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Joseph J. Mc Clowry

Joseph J. Mc Clowry

Apr 30, 2014

Joseph J. Mc Clowry, age 96. Loving husband of the late Gertrude for 66 years. Survived by his 9 children: Joan (Robert) Quillman, Alice Feeney Doherty, James (Mary Ellen) Mc Clowry, Daniel (Michaelle) Mc Clowry, Richard Mc Clowry, Celeste "Letty" (Tom) Keefe, Joseph (fiancé-Mary Madden) McClowry Jr., Therese (fiancé- Steve Barry)  Mc Clowry and Laura (Russell) Showalter. Grandfather of 20 and...

Claudette Nagel

Claudette Nagel

Apr 30, 2014

Memorial visitation Tuesday 3-9PM.  Memorial Mass Wednesday 1030AM St. Michael Church, Orland Park.

Linda Laurencell

Linda Laurencell

Apr 29, 2014

    Linda M. Laurencell (nee Schlegel) age 68. Loving wife of the late Philip A.  Devoted mother of Phyllis (Rick) Simpson,  Patrice "Therese" Laurencell and Philip J. Laurencell.  Dear grandmother of Ryan and Emily Simpson. Beloved sister of Marlene Rybicki,  Roberta "Bobbie" Diamond, and the late Darlene Schlegal.  40 years of service with Jewel Foods. Linda was also a member...

Robert Vanderveen

Robert Vanderveen

Apr 18, 2014

Robert Vander Veen, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Kerner) for 63 years. Devoted father of Michael (Gerri) and Edward (Alice). Loving grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dear brother of Marian and the late George and William. Memorial Mass Saturday May 17th, 1030AM at Most Holy Redeemer Church, Evergreen Park. Interment private. Express...

John Roth

John Roth

Apr 17, 2014

ROTH   WITH FLAG   TO APPEAR IN SUN TIMES AND SOUTHTOWN MONDAY 4-21-14    John W. Roth, age 77, of Hickory Hills, formerly of Roberts Park. U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved husband of Janice (nee La Vela). Devoted father of Donald (Jennifer) Roth, Victor (Karen) Roth, Harold (Marta) Wilkinson, Scott Wilkinson, T.J. (Carrie) Christie and the late Patrick (Amy)...

Alice Puriski

Alice Puriski

Apr 16, 2014

     Alice M. Puriski (nee Oswald) age 85. Beloved wife of Edward. Devoted mother of Kathy (Michael) Campbell, Sherry (John) Fiorenza, Edward (Olivia) and Greg (Paula) . Loving grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 10. Visitation Monday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Tuesday 9AM from the funeral home to...

Gail Barney

Gail Barney

Apr 14, 2014

Memorial Visitation Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:00 am until time of service 12:30 pm.

Celine O'Connor

Celine O'Connor

Apr 13, 2014

Services pending.

Lawrence L. Herm Sr.

Lawrence L. Herm Sr.

Apr 7, 2014

   Lawrence L. Herm Sr., age 79. Beloved husband of Loretta (D’Amore). Devoted father of Lawrence L. Jr.(Susan) and Rita (Greg) Barabasz. Loving grandfather of  Ryan(Joanna), Eric (Blair), Zachary, Emily and Stephen.  Larry was very active and involved with his beloved Sacred Heart Parish . He was  devoted to his wife and children, and found much enjoyment following his grandchildren’s...

Anthony Skimel

Anthony Skimel

Apr 4, 2014

   Anthony V. Skimel, age 65, U.S. Navy veteran. Beloved husband of Marguerite (nee Kroll). Devoted father of Michael(Jessica), Jean-Marie (Richard) Santiago and Thomas(Christine) . Loving grandfather of Michael, Richard, Jacob and Gabriel. Dear brother of Theresa(John) Pecosini. Many years of service with  RICOH and Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Visitation Monday 3-9PM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral...

George Christopher

George Christopher

Mar 31, 2014

George C. Christopher, age 90, U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late LaVerne (nee Neugebauer). Devoted father of Mary Christopher, James (Dee) and Carol (the late Kenneth) Primozic. Loving grandfather of Peter, Casey, Faith, Stephen and Sophia. Dear brother of Peter, Socrates and the late Frances, John, Esther, Paul, Harry, Mary and Ruby. Many years...

Charles Zito

Charles Zito

Mar 30, 2014

   Charles V. Zito, age 91, U. S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Beloved husband of the late Florence. Devoted father of Frank (Barbara), Charles (Patricia), Terry (Edward) Arrigoni and Gina (Joe) Bracken. Loving grandfather of Julie, Anthony, Andrea, Joe, Gina, Danny, John and great grandfather of Erica, Danny, Nora, Bria,Joey, Lydia and Katie. Past president of Local...

Cecelia Racevice

Cecelia Racevice

Mar 26, 2014

Cecelia Racevice (nee Gaudesus) Beloved wife of the late Algird-Sheet Metal Local #73. Cherished daughter of the late Frank and Cecelia (nee Balshaitis) Gaudesus. Devoted mother of Joan (Phil) Dittmann.Proud grandmother of Melissa and Aaron. Cecelia, a Chicago native, was proud of her Lithuanian heritage . In recent years , she most loved to spend time with her little extended...

Helen Scarberry

Helen Scarberry

Mar 24, 2014

Helen M. Scarberry (nee Naughton) age 95. Beloved wife of the late Arvil. Devoted mother of John, Mary Anne Watson and Kathleen (Al) Urban. Loving grandmother of Sarah (Paul) Judd and April Urban. Helen was a member of Sacred Heart and St Alexander Senior Clubs. Visitation Thursday 3-9PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills....

Edward Paull Jr.

Edward Paull Jr.

Mar 23, 2014

Funeral Visitation Wednesday Mar. 26th 9-11AM.  Mass 1130 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills. 

Agnes "Aggie" Hackiewicz

Agnes "Aggie" Hackiewicz

Mar 21, 2014

Hackiewicz, Agnes M. "Aggie", nee Crowley, age 61. Loving wife of David J. Beloved mother of Heather (Brian) Setina and Lauren (Charles) O"Gorman. Dearest grandmother of Jocelyn Setina. Fond sister of Marianne (Donald) Ott. Aunt and great-aunt of nieces and nephews.Funeral visitation Wednesday March 26th, 9:30 a.m. until prayers at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Andrew the...

Nijole Abramikas

Nijole Abramikas

Mar 20, 2014

Visitation Monday 10:00 a.m.  until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at Nativity BVM located at 69th & Washtenaw. Interment St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Kathleen Kirchhoff

Kathleen Kirchhoff

Mar 15, 2014

Kathleen “Kathy” Kirchhoff (nee Bax), 67, of Worth, IL, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights, IL. Wife of Donald R. Kirchhoff. Loving mother of Carolyn A. (Todd) Baumruk, Michael J. (Jennifer) Bostedo, Krista M. Bostedo and Donald P. Kirchhoff. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth “Ellie” Bostedo, Jace Bostedo and Brianna Kirchhoff. She was preceded in...

Mary O'Connell

Mary O'Connell

Mar 14, 2014

     Mary E. O’Connell (nee Cooper) age 71. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Eileen(Stan) Jones, Timothy(Kristen), Thomas (Lynn), Mary Ann DiDio and the late Richard. Loving grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 5. Dear sister of Elizabeth(Larry) Nimon. Many years of service with 3M-Bridgeview. Mary was also a member of the Sacred Heart Fun Club....

Geraldine Koren

Geraldine Koren

Mar 13, 2014

Geraldine “Geri” Koren (nee Schreihans) age 75. Loving sister of Genevieve Urbaniak. Also survived by many nieces and nephews, great and great- great nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Longtime friend of Donald Grajek. Many years of service with Honig-Bell Real Estate. Geri was also active in many senior groups and had an active social life with her many cherished...

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