Obituaries
Patrick Michael Loftus
Dec 23, 2024
Patrick Michael Loftus, 72, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away on December 23, 2024.
Patrick was the cherished father of Sean (Amy) Loftus, Colin (Malaika) Loftus, and Ryan Loftus. He was a proud grandfather to Sophia, Amelia, Ace, and Kingston. Patrick was the former spouse of Wendy Loftus. He was the beloved son of the late Patricia and the late John...
Sylvia A. Stephan
Dec 17, 2024
Sylvia A. Stephan (nee Jonikas).
Beloved wife of the late Paul Stephan.
Loving mother of Michael (late Cathy) Stephan & Shawn Stephan
Adored grandma of Kyler (Lauryn) Stephan.
Fond aunt of Adrian & Jeremy.
Mary Therese Beatty
Dec 14, 2024
Mary T. Beatty, daughter of the late Austin and Beatrice O’Grady (nee Lyons), born in Chicago on May 22, 1930, died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Oak Trace Senior Living in the care of Angels Grace Hospice on December 14, 2024.
Beloved wife of the late John J. Beatty.
Mother to Therese (Glenn Smith), James (Stephanie), Catherine, John (Donna), Joseph (Tiffany), Nancy...
Lois M. Benda
Dec 13, 2024
Lois (Stroner) Benda, 94, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on December 13th, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Paul, her sisters June (Harold) Davia and Patsy (Jim) Stice and her parents Tillie and Louis Stroner.
She leaves behind her children Diane (Benj), Bruce (Jennifer) and Paul L. (Erika) grandchildren Gianna, Allegra, Roger (Annie), Julie and...
Judith A. Castellano
Dec 7, 2024
Judy A. Castellano (nee Marek), age 77 passed away on December 7, 2024. Beloved wife of 39 years to Angelo Castellano; loving Mother of Terry Stonitsch (Jen Jernigan) and Mike (Amber) Castellano; Proud Grandmother of Terry Stonitsch III and Chloe Stonitsch; caring Daughter to the late Louis and Vardelva Marek (nee Bussart).
George "Buddy" P. Gaskin Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
George (Buddy) P. Gaskin, Jr.
Beloved husband of Edwina (Cookie) Gaskin. Loving father of Kelly (Paul) Walsh, Andrew (Michelle) Gaskin. Proud Grandfather of Kevin Hickey, Patrick Thoms, Zachary (Heather) Thoms. Extremely proud Great Grandfather of Tanner Thoms and Willow Hickey. Dear Brother of Virginia (Thomas) Patno, both deceased, Thomas (decd) (MaryBeth) Patrick, (decd), Barbara Cockburn, Robert (decd) Donna, Richard (decd) Virginia,...
Dennis Wayne Kuchan
Dec 4, 2024
Dennis Wayne Kuchan, 93, of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully on December 4, 2024. Born October 4, 1931 in Chicago, IL, he was the beloved son of Catherine E. and Dennis J. Kuchan. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Nancy L. Kuchan (nee Heimbach). Cherished father of Mark (Sharon) Kuchan, Kurt Kuchan and Sharon (Bill) Holohan....
Jean Ann Burke
Dec 4, 2024
Jean A. Burke (nee Witry)
Beloved wife of the late Phillip F. Burke.
Loving mother of the late John (Maryann), Tom (Karen Klein-Burke), Bob (Susie) and Joe (Mary Carol) Burke.
Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Mike) Schmitt, Kathryn, Lauren (Josh) Preputnik, Catie, Robbie, Alex, Will, Patrick and Maggie.
Adoring great grandmother of Bastian “Bash”.
Fond sister of the late Al Witry.
Dear aunt of many nieces and...
Victoria M. Chapello
Dec 2, 2024
Victoria M Chapello (nee Spatola),
Beloved wife of John Chapello.
Adored mother of Jessica.
Loving daughter of the late Julio & the late Theresa Spatola.
Cherished sister of the late Bernadette (Curt) Vesely & the late Julie (late John) Court.
Adoring sister-in-law of Grace Bukowski.
Fond aunt to Bret (Mythia) Vesely, Jackie (Tony) Bruno & Chris (Michelle) Court.
Caring great aunt of many.
Retired teamster, office manager &...
James Gibbons Foskett
Nov 20, 2024
James Gibbons Foskett, Of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on November 20th.
Jim was born in Chicago on February 15, 1942. He was the loving son of Catherine (nee Gibbons) and Walter Foskett. Beloved husband of Mary Adele (nee Wollenberg). Loving father of James Edward Foskett (Janet). Adored “Crampa” of Thea Adele Foskett. Brother of Carolyn (Terence) Mahoney and Gregory...
Michael R. Amato
Nov 17, 2024
Beloved son of the late Alphonso “Big Al” and the late Frances (nee Piccinni); dear brother of the late Joseph, Frank (Deanne), Jimmy, Vincent, Richard (Terry), and Nancy (Jack) Martello; father of Jason Anderson; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of John Eldorado, and Frank Minicino. Please omit flowers. Memorial Service will be held at Kerry Funeral...
Janice L. Crego
Nov 16, 2024
Janice “Jan” Crego (née Brown) passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 6, 1947, in East Chicago, Indiana, Jan was the fourth child of the late Lyle and Allean (Early) Brown.
Jan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Crego, and her three brothers, Don Brown, Richard Brown,...
Bridget Lyons
Nov 15, 2024
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Bridget "Bridie" Lyons, aged 90, of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born on January 11, 1934, in Gort, County Galway, Ireland, to Michael Forde, a farmer, and Kathleen (née O'Laughlin), Bridie carried the spirit of Ireland wherever she went. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Lyons and...
Honorable Michael Joseph Valentine Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
Edwards County Circuit Judge, The Honorable Michael Joseph Valentine, Jr., 43, passed away on November 5, 2024, at his residence in Edwards County, Illinois.
He was born on April 14, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael J. Valentine Sr. and Marilyn (Jablonowski) Valentine.
Michael earned his law degree at Southern Illinois University. He was elected State’s Attorney in Edwards County, Illinois, serving...
