Obituaries
Dawn M. Pitkins
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...
Peter Paul Lunter
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...
Mary Adele Foskett
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...
Sylvester Flood
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...
Edward Vock
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...
Edward Kirnbauer
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)...
Greg M. Olson
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...
Richard E. Howe Jr.
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.
Helen R. Wann
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...
Joan H. Thurston
Oct 9, 2025
Joan H. Thurston
Loving wife, mother, gram, great gram, sister, aunt and friend of many.
Rita Mae Mackin
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...
Grace Slack
Oct 7, 2025
In Loving Memory of Grace Slack
It is with great love and remembrance that we celebrate the life of Grace Slack, a woman whose kindness, hard work, and devotion to family and community left a lasting mark on all who knew her.
Grace began her working life at just sixteen as a carhop at Richard’s Drive Inn in Evergreen Park, Illinois, where...
James W. Archer
Oct 7, 2025
James W. Archer, age 89, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025.
Born in 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio, Jim also spent part of his childhood in West Virginia before returning to Cleveland. He later attended St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen (1937–2009). After college, he moved to...
Gene M. Kent
Oct 5, 2025
Gene M. Kent, age 74, was born and raised in Evergreen Park, where he spent most of his life before moving to Palos Heights, where he lived in recent years. He passed away peacefully on Sunday October 5, 2025.
A proud graduate of Evergreen Park High School, class of 1969, Gene dedicated over 40 years of his life to his craft...
Jane R. Searls
Sep 24, 2025
On September 24, 2025, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully into eternal rest. She lived her life with a heart marked by kindness, generosity, contentment, and a steady spirit that anchored her family and friends through every season.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Jr., with whom she shared a life of love and faith. Together...
Floyd A. Engle
Sep 17, 2025
Beloved husband of Fran.
Loving father of Will (Janelle), Floyd (Jamie) and Kaitlin (Brad).
Cherished grandpa and papa of Colton, Aria, Duke, Bailey and Cameron.
Adored brother-in-law of Lu (Ed), Patty (late Tom), Diane (Ken), Diana (Bob) and Cindy (Bob).
Devoted son of the late; Floyd and Margaret Engle.
Dear brother of the late Patrick Engle.
Fond son-in-law of the late; Duke and Annie Carter and...
