obituaries

Helen V. (Kurek)  Dedo

Helen V. (Kurek) Dedo

Jun 28, 2025

Helen V. Dedo, nee Kurek, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 82 years.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Dedo.  Loving mother of Kenneth (the late Rosanne), Ronald, David (Darlene), Susan (John) Julkowski, and the late Richard (Marta) Dedo.  Cherished grandmother of Kenneth II (Kaitlyn), Veronica (Jon), Cassandra, Robert, Lauren, Brandon, Joanna, John,...

Jan (Janosek)  Glaz

Jan (Janosek) Glaz

Jun 17, 2025

Jan Glaz, of Crestwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at the age of 83 years.  Beloved mother of Doreen (John) Holic and Thomas (Tina) Glazewski.  Cherished grandmother of Christina Glazewski. Dear sister of James (Violet) Janosek, Elizabeth (Robert) Byrns, Russell Janosek, and the late Bernice Caruso.  Loving daughter of the late Eleanor and Walter Janosek.

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Raymond A. Tyma

Raymond A. Tyma

Jun 9, 2025

Raymond A. Tyma, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 9, 2025 at the age of 40. Beloved husband of Danielle, nee Greco.  Cherished father of Dominic, Madison, Lukas, and Carly. Dear brother of Charles Stephens and Shelby McDonald.  Loving son of Terry Tyma and Toni (David) Studholme.  Fond step-son of Russell Stephens.  Uncle of Jake and David.   Longtime Best...

Lawrence W. Wurster

Lawrence W. Wurster

Jun 6, 2025

Lawrence William Wurster Sr., U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the age of 85 years.  Beloved husband of the late Shirlee Ann, nee Chura.  Loving father of Michael (Sharon) Wurster, Tracey (Enrique) Escobedo, and the late Lawrence W. Wurster Jr.  Cherished grandfather of Natalie, Gabrielle, and Julian Escobedo.  Dear sister of Nancy (George) Eichberger....

Annmarie Gorecki Devine

Annmarie Gorecki Devine

Jun 4, 2025

Annmarie Gorecki Devine, age 67, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 4, 2025, in Henderson, Kentucky, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 14, 1957, in Blue Island, Illinois, Annmarie was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. Joseph F. Gorecki and LaVerne Gorecki. A devoted mother, Annmarie's greatest joy in life was...

Stanley Kanapackis

Stanley Kanapackis

Jun 1, 2025

Stanley Kanapackis, 85, known affectionately to his friends and family as "Stash", died peacefully on June 1, 2025.

For 58 years, Stanley was married to his best friend and wife Shirley Kanapackis (née Knez). He was the proud father of daughters Jill (James) Rector and Wendy (Dwayne) English, late son Joshua Kanapackis, and loving grandfather of Jade...

Zenon Lauras

Zenon Lauras

May 18, 2025

Zenon Lauras (Zenonas Laurinavicius) Born in Šiauliai, Lithuania July 9, 1957 - May 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zenon Lauras, a beloved father, husband, brother, friend, and kind hearted soul. Zenon was a man of deep integrity, warmth, and generosity. Known for his deep love for his family and his unwavering kindness...

Catherine A. (Aleksy)  Paciga

Catherine A. (Aleksy) Paciga

May 18, 2025

Funeral Services for Catherine A. Paciga are private.

Colleen A. (O'Shea)  Sopkin

Colleen A. (O'Shea) Sopkin

May 18, 2025

Colleen A. Sopkin, nee O'Shea.  Loving and beloved wife of Ron for almost 47 years.  Mother of Dan (Kim), Mike (Katie), and Andy (Sarah).  Loving and devoted "Baba" to Charlotte, Maddie, Piper, and Quinn.  Daughter of the late Bill and Mary Frances O'Shea.  Daughter-in-law of the late Bernie and Elaine Sopkin.  Fun-loving sister of Tim (Jean) O'Shea, Mike (Eileen)...

Irwin G. Schleichert

Irwin G. Schleichert

May 15, 2025

Funeral Services for Irwin G. Schleichert are private.

Judson D. Mccarthy Jr.

Judson D. Mccarthy Jr.

May 10, 2025

Judson Dennis McCarthy, Jr., 95 years. 67 years as the beloved husband of the late Susan, nee McDonnell. Loving father of Anne (Rob Hess) McCarthy, Susan (the late Richard) St. Denis, and Judson D. III (Kimberly) McCarthy. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Andrew (Stacy Pratscher) McCarthy. Dear great grandfather "GG" of Savannah and Jackson. Fond uncle of many nieces...

Carol Linn (Sava)  Armstrong

Carol Linn (Sava) Armstrong

May 9, 2025

Carol Linn Sava-Armstrong of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly on May 9, 2025 at the age of 65. Her family was shocked and devastated but takes comfort knowing that she is surrounded by many cherished loved ones in heaven. She will forever be our special angel.

One word to describe Carol was joy. Everywhere she went, Carol...

Joseph J. Lamantia

Joseph J. Lamantia

May 8, 2025

Joseph J. LaMantia, 1927-2025. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine LaMantia, nee Razgaitis. Beloved son of the late James LaMantia, and the late Carmella, nee Pessalano. Loving father, and best friend to Michael (Martha).  Fur Dad to Laddie, and fur Grandpa to Tyler, and Snickers. Beloved brother of the late Rose Garcia, nee LaMantia, and brother-in-law to the late...

Kenneth F. Ospalski

Kenneth F. Ospalski

Apr 27, 2025

Kenneth F. Ospalski, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the age of 84 years.  Beloved husband of Margaret, nee Kielbasinski, for 62 years.  Loving father of Ellen (Tom), Edyie, Erica (Kurt) Palm, and Elissa.  Cherished Grampeo & PawPaw of Jacob (Kate), Luke (CB), Kristen (Eric), Austin, and Samantha.  Dear Dziadzia of Riley.

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Anne E. Battistoni

Anne E. Battistoni

Apr 12, 2025

Anne E. Battistoni passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at the age of 90 years.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from  8:30 A.M. until time of prayers 10:30 A.M. to Incarnation Catholic Church, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, for an 11:00 A.M. Mass.  Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2755 W. 111th Street, Chicago.  For more...

Patricia Anne (Helmold)  Danaher

Patricia Anne (Helmold) Danaher

Apr 10, 2025

Patricia A. Danaher, nee Helmold, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Denis F. Danaher. Loving Mom of Mary (late Mark) Ladd, Patricia Kuenster, John (Donna), Cathy (Bob) Conlin, Maureen (John) Kurtovich, the late Sheila (Phil) Nash, Nancy (Bob) Wyleta, Denny (Sandi) and dearest friend Rev. Patrick Lyons. Proud Gram of 20 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Loving daughter of...

Dorothy H. (Maurer)  Novotney

Dorothy H. (Maurer) Novotney

Apr 8, 2025

Dorothy H. Novotney, nee Maurer, 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Thomas for 55 years. Loving mother of Beth (Lorell), Lori (Christopher) Hawkins, Susan (Eric) Long, Thomas (Marjorie), James (Sandy), and Amy (Tim). Cherished "gramma" of Alice (Shane) Brett, Jalissa, Erica (Johnny), Jimmy, Devin, Rebecca, Joshua, Lily, Olivia, Victoria, and Thomas. Beloved sister of Art (Nancy) Maurer and...

Jeanette Emily (Hartmannsgruber)  Hunt

Jeanette Emily (Hartmannsgruber) Hunt

Apr 7, 2025

Jeanette Emily Hunt, nee Hartmannsgruber, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the age of 85 years. Beloved wife of the late William for 54 years.  Loving mother of Joyce (Kirk II) Petersen, the late Marsha (Bruce) Hodina, and the late Michael (Maria) Hunt.  Cherished Nana of Hannah (John) Ghassan, Kirk III (Armi Grace) Petersen, Sam Hunt, Ryan...

Leonard J. Blazek

Leonard J. Blazek

Mar 23, 2025

Leonard J Blazek passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, March 23, 2025.  He will be reunited in Heaven with his wife of 46 years, Patricia (nee Nedza), his parents, John and Evelyn Blaszczyk, sister Judy Young (Wayne) and his many beloved dogs.  He is survived by his daughters, Bridgette (Stephen Czablewski) and Heather Tymm (Rob), who meant...

Helen Marie (Sheehan)  Szyper

Helen Marie (Sheehan) Szyper

Mar 20, 2025

Helen Marie Szyper (née Sheehan) passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 after a short illness. Helen, or simply Mom to her family, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Helen was born on June 1, 1941 in Chicago to Lorretta and Bill Sheehan. She spent her childhood on the city's south side seeing every movie that...

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