Local Illinois Obituaries
Edward G. Moravec Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Edward G. Moravec Jr. age 59 years, passed suddenly. Resident of Palos Hills, IL.
Devoted son of the late Edward G. Moravec and Joyce nee Schultz Moravec; dearest sister of Sheila Hugger ( Leon Cinaroli); dear uncle of Christine Pease and Matthew Kowalski.
Family and friends will gather of a Memorial Visitation on Friday, April 24, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m....
Anthony Dichristofano
Apr 14, 2026
Anthony Dichristofano, age 86 years. Beloved husband of 63 yrs to Jeanine nee Scurio; devoted father of Anthony (Tricia) Dichristofano; proud grandpa of Anthony, Rachel and Joseph; dear son of the late Alfred and Antoinette Dichristofano; caring brother of Fred (Pam) Dichristofano, and Emily and the late Pat Tomasino; kind uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family...
Tammy Lynn Sedat-Gorel
Apr 13, 2026
Tammy Lynn Sedat - Gorel
"Tambo"
November 18th, 1970 - April 13th, 2026
Tammy Lynn Sedat- Gorel, 55 passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13th, 2026, with her family and friends by her side. Loving wife of Joseph Gorel of Burbank IL, married for 20 beautiful years.
Cherished daughter of Peter and the late Kristine(nee Weber) Sedat of Lampe Missouri, Dearest sister of Heidi...
Ronald John Klingensmith
Apr 12, 2026
Ronald John Klingensmith, age 84.
Beloved husband of Arleen Klingensmith (nee Filipiak) for 65 years.
Loving father of Ronald Jr. (Linda) and Laurie (Scott) Kuschell.
Cherished Grandpa of Max, Maddie, Ty, Tristan and soon-to-be Great-Grandpa.
Adored son of the late Chester “Dock” and Emma Klingensmith (nee Miller).
Dear brother of the late Jimmy (the late Betty) Klingensmith, the late Richard Lortz and the late Roger...
Carol Jedrys
Apr 10, 2026
Carol Jedrys, age 81 years, passed away on April 10, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Lottie Jedrys nee Stanek. Dearest cousin of John and Donna Christensen.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment Resurrection...
Anna Marie LaPorte
Apr 8, 2026
Anna Marie La Porte, age 77 yrs. passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Resident of Chicago, IL Mother of Christopher ( Jalye) La Porte; sister of Rocky, and Louie La Porte; aunt of Charlie, Jeanette, Toni, Rachael and Rocky Jr. La Porte; great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Services and interment private
Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris
Apr 6, 2026
Jeanne M. Gardner-Norris, age 73. Loving mother of Jennifer Gardner.
Dear sister of Judy (Frank) McDermott, Susan (Anthony) Provenzano and John (Sue) Gardner.
Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Visitation Monday, April 20, 2026 2:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service at 4:00 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy Palos Hills.IL, 60465
Private Interment at St. Mary Cemetery
Phil Maher,...
Steven Ruffolo
Apr 6, 2026
Steven Ruffolo age 62 years passed away suddenly on April 6, 2026. Devoted son of the late Ruggiero and Carolina Ruffolo, nee Conforti; loving brother of Leo, Mirella (Mario) Nocito, and John Ruffolo; cherished uncle of four, great uncle to many. Steven was a member of Carpenters Union #0141 and Chicago Ridge School District # 127.5Family and friends will gather...
McKelvie Jackson
Mar 30, 2026
McKelvie Jackson, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.
Services and Interment are pending
Daniel S. Michalak
Mar 28, 2026
Daniel S. Michalak, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with his sister by his side. Beloved husband of the late Patsy Ann nee Cohen. Loving Son of the late Walter and Lottie nee Nowinski Michalak; cherished brother of Barbara (James) Jamroziak and the late Walter Jr. Michalak; fond Brother-in-law of Joseph (Nancy) Cohen, dearest uncle of Jennifer (Brian)...
Marie A. Arrigoni
Mar 26, 2026
Marie A. Arrigoni. age 81, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Marie was the beloved wife of Alvin “Butch ”Arrigoni, who preceded her in death, loving mother of Christine and Craig Arrigoni (Christine). Devoted grandma of Bradley and Bret Arrigoni. Cherished daughter of the late Christopher and Geraldine(nee Passafiume) Sangiacomo. Dearest sister...
Joseph G. Kalupa
Mar 24, 2026
Joseph G. Kalupa, Loving husband and best friend of the late Jo Anne (Foley) Kalupa. Cherished son of LaVerne and the late John E. Kalupa. Beloved brother to Linda Higgins and Laura (Robert) Moxley. Loving uncle of Crystal, Selena (Matthew), Jonathan(Michelle) and Michael; dear great uncle of Samantha (Charles), Gabriella, Johnette, Ireland, Patrick,Sheehan and Ryan; proud great-great uncle of Addylynand...
Dolores Lebarre
Mar 24, 2026
Dolores " Jackie" Lebarre nee Moozak, resident of Oak Brook, Illinois. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Born 1933 Chicago, Illinois . Beloved daughter of the late Daniel Moozak and Iris Moozak
Attended Parker High School
Beloved wife of 74 years to Gus Lebarre; loving mother of Laura (the late Robert) McKinney, Michael (Mary Ann) Lebarre, Joseph (Mary Rita) Lebarre; cherished...
Griselda Gamez
Mar 22, 2026
Visitation will be held
Sunday, March 29, 2026 3-8pm at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL
Funeral Monday, family and friends are asked to meet directly at church Monday, March 30, 2026 10:00am Mass St Daniel the Prophet Church 6612 W 54th Street (54th/Natoma) Chicago, IL
Interment Fairmont Willow Hills Memorial Park9100 Archer Ave Willow Springs, IL
Fred E Sterling
Mar 19, 2026
Fred E Sterling departed this modern world on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Fred, affectionately known as “Big Fred” and “The Old Boy” was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Fred A. and Mary Sterling (maiden name Hayes). He was married to Judy “Jude” (maiden name Stripeik) for 62 years. They raised a marvelous family together in Palos Hills, IL;...
Phyllis Raske
Mar 17, 2026
Phyllis M. Raske, Beloved wife of the late Ronald G. Raske, Ret CFD. Loving mother of Michael (Theresa), Laurel, Scott (Karen), Ret CFD, Elizabeth, Mary Claire & Gary (Nancy). Dearest grandmother of Christopher (Ashley), Robert (Kristin) CFD, Lindsey (David), Sarah (Ryan), Samantha (Matt), Alexandra, Jeffrey CFD, Nickolas (Yaritza), Tyler, Connor, Brandon & Jake. Great grandmother of Levi, Lyle, Henry, Elise,...
Dalia Urbonas
Mar 16, 2026
Dalia Urbonas
Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465.
Family and friends will meet directly at Immaculate Conception Church on Thursday, March 26, 2026 for 11:00 a.m. Mass .
Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery
Zachary B. Hausner
Mar 13, 2026
Zachary Bernard Hausner, born January 25, 1987, passed away on March 13, 2026, in Clarendon Hills. Zachary, known affectionately as a big guy with an even bigger heart, lived his life with boundless enthusiasm and generosity.
Zachary approached each day as a new adventure and relished every opportunity to embrace life to the fullest. He loved to entertain, relishing the chance...
Frances A "Adrianne" Juarez
Mar 6, 2026
Frances A. “Adrianne” Juarez, age 77.
Beloved mother of Victor (Leslie) Orozco, Malynda Rene Orozco and the late Amanda Marie Orozco.
Cherished grandmother of Victor III, Manny, Joseph, Albert and great grandmother of Angelo, Damian and Lilah.
Dear sister of Richard David Cruz, Rosanna Cruz, Melissa Rene (Ascencion) Ramos, Edward Martinez, the late Jose A. Martinez, the late George A. Cruz and the...
Paul Grigas
Mar 6, 2026
With great sorrow, we share that Paulius Jonas Grigas ended his earthly journey early this morning after a brief but bitter health battle.
He was born on December 5th, 1966 in Chicago. His firm, Pegasus International, initiated business dealings around the world. Paulius enjoyed traveling, and closer to home along the shores of Lake Michigan, cherished his weekends with family and...
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