Obituaries

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...

Sep 8, 2024

Sep 7, 2024

Judith A Vock of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024.

Loving wife to Edward Vock, Dearest mother to Debbie (Sean) Mathews and Jim (Jen) Vock.

Cherished grandmother to Bryan, Robbie, Amanda, Tyler, Ashlynn and Aidan and all her adopted grandchildren.

Beautiful sister to Robert (Marilyn) Rhein and Leonard (Bernie) Rhein, sister-in-law to Vernie (Paul) Zitnik, Bill (Teresa) Vock and Jean...

Sep 2, 2024

Michael Anthony Brazulis (aka “Amsty”) was born on 12/1/1972 and deceased on 9/2/2024 leaving behind his life partner, Jennifer Smith, and their cats. Michael was preceded in death by grandparents, Hank and Charlotte Modzelewski, parents Georgia (Higgs) and Anthony Brazulis, mother-in-law, Emmie Smith, and sister/brother-in-law, Debra and Bob McNeil. He is survived by grandmother Vickie Casper, stepdad James McDaniel, and...

Sep 2, 2024

James “Jim” Barry, WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and longtime resident of Palos Heights, passed away September 2, 2024, at the age of 98. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael and his mother, Hannah (nee O’Connor), sisters; Nora, Helen, Peggy and Dorothy and brothers; Maurice, Tom and Jerry, brothers-in-law; Pete and Chris Bradarich and sister-in-law, Mary Barry.

Jim will...

Aug 31, 2024

Jacqueline “Jackie “Charbonneau nee Denny age 95 longtime of Palos Heights.

Beloved wife of the late Albert A. Charbonneau. Fond Mother of Linda Roehn, Carol Stuckey, Jackie Foreman, Albert (Michelle) Charbonneau and the late Jim Charbonneau. Grandmother of 16, Great Grandmother of 23. Sister of Joan (the late John) Wherity, the late Rita (the late Robert) Kelps, the late Pat (the...

Aug 30, 2024

Catherine Alene Naylor, born June 14, 1936, Cathy died peacefully in her sleep August 30, 2024.

Loving daughter of the late Charles and Alice (nee LaPlant) Naylor. Sister to Mary (late William) Larke, the late Patricia (late Warren) Golden, and Charles (Carol) Naylor. Proud aunt to 13 nieces and nephews and she knew the names and interests of each one’s spouse,...

Aug 28, 2024

Beloved son of Terrence & the late Sharion Marie Smalarz (nee Richardson).

Loving brother of Dewayne (Michele), Lisa (Jeff) Williams, Michael (Korene) and Clint (Terri).

Dear uncle of Breanna, D.J., Sarah, Lexi, Madison, Dylan, Jacob, Gavin, Austin and Logan and great uncle of Briella, Addilyn, Emberlyn and Sebastian.

Fond nephew of Gaylia, Joyce, Dennis, Brady, Raymond, and the late; Wayne and Ray (Mary). 

In...

Aug 28, 2024

Leonard Groskopf of Palos Heights (formerly of Calumet Park and Blue Island) passed away peacefully on August 28 surrounded by family.

Beloved husband of his sweetheart of 79 years, Helen (nee Nowicki). Loving father of Tom (Martha), Nancy (Gary) Hunter, Carol (Marc) Nehls, Patti (John) Faustino. He is preceded in death by his son Wayne.

Proud Papa of Wayne (Beth) Brower, Gary...

Aug 21, 2024

Bern Guentner of Palos Park, formally of Chicago, Arlington Heights, Mercer Island, WA and St. Petersburg, FL. Devoted son of the late: John and Anna (nee Koller) Guentner. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Fencl) and the late Beverly (nee Geffe). Loving father of Valerie (Rick) Merner, Natalie Wickless & Robert (Gini). Cherished grandfather of Derek, Chad and Emily. Dear uncle...

Aug 21, 2024

Michael S. Halstead, "Mickey", U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War and Proud recipient of the Purple Heart. Beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Williams). Loving dad of Michelle Maddamma and Daniel (Gina) Halstead. Cherished grandpa of Anthony, Kristina, Samuel and Jillian. Adored son of the late; Colleen and Micah. Dear brother of MaryLynn Cressler and the late Jimmy...

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 14, 2024

Patrick Thomas O’Boye, U.S. Military Veteran.

Beloved husband of the late Catherine (nee Morefield) O’Boye.

Loving stepfather of Don (Marilyn) & Ken (Barbi) Reimers.

Devoted son of the late: Patrick Joseph O’Boye and Catherine (nee Mulligan) and stepmother; Bridget (nee Moran).

Cherished brother of Margaret, James (Jonlyn) & Kevin (Janis) O’Boye.

Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

Patrick was a proud graduate of Mt. Carmel...