Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Alice Lillian Boyajian (birth name Samarjian)

August 17, 1934 - January 13, 2024

Hopkinton, Massachusetts – Palos Heights, IL

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Alice Lillian Boyajian of Palos Heights IL, on January 13th, 2024.

Born on August 17th, 1934 in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, to Armen and Vera Samarjian. Her mother was a survivor of the...

Jan 12, 2024

Funeral services will be private.

Jan 12, 2024

On January 11, 2024, Kenlyn Meryl Rini departed this world on the wings of angels - not a euphemism. Her family witnessed this miracle and are still finding feathers. If you knew our mother, a winged escort into The Holy Mystery is not out of the realm of possibilities.

In her 82 years, Kenlyn wore many hats: wife, mother, godmother, grandmother,...

Jan 11, 2024

Age 97

Beloved wife of the late John Madeja Jr. Loving mother of Carol Madeja. Dear sister-in-law of Thomas Madeja. Fond Aunt of Nancy Stan & many other nieces & nephews.

Former member of St. Clare Archconfraternity & St. Clare Holy Name Society of Jesus & Mary.

Visitation Thursday, January 18th from 3:00pm until 8:00pm.

Chapel Prayers Friday, January 19th,...

Jan 8, 2024

Nancy Lynn Batastini, Age 67, of Palos Park, IL, passed away on January 8, 2024.

Nancy is survived by her husband Michael Batastini, daughter Carissa (David) Lauer, son Frank (Anna) Batastini, and grandsons Daniel Lauer and Nicolas Batastini. 

Nancy was born in Chicago, IL to Alvin and Nancy Teter on February 19, 1956.

Nancy loved being around her family and...

Jan 6, 2024

Patrick A. Mulhearn, retired Chicago Police Officer and beloved partner of Carol Nelson, dearest brother of Michael and Gloria of Galesburg, Michigan, and Mary Maziarka and the late David of Milton, Georgia, and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Palos Hospice for their compassionate care and support. No services or funeral will be held.

Jan 6, 2024

Memorial visitation Saturday, January 13th from 9:30 am until time of memorial service, 10:00 am at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 West McCarthy Road, Palos Heights.

Interment will be at a later date.

Jan 5, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of Richard E. Ach, 89 years old of Palos Heights, IL, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend, announces his passing on January 5, 2024. 

Proud father to Richard J. Ach (the late Laurie), Angela Gonzalez (Joe), Elena Kanagandram (Kandiah), Heidi Cotter (John) and Cynthia Edwards (Jayson) and Opa to his grandchildren Gabriella,...

Jan 5, 2024

Michael David Stanton passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024, with his sisters by his side. He was a loving son of the late William and the late LaVerne (Hennessy) Stanton; Beloved brother of the late William, Deborah (the late T. Mark) Poulos, the late Patricia (late Robert) Hansen, Diane (Charles) McKeown, the late James, and LaVerne (Rick) Lathus; Adored...

Jan 4, 2024

Donald G. Flood Sr. of Palos Heights passed away on 1/4/2024 after a long illness.  Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Wilson), loving father to Deb (Tim), Don, Dawn (Steve) and his dog Stosh. Proud “Pops” to Brett (Sam), Tyler (Shannon), Abby, Ella and Edie. Cherished great “Pops” to Rowan, Ryann, Tyler, Mac and Griffin. Proceeded in death by his father...

Dec 30, 2023

Funeral Services will be private.

Dec 29, 2023

Eli J. Triantafilis, Proud Member of the Mechanics Union Local 701

Eli, born in Chicago on May 12, 1952 to the late James and Despina Triantafilis. He attended Koraes Elementary School and was a proud graduate of Little Flower High School. Eli retired from his life long career as an Automobile Mechanic for ShireyCadillac in 2018.

Beloved Husband of 45 years to Annette (nee Giovannetti) Triantafilis

Loving Father to Alicia (Patrick) Fagan

Cherished Papou of...

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,...