Local Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Zaccone
May 12, 2026
Robert ” Bob” Zaccone November 12, 1943 – May 12, 2026
Visitation Monday May 18th, From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Celebration of Life Service 7:00 PM. Bob will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Mary Lou at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in a private service at...
Rosemary Foyle
May 12, 2026
Rosemary Foyle (nee Tillery) age 84, formerly of Palos Hills. She spent the last 30 years of her life without her beloved/loving husband, Raymond Harvey Louis Foyle, Jr., who passed away from cancer in 1996, and is now rejoicing to be reunited with him. She was the devoted daughter of Samuel Leonard Tillery who passed away in 1991 and Elizabeth...
Donald “DJ” Johnson Jr.
May 12, 2026
Born on December 8, 1987, in Chicago, DJ lived a life defined by leadership, loyalty, and a deep love for his family and friends. He passed away on May 12, 2026, in Joliet, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University, where he made a lasting impression as a leader among...
Aukse Kane
May 11, 2026
Aukse Kane (nee Balciauskas) age 79, formerly of the Beverly neighborhood. She was the devoted daughter of Birute Briedis (Zaremba) and Juozas Balciauskas, who passed away when she was very young, and stepdaughter to Juozas Briedis. Treasured mother of Sylvia (Mark) Lopatka and Peter (Sharon) Kane and grandmother to Anastasia Lopatka. Loving sister to Mindaugas (Ramute) Balciauskas, Birute (John) Martino,...
Rimon R. Rezko
May 10, 2026
Rimon Rezkallah Rezko 1957-2026
Husband, Father, Jiddo, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin
Rimon went into the care of the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2026, after a short, hard battle with cancer.
He is survived by:
His wife, Wardana “Rose” Korkis
His daughter, Brooke Ghadir ( Afram Daniel Merjan) , His son, Richard Razzouk Rezko (Serena)
His grandchildren: Olivia, Rafael, Marguerite and Isabela
And by many loving siblings,...
Allen A. Ceplawskes Sr
May 9, 2026
Allen A. Ceplawskes Sr. age 79. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Stankus). Devoted father of Candice (Kenny) Norling., Allen Jr. (Kim), Dawn (Brian Marshall) Gastel, Matthew (Denise) and Helene (Roy) Mendoza. Loving grandfather of Michael, Jeremy, Julia, McKayla, Nathan, Matthew II, Mallory and great grandfather of Melody, Olivia, Gauge and Harlee. Cherished son of the late Julia and Frank Ceplawskes....
Kathleen M. Hesser
May 6, 2026
Kathleen M. Hesser (nee O'Keefe) age 74. Beloved wife of Frank. Devoted mother of Brian (Elizabeth) Kochendorfer. Loving sister of Larry (Susan) O'Keefe and Maureen (Tim) Chasse. Twenty two years of exemplary service with Midwestern University. Visitation Monday, May 11th, 3-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Tuesday, May 12th, 9AM from the...
Douglas C. Gehrling
May 6, 2026
Douglas (Doug) C. Gehrling, Sr., of Crown Point, Indiana. The beautiful age of 60 passed on to MacGyver more things.
He was an amazing husband to Lisa Gehrling. He a terrific father to Danielle Gehrling, Douglas Gehrling, Jr., Katie Koziol and Jeanne Wishard. He was also the best grandpa or some would say papa to Aleaha and Nova Valle, the late...
Maria Pilar Zebrauskas
May 4, 2026
Maria Pilar Zebrauskas
Family and Friends will gather for visitation Saturday, May 9, 2026 3 p.m.to 8 p.m. with Funeral Service 5 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment Private
Stephanie Baron Funeral Service and Directo
William J. Kane
May 4, 2026
William J. “Bill” Kane, 83, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully May 4th, 2026. Son of the late William Joseph Kane and Maryetta (nee Walsh). Loving father of Erin Kane (Matt) and Laura (William) Shoults, dear grandfather of William and Patrick. He is also survived by sisters Mary (late husband Phil) and Patricia (James), and preceded in death by sister...
Eugene Jania
Apr 29, 2026
Eugene M. Jania
Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Friday, May 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465 to Sacred Heart Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Kyriaki Leftakes
Apr 28, 2026
Kyriaki Leftakes nee Venardos, resident of Hickory Hills, IL Passes away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, morning surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dionisios “ Danny” Leftakes; loving mother of Steve Leftakes, Zoe (Nicholas)Koutsis, Athena (Hani) Awadallah, Nicholas Lambros (Christina) Leftakes, and the late Gus Leftakes; cherished Yia Yia of Eva (Andreas), Danny (Christina), Kyriakos,...
Pete Kastanes
Apr 25, 2026
Peter Bill Kastanes
For information please visit https://orricofuneral.com/pete-kastanes/
Michael OrricoOrrico Kourelis Funeral Services Inc.877-974-9201/815-260-0668
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