Obituaries

Dec 28, 2022

Matthew Patrick Walsh of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully at the age of 81 years old on 12/28/22 at 12:22 p.m. He was born in Chicago on December 4,1941 to Peter and Helen Walsh.He is survived by his two loving children, Matthew (Cathy) Walsh, Michelle Walsh (Brendan) Ozanne. Matthew was the proud Papa of Hope Catherine, Matthew Finnegan, McKenna Margaret,...

Dec 25, 2022

Carol Jean Norton, 75, of Mokena, passed away at Palos Heights Hospital on December 25, 2022. She was born on March 8, 1947 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Howard Francis and Ora Verne (nee Pittaway) Norton.

Carol graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in Blue Island and earned a B.A. in Elementary Education from Illinois State University...

Dec 24, 2022

Robert (Bob) G. Kleinfeldt,

age 95, an Orland Park, IL resident, died peacefully Friday, December 24, 2022, in the Memory Care unit at Warren Barr Rehabilitation Center in Orland Park with family members by his side.  He was born September 13, 1927, in Chicago to the late George and Florence (Miller) Kleinfeldt.  Robert was a proud graduate of Lane Tech...

Dec 23, 2022

 

Anthony J. Basile,

 

Retired barber and formerly of Roseland & South Holland.

Beloved son of the late Joseph & Alice Basile.

Dear brother of Deborah (Richard) Fitzsimons.

Cherished uncle of Alicia.

Fond cousin & friend of many.

 

Visitation Tuesday, December 27th from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

 

Chapel prayers Wednesday, December 28th, 9:30 a.m. at the...

Dec 21, 2022

Amberg, Mae M, age 97Long time resident of Victory Centre of  Park Forest Senior Living. Mae is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Anna (nee Johnson). Dear sister of the late Howard, the late Helen LaVelle, the late Ralph (late Adeline), the late Irene (late Morten) Tuftedal, and the late Edward (Angela). Fond Aunt to many. Visitation will...

Dec 20, 2022

Aleksander Wodka of Palos Hills, IL passed peacefully on 12/20/22.  He was born in Poland on 12/4/1937.  He was the beloved husband of his wife Jadwiga (Jarmula), loyal to marital vows for 49 ½ years.    He is survived by his loving children, Gerard (Meredith) Wodka, and Mark (Elizabeth) Wodka. Aleksander, “Dzia Dzia”, was the proud grandfather of eight: Ethan,...

Dec 18, 2022

Age 98, peacefully passed into God’s hands on December 18, 2022.  “Gerry” was born on February 22, 1924 in Seneca, IL to Mary Agnes and Francis Kelleher.  In 1942, Gerry graduated from Mercy High School and in 1946, graduated from Mercy School of Nursing at St. Xavier University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  She began her...

Dec 17, 2022

Beloved husband of Christine M. Putlak (nee Amberg). Loving father of Daniel (Molli) & Kevin (Jennifer) Putlak. Devoted son of Emily (nee Grencik) & the late Norbert Putlak Sr. Dear brother of Kathy (Larry) Schoudel & Tim (Sue) Putlak Sr. Fond son-in-law of Angela & the late Edward Amberg and brother-in-law of the late Roseanne (late John) Jones, Bob (Sharon)...

Dec 16, 2022

Patrick J. McCormick, M.D. of Orland Park, IL passed peacefully at home on 12/16/2022. Pat was born in Madison, WI on July 31, 1933, to Agnes Sands McCormick and Joseph J. McCormick. He grew up in Madison attending Blessed Sacrament Elementary, Edgewood High School and then on to college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to receive his Bachelor in Science...

Dec 15, 2022

Proud U.S. Army Air Force Veteran during WWII.   Beloved husband of the late Madeleine (nee Kapotsos) Kutsulis. Loving father of Jim (Linda) Kutsulis, Debbie (Greg) Schillo & Valorrie (late Kirk) Moulton. Cherished grandfather of Renee, Melissa (Paul), Amanda (Aaron), Thomas (Megan), Luke (Michelle) & Michelle. Adoring great grandfather of Jacob, Raquel, Emily, Adley, Olivia, Kallie, Madelyn, Tommy, Max &...

Dec 14, 2022

Joseph “Jay” P. McGivney Sr.

 

Joseph P. McGivney Sr, known to family and friends as “Jay” was born on August 5th, 1939. passed away December 14th2022, at Palos/ Northwestern hospital following a short illness.

Joe was one of 8 children born and raised on the south side of Chicago. He attended St Margaret of Scotland elementary school, Marmion Military...

Dec 10, 2022

Beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Ceh, Loving mother of Deborah L. (Robert) O’Donnell, the late Gregory J. (Colleen) Ceh & Anthony J. Ceh. Adored grandma of Victoria, Nicole (Brian), John, Kimberly (Randall), Brandon (Rachel), Justin, Matthew & Felicia. Cherished Gigi of Elizabeth, Brooklyn, Oliver, Mason, Juliet & Everson. Devoted daughter of the late Edward & late Mary Stupay....

Dec 1, 2022

Proud Local 399 Operating Engineer for 40 years. Faithful companion of Mary Dohoney Loving father of Jill (Ryan) Johnson, Robert (Karen) McElligott & Jennifer McElligott. Adoring “Grandpa Popsicles” of Matthew, Haley, Emily, Colin & Maggie. Devoted son of the late: John & Christina McElligott. Dear brother of John (late Margaret) of Coolard, Co. Kerry, Ireland, Thomas (Virginia), William (Dawn), Gerald...

Oct 2, 2022

 

94, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Palos Heights, IL. Born to the late Matthew T. and Esther (Horan) Riley, she was reared on the South side of Chicago.  She earned her B.A. degree from St. Xavier College and her Masters in Reading from DePaul University.  For decades she was a dedicated special needs teacher in the Chicago...

Sep 29, 2022

Sep 20, 2022

 

Orland Park - Josephine P. Kleinfeldt, age 93, an Orland Park resident, died peacefully Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Palos Community Hospital with family members by her side. She was born on May 8, 1929 in Chicago, to the late Joseph and Aurelia (Jesse) Muscia.  Other than a few years in which she lived in St. Paul Minnesota,  Josephine...

Sep 6, 2022

 

  Beloved wife of Frank J. Beresh. Loving mother of Lisa (Eric) Sladcik  &  the late Lynn Kelley. Cherished grandmother of; Kevin Brush (Audra), Ryan Kelley (Stephanie), Shannon Kelley, Nicole Grove (Aaron), Eric Sladcik, Dylan Kelley & Kyle Kelley. Adoring great grandmother of Gwendalynn Brush and Carsyn Moore. Visitation Friday, September 9th from 10 a.m. until time of chapel...

Sep 2, 2022

 

  December 24th , 1967 – September 2nd, 2022 Karen Marie Martells of Waterloo, Iowa passed peacefully on September 2nd, 2022. She was born in Oak Lawn, Illinois on December 24th, 1967. She was the beloved girlfriend of Todd McNees. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Jessica Martells, Dean Martells (Karen Boreman), and Emma Martells....

Joseph A. Gressick, age 77 of Crestwood. Beloved husband of the late Rosalie C. (nee Brathovde). Dear father of Tina (Tom) Evoy, Joseph (Amy) Gressick Jr. & Anthony (Vanessa) Gressick. Proud grandfather of Roy & Vince Romano, Brittney, David & Cameron Gressick and Amariya White. Fond brother of Theodore (Sharon) Gressick. Visitation Thursday, January 28th from 3 until 7 p.m....

Judith A. Dieken (nee Dunne) Funeral services & Interment will be private.