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Rita Bobek

Rita Bobek

May 29, 2019

  Rita J. Bobek, nee Tarvid, age 68, of Lisle, Illinois, formerly of Lombard and the Brighton Park neighborhood of Chicago. Devoted mother of Scott and Maggy (Tyler) Tieche. Dear sister of Renee Haebich, Russell (Donna) Tarvid and the late Richard Tarvid. Proud grandmother of Eric and Nicole Tieche. Cherished daughter of the late Justin and the late Frances Tarvid. Fond...

Irene Costella

Irene Costella

May 28, 2019

Visitation Monday, June 3rd, 9 AM until time of service, 11 AM at the funeral home. Entombment St. Mary Cemetery.

Linda Soldan

Linda Soldan

May 27, 2019

Linda D. Soldan (nee Erikson) age 76. Beloved wife of the late Warren. Devoted mother of Carole (Daniel) Klinger and Kenneth (Cari). Loving grandmother of Rachelle, Ryan, Jeremy and Evan. Dear sister of the late Charlene Meyer. Longtime friend of Bill W. Memorial visitation Friday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Memorial service...

Jean Mondlak

Jean Mondlak

May 26, 2019

Jean A. Mondlak (nee Martinek) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Mondlak, Sr.  Devoted mother of Susan (John) Anderson, John Mondlak and the late Joseph P. Mondlak, Jr. Dear sister of Marilyn Haas and the late Jerome Martinek. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jean's late husband Joe was the longtime co-owner of...

Linda Bozarth

Linda Bozarth

May 23, 2019

Services pending.

Lenore Keating

Lenore Keating

May 17, 2019

Services pending.

Cynthia Fitzgibbon

Cynthia Fitzgibbon

May 15, 2019

Cynthia M. Fitzgibbon (nee Lazarz) age 70. Beloved wife of the late Edward Fitzgibbon. Devoted mother of Dawn (Robert) Lagioia and Edward (Candice). Loving grandmother of Roxy, Eddie, Angel, Daniel, Elizabeth and the late Heather. Cindy spent many years working as a hairdresser. Visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Monday...

Loretta M. Kuchan

Loretta M. Kuchan

May 15, 2019

Loretta M. Kuchan (nee Sparr) age 92, beloved wife of the late Max Kuchan; loving mother of Karen (Jim) Rybak, Nancy (George) Urban and Kevin (Kim) Kuchan; devoted grandmother of Lisa, Shari (Delio), David, Amanda & Kevin; Great grandmother of Eleanor; cherished aunt and great aunt of many. Visitation Sunday, May 19th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Betty Lou Stahl

Betty Lou Stahl

May 12, 2019

Services pending.

Alfred Axel Sorenson

Alfred Axel Sorenson

May 9, 2019

        Alfred "Al" Axel Sorenson, Jr., age 74, U.S. Army National Guard veteran. Beloved husband of Sandie (nee Smith). Devoted father of Al (Cindy) and Michele Sorenson-Hoffman. Loving grandfather of Ali, Riley, Madison, and Ryan. Dear brother of Bonnie Galatte, Toni Huss, Kathy Craig and the late Jerry Sorenson. Will be sorely missed by Chris, Erin, Jaclynn,...

Mark Small

Mark Small

May 9, 2019

Mark J. Small, age 66. Beloved husband of the late Regina (nee Janutis). Loving brother of Timothy Small, Gregory (Linda) Small, Chris (Gilda) Small and Maureen (Gregory) Lydon. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Chicago Public Schools. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos...

Joseph Adomaitis

Joseph Adomaitis

May 5, 2019

Joseph Adomaitis, age 84, U.S. Army veteran. Devoted father of Lisa Degen and Linda (Jim Serpico) Adomaitis. Many years of service with Alfred Benesch & Co.- Chicago.  Joe was an avid Blackhawks fan and a regular golfer at Palos Hills  and Water's Edge Golf Courses. Visitation Saturday 9 AM until time of service, 11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home,...

Devona R. Singer

Devona R. Singer

May 4, 2019

Memorial Mass Friday, May 10th, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills, Illinois.

Kazys Ozelis

Kazys Ozelis

May 3, 2019

Memorial visitation Saturday, June 1st, 4-8 PM at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home. Memorial service Saturday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

Delores K. Joy

Delores K. Joy

May 2, 2019

Delores K. Joy (nee Sears) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Bernard "Mike". Devoted mother of Stephen (Lisa), Julianna Joy, Regina (Lance) Dale, Christina Joy, Michael (Karen), Matthew (Marnie), Brian (Patrice), Gerald (Sue) and the late Bernard (Patty).  Loving grandmother of 28 and great grandmother of 13. Dear sister of Lois Malone and Gerald Sears. Visitation Tuesday 3-9 PM...

Crystal A. Melendez

Crystal A. Melendez

Apr 26, 2019

Visitation Friday, May 3rd, 3-9 PM. Funeral service Friday evening 7 PM at the funeral home.

James Kapitanek

James Kapitanek

Apr 26, 2019

James J. Kapitanek, age 64. Devoted father of Sarah (Lindsey) Kapitanek, Jeff Kapitanek, Heather (John) Slack and Jennifer (Barry) Hass. Loving brother of John Kapitanek and Edwin Kapitanek. Many years of service with White Express and Vanek Bros. Trucking. Visitation Wednesday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday 1030 AM service at...

Michael Sheehy

Michael Sheehy

Apr 25, 2019

 Michael F. Sheehy, age 66, suddenly, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of Cathy (nee Daly). Cherished son of the late Dolly and John Sheehy. Loving brother of John R. (Kathleen "Cookie") Sheehy, James (Susan) Sheehy, Deborah (Gerald) Novac and the late Gloria (the late Marty) McPhee. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Member of Heavy Equipment...

Lorene Pontarelli

Lorene Pontarelli

Apr 20, 2019

Lorene A. Pontarelli  (nee Lech) age 81. Lorene is survived by her loving children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and other family members. She was former president of the Chicago Ridge Friendship Club and was involved with other organizations and clubs. Memorial visitation Sunday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos HIlls. Memorial service Sunday evening, 7...

Stephanie Wozny

Stephanie Wozny

Apr 16, 2019

 Stephanie Wozny (nee Smielewski) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Edmund "Pinky". Devoted mother of Greg (Sherry) and Brian. Loving grandmother of Alex, Lexi, Aiden and Mia. Dear sister of Lorraine (the late Edward) Slomski, Eleanor (the late Anthony) Cholewinski, Donald (Edna) Miles and the late Fred (Mary) Smielewski. Many years of service with First National Bank of Chicago....

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