Obituaries

Lorraine J. Jedlicka (nee Vanis) Age 91 of Palos Heights. Beloved Wife to the Late George A. Jedlicka. Loving Mother of David (Kandy), Debbie Hladilek, the late Dan (Nancy) & Dr. Dianne (John) Jedlicka-Kriz. Grandmother of Elizabeth Fasbender, Kassi Jedlicka, Jason Hladilek, Corin Halvax, Damion Jedlicka & Alexander Jedlicka-Kriz. Great Grandmother of Anna & Jack Jedlicka, Peyton Jo & Parker...

Mary R. Austin (nee Renieris), age 96 of Berwyn, IL Dear mother of Dane A. (Jeannette Cloud) Suchan & John P. Suchan. Loving grandmother of Carla & Cassandra Matthews and Jori & Jami Cloud. Great grandmother of 7. Sister of the late Nick Renieris, Steve Renieris, Stella Renieris, Katherine Morgan and Helen Boyd. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mary...

Jeffery J. McGrath, age 49. Beloved husband of Kim (nee Babka). Loving father of Jacob and Megan McGrath. Cherished son of Lynn and the late Mildred McGrath. Dear brother of Lynmarie Radakovitz, Lisa McGrath, James (Sheryl) and John McGrath. Devoted uncle, cousin, godfather and friend to many. Visitation Monday, June 23rd from 3 p.m. until time of evening funeral service...

Joseph J. Coffey, Beloved husband of Liz (nee Nagel) Coffey. Devoted son of Maureen (nee McHugh) & the late Frank Coffey. Dear son-in-law of the late; Eugene & Janet Nagel. Loving brother of Timothy (Joan) Coffey, Mary Ellen (Jerry) Burbie, Colleen (Joseph) Yosick & Frank (Diane) Coffey. Proud uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, December 27th, 9 a.m....

Frank C. Polasek, Proud U.S Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Blount) & Barbara (nee Hicks). Loving father of Christine White, Robert White, Frank B. (Paola) Polasek, Joseph (fiancé Crystal Jones) White, Karen (fiancée Bill Curta) Polasek & Patrick (fiancée Rick Burian) White. Proud grandfather of Nick, Mia, Anthony & Emily. Dear brother of Sally Polasek, Patrick...

Kathleen L. Gabriel (nee Saunders) It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen L Gabriel (nee Saunders), age 70, announces her passing after her courageous battle with cancer. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 51 years, John, and their children, Jennifer (Kevin) Weiler, Lisa Dean, Rebecca (Jeffrey) Sawyer, John (Lauren) Gabriel, and Christopher Gabriel, as...

Sylvia E. Rempert (nee Wolf) Memorial services will be held at a later date. Interment Private.

Cheryl L. Bennett (nee Hunssinger) Beloved wife of Thomas S. Bennett Loving mother of Virginia "Ginny" Bennett. Devoted daughter of Virginia & the late Fred Hunssinger. Cherished sister of Fred (Barbara) Hunssinger. Dear niece of John (Mary) Rio. Fun loving aunt of Mary, Joe & the late Cara Daly, Jodie (Jim) Yerkes, Fred (Carrie) Hunssinger & Jaime Berner. Kind daughter-in-law...

Denise M. McCarthy - Borkowski Beloved wife and best friend of Glen Borkowski for over 30 years, loving mother of Kristin Sabatino and Rachel McCarthy, devoted Grandmother of Aidan Sabatino, dear sister of Anita Newman and Michelle Tuenge, caring daughter-in-law of Carol Borkowski, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and was preceded in death by her parents Regina and...

Funeral Services & Interment are private.

Ronald H. Strom, age 71, formerly of Palos Heights, proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran during the Vietnam War & member of the VFW. Beloved husband of Jean C. (nee Sund) Strom. Dear father of Bonnie (Steve) Hernew, Erik (Verneka) Strom & the late Samantha Strom. Proud grandfather of Sienna Hernew & Lilly and Erik Evan Strom. Fond brother of Nancy...

Virginia A. Rowan (nee O'Brien) Beloved wife of the late James Rowan. Loving mother of the late Patricia Rowan. Dear sister of the late: William (Edna), Philip (Velma) & Mary O’Brien, Margaret (Alfred) Burmeister and Helen (James) McManaman. Cherished aunt of 8. Family & Friends will gather Thursday, September 14th at Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights,...

Josephine Athy (nee Murphy) Age 99, Native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Athy for 57 years. Loving mother of Pauline (Vince) Burke, Chris (Cathy) Athy, Sheila Linden & Mary (Perry) Cronin. Cherished grandmother of 9 & great grandmother of 6. Visitation Saturday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 11:00 a.m....

Ronald R. Hillock Funeral Services & Interment will be private.

Richard F. Navarro Beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Bilotta). Loving father of Annette (late Philip) Rizza and Richard (Carrie) Navarro. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Rose Navarro. Fond grandfather of MaryAnna (Derrick) Hernandez, Joseph (Claudia) Rizza, Philip (Nora) Rizza, Nicolas Navarro, ElleAnna Rizza and Anthony Navarro. Great grandfather of Philip, Isabella and Julio. Dear brother of...

Dorothy L. Brasic Funeral service and interment at Saint Mary Cemetery will be private.

Raymond F. Breault, Professional Builder for over 40 years. Beloved husband of Pat (nee Barnes) Breault. Loving father of Ray (Donna) Breault & Lyn (Joe) Williams. Proud grandfather of Cory, Christopher, Jessica, Amber, Shelby & Abby. Dear brother of the late: Robert Nowak & Virginia Putz. Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Thursday, December 4th from 3 until...

Robert C. Kenny, member of the IBEW Local 134 over 30 years and Foreman for Mohawk Electric Beloved husband of Laurie. Loving father of Jacob, Ricky, Jamie & Robin. Grandfather of William, Emilia, Lilly, Oliver, Aurora & Guinevere. Dear brother of many. Visitation Saturday, June 23rd from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service, 5:00 p.m. at the...

Jesus S. Sanchez Funeral services & Interment will be private.

Paul Stephan, Proud U.S. Airforce Veteran. Visitation Sunday, January 5th from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday, January 6th, 10:30 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Incarnation Church, Mass 11:00 a.m. Interment Saint Casimir Cemetery.