Obituaries

Delbert Purdy

Delbert Purdy

Sep 9, 2021

Delbert A. Purdy age 92; beloved husband of the late Ruth E. nee Dietrich; loving father of Dale (Luann) and David Purdy, cherished grandfather of Elizabeth (Mathew) Underwood, David (Mary), and Paul (Jessie) Purdy; great grandfather of Emma and Ethan Purdy and Ignatius and Gertrude Underwood; preceded in death by fourteen brothers and sisters; dear uncle of many nieces and...

Roy Kiefer

Roy Kiefer

Sep 9, 2021

Roy B. Kiefer; beloved husband of Lois nee Faedtke; loving father of Diane (John) Johannes, Robert (Lynn) Kiefer and Lynda (Jeffrey) Dedic; cherished grandfather of Kristopher (Liz) Kiefer, Amber (Josh) Truhlar and Jesse Dedic; great-grandfather of Alayna, Emelia, Dylan, Seth, Benjamin, and Savannah; fond brother of the late Jerome Sr., late Mary, late Eugene Kiefer and the late Lauretta (late...

Eric Ramos

Eric Ramos

Sep 1, 2021

1965 ~ 2021

Kathleen Riberto

Kathleen Riberto

Aug 20, 2021

Kathleen M. Riberto; January 11, 1949 - August 20, 2021. Loving daughter of the late Russell J. Riberto Sr. and Alicia Riberto nee Krag; cherished sister of Barbara (Jerry) Siemienas, Russell J. Riberto Jr., and Nancy (William) Hronec. Devoted aunt of Jamie (Jeff) Makuch, Gina (Dan) Kaktis, Russell (Tricia) Riberto III, Jacqueline Hronec, Billy Hronec (Kayla Ingram), Alyssa (Michael) Keaty,...

Otis Vinson

Otis Vinson

Aug 19, 2021

Otis A. Vinson, 79, Beloved Husband of the Late Delia, Loving  Father of John(Kathleen),  Dear Son of the Late Avery and Hattie Vinson, Fond Brother of Tom(Renee)Vinson. Visitation Friday, August 27th, 2021,  3PM to 8PM at Kosary Funeral Home  9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park, Il., 60805.   Funeral Saturday, August 28th, 2021,  11:30AM at Kosary Funeral Home, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery,   Arrangements entrusted to Kosary Funeral...

Jeffrey Childs

Jeffrey Childs

Aug 19, 2021

Jeffery A Childs, 57,  Dear Son of the late William and Betty, Loving Brother of Deborah Childs and Victoria Childs(The late Gene Martin), and Godfather to Nicole Block.  Jeff was a hardworking guy and was employed for 21 years at Otto and Sons in Chicago.   Jeff was a Proud member of the Hickory Hills Woodworking Club and Enjoyed attending meetings and events.  Flowers...

Thomas Sayers

Thomas Sayers

Aug 11, 2021

Thomas Sayers age 94; beloved husband of Eileen nee Spillane; loving father of the late Martin Sayers, Mary (John) Daly, and Sheila Dietz; cherished grandfather of John, Michael, and Daniel Daly; Sean and Patrick Fellers; great grandfather of Debra; fond uncle of many loving nieces, nephews, and God children. Thomas had a 40-year career at Peoples Gas Company; he was...

Peggy Scolan

Peggy Scolan

Aug 4, 2021

Peggy Scolan nee Hofer, age 63; passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday August 4, 2021; devoted wife of Timothy Scolan; loving stepmother of Michelle (Patrick) Walsh and Paul Scolan; proud step grandmother of Jennifer, Nicole, Laura, Matt, and Sara; cherished sister-in-law of Susan (Ken) Shinkus, and Thomas (Terry) Scolan; survived by her brother Nicholas (Lee) Hofer; dear Aunt of...

Sarah Chirillo

Sarah Chirillo

Aug 4, 2021

Sarah Darlene Chirillo, nee O’Reilly, affectionally known by all as “Cookie,” passed away in the loving arms of her children. After a courageous 2-year battle, the Lord called her home on August 4, 2021, mere months after her 70th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband Thomas Chirillo, son Thomas (Gina) Chirillo, daughter Traci (David) LeBlanc, and three grandchildren:...

Joseph Palider

Joseph Palider

Jul 31, 2021

Joseph Palider age 87; peacefully passed away July 31, 2021; dearest son of the late John and the late Alexandria Palider; loving brother of Stella Pierce; preceded in death by a brother Richard and three sisters Dorothy, Angeline, and Helen; fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Joseph was formerly from the Back of the Yards and was a 30-year employee...

Carrie Martin

Carrie Martin

Jul 14, 2021

1925 ~ 2021

Anita Haran

Anita Haran

Jul 8, 2021

Anita Anne Haran a.k.a. “Queenie” joined her hubby, John Joseph Haran, in heaven on July 9, 2021. Anita was born on May 29, 1938, to Catherine (Keefe) and James Kerins. She graduated from Providence High School in 1956 and went on to some college as well as a myriad of professions from soda jerk to advertising to Gordon’s Transport as...

Bonnie McWayne

Bonnie McWayne

Jun 17, 2021

Bonnie Jean McWayne nee Washburn; dear wife of the late Marvin; devoted daughter of the late Robert and the late Lauretta Washburn; loving mother of Michele (Steve) Pentes and Mark (Dana) McWayne; cherished Grandmother of Jason Newman, Allison Fagerson, and Brooke Fagerson; beloved sister of Carol Ann Washburn Sprague, Roberta Washburn, William (Fhey) Washburn, and Linda (Tom) Washburn Paleologos; also...

Patricia Mulvihill

Patricia Mulvihill

Jun 17, 2021

Patricia M. Mulvihill nee Nevins; beloved wife of the late John “Jack”; loving mother of John Mulvihill and Mary Kay (Mark) Sears; cherished Grandma of Allyson (fiancé Connor), Brandon, Jenna and Suzie; preceded in death by a brother and sisters. Longtime parishioner of St. Linus Church. Visitation Tuesday June 22, 2021; 10 am to 12:30 pm at Kosary Funeral Home...

Javier Zavala

Javier Zavala

Jun 13, 2021

Javier Zavala Jr. “BJ”, age 35, suddenly, Formerly of Chicago’s Little Village, late of West Lawn. Adored fiancée of Tabitha Aguirre; cherished father of Vinnie; beloved son of Irma Chavez and the late Javier Zavala and Lucero Arizaga.  Visitation Thursday, June 17th 2-8 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:30 am from Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park to Saint Nicholas...

Michael Randol

Michael Randol

Jun 2, 2021

1957 - 2021

Hilda Chmelar

Hilda Chmelar

May 22, 2021

Hilda E. Chmelar nee Meyer; beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Edward (late Kathy), Eddy Lou (late James) Kupka and Bonnie and Monique Trautmann; stepmother of the late Barbara (late John) Corless and the late Kenneth (late Shirley) Chmelar; loving Grandma and Great Grandma; generous friend to all she knew. Visitation Thursday May 27, 2021; 2 pm...

Mary Horn

Mary Horn

May 20, 2021

1964 ~ 2021

Carmen Perez

Carmen Perez

May 18, 2021

Carmen J. Perez age 83; loving daughter of the late Carmen and the late Jesus Perez; beloved sister of Mamie Guerra, , the late Mario (Esther), Jesse (Lin), the late Ignacio “Nacho”, Russell Perez and John (Sandy) Williams; dearest Aunt of Francine, Dawn “Dawnie” (Chuck), Paul (Gacia), David, Christine, Mike (Janine), Daniel, Anthony (Trisha), Tracy, and Jennifer; great Aunt to...

Gail Klopke

Gail Klopke

May 17, 2021

Gail Klopke age 70 passed away May 17, 2021; cherished daughter of the late Walter B. Klopke and the late Gladys Klopke; loving sister of the late Donna Klopke.  Gail resided in Chicago and Tinley Park Illinois. She retired in 2014 after over 40 years of service at United Credit union. Gail will be missed by her friends and neighbors. Visitation...