Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

 

  Mark Flanagan

Nov 16, 1957 - March 22, 2023.

Mark was born in Chicago, IL November 16, 1957. He moved away from home when he was 17 because he was such a free spirit.  The greatest love of his life was music. He was a talented singer & harmonica (harp) player. His musical partners included Jon Rothenberger...

Mar 16, 2023

Douglas A. Miller passed away at the age of 63 years old on March 16, 2023. 

He was born on May 10, 1959 to Walter and Jean Miller in Chicago, IL. Doug attended St. Barnabas Grade School, St. Ignatius High School, Boston College, and graduated from IIT Kent College of Law. 

Doug was a brilliant and well-respected trial lawyer, with...

Mar 13, 2023

John Michael Batastini, Age 34, of Palos Park, IL, passed away on March 13, 2023.

John is survived by his son Nicolas Batastini, parents Michael and Nancy Batastini, sister Carissa (David) Lauer, brother, Frank (Anna) Batastini, and nephew Daniel Lauer.

John was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Michael and Nancy Batastini on June 29, 1988.

John loved working with...

Mar 13, 2023

Rosemary Riordan (nee Cicero) of a suburb of Chicago passed away on Monday, March 13th, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late; Phillip and Frances Cicero

 

Rosemary was born in Chicago and was the third child of seven siblings. She was preceded in death by her sister Joan (Joseph) Rubino, sister Phyllis (William Miarka) Kishkunas, brother Steve...

Mar 7, 2023

Joseph E. Ritter, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Joseph was born the youngest of 5 children to Kuni and Albert Ritter in the suburbs of Chicago on March 20, 1940.  His father died when he was 4 and his family grew up very poor where they struggled make ends meet.  Working hard was a lesson Joseph learned early on and...

Mar 6, 2023

Elenor Ann Hawley (nee Turk).

Beloved wife of the late Harold Hawley Jr.Loving mother of Tom (Tom Mantel) Hawley, Victoria (John) Terlap & Christine Hawley.Cherished grandmother of Emily, Madeline & Jack.Dear aunt and great aunt of many nieces & nephews. 

Visitation Saturday, March 11th from 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at the Church of the Transfiguration, 12219...

Mar 5, 2023

Jake Aidan Kaminski was the cherished son of Melissa and Donald, dearest brother of Mikayla and Jordan, loving grandson of Ronald "Bear" (late Pamela) Madej, and Donald and Marlene Kaminski, beloved nephew to Gina, Bert (Krystyna), late Meghan, Colleen (Chad) Hoeksema, special cousin to Zach and Caroline, friend to so many, and missed by all.

Jake loved sports. He enjoyed...

Mar 4, 2023

 

Dorothy D. Ray (nee Butkovich), passed away March 4, 2023. Born February 5, 1932, to the late; Frances (nee Ashenbrener) & Steve Butkovich. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ray. Loving mother of the late Janet (late Mark) Prokop & Nancy (late Don) Tusek. Cherished grandmother of Richard, Allison (Matt) & Lauren (Connor).Adoring great grandmother of Hadley.Dear sister of Shirley (late Joe)...

Mar 4, 2023

Ronald J. Fara, age 87, of Palos Heights, Illinois passed away March 4, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones after a long lingering illness. 

Ron was born April 26, 1935 to the late Joseph and Anna (Trop) Fara in the back of his parents tavern in the Back of the Yards area of Chicago. Ron graduated...

Feb 27, 2023

 

Eleanore Mae Reilly,

 

Beloved wife for 64 years to Ken Reilly, who passed away January 28, 2023.  

Loving mother of 5 children; Susan (Tom) Niemiera, Cathy (Bill) Madura, Jeff (Gail) Reilly, Michelle (Bob) Holesha and Doug Reilly.

Adored grandmother to Tom, Lauren, Zak, Julia, Sean, Adam, Ethan, and Annie and Great Grandmother to Aiden & Shelby....

Feb 25, 2023

Robert Thomas Pehanich:

 

Age 79, of Crestwood, IL, passed away on February 25th, 2023.

 

Robert is survived by his wife, Pamela Pehanich, brother, William Pehanich, 3 loving children, Robert Pehanich, Russell (Marybeth) Pehanich, Laurel (Michael) Gass, and niece, Renee Pehanich. Robert was a loving grandfather to Reese, Amanda and Elizabeth.  Robert is preceded in death by his parents,...

Feb 21, 2023

Marie Elise Bauchwitz (nee Nett), retired Vice-President of Chicago City Bank & Trust Company in Chicago passed away on February 21, 2023 at the age of 101.

Married to the late Frederick David Bauchwitz for 29 years.Beloved mother of Carol (David) Falc, Patricia (William) Dinnon, Henry (Julia) Bauchwitz & John (Catherine) Bauchwitz.Loving grandmother of Lynnette (Michael), Matthew (Lora), Michael (Molly),...

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph Sterling Goddard Jr of Palos Heights passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 17 at age 85. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Carol (nee Zetek); his two daughters Laura Goddard Amann (Rob) and Leslie Goddard Allardice (Bruce); as well as his four grandchildren, Lizzie, Caroline, Annie, and Robbie. 

Joe worked for the Chicago Sun-Times for...

Feb 14, 2023

 

Robert E. Knoerzer

Robert “Bob” Knoerzer, aged 95, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away on February 14th, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.

Adoring husband of Patricia (nee Wereldsma) Knoerzer. Loving father of Susan (the late Dean Wharton) Knoerzer, Robert (Mary Louise) Knoerzer, Thomas Knoerzer, and Mary Pat (Daniel) Polk.

Dear brother of the late Charlene and...

Feb 13, 2023

 

Frederick M. Muller “Fred”, Proud U.S. Army Veteran. 

Beloved husband of Pattie Muller (nee Bryska). 

Loving father of Catherine (Brad) Jongsma & Nicholas (Diane) Muller. 

Adoring grandfather of Rylee Muller. 

Dear brother-in-law of Raymond (Sandee) Bryska. 

Kind uncle of Andrea (Brad) Kuhn, Jill Bryska & Saul Tonielli. 

Fond godfather of Andy Peters.  

Fred retired as a project manager...

Feb 8, 2023

Feb 8, 2023

Irene Cecilia Prestipino-Koenig (nee Petrarca).

 

At rest with Our Lord February 8, 2023. Longtime resident of Palos Heights.

Beloved Wife of the late Dr Frank E. Prestipino who was on staff at Saint Francis Hospital, Blue Island and Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey.

Adored Daughter of the late Charles & the late Julia Petrarca of Altoona, PA.

Loving Mom of...

Feb 2, 2023

Barbara Jane Kimmer Bonomo 09-05-1931 to 02-02-2023

 

Preceded in death by both of her loving husbands, Dominic Kimmer then Anthony Bonomo, her eldest son Frank, and daughter in law Susan.

Survived by her sons; Mike, Bob, Nick (Karen), Jim (Betty), and daughters; Kathy, Daisy (Larry), Carol (Bob); her grandchildren Jennifer, Becky, Traci (Bernie), Mike (Kelly), Tony, Chris, Sarah,...

Jan 29, 2023

Hope Nanian Meguerian, 93, died Sunday, January 29,2023 at her home in Lemont, IL., surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife and traveling partner of Garbis H. Meguerian, with whom she would have celebrated their 72ndwedding anniversary this March.Hope will be lovingly remembered by her devoted husband Garbis; her children Diana Visco and husband James of Glen Ellyn, IL, and James Meguerian...

Jan 28, 2023

Beloved husband of Eleanore Reilly (nee Zalud).

Loving father of Susan (Tom) Niemiera, Cathy (Bill) Madura, Jeff (Gail) Reilly, Michelle (Bob) Holesha & Doug Reilly.

Adored grandpa of 8 and great grandpa of 2.

Kind uncle of many nieces & nephews.

Fond brother of the late John, Terry & Mike.

 

Today we lost an amazing man and my hero,...