Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Lenore Russ

Lenore Russ

Apr 22, 2017

Lenore J. Russ (nee La Margo) age 80. Beloved wife of Joseph. Devoted mother of Joseph (Dana), Laura Marie (Joe) Harkness and Lisa Ann (Michael) Diamantos. Loving grandmother of Joseph, Mary, Jonathan, Stephen, Vincent and great grandmother of Zachary, Madelyn and Francesca. Visitation Thursday 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday, 9...

Leslie Goslinowski

Leslie Goslinowski

Apr 17, 2017

Leslie A. Goslinowski (nee Wegg) age 58, suddenly. Devoted mother of Mitchell (Tanya). Loving grandmother of Carter and Aycen. Dear sister of Robert (Susan) Wegg, Alan (Jackie) Wegg and the late Joseph (Katie) Wegg. Cherished partner of Robert Zablocki. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with Hinsdale Hospital. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM...

Carole Botoske

Carole Botoske

Apr 14, 2017

Beloved Mom of Debbi Kelly Monroe, Kevin Kelly (Caroline), Kenneth Kelly (Connie) and Mark Kelly (Carmi). Loving Grandma of Michael Kelly (Kelly), Jessica Leatherman (Jake), Janna Ferriter (Dennis), Kari Orseske (Matt), Paul Monroe, Kevin P. Kelly, Kyla Kelly, Katherine Kelly, Alexander Kelly, and Monica Kelly. Great Grandmother to Ryan, Ella, Shannon, Connor, Declan, Kate, Nathan, and Jack. Dear Sister of...

Blanca C. Alaniz

Blanca C. Alaniz

Apr 13, 2017

Blanca C. Alaniz. Beloved mom of John F. Alaniz, Blanca (Thomas) Boyle, the late John E. (Cecilia) Alaniz, the late John R. (Denise) Alaniz, and Audrey Alaniz (Adi) Perez. Loving grandma of John P. Alaniz, Scott McDonnell, Bianca Alaniz, Karina Alaniz, Christopher Alaniz, the late Nicole A. Alaniz, Frank A. Renteria, John A. Renteria, Edgar R. Renteria, Victoria N. Perez,...

Sr. Salvatore Ciuckyte

Sr. Salvatore Ciuckyte

Apr 10, 2017

Sister Salvatore Ciuckyte, SSC, 93, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 66 years, died April 10, 2017. Sister Salvatore taught in elementary schools in Illinois, Indiana, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, New Mexico, and Ohio. In addition to teaching she also was a pastoral minister for the Lithuanian community at Immaculate Conception Parish (Brighton Park) and Nativity BVM...

Al Skinky

Al Skinky

Apr 9, 2017

Al Skinky, age 76, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Maureen. Devoted father of Kimberly (William) Kubiak and the late Kurt (Carol Koch) Skevis. Loving grandfather of Michael, Steven, Craig and Kara. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Longtime member of I.B.E.W. Local #134. Visitation Monday, April 17th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028...

Sister Angeline Juronis

Sister Angeline Juronis

Apr 6, 2017

Sister Angeline Juronis, SSC, 93, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 72 years, died April 6, 2017. Sister Angeline ministered in dietary services in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Nebraska. Sister Angeline is survived by her nephews, Richard (Carol) Uronis and John Uronis, in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Her parents, Suzanne and Peter Juronis, and her brothers Alex Yuronis and...

Ann Marie Kassel

Ann Marie Kassel

Mar 30, 2017

Ann Marie Kassel (nee Pupinik) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Albert. Devoted mother of Georgianna (Kenneth) Macke. Loving grandmother of Liza Macke. Dear sister of Theresa (the late Faustas) Strolia. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Honorary member and choir member of Knights of Lithuania Council 157. Many years of service with MetLife and longtime member...

George Freeman

George Freeman

Mar 30, 2017

Services pending.

Violeta Karalis

Violeta Karalis

Mar 27, 2017

Violeta Karalis (nee Damarackas) age 62. Beloved wife of the late Chester. Devoted mother of Arunas. Dear sister of Janina Marcinkeviciene. Many years of service with the Lithuanian-American Community. Visitation Thursday March 30th, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral visitation Friday 9 AM until time of Mass, 10 AM at Nativity BVM...

Polly Miller

Polly Miller

Mar 23, 2017

Visitation Tuesday, March 28th 3-8 PM at the funeral home.

Patricia Kamar

Patricia Kamar

Mar 20, 2017

Patricia Kamar , age 88. Cherished daughter of the late Catherine and Vincent Kamarauskas. Loving sister of Anna (Gerhard) Weiland and the late Rev. Vincent Kamarauskas. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Many years of service with Chicago Public Schools as a French teacher. Member of Balzekas Museum Women's Guild. Patricia loved to travel and will be missed...

Josephine Logay

Josephine Logay

Mar 20, 2017

Services pending.

Carmella Folk

Carmella Folk

Mar 17, 2017

Services pending.

Kenneth Acker

Kenneth Acker

Mar 16, 2017

Kenneth J. Acker, age 44, suddenly. Beloved son of Josephine and Eric Acker. Loving brother of Dennis Acker and Sara Miller. Cherished partner of Jennifer Printy. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ken was a warm, generous, kind, loving spirit who will be missed by all who knew him. Many years of service at Continental Nissan...

Michael J. Monaco, Sr.

Michael J. Monaco, Sr.

Mar 14, 2017

Michael J. "Mickey" Monaco, Sr. age 79. Beloved husband of the late Vivian. Devoted father of Anthony (Sandy), Michael J. Jr. (Camille) and Charlene (James) Doering. Loving grandfather of John, Jennifer, Steven, Michael, James and Matthew. Dear brother of Barbara (Leo) Gannon. Dearest brother in law of Edward and Penny Cafferata. Many years of service with Teamsters Local Union #705....

Ann Gizowski

Ann Gizowski

Mar 11, 2017

Visitation Monday 3-9 PM. Funeral Tuesday 845 AM from the funeral home to St. Bede Church, 82nd & Kostner-Chicago for 10 AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Timothy Sawyer

Timothy Sawyer

Mar 10, 2017

Memorial visitation Saturday, April 1st, 12 noon until 4 PM. Memorial service 3 PM.

Josephine Hucko

Josephine Hucko

Mar 10, 2017

Josephine A. Hucko (nee Spaitis) age 92. Beloved wife of the late William. Devoted mother of Jody (Scott MacDonald) and Bill. Also survived by treasured companions, Sandy Claws and Kino. Longtime resident of Palos Heights and Key Largo, Florida. Proud alumna of St. Casimir Academy (Maria High School). Fishing enthusiast, avid gardener and life-long traveler. A beautiful and always classy...

Al Skinky

Al Skinky

Mar 9, 2017

Services pending.