Obituaries

Dru A. Polichemi, (nee Beyer). Dedicated American Airline Flight Attendant & Supervisor for many years until her true calling in life came to her when she met and married Bruno and raised his 4 children as her own. Beloved wife of Bruno V. Polichemi. Loving mother of Laura Metzler, Gina (Jim) Cihak, Kathy (Dave) Mueller & Anthony Polichemi. Cherished grandmother...

Michael J. Curran, age 64, Vietnam Veteran U.S.M.C., 1st Marine Division. Beloved husband and best friend of Cathy (nee Jackson). Dearest father of Kelly (Michael) Franklin, Patrick (Betsy) Curran and Amy (Eric) Kunich. Devoted papa of Marissa, Michael, Abby, Tommy, Caitlin, Joey and Anneliese. Cherished brother of Barbara (late Lawrence) Flaws, Ted (Madelyn) Curran, Steve (Marian) Curran, Gerry (Vicki) Curran,...

Funeral & Interment will be private.

John Dundek, proud U.S. Army Veteran during WWII. Beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Trazciak). Loving father of the late John, Jeff, Barbara Clark, Lyle (Vickie) & Frank (Karen) Dundek. Cherished grandfather of Katerina (Alberto), Samantha (Matt), Tyler, MaKayla, Zachary, Lauren (fiancé Jim), Charlene & Michelle. Dear brother of Sam (late Dorothy) Dundek, Violet (late George) Caswell & the...

Dorothy “Doris” Zender. Devoted daughter of the late: Matthew & Matilda Zender. Loving sister of Cecela Zender & the late: Albert, Rita & Rosemary. Visitation Wednesday, February 1st from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Chapel prayers Thursday, February 2nd, 9:30 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 10:00 a.m....

Richard G. Stolarski Devoted son of the late Leonard Sr. & the late Annabelle R. Stolarski (nee Clemes). Loving brother of Judi (late Chuck) Mack, Leonard Jr. (Dione) Stolarski & Paul (Holly) Stolarski. Cherished uncle of Chris (Amanda), Erin (Andrew), Megan (Tim), Emily (Bill), Kevin, Eric & Ellen. Adoring great uncle of Annabelle, Keller, Josephine, Griffin, Hayley, Kacey & Mary...

John J. Larakers, Class of 91' graduate of St. Rita of Cascia High School Devoted son of Monica D. (nee Doweiko) and the late Robert J. Larakers. Loving brother of Diane (Greg) Welenc & Kate (George) Edwards. Cherished uncle of Jada, Casey & Kylie. Dear nephew, cousin & friend of many. Visitation Saturday, February 7th from 2 until 8 p.m....

Nancy P. Surprenant Funeral Services and Interment will be private.

Jerry P. Drevetzki. Dear father of Lori (Billy Papavasiliou) & the late Dean Drevetzki. Proud grandfather of Cody & Zachary Meredith, Dean Drevetzki and Joey McClendon. Cherished great grandfather of many. Adored uncle and friend of Mary Sue, Mark Drevetzki & many great nieces and nephews. Fond brother of the late Phil Drevetzki. Beloved friend of Taisa Rybinski. Visitation Monday,...

Michael J. Biro ”Mickey”, Proud U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Janice (nee Forsberg). Loving father of Michael (Karen) & Mark (Lolita) Biro. Cherished grandpa of Michael (Leslie), Amanda & Isabel. Dear brother of Tom (Joan) Novotny & the late Violet (late Joe) Lind. Memorial Visitation Saturday, October 22nd from 3:00 p.m. until time of chapel service 7:30 p.m. at...

MaryAnn Haiman (nee Perillo) Funeral Services & Interment will be private.

John A. Marfoe Loving father of John, Lauren & RuthAnn. Beloved son of the late John & Grace Marfoe. Dear brother of Leo, Marie (Dennis) Boban & Charles (Ina) Marfoe. Fond uncle of Denise, Paul, Leo, Anthony, Dominick & Jane. Dear friend to many. Visitation Friday, January 30th from 3 until 9 p.m. with a chapel service at 8:30 p.m...

William N. McLean Please call the funeral home for all funeral arrangement information. (708) 361-4235.

Marianne H. Gustafson (nee O’Donnell) Beloved wife of the late Dale. Loving mother of Don (Pam Ellis), Dennis (Julia), Joe (Maureen) and Nancy (Don) Stachura. Cherished grandma of 7 and great grandma of 2. Funeral service and interment will be private.

Brandon J. Ryan Loving son of Jim Ryan & Jen (Joshua) Litwicki-Bell. Cherished brother of Justin, J.J., Brianna, Alliyah & Josh. Adoring grandson of James (Christine) Litwicki & Josie and Terry Ryan. Dear nephew of Jason, Brooke, Tyler, Todd (Amanda) Wellman, Mike (Melissa) Ryan, Kelly (Erik) Spila & Kenneth (Sheila) McGill. Kind cousin of Morgan, Mackenzie, Benjamin, Sawyer, Sephora, Kenneth...

Joseph Vito DeFilippis, Proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII in the 526 Infantry. Beloved husband of 71 years to Mary (nee Campbell). Loving father of Joy (Rick) Van Horne & Joey DeFilippis. Cherished grandfather of Chrissy (David), late Michael, Nicholas & Anelisse. Adoring great grandfather of Keira & Collin. His prankish ways will always be a fond memory for all...

Sonya M. Perez Funeral service and interment will be private.

Paul A. Knez Age 92 of Palos Heights. U.S. Navy Veteran. Beloved Husband of the Late Barbara nee Rogers & the late Norine Thompson Knez. Father of Edward N. ( Judith ) Knez and the Late Paula P. Gregory nee Knez. Brother of the Late David ( Jeannine ) Knez. Several Nieces, Nephews and Cousins also survive. Visitation Friday, November...

Jean F. Braun (nee Miller) Beloved wife of Richard W. Braun. Loving mother of Richard A. & Catherine Braun. Adoring grandmother of Alyssa. Dear sister of Edward, Ronnie & Joyce. Visitation Sunday, September 13th from 4 until 7 p.m. Chapel prayers Monday, September 14th, 11:00 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint...

Jeffrey W. Lyon, Fun & Loving husband of Pam “Peach” (nee Plack) Lyon. Terrific father of William J. & Nicholas P. Lyon. Devoted son of the late: William & Virginia (nee Hamilton). Dear brother of Ginger (Jack) Burke, Dana (Bill) Huber & Ham (Gayle) Lyon. Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews. Special nephew of Peggy Rahe & cousin of...