Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Sr. Ann Cizikas

Sr. Ann Cizikas

Oct 17, 2016

Sister Ann Mary Cizikas, SSC, 91, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 68 years, died October 17, 2016. Sister Ann, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin taught in the primary and middle grades in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, prior to getting her degree in nursing and serving as a nurse in Pennsylvania and Illinois. Sister Ann was preceded...

Lucille Ve Sota

Lucille Ve Sota

Oct 13, 2016

Lucille A. Ve Sota (nee Viliunas) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Vito-retired CPD. Devoted mother of Lucille (Robert) Jones and Vito (Barbara). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Ed) Leahy and Julie Ve Sota. Great grandmother of Noah Leahy. Dear sister of Joseph (Ruth) Viliunas, the late Bernice (Stan) Kasarski, Josephine (Casimir) Ciurinskas and Ann (Adam) Dillert. Dearest aunt of...

Selma Janusas

Selma Janusas

Oct 9, 2016

Friends and family will gather at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery (office) on Monday, Oct. 17th, 11AM for graveside service.

Barbara Hardin

Barbara Hardin

Oct 1, 2016

Barbara A. Hardin Nee Mc Corkle Beloved WIFE OF THE LATE WILLIAM, Loving Mother of Bill, James(Tracy), and Angela(Eric) Rogers. Cherished Grandmother of Madison and Tyler Hardin, Vincent and Harrison Rogers. Fond Sister of James and Mary(Guy) Tanney.Also nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday 8:45 am from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to St. Albert The Great Church Mass 9:30am. Int. Resurrection Cemetery....

John Fuller

John Fuller

Sep 23, 2016

John M. Fuller, age 66, U.S.Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Helga (nee Tremmel). Devoted father of Paul (Val) and Rev. Dr. Nicholas (Dr. Karen). Loving grandfather of Isaac John and Julia Grace. Dear brother of Sandra Shannon, Fred Fuller, Robert Fuller and Joan Lenk. Fond brother in law of Caroline Eder. Also survived by many loving nieces,...

Gloria Wojcik

Gloria Wojcik

Sep 22, 2016

Services pending.

Peter Buchas

Peter Buchas

Sep 19, 2016

Visitation for Peter Buchas is Saturday, September 24th, from 9:30 a.m.until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Stasys Juodis

Stasys Juodis

Sep 18, 2016

Stasys Juodis, 91. of Chicago's Brighton Park community, age 91. Beloved husband of Ella (nee Turnewitz), Devoted father of Ray (Elyte), Donna (Ron) Sroka and Ruthie (Joe) Michaelsen. Loving grandfather of 7. Also survived by many loving relatives in Lithuania. Longtime member of Siauliu-Lithuanian National Guard, Tauragis and Lithuanian Homeowners Association. Visitation Tuesday Sept. 20th, 3-9 PM at the Palos...

Mildred Baltikauskas

Mildred Baltikauskas

Sep 12, 2016

Mildred Baltikauskas (nee Vodrazka) age 89. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of James (Mary). Loving grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 6. Member of St. Fabian and Bridgeview Senior Clubs. Visitation Monday morning, 9 AM until time of service, 11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery....

Charles Fry

Charles Fry

Sep 2, 2016

Charles R. "Chuck-Charlie" Fry, died peacefully at his home in Palos Heights, IL on Sept. 2nd, due to complications from Alzheimer's at the age of 73, surrounded by his family. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Lucille "Lucy" Fry, his son Charles M. (Lourdes) Fry, his daughter and Caregiver Sharon (Mark) Glazewski, sister Gen (George) Stewart...

Philomena Grieco

Philomena Grieco

Sep 1, 2016

Grieco- Philomena nee Cappetta Beloved Wife of the late Louis Grieco Devoted & Cherished Mother of Dr. Gerardo (Debra), James D.D.S. and Carol Grieco Loving Grandmother of Gerry (Taylor), Jonathan (Morgan), Nicholas (Darby), Daniel, Victoria and Veronica Grieco; Proud Great-Grandmother of Carter, Caleb, Camden, Chase, Lilly and Josephine Visitation will be held Tuesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday...

Barbara Haan

Barbara Haan

Aug 31, 2016

Barbara P. Haan (nee Postma) age 67. Beloved wife of Richard. Devoted mother of Kerri Haan and Kristi (the late Patrick O'Driscoll) Haan. Loving grandmother of Tyler, Marlina, Emily and Elizabeth. Dear sister of Patricia Jedlicka, Doug Postma and the late Gregory Postma. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Many years of service with I.S.P. -...

Spero Nicholas Smirniotis

Spero Nicholas Smirniotis

Aug 30, 2016

Spero Nicholas Smirniotis 69 of the Palos area passed away peacefully Tuesday morning with family at his side. Beloved husband of Alexandra nee Tripodis for 37 years. Loving brother of Andrea(Peter) Sellis, Barbara (John) Karnezis. Dear brother-in-law of Nick, Kathryn (Chris) Tripodis. Fond Theio of many nieces and nephews. Spero and his sense of humor will be dearly missed. He...

Florence Cheek

Florence Cheek

Aug 27, 2016

Florence Cheek (nee Gulczynski) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Paul Earl Cheek. Loving mother of Ronald (Phyllis) Cheek and Christine (Butch) Whitehead. Dear sister of Dorothy Stasioski and the late Chester Gulczynski, Richard Gulczynski, Jean Priesler and Frances Rutkowski. Dearest grandmother of Bridget Martin, great grandmother of Brittney Schlabach, Tabbatha Martin and great great grandmother to Addison and...

Florajane Stefinsky

Florajane Stefinsky

Aug 21, 2016

Florajane Stefinsky (nee Bjers) age 93. Beloved wife of the late Michael. Devoted mother of Diane Stefinsky and Sue (the late Wayne) Coffey. Loving grandmother of Larissa (Eric) Luttrell and great grandmother of Hyla, Cassidy and Jameson. Visitation Friday morning, 9-11 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Friday 11 AM from the funeral...

Genevie Linkus

Genevie Linkus

Aug 21, 2016

Genevie Ida Linkus, age 82 . Cherished daughter of the late Anna and John Linkus. Devoted friend of Sarah "Sally" Pfander, Roger Leyden and Nancy Carlson. Many years of service with Ryerson Steel-Chicago. Visitation Tuesday morning 830 AM until time of service, 10 30 AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian...

Mary Staros

Mary Staros

Aug 16, 2016

Mary Louise Staros (nee Mazenis) age 69. Beloved wife of James. Loving sister of Tony Mazenis and the late Bob and Leroy Gowrylow. Dear aunt of Tony, Jeanne, Cindy and Christina. Mary will be sorely missed by the Staros and Furlong families. Many years of service at Cub Foods. Mary was also very active at her beloved Sacred Heart Parish....

Bernard Halm

Bernard Halm

Jul 28, 2016

Bernard L. Halm, dearest son of the late George and Marion (nee Moran Halm); beloved father of Patrick Halm, Erin (Eduardo) Halm, Pamela (Matthew) Halm-Valleskey; cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Iain, Lucas, and Liam; dear brother of the late William, George, Richard, Joseph and Charles Halm; treasured uncle of many nieces and nephews; unforgettable friend to many. He was a happy...

Jason Allaire

Jason Allaire

Jul 26, 2016

Jason R. Allaire, age 42, suddenly. Beloved husband of Debra (nee Preusser). Devoted father of Michael Preusser. Cherished son of Carol and Robert Allaire. Dear brother of Matthew Allaire and Melissa Roman. Eighteen years of service with Navistar-Melrose Park. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9AM from the funeral home...

Rudolph Hegener

Rudolph Hegener

Jul 20, 2016

Rudolph T. Hegener, age 82. U.S. Air Force veteran. Devoted father of Ross, Kathryn Watkiss and the late Laura Muller. Loving grandfather of Justin and Jacob. Dear brother of Ralph Hegener and Rose Norris. Thirty years of service with Continental Can Company. Services private. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410