Obituaries
James V. Leonard
May 8, 2024
Celebration of life Friday, June 21st at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 West McCarthy Road, Palos Heights, 11:30AM.Interment will be private.
Francis J. Pendergast Jr.
May 8, 2024
Francis J. Pendergast, Jr. born August 13, 1931, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2024, at the age of 92.He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Barbara Ann (nee Jourdain). Loving father of Francis III (Lisa), David (Toni), Kevin (Anne), & Paul (Geri). Loving grandfather of Brian, Erin, Megan, Christopher, Patrick, Lauren, Kevin, Kelly,...
Peter S. Massaro Sr.
May 6, 2024
Peter S. Massaro Sr. 88, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Monday May 6, 2024.
Peter. Pete. Grandpa. Uncle Buddy. Pop. Dad.
Men wanted to be him and restaurants in Palos Heights waited for his arrival.
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Peter would have wanted it known that he died of being the rebel he always was....
Ruth J. Joy
Apr 29, 2024
Ruth J. Joy formerly of Palos Heights.
Dearest Wife of the late Harlan C. Joy.
Fond Mother of Stephen ( Mary ) Joy, Denise ( Bruce ) McFadden, Robert ( Carol ) Joy & Jeffrey Joy ( Kathleen ).
Grandmother of Scott ( Brittany ) and Jenny McFadden and Laura & Julia Joy.
Great Grandmother of Brynnley.
Interment Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, Indiana.
Ronald E. Kroenert
Apr 23, 2024
Ronald E. Kroenert,Age 89, of Palos Heights, passed away April 23. Ronald was an Army Veteran who taught junior high science, loved to garden and was a world traveler. Beloved son of the late Walter and Anna Kroenert. Dear brother of Joseph (Patricia) Kroenert. Fond uncle of Laura (Moses) De Loera, Justin Kroenert, and Alicia (Ryan) Braun. Proud great uncle of Hunter...
Jerrie J. James
Apr 22, 2024
Jerrie James (née Speakman, Sharkey), age 92 of Oak Lawn, Illinois, died April 22, 2024.
Jerrie was born in Chicago on April 16, 1932. Jerrie was a mother, grandmother and wife and is survived by her loving daughter, Dawn (Charles McGourty) Speakman and her son, the late Jimmy Speakman.Dear sister of the late Jacqueline (Bernard) Durkin, bothers Daniel Sharkey and the...
Kathryn "Kate" Lynch
Apr 20, 2024
Kathryn "Kate" Lynch (née Wright) passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 94, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Tucson, Arizona.Born on June 6, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, Kate was the cherished third child of the late Edward and Joan (Naughton) Wright.Kate was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John (Jack) Lynch,...
Paul Colter Wehmeier
Apr 19, 2024
Paul Colter Wehmeier,
Beloved husband of Jeanette.
Loving father of Jessamyn.
Dear brother of William (Patricia), Thomas (Monica) & Robert (Elise).
Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Paul was an electrical engineer for Electro Motive Diesel. He was also an avid guitar player and a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolutionary.
Funeral services will be private.
Terese Bolduc
Apr 19, 2024
Terese Bolduc, nee Morelli, of Lockport, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph DiVincenzo and the late Richard Bolduc; loving mother of Joseph (Dena) DiVincenzo, David (Becky) DiVincenzo and Dan (late Tim Karlin) DiVincenzo; proud grandmother of Margaret (Brandon) Boomsma, Kerra (James) Drousias, Mary DiVincenzo, John Bell, Kevin Bell and the late Neil DiVincenzo; great-grandmother of John, Tade, Virginia,...
Jerry "Scouty" Buergel
Apr 18, 2024
The Man, the Myth, the Legend, Jerald(Jerry) T. Buergel worked passionately as a high school teacher, clown(Scouty), and Boy Scout leader.He passed away peacefully on April 18 2024 at 86 years old leaving behind beloved wife Judy (Kubacki) Buergel.He was a loving father of Jerald (Sherri) Buergel II and Lisa BuergelProud grandfather of Richard (Sand), Aubrianna, Holley, and ColtonDear brother...
Joanne J. Benson
Apr 16, 2024
Joanne J. Benson (Longo)April 26, 1941 – April 16, 2024Beloved wife of Kenneth J. Benson. Loving mother to Kevin (Karen) Benson and Kelly (Andrew) Tobias.Proud grandmother to Ashley, Ryan, Cody, Carli and Samuel.Dear sister to Andrea (Joseph) Thomas and Robert (Mary) Longo. Kind Aunt of many nieces and nephews.Joanne was the eldest born to Anne Longo (Mazzone) and Joseph Longo. She...
Joy A. Froelke
Apr 14, 2024
Joy A. Froelke long time Palos Park resident.
Dear Sister of Sue Froelke and Debbie (the late Paul) Borowiak.
Aunt of Katie Borowiak & Ryan Borowiak.
Memorial Visitation Thursday, April 25th, 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm, at the Kerry Funeral Home and Cremation Center 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.
Memorial Service Friday, April 26th 11:00 am at Palos Park Community Church 12312 S....
Nikolas C. Hutto
Apr 7, 2024
Nikolas C. Hutto “Nik”, 5 year Veteran in the Marine Corps & 4 tours of duty in the Middle East.Beloved fiancé of Monica Czajkowski.Loving son of Tammy & Jeffery.Future son-in-law of William & Janet Czajkowski.Cherished brother of Asya, Aleksandr, Kolya, Kira & Erik.Future brother-in-law of Eric & Andrea.Devoted grandson of Darrell (Linda) Hutto, David (Mary) Williamson & the late Linda...
George A. Ryniak
Mar 29, 2024
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of George A. Ryniak on Friday, March 29, 2024. Born on July 17, 1943, in Chicago, George was the beloved son of Dr. Chester and Jean Rywniak. On July14, 1972, he joined hands in marriage with the love of his life, Cheryl, and together they shared an extraordinary journey for 51 beautiful years....
Jean A. Korby
Mar 19, 2024
Our mother was born at home, the first child of John and Angela Pajda, on November 30, 1922 in Chicago. She passed March 19, 2024 after an incredible 101 years. Her birth was followed by Joseph (Irene), Joan (Joseph), Frank (Norma), Donald (Jackie), and Richard (Joyce). She worked at the family bakery from her early childhood years through the Great...
Eric J. Bauer
Mar 13, 2024
Loving son of James and Kimberly (nee Ludwick) Bauer.
Dear nephew of Victoria Weir (Roger), Jane Nolan (Kenneth), William (Mary), Thomas (Deborah), and Mary Norris (Michael).
Fond cousin of Andrew Nolan, Eileen Tuschl, Christopher Bauer, Jessica Bauer, James Norris, Megan Norris, Matthew Weir, and Nathan Weir.
In lieu of flowers contributions to www.samhsa.gov or www.add.org would be appreciated.Interment will be private.
Donna M. Paskvan
Mar 11, 2024
Donna M. Paskvan (nee Farrell) passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. Loving mother of Cheryl Paskvan, Kerry (Matthew) Grabowski, and Paula (Matthew) Hayes. Devoted grandmother to Emily, Aaron, Kacey, Lucille, Felicity, and Eleanor. Dear sister to John “Rick” Farrell, Margaret (Jerry) Timke, and Christopher (Adrienne) Farrell. Daughter of the late John R. "Jack" Farrell and the late Margaret V....
Darrell Schlange O.D., D.O.S.
Mar 10, 2024
Darrell Gene Schlange O.D, D.O.S, age 84, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on October 18, 1939, in Auburn, Nebraska.
Darrell was a dedicated Associate Professor of Optometry at Illinois College of Optometry and also had a successful private practice in the Palos Heights area. He was known for his multiple research presentations both...
Robert "Bob" J. Manypenny
Mar 3, 2024
ROBERT J. “BOB” MANYPENNYJuly 8, 1952 – March 3, 2024Robert James Manypenny, age 71, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024.Beloved son of the late Louis and Josephine Manypenny (nee Cavallone), and loving brother of Michael, Nancy and Lynn Manypenny (Simon Beckoff).Cherished and loving father of Leslie Ann, Cari Lee, and Lindsay Marie, his “girls''...
