Obituaries

Feb 21, 2026

Penny Lynn Paetow, 69, peacefully passed away on February, 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1956, in a small town in Indiana, to the late Wilber and Judy Dieterly. Penny was the beloved wife and best friend of her one and only love of 45 years, Gregory. Together they built a life grounded in family...

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Marian Nakonieczny, lat 59, był ukochanym synem śp. Bronisława i Marii (z domu Hacia) Nakoniecznych, ukochanym mężem Elżbiety (z domu Wal) Nakonieczny, kochającym ojcem Joanny (Jonathana) Adkins i Rafała (Hadeela) Nakoniecznego, dumnym dziadkiem Aidena i Wyatta, drogim bratem Jana (Eugeni), Krystyny, Heleny, Mieczysławy, Adama (Danuty) i Marii (Tomasza), czułym wujkiem wielu bratanic i bratanków, kuzynem wielu osób i tęskniącym za...

Feb 4, 2026

Philip J. Guest passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Margaret Guest, he grew up with four brothers and one sister. Phil was a calm, caring, and gentle soul, remembered for his kindness, humility, and strong work ethic by all who knew him.

Phil was...

Feb 4, 2026

Joseph Dale Gustafson, age 66, a longtime resident of Lockport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.

Born on January 26, 1960, in Blue Island, Illinois, Joe was the son of Dale R. and Marianne H. Gustafson. He grew up in Dalton, IL, where he played on the Dolton Bears football team while attending St. Mary's Elementary School and was...

Jan 31, 2026

Ileana Herman, beloved wife of the late John T. Herman, Sr., passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her family.

A woman of immense heart, Ileana was known for her boundless generosity and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. She had a vibrant passion for travel, creating her most cherished memories while exploring Disney...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jan 1, 2026

Funeral Services and Interment will be private.

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,...