Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

The charming and delightful Monica Larakers passed away on October 14th with her daughter Kate by her side. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert, whom she lovingly referred to as her “spoiled brat.” To her great sorrow she also outlived her sister, and closest confidant Karen Koenig and two of her adored children, Diane (Welenc) and...

Oct 13, 2023

Funeral service will be private.

Oct 10, 2023

Frank Albert Zagata of Palos Heights and Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved brother, Joe, and his nephew, John, on October 10, 2023 at 10:59 PM.Known as “Frankie” to his family, he was born on May 9, 1934 on the South Side of Chicago to Genevieve (Jurcziak) and John Zagata, Sr. He was the beloved husband...

Oct 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father John P. Gabriel on October 10, 2023. He was preceded by his loving wife, Kathleen (nee Saunders) of 51 years as well as his parents, Gertrude (nee Mueller) and John Gabriel. He is lovingly remembered by his children, Jennifer (Kevin) Weiler, Lisa Dean, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Sawyer,...

Oct 9, 2023

Hugh Andrew Combs (“Andy”),

Beloved child of God, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at age 67. He was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Born at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama to Jack Combs and the late Gail Kelly. 

Andy graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1977 and earned his Masters of Religion at Trevecca Nazarene...

Oct 5, 2023

Lubin V. Masibay, Sr. 

Lubin Vistal Masibay, Sr. of Tinley Park, IL passed peacefully on October 5, 2023. He was born in the Philippines on November 1, 1940.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Igmedia "Medy" Masibay; his children Roxanne "Bambi" Masibay and Lubin "Juni" (Angela) Masibay, Jr.; his sisters Emma (Fred) Kellner, Marlene (Rolando) Alejos and...

Oct 4, 2023

It is with great sorrow that the family of Laurie Ach (nee Russell), a wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend, announcesher passing. 

The loves of her life were her husband, Richard, and children, Gabriella and Tristan. She was the loving sister of Judy (Michael) Shields and dear daughter of the late Sheila Russell. She will be forever missed by countless cousins, sisters and brothers in-law, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors. 

She poured her heart into taking...

Oct 2, 2023

Funeral service will be private.

Oct 1, 2023

 

Karyl (Ronberg) Ritter October 24, 1943 — October 1, 2023 Karyl Ritter, 79, of Homer Glen passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was the loving wife of 55 years to Joseph, whom she met while working at The Chicago Steel Company.  Karyl, despite her small stature, was a force of nature.  The only match of her spirit...

Oct 1, 2023

Mary Lou Pieper (Sterba),

Age 91, entered into Heaven on October 1st.

Loving wife of Ken and former wife and friend of Bob Sterba. Precious mother of Deborah (Dave) McDaniel, Bob (Pamela) Sterba, David (Patricia) Sterba & Linda (Lawrence) Fox. Cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Dorothy. Devoted daughter of the late: Era and William...

Sep 30, 2023

Jean M. Vevers (nee Cahill),

Jean was born and raised on the southside of Chicago by her loving parents Walter and Marie Cahill.   Jean was always a very good student and throughout her education was very active in many school activities and clubs.   

She was devoted to her older brother Robert (Bob).   While he was serving our...

Sep 24, 2023

Inurnment will be private.

Sep 22, 2023

John Patrick Lally was born on September 27, 1959, the second of three children born to Mary (nee: Scanlon) and the late Thomas Lally in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Along with his sister Sheila and brother Tom, he was reared in Palos Heights, Illinois.  He attended St. Alexander School, graduated from Alan B. Shepard High School and attended Devry University.

John worked as a sterilization technician at Christ Hospital in Oak...

Sep 21, 2023

Funeral services will be private.

Sep 20, 2023

Sep 18, 2023

Cynthia A. Noell (nee Filice).

Beloved Wife of Robert D. Noell.Loving “Bonus Mom” of Jennifer (Steven) Forneris.Cherished Nana of Matthew James & Ruby.Devoted Daughter of the late; Carmen & Lena (nee Perna) Filice.Dear Sister of Elaine Sasso & late Robert (Pat) Filice.Kind Aunt of Marian (Bob) Ostrowski, John (late Connie) Sasso, Marie (Julie) Sasso, John (Jacquelyne Murray) Filice, Heather (Cliff)...

Sep 16, 2023

Paul Dennis Nystedt, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Aiken, South Carolina. He was born on December 27, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to his parents Gunnar Nystedt and Evelyn (Olson) Nystedt. Paul leaves behind cherished memories and a legacy that will live on in the hearts of his loved ones.

Graduating with a...

Sep 16, 2023

Brad F. Tolman,

Beloved husband of the late Katherin C. Tolman (nee Sibley). Loving dad of Delight (Arnolfo) Gallano & the late Jason. Devoted son of the late Alton & Delight Tolman. Dear brother of the late Bliss, late Bret, Bion & Bruce. Fond Uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, September 23rd from 1:00pm until time of...

Sep 9, 2023

 

Beloved mother, sister, aunt, and Grandmother Gloria J. Mayer, passed away peacefully on September 9th at age 83. She faced multiple health issues over the last few years with perseverance and as she had done so with everything throughout life, she also faced death her way.   She will be remembered by her family and friends for her kind...

Sep 4, 2023

 

Loving father of Matthew Henehan.

Dear brother of Thomas (Clarissa) Henehan, Mary Caputo, Ann Marie (Dr. John) Hardek, Noreen (Dr. Fernando) Carballo, & the late Michael Henehan Jr.

Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Saturday, September 23 from 9:30 am until the time of Mass, 10:30 am at St. Germaine Church, 9711 S. Kolin in Oak Lawn