Obituaries

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...

Oct 28, 2024

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),...

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...

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...

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.

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.

Oct 18, 2024

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.

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...

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)...

Oct 7, 2024

Funeral Services & Interment will be private. 

Oct 5, 2024

Funeral Services will be private.

Oct 4, 2024

John B. "Sean" Power, native of County Dublin, Dublin "Loved his Ireland". Physical Education Teacher at Sunny Brook School for over 25 years and Special Education Teacher for the Chicago Public Schools. Avid golfer, fisherman, tennis player and boater. 

Beloved husband for 33 years to Marita (nee Ryan) Power.

Loving father of Sean Power & Amy Gatch.

Cherished papa of Matthew & Abby.

Devoted...

Oct 3, 2024

Oct 1, 2024

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Heart Association would be appreciated.  American Heart Association 

Sep 25, 2024

Beloved husband of Carol (nee Garvey). Loving father of Chris, Meghan (Jimmy), Cathy (Chris), Billy (Lauren), and David.Proud grandfather of Virginia, Lillian, Mabel, Isabelle, and Luke. Dear brother of Janice, late John, and Bob. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, September 29th from 2:00-7:00pm at Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St. Palos Heights.Funeral Mass Monday, September 30th at 10:00am at...

Sep 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Kenneth J. Smoter announces his passing on September 24, 2024, at the age of 65. We bid farewell to Ken, who will be remembered for being selfless, kind and completely devoted to his family.

He follows his parents, John and Genevieve Smoter in death. He was a beloved brother to Diane Cirillo,...

Sep 17, 2024

John Andrew Kasman of Palos Heights, Illinois, peacefully departed this earth for his heavenly home on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief battle with metastatic cancer at the age of 83. He was born on May 15, 1941, to Margaret (nee Rosmis) and John Christopher Kasman in Chicago, Illinois. He is preceded in death by...

Sep 15, 2024

Harvey C. Dust, age 93. Proud U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War Era and 60-year member of the American Legion Edison Post 118. Dedicated employee for 40 years, working as a supervisor at ComEd. 

Beloved husband for 73 years to Joan (nee Shea) Dust.

Loving father of Janet (Timothy) Nance, Peggy (Steve) Nicorata and Susan (Jim) Drynan.

Cherished grandfather of Timothy...