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Bernice Marshall

Bernice Marshall

Jul 7, 2024

Pending arrangements 

Donald E. Gehrling, Jr.

Donald E. Gehrling, Jr.

Jul 4, 2024

Donald "Don" E. Gehrling Jr., aged 64, went out with a bang on the Fourth of July. He ultimately passed away at the hospital with his two spectacular children and their cousins by his side.

Don was the beloved father to Heather (Jay), Bryan, and the late Jeremy. He was the cherished son of Diane and the late Donald Sr. He...

Daniel J. Doyle

Daniel J. Doyle

Jun 30, 2024

Daniel James Doyle, age 67. Proud graduate of MMI (Motorcycle Mechanics Institute). Loving father of Daniel (Vicki) Doyle, Rebecca (Timothy) Doyle-McDonald, Beth Doyle, Anne (Ezequiel) Barragan and Patrick (Erin) Christy. Cherished grandfather of Junior, Anthony, Jonathan, Kaylee, Alyssa, Nora, Griffin, Zack, Emmett, Lila, Maya, Ayriana and great grandfather of Archer. Beloved son of Ann Doyle. Dear brother of Terrie (Declan)...

Madeline Nabzdyk

Madeline Nabzdyk

Jun 30, 2024

Madeline ”Maddie” Rose Nabzdyk, born July 26, 1962. Passed away on June 29, 2024 Residence of DesPlaines, IL . Adored daughter of Catherine nee Gabel (Simon) Handzik and the late Chester Nabzdyk. Loving sister of Ray (Heidi) Nabzdyk, Mary Anne (Rich) Mikota, Ken (Kat) Handzik, Mary Claire (Jerry) Hauser, Marge Nabzdyk (Sandy Bocklett),Marcie (Don) Barnett, Eileen (Dan) Durand, Carol (Harlan)...

Mary Eileen Madden

Mary Eileen Madden

Jun 26, 2024

Mary Eileen Madden, 50, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2024 at her home in Palos Hills. Mary is survived by her loving parents, John and Eileen Madden; her cherished siblings, Michael (Kathleen) Madden, Sarah (Terry) O’Connor, and Kathleen (Peter) Dakuras. She is also survived by many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, and cousins.              ...

Patrick McNicholas

Patrick McNicholas

Jun 25, 2024

Patrick Raymond McNicholas 62, of Las Vegas and formerly of Chicago’s South Side, passed away June 25th. Loving father of Kyle (Taylorr) McNicholas and Cullen McNicholas. Dearest son of the late Joseph and Betty (nee Rafajko) McNicholas. Beloved brother of Thomas (Kris), Kevin (Maureen), Terrance (Doug), and Ken. Fun loving uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dearest...

Patrick James Fox

Patrick James Fox

Jun 22, 2024

Patrick James Fox, beloved by all, passed peacefully while at rest, June 22, 2024. Born to immigrants from Ireland. He was known by many names: Patrick, Pat, Pete, Dad, Papa, PJ, Peter, U.P, Fox. A man of significant personality and few words (albeit wise beyond his years), he knew exactly when to pipe up with either astute insight, or a...

Patricia Ann Schane

Patricia Ann Schane

Jun 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Schane, age 92. Beloved mother of Linda (Jim) Heimsath, Gene (Barbara ) Earley, Dorothy (Frank) Bucki, Mary Gail (Ronald) Edelen and the late William Schane. Cherished grandma of 15. Dearest granny of 23. Loving sister of Nancy Czosnowski, Ken Mittler, David Mittler, the late William Mittler and the late George Mittler. Loving aunt and fond friend of many....

George Poulos

George Poulos

Jun 20, 2024

George Edward Poulos March 18, 1932 – June 20, 2024

Visitation for Mr. Poulos will take place on Monday June 24th from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills Illinois 60465. Trisagion Service 6:30 PM. Friends and family are asked to meet Tuesday morning directly at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church 7560...

Joseph "Joe" J. Fleck

Joseph "Joe" J. Fleck

Jun 20, 2024

Joe J. Fleck; US Army Veteran, age 100 years. Resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois, beloved husband of the late Carmela Kostner-Fleck, and the late Helen Fleck; beloved by family and friends. Joe was a recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, Presidential Citation, Infantry Combat Badge, Croix de Guerre, and Good Conduct Metal.  Visitation Monday, July 1, 2024 3:00...

Patricia Macejak

Patricia Macejak

Jun 15, 2024

Patricia L Macejak, nee Czech age 77 years, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late John Macejak; Devoted mother of Scott, Tracie Macejak Miller(Jerry) Miller  and Alan (Holly) Macejak; Loving grandmother of Connor, Claire, Maddox, Victor and Sidney Macejak and Carter and Landen Miller; Dearest sister of the late Richard...

Sharlene M. " Shar" Rossini

Sharlene M. " Shar" Rossini

Jun 9, 2024

Sharlene Marie Rossini (Erdakos) passed away on June 09, 2024. Born to William and Beverly Erdakos on November 18, 1960, she was the sister to 3 younger brothers - Max, Joe, and Jim; beloved wife to John; mother to Christina and Anthony, and cherished aunt to many nieces and nephews.

 

A graduate of Queen of the Universe Grammar School in 1974...

John “ Jack” Nelson

John “ Jack” Nelson

Jun 5, 2024

John Gilbert Nelson, age 93 years, resident of Palos Park, IL.  Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Dolores nee Dziver; loving father of Valerie Nelson Litchfield, Gary ( Sharon) and Ron ( Julie) Nelson. Cherished grandfather of John Litchfield (Joseph Olszewski), Michael (Caroline) Litchfield, Anne (Fidel) Calderon, Sam (Natalie) Nelson, Madeline, Maddox and...

Richard Anthony Cazares

Richard Anthony Cazares

Jun 4, 2024

Visitation will be held Tuesday June 11th from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 South Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. Friends and family will gather at the funeral home Wednesday morning June 12th for a 10:00 AM Service. Tony will be laid to rest among family at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.*In lieu of flowers,...

Janice Roth

Janice Roth

Jun 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Janice M. Roth, age 74, of Hickory Hills. Janice was a loving wife to the late John W. Roth, loving sister to Terry (Carmen) LaVela, Len (Karen) Barnickel, Ruth (Bill) Burke, Tom (Bev) Barnickel and Katie (Joe) Barnickel, loving mother to Don (Jen) Roth, Harry (Marta) Wilkinson, Vic...

Kathleen Orcutt

Kathleen Orcutt

May 25, 2024

Visitation Thursday 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends and Family will gather at the Funeral Home on Friday 10:00 a.m. for procession to Orland Memorial Park Cemetery, 153rd St. & West Avenue, Orland Park, Il.

Nanci Van Blaricom

Nanci Van Blaricom

May 25, 2024

Pending arrangement

Ann M Marszalek

Ann M Marszalek

May 15, 2024

Ann (Nusia) Marszalek (nee Kolniak). Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Devoted mother of Ellen (Geary) Kuzniar, Sharon (Bruce) Sayre, Tony Marszalek and the late Joanne Marszalek.  Loving grandmother of Christie and Michelle.  Dear sister of the late George (Christine) Kolniak.  Also survived by many loving relatives and friends.  Ann was very involved with her beloved parish, St. Peter and...

Helen Marie Herbst

Helen Marie Herbst

May 14, 2024

Helen Marie Herbst, age 70, a cherished member of Posen, passed away May 14, 2024.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Genevieve Herbst, nee Opilka; loving sister of Richard (Sandy) and Steve (Lourdes) Herbst; cherished aunt of David and Stephanie Herbst, Heather (Michael) Antoniazzi, Lisa (David) Hillhouse and Katherine (Nicholas) Myers and proud great aunt of...

Jerry A Mnacek

Jerry A Mnacek

May 8, 2024

It is with great sadness that Jerry A. Mnacek (son of Albert & Bessie Mnacek and brother to Martha Kasper) passed away peacefully on May 8, 2024 at the age of 95. Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the honor guard and had the privilege to guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. He...

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