OBITUARIES

Jul 11, 2019

Kathy Fotopoulos (nee Psofios), age 86, late of Schererville, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Nicholaos G. Fotopoulos. Loving mother of Maria Fotopoulos, the late George N. (Casandra A.) Fotopoulos, and Effie (Chrisanthos) Economopoulos. Proud grandmother of Athanasios, Nicholas and Chris Zaglaras, Nicholaos G. (Kelsey) Fotopoulos and Alexandria A. (Drew) Walters, and Catherine and...

Jun 26, 2019

Age 32, late of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Beloved father of Alex Jimenez. Devoted fiancé of Joanna Feliciano. Loving son of Victor De Jesus Molina and Morena Jimenez. Proud grandson of Gerardo Jimenez and Vicitacion Duran De Jimenez. Caring brother of Ingrid (Ezequiel) Gonzalez, Bryant Vasquez and Brenda Vasquez. Cherished nephew of Alba Jimenez, Ricardo Jimenez and Gloria De Servellon. Dear uncle of...

Jun 22, 2019

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Burke), Loving father of David J. (Maricel) Parker, the late Tammy Cutler, the late Ann Lasseter, Daniel (Tracy) Fehil, the late Donald Fehil, and Kristie (James) Parker Leschinsky. Proud grandfather Patrick, Devin, John, Derek, Haley, Ryan, Anthony, Kristiana, Jessica, Samantha, Alivia, Princess Rhema, Princess Rheanna and great grandfather to many. Precious son of...

Jun 3, 2019

Thomas P. Roznawski, age 53, late of Kankakee formerly of Hegewisch, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 3, 2019. Beloved son of Maximillian and Christa Roznawski. Dear brother of Steven (Sabine) Roznawski. Thomas loved shopping and fishing with his friends in Kankakee. He liked the Chicago Bears and the Cubs.  Thomas will be missed by his family and all his friends...

May 31, 2019

Age 71, late of Bush, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Loving mother of Richard (Anna) Rodriguez, Diana Rodriguez and Marianne (Duhamel Renfort) Rodriguez. Proud grandmother of Richard Jr. (Joselyn), Rudy (Luz), Raquel (Tina), Rachael, Rebecca, Isabella and Liam. Cherished great grandmother of six. Caring sister of Joseph and Jaime Ramirez. Preceded in death by parents: Jose and Odilia Ramirez.

May 24, 2019

Age 41, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. Caring sister of Kristopher (Elysia) Knudsen and the late Keli Marie Simnick. Beloved daughter of Terry (Christine) and the late Penelope Simnick. Dear stepdaughter of Christopher (Kristine) Knudsen. Cherished aunt of Penelope Knudsen and Austin Simnick. Kind cousin of many.

The Final Flight

May 16, 2019

Age 84, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019. Beloved husband of Nancy J. McCann (nee Luper). Loving father of Brian (Laura) McCann and David McCann. Proud grandfather of Brittany (Bjorn) Schantz, Breanna McCann, Andrew (Susan) McCann, Amanda McCann and Demetra Panousis. Proud great grandfather of Ella, Autumn, Harvest, Andrew Jr. and Brendan. Caring brother of James and Liz. Dear...

May 14, 2019

Age 84, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Timm Sr. Loving mother of Ralph (Tina) Timm Jr., Thomas Timm and Holly (Mark) Popczak. Proud grandmother of Angelina and Vincent Timm. Caring sister of Edward (Judith) Lihota. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Joseph and Helen Lihota.

Joan...

May 9, 2019

Age 85, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Eugene “Gene” Pancer for 67 years. Loving mother of Peggy (John) Karas, Holly (Will) Wilson, the late George (Maureen) Pancer, Gerry Pancer, Lucy (Richard) Baczkowicz and Luke Pancer. Proud grandmother of the late Neil Karas, Jessica (Bryan) Crooks, Russell (Belinda) Karas, Jake Wilson, Amanda...

May 8, 2019

Age 52, late of Valparaiso, IN., passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Loving father of Samantha Hastis and Seth Hasapis. Cherished of son of Vasiliki and the late Athanasios Hasapis. Caring brother of Demetreos “Jim” (Maria) Hasapis. Dear uncle of Athanasios Hasapis and many nieces and nephews. Kind nephew and cousin.

Sofianos was a loving, hardworking and devoted...

Apr 30, 2019

Age 82, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Beloved husband of Rosa Sideris. Loving father of David Sideris and Cathy (Dean) Koclanakis. Proud grandfather of Lauren, Cydney, Anthony, Anna and Nicholas. Devoted great grandfather of Kennedy Rose and Kinley. Caring brother of Maria (late Tom) Zaglaras and George (Claudia) Sideris. Dear uncle of Tom Zaglaras, Penny...

Apr 24, 2019

Age 23, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Loving son of Jeffery (Vivian) Cummings and Ligaya Levi. Caring brother Shimiz Cummings. Cherished nephew of Sheila Boyd and Brian (Gloria) Boyd. Preceded in death by grandparents: Edward Cummings and Charmaine DeVries.

Apr 20, 2019

Age 37, late of Hegewisch, Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday morning,  April 20, 2019. Loving mother of Brynn Melendez. Precious daughter of Jeanne (companion Dennis Conlon) and the late Kenneth Dean Rochon. Beloved companion of Mario Rodriguez. Devoted co-parent with TJ Melendez. Caring sister of Lily Rochon, Tara Walano, Robin (fiancé Mark Valentín) Rochon, Dawn Rochon Carrasco and Jennifer (Christopher) Rochon Oyervides. Fun and loving...

Apr 16, 2019

Age 74, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Beloved partner of Riccardo Mastrodonato for 32 years. Loving sister and best friend of Carol Dudlack. Also survived by brother, Mitchell (Katheryn) Dudlack. Preceded in death by parents: Michael and Ann (Ronczy) Dudlack. Rosemary will be dearly missed by her companion cats, Freddie and Chitzke.

Apr 8, 2019

Age 87, late of Hegewisch,  passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Felicia Pancer (nee Szromba) for 67 years. Loving father of Peggy (John) Karas, Holly (Will) Wilson, the late George (Maureen) Pancer, Gerry Pancer, Lucy (Richard) Baczkowicz and Luke Pancer. Proud grandfather of the late Neil Karas, Jessica (Bryan) Crooks, Russell (Belinda) Karas, Jake Wilson, Amanda Pancer, Joshua Pancer, ...

Apr 7, 2019

Age 77, late of Chicago Heights, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. Beloved husband of Sylvia Rodriguez. Loving father of Anthony Rodriguez and Cathleen (Gary) Handler. Proud grandfather of Paige and Brendan. Preceded in death by parents: Jose and Sabina Rodriguez.

Mar 31, 2019

Age 83, of Hegewisch, passed March 31, 2019. Beloved wife of the Late Donald E. Loving mother of Donald (Linnea), David (Late Pauline A.), Daniel (Laura), and Karleen (Gregory) Nalepka. Cherished grandmother of Thomas, Nicholas, Erik, Brian, Laura, and Hanna. Fond daughter of the Late Thomas Manning and the Late Marie (nee Ribovich). Sister of the Late Thomas (Shirley) Manning....

Mar 26, 2019

Harry Makara, age 97 of Hegewisch, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Eva Makara for over 66 years. Loving father of Jerry (Candy), the late Joseph (Madeline), the late Steve and the late John. Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Jodie, Juliette, Celeste and Alexander. Dear brother of the late John (late Kathy) Makara and other siblings abroad. Proud uncle of Kathryn...

Mar 17, 2019

Age 54, late of Hegewisch, passed in the comfort of home on Sunday, March 17, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She leaves behind the light of her life Emma Rose and granddaughter Lilith. Caring sister of Kevin Fox and Kathy (Jim) Fox-Laskowiecki. Cherished godmother of Alexandreana Szotek. Dear daughter-in-law of Richard and Joan Szotek. Best friend of Robin Miller.  Proud aunt of...

Mar 15, 2019

Age 57, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. Beloved husband of Joyce Ann Pearson (nee Cerniglia). Loving father of Dana (Sean McGough) Robinson, Joanna Pearson and Dean Pearson. Grandfather in spirit of Maeve. Cherished son of Joan and the late Dean Pearson. Caring brother of Jeff (Julia) Pearson, Kenneth (Julie) Pearson, Lynn (George) Ranos and Joan (Tim) David. Dear uncle of many...