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Justina Lee Callahan

Justina Lee Callahan

Feb 28, 2023

Justina Lee Callahan, 40, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on February 28, 2023. Ms. Callahan is survived by her devoted mother of Barbara Skorzewski and father Ronald Callahan; loving granddaughter of Carroll Jean Knuth-Skorzewski; dearest sister of Michelle Shaughnessy, Jordanna Shaughnessy, and Jocelyn Shaughnessy; cherished aunt of Charlotte Shaughnessy and Jemma Shaughnessy, Christian Shaughnessy, Michael Shaughnessy, and Edward Shaughnessy; proud...

Herman Molk

Herman Molk

Feb 27, 2023

age 92. Beloved husband of Marie M. Molk nee Bruck. Loving father of Janet M. James, Maureen A. (Carl) Trotto, Thomas A. Molk, and Laura M. (Joseph) Cleary. Fond grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 9. Uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Delores (late Joe) Mickulas, Pete Molk, Mae Rose "Mitzy" (late...

Sheila Ann Boyle

Sheila Ann Boyle

Feb 25, 2023

Sheila Ann Boyle February 7, 1943 - February 25, 2023 Visitation for Mrs. Boyle will be held on Thursday, March 2nd from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Hwy, Palos Hills, IL. 60465. Friends and family are asked to meet Friday morning 9:45 AM, directly at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic...

Marcia A Hecht

Marcia A Hecht

Feb 24, 2023

Hecht, Marcia A. “Marcie” nee Zytnowski age83, suddenly, beloved wife of the late Donald A. Hecht, ret CFD and Veteran Korean Conflict, USMC. Loving mother of Angel (Jim) Sieron, Ben (Laura) Hecht, Christian (Michelle) Hecht, Drew (Lisa) Hecht, Randy Neldner and Karen Cunningham. Dearest grandmother of Chloe, C.J., Luke, Joshua and twins Sarah & Grace. Fond sister of Mitch (Denise)...

Joseph J. Bocian

Joseph J. Bocian

Feb 14, 2023

Joseph J. Bocian, age 94, Resident of Commerce City, Colorado formerly of Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband of the late Mary Rosanne Bocian nee McCambridge; devoted father of Patrick J. (Catherine) Bocian, Carleen (Keith) McDermott, Siobhan (Joseph) Kleinman, and Joseph F. II (Luba) Bocian and the late Martha (the late Mike) Lawlor; loving grandfather of 10 and great grandfather of...

Richard Spielman

Richard Spielman

Feb 13, 2023

Richard Spielman of Palos Hills, IL August 21, 1939-February 13, 2023 Richard Spielman passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 13, 2023. Richard “Buddy” John Spielman was born on August 21,1939 to John and Bernice Spielman. Buddy grew up on the south side of Chicago. He graduated from Harper High School in 1957. After graduation he...

Ramon Marquez

Ramon Marquez

Feb 8, 2023

Ramon Marquez, age 56 years young, resident of Blue Island, IL. Passed away suddenly on February 8, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife: Guadalupe Zambrano; children: Jahzael Marquez (Cora Hernandez), Tatiana Marquez, Abraham Marquez, and Josue Marquez; siblings: Antonio (Amelia) Marquez, Dolores (Luis) Reyes, Jesus (Judy) Marquez, Guillermo (Maria) Marquez, Maria (Carlos) Espinoza, Guadalupe (Rafael) Espinoza, Teresa (Joel)...

Robert Walter Hynes

Robert Walter Hynes

Feb 5, 2023

Robert W. Hynes, age 91 years, resident of Palos Hills passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Vivian nee Gorski, he is survived by his son Mark, daughter Vicki and husband Bill and Granddaughter Braxton, and sister Delores Mercier and younger brother Larry . He was in...

Vivian Marie Hynes

Vivian Marie Hynes

Feb 3, 2023

Vivian Marie Hynes, 89 years young of Palos Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family the morning of February 3rd, 2023. She is survived by her dear husband Robert, son Mark, daughter Vicki and husband Bill and Granddaughter Braxton. "Wherever her beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories". We will...

Donna Jean Vuorenma

Donna Jean Vuorenma

Feb 2, 2023

Services private

John C. Maes

John C. Maes

Feb 2, 2023

John C. Maes, husband of Cynthia nee Kolbus Spajda and preceded in death by his first wife Georgenia nee Filipiak, with saddened hearts the Maes sisters announce the passing of our loving and oldest brother and uncle. Our brother Jack was the first born to our parents Christopher and Catherine nee O'Neill Maes in Chicago, IL on March 16, 1935....

Annette M. Simcoe

Annette M. Simcoe

Feb 1, 2023

Annette M. Simcoe, RN (nee Michet) of Palos Hills, IL. Born in Chicago July 26, 1924 entered eternal life February 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Edward Simcoe for 57 years. Cherished daughter of the late Victor & Mary Michet. Loving mother of Mary Ann Simcoe, Thomas (Jean) Simcoe, Barbara (late Lee Murray) Simcoe, Bernadette Simcoe, and Joan Szymko;...

James M. Elsen

James M. Elsen

Jan 25, 2023

Services private

Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee

Jan 15, 2023

Services private

Mark A. Vicich

Mark A. Vicich

Jan 14, 2023

Mark A. Vicich, born on November 12, 1959, was the son of the late Robert and Noreen (nee Enright) Vicich. Mark departed for heaven on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 63. Devoted husband of Bernadette "Nadika" Vicich. Loving father of Mary (Hraefn) and John (Jennie). Cherished grandfather of Parker and Grant. Dear brother of Robert (Debbie), Janet...

Bernard Stegman

Bernard Stegman

Jan 14, 2023

Pending arrangements

Thomas Coffey

Thomas Coffey

Jan 13, 2023

Thomas E. Coffey age 64 years young, passed away on January 13, 2023. Resident of Chicago Ridge, IL. Beloved husband of Blanca E. nee Flores Coffey; dearest stepfather of Jose(Cecelia) Huante and Veronica (Leonardo)Munoz; cherished grandfather of Leonardo, Jose, Alexis, Aaliyah; devoted son of the late William E. and Marilyn L. nee Fitterer Coffey; dearest brother of William E. (Joyce)...

Kathleen E. Prendergast

Kathleen E. Prendergast

Jan 11, 2023

Kathleen Elizabeth Prendergast, 80, of Chicago, and previously Homewood, IL, passed away on January 11th, 2023, after a battle with dementia. Known as “Cassie,” she was born on March 17th, 1942, to Michael Francis and Dorothy (McMullen) Prendergast in Cumberland, MD. After graduating from Catholic Girls Central High School in 1961, she went on to study nursing at a local...

Donald R. Bailey

Donald R. Bailey

Jan 9, 2023

Services are private

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