Obituaries
Patricia A. Nelson (nee Mathias)
Feb 9, 2024
Patricia Nelson (nee Mathias), 78, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family.Preceded in death by her husband, James R. Nelson. Devoted mother of Jill (Jose) Alvarez. Dear sister of Bruce (Bonnie) Mathias. Dear sister-in law of Carol Nelson and brother-in-law Donald Nelson. Cherished Aunt and Great Aunt. Fond Friend to many.Pat...
Dolores C. Gorski
Feb 5, 2024
Dolores C. Gorski (nee Koron), of Palos Heights died unexpectedly on February 5, 2024 at the age of 88 years.
Dolores was the loving daughter of the late Emily (Zdanke) and Joseph Koron. Dolores was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert W. Gorski and her precious son, William Gorski.
Dolores was the cherished mother of Mary Beth (Frank) Mallet, Brian...
Aurora A. Cleofe
Jan 22, 2024
Aurora A. Cleofe, nee Apolinario, passed away on January 22, 2024. Born in Manila, Philippines, she was raised in Libmanan in Camarines Sur, Philippines. Beloved wife of Dennis J. Cleofe. Loving mother of Mark (Jasmin), Greg (Ann), Christine (David) Zdunek, and Kevin (Leila). Adoring grandmother of Alex, Neo, Ethan, Quinn, Annabel, Dylan, Mabel, and Jubilee. Loyal daughter of the late...
Arlene M. Stout
Jan 21, 2024
Arlene Stout (nee Mara), age 83. Daughter of the late Edward & Blanche Mara. Beloved Wife of the late Glenn Stout for forty-nine years. Loving Mother of Jeffrey (Jodi) Stout & Janet (Michael) Buksa. Dear Grandmother of Daniel, Jennifer, Ashley, Matthew & AvaMarie and Dear Great-Grandmother of Stella & Tanner. Fond Sister of Edward Mara and Kind Aunt to many...
Mel Bonner
Jan 19, 2024
Mel Bonner,
Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Jacobs) Bonner. Loving father of Brian (Amy), Bob (Tamsen), and Brandon. Proud papa of Brian, the late Liam, and Fiona. Preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marjorie Bonner. Dear brother of Jack (Caroline), the late Dennis (Linda), Brenda (Pete), and Margie (Mike). Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loved by many...
Terri M. Schmidt
Jan 18, 2024
Terri, the most selfless person imaginable, as described by her granddaughter, passed away in her sleep at home on January 18th. Terri enlisted into the Air Force after high school and served only 3 years because the love of her life could not stand to be without her. While being kind to those she loved, her “take no guff” attitude...
Susan M. McDonnell
Jan 16, 2024
Susan M. McDonnell (nee O’Brien), loving wife of the late John. Daughter of the late John and Marie Klaczak. She was preceded in death by her sister Judy (the late Miguel Llobrea) brothers John (the late Rosita), Robert (Mary), Ricky, and Sister-in-Law Mary (the later Robert Duffels). Loving Sister-in-Law of Anna McDonnell, and Eileen (Ernie Nottger). Fond Aunt of many...
Kent A. Mazique Sr.
Jan 14, 2024
Kent A. Mazique Sr., 71, resident of Arlington Heights, IL passed away suddenly on January 14, 2024.
Kent was known to be a kind, humorous, intelligent, spiritual, athletic, health and environmentally-conscious man; a loving parent; and an amazing grandpa with the brightest smiles for everybody. His love of God, life, and family was central to his being.
Born in Chicago on July...
Alice Boyajian
Jan 13, 2024
Alice Lillian Boyajian (birth name Samarjian)
August 17, 1934 - January 13, 2024
Hopkinton, Massachusetts – Palos Heights, IL
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Alice Lillian Boyajian of Palos Heights IL, on January 13th, 2024.
Born on August 17th, 1934 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to Armen and Vera Samarjian. Her mother was a survivor of the...
Kenlyn M. Rini
Jan 12, 2024
On January 11, 2024, Kenlyn Meryl Rini departed this world on the wings of angels - not a euphemism. Her family witnessed this miracle and are still finding feathers. If you knew our mother, a winged escort into The Holy Mystery is not out of the realm of possibilities.
In her 82 years, Kenlyn wore many hats: wife, mother, godmother, grandmother,...
Evelyn M. Madeja (nee Sala)
Jan 11, 2024
Age 97
Beloved wife of the late John Madeja Jr. Loving mother of Carol Madeja. Dear sister-in-law of Thomas Madeja. Fond Aunt of Nancy Stan & many other nieces & nephews.
Former member of St. Clare Archconfraternity & St. Clare Holy Name Society of Jesus & Mary.
Visitation Thursday, January 18th from 3:00pm until 8:00pm.
Chapel Prayers Friday, January 19th,...
Nancy L. Batastini
Jan 8, 2024
Nancy Lynn Batastini, Age 67, of Palos Park, IL, passed away on January 8, 2024.
Nancy is survived by her husband Michael Batastini, daughter Carissa (David) Lauer, son Frank (Anna) Batastini, and grandsons Daniel Lauer and Nicolas Batastini.
Nancy was born in Chicago, IL to Alvin and Nancy Teter on February 19, 1956.
Nancy loved being around her family and...
Patrick Anthony Mulhearn
Jan 6, 2024
Patrick A. Mulhearn, retired Chicago Police Officer and beloved partner of Carol Nelson, dearest brother of Michael and Gloria of Galesburg, Michigan, and Mary Maziarka and the late David of Milton, Georgia, and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Palos Hospice for their compassionate care and support. No services or funeral will be held.
Jeanette R. Thelan
Jan 6, 2024
Memorial visitation Saturday, January 13th from 9:30 am until time of memorial service, 10:00 am at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 West McCarthy Road, Palos Heights.
Interment will be at a later date.
Richard E. Ach
Jan 5, 2024
It is with great sorrow that the family of Richard E. Ach, 89 years old of Palos Heights, IL, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend, announces his passing on January 5, 2024.
Proud father to Richard J. Ach (the late Laurie), Angela Gonzalez (Joe), Elena Kanagandram (Kandiah), Heidi Cotter (John) and Cynthia Edwards (Jayson) and Opa to his grandchildren Gabriella,...
