OBITUARIES

Maria Palacios

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.

Arlene Huss (nee Wesolek)

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.

Arlene was a member of...

Dale Theodore Bailey

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...

Beatrice Gromek (nee Fate)

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...

Charmaine Pickens

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...

Steve Ziemek Sr.

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.,...

Robert Baysinger

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...

James Cummings Jr.

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...

Barbara Anderson (nee Piaskowy)

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...

Michael Kaczynski

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....

Louella Gaddini (nee Copeland)

Oct 23, 2017

Age 68, late Hegewisch, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017. Beloved wife of Lisa Gaddini. Loving mother of Denise Bonior, Daniel (April) Bonior, late David (late Brigette) Gaddini and Angela (Matthew) Stewart. Proud grandmother of David, Amanda, Arianna, Leah, Kayla, Abigail, Jade and Cortana. Devoted great grandmother of Mason and Kieryn. Caring sister of David (Charlene) Copeland, the late...

Frank Kray

Oct 17, 2017

Frank S. Kray, age 86, late of Hegewisch, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He is survived by his sister Mary Krajewski and sister-in-law Valarie (late John) Krajewski, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased in death by his parents: Albert and Sophia (nee Zwolinski) Krajewski; brothers: Joseph (late Adele) Kray and John Krajewski; sisters:...

Jean "Joan" Zajac (nee Swiatkowski)

Oct 10, 2017

Age 95, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Henry Zajac.  Loving mother of the late Barbara Zajac and the late Carol Zajac. Jean is survived by nieces and nephews from the Swiatkowski family and dear nieces and nephews: Linda Prescott and family, Larry  and Ron Ziolkowski and families.

We were all blessed to of...

Elsie Gadzinski

Oct 8, 2017

Age 89, late of Franklin Grove and formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Dear sister of George (late Dorothy) Gadzinski and Connie (Ralph) Lewandowski. Kind aunt of many nieces, nephew, great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by parents Walter and Helen Gadzinski and many sisters.

Barbara Ksiazek

Sep 7, 2017

Age 79, late of Hegewsich, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Walter Ksiazek. Loving mother of John (Tina) Ksiazek and Lynn Carey. Proud grandmother of Eddie (Samantha Rice) Jankowski, Haylee Ksiazek and Nick Carey. Devoted great grandmother of Addison and Karlee. Caring sister of Charles (Kathy) Marschke. Kind sister-in-law of Vicki Weiser. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Rose Vastarella

Sep 5, 2017

Age 69, late of Hegewisch, passed away, Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Federico Vastarella. Loving mother of Esther, Teresa, Angela, and Nicola. Caring grandmother of Paulina Espinosa and sixteen beloved grandchildren. Proud great grandmother of twenty two great grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents Julio and Paulina Mercado.

Born September 14, 1947 in...

August "Chief" Lubanowski

Aug 21, 2017

age 82, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. Dear uncle and great-uncle of many. Preceded in death by parents: August and Katherine Lubanowski, and siblings: Chester P. (late Eleanor) Lubanowski, Louis (late Lottie and late Mary) Lubanowski and Leona (late Walter) Judge.

August proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He held St....

Richard Klimczak

Aug 11, 2017

age 79, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Beloved husband of late Arlene Klimczak. Caring brother of Josephine Klimczak. Dear cousin and friend of many. Preceded in death by parents: Stanley and Angeline Klimczak. Richard attended St. Lawrence Grammer School and St. Rita High School. He worked at Walgreens and Certified Grocers.

David Crosby

Aug 10, 2017

age 57, late of Hegewisch and formerly of Harvey, IL. passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Gail Crosby (nee Zroka). Loving father of Christopher (Steffany) Crosby and  Caitlyn Crosby. Proud “papa” of Chase Crosby and Teagan Crosby. Caring brother of Richard and Karen. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John and Victoria Crosby. David worked for over...

Marguerite Koval (nee Gloger)

Jul 27, 2017

age 91, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Basil Koval. Loving mother of Karl (Kathy) and Melanie (Donald) Burosh. Proud grandmother of Tim (Rochelle), Matt (Tasha) and Ryan (Ashley). Loving great grandmother of Jonny, Joey, Owen and Mya. Dear aunt of Terry, Bryant, Wendy, Lana, Pam, their spouses and children. Preceded in death by parents: Charles and...