Local Illinois Obituaries
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...
Francisco M. Jimenez
Aug 5, 2023
Francisco Jimenez, age 85; resident of Bridgeview. Beloved husband of Rufina nee Palacpac; loving father of Arlene (Joseph) DeCastro, Joscelyn Jimenez, Beverly (Nelson) Sousa, Paul (Cecile) Jimenez; cherished grandfather of Hanna (Mark) Siwa, Leo Orines, Angelique DeCastro, Paolo Jimenez, Julia Jimenez, and Nathan Sousa; dearest brother of 4; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will gather...
Rueben D. Dommer
Aug 4, 2023
Rueben D. Dommer age 96 yrs., World War II, Navy, veteran, beloved husband of Irene Buetow; Loving father of Shirley (Ronald) Popper, Gary (Jean) Dommer, Julie (Timothy) Abbott, and the late Roger (Cyndy & Robert Bacigalupo) Dommer; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Popper, Sarah (James) Veale, Chena Popper , Gary , Jr. (Jessica) Dommer, Megan (Brian) Grabinski, John (Leslie) Abbott, Emily,(...
Ronald J. Kassen
Jul 30, 2023
Ronald John Kassen passed away on July 30, 2023, at the age of 82. He was born on May 20, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. Ron was a devoted husband to Marge Kassen, a loving father to Michelle Kassen, and a cherished father-in-law to Shawn Kenney. He adored his granddaughter, Kaitlyn Kenney. He was preceeded in death by his father, Adolph...
Elaine Guetter
Jul 29, 2023
Elaine Guetter passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside; beloved wife of the late Frank Guetter and Orville Clyde Brezina ; loving mother of Gary W., Kathy and Scott Brezina; cherished grandmother of Haley Brezina; loving sister of the late Jerome (the late Anita) Novak. Service and interment private
Richard J. Palmerin, Sr.
Jul 27, 2023
Richard J. Palmerin Sr., Army veteran.
beloved husband of the late Maria Antoinetta nee Garcia Palmerin; loving father of Richard Jr., Eloisa ( Francisco)Luevano and Adam ( Jessica) Palmerin; cherished grandfather of Evan, Graciela, Ricardo, Carsten, Ava, and Vivia; devoted son of Eloisa nee Adame and the late Jose Palmerin; dear grand paw to his fur babies Chancho, Ramses,...
Norman N. Sobol
Jul 25, 2023
Norman Nicholas Sobol passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 in Mokena, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas G. Sobol and Emily A. Sobol (nee Svrljuga). He is survived by his loving wife Shirley (nee Dombey) and his 3 children, daughter Jeanne (and Cindy) Sobol, daughter Nancy (and Roger) Van Vlerah, and son Scott (and Theresa)...
Richard Walen
Jul 22, 2023
Richard (Dick) Walen, 83, of Palos Hills, IL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on July 22, 2023. Born October 18, 1939, in Summit/Argo, IL to the late Joe and Katie Walen,Richard was a U.S. Army Veteran who served abroad in Germany. He was a long-distance truck driver who loved country music and John Wayne. He was a dedicated member of the Summit Volunteer Fire Department,...
William " Bill" M. Wetzig
Jul 21, 2023
William (Bill) Wetzig was born August 4, 1956 in Chicago, IL and grew up in Palos Hills, graduating from Stagg High School in 1975. In the same year, Bill joined the Army which gave him the ability to “see the world”. Overseas, he was stationed at Vincenza, Italy and Garmisch, Germany. In the United States, he was stationed at Ft....
Victor Ruben Vasquez
Jul 18, 2023
Victor Ruben Vasquesz, age 67 years. Resident of Tinley Park, IL
loving father of Victor Vasquez; cherished grandfather of Victor, Jacob and Genevieve;
dearest brother to many.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, July 24, 2023 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Funeral Service 7:30 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills,...
Edward R. Joyce
Jul 13, 2023
Edward R. Joyce, age 93 years, passed away on July 13, 2023. Resident of Oak Lawn, IL.
Beloved husband of the late Winifred Ann nee Mc Carthy Joyce.
Loving father of Patrick (Denise) and Gerald (Mary) Joyce; cherished grandfather of Henry, Garrett,
and Sabrina Joyce; dearest brother of Jeanne Joyce; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Family and...
Deborah Taylor
Jun 30, 2023
Family and friends will gather for a Visitation on Wednesday , July 12, 2023 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills , IL interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.
John Hammerstein
Jun 29, 2023
John W. Hammerstein of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 29, 2023
beloved husband of Joan Hammerstein for over 60 years.; loving father of Cheryl (Bruce) Gianpetro, Cindy
(John) Siperly and Mark (Brigid) Hammerstein; cherished grandfather of Maria and Nate Gianpetro, Eric,
Austin, Luke, and Jack Siperly and Francesca Hammerstein; great-grandfather of Autumn...
Nathaniel M. Cardinal
Jun 26, 2023
Nathaniel Mortimer Cardinal, age 23 years, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 26, 2023
resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved son of Bevin (Rodger) Lederer; loving brother of Rodger and Aislyn Lederer;
cherished grandson of Dennis and Kathleen Newport , Carol McCallum and Rodger Lederer, Joseph Cardinal and Debbie Duh;
dearest nephew to Andrew and Tracey Newport and Kevin and...
Lorraine Gailus
Jun 26, 2023
Lorraine M. Gailus (nee Topel); beloved wife of the late Donald Gailus, loving mother of Daniel, Thomas (Rita), Donna and JoAnne (Larry) Brotsch; dear grandmother of Madison (Nicolas) Johnson, Scott Gailus, Michael (Taylor) Brotsch, Matthew Brotsch & Nicholas Brotsch; cherished sister of Dorothy (Richard) Schmeltzer & the late Beverly Weaver. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 9:00 am...
Michael J. Todorofsky
Jun 17, 2023
Michael J. Todorofsky, passed away on June 17, 2023
Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation Saturday, August 19, 2023. 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.
at Palos - Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465
Interment Private
Alice Gavaghan
Jun 16, 2023
Alice Victoria Gavaghan (nee Klash), 91, of Palos Park, passed away at home with her family around her, on June 16, 2023. She was born in Chicago on December 21, 1931, to the late Walter and Rose Klash of Hollywood, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Gavaghan. Dear sister to Thomas Klash (Cynthia Hardy). Adored mother...
Clemente Valentin
Jun 15, 2023
Clemente Valentin, age 90 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023
beloved husband of 66 years to Mercedes nee Valentin; loving father of Mina (Concepcion) Lopez,
Clemente Valentin Jr. , Yolanda (Santonio) Melendez, Aide (Hector) Massini, Marilyn Felix
(Luis R. Hernandez),David Valentin, and the late William (Armandina) Valentin;
cherished grandfather of 22, proud great-grandfather of 19, great...
Lilia Kizlaitis
Jun 12, 2023
Lilia Regina Kizlaitis nee Rozniekas, resident of Oak Forest, IL, born June 6,1937 in Alytus, Lithuania. Lilia has passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023 at the age of 86. She fled Lithuania with her parents during the Second World War and was placed in displacement camps in Germany until they were liberated by the Allied Forces in 1945. Lilia’s...
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