Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Patricia R. Nicosia (Nee Greenhill),

Patricia R. Nicosia, 89, passed away peacefully in her St. Francis of Assisi Residence Home surrounded by her adoring family and friends on December 27, 2023.  Patricia was born on December 31, 1933, to Parents Margaret (Huck) and Archibald in the city of Chicago.   She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School for Girl’s...

Dec 24, 2023

Amy Lynn White (nee Boss)

Age 39 passed away peacefully Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, with her loving husband Bob by her side. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. 

Amy is survived by her husband of 15 years, Bob, as well as...

Dec 21, 2023

Anthony J. Casale of Palos Heights passed away December 21, 2023 at the age of 91.

Tony, a dedicated family man and Army Veteran, grew up in Little Italy. He became a respected South Chicago Hospital Administrator and dedicated his life and career to the service of others. In his retirement, he served on the board of Sertoma Center. 

Beloved...

Dec 20, 2023

Josephine Passarelli (nee Bilotta)

Beloved wife of the late Frank C. Passarelli.Loving mother of Carol (late Sam) Bills & JoAnn (late Patrick) Weber.Cherished grandmother and “DoDo” of Mike (Charlotte) Gilhooly, Christi (Tom) Koziol & Michelle (Jeff) Gilhooly.Adoring “nonnie” of Frankie, Theresa, Matthew, Nicholas & Amelia.Devoted daughter of the late: Bruno & Mary (nee Omera) Bilotta.Dear sister of the late: Victoria,...

Dec 14, 2023

Janice Bryant (nee Pichman), native of Palos Park,

Born: October 29, 1950. Deceased: December 14, 2023

Beloved wife of Terry Kerns for 36 years.

Loving daughter of the late Tina Pichman (nee Spasoff) and Thomas Pichman.

Dear sister of loving brothers Thomas, Michael, Jerry, James & Steven Pichman.

Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation Saturday, December 23rd...

Dec 13, 2023

Dec 13, 2023

John Bernard Weidner,

 

He leaves behind his best friend & mother of his children, Carol Weidner (nee Schmitt).

Beloved father of Samantha M. Weidner, John B. Weidner II, Sarah K. (Robert Arnold) Weidner, Michael R. (Tiffany Dobrow) Weidner, Joseph L. Weidner.

Cherished papa of Mackenzie, Gabriella, Cain, ReyEllen, and Ezekiel.

Dear brother of the late Kathleen (Mladen) Milovac, Linda...

Dec 11, 2023

Paul L. Hagadus,

Beloved husband of the late Sally Hagadus (nee Bravo).

Loving dad of Mona (Randy) Upton, Paulette (Dave) Ziolkowski, Jim (Rose) Hagadus, Paul (Sue) Hagadus.

Adored grandpa of Jason (Kristi), Jami (Justyn), late Samantha, David (Christina), Erik (Madeline), Troy, Rebecca, Shawn (Kate), Brittany (Martin), Justin & Dylan.

Cherished great grandpa of Channing, Austyn, Kanyen, Jayden, Julyauna, Jaelynn, Jamstyn,...

Dec 11, 2023

Kevin Bernard Ready, aged 73, passed away peacefully on December 11th, 2023 with his loving wife Cathy by his side. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, father-in-law and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 

Treasured husband of Cathy (nee Daker) Ready. Loving father of Kevin (Kim) Ready, Michael (Rachel) Ready, Sheila...

Dec 10, 2023

Proud U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.

Dec 10, 2023

Vicente Valenzuela Benig, Businessman, E-Trader, Attorney, and Founder of MTC Academy Albay

of Palos Park, IL and Tabaco City, Philippines, took his last breath in his Illinois home on his 86th birthday, December 10, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.  

 

Beloved husband of Corazon Rafer Benig.

Loving father of Michelle Arora, Vincent Benig, Feliza Gauthier, Victoria Hsu.

Loving uncle-father...

Dec 2, 2023

Mary T. “Maureen” Forde,

Beloved wife & best friend of the late Michael Forde.

Dear sister of Loretta Lally, Joseph (late Mary) Lally, Peter (late Theresa) Lally, Seamus Lally, Thomas (Kathleen)Lally, late John Lally & late Vincent Lally.

Fond aunt & great aunt of many nieces & nephews.

Visitation, Wednesday, December 6th from 9:00am until time of chapel prayers, 11:00am...

Nov 30, 2023

Ronald F. Riesbeck, proud employee of American Airlines for 40 years.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Haugh).

Loving father of Susan Riesbeck, Michael (Iryna) Riesbeck & Marie (Jeff) Todd.

Cherished grandfather of Nicole (Terrance), Sean, Jacob, Michelle, Max & Taylor.

Adoring great grandfather of Madison & Juliana.

Dear brother of John (Nancy) Riesbeck.

Fond uncle of Laurie (Arthur)...

Nov 30, 2023

(nee Heinzel). Beloved wife of the late Robert Sr. Dear mother of Robert Jr. (Wendy), Timothy, John (Gina) and Michael Gallagher. Loving grandmother of Shannon (Andrew) Rehs, Robert III (Cassandra), John Jr., Meghan (Michael) Lazarczyk, Justin, Evan and Madeline Gallagher and great grandmother of Emileigh, Ryan, Cooper, Lincoln and Madison. Dear sister of the late Richard and Lester Heinzel. Fond...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Beloved husband of Sharon (nee. Walsh) Jarema. 

Loving father of Kimberly (James) Kent, Thomas (Mary Fran), James, and the late Timothy. 

Proud grandfather to Meghan, Joe, Jordan, Sara, and Hannah.

Cherished brother of the late Bernie and late Gerald Jarema. 

Fond brother-in-law of Janice Jarema. 

Kind uncle of Bill, Cheryl, and Linda.

Wonderful cousin and friend to many. 

 

 

Nov 29, 2023

 

Frank Arvid Muller Frank A Muller, 81, of Palos Park, passed away on November 29, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born on September 9, 1942 in New York, the first child for Frank and Lilian (Bothen) Muller.  Frank graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana.  He served in the Army Reserves for 3 years at Fort Ord.  Then...

Nov 26, 2023

Patricia Susan Mikrut (nee Doyle), age 86, of Palos Park, IL earned her wings on November 26th, 2023. Patricia was surrounded by her loving husband and children as she entered Heaven. She is preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Hyacinth Doyle and brother, Tom Doyle. Patricia was born in 1937 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Patricia was a...

Nov 17, 2023

Beloved wife of Gerald (Jerry) Shambo. Loving mother of Mark (Judy) Shambo and Amy (Shannon) Smylie. Cherished grandmother of Aidan and Jessica Smylie & Maggie Kate and Jake Shambo. Dear brother John (Kimberly) Gamauf.

Nov 12, 2023

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to www.mealtrain.com/trains/gkeg5l

Brian Luebke of Frankfort, IL passed peacefully on 11/12/23.  He was born in Oak Park on November 8, 1977. He was the dear husband of his loving wife Kathy (Schodrof) who survives him along with his two sons Ben and Alex, his Mother Cathie (Jech) Poia and Step Father Terry...

Nov 11, 2023

Wayne E. Milos, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was known for his devotion to family and service to others. He was born October 8, 1944 in Chicago, the son of Helen and James Milos and brother to James, Rosemary, Dean, Gloria, Allen, Elaine, Loyal and Vivian. He graduated from St. Ignatius...