Obituaries September 19, 2024
JOSE NICOLAS ANDRADE Jose Nicolas Andrade who was born on November 15, 1983 passed away on September 2 at the age of 40. Visitation was held September 6 at Szykowny Funeral Home, 4901 S. Archer Ave; Jonathan Siedlecki owner-director. Funeral Mass was celebrated September 7 at St. Rita Cascia Church. Interment was at St. Casimir…
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…
Evergreen Park gears up for autumn activities
Summer will soon retreat with autumn beginning this week as activities marking fall will be offered in Evergreen Park. “I want to thank the senior council and everyone who volunteered and participated in this year’s Memories to Go,” said Mayor Kelly Burke during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting Monday night. “I want to thank…
Clancy’s Sallyfest benefits local families
When Lauren Brazel was pregnant with twin boys, Charlie and Frank, she and her husband Ryan learned that the boys had experienced twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. According to the National Institute of Health, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare pregnancy condition affecting identical twins or other multiples. TTTS occurs in pregnancies where twins share one placenta…
Oak Lawn Park District’s Conservation Jamboree to feature Monarch Festival
The Oak Lawn Park District is hosting a Conservation Jamboree featuring Monarch Festival on Saturday, September 21, at the Oak Lawn Park District Prairie.The Oak Lawn Park District is taking its Monarch Festival to new heights this weekend. Residents are invited out to recognize and take pride in Oak Lawn’s natural beauty with this new family…
Worth bean bag tourney aids Special Olympics
Worth Mayor Mary Werner was pleased that participants enjoyed competing in a bean bag tournament while assisting the Illinois Special Olympics. The Worth Police Department sponsored the annual Fall Bean Bag Tournament on Sept. 7 at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three teams. But what was most…
Man suspected in multiple carjackings arrested
Orland Park, Countryside police track him down A Lynwood man was arrested last week in connection with a carjacking in June at the Mercedes-Benz of Orland car dealership. Marcus Turner, 23, was picked up in Markham on September 12 and subsequently charged with aggravated vehicular hijacking, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon,…
Lyons Township Dems hold annual Fall Fest in Summit
The Lyons Township Democratic Organization held their annual Fall Fest this past Saturday. It took place from 11:00AM-1:00PM outside of their headquarters at 63rd Street and Archer Road in Summit. They welcomed approximately 300 people to the event and this year was no disappointment. Food was a plenty with grilled burgers, italian sausage, and hot…
Historic Worth Restaurant marks 75th anniversary
Longtime customers Ed Palenik (left) and his dad Ed Palenik enjoying breakfast on September 15. Tucked away modestly yet directly in the Village Plaza, along West 111th Street, lies the historic Worth Restaurant. Formerly known as Worth Snack Shop and Loretta’s Snack Bar, the eatery at 6948 W. 111th St., has been an integral part…
Pekau addresses second phase of Schussler Park
The fancy upgrade to Schussler Park is the pride and joy of Mayor Keith Pekau and the Orland Park village board. But not everyone is enamored with it. At the Sept. 16 village board meeting, resident Mary Beth Griffin said she was representing several other residents who could not attend the meeting to complain about…
Community Fun and Fundraising at Garfield Ridge ‘Sell-a-Bration’ Yard Sale
Everything from action figures and baseball cards to zippered coats was on sale at the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch’s “Sell-a-Bration” Community Yard Sale on Saturday at the Kennedy High School parking lot. Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch (GRNW) Secretary Michele Doherty and Treasurer Debi Kurbac said they were pleased with the turnout as they watched shoppers…
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…
