories...
Frank Spizzirri
Sep 25, 2012
Frank L. Spizzirri, age 63. Beloved husband of the late Carol. Devoted father of Jillian Spizzirri. Dear brother of Donald(Cindy) Spizzirri, Margaret (Richard) Barton, Ronald(Laura)Spizzirri and the late Angela Moore. Cherished partner of Beverly Anderberg. Visitation Monday 5-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W)Palos Hills. Funeral service Tuesday 1030AM at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Auburn...
Shirley Baikie
Sep 25, 2012
Shirley M. Baikie, nee Bleck, age 86, beloved wife of the late Thomas Jr.; loving mother of Robert, retired CPD Crime Lab (Peggy), Ronald (Edith), Raymond (Carol), Sharon (Marty) Moore, Donald (Kim), Deborah (Butch) Peterson, Michael and Michele (John) Briggs; proud grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 28; fond sister of Gazelle (late Doug) Berg, Beverly (Walt) Prem, the late Ileene...
Clara J Guzdziol
Sep 15, 2012
Clara Josephine Guzdziol (nee Meyer). Born March 30, 1922. Passed away peacefully in her Palos Hills residence on Sept. 15, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Edward S. Guzdziol Sr. Loving mother of Edward Jr. (Anita), Diane (Mike) Fassnacht, Charlotte (Harry) Pfingsten, Loretta (Rob) Harper and Mary (Joe Grody) Guzdziol. Grandmother of Christine (David), Gary, Heidi (Jeff), Hollie, Carissa (Paul),...
Philip Shaul Major
Sep 14, 2012
Philip Shaul Major, age 86, US Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Patricia Jeanne(nee Johnson). Devoted father of Penelope(Gregory) Greiman and Perry Ernest Major. Loving grandfather of Rebecca Jeanne (Patrick) Dalseth, Andrew Philip Charles Greiman, Rachel Leigh Greiman, Dakota Elizabeth Major and great grandfather of Elise, Lex, Lucas and Ellery Dalseth; and Alex “Big Al” Greiman. Dear...
Edward Roy Hill
Sep 14, 2012
Eward Roy Hill, Navy Veteran, beloved husband of 56 years to Marlene (nee Kilver). Loving Father of Lynn Hill, Lois (Russell) Gawlik, Edward L. (Sonia Brown) Hill. Proud Papa of Samantha and Sofia Hill. Dearest brother of the late George (Charlotte) Hill. Cherished Uncle of Ronald (Sharon) Hill and the late Charles Hill. Visitiation Wednesday 3 to 8 pm. Funeral...