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Janice Roth

Janice Roth

Jun 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Janice M. Roth, age 74, of Hickory Hills. Janice was a loving wife to the late John W. Roth, loving sister to Terry (Carmen) LaVela, Len (Karen) Barnickel, Ruth (Bill) Burke, Tom (Bev) Barnickel and Katie (Joe) Barnickel, loving mother to Don (Jen) Roth, Harry (Marta) Wilkinson, Vic...

Kathleen Orcutt

Kathleen Orcutt

May 25, 2024

Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends and Family will gather at the Funeral Home on Friday 10:00 a.m. for procession to Orland Memorial Park Cemetery, 153rd St. & West Avenue, Orland Park, Il.

Nanci Van Blaricom

Nanci Van Blaricom

May 25, 2024

Pending arrangement

Ann M Marszalek

Ann M Marszalek

May 15, 2024

Ann (Nusia) Marszalek (nee Kolniak). Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Devoted mother of Ellen (Geary) Kuzniar, Sharon (Bruce) Sayre, Tony Marszalek and the late Joanne Marszalek.  Loving grandmother of Christie and Michelle.  Dear sister of the late George (Christine) Kolniak.  Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.  Ann was very involved with her beloved parish, St. Peter and...

Helen Marie Herbst

Helen Marie Herbst

May 14, 2024

Helen Marie Herbst, age 70, a cherished member of Posen, passed away May 14, 2024.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Herbst, nee Opilka; loving sister of Richard (Sandy) and Steve (Lourdes) Herbst; cherished aunt of David and Stephanie Herbst, Heather (Michael) Antoniazzi, Lisa (David) Hillhouse and Katherine (Nicholas) Myers and proud great aunt of...

Jerry A Mnacek

Jerry A Mnacek

May 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that Jerry A. Mnacek (son of Albert & Bessie Mnacek and brother to Martha Kasper) passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 at the age of 95. Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the honor guard and had the privilege to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. He...

Raymond S Chamberlain

Raymond S Chamberlain

May 5, 2024

Raymond S. Chamberlain beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2024. He joins his beloved wife Susan in eternal peace. There will be only one “Chicken” Ray “Mover” Chamberlain. He may have been one of the most selfless men to ever grace our earth. He was loved by anyone that had the pleasure of...

Gerri Helm

Gerri Helm

May 1, 2024

Gerri J. Helm of Fort Myers, FL passed away May 1, 2024Gerri was the beloved wife of the late Frank Helm; Loving mother of Linda Helm and Kathleen Helm DiLella.   Proud grandmother of Kelly (Tom) Ahern, Rachael (Ron) Levy, Nichol (Ray) Collins, and Lindsay DiLella.  Also, dearest great-grandmother of Emily, Evan, Brendon, Bryanna, Liam, Noah, Jordan and Justin.Loved dancing,...

Karen Singer

Karen Singer

May 1, 2024

Memorial Mass will be on Friday, May10th, 11:30 a.m. at St. Christina Church located at 3342 W.111th Street, Chicago, Il. 60655.

Felix Piekarz, Jr.

Felix Piekarz, Jr.

Apr 29, 2024

Felix "Phil" Piekarz Jr., age 82, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024. He is survived by his children Kathleen (Dr. John) Elsen, Larry (Tracy) Piekarz, and Julie (Joseph) Gudeman. Grandfather of six: Kaitlyn, Jaclyn, Colin, Paige, Colton and Jaxson. Loving brother of Frank (Dorothy) Piekarz. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.Visitation for Phil Piekarz will be...

Theresa A. Kula

Theresa A. Kula

Apr 28, 2024

  Theresa A. Kula, age 89, beloved wife of the late Robert G. Kula.  Devoted mother of Donna (the late Joe) Ciezki and Lori (Joe) Majchrowicz. Loving grandmother of Lauren (Travis), Nicole (Jason), Joe (Brooke) and Matt (Carrie). Cherished great-grandmother of Elley, Dylan, Jordan and Brayden. Dearest sister of Rose (Jack) Egan.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and...

Marylyn Pollard

Marylyn Pollard

Apr 25, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother and wife Marylyn Pollard on April 25, 2024. Predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Ginnie Susmarski, Marylyn’s memory will be honored and cherished by her surviving family. Her loving husband John; her children John (Beth Ann) Pollard, Scott (Mary) Pollard, Tracy Pollard and Debbie (Dave) Pollard Pawlowski will deeply...

Dwight Richard Ekstrom

Dwight Richard Ekstrom

Apr 12, 2024

Dwight Richard Ekstrom, age 49 years young, passed away suddenly on April 12, 2024. Resident of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband and best friend to Jean nee Rachey-Ekstrom. Devoted son of Allan and Rosalinda nee Torres Ekstrom; loving brother of Drina Ekstrom and Rodney Ekstrom; devoted uncle to Jose Antonio and Tatiana Chopitea, Alexander, Samantha, and Daniel Ekstrom; dearest nephew to many...

Albert Timpf

Albert Timpf

Apr 11, 2024

Albert Timpf, age 90yrs. resident of Oak Lawn, IL. Beloved husband of Olga nee Tripenfeldas-Timpf; loving father of Susan (Steven) Pohrte and Jenny (Mark) Erdmann; Cherished Papa of Allison and Jamie Erdmann, Amanda (Zachary) Cary and Leah Erdmann; dearest brother of 10 and dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, April 15,2024 9:00...

Paul Kinney

Paul Kinney

Apr 9, 2024

Services are private

Justine R. Casey

Justine R. Casey

Apr 1, 2024

Justine R. Casey, age 89 years. Passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024She was born to Couno and Rose Fico on October 11, 1934. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Casey; loving mother of Donald Jr. (Melissa), Joel (Mary) and James Casey; adored grandmother of Aaron and Patrick. Dearest sister of Connie Fico-Thomas, and the late Antonio...

Josephine Joy

Josephine Joy

Mar 31, 2024

Josephine Joy, age 94 years. passed away on March 31, 2024. Beloved of the late Edward J. Mulholland; loving daughter of the late David and Eva nee Perrin Joy: dearest sister of Irene ( Dominic) Nicosia and the late Marie ( the late Ronald) Carlson, David ( the late Lenora) Joy, Elizabeth Joy, James Joy, Alice ( the late Joseph...

Shirley Ann Dempsey

Shirley Ann Dempsey

Mar 30, 2024

Shirley Ann Dempsey, beloved sister, aunt, and friend passed away March 30, 2024, at 80 years old.

 

She was born March 6, 1944, in Chicago to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Kiaune) Dempsey, the oldest of four sisters, Diana, Pat and Sandra Bort. Shirley loved her family and friends and spending time at the beach in northwest Indiana. She was the...

Lynn K Spielman

Lynn K Spielman

Mar 27, 2024

Lynn K. Spielman, nee Grube. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Spielman. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Loving mother of James and Thomas (Lori) Spielman and Pamela (Chad) Walker. Cherished grandmother of Thomas & Kaitlyn Walker and Lina, Audra, & Julia Spielman. Dearest sister and aunt of many.Lynn grew up on the south side of Chicago and was a...

Artie C. Cucci

Artie C. Cucci

Mar 26, 2024

Artie C. Cucci, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 26,2024 surrounded by his loving family.A self-proclaimed "Jack of all trades, master of none", his many certifications and careers included: Being co-owner of car dealerships, barber, carpenter, realtor, firefighter of 27 years, retired Fire Marshal, and a devoted father.

He is survived by his loving wife, Christine, whom he...

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