Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Frank Spizzirri

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

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...

Jessica Cerny

Jessica Cerny

Sep 25, 2012

Visitaion Friday 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Chapel Service 7:00 p.m.

Clara J Guzdziol

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

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

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...

Mary Ann Malas

Mary Ann Malas

Sep 12, 2012

Mary Ann F. Malas (nee Zemgulis) age 70. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Devoted mother of James, Cynthia(Steve) Wardinski, and Debra Malas. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Kyle and Timothy. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 830AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 930AM Mass. Interment...

Joana Keburis

Joana Keburis

Sep 6, 2012

Joana Keburis (nee Venckus)age 68 of Brighton Park died Thursday, September 6th at Rush Hospital in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Povilas. Devoted mother of Vytautas (Kathy), Mike, Gintaras and Algimantas (Rebecca-fiance). Loving grandmother of Heather, Christopher and Stanley. Dear sister of Jurate. Visitation Wednesday September 12th, 3 to 9 pm at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy....

Stanley Branauskas

Stanley Branauskas

Sep 1, 2012

Stanley A. Branauskas, age 86. US Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Emily (nee Paukstis); devoted father of Carolyn (Jerry) McGovern and Judy (George) Cvack; loving grandfather of David, Timothy, Judy, Sarah, Jonathan; and great grandfather of Aidan, Anna, Gavin, Monica and Jillian. Member of St. Alexander and Palos Heights Senior Clubs. Visitation Tuesday 3...

Francis Clancy

Francis Clancy

Aug 29, 2012

Francis P. Clancy age 65. Beloved husband of Georgianne (nee Schmitt). Devoted father of Kevin (Kathie) and Katie(Joe) Hilburger. Loving grandfather of Kayle, Keira, Kevin Connell and Quinn. Dear brother of James(Carol) Clancy, John(Elaine) Clancy and Terrence (Maura) Clancy. Also survived by many loving nieces,nephews,relatives and friends. Longtime member of St. Terrence Men’s Club. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas...

Evelyn Walesa

Evelyn Walesa

Aug 27, 2012

Funeral arrangements are private.

Julius Kazunas

Julius Kazunas

Aug 26, 2012

Julius J. Kazunas, age 85, US Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Lucille. Devoted father of Jane Scott and Kattalina Kazunas. Loving grandfather of Christina and Paige. Dear brother of the late Albert Kazunas. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Longtime member of Darius-Girenas American Legion Post #271. Many years of dedicated service...

Malanowski Loretta

Malanowski Loretta

Aug 24, 2012

Loretta Malanowski (nee Augustyniak) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Loving sister of Donald Augustyniak and Virginia Derdzinski. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 3-7PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 1030AM from the funeral home to St. Louis de Montfort Church for 1130...

Joseph J. Pajda

Joseph J. Pajda

Aug 21, 2012

Joseph J. Pajda, born March 10, 1924 and passed away Aug. 21, 2012 at home with his children at his side. Joseph grew up in Chicago and entered the U.S Navy in 1943 and served aboard the U.S.S. Oyster Bay as the ship's baker and was honorably discharged in April 1946. In 1952, he bought his father's bakery, which was...

Dorothy E Meyers

Dorothy E Meyers

Aug 19, 2012

Dorothy E. Meyers (nee Burauer) age 77. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of William (Linda), Kathryn Jenig, Laura (Phil) Abed, Robert (Mari) and the late Peter. Loving grandmother of 11. Dear sister of Donald Burauer, Rose Byrne, Annette Bauer and the late William, Jack and Joe Burauer. Dear sister-in-law of Patricia (the late Mearle)Cazallis. Loving aunt of...

Kestutis Lukosius

Kestutis Lukosius

Aug 12, 2012

Visitation Monday 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass 11:30 a.m. Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Anna B. Janutis

Anna B. Janutis

Aug 8, 2012

Anna B. Janutis, Sweetheart of the late Vincent Janutis. Loving mother of Raymond (Victoria), Regina (Mark) Small, Rita (the late Oscar) Chavarria, and the late Ronald. Grandmother of Rachael (Vince Holzall) Janutis , Rebecca Janutis, Sara(Eric) Stajos, Kimberly, Andrew and Michael Chavarria. Great grandmother of Evelyn and Charlotte Holzall, Jack Owen and Kate Stajos. Preceded in death by Joseph and...

Dorothy Zeleznak

Dorothy Zeleznak

Aug 3, 2012

Dorothy J. Zeleznak (nee Wozniak) age 89. Beloved wife of the late Emil. Devoted mother of Glenn (Betty O’Brien), Cheryl (Ed Urban III) Zeleznak and Randy (Patti Zubek). Loving grandmother of Mark, Adrienne and Alexandra. Visitation Saturday Aug.11th,8: 15 AM to 9:30AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 930AM from the funeral...

Madeleine Kubica

Madeleine Kubica

Aug 3, 2012

Madeleine J. Kubica (nee White) age 88. Loving aunt of Nancy (Jeff) Carr. Dear great aunt of William Coletta and Carrie Coletta. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Will be sorely missed by Mignon, her 24 year old French Poodle. Visitation Sunday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 9AM...

Joseph P. Comiskey Sr.

Joseph P. Comiskey Sr.

Aug 1, 2012

Funeral arrangements are private.