Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Beloved husband of Sandra (nee DeNardo); loving father of Christine (Todd) Triller and the late Salvatore “Sam” Melant; cherished grandfather of Audrey, Charlotte, and Logan; devoted son of the late Edward and the late Jean Melant; brother-in-law of Bruce (Vicki) DeNardo and Jacob DeNardo; dear brother of many; fond uncle of Nicholas (Monica) DeNardo, David DeNardo, Jacqueline DeNardo (Zach Pierce),...

Jan 13, 2025

Aloysius “Al” Mack, age 100, Proud WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army AirForce, worked at Ford Motor Co. until retirement, avid car collector, longtime resident of Blue Island and Schaumburg, IL and resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Palos Park. 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Annie. 

Beloved partner to Violet for over 30 years.

Devoted son of the...

Jan 10, 2025

Thomas M. Walsh, Sr. Corporal United States Army, Age 96, died Friday, January 10, 2025

Husband of Carol (nee Higgins & Holland) & the late Gertrude (nee O’Malley) Walsh.

Father of Elizabeth (Bill) Stevenson, Mary Catherine, Sharon (Bob) Crawford, Thomas Jr. (Kathy) & the late Ann. Stepfather of Mary Jo Cureton, Peter (Laura) Holland & Carol (David) Kelly.

Grandfather of William (Whitney), Catherine...

Jan 6, 2025

Dan Geraghty was a carpenter by trade and worked in construction for almost 50 years and later in his career became a general superintendent.

 He is survived by his loving wife, Jocelyn Geraghty (nee Quismundo). Son of Caroline Geraghty and the late Robert Geraghty. Brother to Thomas (Maureen) Geraghty, David Geraghty, Colleen Baker, and Patrick (Lily) Geraghty as well as being...

Jan 2, 2025

Karen Souders, a beacon of love, loyalty, and kindness, graced this world with her presence for 78 incredible years. On January 2, 2025, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 16,1946, the daughter of Howard and Arlene Hansen, twin sister of Sharon (William) Kerchner, wife of Ronald Souders, mother to Kathryn (Jeffrey) Pogue,...

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 26, 2024

Funeral services will be private.

Dec 23, 2024

Patrick Michael Loftus, 72, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away on December 23, 2024.

Patrick was the cherished father of Sean (Amy) Loftus, Colin (Malaika) Loftus, and Ryan Loftus. He was a proud grandfather to Sophia, Amelia, Ace, and Kingston. Patrick was the former spouse of Wendy Loftus. He was the beloved son of the late Patricia and the late John...

Dec 23, 2024

Funeral services will be private.

Dec 17, 2024

Sylvia A. Stephan (nee Jonikas).

Beloved wife of the late Paul Stephan.

Loving mother of Michael (late Cathy) Stephan & Shawn Stephan

Adored grandma of Kyler (Lauryn) Stephan.

Fond aunt of Adrian & Jeremy.

Dec 14, 2024

Mary T. Beatty, daughter of the late Austin and Beatrice O’Grady (nee Lyons), born in Chicago on May 22, 1930, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Oak Trace Senior Living in the care of Angels Grace Hospice on December 14, 2024. 

Beloved wife of the late John J. Beatty.

Mother to Therese (Glenn Smith), James (Stephanie), Catherine, John (Donna), Joseph (Tiffany), Nancy...

Dec 13, 2024

Lois (Stroner) Benda, 94, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul, her sisters June (Harold) Davia and Patsy (Jim) Stice and her parents Tillie and Louis Stroner. 

She leaves behind her children Diane (Benj), Bruce (Jennifer) and Paul L. (Erika) grandchildren Gianna, Allegra, Roger (Annie), Julie and...

Dec 7, 2024

Judy A. Castellano (nee Marek), age 77 passed away on December 7, 2024. Beloved wife of 39 years to Angelo Castellano; loving Mother of Terry Stonitsch (Jen Jernigan) and Mike (Amber) Castellano; Proud Grandmother of Terry Stonitsch III and Chloe Stonitsch; caring Daughter to the late Louis and Vardelva Marek (nee Bussart). 

Dec 6, 2024

George (Buddy) P. Gaskin, Jr. 

Beloved husband of Edwina (Cookie) Gaskin. Loving father of Kelly (Paul) Walsh, Andrew (Michelle) Gaskin. Proud Grandfather of Kevin Hickey, Patrick Thoms, Zachary (Heather) Thoms. Extremely proud Great Grandfather of Tanner Thoms and Willow Hickey. Dear Brother of Virginia (Thomas) Patno, both deceased, Thomas (decd) (MaryBeth) Patrick, (decd), Barbara Cockburn, Robert (decd) Donna, Richard (decd) Virginia,...

Dec 4, 2024

Dennis Wayne Kuchan, 93, of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully on December 4, 2024. Born October 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL, he was the beloved son of Catherine E. and Dennis J. Kuchan. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Nancy L. Kuchan (nee Heimbach). Cherished father of Mark (Sharon) Kuchan, Kurt Kuchan and Sharon (Bill) Holohan....

Dec 4, 2024

Jean A. Burke (nee Witry)

Beloved wife of the late Phillip F. Burke.

Loving mother of the late John (Maryann), Tom (Karen Klein-Burke), Bob (Susie) and Joe (Mary Carol) Burke.

Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Mike) Schmitt, Kathryn, Lauren (Josh) Preputnik, Catie, Robbie, Alex, Will, Patrick and Maggie.

Adoring great grandmother of Bastian “Bash”.

Fond sister of the late Al Witry.

Dear aunt of many nieces and...

Dec 4, 2024

Visitation and Burial will be private.

Dec 2, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

Victoria M Chapello (nee Spatola),

Beloved wife of John Chapello.

Adored mother of Jessica.

Loving daughter of the late Julio & the late Theresa Spatola.

Cherished sister of the late Bernadette (Curt) Vesely & the late Julie (late John) Court.

Adoring sister-in-law of Grace Bukowski. 

Fond aunt to Bret (Mythia) Vesely, Jackie (Tony) Bruno & Chris (Michelle) Court.

Caring great aunt of many.

Retired teamster, office manager &...

Nov 26, 2024