Obituaries

September 13, 2024

Florence M. "Cookie" Walaszek, nee Plucienik, age 90, beloved wife of the late Henry F. Walaszek. Loving mother of Michael (Barbara), William (Nancy) and James (Roberta). Cherished grandmother of Terri (Mike) Eagan, Tom (Katie) Walaszek, Greg (Emily) Geyer, Maureen (Mike) Walsh, Erin (Amanda Downs) Walaszek, Anne (Matthew) Lunkes and Matthew (Stephanie) Walaszek. Dearest great-grandmother of Annie, Matthew, Ryan, Amelia, Gavin...

September 12, 2024

Mr. Patrick M. Quinn, U.S. Navy Veteran 1966-1970, late of San Diego, Ca. after a short illness.  Beloved son of his late parents Joseph and Brenda (nee Round). Devoted former husband of Rosalia (nee Hernandez). Loving father of Edward (partner Angela).  Cherished brother of; Joseph (Kathleen), Lillian (Harold) Esolato and the late Michael (Hector). Fond uncle of many nieces...

September 11, 2024

Alberta Walker, affectionally known as "Granny" entered this world July 25, 1937, through the union of Lucille and Clarence Walker in Anderson, South Carolina.

Alberta grew up in Anderson South Carolina, she was a product of the Anderson school system where she graduated from Westside High School in 1955. Alberta attended Pivot Point International Academy in Evanston,...

September 11, 2024

Arlene R. Kula, nee Balek, age 85 , beloved wife for 58 years to the late Thomas Kula (2018). Loving mother of Leanne Mieszala and Kimberle Czmiel. Cherished grandmother of Amanda and Christopher (Megan) Mieszala and Nicole and Michael Czmiel. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryleigh. Dear sister of Bill Balek. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. When you met Arlene,...

September 10, 2024

Favorite S. "Fay" Dowding (nee Wuchitech), age 89, beloved wife of the late Robert Dowding (1998). Loving mother of Steven (Mary) Dowding, Carolyn (Joe Suerth) Schmidt, Lorraine (Paul) Valdez and the late Russell (Diana) Dowding. Cherished grandmother of Tony (Katie) Dowding, Matthew (Colleen) Dowding; Cara (Patrick) Howerter, Brad (Erin) Dowding; Zachary (fianceé Kelly Murphy) Schmidt, Alison Schmidt; Devin (Abigail) Harris...

September 9, 2024

Ronald W. Bock, 89, at Manteno Veterans Home after an illness.  Veteran USMC Korean Conflict. Beloved son of his late parents, William and Katherine (nee Fabiano).  Cherished husband of the late Beverly (nee Rea). Loving father of William (Mary) and Sharon (the late Phillip) Rossberg. Dear brother of the late Thomas (the late Laurene). Dearest grandfather of; Ashley (Dave)...

September 6, 2024

Robin E. Lisak, nee Young, age 75, beloved wife for 53 years to Ronald M. Lisak. Loving mother of Rob (Laurie) Lisak and Rick Lisak. Cherished grandmother of Shea, Claire, Cadence, and Coda. Devoted daughter of the late Bob and Doris (nee Walker) Young. Dear sister of Bill Young and preceded in death by siblings Ellen, Tom, and Terry. Robin...

September 5, 2024

Ronald Sol, age 87, of Branson, Missouri formerly of the Chicagoland area, passed away on September 5, 2024, with his wife, Charlotte (nee Ipema), of 47 years, by his side. He was previously married to the late Kathleen (nee White) until her passing in 1978. Loving father of Raymond Sol, Kevin (Kelly) Sol, Nicole (Casey) Kerkstra and Cheryl (Larry) Crawley....

September 4, 2024

Marie Teresa Karas [Dennehy], 89, of Palos Park, IL, USA, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 4, 2024. Marie was born on her family’s ancestral dairy farm in Ballybeg, County Kerry, in southwest Ireland on March 27, 1935, to William and Mary Dennehy. The second of seven children and eldest girl, Marie was a nurturer from the...

September 3, 2024

Charles R. "Chuck" DeWilkins, age 85, loving father of Charles (Maggie) DeWilkins Jr., Catherine (late Bert) Gonzalez and Lori (Charles) Schmidt. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Lisa) DeWilkins, Nicholas (Crystal) DeWilkins, Lauren (Mo) Gonzalez-Abdelaziz, Tom (Yasmine) Finnegan, Colin Finnegan, Jack Gonzalez, Lindsey Schmidt and Amanda Schmidt. Dearest great-grandfather of Jason Jr., Lucas, Kyle and Samantha. Dear brother of Donald (Margaret) DeWilkins....

September 2, 2024

Davy Jaskot

July 12, 1955 - September 2, 2024

Davy Jaskot, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and avid outdoorsman, passed away on September 2, 2024, at the age of 69.

Born on July 12, 1955, Davy is survived by his loving wife, Diane Jaskot; their two sons, Benjamin Jaskot and Stefan Jaskot; and...

September 1, 2024

James P. "Jimmy" Foley, age 55, passed away suddenly on September 1, 2024 at his home in Palos Heights, IL. Beloved husband for 32 years to Monique N. Foley, nee Weynschenk. Loving father of Krystal Foley, Kourtney Foley, Samantha Foley, and Savannah Foley. Cherished grandfather Madison, Anthony, Isabella, Vincent, Michael, Joseph, McKenzie, Logan, and the late Louie. Devoted son of...

August 30, 2024

Judith A. Ellis, 78, at Palos Hospital after an illness.Beloved daughter of her late parents, Wilford and Elizabeth. Devoted mother of Tasha Jean McDonnell. Loving sister of the late Dennis (Nancy) McClain. Fond grandmother of; Dakota Thomas McDonnell and Dylan Daniel McDonnell. Fond aunt of; Miranda (Kevin) Moses, Margaret (Mike) Cappello and Daniel (Katie) McClain. Fond great-aunt of; Ana,...

August 29, 2024

Shane Patrick Ruzanski, age 27, passed away suddenly on August 29, 2024. Beloved son of Kathleen (Jeffery Cwick) Ruzanski and Brian (Bridget) Ruzanski. Loving brother of River Cwick, Paulina and Calianna Ruzanski. Cherished grandson of Edward and Eleanor Ruzanski. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Dearest great nephew of the late Sandee Zierk. Shane was a gifted artist and wonderfully...

August 29, 2024

Annamay Duncan, age 85, beloved wife for 62 ½ years to David Duncan. Loving mother of John Duncan, Mike (Marion) Duncan, Paul (Cathy) Duncan, Susan (Chuck) Moehling, Jim (Sindy) Duncan, and Annemarie Duncan. Cherished grandmother of Jessica Moehling, David Moehling, Katherine Rexroad, Brianna Moehling, Nicholas Duncan, Austin Rexroad, Kelli Rexroad, Evan Duncan, Brooke Duncan, Fiona Duncan, Matthew Duncan, Megan Duncan,...

August 28, 2024

Paul E. Butler, 80, late of Tinley Park. Beloved son of his late parents, Paul and Mary Ann. Loving husband for 52 years of Janice (nee Steiner). Devoted father of: Jon (Anne), Sally, Paula (Jake), and David (Marlene). Beloved grandfather of: Jake, Megan, Zach, Brendan, Joe, Maggie, Jonny, Delaney, Ella, Jack, Gianna, Justin, and Josie. Great grandfather of: William,...

August 27, 2024

John J.  Leonard

Loving husband of the late Suzanna M. Leonard (nee Gildea)

Devoted brother-in-law of Margaret Gildea

Loving father of John F. (Julie), Frank (Marti), Pat (Kathy) Leonard, Mary Reed, Peg (Michael) Dunleavy and Tom (Marian) Leonard.

Loving Grandfather of Michael Leonard, Kaytlin (Phil) Dalcamo, Meghan (Dan) Tomasek, Laura (Ryan)...

August 25, 2024

David Marshall Perry, age 61, beloved son of the late James H. and Jewell (nee Dodd) Perry. Loving brother of James F. (Tammye) Perry and Jonathan (Tammy) Perry. Cherished uncle of Whitney, Haley, and Rebecca Perry. Dearest great-uncle of Jamie, Meila, and Logan, and great-great uncle of Kambri. Dear nephew of Sue (Alan) Peterson and Cindy (Steven) Smith. Loving cousin...

August 23, 2024

Terrence J. Dunne, age 84, beloved husband for 37 years to Gloria Dunne, nee McGowan. Loving father of Jennifer Dunne and stepfather of Kenny, Roger, Dan, and Nikki Moore. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Clowers, Cole, and Owen Moore. Dearest great-grandfather of Avery, Sarah, Keziah, Zeik, and Roman. Dear brother of James (late Carol), the late Peter (late Nancy), the late...

August 21, 2024

Christopher J. Hodges, age 65, passed suddenly at home on August 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his late father Gerald E. Hodges (2013) and his sister Lorianne K. Hodges (August 4, 2024). He is survived by his beloved mother Joyce J. Hodges, his sisters Pamela Hodges, Karrie Burt (Gary Burt), Wendy Eckard (Lincoln Eckard), and Anne Hodges,...