Obituaries
Bridget A. Wheeler
Jun 20, 2024
Bridget Anne Wheeler succumbed peacefully to breast cancer on 6/20/2024 at home, surrounded by loving friends and family.
Cherished wife of Brian Wheeler.
Loving mother of Jeremy Breese, Julia Mack, & Ella Wheeler.
Beloved daughter of Linda Jo and Thomas Marron.
Dear sister of Kristen (Jason) Nielsen.
Proud aunt of Shannon Nielsen.
Godchild of Diane Owens & Mike Milen.
Adored niece, and cousin to many, many, many.
Preceded...
Ann Kathleen Purcell
Jun 14, 2024
Ann Kathleen Purcell (Formerly Conway) (nee Hopkins)
Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Purcell and the late Eugene F. Conway.
Loving mother of Eugene, Peter (Cari), and Robert Conway.
Dear stepmother of Charles, Thomas, Victoria, and Michael (Rhonda Heatly) Purcell, and Angela (Michael) Huspek
Cherished grandmother of Julia, Luke, and Emily Conway; Danny and Maggie Huspek, Ethan, Emma, and Lily Purcell.
Dear sister of...
Dawn Cheree Zimmerle
Jun 11, 2024
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dawn Cheree Zimmerle on June 11, 2024. Dawn was our dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and neighbor, and she will be greatly missed by her loving family. Dawn is survived by her husband of 50 years, Tom Zimmerle, as well as her children David Spencer and Sally Schmid. Dawn and...
Vlasta Stribrny
Jun 3, 2024
Vlasta Stribrny (nee Juracka), 96 of Palos Heights, IL died June 3, 2024.She was born in Chicago, Il May 12, 1928 to Joseph Juracka and Marie Juracka (nee Suchy). Both parents were proud Americans and immigrants from small villages in the Czech lands. Vlasta was preceded in death by father Joseph, mother Marie, husband of 53 years John Stribrny Jr.,...
Paul R. Miller
May 29, 2024
Paul R. MillerDear Sister of Geralyn (Michael) ColantonioLoving Son of the Late Lorraine J. nee Rzonca and Al MillerUncle of Jeremy & Kyle ColantonioVisitation Saturday, June 1st, 9:00 am until time of Chapel Prayers at 9:30 am, at the Kerry Funeral Home and Cremation Center 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.Proceeding to St. Alexander Church 7025 W. 126th St. Palos...
Jo Ann O'Reilly
May 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jo Ann O'Reilly
Jo Ann O'Reilly of Oak Park, IL , passed away peacefully , Saturday May 25, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born 12/18/1941 to her adoring late parents, Terrence O'Reilly and Florence O'Reilly (nee Sauer), and preceded in death by her cherished sister, Dr. Rita O’Reilly Pucci ( Robert Sedlacek). Left to...
John Michael Fenlon
May 22, 2024
John Michael Fenlon, known affectionately as Jack to family and friends, passed away on May 22, 2024, in Palos Park, IL. He was age 85. After graduating from Saint Rita HS in 1957, Jack became a Tin Can Sailor for the U.S. Navy, serving as a radar man and helmsman aboard the destroyer, USS John Paul Jones. After his time in...
Donald N. Myron
May 17, 2024
Donald Noel Myron, US Army Veteran, age 81. Beloved husband of C. Diane (nee Graf) for 49 years; loving father of Deanna Loretta, Doreen (Kevin) Dougherty, Duggan (Elizabeth) and the late David (Destiny); dear grandfather of Shannon, Brenden, Meagan, Jarred, Jon, Jessica, the late Caitlyn, Donna Hope, Liam, Owen, Novalee, Duggan II, Finnegan, Joanna, and the late Norah; great grandpa...
Robert Francis Ellsworth
May 12, 2024
Robert “Bob” Francis Ellsworth of Palos Park, Illinois, passed away on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He was surrounded by his loving family in his home of 36 years. Robert was born the youngest of five children to the late William and Agnes Ellsworth in Chicago on June 6, 1932. Very early in his life,...
James V. Leonard
May 8, 2024
Celebration of life Friday, June 21st at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 West McCarthy Road, Palos Heights, 11:30AM.Interment will be private.
Francis J. Pendergast Jr.
May 8, 2024
Francis J. Pendergast, Jr. born August 13, 1931, passed away peacefully at his home on May 8, 2024, at the age of 92.He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Barbara Ann (nee Jourdain). Loving father of Francis III (Lisa), David (Toni), Kevin (Anne), & Paul (Geri). Loving grandfather of Brian, Erin, Megan, Christopher, Patrick, Lauren, Kevin, Kelly,...
Peter S. Massaro Sr.
May 6, 2024
Peter S. Massaro Sr. 88, of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Monday May 6, 2024.
Peter. Pete. Grandpa. Uncle Buddy. Pop. Dad.
Men wanted to be him and restaurants in Palos Heights waited for his arrival.
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Peter would have wanted it known that he died of being the rebel he always was....
Ruth J. Joy
Apr 29, 2024
Ruth J. Joy formerly of Palos Heights.
Dearest Wife of the late Harlan C. Joy.
Fond Mother of Stephen ( Mary ) Joy, Denise ( Bruce ) McFadden, Robert ( Carol ) Joy & Jeffrey Joy ( Kathleen ).
Grandmother of Scott ( Brittany ) and Jenny McFadden and Laura & Julia Joy.
Great Grandmother of Brynnley.
Interment Elmwood Cemetery Hammond, Indiana.
Ronald E. Kroenert
Apr 23, 2024
Ronald E. Kroenert,Age 89, of Palos Heights, passed away April 23. Ronald was an Army Veteran who taught junior high science, loved to garden and was a world traveler. Beloved son of the late Walter and Anna Kroenert. Dear brother of Joseph (Patricia) Kroenert. Fond uncle of Laura (Moses) De Loera, Justin Kroenert, and Alicia (Ryan) Braun. Proud great uncle of Hunter...
Jerrie J. James
Apr 22, 2024
Jerrie James (née Speakman, Sharkey), age 92 of Oak Lawn, Illinois, died April 22, 2024.
Jerrie was born in Chicago on April 16, 1932. Jerrie was a mother, grandmother and wife and is survived by her loving daughter, Dawn (Charles McGourty) Speakman and her son, the late Jimmy Speakman.Dear sister of the late Jacqueline (Bernard) Durkin, bothers Daniel Sharkey and the...
Kathryn "Kate" Lynch
Apr 20, 2024
Kathryn "Kate" Lynch (née Wright) passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024, at the age of 94, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Tucson, Arizona.Born on June 6, 1929, in Des Moines, Iowa, Kate was the cherished third child of the late Edward and Joan (Naughton) Wright.Kate was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John (Jack) Lynch,...
Paul Colter Wehmeier
Apr 19, 2024
Paul Colter Wehmeier,
Beloved husband of Jeanette.
Loving father of Jessamyn.
Dear brother of William (Patricia), Thomas (Monica) & Robert (Elise).
Fond uncle of many nieces & nephews.
Paul was an electrical engineer for Electro Motive Diesel. He was also an avid guitar player and a member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolutionary.
Funeral services will be private.
Terese Bolduc
Apr 19, 2024
Terese Bolduc, nee Morelli, of Lockport, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph DiVincenzo and the late Richard Bolduc; loving mother of Joseph (Dena) DiVincenzo, David (Becky) DiVincenzo and Dan (late Tim Karlin) DiVincenzo; proud grandmother of Margaret (Brandon) Boomsma, Kerra (James) Drousias, Mary DiVincenzo, John Bell, Kevin Bell and the late Neil DiVincenzo; great-grandmother of John, Tade, Virginia,...
Jerry "Scouty" Buergel
Apr 18, 2024
The Man, the Myth, the Legend, Jerald(Jerry) T. Buergel worked passionately as a high school teacher, clown(Scouty), and Boy Scout leader.He passed away peacefully on April 18 2024 at 86 years old leaving behind beloved wife Judy (Kubacki) Buergel.He was a loving father of Jerald (Sherri) Buergel II and Lisa BuergelProud grandfather of Richard (Sand), Aubrianna, Holley, and ColtonDear brother...
Joanne J. Benson
Apr 16, 2024
Joanne J. Benson (Longo)April 26, 1941 – April 16, 2024Beloved wife of Kenneth J. Benson. Loving mother to Kevin (Karen) Benson and Kelly (Andrew) Tobias.Proud grandmother to Ashley, Ryan, Cody, Carli and Samuel.Dear sister to Andrea (Joseph) Thomas and Robert (Mary) Longo. Kind Aunt of many nieces and nephews.Joanne was the eldest born to Anne Longo (Mazzone) and Joseph Longo. She...
