Obituaries

Nov 12, 2022

 

Vinnie Makar (nee Peters) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the age of 85.  Vinnie is survived by John Makar Jr., her loving husband of 58 years; her children Loranne (Paul M.) May, John Bruno (Cindy) Makar, and Janine Makar; her cherished grandchildren Larissa (fiancé Christian Dupree), Kristi, Kayla, Johnathan, and Elizabeth; and her fond sister...

Oct 22, 2022

 

Melissa Ann Sparr – Moore, age 43; beloved wife of Scott J. Moore; dear daughter of David and the late Barbara Szykowny; loving sister of Michelle Sparr, Michael (Valerie) Sparr, Mary Ann (Daniel) Cuellar, and Megan (John) Solus; fur mom of Shadow; Goddaughter of Barbara and Michael Moore; fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews; also...

Oct 20, 2022

 

John Kelly, age 56, was the much loved son of the late Dick and the late Jeanne Kelly; caring and proud father of Josh (Lauren) Kelly and Zack (Bianca) Kelly; cherished brother of his nine siblings; Kathy (Roland Daniels) Kelly-Daniels, Pat Kelly, Dick (Donette) Kelly, Jim (Debie) Kelly, Donna (Richard) Palak, Peter (Deborah) Kelly, Dan Kelly, Terri Kelly, and...

Oct 12, 2022

 

James Anthony Sobczak, age 52; beloved husband of Renee (nee Sutherland); cherished father of Andrew, and Rebecca; dearest son of James and Mary Alice (nee Nayder) Sobczak; loving brother of Joseph (Anna Zawadzka) Sobczak, and Mary (Jack) Minster; Uncle of many nieces and nephews; long time employee of University of Chicago, member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals....

Oct 10, 2022

 

Helen Hruska, age 95; beloved wife of the late John; loving daughter of the late George and Gizela Kubik; cherished sister of the late Mary, Anna, Paulina, Gizela, and Mila; also survived by many special friends. Visitation and Funeral same day; Lying in State Wednesday October 19, 2022, 10:00 am until time of Funeral Service 11:00 am at Evangelical...

Oct 1, 2022

 

Thomas J. Lebensorger; September 18, 1942 – October 1, 2022; dear brother of Susan James, the late Joan (late Sami) Nammari, William (Ruth), Fred, Mitzi (Jeff Bone); fond uncle of William (Shubhra) James, Gregory (Kristina), Shayna (David Brillinger) Nammari; cherished great-uncle of Marina, Zale, Dean, Reid, Cole, and Claribel; beloved son of the late John and Valerie; faithful friend...

Sep 30, 2022

 

 

Alexander M. Silgalis, age 87, of Brookfield, IL, passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Cantata Skilled Rehab Center in Brookfield, IL. He is survived by his loving wife Zivile (nee Numgaudas); two loving sons Alexander V. (Jaime Pirozzi) of South Lake Tahoe and Vytenis and loving granddaughter Viktorija of Westmont; brother, Emil (Erika) Silgalis of Oak...

Sep 28, 2022

 

Frank Victor Ross passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

 

Frank was born January 10, 1932 in Chicago.  Frank married Carole Johan on August 13, 1955. Carole preceded him in death, passing away October 26, 2020.

 

Frank and Carole grew up in the same neighborhood on Chicago's southwest side.  Both attended Good Shepherd elementary school.  Frank earned a...

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Aug 7, 2022

 

Shirley “Toots” Dore nee Pfieller; devoted wife of the late Robert M. Dore; loving mother of Denise (Tom) Collins, Mark (Peggy), Robert, and Brian (Rose) Dore; dear grandmother of Kevin, Mitchell, Mary, and Mark; George, Frank, Jennifer, and Maggie; Caitlyn and Kelly; dear daughter of the late Frank and Marie; sister of the late Frankie and late Elmer Pfieller;...

Aug 4, 2022

 

Daniel George Ramirez age 51; suddenly; loving father of Alexis (Jeffrey) York, and Miranda Skala-Ramirez; cherished brother of Amanda-Rose (Trevor) Hamblin; proud grandfather of Bentley; loving uncle of Griffin; devoted to many and loved by all.  Memorial Gathering Thursday August 11, 2022; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie Ave. Evergreen Park; Information 708-499-3223...

Jul 29, 2022

Jeffrey J. Niziolek age 60; suddenly; beloved husband of Cheryl nee Doeslaere; loving son of the late John and late Bernie Niziolek; dear brother of Cynthia (Bill) Corbett, and Laura (Rob) Kozicki; cherished uncle and great-uncle of many; also survived by other relatives, friends, and many pets. Memorial Gathering will be held and announced later. Arrangements entrusted to Kosary Funeral...

Jul 27, 2022

 

Doris Emma Ziebarth age 96; loving mother of James, Mark, Charles, Philip, Michael, Wayne, Paul, Matthew, and Edward Ziebarth; cherished grandmother of sixteen and great-grandmother of six. Visitation Thursday August 4, 2022, 10:00 am; Funeral Service same day 12:30 pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Information 708-499-3223 or www.KosaryFuneralHome.com

Jul 26, 2022

 

Victor T. Capizzi age 104; beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Linda (Edward Scott) Dentz, Dolores, Wayne (Marilyn), Keith "Jake" (Linda), Steve (Andrea), and Craig Capizzi; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey (Erandi Carranza) Dentz, Aubrey Dentz (James) Torta, Bryant (Elizabeth Lee) Dentz, Anthony (Stacey) Capizzi, Jacob Capizzi, Lauren (Neil) Steen, Kristen Capizzi, Riley Capizzi, and Logan Capizzi;...

Jul 25, 2022

 

Diane Reding; beloved wife of Ronald “Otis” Reding; fond sister of Alan (Karen) Donovan, the late Geraldine Donovan, and the late Rae Lynn (late Jimmy) White; dear daughter of the late Paul and Loretta Donovan; also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Diane was active with the Evergreen Park American Legion Post #854 Ladies Auxiliary.  She...

Jul 2, 2022

 

         “BOBBY”

Robert L. Sisson II; age 28; loving son of Carrie Blattner and Robert (Kristy) Sisson; dear brother of Amber (Tommy) Plant and Cortnie Sisson; cherished uncle of Lily, Madi, Mason, and Thomas; grandson of the late Carl (Popa) and the late Nancy Blattner; also survived by other relative and friends. Visitation and Funeral same...

Jun 23, 2022

Wesley W. Durkalski age 78; cherished father of Wesley, Laura, Carolyn, and Valerie; dear grandfather of Clyde, Zak, Claudia, and Peter; loving brother of Ted (Theresa) Durkalski; also survived by extended family, Rana, Ola, Ala, and Ruba; fond uncle of Erica and Justin Durkalski. Memorials to Thresholds.org for the Rowan Trees appreciated. Visitation Wednesday June 29, 2022, 4:00 pm to...

Jun 12, 2022

 

Catherine “Kay” Labedz nee Walsh age 87; beloved wife of the late Richard Labedz; loving mother of John Labedz and Marita (Michael) Labedz-Poll; cherished grandmother of Sam, Julia, and Declan; fond sister of the late Ed and the late Jim (Mary) Walsh; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Kay was an O.R. nurse for 50+...