Obituaries

Dec 17, 2024

Sylvia A. Stephan (nee Jonikas).

Beloved wife of the late Paul Stephan.

Loving mother of Michael (late Cathy) Stephan & Shawn Stephan

Adored grandma of Kyler (Lauryn) Stephan.

Fond aunt of Adrian & Jeremy.

Dec 14, 2024

Mary T. Beatty, daughter of the late Austin and Beatrice O’Grady (nee Lyons), born in Chicago on May 22, 1930, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Oak Trace Senior Living in the care of Angels Grace Hospice on December 14, 2024. 

Beloved wife of the late John J. Beatty.

Mother to Therese (Glenn Smith), James (Stephanie), Catherine, John (Donna), Joseph (Tiffany), Nancy...

Dec 13, 2024

Lois (Stroner) Benda, 94, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul, her sisters June (Harold) Davia and Patsy (Jim) Stice and her parents Tillie and Louis Stroner. 

She leaves behind her children Diane (Benj), Bruce (Jennifer) and Paul L. (Erika) grandchildren Gianna, Allegra, Roger (Annie), Julie and...

Dec 7, 2024

Judy A. Castellano (nee Marek), age 77 passed away on December 7, 2024. Beloved wife of 39 years to Angelo Castellano; loving Mother of Terry Stonitsch (Jen Jernigan) and Mike (Amber) Castellano; Proud Grandmother of Terry Stonitsch III and Chloe Stonitsch; caring Daughter to the late Louis and Vardelva Marek (nee Bussart). 

Dec 6, 2024

George (Buddy) P. Gaskin, Jr. 

Beloved husband of Edwina (Cookie) Gaskin. Loving father of Kelly (Paul) Walsh, Andrew (Michelle) Gaskin. Proud Grandfather of Kevin Hickey, Patrick Thoms, Zachary (Heather) Thoms. Extremely proud Great Grandfather of Tanner Thoms and Willow Hickey. Dear Brother of Virginia (Thomas) Patno, both deceased, Thomas (decd) (MaryBeth) Patrick, (decd), Barbara Cockburn, Robert (decd) Donna, Richard (decd) Virginia,...

Dec 4, 2024

Dennis Wayne Kuchan, 93, of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully on December 4, 2024. Born October 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL, he was the beloved son of Catherine E. and Dennis J. Kuchan. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Nancy L. Kuchan (nee Heimbach). Cherished father of Mark (Sharon) Kuchan, Kurt Kuchan and Sharon (Bill) Holohan....

Dec 4, 2024

Jean A. Burke (nee Witry)

Beloved wife of the late Phillip F. Burke.

Loving mother of the late John (Maryann), Tom (Karen Klein-Burke), Bob (Susie) and Joe (Mary Carol) Burke.

Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Mike) Schmitt, Kathryn, Lauren (Josh) Preputnik, Catie, Robbie, Alex, Will, Patrick and Maggie.

Adoring great grandmother of Bastian “Bash”.

Fond sister of the late Al Witry.

Dear aunt of many nieces and...

Dec 4, 2024

Visitation and Burial will be private.

Dec 2, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

Victoria M Chapello (nee Spatola),

Beloved wife of John Chapello.

Adored mother of Jessica.

Loving daughter of the late Julio & the late Theresa Spatola.

Cherished sister of the late Bernadette (Curt) Vesely & the late Julie (late John) Court.

Adoring sister-in-law of Grace Bukowski. 

Fond aunt to Bret (Mythia) Vesely, Jackie (Tony) Bruno & Chris (Michelle) Court.

Caring great aunt of many.

Retired teamster, office manager &...

Nov 26, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

James Gibbons Foskett, Of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on November 20th.

Jim was born in Chicago on February 15, 1942. He was the loving son of Catherine (nee Gibbons) and Walter Foskett. Beloved husband of Mary Adele (nee Wollenberg). Loving father of James Edward Foskett (Janet). Adored “Crampa” of Thea Adele Foskett. Brother of Carolyn (Terence) Mahoney and Gregory...

Nov 17, 2024

Beloved son of the late Alphonso “Big Al” and the late Frances (nee Piccinni); dear brother of the late Joseph, Frank (Deanne), Jimmy, Vincent, Richard (Terry), and Nancy (Jack) Martello; father of Jason Anderson; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of John Eldorado, and Frank Minicino. Please omit flowers. Memorial Service will be held at Kerry Funeral...

Nov 16, 2024

Janice “Jan” Crego (née Brown) passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family. 

Born on June 6, 1947, in East Chicago, Indiana, Jan was the fourth child of the late Lyle and Allean (Early) Brown. 

Jan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Crego, and her three brothers, Don Brown, Richard Brown,...

Nov 15, 2024

Funeral Services and Interment will be private. 

Nov 15, 2024

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Bridget "Bridie" Lyons, aged 90, of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born on January 11, 1934, in Gort, County Galway, Ireland, to Michael Forde, a farmer, and Kathleen (née O'Laughlin), Bridie carried the spirit of Ireland wherever she went. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Lyons and...

Nov 5, 2024

Edwards County Circuit Judge, The Honorable Michael Joseph Valentine, Jr., 43, passed away on November 5, 2024, at his residence in Edwards County, Illinois.

He was born on April 14, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael J. Valentine Sr. and Marilyn (Jablonowski) Valentine.

Michael earned his law degree at Southern Illinois University. He was elected State’s Attorney in Edwards County, Illinois, serving...

Oct 28, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Kevin F. Reynolds Sr. of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully on October 21, 2024. He was born in Chicago on November 13, 1937. Loving son of the late Annabelle and J. Edwin Reynolds. Beloved husband of Diane Reynolds nee Durkin. Loving father of Kelly (Patrick) Scully, the late Kevin Jr. (Suzanne), Sean (Claire) Reynolds. Super Papa to Sean, Brendan (Alyssa),...

Oct 20, 2024

Violet Elli, 86, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Anna Dargis, Lithuanian immigrants. Violet was the beloved wife of the late Robert Elli, and together they shared a lifetime of love and companionship.

Violet attended Maria High School in Chicago and worked various jobs before meeting Robert...