Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

John Jasulaitis

John Jasulaitis

Aug 8, 2024

A.A. John P. Jasulaitis loving son, brother and friend.  After suffering a stroke and enduring a brief illness John passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at the age of 64. John (Jonas) was born and raised in Chicago where he went to school and lived most of his life.  He recently resided in Crestwood, Illinois. John proudly served in...

Karl Kimeck

Karl Kimeck

Aug 4, 2024

Karl Kenneth “Red” Kimeck, age 68. Retired Stationary Engineer Local 399. Beloved husband of Starr Kimeck (Nee Rudofski). Loving father of Jason (Renee) Kimeck and the late Ryan Kimeck Fond son of the late William and Lois Kimeck (Nee Sieger). Dear friend to many. Memorial Visitation Saturday 2:00-5:00pm with a 4:30pm Funeral Service at the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home 11028...

James Henry Rogge

James Henry Rogge

Aug 4, 2024

James Henry Rogge age 89. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Gracious).  Devoted father of Robert (Linda) and Patricia Lynn (Dwight) Knapp. Loving grandfather of Mitchell, Michael and Kayla.  Dear brother Gerald (Barbara), Evelyn (the late Edward) McDonald and the late Mary Ann, Gertrude, Dorothy, Charles and Phyllis.  Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Many years of service with General...

Martin R Spizzirri

Martin R Spizzirri

Aug 3, 2024

Martin R. “Marty” Spizzirri, age 71. Beloved husband and best friend of Lorraine Spizzirri (Nee Satkas) for 44 years. Loving father of Krissy (Michael) Vivirito, Martin T. (Fiancée Cristina) Spizzirri. Cherished grandfather of Alyssa Northrop, Steven, Daniel and Vinny Spizzirri. Dear brother of Phyllis Spizzirri, Marguerite (Ronald) Pietrzak and Thomas (Nancy) Spizzirri. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Joseph Terri

Joseph Terri

Aug 3, 2024

Joseph Patrick Terri Sr. proud father of Joseph (Judy), Kevin (Hilary), Angelina (Nick) Franklin and was preceded by his son Michael, passed away at home on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 73. Joe took great pride in being a grandparent of Emma, Daniel, Caitlin, Kevin, Jack, Charlotte, Adalynn, JoJo, Lucy, and Axel. He loved them all dearly...

Irena Kerelis

Irena Kerelis

Aug 3, 2024

A.A. IRENA KERELIENE (AUSIUKAITIS)

A.A. IRENA KERELIENE (AUSIUKAITIS)išėjo anapus š.m. rugpjūčio 3d. sulaukusi 92 metų jos mylimos dukros Dainės prieglaudoje.Gimė 1932 metaisJurbarke, LietuvojeVincoirMelvinos (Korsakaitės) Ausiukaičiųšeimoje. Paskutinius metus gyveno MarcoIsland, Floridoje, anskščiauLemont, Palos Park, IL ir Čikagoje, Marquette Parke.Nuliūde liko: vaikai Jovita su vyru Raymond, Gintare su vyru Kurt, Dainė, ir Albertas, Jr. su žmona Lilija.Anūkai Alexander su žmona Melissa kartu su...

Zina Bagdonas

Zina Bagdonas

Aug 2, 2024

Visitation for Zina Bagdonas to take place on Friday, August 9, 2024 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 10:00 a.m. at Nativity BVM Church, 69th & Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60629. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Kathleen Dogert

Kathleen Dogert

Jul 27, 2024

Visitation Thursday 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church located at 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills for an 11:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Candace Nowobielski

Candace Nowobielski

Jul 26, 2024

Candace M. “Candy" Nowobielski, age 68, was born August 22, 1955 to Harry and Lorretta Smidt, the third of four children and their only daughter. She was an amazing mother and best friend to Julie; wonderful mother to Ronald, caring mother-in-law to Lea Anne and world's best Nana to Emma.

Over the years Candy had many friends, but held a special...

Marguerite Hodek

Marguerite Hodek

Jul 24, 2024

Marguerite nee Noga Hodek; beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Hodek; loving mother of Michael and Barbara Hodek; cherished grandmother of Bradley and Baylee Berdell; dearest sister of the late Phillip (Marilyn) Noga; dear aunt of Gregory Noga. 

Marguerite worked at the City of Palos Hills for over 43 years and was a Trustee at the North Palos Fire Department...

Carol J. Lovelace

Carol J. Lovelace

Jul 23, 2024

Carol J . Lovelace 

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Visitation Saturday Aug 3, 2024 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL. Interment Resurrection Cemetery 

Danuta Ernesta Tallat-Kelpsa

Danuta Ernesta Tallat-Kelpsa

Jul 22, 2024

Ramiai mirė 2024 m. liepos 17 d., sulaukus 100 m.

Gimė 1923 m. lapkričio 14 d. Alytuose, Lietuvoje.

Gyveno Naperville, IL

 Nuliūdę liko duktė Ausra Tallat-Kelpša Di Raimondo, anūkėRima (Jonas) Žiūraitis ir anūkas Kenan Vytautas (Ariane) Gungor, proanūkas Oliver Maximilian; duktė Anastasia (Michael) Cronin, anūkė Natasha; sūnus Mark Antony (Luci) Di Raimondo, anūkė Jennifer Grace; bei giminės JAV ir Lietuvoje.

 

A.a. Danute Ernesta buvo...

Valentine G. Zilinskas

Valentine G. Zilinskas

Jul 21, 2024

Valentine G Zilinskas (aka Žilius) passed away peacefully on July 21st at 88 years old. 

 On August 10, 1935, Valentine was born to Antanas and Maria (Aižinas) in Kaunas, Lithuania. In September 1944, during WWII, Valentine, his sister Irene and parents immigrated to Germany. In 1949 at age 14, he and his family emigrated to the United States settling in the...

Jaime Hernandez

Jaime Hernandez

Jul 21, 2024

Jaime J. Hernandez Age 90. Beloved husband of 63 years to Amparo (Toscano Mata). Devoted father of Jaime L. (Leslie) Hernandez, the late Sandra P. Hernandez, Diana (John) Kraft and Dora (Michael) Sokolowski. Proud Grandpa of Maria, Paul (Kasia), Christopher, Peter, Joseph and Marissa. Adored Great Grandfather of Isabella. Dear son of the late Leonardo Hernandez and Enriqueta Torres. Fond...

Vito VeSota

Vito VeSota

Jul 21, 2024

Vito VeSota, 72, son of the late Vito V VeSota Sr and Lucille (Viliunas) VeSota Retired officer, CPD. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Petritis), proud father of Jennifer (Ed) Leahy, and Julie VeSota, loving Papa of Noah Leahy, supportive brother of Lucille, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, neighbor, and friend.

In his early years, Vito participated in a variety of activities, including traditional...

Yvonne Avgerinos

Yvonne Avgerinos

Jul 20, 2024

Yvonne S. Avgerinos (Nee Teason), age 85. Loving mother of Michelle (Dale) Tokarz, Gerald Avgerinos, Brian (Lindsey) Johnston and Gayle Johnston and her fur baby Sophie. Cherished grandmother of Kevin Augle, Ryan Deegan and Hailey Deegan Great grandmother of Aiden Augle. Devoted sister of the late Barbara Teason. Visitation Thursday July 25, 2024 3:00-8:00pm Funeral Service Friday July 26, 2024...

Rita Slapsys

Rita Slapsys

Jul 20, 2024

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Friday  9:00 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL . Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Dennis Kwiatkowski

Dennis Kwiatkowski

Jul 20, 2024

Dennis J. Kwiatkowski, age 73 years. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Resident of Midlothian, formerly of Blue Island. Owner and operator of Denny's Automotive and Machine Shop in Blue Island, IL. Beloved husband of Victoria nee Ose Kwiatkowski; loving father of Katie (Jay) Morrissey; cherished Pop Pop of Keegan and Macy; dearest brother of Donna (Lawrence)Bos; dear...

William Galis, Jr

William Galis, Jr

Jul 18, 2024

Family and friends will gather for visitation on Monday, July 22, 2024 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  with a Funeral Blessing at 11:00 a.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465

 Private family interment will be held at St. Casimir Lithuanian  Catholic Cemetery on Monday, July 29, 2024

Ernest C Hughes Sr

Ernest C Hughes Sr

Jul 14, 2024

Ernest C. Hughes Sr. Age 87. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Hughes.  Loving father of Ernie (Audrey), Kevin (Sally)and Scott (Lori) Hughes. Cherished grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of 14. Dear son of the late Thomas and Lillian Hughes. Fond brother of Lenora Shamhart, Sandra Kempinski the late Thomas. Dearest uncle and friend to many. Visitation Saturday 9:00...