Obituaries
Dorothy Marie Garofalo
Jul 27, 2024
Dorothy Garofalo (née Duggan), beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished educator, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Garofalo, her sister Patricia Kinsella, and her brother John Duggan. Dorothy was the proud mother of Karen Humphrey (Charles), James Garofalo, and Kelley Tansey (Joseph). She is also survived...
James G. Donovan
Jul 25, 2024
Jim (James) Donovan—loving husband of 50 years this January to Joan, father to Carrie and Julie and delighted grandfather to Owen—passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at the age of 86. Before retiring, he had a long career working in information systems at institutions like the University of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital), from which...
Carol Turn
Jul 22, 2024
Loving wife of the late Jerry.
Devoted mom to Kristi (Lisa), the late Scott, and Steven (Laurette).
Proud grandmother to Jennifer (Tom), Stevie, Ricky, Ronald, and Anthony (Jayme) and great grandmother to Haley, Allie, and Keaton.
Jean M. Handler
Jul 21, 2024
Jean Marie Handler, 89, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, with her family in her heart and by her side. Jean was born in south suburban Illinois on August 31, 1934, to Otto and Mary Neitzel. She grew up in a close-knit family, surrounded by her younger sisters, Marion and Barbara, and a large extended...
John "Jack" Trevillian
Jul 21, 2024
John “Jack” M. Trevillian, U.S. Army Reserve Veteran during the Vietnam War Era, proud Printer’s Union Member, former Springfield Dominican Associate, printer for many years at American Bank Note & Alderman in the City of Palos Heights from ’71 – ’75.
Beloved husband of Judy (nee Mroz) Trevillian.
Devoted son of the late: Bob & Mary Mae (nee Bukent) Trevillian.
Dear brother of...
Arlene "Archie" Wenzel
Jul 21, 2024
Arlene “Archie” Wenzel went to celebrate her life with the Lord on July 21, 2024.
Arlene grew up in Chicago and attended St. Cyril & Methodius Church, which she dearly loved. In 1955 Arlene married the love of her life, John Wenzel, in Chicago. John and Arlene eventually moved to Palos Heights and joined St. Alexander Church where she saw her...
Rochelle "Rocky" LaVine
Jul 17, 2024
Rochelle “Rocky” LaVine nee Millis Age 84 Former Deputy Cook County Sheriff Dept.
Beloved Wife of the Late John W. LaVine.
Fond Mother of Rene’ (Dr. Marc) Asselmeier, Tom (Nikki) Lindsay, Carrie (Martin) Hoban & Tanya (Michael) McMahon.
Grandmother of Trace & Tyler Wanless, Jack Lindsay, Martin, Liam, & Grace Hoban, Revi, Casey, Shane, Jesse & Jodi McMahon.
Great Grandmother of 4.
Memorial Visitation Wednesday,...
Captain Thomas "Tom" Joseph Hamilton
Jul 16, 2024
Captain Thomas (Tom) Joseph Hamilton
USMC (Retired) of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2024. Born on April 22, 1942, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Dr. William and Margaret (Miller) Hamilton. Married 40 years to Constance “Connie” (Turbin), father to Margaret “Molly” (Jeremy) Taylor and Patrick (Heather) Hamilton. Papa to Carmen (Benjamin), and Emma. Supreme...
Ellen Louise Karkoska
Jul 9, 2024
When we become one with the universe, can we be defined by what we took with us, or by what we left behind? Ellen Karkoska took with her a personality that was at once gentle and loving, and tough and determined. When she finally lost a decades long battle with Scleroderma, Ellen had played many roles: daughter, loving wife, dog...
Kenneth "Ken" Benson
Jul 9, 2024
Kenneth J. Benson
December 30, 1937 – July 9, 2024
Beloved husband of the late Joanne J. Benson
Loving father to Kevin (Karen) Benson and Kelly (Andrew) Tobias
Proud grandfather to Ashley, Ryan, Cody, Carli and Samuel.
Dear brother to the late Gerald (Sandra) Benson. Kind Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was the second son of Mae Benson (Cermak) and Nels Benson. He was raised...
Gerald E. Condux
Jul 6, 2024
Gerald Edward Condux age 89 of Palos Heights.
Beloved Husband of Diane nee Chrzanowski.
Fond Father of Michael (Pam) & Suzanne Nickolaou.
Loving Grandfather of Daniel (Katie) Condux, Jennifer (Josh) Meyer, Samantha ( Ben ) Kipp and Step Grandfather of Rob Foreman, Jodi Foreman & Ryan Foreman.
Great Grandfather of Weston Meyer, Olivia Meyer, step Great Grandfather of Addison Foreman.
Dear Son of the Late...
Pamela M. Szeniawski
Jul 4, 2024
Pamela M. Szeniawski
Beloved wife of Richard W. Szeniawski
Devoted daughter of the late: Raymond R. & Dorothy E. (nee Havrilla) Koronkowski.
Loving sister of Christine, Bernadine, Carol Ann (David) Wydra, Kathleen (Joseph) Laurin, Kenneth (Susan) & Bobby Koronkowski.
Cherished aunt of many nieces & nephews.
Dear sister-in-law of Barbara (Doug) Staniszewski.
Jeanne "RED" Marbach
Jul 2, 2024
Jeanne M Marbach (nee Cooney),
Beloved wife to the late Walter V Marbach. Loving mother of Paul (Jean Bilowos) Marbach, Thomas (Erin Harte) Marbach, Patricia (Douglas) Walker. Cherished grandmother of the late Steven, Elizabeth (Zach), Michael (Jasper), Michael (Kayla) & Margaux (Sam). Adored great grandmother of Eve, Logan & Wesley. Dear sister of the late Kenneth Cooney, the late Lorraine McNamara...
Nettie A. Botts
Jul 1, 2024
Nettie A. Botts (nee Cremieux),
Beloved wife of the late George R. Botts. Loving mother of Paul A. Botts & Glen R. Botts. Fond Aunt of Karl, the late Arthur “Butch” and the late Scott.
Lying-In-State Tuesday, July 9th from 1:30pm until time of service, 2:00pm at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 West McCarthy Road, Palos Heights.
Interment Cedar...
Elisabeth Arakelian
Jun 28, 2024
Elisabeth Arakelian (nee Benneyan), 94 years old of Mokena, IL (formerly of Oak Forest) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 28, 2024 after complications from hip surgery.
Elisabeth, also known as Betty, was born in Valence, France on February 18, 1930 to Mesrop and Baidzar Benneyan, both survivors of the Armenian Genocide. She was the second of six...
Bridget A. Wheeler
Jun 20, 2024
Bridget Anne Wheeler succumbed peacefully to breast cancer on 6/20/2024 at home, surrounded by loving friends and family.
Cherished wife of Brian Wheeler.
Loving mother of Jeremy Breese, Julia Mack, & Ella Wheeler.
Beloved daughter of Linda Jo and Thomas Marron.
Dear sister of Kristen (Jason) Nielsen.
Proud aunt of Shannon Nielsen.
Godchild of Diane Owens & Mike Milen.
Adored niece, and cousin to many, many, many.
Preceded...
Ann Kathleen Purcell
Jun 14, 2024
Ann Kathleen Purcell (Formerly Conway) (nee Hopkins)
Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Purcell and the late Eugene F. Conway.
Loving mother of Eugene, Peter (Cari), and Robert Conway.
Dear stepmother of Charles, Thomas, Victoria, and Michael (Rhonda Heatly) Purcell, and Angela (Michael) Huspek
Cherished grandmother of Julia, Luke, and Emily Conway; Danny and Maggie Huspek, Ethan, Emma, and Lily Purcell.
Dear sister of...
Dawn Cheree Zimmerle
Jun 11, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dawn Cheree Zimmerle on June 11, 2024. Dawn was our dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and neighbor, and she will be greatly missed by her loving family. Dawn is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom Zimmerle, as well as her children David Spencer and Sally Schmid. Dawn and...
Vlasta Stribrny
Jun 3, 2024
Vlasta Stribrny (nee Juracka), 96 of Palos Heights, IL died June 3, 2024.She was born in Chicago, Il May 12, 1928 to Joseph Juracka and Marie Juracka (nee Suchy). Both parents were proud Americans and immigrants from small villages in the Czech lands. Vlasta was preceded in death by father Joseph, mother Marie, husband of 53 years John Stribrny Jr.,...
Paul R. Miller
May 29, 2024
Paul R. MillerDear Sister of Geralyn (Michael) ColantonioLoving Son of the Late Lorraine J. nee Rzonca and Al MillerUncle of Jeremy & Kyle ColantonioVisitation Saturday, June 1st, 9:00 am until time of Chapel Prayers at 9:30 am, at the Kerry Funeral Home and Cremation Center 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.Proceeding to St. Alexander Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos...
