Obituaries September 12, 2024
PETER DUTKANYCH Peter Dutkanych, 78, of Palos Hills, has passed away. He was the beloved husband of Karen (nee Klotz); loving stepfather of Chris Kawa; loving grandfather of Tiffani and Michael; dearest brother of Carol O’Neal; the late Gene and Rich Dutkanych. He was a longtime member of Teamsters Local 710. Funeral services were held…
Obituaries September 5, 2024
JAMES W. BRINKLEY James W. Brinkley, 91, of Palos Hills, passed away on August 23, 2024. He was an Army veteran. Born on January 25, 1933, in McKenzie, Tennessee, to Jessie and Lou Gertie Duke Brinkley, James was the youngest of four brothers, all of whom predeceased him. He is survived by his devoted wife…
Obituaries August 29, 2024
JAMES W. BRINKLEY James W. Brinkley, 91, of Palos Hills died on August 23, 2024. He was an Army veteran. He was born on January 25, 1933, in McKenzie, Tennessee, to Jessie and Lou Gertie Duke Brinkley. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (nee Swift) of 68 years; loving father of David (Tracy) Brinkley,…
Virginia A. Pressy, 100
Virginia A. Pressy (née Smieszek), 100, of Palos Park, died at home with her loving sons by her side. She is survived by her husband, the late John Pressy, and the loving, devoted mother of Glen (Linda) Pressy and Gary Pressy. She was the dearest sister of Teresa Bozyinski (the late Norbert) and the late…
Jose Carmen Ortiz, 87
Jose Carmen Ortiz, 87 Jose Carmen Ortiz, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Little Village community, died on Aug. 10, three days after his 87th birthday. He was the beloved husband of the late Maria Guadalupe Perez and the loving father of Alberto Ortiz (Juan Carlos Gonzalez), Natalia Ortiz, Rosa Maria Ortiz, Martha Elena (Roberto) Lara,…
Obituaries August 22, 2024
JOSE GUADALUPE GONZALEZ Jose Guadalupe Gonzalez who was born on September 12, 1972, passed away on July 23, 2024 at the age of 51. Visitation was held July 30 at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave. Jonathan Siedlecki owner-director. Funeral Mass was celebrated July 31 at Immaculate Conception. Jose was laid to rest at St.…
Obituaries August 15, 2024
WILLIAM AGEMA William “Billy” Agema, 92, formerly of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. He was an Army veteran. William was born on March 13, 1932 in Chicago. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years Jeanine, and loving daughter Becki Healy. Devoted father of…
Obituaries August 8, 2024
PAMELA BROUGHTON Pamela Broughton, age 64, of Chicago, Garfield Ridge community, passed away July 21. Pamela Broughton was born in Madison, West Virginia on January 18, 1960 to Edward and Betty Broughton. She moved to Chicago, IL with her family in 1963. She spent the rest of her life there. Pamela was a kind and…
Obituaries August 1, 2024
LORRAINE S. BIZUB Lorraine S. Bizub (nee Czerniak), age 96 was called home by our loving God and Savior on Friday, July 12. She was the loving mother of Andrew J. Bizub, Jr., Allen, Michael (Marlene) and Christopher Bizub; dearest grandmother of Mark, Paul, Catherine, Sarah and Aaron. She was preceded in death by her…
Obituaries July 25, 2024
CONCEPCION ARELLANO Concepcion Arellano passed away July 12, with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband for over 50 years to Fidelia; loving father of Angelica (Antonio) Rincon, Irma (Ruben) Andrade, Lilia (Dion) Casas, Maria (Victor) Olivo and Marcos Arellano; proud grandfather of Mona, Zynthia, Guero, Mykael, Anjel, Zaraveth, Vivian, Samantha,…
Obituaries July 18, 2024
PATRICIA MAE BRZOZOWSKI Patricia Mae Brzozowski, passed away suddenly at the age of 75. Loving sister of Paul (late Sarah), Felix (Angela) and the late Donald (late Virginia) Brzozowski; dear aunt of Michelle, Libby, Tracy, Karen, Don, Eddie and Michael. Visitation was held July 10 at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of…
Obituaries July 11, 2024
STANISLAW BAFIA Stanislaw Bafia, age 83, passed away May 29. Beloved husband of Joanna Bafia (nee Czubiak); loving father of Stanley (Danuta) Bafia, Irene (the late Andrzej) Janas, Christine (Jacob) Kosiba, Bill (Halina) Bafia and Katherine (Andy) Kalita; dear grandfather of Daniel Janas, Michael Janas, John Janas, Thomas Janas, Alice Janas, Magdalena Janas, Christine Szeliga,…
Obituaries June 27, 2024
MICHALENE M. GALLORO Michalene M. Galloro (nee Mazur), passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family June 16. Beloved wife of Vito Galloro for 60 years; loving mother of Michele N. Galloro (Allen) and Vito III (Lina) Galloro; dear grandmother of Joseph, Vincent and Francesca and great grandmother to Gianna Michele; dear sister of Theresa (late…
Obituaries June 20, 2024
ROMAN MARION BUCON Roman Marion Bucon, age 96, passed away May 1. Roman was born in Polichna, Poland on January 15, 1928, to the late Josef and late Felicja (Babicz) Bucon. He immigrated to Chicago where he met his wife, Anna Popinski. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Anna Bucon,…
Obituaries June 13, 2024
REV. EDWARD J. CRONIN Rev. Edward J. Cronin, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago and former pastor of St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the age of 69. Rev. Cronin was born on Nov. 8, 1954, in Chicago. He attended St. Francis de Sales High School and…
Obituaries June 6, 2024
AUGUST BOEHM August Boehm, beloved husband to Geraldine Boehm (nee Schuh), passed away peacefully April 22. Beloved husband to Geraldine Boehm (nee Schuh); son of the late August and the late Caroline (nee Musser) Boehm; brother of the late Caroline (the late Joseph) Kubat, the late Harriet (the late Parke) Filley, and Viivian (the late…
Obituaries May 30, 2024
EDWARD S. COCHRAN Edward S. Cochran, age 93, passed away April 30. Loving father of Edward L. Cochran; loving grandfather of 3, great grandfather of 2. Ed was a member of Sheet Metal Workers #73 for 78 years. Visitation was held May 20 at the Richard-Midway Funeral Home, 5749 Archer Ave. (corner of Lorel). Funeral…
Autumn fun right around the corner
There’s a bite in the air and Halloween decorations are on sale everywhere! Time for football and bonfires and curling up with a good book. The days may be getting shorter but there’s still plenty to do. It’s going to be a busy month around the neighborhood this fall so keep a look out…
Ridge Funeral Home Hosts Appreciation Cookout to Honor First Responders
In honor of local heroes, Ridge Funeral Home took time to honor those who dedicate their time and lives to helping others. The funeral home, 6620 W. Archer Avenue, Chicago, hosted a First Responders Appreciation Cookout on September 7 as a thank you to local police officers and firefighters, and all first responders, for their…
Comings & Goings: Great Lakes Beer and Bourbon closes
Great Lakes Beer and Bourbon abruptly closed its doors earlier this month in Palos Park after being open since last summer. The pub at 12900 S. LaGrange Road in Palos Park closed September 3 with little warning. The business posted a farewell message on its Facebook page: “To all our loyal customers over the last…
Property values soar 31% in Lake Township
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has announced the initial reassessments for residential and commercial properties in Lake Township, marking an important update for property owners. On August 29, Kaegi revealed a 31% increase in the total assessed value, driven by the changing real estate market over the past three years. With reassessments happening every three…
Sisters of St. Casimir join forces with Immaculate Heart of Mary
As they have every year, the Sisters of St. Casimir prepared to celebrate the anniversary of their founding at the end of August. But this would be much different than in past years when Summerfests adorned the sprawling grounds of the Motherhouse on Marquette Road. Just as those fests were important to the neighborhood so,…
New mural brightens 67th Street viaduct
The viaduct at 67th Street and Central Park Avenue now has beautiful new murals. The murals cover all four corners of the intersection with dazzling displays of nature themes. There are colorful birds, flowers, butterflies, a very large caterpillar and a white rabbit reminiscent of “Alice in Wonderland.” The works of art, which were made with special outdoor paint,…
Remembering 9/11: Shepard High’s JROTC Cadets Walk in Honor of Fallen
Shepard High School students took time last week to remember fallen heroes during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony. On the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 11, Shepard High School JROTC students and staff members met on the school’s football field at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, to honor the fallen heroes of the 9/11 tragedy. “9/11…
Stagg High Welcomes 3,500 for Marching Band Competition
Marching bands came together last weekend to share their love of music. Stagg High School, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, welcomed more than 20 marching bands from around the area at its annual March Band Jamboree on September 7. The Jamboree began with the national anthem performed by area middle schoolers from Palos South…
McCook Fire Hydrants Get Date With Sandblaster, New Paint Job
McCook residents will soon see crews sandblasting and repainting fire hydrants around the village Mayor Terrance Carr, after the village board meeting on Tuesday night Sept. 3, confirmed that testing has been completed on the fire hydrants village-wide. “We’re in the final steps. The flow testing was done. Everything turned out good. The leak testing…
Protesters rip Oak Lawn over lack of accountability in man’s death a year ago
The Oak Lawn Fall Music Festival received great reviews but the village board also listened to heated comments regarding a local man who was struck and killed by a motorist a year ago. Fadia Muhamad, the mother of Murod Kurdi, who was struck and killed by a passing motorist in 2023 in the 9100 block…
