Obituaries
Victoria M. Chapello
Dec 2, 2024
Victoria M Chapello (nee Spatola),
Beloved wife of John Chapello.
Adored mother of Jessica.
Loving daughter of the late Julio & the late Theresa Spatola.
Cherished sister of the late Bernadette (Curt) Vesely & the late Julie (late John) Court.
Adoring sister-in-law of Grace Bukowski.
Fond aunt to Bret (Mythia) Vesely, Jackie (Tony) Bruno & Chris (Michelle) Court.
Caring great aunt of many.
Retired teamster, office manager &...
James Gibbons Foskett
Nov 20, 2024
James Gibbons Foskett, Of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on November 20th.
Jim was born in Chicago on February 15, 1942. He was the loving son of Catherine (nee Gibbons) and Walter Foskett. Beloved husband of Mary Adele (nee Wollenberg). Loving father of James Edward Foskett (Janet). Adored “Crampa” of Thea Adele Foskett. Brother of Carolyn (Terence) Mahoney and Gregory...
Michael R. Amato
Nov 17, 2024
Beloved son of the late Alphonso “Big Al” and the late Frances (nee Piccinni); dear brother of the late Joseph, Frank (Deanne), Jimmy, Vincent, Richard (Terry), and Nancy (Jack) Martello; father of Jason Anderson; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of John Eldorado, and Frank Minicino. Please omit flowers. Memorial Service will be held at Kerry Funeral...
Janice L. Crego
Nov 16, 2024
Janice “Jan” Crego (née Brown) passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the age of 77, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 6, 1947, in East Chicago, Indiana, Jan was the fourth child of the late Lyle and Allean (Early) Brown.
Jan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Crego, and her three brothers, Don Brown, Richard Brown,...
Bridget Lyons
Nov 15, 2024
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Bridget "Bridie" Lyons, aged 90, of Crestwood, Illinois, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born on January 11, 1934, in Gort, County Galway, Ireland, to Michael Forde, a farmer, and Kathleen (née O'Laughlin), Bridie carried the spirit of Ireland wherever she went. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Lyons and...
Honorable Michael Joseph Valentine Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
Edwards County Circuit Judge, The Honorable Michael Joseph Valentine, Jr., 43, passed away on November 5, 2024, at his residence in Edwards County, Illinois.
He was born on April 14, 1981 in Chicago, Illinois, to Michael J. Valentine Sr. and Marilyn (Jablonowski) Valentine.
Michael earned his law degree at Southern Illinois University. He was elected State’s Attorney in Edwards County, Illinois, serving...
Kevin F. Reynolds Sr.
Oct 21, 2024
Kevin F. Reynolds Sr. of Palos Heights, IL passed peacefully on October 21, 2024. He was born in Chicago on November 13, 1937. Loving son of the late Annabelle and J. Edwin Reynolds. Beloved husband of Diane Reynolds nee Durkin. Loving father of Kelly (Patrick) Scully, the late Kevin Jr. (Suzanne), Sean (Claire) Reynolds. Super Papa to Sean, Brendan (Alyssa),...
Violet A. Elli
Oct 20, 2024
Violet Elli, 86, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Stanley and Anna Dargis, Lithuanian immigrants. Violet was the beloved wife of the late Robert Elli, and together they shared a lifetime of love and companionship.
Violet attended Maria High School in Chicago and worked various jobs before meeting Robert...
Patricia W. Knoerzer
Oct 20, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Knoerzer (nee Wereldsma), longtime resident of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on October 20th, 2024, at the celebrated age of 94.
Pat was the beloved wife of the late Bob Knoerzer. They were devoted to each other for 71 years and loved to dance, sing and travel the world together. She is survived by her...
Chester F. Chwierut
Oct 19, 2024
Family & Friends will gather at Saint Alexander Church, Mass 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 24th. Burial will follow Mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chet's name to Saint Alexander Church would be appreciated.
Paul Frank Erikson Sr.
Oct 18, 2024
Paul Frank Erikson Sr., age 76, Proud U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Dedicated and longtime employee in the Railroad Industry.
Dear father of Christopher, Jeffrey, Paul & Jon Erikson.
Loving grandfather of Hollie, Cody and Cassidy.
Cherished great grandfather of Reese.
Fond brother of the late Bill (Vivian) & late Bobby Erikson.
Edward F. Dronzek Jr.
Oct 18, 2024
Beloved husband of the late Darlene (nee Biskup) Dronzek.
Loving father of Tracy (Brian) Person & Daniel Dronzek.
Cherished grandfather of Brooklyn, Aubrey, Vivian, Dominic & Dayna.
Dear brother of Donna, Thomas (Carol), Kenneth, late Patricia (late William) & late Ronald (Jennifer).
Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Joseph W. Lowery
Oct 17, 2024
Joseph Wilbur Lowery, of Palos Heights, IL. Husband, father, lifelong tradesman and United States Marine Corps veteran passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 93, what would have been his 65th wedding anniversary.
Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Shirley, his parents, John & Margaret Lowery and...
Nancy Lee Hamrick
Oct 9, 2024
(Born August 26, 1930 and Passed October 9, 2024).
Nancy Lee Hamrick, age 94, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 9, 2024, at her Oak Hill’s home in Palos Heights, IL. Born Nancy Lee Hall August 26, 1930, to Ross and Adelberta Hall, she grew up in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago. Nancy, the youngest child, had two siblings, Robert (Bob)...
