Obituaries

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...

Dec 30, 2022

Ralph C. Rudolph, Proud U.S. Navy Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Marian J. Rudolph (nee VanKirk-Hout).Loving father of Jerry (Evelyn) Rudolph, Jean (Bruce) Scariano & the late Joanne Hoeh (nee Rudolph). Cherished grandfather of Jill (Mike), Jim (Tammy) & Jenna (Paul).Adoring great grandfather of Grace, Josh, Ella, Haylee, Tyler, Logan & Leah.

Visitation Wednesday, January 4th from 3 p.m. until...

Dec 29, 2022

Claudia R. Kabat, 72, of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on December 29, 2022. Claudia is survived by her four loving children, Kimberly (Jesse) Bayer, Kara Bohne, Kraig (Stefani) Kabat, and Kristopher (Lauren) Kabat.  She was a loving grandmother to Ellery, Kaden, Luke, Lylah, Jack, and Lucy. Claudia was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Joseph and Anna Hartman on August 12,...

Dec 28, 2022

Funeral Services & Interment will be private.

Dec 28, 2022

Matthew Patrick Walsh of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully at the age of 81 years old on 12/28/22 at 12:22 p.m. He was born in Chicago on December 4,1941 to Peter and Helen Walsh.He is survived by his two loving children, Matthew (Cathy) Walsh, Michelle Walsh (Brendan) Ozanne. Matthew was the proud Papa of Hope Catherine, Matthew Finnegan, McKenna Margaret,...

Dec 25, 2022

Carol Jean Norton, 75, of Mokena, passed away at Palos Heights Hospital on December 25, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Howard Francis and Ora Verne (nee Pittaway) Norton.

Carol graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island and earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Illinois State University...

Dec 24, 2022

Robert (Bob) G. Kleinfeldt,

age 95, an Orland Park, IL resident, died peacefully Friday, December 24, 2022, in the Memory Care unit at Warren Barr Rehabilitation Center in Orland Park with family members by his side.  He was born September 13, 1927, in Chicago to the late George and Florence (Miller) Kleinfeldt.  Robert was a proud graduate of Lane Tech...

Dec 23, 2022

 

Anthony J. Basile,

 

Retired barber and formerly of Roseland & South Holland.

Beloved son of the late Joseph & Alice Basile.

Dear brother of Deborah (Richard) Fitzsimons.

Cherished uncle of Alicia.

Fond cousin & friend of many.

 

Visitation Tuesday, December 27th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

 

Chapel prayers Wednesday, December 28th, 9:30 a.m. at the...

Dec 21, 2022

Amberg, Mae M, age 97Long time resident of Victory Centre of  Park Forest Senior Living. Mae is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Anna (nee Johnson). Dear sister of the late Howard, the late Helen LaVelle, the late Ralph (late Adeline), the late Irene (late Morten) Tuftedal, and the late Edward (Angela). Fond Aunt to many. Visitation will...

Dec 20, 2022

Aleksander Wodka of Palos Hills, IL passed peacefully on 12/20/22.  He was born in Poland on 12/4/1937.  He was the beloved husband of his wife Jadwiga (Jarmula), loyal to marital vows for 49 ½ years.    He is survived by his loving children, Gerard (Meredith) Wodka, and Mark (Elizabeth) Wodka. Aleksander, “Dzia Dzia”, was the proud grandfather of eight: Ethan,...

Dec 18, 2022

Age 98, peacefully passed into God’s hands on December 18, 2022.  “Gerry” was born on February 22, 1924 in Seneca, IL to Mary Agnes and Francis Kelleher.  In 1942, Gerry graduated from Mercy High School and in 1946, graduated from Mercy School of Nursing at St. Xavier University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  She began her...

Dec 17, 2022

Beloved husband of Christine M. Putlak (nee Amberg). Loving father of Daniel (Molli) & Kevin (Jennifer) Putlak. Devoted son of Emily (nee Grencik) & the late Norbert Putlak Sr. Dear brother of Kathy (Larry) Schoudel & Tim (Sue) Putlak Sr. Fond son-in-law of Angela & the late Edward Amberg and brother-in-law of the late Roseanne (late John) Jones, Bob (Sharon)...