Walter E. Gadzala, Jr., age 74, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2021. “Butch” was a lifetime resident of Hegewish and will be missed by family, friends, and neighbors. He was survived by his nephew Joseph (Deborah) Pinkus from Panama City, Florida. Walter was a veteran of the US Navy and a proud retiree of Ford Motor Company. He was a member of the Southeast Sportsman Club and enjoyed outdoor activities (fishing, hunting, and boating). A Celebration of Life Open...

Age 57, late of Aurora, IL and formerly of Hegewisch passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Beloved partner of 34 years to Scott Sowizrol. Loving sister of the late Kevin “Bones” Rootes, the late Frank Rootes and Denise (Dean) McCracken. Caring aunt of Kevin (Beth) McCracken, Ashley McCracken, Zachary (Jacqueline) Rootes, Stephen Livak, Eric Livak, and Justin Livak. Proud great aunt of many. Dear and loving cousin of many. Dearest niece of Fran (Ace)...

Age 66, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Priscilla Koza (nee Holom). Loving father of Stacey (Mario) Siller, Nicholas Nellemann, Lesley (Zachary) Hansen, Michael (Heather) Koza and Kelly Koza. Proud grandfather of Alex Galarza, Mario Siller, Gianna Siller, Clayton Hansen and Beatrix Koza. Caring brother of  Robert Koza, Richard Koza, James (Patti) Koza and John Koza. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents:...

Age 28, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021. Loving son of Andrew and Cheryl Blejski. Caring brother of Vanessa Blejski, Beth Blejski and Sarah Girdley. Proud uncle of Tobin P. Moyer Jr. Cherished nephew of Dennis (Cathy) Blejski, James (LaVada) Blejski, Bonnie (Charles) Popielarz, Anne Nagle and Richard Blejski. Precious grandson of the late Richard and late Elaine Blejski. Beloved cousin of many. Big brother of Jacob, Taylor, Devon, Zoey and Jordan. A.J. was a...

Age 87, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Beloved husband of Anna Idec (nee Holub). Loving father of Edward Idec, Ruth (John) Baranowski and Judy Idec. Proud grandfather of Matthew Baranowski and Jacob Baranowski. Preceded in death by parents: Albert and Mary Idec. Albert proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked with Calumet City Plumbing and was a member of Union Local 150.

Frederick F. Young, 61, late of Robbins, IL and formerly of Burnham, IL passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was born April 30, 1960 to the late Bobe and late Rosie (nee Gilbert) Young. He left his sister Zyla (late Don) Garner, his nieces Sonya Crutchfield, Stephanie Johnson, Karen Young, Samantha Young and Linda Marie Young  and nephews Josh Callison, Theron Young, Bobby Young, Lee Young and Max Young, his great nephews Donald Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Zachary Beck, Thomas...

Age 80, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021. Beloved wife of Frank Glinski. Loving mother of Sean Glinski, Kevin (Kelly) Glinski, Tim (Sharon) Glinski,  Patrick (Tina) Glinski and Kathleen (Kevin) Gaudette. Cherished grandmother of Kendyl Glinski, Kylie Glinski, Hanna Glinski, Alexandra Glinski, Patrick Glinski, Tiffany Glinski, Nicole Whitaker, Megan Gaudette, Kelsey Gaudette and Amanda Gaudette. Caring sister of George (Marlene)...

Age 74, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Beloved husband of Rorie O’Brien (nee Hutchinson). Loving father of Kelly A. (Brendan Quinn) O’Brien and Thomas James O’Brien III. Caring cousin of many. Preceded in death by parents: Thomas and Ann E. O’Brien.  Thomas proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Division Big Red One during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the St. Florian Holy Name Society,...

Age 31, late of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. Beloved daughter of Todd “Toad” J. Brajkovich and Ann M. Michalak. Loving sister of Michael Brajkovich. Caring cousin and honorary sister of Sandi “Cat” Nowosielski. Cherished granddaughter of Barbara and late Leonard Michalak, late Sandra and late Ronald Balderrama. Dear niece of Gina Brajkovich, John Brajkovich and Leonard Michalak Jr. Close friend of Rich and Janice Sobieraj. Rebecca was a...

Jay Staudohar, age 76, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Marlene Staudohar (née Dytloff) of 52 years.  Loving father of Christine (Anthony) Przewoznik, Catherine Staudohar, and Jay Staudohar. Proud grandfather of Justin Powell. Preceded in death by his parents: James Staudohar and Lillian Mattino.  Jay will be dearly missed by his many relatives and friends. He loved to travel with his wife seeing our beautiful country....