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Margarita Mugica

Margarita Mugica

Dec 19, 2019

 Margarita "Margo" Mugica (nee Bustos) age 81. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Mugica. Devoted mother of Philip (Balinda) Mugica, Katherine (Sonny) Shiffer, Dolores Robinson and William (Katie) McMahen.  Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 7. Dear sister of Graciela Bustos Mora, Nelida Bustos Mora, Otilda Bustos Mora and the late Fernando Bustos Mora. She had many close...

Bernice Konopko

Bernice Konopko

Dec 17, 2019

Bernice F. Konopko (nee Buch) age 86; Beloved wife of the late Steve P. Konopko; Loving mother of John (Janet) and Paul (Cheryl); Proud grandmother of Richie and Michael; Fond sister of the late Sophie M. Dietrich; Fond sister-in-law of the late Matthew (late Helen) Konopko; Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews and a friend to...

Paul Guistolise

Paul Guistolise

Dec 12, 2019

Paul Guistolise, age 69, suddenly. Beloved husband of Clarice (nee Sinars). Loving brother of Philip Guistolise. Dear stepfather of Douglas (Laura) Sinars, Damon (Jennifer) Sinars and Melanie (Mark ) Sheehan. Cherished nephew of Frank Guistolise. Loving uncle of David, Michael and Lucy. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Throughout his career and life Paul was known as a...

Edith Klimavicius

Edith Klimavicius

Dec 8, 2019

Services pending.

Cynthia Plescher

Cynthia Plescher

Dec 6, 2019

Cynthia Jean Plescher nee Carlton Beloved wife of Robert E. Plescher; loving mother of John (Mary), David Plescher and Susan (Matthew) Murphy and the late Robert and Steven Plescher. Cherished grandmother of Kandace (Sean) Kennedy and Daniel Murphy, Krista and Jonathan Plescher Proud great grandmother of Salvatore Pattelli, Colton Lucas and Baby Kennedy. Dear sister of Nancy (Ray) Allen. Visitation...

Betty Witte

Betty Witte

Nov 30, 2019

Betty J (Ansett) Witte, 95, left this world peacefully with family present on November 30, 2019.  She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late Henry W. Witte, D.O.  Betty was the amazing and loving mother of Ruth (Ted) Ogden, Bob (Sue) Witte and David Witte.  She was the grandmother of Danielle Groth, Katie (Ryan) Young, Kristen (Jedidiah) Groves,...

Barbara Nootbaar

Barbara Nootbaar

Nov 29, 2019

Visitation Tuesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church located at  8245 West 111th St. Palos Hills, Il.  for 11:30 a.m. Mass.

Emmanuel Tsoukalas

Emmanuel Tsoukalas

Nov 29, 2019

  Emmanuel Kiriakos Tsoukalas was born in Parparia, Chios , Greece on October 14, 1944. He came to America after serving in the Greek Navy. He met and wed Laureen Tsoukalas (née DeChristopher) and raised three children together, Kiriakos, Calliope, and Cristoforos. He was a devoted husband and father who loved to host family meals, garden, and bake koulourakia. He...

Charlotte Jodlowski

Charlotte Jodlowski

Nov 28, 2019

Visitation Thursday, Dec.5th 9 AM until time of service 12 noon at the funeral home. 

Daniel Finnegan

Daniel Finnegan

Nov 27, 2019

Daniel P. Finnegan Jr, age 58, U.S. Air Force veteran. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Gedwill). Devoted father of Daniel P. III (Angela) and Megan Finnegan. Loving grandfather of five boys and one girl. Dear brother of Jeanne McDermott, Brian Finnegan and Becky Daly. Longtime member of I.B.E.W. Local #134 and former commander of Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post #991. Memorial...

Wendy Power

Wendy Power

Nov 24, 2019

Visitation Saturday, November 30, 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Chapel Service 4:00 p.m. Interment private.

Walter Berkowicz

Walter Berkowicz

Nov 23, 2019

Walter A. Berkowicz Sr., age 86, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Mazur). Devoted father of Francis (Janet), Walter Jr. (Julie) and Michael (Barbra). Loving grandfather of Walter III, Paul, Marc, Alexandra and Gabrielle. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Member of Central Park Post #1028- American Legion, Let's Polka USA, Senior...

Aiden Alexander Paloucek

Aiden Alexander Paloucek

Nov 22, 2019

  Aiden Alexander Paloucek passed away in the loving embrace of his family on November 22, 2019. Aiden was born on September 15, 2019 to Alissa Paloucek and Carlos H. Marquez Jr. Despite his short time here on Earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him. Aiden was most happy when being snuggled by those...

Robert Kasko

Robert Kasko

Nov 18, 2019

Services pending.

James Kirby

James Kirby

Nov 15, 2019

 James D. Kirby, age 92, U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. (nee Speese). Devoted father of Meg (Tom) Noone and Kim Kirby. Loving grandfather of Shannon Aardema, Heather Yandel, Kelli Molck, Kerbi Seabolt and great granfather of 8. Special friend of Lenora Nape. Member of Palos Memorial American Legion Post...

Robert F Kuecher Jr

Robert F Kuecher Jr

Nov 11, 2019

Memorial Mass Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 11 30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St.,  Palos Hills.

Margaret P. Gray

Margaret P. Gray

Nov 9, 2019

Margaret P. Gray (nee Brooks) age 73. Beloved wife of Donald. Devoted mother of Diane Gray and Steven (Christine). Loving grandmother of Teagan, Jaydon, Wyatt and Kellyn. Dear sister of Arlene Katauskas and Rita Conner. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 11 AM service at the funeral home. Express...

Arunas Dukauskas

Arunas Dukauskas

Nov 9, 2019

Memorial visitation Saturday, Nov. 16th 3-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorial service Saturday evening, 6 PM at the funeral home.

Craig Yort

Craig Yort

Nov 6, 2019

Services pending.

Lora Schmidt

Lora Schmidt

Nov 1, 2019

Visitation Tuesday 9 AM until time of service, 11 AM. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery.

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