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Barbara Spellman

Barbara Spellman

Sep 27, 2023

Barbara Spellman age 82 years, resident of Palos Park, IL. passed away peacefully

surrounded by her loving family on September 27, 2023.

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation on Friday, October 6, 2023 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment private

 

Yvonne Sullivan

Yvonne Sullivan

Sep 17, 2023

 

Yvonne Sullivan, nee Martin, age 85, born August 31, 1938 in Chicago, IL. Daughter of the late Anne (nee Yercich) and Joseph Martin. Preceded in death by her sisters, Andree and Michele and nephew, Jeff Kilpatrick. Yvonne shared 55 years of marriage with her most awesome and beloved husband, the late John (Jack) Sullivan.  Mom to Joanne (Kevin) Hickey,...

Thomas S Rosko, Sr.

Thomas S Rosko, Sr.

Sep 17, 2023

 

Thomas Stanley Rosko Sr. went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept 17, 2023, after courageous battles with cancer over the past 44 years. "Big Tommy", as he was often called, was 84 years old and was born to Stanley and Balbina Rosko on April 29, 1939 in West Pullman in Chicago.  He was a loving husband (Zita...

Francis Pannaralla

Francis Pannaralla

Sep 16, 2023

Francis J. Pannaralla, age 101,of Darien, World War II veteran. Beloved husband of the late Nelva (nee Simon). Dear brother of Joseph Pannaralla, Ronald Pannaralla and 6 deceased siblings. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service in the grocery business. Longtime member of Teamster Local #703. Visitation Friday Sept. 22nd, 3-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas...

Arlene Agnes Kuzdas

Arlene Agnes Kuzdas

Sep 16, 2023

Loving wife of Marvin.  Always ready to help people, Arlene worked 40 years at Little Company of Mary as head supervisor of transfusion services.  She loved to do any kind of puzzles--crosswords, logic, jigsaw, all kinds.  She was a fantastic cook, made meals that were out of this world.  Arlene loved to travel.  Going anywhere was a joy to her....

Tracy T Alger

Tracy T Alger

Sep 14, 2023

Tracy Thompson Alger 

June 29, 1961 - September 14, 2023

Tracy was born to Marion and Arlyn Thompson in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 29, 1961 and was raised with her two siblings, Russ Thompson and Shann LaVictoire. 

She married Mike Alger in 1987 and later became a  proud mother of two children Evan Alger (Molly) and Abby DeGraw (Nick)...

Lucia Schumacher

Lucia Schumacher

Sep 8, 2023

Lucia Schumacher nee Geosits, age 88 years, former resident of Palos Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 . Beloved wife of the late Frank Schumacher; loving mother of Anna (Peter) Harvey, Christine Schumacher and Patricia (Mark) Musial; Cherished grandmother of Karen Schumacher, Frank Harvey, Andrew and Amanda Musial and the late Heather Schumacher; proud great-grandmother of...

Dolores Robinson

Dolores Robinson

Sep 8, 2023

Dolores "Dee" Robinson (nee Mugica), passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023 age 68 yearsBeloved daughter of Anita Gunthrie and the late Alfred (Margo) Mugica;Loving mother of Megan (Chris) Henderson-Merlin;Proud grandmother of Jace Merlin;Dearest sister of Katy (Sonny) Shiffer, Bill (Katie) McMahen, and Phil (Balinda) Mugica;Cherished aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews;Dee was a kind and caring friend...

Robert Bednar

Robert Bednar

Sep 4, 2023

Robert Bednar, age 80 years, resident of Crestwood, IL

loving father of Trent (Lisa), Nick and the late Bret Bednar;

cherished grandfather of Damian, Julian, Kaia, and Wade;

dearest brother of William (Debbie) Bednar, Debbie Shelton and the late Gene Bednarowicz;

dear uncle to many; kind friend to Jimmy, Dave,Duffy and many others;

Service and Interment private

Arrangements entrusted to...

Irene Dommer

Irene Dommer

Aug 30, 2023

Irene A. Dommer, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023,; resident of Palos Heights,

 Beloved wife of the late Rueben D. Dommer;

Loving mother of Shirley (Ronald) Popper, Gary (Jean) Dommer, Julie (Timothy) Abbott, and the late Roger (Cyndy & Robert

Bacigalupo) Dommer; cherished grandmother  of Stephanie Popper, Sarah (James) Veale, Chena Popper , Gary, Jr....

David C. August

David C. August

Aug 28, 2023

David Charles August, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 28, 2023 surrounded by his loving family; beloved husband of Mary August; loving father of Susan (Andrew) Yerly, David ( Michele) August, Bernadette (Peter) Bukiri, Jill (Jason) Mc Sheridan,Phillip (Kathy) August, Mary (Brian) Radz and Cara (Michael) Vainisi and the late Cindy August ; cherished grandfather of Michael ( Kayla), Nicholas...

Joseph Nunes

Joseph Nunes

Aug 28, 2023

Jose (Joseph) Marques Nunes, 90, of Palos Heights and Scottsdale AZ, died August 28, 2023, from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and two sisters, and his companion of 29 years, Mary Anderson. He is survived by his sons Marcus, Paul (Joan Cummings) and Joseph (Wendy Heimann), grandchildren Katherine (Derek) Cantu, Marc (LauraBertini), Alexander (Julia Vasquez), Jonathan, Charlotte, Michael, Eva and Noah, and two great-grandchildren, as well as numerous cousins.

Born on a farm in Freixianda, Portugal to Joaquim Nunes Maia...

Grace Goerg

Grace Goerg

Aug 27, 2023

Grace M. Goerg, nee Fitzgibbons, age 93 years, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick John Goerg, loving  mother of Carolyn (the late James) O'Brien, Diane (Roy) Luckhard, Linda (Richard) Moreno, Patricia (John) Modesitt, and Jim (Diane) Goerg; cherished grandmother of  Jason (Kelly) O'Brien, Gillian (Andrew) Branco, Marykate (Andrew)...

Diane Vlcek

Diane Vlcek

Aug 25, 2023

Diane M. Vlcek age 84 years, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 ; resident of Palos Hills, IL.

Beloved wife of Rudy Vlcek; loving mother of Deborah Balayti, Jimmy (Eva) and Brian Vlcek;

dearest Nana of Brittany (Clinton) Tolbert, David Balayti, Nolan, Kaylee, Grant, and Connor Vlcek and Brutus;

dearest sister of the late Judy ( Bob) Sperling; dear...

Richard Orr

Richard Orr

Aug 21, 2023

Richard L. Orr, age 89 years, resident of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 21, 2023. U. S. Marine Veteran of the Korean War.

Beloved husband of Bernice nee Butkus; loving father of Rick (Donna) Orr, Debbie Price, Tina (Marc) Margulis, Sandy Knapp, Lynn (Fiancé Mike), and Steven (Lucy) Surchik  

Cherished...

Russell Streff

Russell Streff

Aug 20, 2023

Russell M. Streff Sr. age 87 years , passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife.

Beloved husband of Jovita nee Drungilaite Streff; dearest father of Russell, Mary Beth , Rebecca, Amy, and Mark;

dear grandfather of many . Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass at Nativity B.V.M. Church,

 6812 South Washtenaw Ave. Chicago, IL on Tuesday,...

Janet R. Oderio

Janet R. Oderio

Aug 19, 2023

Janet R. Oderio age 77 years, resident of Hickory Hills, IL. Passed away on Aug 19, 2023.  

Loving Mother of Jill (Greg) Folkerts, Joseph (Angie), and Paul (Jennifer) Oderio. Cherished Grandmother of Marcel, Daniel and Emma Folkerts, Scott ( Fiance Logan Pettit), Shawn, Madeline ( Mason Spree), Pete and Betty Oderio. Dearest Sister of the late Joyce (the late...

John S. Wagrowski

John S. Wagrowski

Aug 17, 2023

John S. Wagrowski, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Resident of Downers Grove, Son of the late Stanley and Antoinette Wagrowski.Father of Johnny.“Gramps” to Leo and William.Former husband of Sophie Wagrowski.Brother to Zigmund and the late Edmund Wagrowski.Uncle to Michael, Laurie, Edward, Marie, DanielCousin and friend to many.

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday, August 25,...

Susan I. Wilson

Susan I. Wilson

Aug 14, 2023

Susan I. Wilson, age 78 years. Lifelong resident of Worth, IL. Beloved wife of Edward Wilson; loving mother of Stephen (Natalie) Wilson, Benjamin Wilson, Jeffrey (Cathy) Wilson, Susannah (Tammy) Pytel, Herbert (Sara) Wilson; cherished grandmother of Madelyn, Allison, Megan, Josh, Vivian, Hank, JR, Ethan, Peyton, and Rhys; proud great-grandmother of Maya; dearest sister of Carol (Paul) Tokarz, and Jeanie Griffin;...

John Bukas

John Bukas

Aug 9, 2023

 

John "Sigitas" Bukas, age 77, resident of Palos Hills

Beloved husband of Doris nee Trotta; loving father of Michael J. Bukas; dearest brother of Titas (Mary) Bukas and the late Algimatas (Regina) and Peter Bukas; dear uncle of Lisa, Johnny, Jimmy, David, Debbie, and the late Michael.

Memorial visitation Sunday,12:00 - 5:00 P.M. Funeral Monday11:45 a.m. from Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

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