Local Illinois Obituaries
Lucille " Lucy" M. Fry
Dec 30, 2024
Lucille (Lucy) Fry, died peacefully surrounded by her family on December 30th. Lucy is survived by her loving Son Charles M. (Lourdes) Fry, Daughter and best friend of Sharon (Mark) Glazewski, Sister Catherine (Bill) Hart. Lucy was the proud and loving Grandmother to Charles M (Tara) Fry, Brittany Fry, Jami (Christian) Urbaniak – Caregiver, Alejandra (Tony) Kajmakoski, Karina (Nick) Furlic,...
Joyce V. Calzaretta-Pikorz
Dec 28, 2024
Joyce Veronica (nee Zittnan) Calzaretta-Pikorz. Beloved wife of Earl Pikorz and the late Salvatore Calzaretta 1963-1985. Loving mother of Lisa V. (Fred) Thomas and Michael S. Calzaretta; cherished grandmother to Michael and Jaime Thomas and Jenna Calzaretta; Dear sister Marsha (Richard) Colburn, dear sister-in-law and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Graduated from Providence Catholic High School 1959. Worked in banking...
Regina Persak
Dec 28, 2024
Regina T. Persak age 93 resident of Palos Park, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Henry J. Persak loving mother of Ellen (Terry) Leach, Sharon, and the late Michael Persak; cherished grandmother of Alexandra (Edward) Mendez, Michael Mulka, Anastasia Leach and Nicholas Leach; proud, great-grandmother of Henry and George Mendez; dearest sister of the late Margaret (the late Leo) Michalek,...
James F. Plahm
Dec 27, 2024
James Francis Plahm, age 57 of Worth IL. Beloved brother of Robert (Jody) Plahm, Blue Island, Renee (Tim) Mack Frankfort and Douglas Plahm, Worth. Loving uncle of Danny, Aly (Jack) Murphy, Michelle, Samantha, Christa and Emma. James earned a BS, Accounting/CPA St. Mary’s University. He was a proud member of the Elk’s Club Oak Lawn, No. 2254, Worth Lions Club...
Minerva Garcia
Dec 24, 2024
Beloved Minerva “Minnie” Garcia, Born 09/11/1972, Mother to Melissa, and Angela. Grandmother to Conrad, and Olivia. Sister to Angelo (Gina), Monica, Anthony (Amy), Melissa, Victoria, and Catherine (Ron). Dedicated friends to Angelique Tedder, and Rachael Ramirez. Beloved daughter to Maria Elena Garcia (mother), and Antonio Garcia (father). Cousin and Aunt to many family members. Tragically left us on 12/24/2024. Minerva’s...
"Peggy" Anna Mann
Dec 20, 2024
“Peggy” Anna M. Mann, nee Johnson, age 94 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 20, 2024, after a short illness.
Peggy maintained humor, kindness, appreciation, and love of family and friends throughout her lifetime. Her love of crafting, playing cards, crossword and jigsaw puzzles or eating cupcakes was often shared with others. Peggy was always willing to...
Leonard Kolpak
Dec 13, 2024
Leonard T. Kolpak Sr., age 87. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Kapustiak). Devoted father of Mark (Teresa), Matthew (Helen) and Leonard Jr. (Laura). Loving grandfather of 6 and great grandfather of 2. Over forty years of service with Illinois Bell and AT&T. Member of Marine Corps League, Sacred Heart Usher's Club, Holy Name Society and Fun...
Patrick E. Cronin
Dec 13, 2024
Patrick “Pat” “Big Paddy” Edward Cronin, age 73, passed away December 13, 2024, in Palos Heights, IL. Pat was born November 4, 1951, in Chicago, IL, the son of Edward Cronin and Dorothy (Schultz) Cronin. Pat graduated from Richards High School in Oak Lawn, IL and attended Northern Illinois University, Chicago State University, and Moraine Valley Community College. Pat had...
Loretta C. Napoleon
Dec 12, 2024
Loretta C. Napoleon nee Smith, beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Selma nee Johnson Smith. Faithful wife of 62 years to the late James S. Napoleon. Dear mother to Salvatore “Sam” J. Napoleon (Dorothy nee Dudkiewicz) and Mary A. full-time caregiver (the late Bruce) Schoenfeld. Grandmother to Eric J. (Kym) Schoenfeld and Catherine L. (Nicholas) Kopka. Nana to Elizabeth...
John Bernard Sintich
Dec 11, 2024
John (Coachie) Bernard Sintich, aged 78 passed away peacefully in his home on December 11, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1946 in Pola, Crest (Trieste), Italy to parents Giovanni and Antonia nee(Cossi) Sintich. John was a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa and Great Grandpa!!! He was a big football enthusiast (Collage & Pro), wine connoisseur, and long time...
Mercedes Valentin
Dec 10, 2024
Mercedes Valentin nee Mendez age 88 passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024; resident of Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late Clemente Valentin; loving mother of Mina (Concepcion) Lopez, Clemente Valentin Jr. Yolanda (Santonio) Melendez, Aide (Hector) Massini, Marilyn Valentin (Luis R. Hernandez), David Valentin and the late William (Armandina) Valentin; cherished grandmother of 22, proud great-grandmother of 19 and...
Robert M. Turbyfill
Dec 3, 2024
Robert Michael Turbyfill, age 37, resident of Chicago Heights, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 3,2024; loving son of Cheryl Turbyfill nee Bougis and Allan Turbyfill; dearest brother of David (Laine) and Sheena (Bert); dear uncle of Hannah, Lily, Ben, Noah and Logan; proud nephew of Philip ( April) Bougis; kind cousin of Timothy and Kayla.
Family and friends will gather...
Louise P. Moreno
Dec 1, 2024
Louise Parra Moreno (nee Mendoza), 91, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully December 1, 2024. Born Luisa Parra Mendoza in Chicago, Louise graduated from Immaculata High School and went straight to work downtown as a Dictaphone transcriptionist, a career she held for over two decades at several corporations including Brunswick Corporation and Vienna Beef. Louise married her beloved boyfriend...
Jeffrey Christian Silhan
Nov 20, 2024
Jeffrey Christian Silhan, age 72, passed away on Nov. 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago on March 25, 1952, Jeff spent his life putting goodness into the world. As a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic (Ret.), Member of Local 2, Director of Musichorale and many church choirs for nearly 50 years, and a Medinah Shriner, his generous...
Anthony Werr
Nov 11, 2024
Anthony William “Tony” Werr, age 80. Loving husband of Elevera nee Douvris. Beloved father of Guinevere (Patrick) Murphy, Jason Anthony (Michele) Werr and Jessica Ann (Daniel) Gomez. Proud grandfather of Maeve and Fianna Murphy; McKenzie, Gabriella, Hudson and Rowan Werr; and Hayes and Tatum Gomez. Brother of Frank Werr, Liz Brousil, and the late Sara (Tom) Grohowski.
Retired employee of AT&T....
Russell P. Mueller
Nov 9, 2024
Russell P. Mueller, age 73 years; resident of Orland Park formerly of Chicago; loving companion of Paulette (the late William)Loper; dearest brother of Raymond (the late Kathy) Mueller and Leatha (the late Ron) Moeller; dear uncle and friend to many. Russell loved to fish and watch the Blackhawks. Russell will be remembered by his infectious laughter and will be sorely...
Jacob Rosmanitz Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
Jacob Rosmanitz Jr., age 87. Native of Yugoslavia (Serbia) . Beloved husband of Katharina (nee Bergmann) for 65 years. Loving father of Roy Rosmanitz, Lore Bergman and Jack (Tammy) Rosmanitz. Cherished opa of Rebecca Grace and the late Rachel Caroline. Dear brother of John and the late Anton (the late Margaret) Rosmanitz. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.Former proprietor...
Voula Bouhoutsos
Nov 4, 2024
Voula Bouhoutsos, age 77; resident of Bridgeview, IL. Beloved wife of Christos Bouhoutsos; loving and devoted mother to Elena Bouhoutsos; devoted daughter of the late Konstantinos and the late Engeline nee Spanos Mantas. Voulas was taken from us suddenly but is no longer suffering. Voula is reunited with her parents. She will always be around us and her memory will...
Irene E. Nicosia
Nov 4, 2024
Irene Estelle Nicosia (nee Joy) of Chicago passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family and caregivers at Grace Point Place Memory Care in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Irene was born on March 15,1938, the loving daughter of the late David and Eva (nee Perrin) Joy. Irene was raised in Chicago and graduated from Loretto...
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