Obituaries
Carl John Melant
Jan 13, 2025
Beloved husband of Sandra (nee DeNardo); loving father of Christine (Todd) Triller and the late Salvatore “Sam” Melant; cherished grandfather of Audrey, Charlotte, and Logan; devoted son of the late Edward and the late Jean Melant; brother-in-law of Bruce (Vicki) DeNardo and Jacob DeNardo; dear brother of many; fond uncle of Nicholas (Monica) DeNardo, David DeNardo, Jacqueline DeNardo (Zach Pierce),...
Aloysius J. Mack
Jan 13, 2025
Aloysius “Al” Mack, age 100, Proud WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army AirForce, worked at Ford Motor Co. until retirement, avid car collector, longtime resident of Blue Island and Schaumburg, IL and resident of Sunrise Assisted Living in Palos Park.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Annie.
Beloved partner to Violet for over 30 years.
Devoted son of the...
Thomas M. Walsh
Jan 10, 2025
Thomas M. Walsh, Sr. Corporal United States Army, Age 96, died Friday, January 10, 2025
Husband of Carol (nee Higgins & Holland) & the late Gertrude (nee O’Malley) Walsh.
Father of Elizabeth (Bill) Stevenson, Mary Catherine, Sharon (Bob) Crawford, Thomas Jr. (Kathy) & the late Ann. Stepfather of Mary Jo Cureton, Peter (Laura) Holland & Carol (David) Kelly.
Grandfather of William (Whitney), Catherine...
Marjorie Hultquist
Jan 6, 2025
Marjorie Hultquist Obituary
Marjorie Hultquist, age 93, formerly of Palos Heights, passed away Monday, January 6th, 2025. She was born Doris Marjorie Schee on October 19th, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Yes, she was a cheese-head by birth. Go Packers! Margie was the oldest daughter of the late Harold (Cookie) and Doris Schee. She was named Doris, after her mother, but was...
Daniel J. Geraghty
Jan 6, 2025
Dan Geraghty was a carpenter by trade and worked in construction for almost 50 years and later in his career became a general superintendent.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jocelyn Geraghty (nee Quismundo). Son of Caroline Geraghty and the late Robert Geraghty. Brother to Thomas (Maureen) Geraghty, David Geraghty, Colleen Baker, and Patrick (Lily) Geraghty as well as being...
Karen Souders
Jan 2, 2025
Karen Souders, a beacon of love, loyalty, and kindness, graced this world with her presence for 78 incredible years. On January 2, 2025, she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 16,1946, the daughter of Howard and Arlene Hansen, twin sister of Sharon (William) Kerchner, wife of Ronald Souders, mother to Kathryn (Jeffrey) Pogue,...
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...