Dennis V. Hetzer
January 3, 2025
Dennis V. Hetzer, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025 at the age of 82 years. Loving father of Tara Denise (Christine McGrath) and Dennis Hetzer (Michele). Cherished grandfather of Madeleine Rose Denise McGrath, Jackson Denise McGrath, Alan Hetzer (Stephanie), Trevor Hetzer (Lizz), and Hayley Hetzer (Michael). Fond great-grandfather of Kayla, James, and Kyle Hetzer. Beloved...
John G. Krakowsky
January 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....
Nelida A. Matulis
January 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...
Carole Mae (Cerny) Hammer
December 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...
Matthew J. O'Brien
December 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,...
Adam Gacek
December 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...
Raymond H. Simon
December 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...
Irene (Weber) Yore
December 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...
Calvin P. Adair
December 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...
Theresa (Calibraro) Cooper
December 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...
Donald W. Peters
December 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. ...
Thomas J. Sumrall
November 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...
William E. Rook Jr.
November 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...
Barbara (Ilkowski) Marlin
November 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...
Mercianne (Koldash) Renner
November 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)...
Scott R. Niemoth Sr.
October 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. ...
Sharon G. (Hehl) Svee
October 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...
Bernice Genevieve Caruso
October 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...
Juanita (Fuentes) Gonzalez
October 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....
