obituaries

Jan 3, 2025

John G. Krakowsky, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 76 years.  Beloved husband of Gerry, nee Johnstone.  Loving father of Charles Skaggs, John G. Krakowsky III, Ken (Christina) Krakowsky, Joseph (Lynda) Krakowsky, and Matt (Jessica) Krakowsky.  Cherished grandpa of Adrian, Sadie, Savannah, Olivia, Emily, Ava, Addison, and Gabriel.  Dear uncle and cousin of many....

Jan 3, 2025

Nelida A. Matulis, born in Argentina on March 16, 1935, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her Alsip residence on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 89 years.  Beloved wife of the late Antonio Matulis.  Loving mother of Silvia Miarka and Claudia (John) Ryan.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Zachary (Elizabeth).

Visitation Friday, January...

Dec 31, 2024

Carole Mae Hammer, nee Cerny, of Knoxville, TN, passed away peacefully at home with family on December 31, 2024, at the age of 86. Carole was born on December 26,1938 in Chicago, IL, to Mary and Joseph Cerny. Carole spent 84 of her 86 years in Chicago and the suburbs. Loving mother of Cheryl (John) DiCosola. Carole adored her...

Dec 29, 2024

Matthew J. O'Brien, U.S. Navy Veteran, of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the age of 93 years. Beloved husband of Virginia, nee Gleason.  Loving father of James (Julia) O'Brien, Patricia (the late Joseph T.) Vazquez, and Mary Kay (Brian) Hastings. Cherished grandpa of Margaret (Michael), Katherine (Jordan), Matthew (Lori), Michael, Nicole (Aaron), Joseph, Sean,...

Dec 27, 2024

Adam Gacek. Longtime resident of Alsip, Illinois passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at the age of 82 years.

Married to his beloved wife, Halina, nee Opalinska, for 55 wonderful years, their bond was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Together, they shared a passion for travel, creating memories in countless places that brought them...

Dec 23, 2024

Raymond H. Simon, World War II Coast Guard Veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his Palos Heights residence on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 100 years.  Beloved husband of the late Pearl, nee Dornhecker.  Loving uncle, great-uncle, and great-great uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Dear brother of the late Catherine, Dorothy, Edward, and...

Dec 23, 2024

Irene Yore, nee Weber, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late William Yore.  Loving sister of Ferdinand (Betty), Frank (the late Jan), and the late Rose (the late Don), and Nick (the late Dolores).  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Irene loved all of her many Evergreen...

Dec 15, 2024

Calvin Adair, age 83, of Crestwood, IL, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, on October 2, 1941, Calvin spent his life building a home filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Calvin was a devoted husband to his wife Carol for an extraordinary 62 years. Together, they raised a family...

Dec 9, 2024

Theresa Cooper, nee Calibraro, of Peotone, IL passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Theresa was born in Chicago, IL October 1, 1932, to Peter and Rose Calibraro.  Loving mother of Paul (Rosemary) Roussos, Rosanne (Gary) Travis, and Donald (Tammy) Roussos, leaving a void her family cannot fill.  Theresa took special joy in her...

Dec 8, 2024

Donald W. Peters, resident of Crestwood for 49 years, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the age of 86 years.  Beloved husband of Sandra, nee Epstein, for 49 years. Loving father of Jason (Jennifer) and Mark.  Cherished grandfather of Emily, Dylan, Allison.  Dear brother of the late Lois (late George) Miller.  Fond uncle of John (Shannon) Miller. ...

Nov 29, 2024

Thomas Joseph "Joe" Sumrall, 44, passed away on November 29, 2024, at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL, after a brief illness. Born on March 5, 1980, in Hinsdale, IL, Joe was the son of Thomas and Kathleen (Haberkorn) Sumrall. He married Carolyn Solarski on June 4, 2010. After graduating from Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, he studied literature...

Nov 20, 2024

William E. Rook, Jr. passed into eternal life surrounded by his wife and 2 daughters at his home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the age of 69 years. Beloved husband of Maggie, nee Rojas. Loving father of Kimberly Rook and Christina (Sean) Brody. Cherished grandfather of Gianna, Jackson, Hudson, Violet, and a baby boy due in January. Dear...

Nov 18, 2024

Barbara Marlin, nee Ilkowski, passed away on Monday November 18, 2024 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Louis Allen Marlin. Loving mother of John (Joanne), Tom and the late Louis "Andy" (Laura). Cherished grandmother of Olivia, Maggie Tullier, Adam, Dana, Melissa, Anna and the late Kyle Anne and Tommy. Dear great-grandmother of Isaac, Bennet, Indie...

Nov 12, 2024

Mercianne Renner, nee Koldash, passed away peacefully at her Palos Heights residence on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at the age of 96 years.  Beloved wife of the late John R. Renner.  Loving mother of Nancy (Mike) Pavesich and Karen (the late Wayne) Borinstein.  Cherished grandmother of Sarah (Jerry) Ficaro, Cayley Wilson, Elyse (Matthew) Kociolek, Jeremy Borinstein, and Julie (Charles)...

Nov 6, 2024

Funeral Services for Margaret M. Curran are private.

Oct 28, 2024

Scott R. Niemoth Sr., 52 years, U.S. Marine Veteran.  Loving father of Brianna (Vincent) Doro and Scott (Victoria) Niemoth.  Cherished grandpa of Jaxon and Payton.  Loving brother of Jason (Erica) and Holly.  Dear uncle of Elliot and Eric.  Former spouse and good friend of Jacelyn Niemoth.  Fond son of the late William and Annette Niemoth.  Dear cousin of many. ...

Oct 27, 2024

Sharon G. Svee, nee Hehl, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 73 years.  Beloved wife of John P. Svee for 50 years.  Loving mom of Laurie Svee (Frank Kowalski) and Michelle Svee.  Cherished grandma of Brittany and Zach.  Dear sister of the late Russ, Lorraine, Arlene, Cliff, Anita, Richard, and Craig.  Fond aunt and...

Oct 20, 2024

Bernice Genevieve Caruso, beloved daughter of Eleanor & Walter Janosek, sister to Janice, James, Elizabeth, & Russell, beloved wife to late husband Joseph Caruso, mother to Theodore, & late Maria and David Gumbel, stepmother to Phillip, Andy and Frank Caruso, grandmother to 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great grandchildren, loving aunt to 5 nieces & 3 nephews, and...

Oct 20, 2024

Celebración de la Vida de Juanita Gonzalez

Juanita González, falleció en paz rodeada de su familia en su residencia de Alsip el Domingo 20 de Octubre de 2024 a la edad de 93 años. Juanita, hija de Salvador Fuentes y Juanita Rivas, nació en Pueblo Colorado el 2 de Junio del 1931, y fue hermana de 8....

Oct 18, 2024

Ronald K. Heither, resident of Crestwood, formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Judy, nee Hanley.  Loving father of Christine Heither and Craig (Anne) Heither.  Cherished grandfather of Joshua.  Dear brother of William (Peggy) Heither.

Funeral services are private.  Arrangements entrusted to the...