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Geraldine "Gerri" Finnelly

Geraldine "Gerri" Finnelly

May 24, 2016

Geraldine “Gerri” Finnelly; Nee Job; loving mother of Anthony, Ross (Candice), and Lisa (John) Labiak; proud grandma of Jack, Adam, Zach, Anne, Molly and Bailey; fond sister of Roy (Nancy). Visitation Friday 2:00 – 8:00 pm at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday 9:00am to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00am Mass. For info 708-974-4410

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Patrick Deloughery

Patrick Deloughery

May 22, 2016

Patrick P. Deloughery, 62, suddenly. Son of the late John J. and Mary M. (nee Cahill) Deloughery; dear brother of the late Mary “Lila” (the late John) Gleeson, the late Joe Deloughery, Julie (the late Ken) Zvokel. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews. Patrick attended St. Sabina and Leo Catholic High School. Memorial...

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Edward Ryan

Edward Ryan

May 21, 2016

Edward J. "E.J." Ryan, age 71. Loving brother of Joan Lawler, Mary Ryan, and the late Joyce Grabill, Bernard "Bud", Phillip and Jack. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Wednesday morning 10AM until time of Mass, 1130AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery....

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Darlene Kohn

Darlene Kohn

May 21, 2016

Darlene M. Kohn (nee Jahn) age 76. Beloved wife of the late James F. Devoted mother of Doreen O'Hare, Colleen (Jim) Sevik, Darlene T. Kohn, James, John (Colleen), Cathleen (Bryan) Kean, Carleen (Jim) Skarzynski, Jeffrey (Danielle) and Daileen (Mark) Bucki. Loving grandmother of 25 and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Lawrence Jahn, Mary Anne Allen, James Jahn and...

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Jerome Dietz

Jerome Dietz

May 9, 2016

Jerry Dietz 84 of Hickory Hills passed away Monday morning May 9th, peacefully with family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of the Elaine (nee Mercurio) for 59 years. Loving father of Diane (Patrick), and Steve (Cheryl). Loving Grandfather of Lauren, Erin, Kaitlyn, Sophia, and Samantha. Dear brother of the late Dolores, Joseph, and Jean and brother-in-law Maria Morano....

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Edmund Wozny

Edmund Wozny

Apr 26, 2016

Edmund Wozny, age 85, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Smielewski). Devoted father of Greg (Sherry) and Brian. Loving grandfather of Alex, Lexi, Aiden and Mia. Dear brother of Dorothy and the late Florence and Joseph. Longtime member of VFW Post 5079. Many years of service with Illinois Department of Revenue. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at...

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Benjamin Guzman

Benjamin Guzman

Apr 24, 2016

Benjamin Guzman, M.D. age 81. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Calinog). Devoted father of Joseph, Lisa (Miguel) Cornejo and Benjamin Jr. Loving grandfather of 4. Dear brother of Aurora Mia, M.D. and the late Catalino Guzman, Jr., M.D. Benjamin served the community for many years as a dedicated physician. Visitation Friday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday 9AM...

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Josephine Lapp

Josephine Lapp

Apr 24, 2016

Josephine "Jo" Lapp, (nee Suski) age 100. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Bernard Lapp. Devoted mother of Dr. Noel (Christine) Lapp, Tina Lapp and Shelley (Steven) Schmitt. Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 12. Dear sister of John Suski and the late Bea Sendlak. Founding member of Garden Center Services, Past Board Member of Evergreen Park Community...

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Vivian Anderson

Vivian Anderson

Apr 16, 2016

Memorial visitation Wednesday 3-9PM. Memorial service Wednesday evening, 7PM at the funeral home.

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Valerie Tranowski

Valerie Tranowski

Apr 15, 2016

Valerie J. Tranowski (nee Butler) age 65. Beloved wife of Rick. Devoted mother of Brian, Jackie (Tim) Riemen, Matt (Jessica) and Mary (Jim) McGrath. Loving grandmother of Mikayla, Jack, Cal, Kay and Evan. Dear sister of the late Jim Butler and Mary Kay Butler. Cherished daughter of the late Jack Butler, Mary Howe and Kay Crowley. Dearest daughter in law...

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Dennis D Broderick Sr.

Dennis D Broderick Sr.

Apr 13, 2016

Dennis D. Broderick, Sr. Marine Corp Vietnam veteran. Beloved husband of Karen nee Brudnicki, and the late Cecilia nee Veza. Loving father of Dennis Jr., Ronnie Miglio (Marty), Aimee Broderick (Joe). Step father of Dan, Kathy, Gilly, and Toney. Dearest grandpa of Cece, Michael Jr., Kaylan, Daniel, Alex, Bailey, Aiden and Olivia. Fond brother of Rosemarie, Deborah (John) Green, Charles...

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Rita Ann Gonsch

Rita Ann Gonsch

Apr 13, 2016

Rita Ann Gonsch (nee O'Malley) age 76. Devoted mother of Florie Ann Gonsch, Nicholas G. (Jean) and David (Julie). Loving grandmother of 9. Dear sister of Patrick J. (Judy) O'Malley. Former wife of the late Nicholas. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Visitation Friday 3-8PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday...

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Mark Alan Kasper

Mark Alan Kasper

Apr 12, 2016

Services pending.

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Nick Ricci

Nick Ricci

Apr 11, 2016

Nick Ricci age 62. Devoted Father of Diana (Fred) Gillett and Adrienne Ricci. Loving Grandfather of Zac Gillett and Zoe Gillett. Dear brother of Rosemarie Ricci, Kathy (Charles) Leckie, and Rick (Donna) Ricci. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews Tony (Amy) Leckie, Tina Black (Gore), Lisa (Daniel) Huhn, Joseph (Annie) Leckie, Richard Black, Michelle Ricci and Jessica Ricci plus...

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Eileen Ann Russell

Eileen Ann Russell

Apr 8, 2016

Eileen Ann Russell (nee Noonan) age 83. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of Diane (Richard) Braun, Deborah (Joseph) Lipien, Robert Bradley, Christopher and the late Thomas (Donna). Loving grandmother of Diana, Tommy, Katie, Elizabeth and great grandmother of Nathan. Dear sister of Mary Eberhardt and the late Betsy, Frannie, and Buddy. Visitation Tuesday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas...

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Glenn Wyma Sr.

Glenn Wyma Sr.

Apr 6, 2016

Glenn R. Wyma Sr., age 80. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Murray). Devoted father of Patrick (Susan), Joan (Ken) Sawinski, Tom Sr. (Bea), Matthew, Shawn (Amanda), Timothy (Christine) and the late Daniel Sr. and Glenn Jr. Loving grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Muriel (the late Wilbur) and Harry (Joan) Wyma Jr. Glenn spent...

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Giedre Pyzik

Giedre Pyzik

Apr 1, 2016

Giedre M. Pyzik (nee Bartasius) age 51, suddenly. Devoted mother of Kristina Pyzik, Laura Pyzik and Alexandria Mastalerz. Dear stepmother of Daniel Mastalerz. Beloved fiancé of the late Steven Mastalerz. Loving grandmother of Brian Carben and Taylor Carben. Dear sister of Nijole (Ken) Juhas and the late Raymond (Vida) Bartasius. Cherished partner of Chris Hoerler. Also survived by many loving...

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Thomas Cavanaugh

Thomas Cavanaugh

Apr 1, 2016

Visitation Tuesday morning 830AM - 1015AM at the funeral home. Funeral Tuesday 1015AM from the funeral home to St Christina Church for 11 AM Mass. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.

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John "Jay" McCallum

John "Jay" McCallum

Mar 31, 2016

Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday April, 3, 2016. Funeral Monday 8:30 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Christina Church for a 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment private

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Elmer Korhorn

Elmer Korhorn

Mar 28, 2016

Visitation Saturday morning 830AM until time of Mass, 930AM at St. Julie Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, Illinois. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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