Local Illinois Obituaries
Henry Fortier
Jun 25, 2015
Henry Joseph Fortier, age 88 of Chicago passed peacefully on June 25, 2015. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 59 years, Dawn. Loving father of Lesley (Jim) Jercich, Dr. Glen (Michelle), Jill (Rick) Engel, Dr. Paul (Susan), Gary (Melissa), Philip (Moira), Dennis (Cindy) and Christopher (Heidi). Dear grandfather of Jack, Tori, Buck, Beau, Bailey, Blake, Regina, Thomas, Matthew,...
Catherine Tucker
Jun 23, 2015
Catherine Tucker (nee Schwellenbach) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Leonard. Devoted mother of Patricia (the late Edward) Wind, Mary Lou (Thomas) Rasmussen, Leonard (Margaret) and Lawrence (Patti). Loving grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 15. Dear sister of 8. Visitation Thursday, June 25th, 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral...
Brenda Slowinski
Jun 23, 2015
SLOWINSKI, BRENDA “BREN” (NEE NEUROHR). June 23, 2015. Beloved wife of Pete. Loving sister of the late Jean (late Bob Reiman), the late Evelyn (Don Grimmenga), Chuck (late Claire Capperino), the late Rosemary Bennett, Phil (Barbara Capperino), the late Fran (late Alan Packwood), and the late Carol (late Frank Spizzirri). Fond sister-in-law of Dolores(Donald) Rhoney and Frank (Denise) Slowinski. Dearest...
Irene Pecelunas
Jun 22, 2015
Irene C. Pecelunas (nee Hetaler) age 93. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Devoted mother of Lynne (John) Carr and Phillip (Beverly). Loving grandmother of Bryan Sabuco, Grant Pecelunas, Emily Pecelunas and great grandmother of Savannah Lynne Sabuco. Dear sister of Jeannette Worker and the late Joseph Hetaler and Lillian Adams. Many years of service with Crown Industries-Chicago. Visitation Monday...
Richard Johnson
Jun 20, 2015
Richard P. Johnson, age 90, U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient of World War II. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Preston) . Devoted father of Debbie (Tom) Mack, Susan (John) Doser and David (Rowena). Loving grandfather of 7 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Carol Schmitt. Many years of service with Teamster Local #705 and member of...
Timothy C. Reedy
Jun 20, 2015
Timothy C. Reedy, age 46, suddenly, of Northern Ohio, formerly of the Chicagoland area. U.S. Marine veteran of Desert Storm. Cherished son of Mary and the late James. Loving brother of James, Marie (Richard) Chancey, Eileen (Michael) Malony and Margaret (Thomas) Voss. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation Friday morning, 9-11AM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral...
James Garcia Jr.
Jun 19, 2015
Memorial visitation Sunday, June 28, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Chapel Service 7:00 p.m.
Ralph Van Scoyk
Jun 19, 2015
Visitation Wednesday 3-9PM. Funeral service Wednesday evening 7pm at the funeral home.
Thomas Spalla
Jun 6, 2015
Thomas M. Spalla, age 53, suddenly. Father of Angela La Placa, Mary Spalla and Roseanna Spalla. Cherished son of Rosalie (nee Grieco) and the late Louis "Duke" Spalla. Loving brother of Louis Spalla. Dear uncle of Louis Spalla. Tom spent many years working as an union carpenter in the Chicagoland area. Memorial visitation Saturday June 27th, 9-11AM at the Palos-Gaidas...
Peter Chiagouris
Jun 6, 2015
Peter L. Chiagouris, 88 years old. Beloved husband of Helen, nee Gregorakos. Loving father of Kathryn (David) Heiser and Louis Chiagouris. Proud Papou of Adam and Sophia Heiser. Dear brother of George (Connie) Chiagouris and Tina (Constantine) Karres. Devoted son of the late Louis and Ekaterine. Fond Cousin and Uncle to many in the Chicago area. Born in Louka Greece,...
Evelyn H. Loch
Jun 6, 2015
Evelyn H. Loch (nee) Lushnia, 74 of Hickory Hills, formerly of Brighton Park Chicago unexpectedly left to be with the Lord on Saturday June 6th, 2015 at Advocate Christ Hospital Center in Oak Lawn with family at her side. Beloved and devoted wife of Edward for 54 years. Dearest Mother of Susan (Joe) Walters, Ken (Bonnie) Loch, Sharon (Tim) Valasek,...
Harriet Scarpelli
Jun 1, 2015
Harriet M. Scarpelli (nee Van Wert) age 93. Beloved wife of the late John R. Devoted mother of Daniel (Jad), David (Geraldine), Jennifer (Sergio) Crivici, Mary Lou (Bobby) Lowe and John Jr. (Migdalia). Loving grandmother of 14 and great grandmother of 13. Dear sister of James and the late Dorothy. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S....
Stanley Hojnacki
May 28, 2015
Stanley R. "Butch" Hojnacki, age 69. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Wisowaty). Devoted father of Barbara Hojnacki, Richard (Jennifer) , Cynthia (Bill) Mustafa and the late Sandra Grau and Christine Hojnacki. Loving grandfather of Jacob, Zachary and Riley. Dear brother of Ronald and the late Robert Hojnacki. Cherished "grandpa" of Michael and Tiffany. Dear companion of Mary Pretzer...
Victor Aleck
May 26, 2015
Victor P. Aleck, age 86, U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Thelma (nee Lewanski). Devoted father of Claudia (A.J.) Pasek, Jeffrey (Janet), Vicki (Glenn Gumbiner) Aleck, Lisa (Kevin) Micks, Christopher (Cerilda) and the late baby Raymond. Loving grandfather of 15 and great grandfather of 6. Dear brother of the late Henry (Elsie) Aleck. Many...
Lynn M. Munoz
May 23, 2015
Lynn M. Munoz passed away peacefully May 23, 2015. Beloved mother of Rebecca and Anthony Probasco. Loving sister of Mark (Tammy), Paul (Chris), Angella and Ron (JoEllyn). Cherished daughter of Shirley (Paul) Velasquez and Paul (Elaine) Munoz. Wonderful aunt and cousin. Visitation Tuesday, May 26th from 4 – 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday 11:00 a.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest...
Roy Olson
May 22, 2015
Roy A. Olson Age 81, formerly of Country Club Hills. Veteran U.S. Air force. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Williams) for 52 years. Loving father of Kurt, Scott (Ann), Ron (Laura) and Lori (Troy) Clements. Cherished grandfather of 9 and great grandfather of 2. Dear brother of Irene Lonnquist and Raymond OIson. Dear uncle to many. Former School Bus Driver...
Irene Berenda
May 20, 2015
Visitation Saturday 9-11AM. Funeral Saturday 11 AM from the funeral home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church for 1130AM Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Raymond Velasquez
May 17, 2015
Raymond Velasquez, age 81. U.S. Army Airborne Ranger veteran. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Calamia). Devoted father of Dina Velasquez, Randall and Nicole Velasquez. Loving grandfather of Tiffany Nicole Carson, Autumn Sky Carson, Austin Raymond Velasquez and great grandfather of Kacen Williams. Dear brother of Phil Velasquez, Joseph Velasquez, Monica Vargas, Mary Lou Ruiz and Angelo Velasquez. Cherished...
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