Obituaries

Apr 21, 2023

Funeral Services are private.

Apr 19, 2023

 

Rose “Mickey” C. Stroobosscher, nee Gibbons age 78. Beloved wife of late Gerald R.  Stroobosscher Sr.; loving mother of Susan (Jack) Kleffman, Gerald Jr., (Janet) and Michael (Beth); proud nana of Meghan, Erin, Allison, Hannah, Ava, Gordon, and Harrison; daughter of late Catherine and late Thomas Gibbons; dear sister of Mary Kay (Jack) McNamara, Tom (Kathy), the late Patricia, Jim...

Apr 18, 2023

Anna Marie McAleavy (nee Smith).

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anna McAleavy. Anna passed away peacefully on April 18th at her residence in the Franciscan Village in Lemont, IL. Anna was born outside of Philadelphia and resided there until she moved to Chicago with her husband Chuck. Anna lived life every day for all...

Apr 13, 2023

Jan “Janny” K. Dolan, 78 of Palos Heights, IL passed away April 13, 2023 with her soulmate Jerry by her side.

She was born to the late Norman and Gladys Wintermantel, August 19,1944, in Chicago, IL.  Jan graduated from Carol Sandburg High School in 1962, married her high school sweetheart and became the BEST wife, mom, mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma...

Apr 12, 2023

Virginia Marion Jones (nee Trott)

97, long time resident of Palos Heights passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her best friend, her dog Ginger. She loved her family unconditionally and she will be missed very much. Her family and friends were blessed to have her for so many years.

Beloved Wife of...

Apr 12, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Violet Pearl Reyna (nee Greenwald)

Beloved wife of the late Barney Reyna. Loving mother of the late Lawrence R. Reyna, Susan (Arthur) Hannus, Glenn (Laurie) Reyna & Timothy (Nora) Reyna. Cherished grandma of Amy (Jerry O’Connor) Hannus, Matthew (Jennifer) Hannus, Sarah (Matt Coldagelli) Hannus, Melissa Reyna & David Otto. Adored G.G. of Reagan, Maverick, Finn, Tuula, the late Isla, Walter...

Apr 9, 2023

Stephen Carl Parrish passed away at the age of 64 years old on April 9, 2023.

He was born on May 8, 1958 to James and Josephine Parrish in Evergreen Park, IL. Steve attended St. Bernadette Grade School and Brother Rice High School.

Steve was an Eagle Scout and worked on staff at Owasippe Boy Scout camp as a teen...

Apr 9, 2023

Susan G. Fjeldheim (Placek)

Susan Fjeldheim, loving wife of Ronald Fjeldheim and the most generous mother of Samantha, Alexandra, and Erik (Kaila), passed away on Easter morning April 9th, 2023 after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her family and under the care of Colonial Nursing Home in Crown Point, IN.

Sue was born on...

Apr 9, 2023

Funeral services & interment will be private.

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...