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Phillip J. Riley
In the southwest suburbs, there’s a good chance you might live, work, dine or shop in a building designed by Phillip J. Riley Architects. Phil was a prolific designer and builder, creating many residential and commercial spaces throughout the region and even the world. He died this week, leaving behind three loving children, a grandson and a large extended family. Phil grew up on Chicago’s west side in the Presentation Parish neighborhood until his parents moved the family into the architecturally significant home in Palos Park that his father designed and constructed. Phil was a navigator on U.S. Navy destroyers during two combat tours in the Vietnam War. On a shore bombardment mission, his destroyer came under fire and was struck. But his time in the Navy influenced a lifelong passion for the sea and travel. He came home to study architecture at the University of Illinois-Chicago campus and eventually established his own firm in Palos Heights and then Orland Park. His connections to the building community run deep. His unending curiosity about the world led to a love of engineering, history, churches, Irish music, car racing and golf, but mostly he loved spending time with his parents, children, grandson, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws, friends and whoever showed up at his home, which was always open for a party. His home and backyard were the central gathering places for multigenerational Christmas and July 4 gatherings. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Connie Riley, and his brother, Larry. He is survived by children Sarah (Joel), Sean (Tori) and Brendan (Lynda); grandson, Justice; brother Ray (Chris); sister-in-law Jeri; sisters Mary (Paul) Rook, Nancy, and Noreen (Jim) Wessendorf; numerous nieces and nephews Bill (Traci), Katie, Colleen, Kevin (Jess), Alison (Bill), Ashley (Jaime); great-nieces and great-nephews; cousins and friends. Visitation, Sunday, January 16th from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Family & friends will gather directly at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st Street, Orland Park, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private. Due to the pandemic, close family will honor Phil with a private luncheon. **COVID 19 mandates; masks and social distancing are required; no prolonged gathering is allowed to accommodate all guests paying their respects. The funeral home kitchen is closed to food and refreshments.
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Just found out about Phil, so so sorry to hear.
He was an excellent Architect and a GREAT friend.
I will not be attending visitation or his Mass as I now live in Michigan.
My condolences to the family. -
Shara, Sean and Brendan, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Phil was a big part of my life in the late 80's and early 90's. He is a big part of who I am as an architect. Once every few years Phil would call and ask a few questions about a project he was working on. I'll miss those calls. Prayers for you and your families. I actually drove to the funeral home to say good bye, but had my dates crossed and was there Saturday night.
Susan I. Lammel (nee Gierman)
Beloved wife of the late William G. Lammel Jr. Loving mother of William (Tierza) Lammel III & Laura (Robert) McEvilly. Cherished grandmother of Stacy (Matthew), Benjamin, Nicholas, Robert, Daniel, Will & Annalisa and great grandmother of Thiessen. Dear sister of Harold (Sharon) Gierman. Kind aunt of many. Visitation Sunday, January 16th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Family & Friends will gather Monday, January 17th directly at the Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner Avenue, Oak Lawn for a Visitation from 9:00 a.m. until time of Service 10:00 a.m. Interment Mount Greenwood Cemetery.
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Bill and Laura,
Our sincere condolences with the loss of your mother. She will be missed and we will keep her in our prayers.
Eleanor Woronick (nee White)
Age 83 of Palos Heights, IL. Born in New Haven, CT. Beloved wife of John. Loving mother of Denise (Terry) Aschbacher and Cindy (Mark) Bierovic. Cherished Mimi of Stephanie Aschbacher, Lauren Aschbacher and Brooke Bierovic. Devoted daughter of the late; Walter & Catherine (nee Galligan) White. Dear sister to the late Barbara White DuPaul and beloved nieces Eleanor Brown, Cathy Lucafo and grandnephew Stephen (Amy) Lucafo. Fond sister-in-law of Sister Elenore Woronick, Edward (Karen) Woronick, Joan (Patsy) Papandrea & Jean (Bruce) Collins. Kind aunt of Lesley (Jens), Tracey (Keith), Laureen, David, Vicki, Susan & the late Dean. Eleanor spent the winter months in Jupiter, FL where she became passionate about marine life conservation especially loggerhead sea turtles. In lieu of flowers: Please make a donation to Loggerhead Marine Life Center in Juno Beach, FL. (https://give.marinelife.org/give/276508/#!/donation/checkout) Visitation Thursday, January 13th from 10:30 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 12:30 p.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 1:00 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Jeanette Lobash-Strunk (nee Samborski)
Age 100. Beloved Wife of the late; Paul Strunk & Frank Lobash. Loving Mother of James (Carol) Lobash. Cherished Grandma of James (Nichole) Lobash Jr., Michael (Laura Cordell) Lobash & Frank (Cher) Lobash. Adoring Busia of Thomas, Karolyn, Gemma, Catherine, Jonathan, Eli, Mira, Henry, Jacob & Emma. Devoted Daughter of the late; Michael & Victoria (nee Prus) Samborski. Dear Sister of Harriett (Charles) Anzalone. Kind Aunt of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Saturday, January 15th from 9:00 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 11:00 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. **COVID 19 mandates; masks and social distancing are required; no prolonged gathering is allowed to accommodate all guests paying their respects. The funeral home kitchen is closed to food and refreshments.
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Jerry D. Bowden
Dedicated teacher for almost 40 years in the communities of Oak Lawn & Palos Heights Beloved husband of the late Virginia M. Bowden (nee Kelly), Loving Father of Brigette (Beau) Nix, Jay (Karen) Bowden & Chris Bowden. Cherished grandfather of Jaisa, Corey, Conner & Christopher. Fond brother of James (Kay) Bowden. Dear brother-in-law of William (Linda) Kelly, Margaret Mary (Paul) Michulsky, Norine (Robert) Connelly, late Clyde (Joan) Kelly & late Patricia (late Robert) Gordon. Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Thursday, January 13th from 9:00 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 11:00 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. **COVID 19 mandates; masks and social distancing are required; no prolonged gathering is allowed to accommodate all guests paying their respects. The funeral home kitchen is closed to food and refreshments. Interment will be private.
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Dear Brigette, Jay and Chris,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the death of your dear father. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. -
Mr. Bowden was a GREAT teacher who wasn't at all caught off guard from some goofy students that thought they were be smart alecs.
A Great Loss of a teacher and most importantly a GREAT person. -
So sorry for your loss. Peace be with the family. I only met all of you once...at the services for your dear mother/grandmother. Miss Kelly was my 6th Grade teacher at St. Christopher School.
Robert J. Meyers
Devoted son of the late; Joseph & Marianne (nee Jerzycki) Meyers. Loving brother of Carol (John) Howe - O Lear Dear uncle of Brian (Kathy) Howe & Tim (Beth Ann) Howe. Cherished great uncle of Matthew (Jennifer) Howe. Adoring great great uncle of Zofia Howe. Fond cousin and friend of many. Robert was a graduate of St. Rita High School, Class of ’56, St. Mary University in Winona, MN, Class of ’60, taught at De LaSalle High School from ’61-’66 and then completed a 39 year career teaching at Marist High School where he was the Chairman of the English Department and the Drama Club. Visitation Friday, January 7th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Chapel prayers Saturday, January 8th 11:00 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. **COVID 19 mandates; masks and social distancing are required; no prolonged gathering is allowed to accommodate all guests paying their respects. The funeral home kitchen is closed to food and refreshments. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Mr. Meyers will be remember in my Franciscan religious community of prayers.
Blessings !!!
Brother Tom Glaser O.S.F. PHD.
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Rest in Peace my Friend..
Thanks for half a century of memories. I will miss your smile, your wit and generosity!
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