Obituaries
Barbara A. Czajkowski
Jan 15, 2026
Barbara A. (Gigi) Czajkowski beloved wife of the late Leonard Czajkowski
Loving mother of Rhonda (Michael Hoge) Kruse & Richard (Michelle Wilcox) Evett.
Cherished grandmother of Patrick Kruse (Jessica) & Katie Filips (late Richard) Kaylee & Raelyn
Adoring great grandmother of Camille, Keaton, Cohen, RickeeRae, Claire & Wyatt
Loving sister of Patricia Aichele, Betty Rocha, Kathy Chorak, Deborah O’Connor, James Pertll and best friend...
Sarah J. Hansen
Dec 24, 2025
Sarah J. Hansen, 85, a long-time resident of Oak Forest passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025.
Sarah was preceded in death by her mother Edith Olenik, father Joseph Moran, stepfather Efim (Bill) Olenik and her son, Robert Hansen.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Fred, devoted daughter, Christine (Peter) Knoerr, cherished grandsons, R.J. Knoerr and David Hansen and loving daughter-in-law,...
Marilynn R. Freckelton
Jan 29, 2026
In Loving Memory
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilynn Ruth Freckelton, a beloved and faithful wife, mother and grandmother whose life touched so many and whose legacy will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.
Born on January 4, 1938 to Earl Wesley and Ruth Esther (nee Thorpe) McGee, Marilynn began her life in Berwyn and...
Susan E. Gildea
Jan 25, 2026
Susan E. Gildea (nee Murphy)
Susan “Sue” Gildea, beloved wife of the late Edward “Ted” J. Gildea, passed away surrounded by family. Sue was a devoted mother to Kathy Mazies, Judy (Rich) Flicker, and Kevin (Julie) Gildea, and a cherished grandmother to Timmy, Chelsea, Katie, Annie, Emily, and Elizabeth. She was a dear sister to the late David, Bill, and Tom,...
Catherine P. Glennon
Jan 24, 2026
Catherine “Kitty” (Power) Glennon, age 93, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Catherine was born in 1932 in Doonaha Village, County Clare, Ireland, to Mary Crawford and Michael Power and a place she held dear throughout her life. In the 1950’s, she bravely emigrated by ship to the United States to join...
Peter Paul
Jan 22, 2026
Peter Paul, Proud US Navy Veteran during the Korean War from ’51 – ‘55. Residing in Naples, FL
Beloved husband of the late Dennise (nee Schreiner) and the late Jane (nee Snyder) Paul.
Loving father of Rashel (late Bernard) Feldman, Lisa (late Frank) Patzke and Heather (Kane) Keirnan.
Cherished grandfather of Kane (Melanie), Samantha (Christopher), Abigail, Frank, Jane (Justin), Emily and Clare.
Adoring great...
Richard J. Ach
Jan 20, 2026
Richard J. Ach, 63, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2026. He was born in Chicago on June 9, 1962 to Wilma (nee Wunder) and the late Richard E. Ach.
Richard built a life defined by dedication to his family, determination to his education and career and passion for life.
Richard was an avid triathlete, bicyclist and baker and enjoyed...
Susan L. Stabosz
Jan 19, 2026
Susan L. Stabosz (nee Motill),
Loving mom of Jason (Jennifer) Stabosz, the late Matthew (Laura) Stabosz & Jessica (Andrew) Jacobs.
Cherished grandma of Mitchell, Sydney (Zach), Nathan, Hailey & Deacon.
Adored future great grandma.
Caring sister of Kenneth (Donna) Motill & Richard (Carol) Motill.
Devoted daughter of the late John & the late Bernice Motill.
Fond aunt to many nieces & nephews.
Funeral services & interment will...
John Joseph Murrihy Jr.
Jan 13, 2026
John Murrihy Jr.
Devoted husband of Kimberly Murrihy.
Adoring father of Sean Murrihy (Josh King), Erin Murrihy (Scott Schmaltz), and Katie Corning (Kyle).
Proud grandfather of Silas King, Daniel Schmaltz, Nancy Belle Corning, Hunter Corning, and Dottie Jo Corning.
Loving son of John Joseph Murrihy, Sr and the late Nancy May Murrihy (nee Bennis).
Cherished brother to Colleen Frontzak (Joe), Trish McGlynn (late Jim), Maura...
Elizabeth Gallegos
Jan 10, 2026
Elizabeth Gallegos Martinez, 58, passed away peacefully at home in Chicago, Illinois, on January 10, 2026, after a short but hard-fought battle with cancer.
Elizabeth was born on May 28, 1967, in Mexico to Ruben and Marina Martinez. She built a life rooted in love for her family and a strong work ethic. For 20 years, she was a dedicated employee...
Carol A. Stefan
Jan 7, 2026
Carol Stefan died of respiratory failure on January 7. She was 86 years old.
Carol is survived by five children (Steve Stefan and Colleen Judge, Katie and Pat Caruso, Tom and Mary Pat Stefan, Larry and Pamela Stefan, Matt Stefan and Maria Marini), 13 grandchildren (Steve Stefan, Jennifer Ryan, Mollie Wilcox, Allison Stefan, Emily Stefan, Symeon Stefan, Sophia Stefan, Lukios Stefan,...
Daniel M. Bauer
Jan 2, 2026
Daniel Moody Bauer (born February 5, 1954) was reunited with his Savior on January 2, 2025. He was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness radiated everywhere he went. His steady presence, deep faith, and genuine care for others touched all who knew him. Dan was a man of steadfast faith in Jesus, which he carried with him...
Thomas J. Stuchly
Jan 1, 2026
Thomas Joseph Stuchly, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 5, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, Tom had been a cherished resident of Palos Heights since 1972.
Tom was the devoted husband of the late Dee Stuchly, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage until her passing in 2023. He was...
Sylvia Ann Richardson
Dec 18, 2025
Sylvia Ann George was born on February 4, 1939, in Moss Point, Mississippi to Johnie & Grace George. She was the eighth of ten children, all of whom preceded her in death. She loved her siblings dearly. The siblings in birth order were Grace, Bobby (Bubba), Belle, Bobby, Mike, Margie, Blanche, Sylvia, Cecil, and Brenda.
Sylvia attended Magnolia Elementary and High...
Anna Toscas
Dec 16, 2025
April 19, 1935 — December 16, 2025 "May Her Memory Be Eternal..."
Anna Toscas (nee Korbakis), of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 16, 2025, at the age of 90. As the cherished matriarch of a large extended Greek family, she was a strong, resilient, graceful woman of integrity with a heart of gold.
Beloved wife of the late...
Philip J. McCarthy
Dec 16, 2025
Loving husband of the late Maria Ann McCarthy (nee Porrata).
Devoted father of Steven, Mark (Kristy), Maria (Paddy), Geanette, Michael (late Vicky).
Proud grandpa to the late Joseph, Leah, Justin, Shawn, Emma, Danielle, Brett, Aidan, Kevin, Laura, Erica, and Maria.
Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews and friend to all.
Connie Cannon
Dec 15, 2025
On December 15, 2025, Connie Cannon (nee Monroy) passed away peacefully at 92 years old. She is survived by her daughter Donna E. Weaver (nee Pacheco), and was preceded by her ex-husband Richard Pacheco and her son, Richard Stephen Pacheco. She is also survived by son-in-law Bob Weaver and grandson, Brennan Weaver. Connie was a beloved aunt to many, many...
Nancy A. Lukasik
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...
