Local Illinois Obituaries
Phyllis Marchese
Sep 24, 2019
Phyllis Marchese (Garritano) passed away on September 24th at the age of 83. Devoted wife of the late Carlo. Cherished mother of Rosemary (Frank) Solecki, Anna (Lance) Thielen and Lucia Marchese. Loving Nana of Lance, David, Tiffany, Zachary and Sarah. Phyllis was born on May 18, 1936 in San Lucido, Italy to parents Enrico and Maria Garritano. She came to...
Michael Trakan
Sep 23, 2019
Michael C. Trakan, age 73, U.S. Air Force veteran. Devoted father of Michael J. (Vicky) and Jason (Kristin). Loving grandfather of Xyan and Silas. Dear brother of Denise Trakan and Patricia Trakan. Loving companion of Pati Ortinau. Many years of service with First National Bank of Chicago and 50 year Chicago Bear season ticket holder. Visitation Saturday 3-9 PM at...
Kathleen V. Kuecher
Sep 21, 2019
Kathleen V. Kuecher (nee Doyle) age 95. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Devoted mother of Robert F. Jr. (the late Susan), Francis, Janet (the late Steven) Johansen, Julie (Jim) Schloss, Gerald (Jean), Kathleen (Frank) Russo, William (Connie), Carolyn Kuecher, Jo Ellen (George) Weeden, Laurence (Leslie), Edward (Evelyn), the late Richard (Patsy) and the late John (Sharon). Cherished grandmother...
Kestutis Krisciunas
Sep 18, 2019
Kestutis Krisciunas, age 85, U.S. Army veteran. Fond brother of Dr. Algirdas (Teresa), Paul (Diane), Ausra (Ronald) Padalino and the late Vytautas. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Kestutis worked as an electrical engineer at Underwriter Laboratories (Northbrook) and was a skilled Boat Captain, hunter and ballroom dancer. He was also involved in many clubs and organizations. Visitation Sunday,...
Winifred Mary Clemes
Sep 18, 2019
Winifred “Winnie” M. Clemes nee Neffley, age 83, of Florida and Formerly of Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Loving Mother of Patricia (Jimmy) Cook, Cynthia Clemes, Jacqueline (Tom) Widacki and Kimberly (Charlie) Hummel. Proud Nany of 7 and great-Nany of 11. Fond Mother-in-law to Sam Devuono. Winnie was preceded in death by...
Jean L. Kruppiak
Sep 9, 2019
Jean L. Kruppiak (nee Sturm) age 89. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Mary McMahon-C.P.D. and the late William (Diane). Loving grandmother of William, Stephen Jr., Kristy, Robert, William Joseph Jr., Jeanine Marie and great grandmother of Sophia and Elise. Former village trustee of Evergreen Park, avid golfer, bridge player and world traveler. Memorial visitation Thursday 5-9...
Robert A. Rybicki
Sep 5, 2019
Robert A. Rybicki, age 80. Beloved husband of Lauretta (nee Rausa). Devoted father of Jennifer Klonowski, Amy Rybicki, Brad (Lisa) and Robb (Michelle). Loving grandfather of Jake, Evan, Alex and Delaney. Many years of service with Central States. Visitation Sunday, Sept. 8th, 4-8 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, Sept. 9th,...
Christa Antonaitis
Aug 30, 2019
Christa M. Antonaitis (nee Wagner) age 88, born in Germany, longtime resident of Brighton Park and 19-year employee of World's Finest Chocolates Co. She was a devoted wife of the late Stasys Antonaitis; loving mother of Dorothea (Bruce) Nawara, Anthony, Henry, Regina (Michael) Merda and Sophia (Jeff) Gale; proud grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 3. She is survived...
Alexander Andrea Parkins
Aug 24, 2019
Alexander Andrea "Eli" Parkins, age 44, suddenly. Beloved husband of Kelly (nee Gilman). Cherished son of Mary Ann and Bruce Parkins. Loving brother of Gregory (Sandra) Parkins. Dear uncle of Isabel and Sofia. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service in the auto sales industry. Memorial visitation Saturday, Aug. 31st, 9 AM until time of...
Blanche G. Sapato
Aug 23, 2019
Blanche G. Sapato (nee Sikora) age 102. Beloved wife of the late John. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 10 AM until time of service, 12 noon at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online...
Panagiota Palivos
Aug 19, 2019
Panagiota (Penny) Tsoukalas/Palivos nee Kourbetis, 78 of Palos Hills and formerly Athens Greece fell asleep with the Lord peacefully on Monday afternoon August 19th, 2019 at Loyola Hospital and Medical Center with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Prokopios Tsoukalas for over 14 years and the late William Palivos for over 40 years. Devoted mother of...
George Williams
Aug 15, 2019
George H. Williams, age 82, U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Lipps). Devoted father of Christine (Michael) Hudziak and the late Carole DeVries. Loving grandfather of Daniel and Connor. Dear brother of Debra (Chuck) Van Antwerp and Julie (David) Neves. Retired Fire Chief of Worth Volunteer Fire Dept. and longtime member of Glazier's Union Local 27. Visitation Monday...
Thomas Sullivan
Aug 11, 2019
Thomas J. Sullivan, age 58. Cherished son of John (Camilla) Sullivan and the late Patricia Sullivan. Loving brother of Carolyn (Robert) Muhs, Kathleen (Matthew) Lennon, John Sullivan and Mary (Paul) Wisdom. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Will be sorely missed by Majestic "Baby". Visitation Thursday, 11 AM until time of service 1 PM at the...
Notta A. Karas
Aug 6, 2019
Notta A. Karas (nee Papasoteriou) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Angelo. Devoted mother of Peter (Susan) and James (Susan). Loving grandmother of Alexa, Nicholas, Amanda, Angela and Andy. Cherished aunt of Voula Dinos; and Mark and George Dinos. Visitation Monday 930 AM until time of service, 10 AM at St. Constantine & Helen Church, 11025 S. Roberts Rd.,...
Ben Norbut
Jul 30, 2019
Ben John Norbut, age 101. U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Mankus). Devoted father of Carol (Anthony) Giedraitis and the late Richard. Cherished grandfather of Perry, Nicholas and the late Amanda. Also survived by many loving relatives. Ben worked for many years in the Menswear business and was very involved with Lithuanian...
Sister Maureen Juozapavicius
Jul 29, 2019
Sister Maureen Juozapavicius, SSC, 92, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 72 years, died July 29, 2019. Sister Maureen served as an elementary school teacher and tutor in Illinois (Chicago and Northbrook), New Mexico, Nebraska, and Florida, guidance counselor and teacher at Maria High School, and as pastoral care associate at Holy Cross Hospital. Sister Maureen is...
William Ivy
Jul 29, 2019
William L. Ivy, age 55. Beloved husband of Michele (nee Guistolise). Devoted father of Nicholas Ivy and Alexandra Ivy. Dear brother of Danny Ivy and Sherrie Pazera. Cherished son of Sharon and the late William T. Ivy. Many years of service with Best Way Home Improvement. Memorial visitation Saturday, 2 PM until time of service 7 PM at the Palos-Gaidas...
Jennifer M Lestinsky
Jul 29, 2019
Visitation for Jennifer M. Lestinsky will be Saturday, August 3rd from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service at 8:00 p.m. Age 35.Beloved daughter of Frank and Laura C. Lestinsky.Loving sister of Frank A., Carl A., and James A. Lestinsky.In lieu of flowers, donations to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone CircleJoliet, IL 60431, http://joliethospice.org/gifts-in-memoriam.html
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