José Pacheco passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
Category: Tributes
Cindy S. Wendel, 52
Cindy S. Wendel, nee Joens, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 52.
Zbigniew “Ziggy” Szczepanowski, 66
Zbigniew “Ziggy” Szczepanowski passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 66.
Jozef Pezdek, 75
Jozef Pezdek passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in Chicago on December 24, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born on September 26, 1950, in Jabłonka, Poland. His journey carried him from his homeland to Chicago, where he built a life defined by dedication to family, warmth, and generosity.
Palos Park loses civic champion Muriel Benz at 102
Muriel Benz, 102, devoted decades to the Palos Park Woman’s Club, leaving a lasting legacy of service and community pride.
Jesus “Jesse” Bernal
Jesus “Jesse” Bernal passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025.
Anthony F. Gladkowski
Anthony F. Gladkowski, an Army veteran, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois.
Adrian Stanislovaitis, 68
After a tough and brief battle with cancer, Adrian Stanislovaitis entered eternal life on December 10, 2025.
