Obituaries

Aug 30, 2024

Catherine Alene Naylor, born June 14, 1936, Cathy died peacefully in her sleep August 30, 2024.

Loving daughter of the late Charles and Alice (nee LaPlant) Naylor. Sister to Mary (late William) Larke, the late Patricia (late Warren) Golden, and Charles (Carol) Naylor. Proud aunt to 13 nieces and nephews and she knew the names and interests of each one’s spouse,...

Aug 28, 2024

Beloved son of Terrence & the late Sharion Marie Smalarz (nee Richardson).

Loving brother of Dewayne (Michele), Lisa (Jeff) Williams, Michael (Korene) and Clint (Terri).

Dear uncle of Breanna, D.J., Sarah, Lexi, Madison, Dylan, Jacob, Gavin, Austin and Logan and great uncle of Briella, Addilyn, Emberlyn and Sebastian.

Fond nephew of Gaylia, Joyce, Dennis, Brady, Raymond, and the late; Wayne and Ray (Mary). 

In...

Aug 28, 2024

Leonard Groskopf of Palos Heights (formerly of Calumet Park and Blue Island) passed away peacefully on August 28 surrounded by family.

Beloved husband of his sweetheart of 79 years, Helen (nee Nowicki). Loving father of Tom (Martha), Nancy (Gary) Hunter, Carol (Marc) Nehls, Patti (John) Faustino. He is preceded in death by his son Wayne.

Proud Papa of Wayne (Beth) Brower, Gary...

Aug 21, 2024

Bern Guentner of Palos Park, formally of Chicago, Arlington Heights, Mercer Island, WA and St. Petersburg, FL. Devoted son of the late: John and Anna (nee Koller) Guentner. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Fencl) and the late Beverly (nee Geffe). Loving father of Valerie (Rick) Merner, Natalie Wickless & Robert (Gini). Cherished grandfather of Derek, Chad and Emily. Dear uncle...

Aug 21, 2024

Michael S. Halstead, "Mickey", U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and Proud recipient of the Purple Heart. Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Williams). Loving dad of Michelle Maddamma and Daniel (Gina) Halstead. Cherished grandpa of Anthony, Kristina, Samuel and Jillian. Adored son of the late; Colleen and Micah. Dear brother of MaryLynn Cressler and the late Jimmy...

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

Patrick Thomas O’Boye, U.S. Military Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Morefield) O’Boye.

Loving stepfather of Don (Marilyn) & Ken (Barbi) Reimers.

Devoted son of the late: Patrick Joseph O’Boye and Catherine (nee Mulligan) and stepmother; Bridget (nee Moran).

Cherished brother of Margaret, James (Jonlyn) & Kevin (Janis) O’Boye.

Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

Patrick was a proud graduate of Mt. Carmel...

Aug 13, 2024

Loretta A. Gerard (nee LaFave),

With her daughters by her side, Loretta passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at age 93. Loving wife of the late Lawrence “Lefty” Gerard. Mother to Karen (late Frank) Krohn and Sharon (Greg) Moe. Daughter of the late John and Irene LaFave. Sister to the late Al (Del) Jakovich and the late Clarence (Jean) LaFave....

Aug 7, 2024

Aug 5, 2024

Maureen F. Rodgers (nee O’Meara), age 93 and loving matriarch of the family.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Rodgers.

Loving mother of Thomas (Lynne) Rodgers, Mary (Mark) Patterson, Kathleen Skoglund, Joan Rodgers, William Rodgers & Michael (Georgeann) Rodgers.

Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Michael, Sean, Brad, Jessica & Allison.

Adored great grandmother of Jacob, Madison, Owen, Mason, Avery, Aiden, Austin, Peyton, Cameron, Finn...

Jul 30, 2024

Dorothy M. Canning (nee Harker),

Formerly of Palos Heights, Illinois, residing in Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the age of 90.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Donald Canning.

Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Myers.

Adored grandmother of Daniel (Julie) Myers.

Cherished great grandmother of Eleanor (Ellie) Myers.

Dear cousin of Charlotte Houston.

Special friend of Mary Kate...

Jul 30, 2024

Wayne L. Pardol,

Beloved husband of Judith Pardol (nee Vainer).

Loving dad of Mary Jo Pardol, Dawn (William) Mallder, Wayne Jr (Pam) Pardol.

Cherished grandpa of Billy Mallder, Joey (Amy) Mallder, Timmy (Betsy) Mallder & Joey Hirsch.

Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Visitation Friday, August 2nd from 3:00pm until 8:00pm.

Chapel prayer Saturday, August 3rd, 9:30am at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE...

Jul 27, 2024

Dorothy Garofalo (née Duggan), beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished educator, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Garofalo, her sister Patricia Kinsella, and her brother John Duggan. Dorothy was the proud mother of Karen Humphrey (Charles), James Garofalo, and Kelley Tansey (Joseph). She is also survived...

Jul 22, 2024

Loving wife of the late Jerry.

Devoted mom to Kristi (Lisa), the late Scott, and Steven (Laurette).

Proud grandmother to Jennifer (Tom), Stevie, Ricky, Ronald, and Anthony (Jayme) and great grandmother to Haley, Allie, and Keaton. 

Jul 21, 2024

Jean Marie Handler, 89, of Burr Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, with her family in her heart and by her side. Jean was born in south suburban Illinois on August 31, 1934, to Otto and Mary Neitzel. She grew up in a close-knit family, surrounded by her younger sisters, Marion and Barbara, and a large extended...

Jul 21, 2024

John “Jack” M. Trevillian, U.S. Army Reserve Veteran during the Vietnam War Era, proud Printer’s Union Member, former Springfield Dominican Associate, printer for many years at American Bank Note & Alderman in the City of Palos Heights from ’71 – ’75.

Beloved husband of Judy (nee Mroz) Trevillian.

Devoted son of the late: Bob & Mary Mae (nee Bukent) Trevillian.

Dear brother of...

Jul 21, 2024

Arlene “Archie” Wenzel went to celebrate her life with the Lord on July 21, 2024. 

Arlene grew up in Chicago and attended St. Cyril & Methodius Church, which she dearly loved. In 1955 Arlene married the love of her life, John Wenzel, in Chicago. John and Arlene eventually moved to Palos Heights and joined St. Alexander Church where she saw her...

Jul 17, 2024

Rochelle “Rocky” LaVine nee Millis Age 84 Former Deputy Cook County Sheriff Dept.

Beloved Wife of the Late John W. LaVine.

Fond Mother of Rene’ (Dr. Marc) Asselmeier, Tom (Nikki) Lindsay, Carrie (Martin) Hoban & Tanya (Michael) McMahon.

Grandmother of Trace & Tyler Wanless, Jack Lindsay, Martin, Liam, & Grace Hoban, Revi, Casey, Shane, Jesse & Jodi McMahon.

Great Grandmother of 4.

Memorial Visitation Wednesday,...

Jul 16, 2024

Captain Thomas (Tom) Joseph Hamilton 

USMC (Retired) of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 16, 2024. Born on April 22, 1942, in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Dr. William and Margaret (Miller) Hamilton. Married 40 years to Constance “Connie” (Turbin), father to Margaret “Molly” (Jeremy) Taylor and Patrick (Heather) Hamilton. Papa to Carmen (Benjamin), and Emma. Supreme...

Jul 9, 2024

When we become one with the universe, can we be defined by what we took with us, or by what we left behind? Ellen Karkoska took with her a personality that was at once gentle and loving, and tough and determined. When she finally lost a decades long battle with Scleroderma, Ellen had played many roles: daughter, loving wife, dog...