James “Jim” Hilton, a devoted Catholic, loving family man, and proud United States Air Force veteran, entered into eternal rest on Nov. 23, 2025, at the age of 83.
Category: Tributes
Frances Burbridge, 95
Frances Burbridge (née Miserendino), age 95, passed away on Nov. 22, 2025.
Stanislawa Marek, 88
Stanislawa Marek (née Wrobel), age 88, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2025.
Pauline V. Adelman
Pauline V. Adelman, formerly of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community and most recently of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Palos Heights mourns beloved neighbor, John Cronin
John “Jack” Cronin, beloved Palos Heights resident, is remembered for his daily tricycle rides, friendship, and deep impact on the community.
Advocate for immigrants, Sister JoAnn Persch dies at 91
Sister JoAnn Persch, RSM, lifelong advocate for immigrants, unhoused women, and children, inspired justice, compassion, and leadership at SXU and beyond.
Edward “Eddie” Jesionka
Edward “Eddie” Jesionka, a beloved husband, devoted father and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully Nov. 19, 2025, in Glenview.
Sriluk Sungkapan, 82
Sriluk Sungkapan, 82, a devoted mother, grandmother and nurse, died Nov. 14, 2025, in Palos Heights due to complications from a stroke.
Sister Sylvia Puchoras, SSC, 84
Sister Sylvia Puchoras, SSC, 84, a devoted member of the Sisters of St. Casimir for 63 years, died Nov. 7, 2025.
Elizabeth “Betty” Neumann, 82
Elizabeth “Betty” Neumann, 82, passed away peacefully Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
