Obituaries

Apr 12, 2023

Virginia Marion Jones (nee Trott)

97, long time resident of Palos Heights passed away peacefully on April 12, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her best friend, her dog Ginger. She loved her family unconditionally and she will be missed very much. Her family and friends were blessed to have her for so many years.

Beloved Wife of...

Apr 12, 2023

Apr 11, 2023

Violet Pearl Reyna (nee Greenwald)

Beloved wife of the late Barney Reyna. Loving mother of the late Lawrence R. Reyna, Susan (Arthur) Hannus, Glenn (Laurie) Reyna & Timothy (Nora) Reyna. Cherished grandma of Amy (Jerry O’Connor) Hannus, Matthew (Jennifer) Hannus, Sarah (Matt Coldagelli) Hannus, Melissa Reyna & David Otto. Adored G.G. of Reagan, Maverick, Finn, Tuula, the late Isla, Walter...

Apr 9, 2023

Stephen Carl Parrish passed away at the age of 64 years old on April 9, 2023.

He was born on May 8, 1958 to James and Josephine Parrish in Evergreen Park, IL. Steve attended St. Bernadette Grade School and Brother Rice High School.

Steve was an Eagle Scout and worked on staff at Owasippe Boy Scout camp as a teen...

Apr 9, 2023

Susan G. Fjeldheim (Placek)

Susan Fjeldheim, loving wife of Ronald Fjeldheim and the most generous mother of Samantha, Alexandra, and Erik (Kaila), passed away on Easter morning April 9th, 2023 after a long battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s. She was surrounded by her family and under the care of Colonial Nursing Home in Crown Point, IN.

Sue was born on...

Apr 9, 2023

Funeral services & interment will be private.

Apr 8, 2023

Rosemary Ann Suker (nee Stefanovski).

Beloved wife of the late John S. Suker. Loving mother of James (Kathi) Suker, Pam (Joe) Schillaci, John M. (Suzy) Suker, Karen (Michael) Fanning & Nancy (Patrick) Kehoe. Cherished grandmother of Tina (Charley), Tony (Jayna), Steve (Stephanie), Bill (Jess) Nina, Matt (Beth), Jack, Kelsey, Lauren, Nick (Krista) & Brooke (Brandon). Adoring great grandmother of Rocco,...

Apr 8, 2023

 

Patricia Ann “Pat” Carlson (nee Joyce), of Palos Heights,

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023.

Pat is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Donald C. Carlson. Loving mother of Laura (Bob) Gilarski, Donald (Kelly) Carlson, and Susan Carlson. Cherished grandma “Nana” of Christa and Collin Gilarski, Donald Carlson,...

Apr 2, 2023

Colonel Howard E. Hight (retired)

Beloved husband of Virginia Hight (nee Kurysz). Cherished father of the late Allen Stubblefield, Stephen (Paulette) Stubblefield, Pamela (late Thomas) Cairo, Susan Stubblefield & Theresa (Stas) Gardas. Adored grandpa & great grandpa of many. Fond cousin of many, especially; Donald & Lynn Synowiec.

Dedicated retired US Army Colonel who served as a green beret, paratrooper,...

Mar 31, 2023

 

Thomas E. Kenney

Age 77

Late of Horizon Senior Community, Oak Forest passed away peacefully at Avantara Palos Heights while in hospice care from ProMedica Heartland on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Alsip and a resident of Oak Forest for the past 16 years.

Beloved father of Beth Kenney-Brennan (Patrick), Patricia Kenney Oswald...

Mar 28, 2023

Mary “Dee” Elizabeth Stuchly (nee O’Toole) of Palos Heights passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  Dee is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Thomas J. Stuchly.  Dee was the loving mother of Mary Sue, Patricia Ann, and Kathryn Marie (Darek) Jaronczyk.  She was the cherished grandma of Reggie, Matthew, Luke,...

Mar 28, 2023

Linda S. Koepke (nee Chwierut) of Palos Heights

Beloved wife of more than 52 years to Albert F. Koepke III.

Loving mother of Scott Koepke and Heather (Christopher) Brown.

Dear Daughter of the late Florence and Bernard Chwierut.

Cherished grandmother of Allison and Zachary Brown.  

Dear Sister to Diane (Bob) Borucki, Gail (Mitchell) Bialas, Brian (Barb) Chwierut, and Maribeth (Danny)...

Mar 25, 2023

 

Laura J. Cody (nee Kerr)

Beloved wife of John “Jack” Cody. Loving mother of Kelly (Tony) Laban, Kayla (Keegan Schaar) Cody, John “Jack” Cody Jr. Cherished nana of Ella & Easton Laban. Dear daughter of Richard & the late Virginia Kerr. Kind sister of the late Michael, Jane, John & Donna. Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews.

Proudly...

Mar 22, 2023

 

  Mark Flanagan

Nov 16, 1957 - March 22, 2023.

Mark was born in Chicago, IL November 16, 1957. He moved away from home when he was 17 because he was such a free spirit.  The greatest love of his life was music. He was a talented singer & harmonica (harp) player. His musical partners included Jon Rothenberger...

Mar 16, 2023

Douglas A. Miller passed away at the age of 63 years old on March 16, 2023. 

He was born on May 10, 1959 to Walter and Jean Miller in Chicago, IL. Doug attended St. Barnabas Grade School, St. Ignatius High School, Boston College, and graduated from IIT Kent College of Law. 

Doug was a brilliant and well-respected trial lawyer, with...

Mar 13, 2023

John Michael Batastini, Age 34, of Palos Park, IL, passed away on March 13, 2023.

John is survived by his son Nicolas Batastini, parents Michael and Nancy Batastini, sister Carissa (David) Lauer, brother, Frank (Anna) Batastini, and nephew Daniel Lauer.

John was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Michael and Nancy Batastini on June 29, 1988.

John loved working with...

Mar 13, 2023

Rosemary Riordan (nee Cicero) of a suburb of Chicago passed away on Monday, March 13th, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late; Phillip and Frances Cicero

 

Rosemary was born in Chicago and was the third child of seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her sister Joan (Joseph) Rubino, sister Phyllis (William Miarka) Kishkunas, brother Steve...

Mar 7, 2023

Joseph E. Ritter, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Joseph was born the youngest of 5 children to Kuni and Albert Ritter in the suburbs of Chicago on March 20, 1940.  His father died when he was 4 and his family grew up very poor where they struggled make ends meet.  Working hard was a lesson Joseph learned early on and...

Mar 6, 2023

Elenor Ann Hawley (nee Turk).

Beloved wife of the late Harold Hawley Jr.Loving mother of Tom (Tom Mantel) Hawley, Victoria (John) Terlap & Christine Hawley.Cherished grandmother of Emily, Madeline & Jack.Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces & nephews. 

Visitation Saturday, March 11th from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at the Church of the Transfiguration, 12219...

Mar 5, 2023

Jake Aidan Kaminski was the cherished son of Melissa and Donald, dearest brother of Mikayla and Jordan, loving grandson of Ronald "Bear" (late Pamela) Madej, and Donald and Marlene Kaminski, beloved nephew to Gina, Bert (Krystyna), late Meghan, Colleen (Chad) Hoeksema, special cousin to Zach and Caroline, friend to so many, and missed by all.

Jake loved sports. He enjoyed...