Obituaries

James R. DeFay Memorial visitation Friday, December 12th from 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st Street, Orland Park. Interment will be private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Kerry Funeral Home in Palos Heights.

Patricia M. Snyder (nee McInerney) Funeral & Interment are Private.

Pamela J. Preciado (nee Wills) PAMELA PRECIADO is primarily a portrait and figurative artist working in oil, pastel and charcoal. 'Portraits, figures, landscapes and still life offer wonderful opportunities to explore the affects of light on a subject, revealing form and character. Studying the light, no matter the subject, is an exciting experience, enhancing the emotional qualities of a subject....

Jacqueline G. O'Rourke (nee Prince) Age, 86. Daughter of the late John and Gladys Prince. Sister of the late Burton (Marie) Prince and June (Edward) Anhalt. Predeceased by her husband Maurice (Salty) O’Rourke and his daughter Ivy O’Rourke. Survived by Salty’s sons Gary (Nancy) O’Rourke, Donald (Terri) O’Rourke, four grandchildren and one great grandson. Donations in lieu of flowers may...

Antonio Joseph Ferraro U.S. Navy Veteran during WWII. Beloved husband of Mary A. (nee Reuter) Ferraro. Loving father of Robert (Cathy) Ferraro, Sharon Ferraro, late Raymond (Irene) Strutz & Kathryn (George) Raman. Cherished grandfather of Kathryn (Ken), Edward (Carolyn), Christopher (Erin), Scott (Cindy), Daniel, Kristin (Ben) & Karyn (Mark). Adoring great grandfather “papa” of 15. Dear brother of Rose (late...

Francis R. Shannessy, Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Kearney). Loving father of Laura (Rory) Dunne, Suzanne (Kevin) Reynolds, Diane (Craig) Amendola, Courtney (Brian) Plumb & the late Stephen Shannessy. Proud grandfather of Griffin, Christian, Lucia, Greta, Annabelle, Emily, Fiona, Alexandra, Nicholas, Jonathon, Frankie & Finnoula. Frank was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 10...

Beloved Wife of the late James J. Sokol for 74 years. Loving Mother of Jim (Susie) Sokol Jr., Sharon (Gary) Kochanek, Donald Sokol & Janet (John) Lombard. Cherished Grammie of Julie (Wes), Jeff (Debbie), Cheryl (Jim), Jennifer (Lucas), Jackie (Erik), Megan, Jeff (Caitie), Jimmy (Janet) & Joey (Fiancé Caroline). Adoring Great Grammie of Kai, Ali, Matthew, Jonathon, Josie, Nora, Jack,...

Dennis T. King, Marine Corps. Veteran of the Korean War Era, Retired Captain of the Chicago Fire Dept., Engine 50, Avid Golfer and Fisherman. Beloved husband of Lee (nee Bricker). Loving father of Deanine (Dennis) Leuver, Dennis Jr. (Elizabeth) King, Kristine (Glen) Cain-Kulig & Jamie (Thomas) Berry. Proud grandfather of Dennis, Deanndra, David, Harrison, Tarran, Morgan, Jillian & Patrick. Dear...

Lauretta L. Smith (nee Ryan) Loving wife of the late John P. Smith. Beloved mother of Susan, William (Janis), John (the late Tracy) & Jim (Margaret) Smith. Cherished grandmother of Julia (Mike) Rafferty, Taylor, Ryan, Jack & Maeve Smith. Devoted daughter of the late; William & Nell (nee Martin) Ryan. Dear sister of the late; James, Gertrude (George) O'Connor, Leona,...

Norman O. Mara Proud Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII, former Manager of National Tea for 30 years & Curtis Industries for 7 years. Beloved husband of the late Susan Mara. Loving son of the late Otto & Hazel (nee Hight) Mara. Kind uncle, cousin & friend of many. Visitation, Funeral & Interment will be private.

Noreen Lynch (nee Curran) Age 95, of County Kerry, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Michael Joseph Lynch. Loving mother of Michael, Brendan (Melinda), Thomas (Claudia), Mary Ann (Bill) Elwood and Kathleen (Tim) Thanasouras. Devoted grandmother of 22 and great grandmother of 3. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be private and Interment will take place...

Matthew R. Polak Funeral services and Interment will be private.

John E. Stopka M.D., Dermatologist & Air Force Veteran. Loving father of Phyllis, Janet, John P. & David Stopka and Katherine (Charles) Kalousek. Proud grandfather of Jack, Charlie, Charles & Kayla. Dear brother of Geraldine (late Peter) Rinkus and the late Dr. Joseph (late Diane) Stopka. Fond uncle of Geraldine (Peter), Rosemarie (Robert), Sheryl (Eduardo) & Charmaine (Tim). Visitation Tuesday,...

Nicholas A. Locascio Beloved son of Marc & the late Kellie (Novak) Locascio, Loving brother of Gianna. Cherished boyfriend of Gabby Mockus. Adored grandson of the late Barbara & Edward Cagney. Fond nephew & cousin of many. Visitation Monday, September 26th from 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Chapel service, 7:00 pm at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER,...

Fred Schafer Former Principal of Kirby School District 140 from ’67 – ’99. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Clancy). Loving father of Colleen (Mark) Chorazyczewski & Fred (Kathleen) Schafer. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Erin, Mary, Theresa & Charlie. Devoted son of Marie Shilt (nee Kilbride) and the late; Fred Schafer & Charles Shilt. Visitation Friday, February 15th from 3 until...

Robert B. Magrini, Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of Joan Magrini (nee Brongel). Loving father of Marcy Staron, Nancy (Mark) Arroyo & Robert Magrini. Proud grandfather of Jill (Shawn) Linkous, Jonathon McLaughlin & Anthony, Katie and David Arroyo. Cherished great grandfather of Dylan & Ryan Linkous. Dear brother of Ronald (Nancy), late Aldo (late Mary), late Evo & late...

Shirley M. Garcia (nee Maglaya) Visitation, Funeral Mass and Interment are by invitation only. PHASE 4 COVID 19 REGULATIONS; Visitors MUST wear a mask when attending the visitation, loitering is NOT allowed, to accommodate all guests paying their respects to the family, and the funeral home kitchen is closed to food and refreshments. If you will be attending Mass, please...

Amy E. Kearney Visitation Tuesday, September 29th will be private for the family only at the Kerry Funeral Home, proceeding then to Saint Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th Street, Palos Heights, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

Betty J. Crane (nee Ploples) Beloved wife of the late; Allen R. Crane & Edward Axtmann. Loving mother of Caryn A. Graham, Glen R. Crane & Ron M. Crane. Cherished grandmother of Chris (Candice Zincann) Graham, Todd Graham, Courtney (Dale) Crane & Brennan Crane. Adoring great grandmother of Logan, Adalyn, Chris, Nikolia, Leeander & Rowan. Family & Friends will gather...

Carolyn Johandes (nee Eck) Beloved wife of the late John “Butch” Johandes. Loving mother of Cheri (Gary) McLaughlin, John (Ana) & Timothy (Missy) Johandes. Cherished grandmother of Christian & Alex, Kayla & Noah and Vaali. Dear sister of Lorraine Engstron & Wayne Eck. Kind aunt of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Monday, December 17th from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. Chapel...