Obituaries

Lt. Col. Robert I. Osterberg Age 98 of Palos Heights. Retired Lt. Colonel U.S. Air Force, Veteran U.S. Army Air Force WWII. Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Muriel C. nee Erickson Brother of the Late Lois ( the late Clyde ) Ely of Lake Wales, Florida. Graduate of Fenger High School class of 1940. Member of...

Robert J. Trezek Sr., Proud Navy Veteran of WWII. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Buckingham) Trezek. Loving father of Barbara (Frank) Gromala, Bob (Donna) Trezek, Pat Austin, Jeff (Cathy) Trezek & Mike Trezek. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of many. Bob was a recipient of the Victory Medal, Asiatic – Pacific Campaign Bronze Star Medal, Navy Occupation Service...

Raymond S. Brigel age 96 of Palos Heights, Veteran U.S. Navy Pilot WWII. Loving Husband for 72 years of the Late Dorothy R. Brigel nee Martin. Dear Father of Suzanne (Tom) Laydon, Melinda Newtson, Richard Brigel, Patricia Wilson and the late Lawrence W. Brigel. Grandfather of 7 Great Grandfather of 10. Brother of the Late George (Ruth) Brigel, the late...

Jeanette Marie Christakos (nee Strache) passed away after a short illness at the age of 97. She is survived by her son, Lenny Christakos (Marilyn) of North Charleston SC, grandchildren Melissa Christakos of Norfolk VA, Christine (Dale) Nehring of Orland Park, Craig (Skye) Christakos of San Luis Obispo, CA and Christopher Christakos of Las Vegas, NV: great-grandchild, Cordelia Josephine Christakos...

Cheryl L. Bozzano (nee Skarr) Beloved wife of Anthony Bozzano. Loving mother of Aubry (Fiance Matthew Mayberry) Bozzano. Devoted daughter of the late Henry & Virginia Skarr. Dear sister of the late Robert Skarr, late Ronald (Mary) Skarr, Pamela Calderon, Sandra (Ken) Kulczycki, late Gregory (Sue) Skarr, Donald (Kay) Skarr, Deborah (Jack) Mason, Gary (Donna) Skarr, Lawrence (Priscilla) Skarr &...

Rita M. Burden Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Burden. Loving mother of Stephen (Jacqueline), Michael (Betty), Tom (MaryAnne), Cathy (Bob) Tangorra, Jeanne (Dan) Magas & the late George Burden. Cherished grandmother of Susan (Andrew), David (Tanya), Nicholas, Collin, Ryan (Katee), Gina, Charles, Kevin (Victoria), Lynn, Cara (Curtis) & Danielle. Adoring great grandmother of Tyler, Quinn, Katharine, Jack, Benedict...

June H. Anhalt (nee Prince), accomplished artist for over 50 years. Beloved wife of Edward R. Anhalt. Loving sister of Jacqueline (late Maurice) O'Rourke & the late Burton Prince. Kind aunt of many. Visitation Wednesday, August 3rd from 9 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 11 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to...

Richard J. Wolfe Beloved husband of the late Charlene B. Wolfe (nee Brink). Loving son of the late William and Mary Ellen Wolfe. Cherished brother of Mary Ellen (Richard) Zbierski & Shirley Wolfe. Dear uncle of Robert & William Zbierski. Loving friend of many. Visitation Sunday, March 6th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME &...

Rebecca Ann Zirbel (nee Sowers) Beloved wife of Scott Zirbel. Loving mother of David & Pete Quarles and Patrick (Jennifer) & Melissa Zirbel. Proud grandmother of 10. Rebecca worked at Pet Smart for 18 years. Visitation Monday, July 22nd from 3 until 9 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Family & Friends will gather...

James E. Smetana, Navy Veteran “Sea Bee” in the Korean Conflict. Beloved Husband & Best Friend of Therese (nee Dennehy). Loving Father of James (Cathy), Jean (Kevin) Cullen, Sue (Joe) Clark, Bill (Annette), Tom (Sue), Mark (Karen), Mike, Rob (Jade) Smetana. Proud Papa of James III (Katherine), Matthew (Jennifer), Tim, Julie (Neil), Therese (Owen), Casey (Annie), Caroline, Kathleen, Joe (Rachel),...

Norman J. Adkins Loving Dad of Rosie, Jonathan (Joanna), and Kate, cherished Papa to Tori Rose and Aiden, dear brother of Craig and Pam Staal, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and cousin to many. Funeral service, Friday, October 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois. Interment Resurrection Catholic Cemetery...

Lois I. Skillen Devoted daughter of the late; Clarence W. & Hazel M. (nee Baker) Skillen. Lois was influential in the lives of many over the decades. She was generous, kind, supportive and loving. Beloved by all who had the opportunity to have had her in their life. Funeral Services & Interment were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the KERRY...

Geraldine “Geri” Russo (nee Cogswell) Beloved wife of the late Bill Russo. Wonderful mother of Sandie (Jeff.) Cherished grandmother of Myles and Jarrod. Dear sister of JoAnne. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews. Loving godmother and cousin. Memorial service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to The Church of the Transfiguration 12219...

Suzanne Johnson (nee Werer) Memorial visitation Sunday, January 10th from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Funeral and Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001 would be appreciated.

Emmett J. Finnegan, U.S. Marine Corps. Veteran Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Sands) Finnegan. Loving father of Kristi (Erik) Harris, Patrick (Coleen) Finnegan & Matthew Finnegan. Proud grandfather of Alex, Lauren & William. Dear brother and favorite uncle of many. Close friend of Bunny & Ed Babbe. Visitation Saturday, May 24th from 3 until 9 p.m. with a service at...

Gabriel M. Adams Visitation Thursday, November 14th from 3 until 9 p.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Funeral Services & Interment will be private.

Dean Kowal Funeral Services & Interment will be private.

Barbara Ann Siebenaler, (nee Bosnak). Beloved wife of William J. Siebenaler. Loving mother of Jennifer Siebenaler & Laura (Mark) Pomarico. Dear sister of Diane (Raymond) Kacor. Cherished daughter-in-law of Louise (late John) Siebenaler. Adoring sister-in-law of Jack, Joe (Margaret), Judy (Jimmy) Maloney, Kathy (John) Lawrence, Terry (Jim) Brand & Jeannie (Jeff) Badali. Kind aunt of many nieces & nephews. Visitation...

John Michael Freimuth ‘Papa’ suddenly passed away in the comfort of his home from heart complications at age 82. Since 1972 John was a resident of Palos Heights, IL. John was born and raised in Sheboygan, WI where he went to Central High School, class of 57. He started his studies at Stevens Point College and transferred to University of...

Joyce M. Radzevich (nee Jankowski) Beloved wife of the late Joseph D. Radzevich. Fond mother of Diane Campione, Joseph M., Karen (Craig) Skarpiak, Michael (Kelly) & Nancy Radzevich. Proud grandmother of Marcella (Nick) Campione-Windmuller, Marcus (Sarah) Campione, Joseph & Brittany Radzevich, Chad & Branden Skarpiak and Brian & Bradley Radzevich. Sister of the late Frank (Pat) Jankowski. Visitation Sunday, April...