Obituaries

Sep 7, 2025

Marilyn A. Reddy (nee Shaughnessy),

Beloved wife of the late Thomas C. Reddy Sr.

Loving mother of Thomas C. Jr (Laura), Mary Katherine (Tedd) Korbos, Robert (Karla), Dennis (Kathy) & Gerald (Sara).

Cherished gram & grandma of David (Jane), Bobby II, Michael (Sarah), Steven, Sean & David (Tori).

Adored great grandma of Jack & Weston.

Caring daughter of the late Joseph & Theresa Shaughnessy.

Kind sister...

Sep 4, 2025

Kathleen A. (Delaney) Mannix, 89, passed away September 4, 2025, in her home in Palos Heights, surrounded in love by her seven children. Kathleen was born in Oak Park, IL on November 18, 1935, to Patrick J. Delaney and Mildred C. (Podalsky). She lived a life dedicated to her family, her Catholic faith, and her community. She was an avid...

Sep 3, 2025

Ralph Edwin Fisher, age 78, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family while in hospice at Palos Northwestern Hospital.

He was born October 1, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to Beverly (nee Backer) Fisher and Richard Fisher.

Ralph is survived and missed by his cherished wife Marsha (nee Burgeson), his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years.

He...

Sep 3, 2025

Marilyn Theresa Christakos, 78, of North Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on September 3, 2025.

She was born on July 27, 1947 to Toney and Nellie (Buckler) Galinausky.

She is survived by her husband, Lenny Theodore Christakos, and their two children, Melissa (Clyde O. Hunter Jr.) Christakos and Craig (Skye) Christakos.

her two treasured grandchildren, Cordelia and Forbes.

cherished aunt of Christine...

Sep 1, 2025

Carolyn J. Lowery (nee Nelson).

Beloved wife of the late Edward A. Lowery , at rest September 1, 2025. Loving mother of Michael,(Jean), Kathy ( Dave) Yerkes, Janice (Rick) Manthei, Ed (Katy).

Proud grandmother of Jessica, Jennifer, Mike, Maggie, Nick, Tony, Katie, Matt, Eddie, Dave, John, Carolyn, Kim, Kayla, Nicole, Natalie, Bryan, Dan, Sarah.

Cherished great grandmother of Annie, Cate, George, John, Emma,...

Aug 31, 2025

Beloved wife of Richard F. Abbott.

Aug 30, 2025

Maxine Callaghan nee Rosano, age 98

Beloved wife of the Late William Henry Callaghan.

Loving mother of Diana (Paul) McCoy, William Jr. (Nancy) Callaghan, Mary Ann (Paul) Czajkowski, Elaine (Mike) Randolph and Patricia (Dan) Harris.

Cherished grandmother of Colleen (Kyle) Condon, Deanne (Doug) McKenna, Katie (Ricky) Kohler, Kerry Callaghan, Michael (Celeste) Randolph.

William H. III (Nicole) Callaghan, Kevin Randolph, Dr. Daniel (Kelly) Harris, Kimberley...

Aug 28, 2025

Aug 22, 2025

Molly Patricia Horan (Calomino), 92 of Palos Heights, formerly Evergreen Park, Roseland and Burnside passed away on 8/22/2025. .

Molly was born 12/23/32 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Esther Calomino (Giglio). She was the baby in a family of 2 brothers (Dominick, Jimmy) and 3 sisters (Phyllis (Cassano), Lena (Pascente), Nellie (Mori). Molly attended CVS H.S. in Chicago. She married...

Aug 19, 2025

Beloved wife of Charles Livingston.

Loving mom of Steven (Candice) Livingston, Eric (Maggie) Livingston, Brianne (Shawn) Morris.

Cherished nana of Brandon, Austin, Kaitlyn, Nathan, Payton, Blakely & Sawyer.

Adored sister of Debbie (Larry) Olson & Glenn (Katie) Petralia.

Fur mom of Bear.

Aug 15, 2025

Bill Doyle of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2025.

Bill was born in Chicago to William F Doyle Sr. and Rosemary L Doyle (nee Walsh). Bill graduated from St. Bede the Venerable Grammar School and St. Rita High School. During his time in high school, Bill realized his love of track and field and writing. He was the...

Aug 13, 2025

Mark C. Ramsey 91 of Worth, Illinois

Beloved Husband of the Late Elaine G. Ramsey nee Walters

Dear Step Father of Daniel Buzle, David Buzle & Lisa ( Daniel ) Yusko

Brother of the Late Wayne ( Marcia ) Ramsey

Visitation Monday August 18th at Kerry Funeral Home and Cremation Center 7020 W. 127th St. Palos Heights from 4 pm until 7 pm

Interment with...

Aug 12, 2025

May His Memory Be Eternal...

Aug 12, 2025

Ronald DeBoer Faulstich, 83, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. He was the cherished son of the late Henry Wilke Faulstich and Ruth DeBoer Faulstich.

Ron is survived by his wife, Maryann Sochat; his beloved children Todd, Nicole (Jenn Furuglyas), Ashley Shubert (Joel), Maxx; and his #1 grandson, Ezra.

He was a proud graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign,...

Aug 12, 2025

Patricia Brogan (nee Levins)

On August 12, 2025, at the age of 87, Pat Brogan returned to God and her husband Don. Don and Pat were married in 1958 and spent the next 62 years building a life rooted in love, faith and family until his passing in 2020.

Pat was the heart and soul of her family. Pat was best described...

Aug 9, 2025

In Loving Memory of Christine A. Hassel

April 21, 1961 – August 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and immeasurable sorrow, we share the passing of a vibrant and cherished soul who left us too soon at the age of 64 after a courageous and determined battle with appendiceal cancer. She fought with every ounce of strength, hope, and love. Never losing her...

Aug 8, 2025

Pablo Mena, dedicated doctor specializing in psychiatry, of Palos Heights, IL and born in Mexico City, Mexico, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on August 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Pablo Mena was a humble yet proud patriarch who was fiercely devoted to his family. Born on March 31, 1931, in Mexico City, to the late Valentin...

Aug 6, 2025

Jane Ellen Hurley (née Hezel), age 96, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, with family all around her.

Born on August 11, 1928, in Chicago, IL, to Gustave and Ellen, Jane lived a life filled with love, kindness, strength, and a stubborn insistence on living life on her terms. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter,...

Aug 6, 2025

Aug 3, 2025

Phyllis A. Wheeler (nee Panek),

Beloved wife of the late James N Wheeler.

Loving mother of the late Kathy A (Charles)Snyder (wheeler), Karen A (late Michael) Michalski (wheeler), Paula M (Sean) Walsh (wheeler).

Cherished grandmother of Carla, Jessica, Gina, Jeffery, Brett and Ashley.

Executive secretary at Hektoen Institute. Loved by ALL who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.