OBITUARIES

Feb 19, 2018

Age 36, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. Beloved son of Frank Kyriakakis and Vevi Galanis. Loving father of George, Anastasia, Angelina, Alexis and Alex. Caring brother of Christopher Kyriakakis. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Feb 18, 2018

Age 96, late of Hegewisch, was born August 12, 1921 and passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Aniol. Loving mother of  Janice (William) Murawski, the late Christine Zervas and Michael (Deborah) Aniol. Proud grandmother of William (Lisa) Murawski, Jeffery Murawski, Sandra (Shane) Akins, Nicholas Zervas, Raynae (Michael) Williams,  Jeannine (Brian) Nowakowski and Keith (Nicole) Aniol. Cherished great...

Feb 16, 2018

Age 97, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Stanley V. Majka. Loving aunt of Peter (Mary Ann) Pala, Zachary Pala and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John and Valentine Krugielka; and siblings: Mary and Clara. Helen was a member of the Rosary Ladies, P.L.A.V. Ladies Auxiliary Post #44,  Daughters of Isabella...

Feb 15, 2018

Age 86, late of Calumet City, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Juanita Santacruz. Loving father of  Maria (Guillermo) Leon, Dora Serrano, Gilberto Santacruz Jr. and Antoinette Del Real. Kind grandfather of Juan, Ezequiel (Ingrid), Alicia (Jaime), Saul, Stacy (Daniel), Raul, Juanita and the late Yesenia. Proud great grandfather of Yesenia, Savannah,  Juliana, Cristian, Anthony and Xavier. Caring brother of Bernardo...

Feb 9, 2018

Age 84, late of East Side, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018. Beloved wife of the late William Urbanowski. Loving mother of John Urbanowski, Jackie (Mark) Obszanski and William (Carol) Urbanowski. Proud grandmother of Jennifer Obszanski and Joshua Obszanski. Sister of Sonny Sieczko, Christine Kondracik, the late Robert Sieczko, Ronnie Sieczko and Richie Sieczko. Dear aunt of many nieces. Preceded in death by parents: Anthony...

Feb 9, 2018

Age 94, of Hegewisch, passed away on February 9, 2018. Virginia was born on July 18, 1923 to the late Stanley and Julijanna Kielian.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thaddeus J. “Ted” Cap, Sr.,  loving mother of Ted (Linda), Donald, Jim (Rose) and Robert (Marcy), cherished grandmother to Steph, Jessica, Michelle and Michael, dearest sister of...

Feb 6, 2018

Age 86, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Beloved wife of Ioannis Metanias. Loving mother of George (Denise) Metanias and Litsa (Bobby) Katsenios. Proud grandmother of Vicki, Joseph, Betty, Jenny and Nicko. Caring great grandmother of Logan, Brayden, John, Eva and Sophia. Kind sister of Maria, Andy and Angelo. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Jan 30, 2018

Age 41, late of Whiting, IN. passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. Beloved wife of Martin Padilla. Loving mother of the late Martin Stewart, Kimberly, Kennith, Maximilian and Aranza. Proud grandmother of Nikko. Cherished daughter of Salvador Lozano and the late Maria Rosario Hurtado Lozano. Caring sister of Salvador, Carlos, Juanita, Maria del Carmen and  Sylvia. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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Jan 17, 2018

Cherished daughter of Linda Ridgeway Butt and Rik Thompson. Loving mother of Kortney, Lauren, and Kasia. Proud grandmother of Jade Angel “LaLa”. Caring sister of Rebecca (Seth) McGrath, Renee, and Ray. Dear aunt of Ainsley, McKinzie, Logan, and Avery. Loving niece of Kimmy, Johnny, and Marcia. Dear cousin of Austin, Tonya, David, and house sister Tonya Lee. Preceded in death by her loving Uncle Junior and Cousin...

Jan 10, 2018

In memory of Mildred M. “Dolly” Podsiadlik, nee Guadagno.  Mildred passed away at her home surrounded by family and loved ones on January 10, 2018. Born in 1935, Mildred was a lifelong resident of East Side and Hegewisch communities. She was married for 29 years to the late Edward A. Podsiadlik, Jr and together they raised four sons: Dominic...

Dec 31, 2017

Age 50, late of Oak Forest, IL passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. Beloved wife of Eloy Palacios. Loving mother of Edgar, Edwin and Giselle.Caring sister of Olga, Jose, Alicia, Manuel, Juan and Amelia. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Juan Diaz and Jovita Delfin.

Dec 22, 2017

Age 82, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Chester J. Huss. Loving mother of Lorene (Jake) Jakubowski and Paul (Emer) Huss. Caring grandmother of Nicholas (Nicole) Jakubowski and Kaitlyn Jakubowski. Proud great grandmother of Julia Jakubowski. Kind cousin of Jo Ann (Joseph) Koziol. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

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Dec 19, 2017

Age 56, late of Hegewisch, unexpectedly passed away on December 19, 2017. Born March 1, 1961. He graduated from Bloom High School in 1979. Married Alene Levinson in 1985 (deceased October 31, 2016). Though divorced, they raised two girls together. He is survived by his daughters Raquel Bailey (CA) and Danielle (Gino) Caprara (AZ);  grandchildren: Micah, Lucca and Blake...

Dec 8, 2017

Age 91, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Gromek. Loving mother of Donna (Ronald Jezior) Gromek, Michael (Sandra) Gromek, Theresa (late Robert) Wilk, and Thomas (Donna) Gromek. Proud grandmother of Michael Jr., Brandon, Amber, David (Melissa) and Samantha. Cherished sister of Caroline (late Merlin) Sellers. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Dec 4, 2017

Age 70, late of Chicago Heights, IL., passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Pickens. Loving mother of Tammie Goveia-Reynolds, Carey Goveia and Staci Goveia. Proud grandmother of Ashley, Hollie and Haley Reynolds and Madeline Castro. Cherished great grandmother of Annabelle and Ryan. Devoted sister of Sandra (Michael) Kulig and Kimberly (Robert) Nowakowski. Fond...

Nov 30, 2017

Age 97, late of Paw Paw, MI and formerly of Chicago (Hegewisch), IL passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Jasek) and the late Maxine (nee Haney). Loving father of Robert (Patricia), Steve Jr. and the late Eugene. Proud grandfather of Debra (Keith), Kimberly (Tom) and Kristie (Michael). Cherished great grandfather Michael Jr.,...

Nov 26, 2017

Age 75, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Shirley Ann Baysinger (nee Smith). Loving father of Jeffrey Baysinger. Kind stepfather of Jeanine (Steve) Bardoczi and Michelle Swick. Proud grandfather and great grandfather of many. Caring brother of Richard (Mary) Baysinger, Kenneth (Linda) Baysinger, Jerry (Donna) Baysinger, Jan (Chris) Brandvold, David Baysinger, Jim Baysinger, Debbie Kennedy, Becky (John) Craig...

Nov 23, 2017

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, Il passed away Thursday,  November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late M. Ann Cummings. Loving father of James R. (Ineke) Cummings III and Mary Ann (Patrick) Henney. Proud grandfather of Heather (Doug), Colleen (Jorge), Lindsey (Ricky), Katherine, Kyle and James IV. Cherished great grandfather of Kadin, Jorge, Willow and Cameron. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Nov 5, 2017

Age 78, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles Anderson for 41 years. Loving sister of Jerome (late Judy) Piaskowy and the late Mary Ann Piaskowy. Kind sister-in-law of Ginny (Rodger) Seaborg and Rick (Linda) Anderson. Caring aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear neighbor of Antonio Frasco. Fond friend to many. Preceded in death...

Nov 4, 2017

Age 60, late of Burnham, IL., passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. Loving father of Heather Rose. Caring brother of Peggy (late Robert) Frankowiak. Dear uncle of Michelle Frankowiak and Steven (Karie Taggart) Frankowiak. Michael enjoyed spending time with his canine companion, Starr. Preceded in death by parents: Leonard and Doris Kaczynski and siblings: Patricia Kaczynski and Thomas Kaczynski. Please omit flowers....