Local Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Alyce Konkoleski
Jun 6, 2020
Alyce P Konkoleski, (Roman), most adored and loving mother to Diane Konkoleski and son, Brian. Grandmother of Michael, Katie, Daniel and Kimberly. Adopted Grandmother of Maggie, Sebastian and Alex Smolecki. Alyce was a very classy and genuine lady, a loving mother and well loved as a friend, Aunt and Great Aunt. Honored adopted Grandma to the Smolecki family, Balestri family...
Joan Gilkison
Jun 4, 2020
Joan Gilkison March 4, 1936 – June 4th, 2020 In light of the current health situation, the services for Mrs. Gilkison will take place all in one day as a private service. She will be laid to rest alongside her beloved late husband Raymond and Gordon at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip Illinois. The Gilkison, Weber, and Rundle families would...
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