Obituaries
Rosemary Ann Suker
Apr 8, 2023
Rosemary Ann Suker (nee Stefanovski).
Beloved wife of the late John S. Suker. Loving mother of James (Kathi) Suker, Pam (Joe) Schillaci, John M. (Suzy) Suker, Karen (Michael) Fanning & Nancy (Patrick) Kehoe. Cherished grandmother of Tina (Charley), Tony (Jayna), Steve (Stephanie), Bill (Jess) Nina, Matt (Beth), Jack, Kelsey, Lauren, Nick (Krista) & Brooke (Brandon). Adoring great grandmother of Rocco,...
Patricia A. Carlson
Apr 8, 2023
Patricia Ann “Pat” Carlson (nee Joyce), of Palos Heights,
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023.
Pat is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald C. Carlson. Loving mother of Laura (Bob) Gilarski, Donald (Kelly) Carlson, and Susan Carlson. Cherished grandma “Nana” of Christa and Collin Gilarski, Donald Carlson,...
Colonel Howard E. Hight
Apr 2, 2023
Colonel Howard E. Hight (retired)
Beloved husband of Virginia Hight (nee Kurysz). Cherished father of the late Allen Stubblefield, Stephen (Paulette) Stubblefield, Pamela (late Thomas) Cairo, Susan Stubblefield & Theresa (Stas) Gardas. Adored grandpa & great grandpa of many. Fond cousin of many, especially; Donald & Lynn Synowiec.
Dedicated retired US Army Colonel who served as a green beret, paratrooper,...
Thomas E. Kenney
Mar 31, 2023
Thomas E. Kenney
Age 77
Late of Horizon Senior Community, Oak Forest passed away peacefully at Avantara Palos Heights while in hospice care from ProMedica Heartland on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Alsip and a resident of Oak Forest for the past 16 years.
Beloved father of Beth Kenney-Brennan (Patrick), Patricia Kenney Oswald...
Mary "Dee" Elizabeth Stuchly
Mar 28, 2023
Mary “Dee” Elizabeth Stuchly (nee O’Toole) of Palos Heights passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Dee is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Thomas J. Stuchly. Dee was the loving mother of Mary Sue, Patricia Ann, and Kathryn Marie (Darek) Jaronczyk. She was the cherished grandma of Reggie, Matthew, Luke,...
Linda S. Koepke
Mar 28, 2023
Linda S. Koepke (nee Chwierut) of Palos Heights
Beloved wife of more than 52 years to Albert F. Koepke III.
Loving mother of Scott Koepke and Heather (Christopher) Brown.
Dear Daughter of the late Florence and Bernard Chwierut.
Cherished grandmother of Allison and Zachary Brown.
Dear Sister to Diane (Bob) Borucki, Gail (Mitchell) Bialas, Brian (Barb) Chwierut, and Maribeth (Danny)...
Laura J. Cody
Mar 25, 2023
Laura J. Cody (nee Kerr)
Beloved wife of John “Jack” Cody. Loving mother of Kelly (Tony) Laban, Kayla (Keegan Schaar) Cody, John “Jack” Cody Jr. Cherished nana of Ella & Easton Laban. Dear daughter of Richard & the late Virginia Kerr. Kind sister of the late Michael, Jane, John & Donna. Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews.
Proudly...
Mark J Flanagan
Mar 22, 2023
Mark Flanagan
Nov 16, 1957 - March 22, 2023.
Mark was born in Chicago, IL November 16, 1957. He moved away from home when he was 17 because he was such a free spirit. The greatest love of his life was music. He was a talented singer & harmonica (harp) player. His musical partners included Jon Rothenberger...
Douglas A. Miller
Mar 16, 2023
Douglas A. Miller passed away at the age of 63 years old on March 16, 2023.
He was born on May 10, 1959 to Walter and Jean Miller in Chicago, IL. Doug attended St. Barnabas Grade School, St. Ignatius High School, Boston College, and graduated from IIT Kent College of Law.
Doug was a brilliant and well-respected trial lawyer, with...
John Michael Batastini
Mar 13, 2023
John Michael Batastini, Age 34, of Palos Park, IL, passed away on March 13, 2023.
John is survived by his son Nicolas Batastini, parents Michael and Nancy Batastini, sister Carissa (David) Lauer, brother, Frank (Anna) Batastini, and nephew Daniel Lauer.
John was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Michael and Nancy Batastini on June 29, 1988.
John loved working with...
Rosemary Riordan
Mar 13, 2023
Rosemary Riordan (nee Cicero) of a suburb of Chicago passed away on Monday, March 13th, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late; Phillip and Frances Cicero
Rosemary was born in Chicago and was the third child of seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her sister Joan (Joseph) Rubino, sister Phyllis (William Miarka) Kishkunas, brother Steve...
Joseph E Ritter
Mar 7, 2023
Joseph E. Ritter, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
Joseph was born the youngest of 5 children to Kuni and Albert Ritter in the suburbs of Chicago on March 20, 1940. His father died when he was 4 and his family grew up very poor where they struggled make ends meet. Working hard was a lesson Joseph learned early on and...
Elenor Ann Hawley
Mar 6, 2023
Elenor Ann Hawley (nee Turk).
Beloved wife of the late Harold Hawley Jr.Loving mother of Tom (Tom Mantel) Hawley, Victoria (John) Terlap & Christine Hawley.Cherished grandmother of Emily, Madeline & Jack.Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces & nephews.
Visitation Saturday, March 11th from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at the Church of the Transfiguration, 12219...
Jake Aidan Kaminski
Mar 5, 2023
Jake Aidan Kaminski was the cherished son of Melissa and Donald, dearest brother of Mikayla and Jordan, loving grandson of Ronald "Bear" (late Pamela) Madej, and Donald and Marlene Kaminski, beloved nephew to Gina, Bert (Krystyna), late Meghan, Colleen (Chad) Hoeksema, special cousin to Zach and Caroline, friend to so many, and missed by all.
Jake loved sports. He enjoyed...
Dorothy D. Ray
Mar 4, 2023
Dorothy D. Ray (nee Butkovich), passed away March 4, 2023. Born February 5, 1932, to the late; Frances (nee Ashenbrener) & Steve Butkovich. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ray. Loving mother of the late Janet (late Mark) Prokop & Nancy (late Don) Tusek. Cherished grandmother of Richard, Allison (Matt) & Lauren (Connor).Adoring great grandmother of Hadley.Dear sister of Shirley (late Joe)...
Ronald J. Fara
Mar 4, 2023
Ronald J. Fara, age 87, of Palos Heights, Illinois passed away March 4, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones after a long lingering illness.
Ron was born April 26, 1935 to the late Joseph and Anna (Trop) Fara in the back of his parents tavern in the Back of the Yards area of Chicago. Ron graduated...
Eleanore Mae Reilly
Feb 27, 2023
Eleanore Mae Reilly,
Beloved wife for 64 years to Ken Reilly, who passed away January 28, 2023.
Loving mother of 5 children; Susan (Tom) Niemiera, Cathy (Bill) Madura, Jeff (Gail) Reilly, Michelle (Bob) Holesha and Doug Reilly.
Adored grandmother to Tom, Lauren, Zak, Julia, Sean, Adam, Ethan, and Annie and Great Grandmother to Aiden & Shelby....
Robert T. Pehanich
Feb 25, 2023
Robert Thomas Pehanich:
Age 79, of Crestwood, IL, passed away on February 25th, 2023.
Robert is survived by his wife, Pamela Pehanich, brother, William Pehanich, 3 loving children, Robert Pehanich, Russell (Marybeth) Pehanich, Laurel (Michael) Gass, and niece, Renee Pehanich. Robert was a loving grandfather to Reese, Amanda and Elizabeth. Robert is preceded in death by his parents,...
Marie Elise Bauchwitz (nee Nett)
Feb 21, 2023
Marie Elise Bauchwitz (nee Nett), retired Vice-President of Chicago City Bank & Trust Company in Chicago passed away on February 21, 2023 at the age of 101.
Married to the late Frederick David Bauchwitz for 29 years.Beloved mother of Carol (David) Falc, Patricia (William) Dinnon, Henry (Julia) Bauchwitz & John (Catherine) Bauchwitz.Loving grandmother of Lynnette (Michael), Matthew (Lora), Michael (Molly),...
