Local Illinois Obituaries

Janice Mary Banasiak, age 53, cherished daughter of Tess and Leonard, retired CPD; also survived by many loving cousins, aunts, uncles and relatives. Jan devoted her life as a teacher. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy., (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday 9 a.m., from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church...

Barry, Edward F. age 50, beloved husband of Linda (nee Lavens), cherished son of Jane B. Hibberd and the late Edward J. Barry, loving brother of Marianne Barry, dearest uncle of James E. Kortas. Executive Board member of Local 143, Operating Engineers. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills....

Leona Soutter, nee Gadomski, age 74, devoted mother of Kenneth Kosinski, Valerie (Alan) Crookes and the late Lauren Lyons; loving grandmother of Samantha, Bradley, Hannah and Ian; dearest sister of Dorothy (Frank) Pigozzo, Robert (Carol) Gadomski and the late Jerome (Judith) Gadomski. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home , 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos...

Leslie St. Clair, age 67, beloved husband of Audrey, nee Podolak; devoted father of Robert (Lisa) and Ronald (Jeanette); loving grandfather of Maya, Robert, Jolene, Yelena and Sarah; dear brother of Leonard (Gwen) St. Clair, Theresa (Pat) Greeley and Novena (Obie) Cole. Also survived by many loving friends. Longtime employee with Rheem Manufacturing. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at...

Helen M. Staszak, nee Madeksas, age 89, passed into eternity on Nov. 20, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Zigmond C.; devoted mother of Zigmond P. (Margaret), Robert J., Barbara A. (Roy) Gilbert and Edward (Jill Lukas, fiance); loving grandmother of four. Helen was a longtime member of Marquette Park St. Therese Society, Blessed Sacrament Church...

Helen Stonys, age 73, of Hickory Hills, loving sister of Steponas and Brone; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, July 9, 2010, 3 to 9 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Service Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at the Funeral Home. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Express your...

Adele Striupaitis, passed away suddenly Nov. 2, 2010. Loving wife of Peter. Was retired school teach and educator. As a teacher, Adele dedicated her life to the children of the Chicago public school system. Her love and very giving nature will be close to our hearts and not forgotten. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Tesar, Arthur J. age 82. US Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Dolores "Dee". Devoted father of Dean (Cindy), Debra (Larry) Walters, Tom, and Jill (Ed) Bucz. Loving grandfather of Todd, Chris, Alex, Casey, Sarah, Rachel, Jen, Ryan, Naomi, Eric, Lucas, Jake, Dylan and great-grandfather of Blake, Kylie and Kayla. Visitation Saturday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home,...

Alderman Joel M. Tomas, age 63, beloved husband of Leona, nee Chojnacki; devoted father of Lara, Lee Ann and Joel; dearest brother of Heleane (the late Sam) Battaglia; fond brother-in-law of Olena Cicero; dear uncle of Jeffrey (Mary) Battaglia, Michael (Cynthiann) Battaglia, Sandra Battaglia, Suzanne (Ron) Tomasik and the late Scott Battaglia; great-uncle of Angela Olivares and Matthew and Rachel...