Local Illinois Obituaries
Richard M. Lalas
Jan 7, 2023
Richard M. Lalas, passed away suddenly on January 7, 2023; resident of Palos Hills, Illinois, beloved husband of the late Janina nee Tamosaitis Lalas; loving father of Robert (Samuel) Lalas; cherished grandfather of Christina (Austin)McKinney, Michael, and Matthew Lalas; dear brother of the late Alexandra (the late Vytis) Zilinskas; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will...
Les Peterson
Jan 6, 2023
Les Peterson, 68, passed away on January 6, 2023. Les was born on March 5, 1954 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Kate (nee Murphy); his three children, Shane (Hannah Gilbert), Kelly (Kevin) Pendl and Megan (Jimmy Wrobel); and his granddaughter, Reese Kathleen Pendl. Les is also survived by his mother, Francis (nee White)...
Francisco Javier Lagunas
Jan 5, 2023
Francisco Javier Lagunas age 55 years young, passed away suddenly on January 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Deanna Pape Lagunas; loving father of Jeremy, Frankie, Alex, (Gabriella), Jesus, and Cristian Lagunas, cherish grandfather of Jackeline, Jasmine, Jeanine, Daniel, Mia, Giselle, Rose and Luca,; devoted son of Raquel nee Guerrero and the late Javier Lagunas; dearest...
Donald Kirchhoff
Jan 3, 2023
Donald R. Kirchhoff age 81 years, resident of Thornton, IL. Army veteran during Vietnam War; beloved husband of the late Kathleen T. nee Bax Kirchhoff; loving father of Donald (Diane McGuire) and Michael (Jennifer) Bostedo, Carolyn (Todd) Baumruk, Krista Bostedo; cherished grandfather of Briana Kirchhoff, Ellie and Jace Bostedo; dearest brother of Janet Brickey, Kenneth Kirchhoff and the late Thomas...
Francis J. O'Brien
Jan 3, 2023
Francis "Frank" O'Brien, 90, passed away at home in Oak Forest, IL on January 3, 2023. Frank was born on October 22, 1932 in Evergreen Park, IL. He served in the U.S. Army, in Korea. He was married on February 12, 1955 to his best friend, Ann. He was an amazing caregiver to her after she became paralyzed in 2006....
Rosalie J. Spalla
Jan 1, 2023
Rosalie Spalla nee Grieco, beloved wife of the late Luciano “Duke” Spalla, Loving mother of Luciano Spalla, and the late Thomas Maurice Spalla ; cherished grandmother of Angela Rose Spalla, Mary Frances Spalla, Roseanna Lynn Spalla, and Luciano Leonard Spalla; dear mother-in-law to Marilyn Spalla; devoted daughter of the late Mary (nee Defily) and Maurice Grieco; dearest sister of Michael...
Carol Cagala
Dec 31, 2022
Carol Cagala nee Brunell, resident of Bridgeview, IL. age 77 years. Loving mother of Renee ( Adam) Cohen, Cheryl (Christopher) Morlock, and Michael (Heidi) Cagala; beloved grandmother of Nicholas, Faith, Cameron, Jacob, Noah, Arianna, Brooklyn, Carter, and Jackson; dearest daughter of the late Merle and the late Alice Brunell; dear sister of the late Phyliss Applebaum, Merle Jr. and John...
Lois Tarasevic
Dec 27, 2022
Lois Tarasevic received her wings and was reunited with the love of her life on December 27, 2022. Her beloved husband of 49 Years, Wally went to Heaven in 2018. A piece of her heart left with him, but with her strong faith she knew she would see him again. Lois was a wonderful daughter to the late Mae (Wolowiec)...
Dorothy Bucher
Dec 27, 2022
Dorothy Bucher age 101 years , passed away on December 27, 2022. Resident of Palos Hills, IL Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Louise nee Koch Bucher; loving sister Loretta ( the late Ernest) Gregory, and the late Lawrence (the late Lottie) Bucher and Louise Bucher; cherished aunt of 6; great-aunt of 4. Family and friends will gather for...
Joan M. Wolf
Dec 27, 2022
Joan M. Wolf nee Wapniarski, age 85 years, passed away peacefully with her loving husband of 65 years holding her hand. Beloved wife of Herbert Wolf; loving mother of Mark (Cathy), Michael (the late Karen) and Daniel Wolf; cherished grandmother of Sabrina, Michael, Matthew, Stone, Bridgit, and Jade; proud great-grandmother of Deven, Riley, Fayelynn, and Dahlia; Joan will be deeply...
Genevieve Pivoris
Dec 27, 2022
Genevieve Rose Pivoris passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022. She lived a very full life to 102 years of age. She was born in Roseland, IL on September 3, 1920. At six months of age her parents returned to Lithuania with her and her siblings. Because she was an American citizen, she had free passage to the U.S. in...
Vilhelmina L. Kilikauskas
Dec 24, 2022
In memory of Vilhelmina Loreta Kilikauskas Villi passed away suddenly December 24th 2022 at age 81, leaving behind many cherished family members and friends. Devoted wife of the late Juozas Ulevicius and the late William Ramey, Villi was the loving mother of Joe 'Sid' Ulevicius, the beloved sister of Ed and Ruta Kilikauskas, Ron and Sue Kilik, Joe and Dana...
Salome Daulys
Dec 23, 2022
Salome (Zdancevičiūtė) Daulys June 19, 1926 – December 23, 2022 Salome was born in the village of Gulbiniškiai, Ludvinavas county, Marijampolė region in Lithuania, into the farming family of Mykolas and Adele (Žaldariūtė) Zdancevičius. She finished primary school in the village, started high school in Marijampolė, but after the Second World War continued high school in Germany at the Rebdorf...
Peter Schwellenbach
Dec 16, 2022
Peter J. Schwellenbach passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022 in Park Ridge, Illinois, age 60 yrs. young; cherished son of the late John W. Schwellenbach and Mary C. nee Gannon ( the late Allan D.) Bethe , loving brother of John, Paul (Christie),Tim (Joanne) , David (Michele), Andrew , and the late Mary Beth and Robert Schwellenbach; dearest uncle...
Billie June Dahlberg
Dec 14, 2022
Billie "June" Dahlberg, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, resident of Burbank, IL. Beloved wife of Ronald Dahlberg; loving mother of Vince (Patricia), Dana (Tiffany), Troy (Sherry), and Stephen Perillo; Cherished grandmother of Vincent Jr. (Priscilla) and Natalie Perillo , Elizabeth (Joseph) Lenahan, Alissa and Eric Perillo, Nicole (Daniel)Vogelsang and Matthew Perillo ; dearest great-grandmother of Olivia, Landon, Eloise,...
Catherine Gutierrez
Dec 6, 2022
Catherine "Katie" Gutierrez October 14, 1927 - December 6, 2022 Visitation Sunday December 11, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at The Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Friends and family will gather Monday morning at the funeral home for 9:30 AM prayers and proceed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 8245 West 111th...
John Spyridakos
Dec 6, 2022
John D. Spyridakos “Yianni” 75 of Palos Hills, born of Patra and formerly of Athens Greece passed away peacefully Tuesday December 6th, with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of Paula (nee Theodorakos) for 53 years. Loving father of Eleftheria (Dr. James) Kogionis and Eleni (Kirk) Tsoutsas. Proud Pappou of Dena and Niko Kogionis, and Betty and Petros...
Marlene Hebert
Dec 4, 2022
Marlene Hebert, age 84 years, passed away on December 4, 2022 Resident of Palos Hills, IL Beloved wife of Raymond Hebert; loving mother of Robert J. Harty, Jr., Susan Kissane (Harty), Jeannene Harty, and the late James Harty; cherished grandmother of Robert J. Harty III (Lisa Fusco), Daniel Harty (Samantha Wilson), Chailee Harty, Kelly Kissane, Colleen Kissane, and Kevin (Amanda)Kissane,...
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