Obituaries
Maxine Callaghan
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...
Molly P. Horan
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...
Kathleen "Kathi" Livingston
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.
William T. Doyle Jr.
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...
Mark C. Ramsey
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...
Ronald D. Faulstich
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,...
Patricia Ann Brogan
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...
Christine A. Hassel
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...
Pablo Mena MD
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...
Jane E. Hurley
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,...
Phyllis A. Wheeler
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.
Karen M. Kernbauer
Jul 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Karen M. Kernbauer (nee Busko)
Beloved mother, sister, aunt, friend and neighbor. Preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Busko, her parents, Ed & Helen Busko, her son, Ed (“Eddie”); she is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Rob), her siblings, Diane (Stas) Bryks, Robert “Bob-O” (Joyce) Busko, her nephew and nieces, Matt, Jess and Em, her countless...
Mary E. Ahern
Jul 26, 2025
Mary E. Ahern (née Henry) passed away peacefully on July26th at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher M. Ahern, retired from the Chicago Police Department, and the loving mother of Michael (Therese), the late Mark, Daniel (Jill), Maggie (Daniel) Gaffney, and Mary (Michael) Colaizzi.
Proud grandmother of Katie, Jenny, Kevin, Ryan, Adam, Lauren, Genevieve,...
Lynda Gaye Kovack
Jul 24, 2025
Lynda Gaye Kovack (nee Forster).
Beloved wife of James A. Kovack.
Loving mother of Brian (Michele) Kovack.
Cherished grandmother of Kyle (Sarah) and Cortney Kovack.
Adoring great grandmother of Ivy Kovack.
Devoted daughter of the late; Wilfred and Harriet (nee Wians) Forster.
Dear sister of Craig (Cathy), Lyle, Bill (Joyce), Arthur (Dennis) and Joel Forster.
Kind aunt and cousin of many.
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Christine Abels-Houdek
Jul 23, 2025
Christine Abels-Houdek
Beloved wife of Rich Houdek.
Loving mother of Jennifer (David) Campbell, Brian (Michelle) Abels and John (Matthew) Abels-Kohles.
Cherished grandma of J., Zachary, Sabrina and Samantha.
Devoted daughter of the late; Casimir and Evelyn (nee Sommers) Rekruciak.
Dear sister of Thomas Rekruciak and Ronald (Linda) Rekruciak.