Obituaries

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...

Aug 13, 2024

Loretta A. Gerard (nee LaFave),

With her daughters by her side, Loretta passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 at age 93. Loving wife of the late Lawrence “Lefty” Gerard. Mother to Karen (late Frank) Krohn and Sharon (Greg) Moe. Daughter of the late John and Irene LaFave. Sister to the late Al (Del) Jakovich and the late Clarence (Jean) LaFave....

Aug 7, 2024

Aug 5, 2024

Maureen F. Rodgers (nee O’Meara), age 93 and loving matriarch of the family.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Rodgers.

Loving mother of Thomas (Lynne) Rodgers, Mary (Mark) Patterson, Kathleen Skoglund, Joan Rodgers, William Rodgers & Michael (Georgeann) Rodgers.

Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Michael, Sean, Brad, Jessica & Allison.

Adored great grandmother of Jacob, Madison, Owen, Mason, Avery, Aiden, Austin, Peyton, Cameron, Finn...

Jul 30, 2024

Dorothy M. Canning (nee Harker),

Formerly of Palos Heights, Illinois, residing in Bonita Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the age of 90.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, the late Donald Canning.

Loving mother of Kimberly (John) Myers.

Adored grandmother of Daniel (Julie) Myers.

Cherished great grandmother of Eleanor (Ellie) Myers.

Dear cousin of Charlotte Houston.

Special friend of Mary Kate...

Jul 30, 2024

Wayne L. Pardol,

Beloved husband of Judith Pardol (nee Vainer).

Loving dad of Mary Jo Pardol, Dawn (William) Mallder, Wayne Jr (Pam) Pardol.

Cherished grandpa of Billy Mallder, Joey (Amy) Mallder, Timmy (Betsy) Mallder & Joey Hirsch.

Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Visitation Friday, August 2nd from 3:00pm until 8:00pm.

Chapel prayer Saturday, August 3rd, 9:30am at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE...

Jul 27, 2024

Dorothy Garofalo (née Duggan), beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished educator, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Garofalo, her sister Patricia Kinsella, and her brother John Duggan. Dorothy was the proud mother of Karen Humphrey (Charles), James Garofalo, and Kelley Tansey (Joseph). She is also survived...

Jul 25, 2024

Jim (James) Donovan—loving husband of 50 years this January to Joan, father to Carrie and Julie and delighted grandfather to Owen—passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 at the age of 86. Before retiring, he had a long career working in information systems at institutions like the University of Chicago and Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital), from which...