HENRYK BORKOWSKI

Henryk Borkowski, age 72, passed away July 23.

Beloved husband of Regina (nee Jedynasty) Borkowska; loving father of Urszula (Boguslaw) Kaszuba and Barbara (Maciej) Czykier; dear grandfather of Adam, Pawel, Emily, and Izabela; cherished son of the late Helena (nee Szargiej) and the late Tomasz Borkowski; fond brother of Jan (Teresa) Borkowski and Grzegorz (Teresa) Borkowski. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held July 27 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 28, Prayers and procession from the funeral home to Saint Fabian Church, 7450 W. 83rd Street, Bridgeview for Mass. Interment, Cmentarz Parafialny, Jeleniewo, Poland. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

BEVERLY A. “BEV” CASCONE

Beverly A. “Bev” Cascone (nee Bruno), age 79.

Beloved wife of 60 years to Bud (ret. CFD); loving mother of Gina (Bill) Novak, Brian (Mary), Joe (Gina) and Vince (Mariza) Cascone; proud Nana of Jess, Julie, Billy, Katy, Kayla, the late Christopher, Nicholas, Jonathan, Samuel, Francis, Anthony, Vincent, Nathaniel, Emma, Jacob and Allison, great grandmother of Dottie, Nova, Laila, Atlas, Juniper, Zoe, Grant and Jaxon.  Preceded in death by her parents Peter and Josephine Bruno and her sister Judy Lusk.  Dear sister of Rita (Pat) Kennedy.  Bev was a friend of Bill W.

A memorial Mass was offered at the St. Faustina Kowalska Church (formerly St. Jane de Chantal Church) on July 29, interment followed at the Good Shepherd Cemetery.

ARLENE CZARNECKI

Arlene Czarnecki (nee Stiegal), age 88, passed away July 25.

Loving mother of Ronald (Karyn) Czarnecki, Wendy Czarnecki, John (Daunel) Czarnecki and Jason (Paola) Czarnecki; cherished grandmother of Ron Czarnecki, Joe Czarnecki, Isabella (Stuart) Young. Elijah Green, Morgan Czarnecki, Damon Czarnecki, Rebekah Green, Blake Czarnecki, J.J. Czarnecki, Noah Czarnecki, and Mateo Czarnecki; beloved daughter of the late Mary and the late Edward Stiegal; dear sister of Richard (Rosalie) Stiegal, Daniel Stiegal and the late Robert Stiegal. Also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held July 28 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 29, Prayers and procession from the funeral home to Saint Fabian Church, 7450 W. 83rd Street, Bridgeview for Mass. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

JENNIFER ANITA DEOLIVIERIA

Little Jennifer Anita Deolivieria, age 7 months, passed away July 20 after many struggles and joined her maternal grandmother, Jennifer Davis.

She was the cherished daughter of Shawntae and Ahmad Deolivieria; much loved little sister of Ahmad Jr., Aileen and Elijah; she will be forever loved by her grandparents, Avelinda and Shawn Tyler and Cassian Coleman and her special grandmother, Tracey Hilton.

A Visitation in Celebration of Jennifer’s life was held July 29 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Condolences may be sent to Jennifer’s family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

ELAINE GUETTER

Elaine Guetter, 90, passed away peacefully on July 29 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Guetter and Orville Clyde Brezina; loving mother of Gary W., Kathy and Scott Brezina; cherished grandmother of Haley Brezina; loving sister of the late Jerome (the late Anita) Novak.

Services and interment will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills.

For Information or to express your condolences, visit www.palosgaidasfh.com or call 708-974-4410.

MAXIMILIAN “MAX” KOBYLARCZYK

Maximilian “Max” Kobylarczyk, age 15, passed away July 20.

Cherished son of Katarzyna (nee Jeziorski) and Peter Kobylarczyk; dearest brother of Alexander Kobylarczyk and Oliver Kobylarczyk; loving grandson of Krystyna and Tadeusz Jeziorski and Aniela Thompson and the late Andrzej Kobylarczyk; fond nephew of Greg (Anna) Jeziorski, Mark (Kathy) Jeziorski, Bonnie (Roman) Halon and Lucy (Darek) Kita; dear cousin of Noah, Eric, Liam, Adam, Daniel, Julian, Jacob (Karolina), Michael, Victoria, Annette, Gabriela and Patricia. Also survived by relatives and friends.

Visitation was held July 25 at Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Avenue, Justice. Funeral was held July 26, Prayers and procession from the funeral home to SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, 608 Sobieski Street, Lemont for Mass. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. For more information, 708-496-0200 or www.kaminskifamilyfuneralhomes.com.

MARGARET “MARGE” MIKEL

Margaret “Marge” Mikel (nee Pulec), age 92, of La Grange Park, passed away July 27.

Beloved wife of 57 years to the late John A. Mikel; loving mother of Susan Lally, John R. (Julie) Mikel, the late Robert J. (Kathy) Mikel and the late Thomas Lally;  dear grandmother of Pam (Brian) Bilek, Amanda (Keith) Ryan, Crissy (Jay) Hansen, Cindy (Wes) Devries and Nicholas Nolan; great grandmother of Logan and Peyton Bilek, William Nolan, Dylan, Delaney, Sadie and Shane Ryan, Annabelle, Lucy and Magnolia Devries, Gage and Callie Hansen; daughter of the late Stephen Pulec and the late Anna Pulec (nee Janosik); sister of the late Ann (the late Laddie) Vavra, the late Milan (the late Lil) Pulec and the late Elsie (the late Ed) Fields; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held July 30 and July 31 at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield; Funeral was held July 31 to St. Louise de Marillac Church for Mass. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com. For those of you that would like to express your condolences to the family, please visit the funeral home website and you can leave the family a message. If you wish to send a sympathy card to the family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o the Marge Mikel Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.

RICHARD J. PALMERIN SR.

Richard J. Palmerin Sr. passed away on July 27.

He was an Army veteran.

He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Antoinetta (nee Garcia) Palmerin; loving father of Richard Jr., Eloisa ( Francisco) Luevano and Adam (Jessica) Palmerin; cherished  grandfather of Evan, Graciela, Ricardo, Carsten, Ava, and Vivia; devoted son of Eloisa (nee Adame) and the late Jose Palmerin; dear grand paw to his fur babies Chancho, Ramses, Boomer and the late Huesos and Feo; dearest brother of Mary (Carlos) Melendez, Mary Louise Palmerin, Joseph (Rose) Palmerin, George (Gillian) Palmerin, Rachel (Alvaro) Avila, Lupe Palmerin, Robert ( Roxanne) Palmerin,  and the late Ruben Palmerin. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 813 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, on Monday August 7, at 11 a.m. Interment private.

Arrangements entrusted to Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills.

For information or to express your condolences, visit www.palosgaidasfh.com or call 708-974-4410.

GENEVIEVE E. PAMULAK

Genevieve E. Pamulak passed away July 29, with her loving family at her side.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter Pamulak, her daughter, Susan Pocica, her son, Anthony Pamulak, eight siblings and many fur babies. She will be dearly missed by her children, Kathy (late Ronnie) Waymire, Sandy (late Mark) Felix, Judy (Angelo) Ouellette and her son-in-law Dennis Pocica. Cherished grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of many; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is Monday, August 7, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). A Service in Celebration of Genevieve’s Life will be held at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m.

DAMIAN RAMOS JR.

Damian Ramos Jr., age 72, of Chicago, Bridgeport community, passed away July 22.

Loving father of Michelle (Danilo) Ortiz; proud grandfather of Gabriel (Bonabie) Ortiz, Andraea Ortiz and Devin Ortiz; great grandfather of Lyla Ortiz; dear brother of Nancy Arocho, Frank Ornelas, Ruben Ornelas and the late William Ramos; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Visitation in Celebration of Damian’s life was held July 28 at Foran Funeral, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Condolences may be sent to Damian’s family on his personal tribute website at www.foranfuneralhome.com.

NORMAN SOBOL, FORMER PALOS HILLS POLICE CHIEF

Norman Nicholas Sobol, 88, of Mokena and formerly of Hometown, passed away on July 25.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas G. Sobol and Emily A. Sobol (nee Svrljuga). He is survived by his loving wife Shirley (nee Dombey) and his three children, daughter Jeanne (and Cindy) Sobol, daughter Nancy (and Roger) Van Vlerah, and son Scott (and Theresa) Sobol; and his sister, Delores (James) Spain; and many nieces and nephews.  Norman had three beautiful grandchildren, Kristen (and Joe) Zelek, Vicki (and Ryan) Nemeczek, and Matthew (and Katie) Sobol. Norman was blessed with two precious great grandchildren, Celine Zelek and Vanessa Sobol.

Norm loved his family and cherished moments spent with family.

Norm worked at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont for 16 years. Norm was a third-degree Mason and proud of his Masonic heritage and accomplishments.

Norm served in the Army right out of high school and was stationed in Germany during the Korean conflict. When he returned, he married his high school sweetheart, Shirley.

Norm and his family were longtime residents of Hometown, where he served as a police officer, eventually retiring as captain. He also served as police chief in Palos Hills.

Norm served many years as an officer in the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3.

Norm worked as a service technician and salesman for Leeds and Northrup, Fisher Porter and Foxboro. He could repair and build most anything!

Norm was an accomplished marksman and loved to fish and play golf.

Funeral services were held August 1 at Palos- Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills. A private family interment took place at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace.

The family asks that remembrances be made in Norman’s name to the charity of your choice.

WILLIAM J. THOMETZ 

William J. Thometz, of Palos Hills, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23.

He was the loving husband of the late Marlene (nee Becvar) Thometz, who preceded him in death on April 6, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, John R. and Louise (nee Schick) Thometz. A cherished brother, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, John (the late Anne), Richard (Laura), Charles (Sue), and his sister, Ruth (the late Edmund) Jung. Bill was a dear uncle to many wonderful nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Bill was close to the Thometz and Becvar extended families and dear friend of George Becvar.

Bill was a school counselor in the Chicago Public Schools, active in many Catholic organizations, and a longtime member of the Secular Franciscan Order.

Bill will be remembered for his devotion to family, his deep faith, and his kindness.

Funeral services were held at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood. Interment St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago.

JOE “TONY” TREVISO

Joe “Tony” Treviso passed away peacefully July 27, with his loving family at his side.

He was the loving and devoted husband for 35 years to Martha (nee Salinas); cherished father of Priscilla Treviso  and Vanessa Treviso; proud grandfather of Liana; dear brother of Daniel Treviso and the late Manuel and late Robert. Preceded in death by his mother, Maria Treviso.  He will be dearly missed by his many brothers –in law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held July 31 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). Visitation was held at the funeral home August 1 until time of Celebration of Life Service. Per his request, Tony will be cremated.

ROBERT VICENTENO

Robert Vicenteno passed away July 28.

Loving father of Natacio Vicenteno, Fantasia Vicenteno, Roberto Jr. Vicenteno, Elizabeth Vicenteno and Victoria Vicenteno; dear son of Elvia Vicenteno and the late Roberto Vicenteno. He will be missed by his many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and Natasha, the mother of his children.

A Memorial Visitation in Celebration of Robert will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem). A Mass will be scheduled for Friday.

RICHARD “DICK” WALEN

Richard “Dick” Walen, age 83, of Palos Hills, formerly of Summit, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family July 22.  Army veteran who served in Germany. He was a dedicated member of the Summit Volunteer Fire Department.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Geraldine, four daughters; Catherine (Nick), Karen (Lonny), Denise (Dianne), and Darlene (Will), and was the proud grandfather of Ian, Lauren, and Lindsy. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Katie Walen; brothers Bobby and Edward and is survived by Russell and (Wild) Bill. He will be greatly missed by his extended family members and friends. The family would like to thank the many caregivers from NW Hospice and the local Veterans Association for all their care and compassion.

Visitation was held July 26 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W 111th St., Palos Hills. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.

JOHNNY WRIGHT

Johnny Wright, age 71.

Loving brother of JoAnn Wright (Stephen), and the late Carol Hansen; beloved son of the late Frances M. Wright (nee Cairo); dear uncle of Rene (Mathew) Peterson and the late Bobby Hansen; great uncle of Justin and Michael, great great uncle of Anthony.  Best Dad to his fur baby K.C.  Dear cousin and friend to many.

Funeral Chapel Service was held July 28 at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel).  Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation was held July 27. For more information please call 773-767-1840 or www.richardmidwayfh.com