Obituaries
Paul L. McLaughlin
Jun 1, 2023
Paul L. McLaughlin, Retired Lt. Colonel with 25 years of service in the Air Force Reserves.17 years at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District as a Mechanical Engineer. 16 years at Tuthill Pump in Alsip, IL.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (nee Carrington) McLaughlin.Loving father of the late Lynn McLaughlin, Meghan McLaughlin, Cathleen McLaughlin & Margret (Timothy) Olson. Proud grandfather...
Louise Bugaj
May 29, 2023
Louise Bugaj, age 87, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Northwestern Palos Community Hospital. Louise was born on March 8, 1936 to the late Mary and Alexander Loziuk. Louise was united in marriage to Matthew Bugaj on June 16, 1956. Louise helped her mother and Aunt Annie run the grocery store back in 1943. After getting married, she...
Robert F. Kramarski
May 28, 2023
Robert F. Kramarski of Palos Heights.
Beloved Husband of the late Dolores M. Kramarski (nee Bladowski).
Dear Father of Gary (Debra) Kramarski, Kim (Mike) Smith & the late Roberta Kramarski.
Grandfather of Cole Kramarski.
Loving Son of the late Grace (nee Heinrich) and Michael Kramarski.
Brother of the late Phyllis Fisher.
Memorial Visitation Thursday, June 8th from 3:00 p.m. until...
Robert O'Connell
May 26, 2023
Robert (Bob) Emmet O’Connell passed away on Friday May 26, 2023. Bob was born on June 14, 1930 in Chicago, the son of William and Gladys O’Connell. He married the love of his life, Caroline on October 20, 1951. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2019. They enjoyed a wonderful loving marriage for 67 years. Bob is survived...
Andrew M. Klimkiewicz
May 25, 2023
Andrew (Andy) Klimkiewicz
May 25, 2023
Loving son of Charles and Loretta (nee Massoth) Klimkiewicz.
Beloved brother of Vicky (Bill) Janozik, Karen Klimkiewicz and Kristina (Jim) Meskill.
Proud uncle of Allison, Emily and Mallory Janozik and Brett, Haley, late Kelsey, Sydney and Tyler Meskill.
Cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many.
Visitation Tuesday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m. until...
Elwood H. Michel
May 18, 2023
Elwood H. Michel, Proud U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War Era.
Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Rosemary L. Michel (nee Berndt).Loving father of Guy (Linda) Michel, Kimberly Michel & Jay (Tracy) Michel. Cherished grandfather of Ross, Tracy, Ryan, Sloane (Jimmy), Paige (Quinn), Shay (fiancé Sean) & Blase and adoring great grandfather of Charlotte Rose “Charlie”. Fond brother...
Laura M. Morales
May 17, 2023
Laura “Mama” Morales, a 70-year-old long-time resident of Chicago, passed away on May 17th, 2023 at Elevate Care of Palos Heights. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on June 29th, 1952 to the late Reyes and Matilde Morales. Mama is survived by her husband, Ernesto Morales, and her children, Rosie and Junior as well as grandchildren Junito, Jiovanni, Tyler...
Robert E. Elli
May 17, 2023
Robert Elli, passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 95. Born on October 1, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Matthew Elli and Mary Elli (nee Piskac). Robert was the beloved husband of Violet Elli (nee Dargis), and together they shared a lifetime of love and companionship.
At the tender age of 15,...
Ralph W. Heft
May 17, 2023
Heft, Ralph Willard
Ralph W. Heft, Army veteran
Beloved husband of Marlene K. (nee Schuchmann) Heft.
Loving father of Ralph (Sharon) Heft, Jo Ann Coughlin (nee Heft) and Roberta (Robert) Eggert.
Proud grandfather of Chelsey, Casey, Ryan, Taylor, Shea, Avery (Mark) Sewall and Rowan. Great grandfather of Penelope Pollock.
Dear brother of Carol (late William) Rancic.
Memorial Mass Wednesday, May...
Richard Anthony "Tony" Braun
May 15, 2023
Richard “Tony” Braun,
Beloved brother of Catherine Braun.
Cherished uncle of Alyssa Braun.
Funeral services & interment will be private.
Elizabeth Holzberger
May 13, 2023
Elizabeth Holzberger, beloved wife of late Max Holzberger of 77 years. Loving mother to Elizabeth (Samuel) Rizzo, Karen (Robert) Cobb, and Veronika Kubski. Dear Grandmother of Sammy and Nikki. Cherished "Gigi" of Saverio and Ella. Beyond loved by Virginia, Dennis, Sam, Tammy, Art, Paige and Zac. Visitation Saturday, May 20th, 10 a.m. until time of Mass 11 a.m. at Sacred...
Pamela Lynn Sumner
May 9, 2023
PAMELA LYNN SUMNER, of Webster WI and Chicago IL.(January 20, 1970 - May 9, 2023)
During a classic Chicago blizzard on January 20, 1970, Pamela Lynn was born at Bethany Brethren Hospital in Chicago, IL, to Margaret Grace (nee Deitche) and James Michael Sumner. Pamela was welcomed home by older brother, Steven James and older sister, Laura Jeanette. The family would...
Daniel J. Kolecki
May 6, 2023
In loving memory of Daniel J Kolecki, age 54, suddenly passed on May 6, 2023.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dan Kolecki proud member of Local 73 Sheet Metal Union. Dan was a very caring, fun-loving person and would help anyone at the drop of a hat. He touched the lives of many people...
James Daniel Mech
May 4, 2023
James Daniel Mech, Proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.
Beloved husband of Nella Mech (nee Semeniuk).Loving father of the late; Katherine & James Jr.Dear brother of Janet “Susie” Dierlam, William (Jody) Mech, late Barbara Duke & late Norman (Joan) Mech.Fond brother-in-law of Helen (Shayne) Mowday, Christopher (Sandra) Semeniuk & Edward (Vicki) Semeniuk.Kind uncle and friend of many.James was a retired employee...
Mary Regina Soto
May 3, 2023
Mary Regina Soto, "Gina"
Beloved wife of the late Nestor Soto.
Loving mother of Jesse (Julie) Santiago, Orlando Soto & Nilo Soto.
Cherished Grandma of Emma and Alex Santiago.
Dear sister of Santa (Michael) Castillo, Anthony (Lupe) Rojas, late Dolores "Chicka" (late Bill) Mathis, late Jesse Rojas, late Louis (Irma) Aguinaga.
Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews.
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Kathryn F. McKeough
May 2, 2023
Kathryn F. McKeough (nee Neary)
Beloved wife of the late Michael McKeough for 48 years.
Loving mother of Michael (Katie), Kathy (Brian) Murphy, Tom (Sandy) & Craig McKeough.
Cherished “Nonnie” of Michael, Joanie, Reaghan (Jack) Holder, Cassidy, Killeen, Grace, Shane, Collin, Devin, Neil & Maeve.
Dear sister of the late Hubert (Judy) Neary & late Patricia (late Jerry) Hogan.
Fond...
James "Jim" Garbaczewski
May 1, 2023
In loving memory of Jim (Jimmy) Garbaczewski.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Garbaczewski, co-owner of Chesdan's restaurant. Jim passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1st, 2023. He was born into a family of restaurateurs, and it was only natural that he would follow in his father and uncles' footsteps. In the...
Dimitra "Toula" Lekkas (nee Papadakos)
Apr 27, 2023
Dimitra “Toula” Lekkas (nee Papadakos)
Beloved wife of the late Stelios ‘Stanley’ Lekkas.
Loving mother of Panorea (David) Lekkas – Bakutis & Angelo (Lisa Ann) Lekkas.
Cherished grandmother of Stelios, Antonis, Stefanos, Dimitri & Evangelos.
Dear sister of Tom, Antonis, Stavros, George & Chris Papadakos.
"May her memory be eternal..."
Family & Friends will gather on Saturday, May 6th for...
Christine L. Norton
Apr 22, 2023
Christine Lee Norton (nee Grigas), age 71, at rest April 22, 2023.
Loving mother of Brian Norton (Robin Whitney), Kerry Cassidy Norton (Alison Cassidy Norton), Erin Norton (Mary Schultz), Edward Norton (Claire Norton) and Katie Norton (Daniel Quinn).
Doting grandmother of Emilia and Eva Norton, and Laurence Cassidy Norton.
Former wife of the late Thomas E Norton, CPD.
Beloved sister...
