Obituaries
Frank Bennett
Aug 14, 2023
Frank Gerald Bennett (“Frankie B”), of Palos Park, Illinois, was greeted on August 14, 2023 with heavenly hugs by his mother (Alice Bennett) and father (Frank Bennett). On March 17, 1979, he married Sandra Mikolajczak, the woman of his dreams, which meant some light sacrificing of 16-inch softball and victory E&J brandy at his favorite Southside watering holes. These...
Mary C. Martin
Aug 7, 2023
Mary C. Martin nee Muldoon age 93, of Crestwood, Formerly of Manteno, entered eternal life on Monday, August 7th. She was preceded in death by her beloved spouse, Donald Edward Martin.
Mary is survived by her children, Donald (Lynn), Dennis (Barbara), Suzanne (Fred) Vanderhyden, Gerald (JoAnne), and Thomas (Susan) Martin.
Cherished Grandmother of Steven, Michelle, Jamie, Katie, Dan, Joe,...
Edward M. Boghosian
Aug 3, 2023
Edward Murad Boghosian, age 88, of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, at his residence surrounded by family.
He was born September 27, 1934, in Chicago, son of the late Mihran and Haiganoush (Minasian) Boghosian. Both of his parents were survivors of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.
Edward is survived by his wife...
Carol A. Borkowski
Jul 31, 2023
Carol A. Borkowski
Beloved wife of the late Fred Borkowski.
Loving mother of Gale, Glen & Gary.
Dear sister of Sylvia.
Cherished grandmother of Evan, Victoria, Luke, Peter, Kristin & Rachel.
Adored great grandmother of Charlotte & Aidan.
Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews.
Family & friends will gather Saturday, August 5th for a visitation from 9:00am until...
Kathleen "Kathy" Vukas
Jul 24, 2023
Kathleen E. Vukas “Kathy” (nee Doyle).
Beloved Wife of Vincent N. Vukas “Jim”.Loving Mother of Kimberly Monreal, Natalie (Alan) Metke, Jaime Grabowski & Jacquelyn (Louis) DeMers.Cherished Nana of Brooklyn, Xander, Jake, Jillian, Louis & James. Devoted Daughter of the late Concetta (nee Calcagno) Doyle. Dear Sister of Kenneth (late Viola), late Dennis & late Thomas Doyle. Kind Aunt of many.
Muriel C. Burnes
Jul 22, 2023
Muriel C. Burnes (nee Ruth).
Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will take place at a future date.
William Hoelscher
Jul 19, 2023
William J. Hoelscher, Retired Chicago Police Officer Loving dad of Jacquelyn (Daniel) O'Connell. Proud grandpa of Kailey, Tim and Madelyn. Cherished brother of the late Bonnie (late John) Reposa, Elizabeth (Jerome, Ret. Sgt. CPD) Selke, Patricia Hoelscher, late Thomas (late Sandy) Hoelscher, Judy (Eddie) Frazier, Carolyn Richards and the late Ambrose Hoelscher. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews....
Kevin J. Fitzpatrick
Jul 14, 2023
Kevin J. Fitzpatrick, Retired Chicago Fireman
Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery will take place at a later time.
James R. Tiggelaar
Jul 10, 2023
Age 50 of Orland Park, IL. Employed with Sentinel Technologies Inc. for over 20 Yrs.
Beloved Son of Roy Tiggelaar and the late Eileen Tiggelaar.
Dear Brother of Patricia (Scott) Hawkins, Michael (Carol) Tiggelaar.
Dear Cousin of Carla (Kevin) Snedden, Kari (Douglas) Seitz, Neil (Shannon) Dughetti.
Kind Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Cherished friend to many…and known for...
Julie M. Demakes
Jul 9, 2023
Julie M. Demakes (nee Londos), age 64 of Palos Heights.
Beloved wife of Craig S. Demakes.Loving mother of Peter Londos.Cherished grandmother of Olivia Londos.Devoted daughter of Joan Stopka.Dear sister of Christine (Joe) Lombardino & Jenny (Steve) Londos.Kind aunt of Ava and Victor.
Julie was passionate about rescuing Bulldogs and supporting the organization “Bullies 2 the Rescue” 323 Unionville – Indian...
Rita B. Carey
Jul 3, 2023
Rita B. (nee Kristensen) Carey.
Beloved wife of the late Francis “Frank” Carey. Loving mother of John (Judy) Carey, Pam (the late Mike) LaMarche, Brother Rick Carey F.M.S. & Tom (Cara) Carey. Proud grandmother of Mike (Krista), Maureen, Scott, Patrick (Marykate), Katie (Mike), Michael, Kyle & Alyssa. Cherished great grandmother of Griffin, Carter, Mason, Colin, Avery McKenna, Evelyn Jean, Emmerson...
Donald L. Hitchcock
Jul 2, 2023
Donald L. ”Don" Hitchcock, age 90, U.S. Army Veteran, of Orland Park, formerly of Palos Heights.
Beloved Husband of the late Michelina “Mickey” Hitchcock (nee DiVicino),
Father of Donald (Amy) Hitchcock Jr., Marguerite (Anthony) Frigo, Diane (Donald) Mazor, Michelle (Albert) Charbonneau, Doreen (Lloyd) Keefer Jr., Mariann (Patrick) Stanton and Dawn (Timothy) Hannigan.
Grandfather of 21 Great Grandfather of 20,...
John P. Dominick Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
John passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1945 in Chicago. He was married to the love of his life, Susan, for 26 years. John served in the U.S. Army and was an electrician with the Local Union 134 IBEW for 30 years. He will be dearly missed...
Funeral Services & Interment will...
Nancy J. Homan
Jun 28, 2023
Nancy J. Homan nee Hines.
Daughter to the Late Charles (Dutch) & Helen Hines
Beloved Wife of David Homan.
Dear Mother of Christopher ( Nicole ) Homan, Michelle ( David ) Bill and the Late Scott ( Erica ) Homan.
Grandmother of Justin & Nolan.
Sister of Pat ( Bruce ) Kleinmaier & Bob ( Gail ) Hines.
Many...
Daniel O'Connor
Jun 25, 2023
Daniel J. O’Connor,
Beloved son of the late Daniel J. & late Annie O’Connor. Dear brother of Mary M. Renardo. Cherished uncle of Mary Rose Carroll, Peter A. (Mariann) Renardo, Nancy A. (Jeff) Perovic. Adored great uncle of Corrina, Angelo, Joseph, Carley & John. Loving great great uncle of Angelina, Rosalie, Lucia, Santina & Dominic.
Proud veteran of the...
Daniel Aras Nicholson, PhD
Jun 17, 2023
Daniel Nicholson, PhD.
Beloved husband of Patricia Nicholson (nee Ryan). Loving father of Meara(16), Michael(14) and Shay(11). Son of James Nicholson (deceased) and Dalia Mardon (deceased). Son-in-law to Michael J. Ryan D.D.S. and Carol Ryan. Brother to Paul Boyev, M.D., Vytas Boyev and James Nicholson. Uncle, brother-in-law, coach, teacher, scientist, colleague and friend to many. Taken too soon...
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