OBITUARIES
Richard Miles Jr.
Jun 7, 2017
Age 54, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Loving father of Melissa, Amanda (Brian) Murzyn and Jessica. Proud grandfather of Benjamin Murzyn. Beloved son of Janice Mintefering and the late Richard Miles Sr. Caring brother of Daniel (Monica) Miles and late Kathleen Maloney. Long time fiancé of Jennifer Nieves and friend of her children. Kind uncle and cousin of many. Richard was a...
Geraldine Pappas (nee Veg)
May 29, 2017
Age 78, late of Burnham, IL, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Pappas. Loving mother of Ted (Debra) Brockly, Deborah Pappas and Robert Pappas. Proud grandmother of Ted and Mike Brockly and Billy Pappas. Cherished daughter of Mary (the late Alex) Broski and the late William Veg. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...
Martha Zajac (nee Dusczynski)
May 29, 2017
Age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, May 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Walter G. Zajac. Loving mother of James (late Helen) Zajac, Janet (Art) Westinghouse, Joyce Zajac and the late Jerome Zajac. Proud grandmother, great grandmother and aunt of many. Martha was a proud member of St. Florian Parish.
Brisa and Abril De La Paz
May 28, 2017
Age 26, late of East Side, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. Loving daughters of Pablo and Maria De La Paz. Caring sisters of Dina, Pablo and Christopher. Dear aunts of Ruby, Jose Luis, Genaro and Giovanni. Preceded in death by grandparents: Gregorio De La Paz and Remedios Roman, Lucino Carbajal and Cleotilde Arzate.
Helen Lis (nee Bartochowski)
May 10, 2017
Age 91 of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley J. Lis; caring aunt of many nieces and nephews; preceded in death by parents: Adam and Antoinette Bartochowski; siblings: Barney, Gene and Mary Czubak.
Ellie Druga (nee Diebold)
Apr 17, 2017
Age 77, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late James Druga. Loving mother of Mandy (Dan Fellner) Bebinger, Daniel (Susan) Druga, Michael (Susan) Druga, and the late Christine. Proud grandmother of Sarah, Lori, Jordyn, Taylor, and Camryn. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Karl and Elsa Diebold and siblings: Karl, Rudy...
Anne Rico (nee Alvarez)
Apr 6, 2017
Age 84, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late John “Juan” Rico Sr. Loving mother of John Jr. and Nancy Rico. Caring sister of Mary (late Morris) Belovicz, Eva (Orville) Wagaman and the late Vera Saucedo. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Jesus and Guadalupe Alvarez.
Carli Blanco
Apr 4, 2017
Carli Jo Blanco, 14, treasured daughter of Dave and Sheila (Schmitt) Blanco and sister to Katie Blanco passed away at her home on April 4, 2017. Carli was born on March 17, 2003. She grew up in the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago, attended St. Florian’s Catholic School, and was currently in 8th grade at St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Janina Baczkowicz (nee Jurek)
Mar 26, 2017
Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Franciszek “Frank” Baczkowicz. Loving mother of Henry (Donna), Mary (Donald) Segvich and Richard (Lucy). Proud grandmother of Beth, Thomas, Mark, Sharon, Dyann, Mary Claire and Alexander. Cherished great grandmother of nine. Caring step grandmother and great grandmother. Dear sister and aunt of many in Poland. Preceded in death by parents:...
Albino Pizarro
Mar 18, 2017
Age 78, late of Chicago, IL. passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Maria Quintero Pizarro. Loving father of Marycela Pizarro, Lilia (Kevin Davis) Levreau-Davis, Miguel Angel (Raquel) Pizarro, Lisette (Michael) Durand and Albino (Claudia Avila) Pizarro. Proud grandfather of Monica, Crystal, Raul, Ryan, Brandon, A.J., Ashley, Karina, Jessica and Nayeli. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Casmir "Dennis" Milkowski
Mar 16, 2017
Age 75, late of Munster, IN and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Beloved partner of Gume Nunez. Loving brother of Dorothy (late Donald) Koblack. Dear uncle and cousin of many. Preceded in death by parents: Theodore and Josephine Milkowski; siblings: Theresa (Patrick) King, Richard (late Barbara) Milkowski and Barbara “Beno” (late Edward) Koblack.
Peter Castellarin
Mar 4, 2017
Age 89, late of Burnham, IL. passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. Castellarin (nee Gorman). Proud father of Peter F. (Michelle), William (Deborah), Mary, Thomas, Anne and John (Sheri). Dearest grandfather of Stephen (Rebecca), Megan (Andre) Varghai, Jacob Sorenson, Grace, Joseph, Rachel Sorenson, Thomas and John Francis. Precious great grandfather of four. Cherished brother-in-law to Francis (Rita)...
Michael Beasley
Mar 3, 2017
Age 59, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Loving father of Catrina (Chris) Lopez and Jason Beasley. Proud grandfather of four. Cherished son of Ada Mae and the late Billy Beasley. Caring brother of Catrina (Peter) Yaksic, the late Devonna Beasley, the late Billy Ray Beasley and the late Brian Beasley. Dear uncle of two. Kind cousin of thirty. Michael proudly and honorably...
Lawrence Radelia
Feb 23, 2017
Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve Radelia (nee Klamczynski). Loving father of Raymond (Laura) Radelia, the late Genevieve Marcotte and the late Lawrence E. Radelia. Caring grandfather of Jackie (Jerry) Grogan, David Marcotte, Taylor Radelia, and Lukas Radelia. Proud great grandfather of Katie, Callan, Megan, Jacob and Sara. Devoted great great grandfather of Julia...
Ronald Keene
Feb 22, 2017
Age 62, late of Hegewisch, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Loving father of Adam (Abigail) Keene, Ryan Keene and Nathan (Jennifer) Keene. Proud grandfather of Aiden Keene. Caring brother of David (Erin) Keene, Dennis (Barb) Keene, Gerald (Eileen) Keene and Carol (Christopher) Baker. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Carl and Catherine...
Lloyd Mustard
Feb 17, 2017
Late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Munster Med Inn. He was 84 years old. Married 60 years to his best friend, Norma Johannsen, who survives him. Lloyd had two children John (Dyanne) and Jacqueline Pearson (Elizabeth). He was the proud grandfather of three grandchildren and great grandfather of eight. Lloyd worked at Republic Steel, Chicago Plant for...
Theron Young Sr.
Feb 16, 2017
Age 54, late of Hammond, IN and formerly of Burnham, IL passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia (nee Crooks) Young. Fond companion of Elaine Booth. Loving father of Theron II, Josh Callison, Karen, Bobby Morgan, Lee, Max, Sam and Linda Marie Meldrum. Kind stepfather of Dahlia and Joey Booth. Proud grandfather of many....
Elaine Drosos (nee Simich)
Feb 6, 2017
Age 81, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. Beloved wife of Charles Drosos Jr. Loving mother of Charles M. (Judy) Drosos, Charmaine (Michael) Malachinski and the late Thomas Drosos. Proud grandmother of Jason and Isis Drosos, Andrew and Charlie Malachinski and great grandmother of Madison. Caring sister of Rosemarie (Henry) Flock, Tom (Lorraine), Ronald and Emil Simich. Dear aunt of many...
Robert Sieczko
Feb 6, 2017
Age 75, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017. Beloved companion of the late Barbara Mikolajczak. Loving father of Timothy Sieczko (Adam Nowaczynski). Caring brother of Arlene (late William) Urbanowski, Anthony (late Diane) Sieczko, Christine (late Walter) Kondracik, Ronald (Madonna) Sieczko and Richard Sieczko. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Joseph Wichert Jr.
Jan 28, 2017
Age 85, late of Hegewisch, IL passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Grace Wichert (nee O’Brien). Loving father of Larry (Cindy) Wichert, Jim (Mary Ellen) Wichert, Patti Ann (Mike) Ward, Lynn Marie (Tim) Conneen and Bill Wichert. Proud grandfather of Mike, Jessica, Erin, Lindsay, Kim, Pam, Jill, Matt, Patrick, Jennifer (Patrick) Sanders and Randy (Kelly) Hough. Cherished...
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