Obituaries
Gary Stephen Garofalo
Oct 8, 2026
In loving memory...
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Gary Stephen Garofalo a beloved brother, cousin, uncle and friend.
Gary was a dedicated dentist who took great pride in his profession and in the way people he had the privilege of caring for throughout his career.
Gary enjoyed exploring ancient land, different cultures and creating memories along...
Joanne M. Greene
Oct 2, 2026
Joanne M. Greene (née Scanlon), age 93, long-time resident of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Joanne shared a lifetime of devotion with her beloved husband of 53 years, Francis K. Greene, who preceded her in death in 2015. She was the devoted mother of Patrick F. (Debbie) Greene, Daniel (Amy) Greene,...
Pamela K. Wesselhoff
Oct 1, 2026
Beloved wife of David Wesselhoff.
Loving mother of Melissa (Tim) Hogan and Natalie (Kenneth CFD) Hanik.
Adored grandmother of Timothy Hogan, Nicholas Hanik and Aubrey Hanik.
Devoted daughter of the late; John and Kathleen Ridderhoff.
Dear sister of John (Tammy) Ridderhoff.
Fond sister in-law of Steven and Donna Wesselhoff, Mary and Tony Dalton, Phylis & late Austin Strasser, late; William and Judith Wesselhoff and late;...
Michael J. Parello
Sep 28, 2026
Michael Joseph Parello
Michael Joseph Parello, age 38, unexpectedly passed away on September 28, 2026. Born on September 4, 1988, Michael lived life on his own terms—vibrant, fiercely loyal, and "unapologetically himself."
Above all, Michael cherished his family. He was the beloved son of Joseph and Barbara Parello, cherished brother of Lauren (Ryan), adored uncle of Wesley and Adriana, and a fond...
Mariana Zaharoff Lagen
Sep 23, 2026
Mariana Zaharoff (Lagen), designer, artist, mother, grandmother and a woman whose remarkable life carried her from Athens to Jerusalem, Chicago and eventually the fashion houses and runways of Europe, passed away peacefully at her Chicago home on September 23, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 80 years old.Mariana was born in Athens, Greece, on July 6, 1946,...
Susan M. Turrise
Sep 22, 2026
Susan Turrise (nee Hincks) passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 surrounded by those she loved.
Loving mother of Taylor Turrise-Widmer (Brian) and Chance Turrise
Devoted daughter of Joanne Hincks and the late Paul Hincks
Beloved sister of Cheryl Hincks-Gabriel
Adored aunt of Paige Gabriel and Tiffany Gabriel
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Taylor to assist with the future education of Chance would be...
Sue Howe
Sep 22, 2026
Edythe "Sue" Howe,
Beloved wife of the late Richard Howe Sr.Loving mother of the late Richard Howe Jr. and Mickey Howe.Cherished grandmother of Tanner (Alexa) Howe, Peyton Howe, Rebecca (Jacob) Villasenor, and Benjamin Howe.Caring sister of the late Eugene Herman and Harry Herman.Aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Charlotte M. Houston
Sep 20, 2026
Charlotte M. Houston, nee Sopkowicz, beloved wife of the late Glen Houston, cherished daughter of the late William and Charlotte (Harker) Sopkowicz, dear sister of Valerie (late Curtis) Twenter, fond aunt of Theron, Brent and Lisa, cherished cousin of Debby (Glenn) Budnick and Kim (John) Myers, Special Godmother to Rick (Carol) Harker, cousin to the late Richard (Carla) Harker, Pat,...
Robert P. Martin
Sep 16, 2026
Robert Paul Martin
November 10, 1954 - September 16, 2026
Robert Paul Martin, known to all as Rob, of Palos Heights, formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away at his home on September 16, 2026, at the age of 71.
Born in 1954 in Chicago, Robert was the son of Robert A. Martin and Geraldine Martin. He grew up in the South Shore before...
Barbara Jean Chwierut
Sep 3, 2026
Barbara Chwierut passed away with her loving husband by her side on September 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. Barbara “Barb” was the devoted wife of Brian Chwierut for 51 years. Proceeded in death by her parents; Frank and Rosalie Mas. Fond sister-in-law of Diane Borucki (Robert), Gail Bialas (Mitchell), late Linda Koepke (Al)and Maribeth Palumbo (Daniel). Dear...
Mildred J Athy
Aug 31, 2026
Beloved wife of the late Michael Athy.
Loving mother of Christina Henneberry, Theresa (John) Rigas, Vincent (Breda), Brendan (Jean) & Peter (Cameron) Athy, Judy (Tom) Comfort, Kieran (Deborah) Athy & Denise (Tom) Horton.
Adored grandma of Gene (Nicole), Aileen (Andrew), Casey (Alyssa), Jessica (John), Kimberly (Tim), Christopher (Ellen), Sean, Daniel (Cara), Michael (Sydney), Desmond, the late Brendan Jr.(Erika), Leah (Michael), Derek (Chelsey),...
Patricia C. Urwin
Aug 31, 2026
Patricia C. Urwin (née O’Rourke) passed away on August 31, 2026, on her 86th birthday.
Patricia made her home in Palos Park, Illinois, before retiring to Stewart, Tennessee, on beautiful Kentucky Lake.
She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald W. Urwin and a devoted mother to her six children: Ronald M. (Brenda), James W. (Nadine), William P. (Judy), Patricia L....
Paul H. Dreger
Aug 18, 2026
Paul Dreger grew up in Roseland, IL, in the 1930s and 1940s. He played football for Pullman Tech High School and went on to serve one tour as an MP in Korea during the War. He married Ginger in 1955. They started their life together in Champaign while Paul attended the University of Illinois, earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching...
Thomas J. Butler
Aug 16, 2026
Thomas (Tom) J. Butler: Native of Clopook, Muckalee, Ballyfoyle, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland (February 1st, 1944-August 16th, 2026) Son of Michael Butler and Mary Butler Nee Byrne, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland. Devoted husband, survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Butler Nee Mellett from Cleragh, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
Loving father to Michael, John, Tina (Michael Leonard), Steven and Jim (Michelle Butler)....
Dorothy A. Crowley
Aug 10, 2026
Dorothy Ann Crowley (nee Size) at rest August 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Crowley, devoted mother of Jean (Jerry) Kienzle, Bob (Cindy) Crowley and Dan (Janet) Crowley; proud grandmother of Jeff (Megan) Kienzle, Jillian (Steve) Rizo, Jaclyn (Dakota) Moniot, Nick Crowley, Lauren Pleckham and Julia Crowley. Great grandmother of 12. Dorothy was preceded in death by...
