Obituaries

Douglas P. Matheson, dedicated employee for 35 years with the Illinois Tool Works Company and strong supporter of the JDRF organization. Doug did so much & was so kind to so many people. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee Neary). Loving step-father of Jim (Bessie) Alvarez. Proud papa of Jax & Asher. Dear brother of Joan & Jim Matheson. Wonderful owner...

Carl J. Pace, Army Veteran of the Korean War. Devoted husband of 46 years to Sandra Lee (nee Carli) Pace. Loving father of John (Christy) and Jana Pace. Very proud grandpa of Taylor, Kaelyn, Erin and the late Erik. Dear son of the late; John & Josephine (nee Bellassai) Pace and son-in-law of the late; Henry & Min (nee Turcol)...

Michael E. Mathis, age 67. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Lyons). Devoted father of Michael (Katie) Mathis & Marcia (Edgar) Sarmiento. Loving grandfather of Kai, Jonas, Michael & Amanda. Dear brother of Richard (Rosemary) Mathis & the late William, Sandra & Tony. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Michael worked many years with the Cook County Sheriff's...

Lucy Bargas (nee Roche) Age 89. Lucy was the matriarch of the family; she was a great cook and loved to read. Beloved wife of the late Roberto “Bob” Bargas. Loving mother of Robert (Terry) Bargas, Lydia (Robert) Moncada, Rick Bargas, Lynda (Thomas) Georgas & Liza (David) Hegeduis. Cherished grandmother of Brigit, Richard (Christina), Adam, Erika (Ashley) & Ryan (Sandra)....

Cynthia L. Contreras Loving daughter of Salvador & Barbara (nee Dunn) Contreras. Cherished sister of Andrea (Roger) Baldwin, Melissa (Brian) Welch, Amanda & Rebecca Contreras. Beloved granddaughter of Teresa & the late Ramiro Chavez-Contreras and the late Eldon & the late Dorothy Dunn. Adoring aunt of Chloe, Julia & Henry. Dear niece and cousin of many. Wonderful companion to her...

William L. McEvilly Proud U.S. Navy Veteran during the Korean Conflict Era. Fire Fighter for 30 years with the Alsip Fire Dept. starting his career there as one of the “Original 12” and retiring as a Lieutenant. Beloved husband of the late Joy Leigh McEvilly (nee Santoro). Loving father of William T. (Cynthia), Robert (Laura) & Michael (Tanya) McEvilly. Cherished...

Adrianne M. Sredzinski Longtime file clerk for the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Devoted daughter of the late; Edward & Lillian. Loving sister of the late Rosalyn (Frank) Vanderwalker. Dear aunt of Michael (Susan) Vanderwalker. Memorial Mass Saturday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Alexander Church, Palos Heights. Interment private at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Ann Therese Goldrick Devoted daughter of the late; Michael J. & Esther M. (nee Conway) Goldrick. Loving sister of Noreen C. & Margaret M. Goldrick. Dear cousin & great cousin of many. Visitation Thursday, March 22nd from 9:00 a.m. until time of Mass 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st Street, Orland Park. Interment Holy...

James W. Spear, Army Veteran of WWII Beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Maloney). Loving father of Sheila (Ron) Rathsam, Maureen (Tom) McCluskey, James (Debbie), Timothy (Sandra), Dennis (June) Spear and the late; Baby Michael & Baby Joseph. Proud grandfather of 11 & great grandfather of 10. Dear brother of the late; Joseph & Kathleen Spear. Fond brother-in-law of the...

Catherine "Kay" Vana nee Barilla Age 100 of Palos Heights. Beloved Wife of the late George Vana. Fond Mother of the Late Garwood L & Jeff Vana. Grandmother of Gary ( Kathy ), Chris ( Karleen ), Scott ( Erica ), Jeff ( Holly ), Katie ( Chris ) and Beth. Also, there are several Great Grandkids. Aunt of Judy...

Janet L. Anderson (nee Paraday) Beloved wife of the late James M. Anderson Jr. Loving mother of James M. III (Patti), Scott & Chad (Lisa) Anderson. Cherished grandmother of Jordan (Meg), Lauren, Brittani (Andrew) & Logan. Adoring great grandmother of Aubrey, Ethan & Layla. Dear sister of Sheila (late Doyle) Buckner, Rev. Mark Paraday, late Earl (Barbara), late Marlene (late...

Mary Lee Horton (nee Saddler) Visitation Sunday, April 8th from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Family & Friends will gather Monday, April 9th, 10 a.m. for a Service of Resurrection at the Palos Bible Church, 12701 S. 70th Avenue, Palos Heights. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery.

Kimberly J. Walzak Funeral services & interment will be private.

John M. Cunningham Beloved husband of Esther S. Cunningham (nee Jozwiak). Loving father of M. Susan, John M. III (Christina) & James M. (Angela) Cunningham. Cherished grandfather of James M. & the late John Cunningham IV. Family & Friends will gather Wednesday, October 25th at Saint Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W. 159th Street, Tinley Park. Visitation will begin at 9...

Steve S. Kwon Visitation Sunday, September 25th from 4 p.m. until time of service 5 p.m. Chapel service Monday, September 26th, 10 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights. Interment Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Elmhurst

Marilyn C. Sutley (nee Cull) Age 83 of Palos Heights, former Teacher & Principal of Saint Alexander School and Member of the Saint Alexander Altar & Rosary Society & Silver Lake Country Club. Beloved wife of William R. Sutley. Loving mother of Kathleen Barowsky, Mariellen (Steven) Antman & JoAnne (Patrick) Caveney. Cherished grandmother of Shannon (Joel) Montiel, Ryan McGuire, Meghan...

Harold W. Hawley Jr. Beloved husband of Elenor Hawley (nee Turk) Loving father of Tom (Tom Mantel), Vicki (John) Terlap & Christy. Cherished grandpa of Emily, Madeline & Jack. Dear brother of Bob (Anne), Ken (Dorell). Adored uncle of many nieces & nephews. Family and friends will gather Saturday, March 5th for a visitation from 9:00am until time of service,...

Phillip F. Burke Proud U.S. Army Veteran & dedicated employee for 38 years at People's Gas. Beloved husband of Jean A. (nee Witry). Loving father of the late John P. (Maryanne), Thomas F. (Karen Klein - Burke), Robert M. (Susan) & Joseph R. (Mary Carol) Burke. Cherished grandfather of Elizabeth (Michael) Schmitt, Katherine, Alexander, William, Lauren, Robert, Catherine, Patrick &...

Mary R. Cygan (nee Ghee), passed away peacefully at the graceful age of 92 at her home in Palos Heights, Illinois. Loving wife of (the late) Nestor Cygan. Amazing and devoted mother of her two loyal daughters; Theresa Kern & Joanne Ferneau. Proud grandmother of Adam (late Sally) Kern, Alison & Benjamin Lewis and Richard Ferneau. Cherished great grandmother of...

Jerry R. Turn Loving husband for 56 years to Carol. Cherished father of Kristi (Lisa), the late Scott & Steven (Laurette). Proud grandfather of Ricky (Paloma), Ronald, Anthony, Jennifer & Steve. Visitation Friday, March 25th from 3 until 9 p.m. Chapel service Saturday, March 26th, 10 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to...