Obituaries

William Henry Callaghan

William Henry Callaghan

William Henry Callaghan, age 93, WWII Veteran, Flight Engineer in the Army Air Corps. Loving husband of 65 years to Maxine (nee Rosano). Beloved father of Diana (Paul) McCoy, William Jr. (Nancy) Callaghan, Mary Ann (Paul) Czajkowski, Elaine (Mike) Randolph & Patricia (Dan) Harris. Cherished grandfather of Colleen (Kyle) Condon, Deanne (Doug) McKenna, Katie (Ricky) Kohler, Kerry, Michael, William H....

Amon Z. Beasley

Amon Z. Beasley

Amon Z. Beasley Funeral Services and Interment will take place in Tennessee.

Hank "Butch" J. Rutkowski

Hank "Butch" J. Rutkowski

Proud U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Beloved husband of 53 years to Judy L. (nee Simonson) Rutkowski. Loving father of Michael (Julia) & Mark (Melanie) Rutkowski. Cherished grandfather of Sydney & Taylor. Dear brother of Agnes (Jim) Zajac & Mona (Jim) Watrob. Kind uncle of many. Henry was a retired plumber who was a member in the Local...

Thomas M. Oziemkowski.

Thomas M. Oziemkowski.

Funeral services & Interment will be private.

Michael S. Lampe,

Michael S. Lampe,

Michael S. Lampe, Proud U.S. Coast Guard Veteran during the Vietnam War Era. Beloved husband of Donna Lampe. Loving father of Bruce (Julie) Lampe. Adoring grandfather of Joshua (Kristina), Alexander & Abigail. Cherished great grandfather of Averie Mae. Devoted step-son of Ruth Lampe. Dear brother of Steven (Theresa), Christine (Jeremy) & Mark (Erin). Fond brother-in-law of Jean & Judy (Bill)....

Josephine L. Kubacki (nee Balsamo).

Josephine L. Kubacki (nee Balsamo).

Josephine L. Kubacki (nee Balsamo). Visitation Tuesday, August 15th from 5 until 9 p.m. Chapel Service Wednesday, August 16th, 10 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please omit flowers, contributions to Boys Town would be appreciated.

Victoria D. Zachar

Victoria D. Zachar

Victoria D. Zachar Funeral Services & Interment will be private.

Randy A. Nowak,

Randy A. Nowak,

Randy A. Nowak, Proud and Dedicated Owner of his remodeling business for over 25 years. Beloved husband of Dawn (nee Hickey) Nowak. Loving father of Taylor Nowak. Devoted son of Phyllis & the late Walter Nowak. Dear brother of Russell and Lynn Nowak. Cherished son-in-law of Arlene & the late Bob Bergman & brother-in-law of Jill Maloney. Fond uncle and...

Virginia McCarthy

Virginia McCarthy

Virginia McCarthy Funeral service and interment will be private.

Alice M. Rusiecki-Shedor

Alice M. Rusiecki-Shedor

Alice M. Rusiecki-Shedor Beloved wife of the late Bernard Shedor. Precious aunt of Judy Garson. Loving great aunt of Jane (Cliff) Poole, Ray (Jennifer) Garson, Joanna Garson, Jennifer (Peter) Preston. Cherished great great aunt of Ryan, Katherine & Elizabeth Garson and Julia Belle Preston. Alice, known for her generous heart and giving spirit, did volunteer counseling to youth, traveled the...

Marilyn I. Tomchaney (nee McCartin)

Marilyn I. Tomchaney (nee McCartin)

Marilyn I. Tomchaney (nee McCartin) Marilyn was preceded in death by her loving husband Albert Tomchaney Cherished mother of Albert (Debby) & Paul (Linda) Tomchaney.  Proud grandmother of Michael, Jordan, Paul, Ryan & Haley. Devoted daughter of the late; Bartlett Sr. & Pauline (nee Bergamini) McCartin. Dear sister of Bartlett (Marcella) McCartin Jr. and sister-in-law of Irene McCartin. Marilyn...

Patricia Rita O'Rourke

Patricia Rita O'Rourke

Patricia Rita O'Rourke Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery will be private.

Anna C. Valentine (nee Dreher)

Anna C. Valentine (nee Dreher)

Anna C. Valentine (nee Dreher) Visitation Friday, October 4th from 3 until 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Saturday, October 5th, 9:15 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, Chicago Ridge, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

Bernardo “Papa Bernie” Cantorna, M.D.

Bernardo “Papa Bernie” Cantorna, M.D.

Bernardo “Papa Bernie” Cantorna, M.D. Immigrated from Cuba to fulfill his medical residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL where he met and courted Joan Flynn, a nurse from the Chicago’s Southside. They went on to marry and Bernie became a longtime Pediatrician serving St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island and Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Beloved husband...

Esther S. Cunningham (nee Jozwiak)

Esther S. Cunningham (nee Jozwiak)

Esther S. Cunningham (nee Jozwiak) Beloved wife of the late John M. Cunningham. Loving mother of M. Susan, John M. III (Christina) & James M. (Angela) Cunningham. Cherished grandmother of James M. & the late John IV Cunningham. Family & Friends will gather Thursday, February 15th at Incarnation Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, Mass 11 a.m. Interment will...

Patricia G. Marsh nee (AKA) Patricia Carol Goering,

Patricia G. Marsh nee (AKA) Patricia Carol Goering,

Patricia G. Marsh nee (AKA) Patricia Carol Goering, age 79 of Seneca and Oak Forest. Beloved Wife of the Late Bruce N. Marsh. Loving Mother of Jennifer ( Phil ) Lavin & Kimberly ( Bob ) Krueger Grandmother of Katelynn Krueger, David ( Malesa ) Balzer, Michelle Balzer, Allison Krueger & Jada Kruger Great Grandmother of Kloey & Kiley Balzer...

Shirleymae Yahl

Shirleymae Yahl

Shirleymae Yahl Shirleymae Yahl RN. Age 81 of Orland Park. Beloved Wife of Kenneth R. Yahl. Loving Mother of Karin E. Yahl and the Late Kevin (Jacqueline) Yahl. Grandmother of Alexandria Yahl. Sister of Esther K. ( the late Chris ) Miller. Visitation Thursday, November 30th, 3:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Funeral Services Friday, 11:00 am at the Kerry Funeral...

Thomas Rivera

Thomas Rivera

Thomas Rivera Funeral Service and Interment will be private.

Joseph F. Basile

Joseph F. Basile

Joseph F. Basile Proud 50 year member of the Operating Engineers Local 150. Loving father of Joanna & Jaime Basile. Cherished papa of Matthew Joseph. Devoted son of the late; Oscar & Rose (nee Adduci) Basile. Dear brother of Carmella (late Edward) Hannon & Francine (Alan) Beemsterboer. Adored “Uncle Joe” & friend of many. Visitation Tuesday, July 16th from 3:00...

Isabel C. Forkish (nee Lang)

Isabel C. Forkish (nee Lang)

Isabel C. Forkish (nee Lang). Longtime member of Incarnation Church & former Administrative Assistant to the Director of Nursing at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Ervin J. Forkish. Loving mother of Terri (late Edward) Linthicum, Cheryl Kubicki & Robin (Jesse) De La Rosa. Cherished grandmother of Brad (Kim), Courtney (Mark), Brooke, Christopher (Kristen) & Nicholas (Laura). Adoring...