Obituaries

Virginia McCarthy Funeral service and interment will be private.

Alice M. Rusiecki-Shedor Beloved wife of the late Bernard Shedor. Precious aunt of Judy Garson. Loving great aunt of Jane (Cliff) Poole, Ray (Jennifer) Garson, Joanna Garson, Jennifer (Peter) Preston. Cherished great great aunt of Ryan, Katherine & Elizabeth Garson and Julia Belle Preston. Alice, known for her generous heart and giving spirit, did volunteer counseling to youth, traveled the...

Marilyn I. Tomchaney (nee McCartin) Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband Albert Tomchaney Cherished mother of Albert (Debby) & Paul (Linda) Tomchaney.  Proud grandmother of Michael, Jordan, Paul, Ryan & Haley. Devoted daughter of the late; Bartlett Sr. & Pauline (nee Bergamini) McCartin. Dear sister of Bartlett (Marcella) McCartin Jr. and sister-in-law of Irene McCartin. Marilyn...

Patricia Rita O'Rourke Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will be private.

Anna C. Valentine (nee Dreher) Visitation Friday, October 4th from 3 until 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Saturday, October 5th, 9:15 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, Chicago Ridge, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

Bernardo “Papa Bernie” Cantorna, M.D. Immigrated from Cuba to fulfill his medical residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL where he met and courted Joan Flynn, a nurse from the Chicago’s Southside. They went on to marry and Bernie became a longtime Pediatrician serving St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island and Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Beloved husband...

Esther S. Cunningham (nee Jozwiak) Beloved wife of the late John M. Cunningham. Loving mother of M. Susan, John M. III (Christina) & James M. (Angela) Cunningham. Cherished grandmother of James M. & the late John IV Cunningham. Family & Friends will gather Thursday, February 15th at Incarnation Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, Mass 11 a.m. Interment will...

Patricia G. Marsh nee (AKA) Patricia Carol Goering, age 79 of Seneca and Oak Forest. Beloved Wife of the Late Bruce N. Marsh. Loving Mother of Jennifer ( Phil ) Lavin & Kimberly ( Bob ) Krueger Grandmother of Katelynn Krueger, David ( Malesa ) Balzer, Michelle Balzer, Allison Krueger & Jada Kruger Great Grandmother of Kloey & Kiley Balzer...

Shirleymae Yahl Shirleymae Yahl RN. Age 81 of Orland Park. Beloved Wife of Kenneth R. Yahl. Loving Mother of Karin E. Yahl and the Late Kevin (Jacqueline) Yahl. Grandmother of Alexandria Yahl. Sister of Esther K. ( the late Chris ) Miller. Visitation Thursday, November 30th, 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral Services Friday, 11:00 am at the Kerry Funeral...

Thomas Rivera Funeral Service and Interment will be private.

Joseph F. Basile Proud 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Local 150. Loving father of Joanna & Jaime Basile. Cherished papa of Matthew Joseph. Devoted son of the late; Oscar & Rose (nee Adduci) Basile. Dear brother of Carmella (late Edward) Hannon & Francine (Alan) Beemsterboer. Adored “Uncle Joe” & friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, July 16th from 3:00...

Isabel C. Forkish (nee Lang). Longtime member of Incarnation Church & former Administrative Assistant to the Director of Nursing at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Ervin J. Forkish. Loving mother of Terri (late Edward) Linthicum, Cheryl Kubicki & Robin (Jesse) De La Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Brad (Kim), Courtney (Mark), Brooke, Christopher (Kristen) & Nicholas (Laura). Adoring...

John “CICI” Ciciora Beloved husband of Caryn. Cherished son of Walter & Mary Ciciora. Beloved father of John Jr. (Kristen) and Michele (Michael) Gagner. Adored grandfather of Jack, Claire, Maggie, Lauren and Parker. Dear brother of Wally (Betty) (the late Nancy), Ted (Wanda) and Christine (the late Richard) Potempa. Fond uncle to many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews....

John Thomas Fotsis Visitation Wednesday, June 3rd from 4 until 9 p.m. Chapel prayers Thursday, June 4th, 10 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Spyridon Hellenic Orthodox Church, 12307 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights, Service at 10:30 a.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

Betty Gee Funeral services and interment will be private.

Age 73 of Palos Heights. Dear Wife of John T. Cahill. Loving Mother of Kristen Maria ( Noel Olken ) Cahill, John V. Cahill, Elizabeth Maria ( Michael Coleman ) Cahill, Daniel James ( Dorothy ) Cahill, Karas Lipstick Cahill, Patrick Sean Cahill, Monique R. Vacha and the Late Bradley J. Thezan. Grandmother of nine, great grandmother of one, sister...

ohn J. Trencan D.P.M. Army veteran of WWII, 3rd Army, 816 Battalion of the Army Corps of Engineers, Battle of the Bulge. He was the recipient of 2 Victory Medals, 4 overseas service bars, good conduct medal European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 1 Silver & 1 Bronze Battle Star. Beloved husband of Arlene (nee Anderson) Trencan. Loving father of Paul...

Katherine L. Swider (nee Dentzman) Family & Friends will gather directly at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10820 S. Oxford Street, Chicago Ridge Tuesday, June 25th for a Mass of Resurrection at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

George S. Lempers Proud U.S. Army Veteran during WWII. Beloved husband of Goldie (nee Katsios). Loving father of Cynthia (Phil) Doyce & Debra (Greg) Stanis. Proud grandfather of Tina (Matt) & Sean (fiancé Nina). Adoring great grandfather of Chelsea. Dear uncle of Christine McMahon, great uncle of Heather (Mike) Giertuga & great great uncle of Sophia & Mikey. Visitation Thursday,...

Margaret Roper (nee Radakovitz) Memorial Visitation Tuesday, March 17th from 6 p.m. until time of service 8 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment will be private.