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Anthony T. Layton

Anthony T. Layton

Oct 25, 2020

Anthony T. " Tony" Layton age 87 years, resident of Palos Heights, IL Beloved husband of the late Shirley Marie nee Richards; loving father of Toni Jean Kiwior, Kenneth J. (Mary) Layton and the late Edward Layton; dearest stepfather of Jacqueline (James) McClay, Jeane (the late John) Kim, and David (Jennifer) LaSota; Cherished grandfather of 9, proud great-grandfather of 4;...

Sister Lorraine Therese Siminas

Sister Lorraine Therese Siminas

Oct 24, 2020

Wake Service and Visitation 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 Nativity BVM Church, 69th and S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL Mass of the Resurrection: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 Nativity BVM Church 69th and S. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL. Interment Saint Casimir Cemetery

Sister Lucille Ann Bandyk

Sister Lucille Ann Bandyk

Oct 23, 2020

Sister Lucille Ann Bandyk, SSC, 87, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 68 years, died October 23, 2020. Sister Lucille Ann taught in elementary schools in Illinois, New Mexico, Michigan, and Minnesota and at Maria High School in Chicago. Since 2015 she served as a minister of prayer and presence at Franciscan Village (Our Lady of Victory...

James W Husmann

James W Husmann

Oct 21, 2020

James W. Husmann, age 73. Passed away suddenly. Resident of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Nancy nee Simpson. Loving step-father of Mark Marks, Cynthia (Richard) Andrise, Sandra (Patrick) Katen, Joseph (Ruth) Marks and Michael Husmann. Cherished grandfather of 10, great grandfather of four. Dearest Brother of the late Buster Husmann. Memorial visitation Friday, October 30, 2020 9:00 a.m. until...

Pearl Ptak

Pearl Ptak

Oct 18, 2020

Pearl Ptak, Age 87; beloved wife of Stephen Ptak; loving mother of Susan (Robert) Warja and Peter Ptak; treasured grandmother of Nicole, Bryan, and Jennifer Warja. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Lena, siblings Ann, Mary, and Paul. Visitation Wednesday 3-8 P.M. Funeral Thursday 9:45 a.m from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills IL. to Nativity of...

Javier Lagunas Lopez

Javier Lagunas Lopez

Oct 13, 2020

Visitation Thursday, October 22nd, 3pm to 9pm. Funeral Friday October 23rd, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:30 a.m. Mass located at 8245 W. 111th Street, Palos Hills, Il. Internment Assumption Cemetery.

Edward Vander Veen

Edward Vander Veen

Oct 12, 2020

Vander Veen Edward J. Vander Veen age 60 of Orland Park passed away Monday October 12th with family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Wlodarski) for over 31 years. Loving father of Rebecca (Matthew) Pearce and Matthew (Katie). Dearest son of the late Robert and Anna Vander Veen. Dear brother of Michael (Gerri). Fond uncle of...

Laurentino Alvarez

Laurentino Alvarez

Oct 12, 2020

Laurentino M. Alvarez “Tino” 77, of Chicago passed away peacefully Monday October 12th in Palos Heights surrounded by family. Beloved son of the late Salvador and Amparo Alvarez. Loving brother of Salvador (Soledad) Alvarez, Margarita (Manuel) Cancino, Rigoberto (the late Angela) Alvarez, Gildardo (Elia and the late Angela) Alvarez, the late Elena (Francisco) Abonce, and Juan (Lourdes) Alvarez. Dearest Uncle...

Sister Delphine Grigas

Sister Delphine Grigas

Oct 11, 2020

Educator and Pastoral Minister Sister Delphine Grigas, SSC, 104, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 79 years, died October 11, 2020. Sister Delphine taught in elementary schools in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Florida, California, and New Mexico. She served as pastoral minister at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago. Additionally, she used her pastoral skills to...

Patricia Kopchar

Patricia Kopchar

Oct 9, 2020

Services pending.

Erika Lind

Erika Lind

Sep 30, 2020

Erika Slavinskas Lind, 88 of Bensenville and formerly of Ashburn Park Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning September 30th with family at her side. beloved wife of the late Kazys Slaviniskas and the late Arthur Lind. Loving mom of Vida (Ron) Kostus, Linas (Diane) Slavinskas, and Erika (Lenny) Sawosko. Devoted step-mother of Janet Lind Hanlin. Dear Oma to Chad, Liane...

Miguel Ramirez

Miguel Ramirez

Sep 28, 2020

Services pending.

Dianna Joy Nelson

Dianna Joy Nelson

Sep 25, 2020

Dianna Joy Nelson, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Kearns. Devoted mother of Timothy (Susan) Kearns, Karen (Norm Greer) Torres, Paula (John) Crandell, Kevin (the late Donna) Kearns and Joy (Tony) Carson. Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 6. Cherished friend of Emilia Roth. Longtime friend of Bill W. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 27th, 4-8 PM at...

Elizabeth Powers

Elizabeth Powers

Sep 25, 2020

Services pending.

Andrew Szeszol

Andrew Szeszol

Sep 11, 2020

Services pending.

Carmela Kostner Fleck

Carmela Kostner Fleck

Sep 11, 2020

Carmela Kostner Fleck (July 10, 1926 - September 11, 2020). Beloved wife of Joe Fleck, loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. The "Hat Lady" lived a full and happy life. A very interesting lady, who always drew a crowd. She traveled all over the world, spending time in Mexico every year, and loved to tell about her journeys, especially...

Candelaria M. Calvillo

Candelaria M. Calvillo

Sep 7, 2020

Visitation Friday, Sept 11th, 3-9 PM. Funeral Saturday, Sept. 12th, 9 AM Mass at St. Rita Church, 63rd & Washtenaw-Chicago.......no visitation at funeral home Saturday morning.

Thomas Janotta

Thomas Janotta

Sep 7, 2020

Thomas Edward Janotta, age 60, of Bangor, Maine, formerly of Palos Park, Illinois. Cherished son of Lois and the late Edward Janotta. Loving brother of Kathleen (Chris) Miller and Peggy (John) Collins. Beloved adoptive father of Taylor Annis and grandfather of Bentley and Elliana. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Tom worked for many years in...

Phyllis Ficht

Phyllis Ficht

Sep 7, 2020

Services pending.

Carol I. Barker

Carol I. Barker

Sep 6, 2020

Carol I. Barker (nee Walker) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Jane (Allen) Jung and the late Susan Wagner and Dennis (Kathi). Loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 2. Former proofreader at Reporter Regional Newspapers and longtime member of T.O.P.S. Visitation Friday, Sept. 11th, 9 AM until time of service 12 noon at...

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