Obituaries

Jun 21, 2024

Donna Lee Matteson, age 86, of Evergreen Park. Cherished mother of Tammy and Randy (Elizabeth); daughter of the late Leo and Emma Dannis. 62 year employee of the Rock Island RR / Metra Commuter Rail System. Devoted parishioner of Most Holy Redeemer Parish, former President of the Women's Guild, longtime choir member and ardent Carnival Worker. Visitation Wednesday, June 26th...

Jun 21, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Dennis Elliot Degen, age 73 of Evergreen Park. Cherished husband of Marilyn nee Keipert; loving father of Matthew (Quin Suchor), Timothy (Lois), James. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at Kosary Funeral Home, 9837 S Kedzie Ave. Lying-in-State on Friday, 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment Bethania Cemetery. Information (708) 499-3223.

Jun 20, 2024

nee Kristufek, age 94. Loving wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Robert (Susan), James (Terese) and Donald (late Mary); grandmother of Stephanie (John), Alison, Danielle (Tony), Sarah (Marcus), Rebecca (Jeremy) and Lisa (Ian); great-grandmother of 13. Visitation Monday, June 24, 2pm-8pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park. Funeral Tuesday, June 25 at St. Peter...

Jun 18, 2024

nee Harris, age 82. Wife of the late 

May 27, 2024

Nancy L. Getsales nee Elliott age 78; loving mother of Jimmy Getsales, Raymond (Shannon) O’Neil, and the late Richrd A. O’Neil; dear sister of Barbara (the late Justin) Canali, the late Raymond (late Rosemary) Elliott Jr., the late Shirley (late Frank) Elliott Hellwig, and Edward Elliott; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend to all; Gramma to her...

May 14, 2024

Anton A. “Tony” Gustin; beloved husband of Ann nee Segvich; loving father of the late Richard (Kari) Smiley, Susan Phelan, Robert (Kerry) Phelan, Anton J. “Tony” (Megan) Gustin, and Joseph Gustin; cherished grandfather of Audrey, Alexis, Julia Phelan, Ashley Smiley, and Alyssa Chavez; fond brother of the late Maria Sapp, James, John (Lisa) Gustin, and Patricia (Mario) Apap; dearest Godfather...

May 12, 2024

Gail Marie Camp age 79; beloved wife of the late Edwin A. Camp; loving mother of Adele (James) Schoppen; Paul (Charsie) Wills; Joyce Kaczmarek (Ricardo); dear sister of the late William Vogwill; the late JoAnn Goforth; Kathy Urso;  Denise Jonas (James); the late Bonnie; Patricia Grigsby; Six Grandchildren, Five Great Grandchildren; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and...

May 4, 2024

DAVID GENARO HERNANDEZ

David Hernandez (2001-2024) age 23 of Evergreen Park, IL.  Had a love of the outdoors, enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.  He spent time gaming, building computers and hanging out with his brothers.  He also had a love of making music.

David is survived by his parents Genaro Hernandez and Diane Castillo, his siblings Michelle Castillo (Angel), Angie Jacquez, Joanne...

Apr 27, 2024

Robert S. “Bob” Juarez age 69; loving husband of Diane (nee Dugger -Waddicar); son of the late Ramona Norrell and the late Arcadio Juarez, Sr.; dear brother of Juanita (the late Jack) Goodwin, the late Arcadio (Kayo) Juarez, Jr.; Raymond (Debra) Juarez, the late Michael Juarez, the late Mark Juarez, Stephan (Debra) Juarez, and Stephanie Juarez; cherished father of Nicole...

Apr 20, 2024

Ted “T-Bar” Balicki Sr. age 81, of Kempville, TN; beloved husband of the late Marilyn nee Murnane; son of the late Theodore and Caroline Bres Balicki; loving father of Ted Balicki Jr.; cherished grandfather of Ted “Teddy” Balicki; dear brother of Joan Hamann; fond uncle of Kyle, Haley, and Carley. Ted was a 1961 graduate of Lindbloom High School, and...

Apr 19, 2024

Vida Kivenas

Vitalija “Vida” Kivenas, age 77, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She is the daughter of the late Vytautas and Vale Skrubutonis; loving mother of Romas (Michelle), Nadia, and Algis; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, beloved sister of Verginia; dearest friend of Lola; and fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was...

Apr 16, 2024

Jose Alfredo Gomez, 75, loving husband to Maria del Carmen (Molina) Gomez, 69. A loving father of Alfredo Jr. (Evelyn) Gomez, Veronica (Troy) Seaborg, Wendy (Paul) Pardo, Erik (Vanessa) Gomez, Christian (Elizabeth) Gomez. Exemplary Grandfather who was fondly known to the grandkids and great grandkids as "Wito". His grandchildren were blessed to have known and will miss his wisdom, kindness,...

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Ann Soliday

Sadly we lost our Angel on April 2nd, 2024 after a long

illness. She is survived by her 3 sons, Shawn, Todd and

Jason. Her middle child was particularly smart and handsome

 

Barbara was a hard worker and was always willing to get

her hands dirty. She was a talented seamstress but was

not afraid to work on cars or anything else. She...

Mar 26, 2024

Martha A. Cesna was taken by the Lord, March 26, 2024.

 

She was 88 years old, born in 1936 in Taurage, Lithuania. She was displaced to Germany during World War II and immigrated to America in 1949.  Martha's stories during these turbulent times were filled with both heartbreak and hope.

 

She was the loving daughter of Jonas and Ane Cesna, both deceased.

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Mar 21, 2024

Linda R. Mondschean nee Skinner; beloved wife of John; loving mother of Danielle, John (Carly), Matthew, and Carly Mondschean; cherished grandmother of Alex and Owen; dear sister of Betty (the late Larry) Tjarks, Sandra (the late Wade) Price, Jackie (Larry) Osborne, Harry Skinner, Steve (Nancy) Skinner, Diana (the late Ronald) Stewart, Catherine (Rick) Garowski, Jeff (Toni) Skinner, and the late...

Mar 19, 2024

Kennedy, Robert J (Red) age 79; a railroad engineer and switchman, passed away on March 19, 2024 at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Mr. Kennedy, a longtime Evergreen Park resident, was born in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. After graduating from Morgan Park Academy in Chicago, he briefly worked as an electrician before being hired with the Rock Island railroad in 1964....

Mar 18, 2024

Gladys Driscoll, 84, of Chicago passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 with family by her side. Gladys was born to Harold and Sigrid Aamodt. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Driscoll. Loving mother of Michael Cruise (Barbara), David Cruise, Theresa Driscoll-Ledezma (Javier), and the late John Cruise. Cherished grandmother of Liam and cousin to Dian Ham.Gladys was involved in...

Mar 15, 2024

Barbara Cunningham Fisher, age 86, registered nurse, passed away on March 15th, 2024. Barbara was born on September 26th, 1937. Barbara was the beloved wife of the late George J. Fisher; Loving step-mother to the late George Fisher (late Tammy) and Kevin Fisher (Barbara). Proud grandmother of Corey and Lake Fisher. Loving sister to the late Joanne Arroyo (late Lloyd...

Mar 15, 2024

Serafin Sosa age 84; beloved husband of Evangelina nee Barrera; adored father of Gerardo (Sue) Sosa, Evangelina (Jaime) Islas, the late Jaime Sosa, Angelica (Joseph) Miller, Alejandra (Ruben) Alcala, Ricardo (Leslie) Sosa, and Maria Sosa; cherished abuelo of Timothy, Adam, the late Alison, Erin, Alejandro, Luke, Matthew, Gabrielle, Jacob, Sheryl, Andrew, Jessica, Brenda, Alexis, Samantha, Abigail, Anabel, Joshua, John, Isabel,...