Obituaries
Rita B. Carey
Jul 3, 2023
Rita B. (nee Kristensen) Carey.
Beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank” Carey. Loving mother of John (Judy) Carey, Pam (the late Mike) LaMarche, Brother Rick Carey F.M.S. & Tom (Cara) Carey. Proud grandmother of Mike (Krista), Maureen, Scott, Patrick (Marykate), Katie (Mike), Michael, Kyle & Alyssa. Cherished great grandmother of Griffin, Carter, Mason, Colin, Avery McKenna, Evelyn Jean, Emmerson...
Donald L. Hitchcock
Jul 2, 2023
Donald L. ”Don" Hitchcock, age 90, U.S. Army Veteran, of Orland Park, formerly of Palos Heights.
Beloved Husband of the late Michelina “Mickey” Hitchcock (nee DiVicino),
Father of Donald (Amy) Hitchcock Jr., Marguerite (Anthony) Frigo, Diane (Donald) Mazor, Michelle (Albert) Charbonneau, Doreen (Lloyd) Keefer Jr., Mariann (Patrick) Stanton and Dawn (Timothy) Hannigan.
Grandfather of 21 Great Grandfather of 20,...
John P. Dominick Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
John passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Chicago. He was married to the love of his life, Susan, for 26 years. John served in the U.S. Army and was an electrician with the Local Union 134 IBEW for 30 years. He will be dearly missed...
Funeral Services & Interment will...
Nancy J. Homan
Jun 28, 2023
Nancy J. Homan nee Hines.
Daughter to the Late Charles (Dutch) & Helen Hines
Beloved Wife of David Homan.
Dear Mother of Christopher ( Nicole ) Homan, Michelle ( David ) Bill and the Late Scott ( Erica ) Homan.
Grandmother of Justin & Nolan.
Sister of Pat ( Bruce ) Kleinmaier & Bob ( Gail ) Hines.
Many...
Daniel O'Connor
Jun 25, 2023
Daniel J. O’Connor,
Beloved son of the late Daniel J. & late Annie O’Connor. Dear brother of Mary M. Renardo. Cherished uncle of Mary Rose Carroll, Peter A. (Mariann) Renardo, Nancy A. (Jeff) Perovic. Adored great uncle of Corrina, Angelo, Joseph, Carley & John. Loving great great uncle of Angelina, Rosalie, Lucia, Santina & Dominic.
Proud veteran of the...
Daniel Aras Nicholson, PhD
Jun 17, 2023
Daniel Nicholson, PhD.
Beloved husband of Patricia Nicholson (nee Ryan). Loving father of Meara(16), Michael(14) and Shay(11). Son of James Nicholson (deceased) and Dalia Mardon (deceased). Son-in-law to Michael J. Ryan D.D.S. and Carol Ryan. Brother to Paul Boyev, M.D., Vytas Boyev and James Nicholson. Uncle, brother-in-law, coach, teacher, scientist, colleague and friend to many. Taken too soon...
Dolores M. Meyers
Jun 11, 2023
Dolores M. Meyers (nee Margetic).
Beloved wife of the late Donald A. Meyers.Loving mother of Donald (Crystal) Meyers, Denise (Carl) Lewis, Doreen (Joseph) Durant & Debra Petersen. Cherished grandmother of Joseph (Kamila), Jessica, Jeffrey (Dannielle) & James (Lauren).Adoring great grandmother of Aiden, Gavin, Maylee, Olivia & Gracie.Dear sister of Sharon (late Ray) Arends.
Lenore A. Doyle
Jun 4, 2023
Lenore Ann Doyle of Chesterton, Indiana passed away after a long illness on June 4th, 2023.
Lenore was born in Chicago to William F Doyle and Rosemary L Doyle (nee Walsh). Lenore graduated from St Bede High School and attended Moraine Valley Community College shortly thereafter. After graduating Moraine Valley Community College she started her decades long career as an ultrasound technician.
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Emelina P. Canlas-Salud M.D.
Jun 2, 2023
Emelina P. Canlas-Salud, M.D.
Emelina Canlas-Salud was the beloved wife of Ponciano V. Salud, M.D., and proud mother of Monica (Hal Feiger), Amanda, and Elizabeth (Dave Massey) Salud. She was also a loving grandmother to Aedan, Alex, Maia, George, Charlie and Arthur.
The eldest of seven children in her family, Emelina graduated with a medical degree from University of the...
Paul L. McLaughlin
Jun 1, 2023
Paul L. McLaughlin, Retired Lt. Colonel with 25 years of service in the Air Force Reserves.17 years at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District as a Mechanical Engineer. 16 years at Tuthill Pump in Alsip, IL.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peg" (nee Carrington) McLaughlin.Loving father of the late Lynn McLaughlin, Meghan McLaughlin, Cathleen McLaughlin & Margret (Timothy) Olson. Proud grandfather...
Louise Bugaj
May 29, 2023
Louise Bugaj, age 87, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Northwestern Palos Community Hospital. Louise was born on March 8, 1936 to the late Mary and Alexander Loziuk. Louise was united in marriage to Matthew Bugaj on June 16, 1956. Louise helped her mother and Aunt Annie run the grocery store back in 1943. After getting married, she...
Robert F. Kramarski
May 28, 2023
Robert F. Kramarski of Palos Heights.
Beloved Husband of the late Dolores M. Kramarski (nee Bladowski).
Dear Father of Gary (Debra) Kramarski, Kim (Mike) Smith & the late Roberta Kramarski.
Grandfather of Cole Kramarski.
Loving Son of the late Grace (nee Heinrich) and Michael Kramarski.
Brother of the late Phyllis Fisher.
Memorial Visitation Thursday, June 8th from 3:00 p.m. until...
Robert O'Connell
May 26, 2023
Robert (Bob) Emmet O’Connell passed away on Friday May 26, 2023. Bob was born on June 14, 1930 in Chicago, the son of William and Gladys O’Connell. He married the love of his life, Caroline on October 20, 1951. She preceded him in death on May 26, 2019. They enjoyed a wonderful loving marriage for 67 years. Bob is survived...
Andrew M. Klimkiewicz
May 25, 2023
Andrew (Andy) Klimkiewicz
May 25, 2023
Loving son of Charles and Loretta (nee Massoth) Klimkiewicz.
Beloved brother of Vicky (Bill) Janozik, Karen Klimkiewicz and Kristina (Jim) Meskill.
Proud uncle of Allison, Emily and Mallory Janozik and Brett, Haley, late Kelsey, Sydney and Tyler Meskill.
Cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many.
Visitation Tuesday, May 30th from 9:00 a.m. until...
Elwood H. Michel
May 18, 2023
Elwood H. Michel, Proud U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War Era.
Beloved husband for 60 years to the late Rosemary L. Michel (nee Berndt).Loving father of Guy (Linda) Michel, Kimberly Michel & Jay (Tracy) Michel. Cherished grandfather of Ross, Tracy, Ryan, Sloane (Jimmy), Paige (Quinn), Shay (fiancé Sean) & Blase and adoring great grandfather of Charlotte Rose “Charlie”. Fond brother...
Laura M. Morales
May 17, 2023
Laura “Mama” Morales, a 70-year-old long-time resident of Chicago, passed away on May 17th, 2023 at Elevate Care of Palos Heights. She was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico on June 29th, 1952 to the late Reyes and Matilde Morales. Mama is survived by her husband, Ernesto Morales, and her children, Rosie and Junior as well as grandchildren Junito, Jiovanni, Tyler...
Robert E. Elli
May 17, 2023
Robert Elli, passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 95. Born on October 1, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Matthew Elli and Mary Elli (nee Piskac). Robert was the beloved husband of Violet Elli (nee Dargis), and together they shared a lifetime of love and companionship.
At the tender age of 15,...
Ralph W. Heft
May 17, 2023
Heft, Ralph Willard
Ralph W. Heft, Army veteran
Beloved husband of Marlene K. (nee Schuchmann) Heft.
Loving father of Ralph (Sharon) Heft, Jo Ann Coughlin (nee Heft) and Roberta (Robert) Eggert.
Proud grandfather of Chelsey, Casey, Ryan, Taylor, Shea, Avery (Mark) Sewall and Rowan. Great grandfather of Penelope Pollock.
Dear brother of Carol (late William) Rancic.
Memorial Mass Wednesday, May...
Richard Anthony "Tony" Braun
May 15, 2023
Richard “Tony” Braun,
Beloved brother of Catherine Braun.
Cherished uncle of Alyssa Braun.
Funeral services & interment will be private.
