Obituaries

Nov 21, 2025

Rosa Greenwald (nee Leone).

Beloved wife of William, married May 12, 1973.

Loving mother of Jennifer (Timothy) Allison and Angela (Mark) Burzycki.

Cherished grandmother of Timothy and Clare Allison and Sara and Joseph Burzycki. 

Devoted daughter of the late; Giuseppe and Giovanna Leone (nee Marzullo). 

Proud sister of Andreina Ruotolo (the late Pasquale) and Angela Mari (the late Renato).

Loyal sister-in-law of the late Jim (the...

Nov 20, 2025

Mary K. Egan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. Born on September 27, 1946, in Zimmerman, Minnesota, Mary’s life was full of warmth, laughter, and love, woven together through her cherished relationships with family and friends.

Mary worked as a receptionist at a dental office for many years, where her smile and quick...

Nov 19, 2025

Petra Z. Gonzalez, age 86, passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 19, 2025. Petra was the beloved wife to Manuel, loving mother, proud grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, dear sister, fond aunt and cousin, friend to many, and missed by all.

Nov 19, 2025

Joyce Carol Peterson (nee Fernlund),

Born 11/11/1934 to the late Swan & late Carol Fernlund.

Beloved wife for 65 years to the late Roger Peterson.

Loving mother of Karen Chandra & Dale (late Karen) Peterson.

Cherished grandma of Michael (Meredith) Chandra, Jennifer (Jonathan) Welsh, Kimberly (Justin) Lee, Danielle (Josh) Deboer & Megan (Corey) Grove.

Adored great grandma of Olivia & Claire Chandra, Cameron Welsh, Weston...

Nov 13, 2025

Ralph E. Dziuba

Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Guzowski) Dziuba.

Loving father of Richard (Kim), Daniel and Joseph (Lisa) Dziuba.

Dear grandfather of Jonniah and Nickolas Haveman.

Nov 8, 2025

Judith A. Gouwens, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on

November 8, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1941, Judith A. Gouwens

(nee Connolly) Daughter of the late James and Bernice Connolly. Beloved wife of the late Robert R.

Gouwens. Devoted Mother of Patrick (Cathy) Gouwens, Maggie (Jim) DeVries, Maureen (Giuliano)

Cipolla, Michael...

Nov 7, 2025

Nov 1, 2025

Preceeded in death by Mom, Marita; Father, Richard; Brother, Dick Pitkins and Sister Lynn Tirmizi.

Dear Sister of Lisa (Gary) Schulz; nieces Morgan and Paige Schulz, Brother, Paul (Robyn) Pitkins; nieces Sarah Ruth and Lauren (Moxon) Glosson, Brother, Donald Pitkins; nieces Brittanie (James) Collins and Donica (Sean) McCaffrey and great nieces Rhett and Raelyn

Fond friend of many.

Dawn will be remembered for...

Nov 1, 2025

Peter Paul “Paul” Lunter was born on June 24, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, and was a beloved resident of Palos Heights since 1968. He passed away peacefully at the age of 94, surrounded by family.



Paul was the devoted son of the late Elizabeth and Nicholas Lunter and was preceded in death by his sister Helen and his best friend and...

Oct 30, 2025

Mary Adele Foskett, nee Wollenberg, died on October 30th, 2025. Mary was the beloved wife of the late James G. Foskett, devoted mother of James E. Foskett (Janet Tadey), and cherished grandmother of Thea Adele. Mary was the dear sister of the late Edward Wollenberg and sister-in-law of the late Donna Wollenberg and Carolyn Mahoney (Terence). Loving daughter of Margaret...

Oct 29, 2025

US Army Veteran. Born in Kilcoltrim, Borris, County Carlow, Ireland, Syl spent his adult life in the Chicago area except for his two years of military service. He died peacefully at home in Orland Park.

Syl departed Ireland in 1957 by steamship and arrived in Chicago by train, where he met Rita, his wife of 65 years. They married in 1960...

Oct 27, 2025

Edward J Vock of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025.

Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Judith Vock, in 2024. Dearest father to Debbie (Sean) Mathews and Jim (Jen) Vock.

Cherished grandfather to Bryan, Robbie, Amanda, Tyler, Aidan and Ashlynn. Along with all his adopted grandchildren.

Ed was a loving brother, welcomed to heaven...

Oct 26, 2025

Ed Kirnbauer Age 87

May 29, 1938 - October 26, 2025

Ed was born fourth out of seven children to Gustaf and Karoline Kirnbauer raised in Chicago.

Ed married Barbara (Gannon) on October 15, 1960 in Chicago. They welcomed their first child Ed in 1964, followed by Rob, Steve, Jim and Karyn.

Beloved husband of 65 years.

Devoted father of Ed (Christine) Kirnbauer, Rob (Dovien)...

Oct 23, 2025

Greg M. Olson, born on May 5, 1962, in Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025. He lived a life characterized by adventure, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a profound impact on the lives of those who knew him.

Greg dedicated his professional career to the field of technology, serving as an Enterprise Storage Solution...

Oct 20, 2025

Richard E. Howe Jr.

Loving dad of Rebecca (Jacob) & Benjamin.

Cherished son of the late Richard Sr & Edythe “Sue”.

Caring brother of Michael “Mickey”.

Fond uncle of Tanner (Alexa) & Peyton.

Oct 13, 2025

Oct 13, 2025

Helen R. Wann (nee Mrowca), of Palos Heights passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2025.

Born August 30th, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed for many years at Palos Community Hospital in the Oncology Department and later worked as a caregiver to the elderly. She was passionate about gardening and was an active member of the palos Heights Garden...

Oct 11, 2025

Funeral services & interment will be private.

Oct 9, 2025

Joan H. Thurston

Loving wife, mother, gram, great gram, sister, aunt and friend of many.

Oct 8, 2025

Rita Mae was the beloved wife of Michael Mackin and the devoted mother of Joseph (Mary Kate) Mackin. She found her greatest joy in being a mother and later a proud grandmother to her cherished grandson, Jack.

Born to the late Harold and Margaret Martens, Rita was raised with strong family values that carried throughout her life. She was the loving...