Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Vilma Grzybowski

Vilma Grzybowski

Jun 19, 2026

Services Private

Sharon A. Blackburn

Sharon A. Blackburn

Jun 16, 2026

Services Private

Regina Frackiewicz

Regina Frackiewicz

Jun 14, 2026

With sorrow, we announce the passing of Regina Frackiewicz who passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 78.Born on March 7, 1948, in Łomża, Poland.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leszek Frackiewicz, with whom she shared many years of marriage.

She was the beloved mother of Marta Wilkinson (Harry Wilkinson) and Wioleta Palasiewicz (Jan...

Barbara Ann Gibson

Barbara Ann Gibson

Jun 14, 2026

Barbara Ann (Pach) Gibson, 69, of Seminole, Florida, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on July 16, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of Richard F. Pach Sr. and Jeanette (McKee) Pach.

Barbara attended St. Maurice Grammar School in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago before graduating from Kelly High School in 1974. She went on to...

Apostolos “Paul” Tsiamas

Apostolos “Paul” Tsiamas

Jun 14, 2026

Apostolos 'Paul' Tsiamas

Age 49 Loving father of Niko. Cherished son of Nikolaos (Evaggelia) and Dorothy. Beloved brother of Vicky, Sarah and Georgia (Walter). Uncle of Alex (Bethany), Angelina, Nikolaos, Eliana, Giuliana, Kennedy and Ava. Cherished Nephew, Cousin and Friend to many. Services for Paul will be held at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. Visitation...

George Louis Asimakopoulos

George Louis Asimakopoulos

Jun 14, 2026

George L. Asimakopoulos, 78, died on June 14, 2026.

George was born April 6, 1948, in Chicago to Louis and Fannie, joining his older sister Denise. After graduating early from Oak Park River Forest, George enrolled at UIC. He loved sharing how he was asked to leave after spending more time playing cards than attending classes. He eventually earned his degree...

Mary Zurlis-Lally

Mary Zurlis-Lally

Jun 13, 2026

Mary Zurlis-Lally, one of the toughest women you’ll ever meet, beloved wife of John, devoted daughter of Marijona and Louis, sister of Casimir (Lucy), Anthony (Diane), and Michael, constant companion to George and Henry and her daughter Kate. As children, Mary, her brothers and her life long best friends, Sally N. and Donna G. ran across the prairies in search...

Thomas Sauriol

Thomas Sauriol

Jun 11, 2026

Thomas Sauriol. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Wilson). Loving father of Dawn Sauriol, Debbie (Doug) McCabe, Angie (Kim Hurley) Sauriol, Denise Sauriol, Michael (Michelle) Sauriol and stepfather of Michael Dunne and Christine (Sean) Kelso. Adoring grandfather of Tara O'Connor, Brooke O'Connor, Brendan Sauriol, Emma Sauriol, Patrick Dunne, Maura Kelso, Ben Kelso, and Brian Kelso. Dear brother of Kathy Gajewski and...

Judith Ann Kotwasinski

Judith Ann Kotwasinski

Jun 7, 2026

Judith Ann Kotwasinski (nee Fox) age 83. Beloved mother of Kevin Fox, Keith (Jennifer) Lafferty and Kerry (Jennifer) Kotwasinski.

Cherished grandmother of Kevin and Keagan Fox, Conor, Lorelei and Gabriel Kotwasinski.

Cherished niece of many aunts and uncles.

Avid supporter of animals Lifelong compassion for arts and dance. Extreme crafter

Visitation Saturday, June 20th 9:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:30 AM...

Lynn M. Grana

Lynn M. Grana

Jun 7, 2026

Lynn (Modla) Grana, 57, of Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026.

Born in Evergreen Park and raised in the Chicago area, Lynn was the daughter of Edward and the late Phyllis Modla. She is survived by her husband, Jim; her father, Edward; her sister, Donna (John) Leslie; and her brother, Edward Modla. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Gregory Louis Kelsey

Gregory Louis Kelsey

Jun 4, 2026

Gregory Louis Kelsey, age 23, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply and will forever cherish his memory. As a Greek Orthodox Christian, Greg was humble and kind with a genuine love of his family and pets. An animal lover at heart, Greg adored his beloved cats, Madison and Addison, who brought him endless...

Alice Potrawski

Alice Potrawski

Jun 4, 2026

Alice Potrawski (nee Wollek). Caring wife of the late Leon Potrawski. Most loving mom of Deborah Potrawski. Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and the late Stella (nee Bilaisis) Wollek. Dear sister of Beth (James) Mergens, Neil (Mary) Wollek, Karol (Fred) Hensel, the late Stanley III (the late Judith) Wollek, and the late Roger Wollek. Fond aunt to many nieces...

James F. Lawler Sr.

James F. Lawler Sr.

Jun 4, 2026

James Francis Lawler passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, just shy of his 88th birthday. Born on June 26, 1938, Jim lived a life centered on his family.Jim was the beloved husband of Jean Alice Lawler and a proud father to his four children. Whether it was a holiday gathering or simply spending time together around his kitchen table,...

Matthew K. Lesley

Matthew K. Lesley

Jun 1, 2026

Matthew K. Lesley

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Sunday, June 7, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL, 60465

Interment Private

Carol J. Oko

Carol J. Oko

May 31, 2026

Carol J. Oko, age 79 yrs. Resident of Worth, IL. 

Beloved wife of the late Ronald V. " Ron" Oko; loving mother of the late Tricia Palaggi and Deborah (Bob) Dorner; cherished grandmother of Steve, Bryan ( fiancée Aubrey Switalski), Amanda (fiancé Walter) and Kristen Palaggi. Proud great-grandmother of Brayden , Leo, and Bella. 

Family and friends will gather for a memorial...

Arlene Gaidas

Arlene Gaidas

May 31, 2026

Arlene Gaidas (nee Rozen) age 90. Beloved wife of the late David. Devoted mother of David (Loretta), Kenneth (Judith) and Joell (Joseph Panici) Gaidas. Loving grandmother of Stephanie, David, Michael and Olivia. Visitation Friday, June 5th, 3-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, June 6th, 9 AM from the funeral home...

Phyllis Faulstich

Phyllis Faulstich

May 27, 2026

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we sadly announce the passing of Phyllis LePore Faulstich, who, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and dementia, took her final bow — peacefully and gracefully — on May 27, 2026, at the age of 84. A woman of faith, strength, and courage, she lived a full and beautiful life surrounded by...

Michael Ringbauer

Michael Ringbauer

May 26, 2026

Michael Ringbauer, 

Family and friends with gather for a memorial visitation Tuesday , 4 to 8 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465. Funeral Wednesday at St. Damien Church, Oak Forest,IL , Memorial Mass 10 a.m.  Interment Private 

Ismael Lacson

Ismael Lacson

May 20, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Ismael (Mike) Lacson announce his sudden passing on wednesday May 20, 2026 at the age of 83.

Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife Zaida; children, Tach(David) Gallermo, Tsitsi(Tony) Artista, Trixia(Byron) Dimaculangan, Gerard(Mary Ann) Lacson; grandchildren, Evan, Maxine, Erica, Ping, Ella, Eunice, Emily, Migs, Michael, Zach, Nahthan, Reinier; stepchildren, Tata(Roxanne) dela...

Patrick B. McGuire

Patrick B. McGuire

May 20, 2026

Patrick B. McGuire age 85 years, 

Resident of Palos Hills, IL.  passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Gayle J. nee Mallon; loving father of Catherine (Craig) Schaller, Kevin (Jacqueline) McGuire, Darren McGuire, Michael (Jaime) McGuire; cherished grandfather of Austin & Ava; dearest brother of Terrence (Kathleen McGowan) McGuire.

Service and Interment Private