Obituaries

July 12, 2022

Edward C. Fikeys, age 85, U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved husband for 60 years to Bonnie, nee Rakestraw. Loving father of Edward Fikeys and Lisa Fikeys. Dear brother of Douglas (Karen) Fikeys. Fond brother-in-law of Suzanne (Eugene) Boyle. Retired from Illinois Bell after 40 years of service. Visitation Friday, July 15, 2022 from 3-8 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, July 16, 2022...

July 11, 2022

Dale W. Wagner, Sr., age 64, beloved husband for 34 years to the late Patricia J. "Patty" Wagner, nee Lukowski (2020). Loving father of Dale Wagner II. Devoted son of the late Janice (late Thomas) Hoekstra and the late Wayne Wagner. Cherished brother of Denise Wagner, Doreen Wagner , Darlene (John) Van Kampen, Cheryl (Larry) Crawley and David (Molly) Wagner....

July 7, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Youell of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2022. Born November 18, 1981, in Ottawa, Illinois. She was the daughter of Mark and Grace (Brown) Youell. Beth attended UCP in Joliet until the age of 21 after which she was a frequent volunteer at her youngest brother’s school “helping” in the classroom and at Santa’s...

July 7, 2022

Daniel J. Davis, age 69, beloved husband for 38 years to Kathryn, nee Aggen. Loving father of Daniel (Bridget) Davis and Mark (Kirsten) Davis. Cherished grandfather of Danny, Grace, and Hope. Devoted son of the late William H. and Jean (nee Novak) Davis. Dear brother of Richard (Kathy) Davis and the late William (Karen) Davis. Fond brother-in-law of David (Janet)...

July 5, 2022

Randy L. Simon, age 70, passed away at his home on July 5, 2022. Loving father and best friend of Nick Simon. Dear brother of Jack, Greg and Darla. Uncle of several nieces and nephews. Randy enjoyed shooting, fishing and puttering around--always looking to see what needed fixing or attention. He always went out of his way to help others....

July 5, 2022

Sheila Joan Hess, nee Baker, age 80. Loving mother of Thomas Hess Jr. (Diane), Sheila Dolan (Chuck), and Christopher Hess. Cherished grandmother of Conor Dolan, Sean Dolan and Josy Hess. Fond sister of Janice Koloske and Robert Baker. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend of many--especially to the Chico's girls. Services private. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

July 4, 2022

Eileen Marie Patton (nee Quagliano) cherished wife of James Daniel Patton retired CPD, retired US Army Reserve, devoted Mom to Kathy (late Greg), Eileen (Mike), Madonna (late Ken), Maureen (late Bill), Jim (Cookie), Patrick (Colleen), John retired CFD (Candy) and Amy (Greg) Preves.

Loving grandma to Nick (Courtney) Gora, Steven Gora, Chris (Kacey) Gora, Sarah (Brent) Conklin,...

July 1, 2022

Ruth L. Rohlfs, nee Swanson, was born on March 30, 1929 to Reuben and Maida (nee Petersen) Swanson and passed away on July 1, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Rohlfs for 72 years. Loving mother of Deborah (Kevin) Elliott and Diane Rohlfs. Cherished grandmother of Kristen (Jeff) Walraven and David (Mandy) Elliott. Dearest great-grandmother...

June 30, 2022

Mary Pat O'Connor, 69, late of Palos Heights, formerly of Orland Park passed away June 30, 2022. Devoted mom, loved Nana and cherished friend. Retired teacher, 14 years at St. Mike's in Orland Park. She loved the beach, loved to read and loved spending time with her grandkids. She was also a Wordle aficionado with a quick wit and...

June 30, 2022

Martha M. Mitchell, nee Soltesz, age 88, beloved wife of the late Alexander F. Mitchell, Sr. Loving mother of Alex Jr. (Elaine) Mitchell and Mary (Robert Durso) Wrzala. Cherished grandmother of Jennipher (Nelson) Rodriguez, Elisabeth Mitchell, Eliot (Amanda) Hawk, Woodrow Hawk, Jennifer Wrzala, Ryan (Kyla) Durso, Jessica (Justin) Parker. Dearest great grandmother of Scarlett, Laney, and Rylee. Dear sister of...

June 30, 2022

Salvatore "Sal" Amendola, age 94, US Army Korean War Veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2022. At his bedside was his beloved wife Arlene and loving son Robert (Beth) Amendola. Dear stepfather to Brenda (Geno) Olson, Mary (Otto) Tor, Julie (Larry) Banasiak, and the late Cynthia Barr. Proud grandfather to Brayden, Zackary, and Nickolas Amendola. Loving...

June 27, 2022

Dana R. Hutchinson, age 68, loving mother of William Hutchinson and Veronica Hutchinson. Cherished grandmother of Opie Shaughnessy. Beloved daughter of the late William and Mary Hutchinson. Dear sister of Gail (Bob) White, Michael Hutchinson, and the late Richard Hutchinson. Dearest aunt of Jenny White, Bill White, and Kim Friedl. She is also survived by multiple cousins. Dana graduated from...

June 27, 2022

Susan M. Moch-Fischl, age 64, beloved wife of Howard Fischl. Dear step-mother of Marilynn Tennant, Mark (Dana) Fischl and Michelle (Michael) Mahares. Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Ellen Moch. Dear sister of Paul Moch. Dearest aunt of Ian Michael Moch. Retired from Sidley & Austin law firm with over 30 years of service. Services private. Express your thoughts...

June 26, 2022

Darlene A. "Dolly" Zavodny, nee Egan, age 84, beloved wife of the late Robert Zavodny (2014). Loving mother of Stephen (Mary Pat) Zavodny, Lynn (late Mark Fritkin) Zavodny, and John (Dolly) Zavodny. Cherished grandmother of Katie (Dave) Paski, Kevin (Maggie) Zavodny, Kerry (Mark) Mirandola, Colleen Zavodny, Samuel (Marlee) Fritkin, Jacob Fritkin, Casey Zavodny, Jamie (Kevin) Lynch, and Nikki Zavodny. Dearest...

June 25, 2022

Spero (Sam) Hyos of Tinley Park, IL. Beloved Husband of Elizabeth (Liz) Hyos for over 40 years; loving Father of Gia (Jason) Skiba, the late Steven Hyos and Stephanie Hyos. Proud grandfather (Papou) of Stryker (6) & Griffin (4) Skiba. Sam was a hardworking provider, devoted family man and dedicated friend. While bowling was his pastime he loved all...

June 25, 2022

Roberta C. Kelly nee Madore, 98, of Orland Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Kelly; loving mother of Michael (Gail) Kelly, Thomas (Maring “Marie” Zaide) Kelly, and Karen Kelly; proud grandmother of Jennifer (Stephen) Fardy and Laura (Kevin) Kapala; great-grandmother of Caitlyn and Ryan Fardy, Alexander and Erin Kapala: dear sister of Carol (the late Raymond) Surapine,...

June 23, 2022

Peter DeForrest Winthrop, 57, entered into his eternal home on June 23, 2022. Peter was brilliant. He was a voracious reader and had an insatiable desire to learn, especially about anthropology, history, and languages. He skipped several grades as a young student, and was admitted to the University of Chicago after his sophomore year of high school. There he earned...

June 22, 2022

Jaris E. "Jeri" Woodke, nee Guild, age 89, of Palos Park, IL, formerly of Oregon, IL. Wife of the late William C. Woodke (2017). Loving mother of Cynthia (Jack) Tisinai, Catherine (Paul) Burdick and Lisa (Chris) DeAngelis and the late baby Lawrence. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Daniel) Dungan, Daniel (Katie McCartney) Frantz, Christa (Steven Griffith) Burdick, Rachel (Erik) Kammeyer, Andrew...

June 22, 2022

David A. Gorski, age 61, father of Amanda. Beloved son of the late Stanley and Jutta Gorski. Loving brother of Michael (Sue), Robert (Jeanette) and Steven. Dear uncle of Christopher, Courtney, Collin, Sean and Delani. Fond nephew, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel,...

June 21, 2022

Mrs. Delores A. Nicholson, 91, late of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago. Cherished daughter of the late George and Magdalena (nee Nosbaum). Beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony" Nicholson.   Devoted mother of Linda, the late Karen and Wendy.  Preceded in death by her beloved siblings; Sr. Mary Hilda, George, Evelyn, Lester, Violet, Howard, Laverne, Harold, Donald and Shirley. ...