Local Illinois Obituaries
Lorraine Koch
Dec 19, 2020
Lorraine J. Koch (nee Dmohowski) at rest December 19, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John H. Koch. Loving mother of Dale (Pamela), Paul (Kathy) and John (Kathy). Dear sister of the late Florence (William) Lucsay. Cherished grandmother of Cory, Daniel (Allison), Jason (Colleen), Sean (Jennifer), Kyle and Shane. Proud great grandmother of 7. Friends and family will be invited...
Carol Juraska
Dec 15, 2020
Visitation Saturday, Dec.19th, 9-11 AM at the funeral home. Funeral Saturday 11 AM from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 1130 AM Mass. Entombment St. Casimir Cemetery Garden Mausoleum.
Maria Gritsch
Dec 15, 2020
Maria Gritsch (nee Merkel) age 87. Beloved wife of the late Herbert. Devoted mother of Corey (Denise) and Heidi (Dwight) Gritsch Martino. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Francesca and Dylan. Visitation Sunday, Dec. 27th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, Dec. 28th, 930 AM service at the funeral home. Entombment Chapel Hill...
Hani Fakhoury
Dec 12, 2020
Hani E. Fakhoury, age 72. Beloved husband of Asmahan Fakhoury (Nee Tadros) for 46 years. Loving father of Mary Fakhoury, Shade Fakhoury, Evelyn ( Michael) Hofferica, Shereen Fakhoury and Issa Fakhoury. Cherished Jedo of Christian, Charlotte and Alexander Hofferica. Dear brother of Evlin, Nabil and Layla. Dear uncle of countless loved nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm with a 12:00pm...
Diana Dellaportas
Dec 7, 2020
Dellaportas, Diana Paula Age 61. Passed away peacefully into eternal life on December 7, 2020. An incredible mother, daughter, sister and aunt. Devoted mother of Steven, Samantha, Peter, Demetra, and Taki the dog. Beloved daughter of Demetrios and Theodora (nee Armatas) Dellaportas. Loving sister of Maria, Peter (Diane Karvelas), Tom Dellaportas, and Michelle (Matt) Pipikios. Adored aunt, Godmother, cousin, friend...
Kathleen Bruce
Dec 6, 2020
Kathleen M. Bruce (nee Werthmann) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Devoted mother of David, Barbara (Robert Peterson) Bruce , Joseph, Eileen Bruce, Peter (Jeanne) and the late Michael. Loving grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Margaret Mary Bruce and James Werthmann. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...
Fred G. Jeeninga
Dec 3, 2020
Fred G. Jeeninga, age 71, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Doeslaere) Devoted father of Fred (Heather), Jeremy and Michael (Christi). Loving grandfather of Alexandra, Faith, Jeremy, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Jacob, Brian and Nathan. Dear brother of Alvena Jones, Steve Jeeninga and the late David and Daniel. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy....
Bernice Bieniek
Dec 3, 2020
Bernice A. Bieniek (née Hyla), passed away on December 3, 2020. Beloved wife of 60 years to Richard Bieniek. Loving mother of Matthew (Stephanie), Christopher (Laura) and Jonathan Bieniek. Devoted grandmother of Ricky Bieniek. Cherished aunt of JoAnn (the late Richard) Althoff and Frank (Kim) Hyla. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Frances Hyla, and her brothers Anthony,...
Amalia Hernandez
Dec 3, 2020
Amalia "Molly" Hernandez (nee Masias) age 90. Beloved wife of Rudolph "Totsy". Devoted mother of Rudolph (Judith) and the late Joseph. Loving grandmother of Jessica (Derrick), Aaron (Nancy), Ryan (Danny), Kerri (Jon) and great grandmother of Aiden, Hunter and Aloisa. Dear sister of George (the late Geraldine) Masias. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM...
Joyce Wiltzius
Dec 1, 2020
Joyce M Wiltzius, nee Hoffman, wife of Robert and loving mother of Shannon and James. Sister of the late Mike (late Sandy), Genne (Norb) Urbanski, late Dan (Tina), Marty (Cheryl), John (Phyllis), Teri (Kurt) Deckelman, late Mark (Linda) and Matt (Kelly). Fantastic aunt to many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly. Joyce grew up with a love for the...
Evelyn McGuire
Nov 29, 2020
Evelyn Ann Nadine McGuire passed away peacefully at home after a 7 year battle with FTD/PPA. Loving wife of John and sister of Vivian (Louis) Kulekowskis. Evelyn was the daughter of Walter and Rose (Ulaszek) Zdon. Her love of art was expressed through drawing, painting, pen and ink, pastels, calligraphy, and a myriad of other mediums. Her styles ranged from...
Thomas Frazier
Nov 29, 2020
Frazier, Thomas, loving father of Lynn (James) Kata, Thomas (Kym) Frazier, and David (Nikki) Frazier, adored grandfather of Sarah, James, Ryan, Carolyn, Joseph, Thomas, Colin, Emma and Olivia, cherished son of the late George (the late Marie) Frazier, the fond former husband of the late Carol Fletcher, kind brother of Jeannine (Bill) Fokken, the late George (Adrienne) Frazier, the late...
Loretta Balsewich
Nov 28, 2020
On November 28th, 2020, Loretta Balsewich was reunited with her precious dogs Missy and Barney and and crossed the Rainbow Bridge to eternal life in God’s loving arms. She leaves behind her best friend and daughter Sally, and her “grandkitties” Orangie and Bleu; many nephews and nieces, and treasured friends. Loretta loved being a nurse BEFORE computers, working the night...
Alfredo A. Pedroza Jr.
Nov 25, 2020
Alfredo A. Pedroza Jr., age 66. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Esquival). Loving brother of Maria Carmen Pedroza, Rosann "Sandy" (Glenn) Newton and the late Theresa Pedroza. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Longtime member of Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. Many years of service with City of Chicago and Cook County. Visitation Monday Nov. 30th,...
George Panagiotaros
Nov 25, 2020
George Panagiotaros, 64 of Oak Lawn and formerly of Nestani Arcadia, Greece, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon November 25th.Beloved husband of Ekaterini (nee Spyropoulos) for over 39 years. Loving father of Teddy Panagiotaros and Pete (Dena) Panagiotaros. Dearest Pappou of Georgeo and soon to be Constantine. Dear son of the late Theodore and Konstantina Panagiotaros. Devoted son-in law of Pete...
Mary Cvack
Nov 24, 2020
Mary A. Cvack (nee Karolewski) age 99. Beloved wife of the late George Sr. Devoted mother of Maryanne (William) Osmon, George (Judy) Cvack, Elaine Daoud and Gloria Mueller. Loving grandmother of Matthew (Heidi), Adam (Danielle) Sarah, Jonathan, Andrew (Katherine) and great grandmother of Aiden, Leila, Evan, Isaac and Alexandra. Founding member of the "Bogan Broads" and longtime Chicago Republican. Funeral...
George Stowe
Nov 20, 2020
Visitation Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9 AM until time of service 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.
Alicia M. Cervantes
Nov 20, 2020
Alicia Cervantes. Beloved wife of Jose Perez. Devoted mother of Ameen, Jose, Javi. Mariano and Anjalese. Cherished daughter of Lisa Cervantes. Visitation Friday, Nov 27th, 9 Am until time of service 1230 PM at the funeral home. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.
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