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Joellen Stefanik

Joellen Stefanik

Jul 21, 2020

Joellen V. Stefanik (nee Wolan) age 77. Beloved wife of 54 years of John. Devoted mother of Michael (Kimberly) and Maryellyn (Michael) Ryan. Loving grandmother of Jarryd and Kendall. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service at Sears. Joellen was a very creative person and a friend to many. Memorial visitation Saturday, July 25th, 1...

Sandra Reisdorf

Sandra Reisdorf

Jul 20, 2020

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Reisdorf passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 20th, comforted by her beloved niece April at Cordia Senior Residence in Westmont.Cherished Aunt to April (Dan) Vullo-White and great Aunt to Alex White. Dear Daughter to the late William Reisdorf and Agnes Curay. She is also survived by her sister Gloria KerfinVullo, Brothers Paul Vullo, Bill Reisdorf, Erik Reisdorf...

Dan E. Clark

Dan E. Clark

Jul 19, 2020

Services pending.

Joan Rundle

Joan Rundle

Jul 16, 2020

Joan Rundle (nee Smith) of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully at home early Thursday morning July 16th with her loving family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence. Loving mother of Kimberly Rundle and Pamela (Lawrence) Pottle. Dearest Nana of Larry, Grace, and Reed. Devoted daughter of the late Margaret Doyle and Herbert Smith. Fond aunt of many...

Leonard Banasiak

Leonard Banasiak

Jul 14, 2020

Leonard A. Banasiak, age 91, of Palos Park, retired CPD. Beloved husband of the late Tessie V. (nee Staranowicz). Loving father of the late Janice Mary. Cherished son of the late Andrew and Helen Banasiak. Dear brother of Helen Kaczorowski, the late Sophie Skupien and the late Frank. Fond uncle and friend of many. A private interment will be held....

Ellen Kupfer

Ellen Kupfer

Jul 11, 2020

Ellen Middlestead Kupfer, daughter of John J. and Emily (Schneck) Middlestead was born September 27, 1927 near Merricourt, North Dakota where she grew up with 12 siblings. Ellen was united in marriage to John F. Kupfer on December 4, 1946 in Ellendale, ND. They made their home in Palos Hills, IL. Ellen loved her family, opening her home to all...

Thomas McDonald

Thomas McDonald

Jul 10, 2020

Thomas A. McDonald, age 45, U.S. Marine veteran, suddenly. Cherished son of Mary and Thomas McDonald. Loving brother of James (Vanessa Azarone), Jennifer (Kevin) White and Eileen (Jeremy) Mihas. Dearest uncle of Colin, Ryan, Grayson, Alexandra and James. Visitation Wednesday 830 AM - 1030 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Wednesday 1030 AM...

Teresita Holcomb

Teresita Holcomb

Jul 8, 2020

Teresita V. Holcomb (nee Villafuerte) age 74. Beloved wife of David. Devoted mother of Joan (Jaime) Marcelo and Angelica (Emmanuel) King. Loving grandmother of Jeremy, Justin and James. Dear sister of Sr. Edna, Sylvia, Cecelia, Ida, Antonio and Paul. Many years of service with AT&T. Visitation Sunday 4-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills....

Ann M. O'Brien

Ann M. O'Brien

Jul 4, 2020

Born July 10, 1935 in Chicago. Passed into history July 4, 2020, at home; cared for by loving family. Beloved and devoted wife of Frank. Loving mother of Sherry (Jim) Strycker, Frank (Robin) O'Brien, Dan (Linda) O'Brien and Mary O'Brien. Preceded in death by her youngest son, John (Kim) O'Brien. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren: Sarah, Jamie, and Michelle Strycker;...

Diane Marie Bartels

Diane Marie Bartels

Jun 28, 2020

Services pending.

Marion Shore

Marion Shore

Jun 24, 2020

Marion Shore, age 83, longtime resident of the Chicagoland area. Cherished daughter of the late James and Emma Shore. Loving sister of the late William (the late Leonilda) Shore. Marion was a lifelong educator working as a teacher and principal. Visitation Saturday, June 27th, 8-930 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, 930...

Charlotte Haas

Charlotte Haas

Jun 22, 2020

Services pending.

Pat James O'Hara

Pat James O'Hara

Jun 21, 2020

Pat “Jim” O’Hara 88 of Palos Heights, formerly of Burbank and born of Tullycusheen Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo Ireland, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side on Sunday afternoon June 21st. Loving husband of Peggy (nee Dahill) for 15 years and the late Bernadette (nee Doherty) for 37 years. Cherished father of Maureen (Tony) Fischinger, Jim (Pam), the...

Beverly Burrichter

Beverly Burrichter

Jun 21, 2020

Services pending.

Stanley Balzekas Jr.

Stanley Balzekas Jr.

Jun 18, 2020

In Memoriam With heavy hearts, we announce that the founder and president of the Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture, Stanley Balzekas, Jr., passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 18, 2020. His failing heart could no longer keep up with his zest for life. With Stanley's passing, Chicago has lost a visionary civic and cultural leader, an entrepreneur, and...

Lorene Broecker

Lorene Broecker

Jun 15, 2020

Lorene Virginia Broecker, née Miles, age 82, cherished wife of Edward M. Broecker, beloved mother of Laura (David) Kramer, Edward S., and Keith (Erin). Precious grandmother of Danny, Emily, Matthew, Alec, and Vaughan. Eldest of 7 siblings. Secretary to the Dean of Business and Industrial Technology at Moraine Valley Community College for 24 years. Visitation Friday, June 19, 2020 from...

Marlene Merlini

Marlene Merlini

Jun 13, 2020

Marlene E. Merlini (Nowicki) age 73 of Chicago passed away Saturday morning June 13th. Beloved wife of Ronald Merlini. Loving mother of Julia (Glenn) Wilson. Ronald & Marlene were the light & loves of each others lives. Visitation Wednesday. June 24th, 9 -10:30 AM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Funeral mass 11 AM at St. Gerald Catholic Church in Oak Lawn....

Barbara Johnson

Barbara Johnson

Jun 12, 2020

Barbara Jean Johnson (nee Preston) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Debbie (Tom) Mack, Susan (John) Doser and David (Rowena). Loving grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of Mary Lou Murphy, Kathleen Oehmen and Patricia Dub. Many years of service with Bridgeview Healthcare Center. Visitation Monday, June 22nd, 3-9 PM at...

Craig Jones

Craig Jones

Jun 11, 2020

Craig A. Jones, age 61, suddenly. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Hansen). Devoted father of Matthew and Emily Jones. Dear brother of James (Carmen) Jones. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends Many years of service with Tuthill Corporation. Visitation Sunday, June 14th, 4-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral service Sunday...

Daniel Lorek

Daniel Lorek

Jun 10, 2020

Daniel Lorek, age 89, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Schwellenbach). Devoted father of Daniel and Daren (Tiffany). Loving grandfather of Alexander, Dylan, Ethan, and Elliot. Many years of service with Sears Roebuck & Co. Visitation Monday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 945 AM from...

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