Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Funeral services & interment will be private.

Dec 14, 2025

Nancy A Lukasik (nee Blackman), 72, passed away peacefully in her Palos Heights home, surrounded by her husband and children, on December 14, 2025.

She was married to her loving husband Steve for 48 years and was a beloved mom to her four children, Laura (Brett) Pipitone, Daniel, Brian, and Emily (Christopher) Marchand. Her favorite role was that of Nana to...

Dec 12, 2025

Lynn C. Lakickas (nee Sievers).

Beloved wife of the late Edward Lakickas.

Loving mother of Katie (Mike) Mazalin, Kristen (Steve) Spodarek, Adam (Stephanie) Lakickas and Sammy (Dotti) Baudo.

Cherished grandmother of Eleyna, Major, Crew and Salvatore.

Loving companion of “Peaches”.

Devoted daughter of the late; Henry and Lillian (nee Johnson) Sievers.

Dear sister of Steve Sievers, her twin sister Laura (Greg) Muntean and the late Henry...

Dec 12, 2025

Joseph J. Schmidt, Proud US National Guard Veteran during the Korean War.

Beloved Husband of Heidi (nee Mannstaedt) Schmidt.

Loving Father of Terri (Patrick) McDonald, Linda (Chuck Doyle) Schmidt, Joseph Daniel “JD” (Sue) Schmidt and Michelle Simokat.

Grandfather of 5, Great Grandfather of 11 and Great Great Grandfather of 2.

Devoted Son of the late; Joseph E. and Marguarite (nee McHugh) Schmidt.

Dear Brother of...

Dec 8, 2025

William “Bill” T. Colbeck Sr.

Beloved husband of Eleanor Diane Colbeck (nee Burns).

Loving dad of Kimberly (John) Murrihy & William Colbeck Jr.

Cherished grandpa of Sean, Erin, Katie, William III, the late Edward & Spencer.

Adored great grandpa of Silas, Nancy Belle, Hunter, Daniel, Dottie Jo.

Dec 2, 2025

Teresa M. Rogozinski (nee Szula),

Beloved wife of the late Tadeusz F. Rogozinski.

Devoted mother to the late Thaddeus (Adamina Podraza) Rogozinski, and the late Theresa (late James) Grider.

Proud babcia to Mariel (Michael), Thaddeus “Teddy” (Erika), Francesca “Frenchy” (Lucas), Jaymes (Jill), Stephanie (Kyle), Jeffrey (Andrea “Andie”), Austin (Jazmyne) as well as four great grandchildren.

Nov 27, 2025

Barbara was the only child born to Veronica (Molitor) and Norris Lokey; then raised by her mother Veronica and stepfather Raymond Morency. As a single woman without children of her own, Barbara was named godmother to Rhonda, daughter of her dear friend Rochelle Draski. Dedicating most of her time to her career, Barb worked with Al Sered and Tom Piszyk,...

Nov 27, 2025

JoAnn M. Eckert (nee Petit),

On November 27, 2025, JoAnn (nee Petit) Eckert passed away at 80 years old. She was the loving wife of Robert Eckert for over 60 years. She was also the loving mother of James Eckert, Mark (Dagny) Eckert, and grandmother of Marissa Eckert. JoAnn is also survived by sister Loretta Sheputis and brother Gene Petit. She...

Nov 27, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Rosa Greenwald (nee Leone).

Beloved wife of William, married May 12, 1973.

Loving mother of Jennifer (Timothy) Allison and Angela (Mark) Burzycki.

Cherished grandmother of Timothy and Clare Allison and Sara and Joseph Burzycki. 

Devoted daughter of the late; Giuseppe and Giovanna Leone (nee Marzullo). 

Proud sister of Andreina Ruotolo (the late Pasquale) and Angela Mari (the late Renato).

Loyal sister-in-law of the late Jim (the...

Nov 20, 2025

Mary K. Egan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Born on September 27, 1946, in Zimmerman, Minnesota, Mary’s life was full of warmth, laughter, and love, woven together through her cherished relationships with family and friends.

Mary worked as a receptionist at a dental office for many years, where her smile and quick...

Nov 19, 2025

Petra Z. Gonzalez, age 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 19, 2025. Petra was the beloved wife to Manuel, loving mother, proud grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, dear sister, fond aunt and cousin, friend to many, and missed by all.

Nov 19, 2025

Joyce Carol Peterson (nee Fernlund),

Born 11/11/1934 to the late Swan & late Carol Fernlund.

Beloved wife for 65 years to the late Roger Peterson.

Loving mother of Karen Chandra & Dale (late Karen) Peterson.

Cherished grandma of Michael (Meredith) Chandra, Jennifer (Jonathan) Welsh, Kimberly (Justin) Lee, Danielle (Josh) Deboer & Megan (Corey) Grove.

Adored great grandma of Olivia & Claire Chandra, Cameron Welsh, Weston...

Nov 13, 2025

Ralph E. Dziuba

Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Guzowski) Dziuba.

Loving father of Richard (Kim), Daniel and Joseph (Lisa) Dziuba.

Dear grandfather of Jonniah and Nickolas Haveman.

Nov 8, 2025

Judith A. Gouwens, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on

November 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1941, Judith A. Gouwens

(nee Connolly) Daughter of the late James and Bernice Connolly. Beloved wife of the late Robert R.

Gouwens. Devoted Mother of Patrick (Cathy) Gouwens, Maggie (Jim) DeVries, Maureen (Giuliano)

Cipolla, Michael...

Nov 7, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

Preceeded in death by Mom, Marita; Father, Richard; Brother, Dick Pitkins and Sister Lynn Tirmizi.

Dear Sister of Lisa (Gary) Schulz; nieces Morgan and Paige Schulz, Brother, Paul (Robyn) Pitkins; nieces Sarah Ruth and Lauren (Moxon) Glosson, Brother, Donald Pitkins; nieces Brittanie (James) Collins and Donica (Sean) McCaffrey and great nieces Rhett and Raelyn

Fond friend of many.

Dawn will be remembered for...

Nov 1, 2025

Peter Paul “Paul” Lunter was born on June 24, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, and was a beloved resident of Palos Heights since 1968. He passed away peacefully at the age of 94, surrounded by family.



Paul was the devoted son of the late Elizabeth and Nicholas Lunter and was preceded in death by his sister Helen and his best friend and...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Adele Foskett, nee Wollenberg, died on October 30th, 2025. Mary was the beloved wife of the late James G. Foskett, devoted mother of James E. Foskett (Janet Tadey), and cherished grandmother of Thea Adele. Mary was the dear sister of the late Edward Wollenberg and sister-in-law of the late Donna Wollenberg and Carolyn Mahoney (Terence). Loving daughter of Margaret...

Oct 29, 2025

US Army Veteran. Born in Kilcoltrim, Borris, County Carlow, Ireland, Syl spent his adult life in the Chicago area except for his two years of military service. He died peacefully at home in Orland Park.

Syl departed Ireland in 1957 by steamship and arrived in Chicago by train, where he met Rita, his wife of 65 years. They married in 1960...