Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph Sterling Goddard Jr of Palos Heights passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 17 at age 85. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Carol (nee Zetek); his two daughters Laura Goddard Amann (Rob) and Leslie Goddard Allardice (Bruce); as well as his four grandchildren, Lizzie, Caroline, Annie, and Robbie. 

Joe worked for the Chicago Sun-Times for...

Feb 14, 2023

 

Robert E. Knoerzer

Robert “Bob” Knoerzer, aged 95, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on February 14th, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.

Adoring husband of Patricia (nee Wereldsma) Knoerzer. Loving father of Susan (the late Dean Wharton) Knoerzer, Robert (Mary Louise) Knoerzer, Thomas Knoerzer, and Mary Pat (Daniel) Polk.

Dear brother of the late Charlene and...

Feb 13, 2023

 

Frederick M. Muller “Fred”, Proud U.S. Army Veteran. 

Beloved husband of Pattie Muller (nee Bryska). 

Loving father of Catherine (Brad) Jongsma & Nicholas (Diane) Muller. 

Adoring grandfather of Rylee Muller. 

Dear brother-in-law of Raymond (Sandee) Bryska. 

Kind uncle of Andrea (Brad) Kuhn, Jill Bryska & Saul Tonielli. 

Fond godfather of Andy Peters.  

Fred retired as a project manager...

Feb 8, 2023

Feb 8, 2023

Irene Cecilia Prestipino-Koenig (nee Petrarca).

 

At rest with Our Lord February 8, 2023. Longtime resident of Palos Heights.

Beloved Wife of the late Dr Frank E. Prestipino who was on staff at Saint Francis Hospital, Blue Island and Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey.

Adored Daughter of the late Charles & the late Julia Petrarca of Altoona, PA.

Loving Mom of...

Feb 2, 2023

Barbara Jane Kimmer Bonomo 09-05-1931 to 02-02-2023

 

Preceded in death by both of her loving husbands, Dominic Kimmer then Anthony Bonomo, her eldest son Frank, and daughter in law Susan.

Survived by her sons; Mike, Bob, Nick (Karen), Jim (Betty), and daughters; Kathy, Daisy (Larry), Carol (Bob); her grandchildren Jennifer, Becky, Traci (Bernie), Mike (Kelly), Tony, Chris, Sarah,...

Jan 29, 2023

Hope Nanian Meguerian, 93, died Sunday, January 29,2023 at her home in Lemont, IL., surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife and traveling partner of Garbis H. Meguerian, with whom she would have celebrated their 72ndwedding anniversary this March.Hope will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Garbis; her children Diana Visco and husband James of Glen Ellyn, IL, and James Meguerian...

Jan 28, 2023

Beloved husband of Eleanore Reilly (nee Zalud).

Loving father of Susan (Tom) Niemiera, Cathy (Bill) Madura, Jeff (Gail) Reilly, Michelle (Bob) Holesha & Doug Reilly.

Adored grandpa of 8 and great grandpa of 2.

Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Fond brother of the late John, Terry & Mike.

 

Today we lost an amazing man and my hero,...

Jan 25, 2023

Linda A. Bauer (nee Berg)

Beloved wife of Daniel.

Loving mother of Josh (Kristin).

Adoring grandmother of Donovan, Jada, Cheyenne & Ryland.

Dear sister of Donald (Pat) & David (Florence).

Fond sister-in-law of David (Dolores), John (Karen), Ruth (Rich), James (Tina), Elizabeth (Carlos), Stephen (Norma) & Joy (Peter).

Kind aunt of many nieces & nephews.

Visitation Sunday, January 29th from...

Jan 20, 2023

Santiago "Chago" Pedroza, 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, January 20,2023. Santiago was born in Mexico, where he lived for the first 20 years of his life. It was there, where he met and married the love of his life Maria "Chelo" Marquez. Early in their marriage they moved to Chicago, where they were blessed with 4 children and made...

Jan 20, 2023

Nancy Lou Czajkowski (nee White).

Beloved wife of the late William D. Czajkowski.Loving mom of Mary Beth (late William) Boyle, Kathleen Fox, Richard (Annamaria) Czajkowski & William (Janet) Czajkowski Jr.Cherished nana and grandma of Monica, Matthew, Shaun, Ryan, Eric & Elizabeth.Dear sister of Joan (late Harry) Jordan & late Gloria (late Ed) Harper and sister -in- law of the late...

Jan 14, 2023

Mark C. Garritson of Geneseo, Illinois,  formerly of Palos Heights, Ill., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the age of 93. Mark was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 8, 1929 to Mark and Elsie (Brandt) Garritson.   Mark loved Chicago sports, especially the Bears, Cubs, and Illini football and basketball. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, listening...

Jan 13, 2023

Jacqueline Sikora (nee Franrick), of Worth

Beloved wife of the late Eugene. Loving Mother and Stepmother to Dawn (Jim), Mike (Neisha), Liz (Brent) and Kelly (Dave). Cherished Grandmother gma to Nick (Stephanie), Ryan (Nikki), Meghan, Ben, Alyssa (Luke) Lexi, the late Stephanie, Kim, Kelly, Eric (Bianca) and Alex (Regina). Cherished Great Grandmother to Jaxon, Harper, Matilda and Tallulah. Dear Sister...

Jan 12, 2023

Jan 11, 2023

 

Ross H. Kermer, beloved husband of the late Mildred.  Loving father of Crystal (Ryan) Pratl, Michelle Kermer (Will Shoemaker), Eileen Kermer, Jonathan (Mary Kate) Kermer, and Kimberley Kermer.  Cherished Papa to Kalea (Mike), DJ, Gianna, Hunter Ann, Baden, Hayden Elyse, Prince, Kain, Elias, Annie, Margaret, and Eleanor.  Dear brother of Gary (Nancy) Kermer.  Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Ross served proudly...

Jan 9, 2023

Karen Marie Reid (nee Budziak)

Beloved wife of Dennis M. Reid for 52 years.Loving mother of Tracy Reid.Devoted daughter of the late: Henry & Sophie (nee Kos) Budziak.Dear sister of Richard (Valerie) Budziak & Barbara (late Steven) Gruca.Fond sister-in-law of Gerald (Lorraine) Reid, late Patrick Reid & Rosemary (Stanley) Czapla.Kind aunt, great aunt, cousin & friend of many.

Visitation Friday,...

Jan 7, 2023

Vucinic, Mary T. (nee Perisin)

 

Beloved wife of the late Edward.

Loving mother of Edward C, Michael (Andrea), Thomas, Robert (Mary Ann) and Phillip(Adriana).

Dearest grandmother of Kevin, Roman, Maja, Noah, Issa, Nina, and Niko. Proceeded in death by brothers Peter, Lorenc, and Nick.

Fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. 

 

Member of Sloboda Lodge...

Jan 4, 2023

Margaret Ann Gilligan “PEGGY”, Kindhearted & Generous, she was a dedicated Supervisor for 44 years at Catholic Charities, Avid World Traveler & Devoted Catholic.

Loving daughter of the late: Joseph & Rose (nee Yore) Gilligan.Dear sister of the late Peter (late Dorothea) Gilligan, late Mary Rita Petka & late Francis (Jean) Gilligan.Fond aunt of 17 & great aunt of 9.

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Jan 2, 2023

Joseph M. Grigus, Osco Pharmacist for over 30 years & Former Business Agent for the Teamsters Local 714.

Beloved husband of Marjorie Grigus (nee Simon).Loving father of Kimberly (Lawrence) Kuchta, Kristine Wells, Lisa (Donald Jr.) Gerry & Juliane (Kevin) Cygan.Cherished grandfather of Kirsten (Michael) Fornaris, Jennifer (Ross) Brucker, Samantha (Michael) Howard and Emily & Benjamin Cygan.Adoring great grandfather of Reese...

Jan 1, 2023

Thomas “BIG T” of Hickory Hills, Illinois, passed peacefully on 1/1/2023. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 13, 1940. He was the beloved husband of his loving wife, Ingrida (Inga). He was also survived by his former spouse, Judith Davis, who they shared two loving children, Mike (Darien) Davis and Suzanne (John) Daly. Tom was the proud grandfather...