OBITUARIES
Anamaria Casanova
Jun 11, 2023
Anamaria Casanova's loved ones are deeply saddened to announce that she passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at the age of 72. Anamaria was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose love and care for her family continues to be felt beyond her passing.Anamaria was born on June 7, 1951 and grew up to be a woman with a...
Christine E. Gatton (nee Przybysz)
Jun 6, 2023
Christine E. Gatton (Nee Przybysz) age 87 of Hegewisch. Passed away peacefully on June 6th 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Christine was retired from Helene Curtis after having previously worked at Moll’s restaurant, Car Carriers, Verson Allsteel Press and Tranzact. Christine loved to dance, swim, travel and spending time with friends both in person and online but most of...
Ralph M. Nottoli
Jun 5, 2023
Ralph M. Nottoli, a proud Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, has passed away at the age of 87. He was born on June 22nd, 1936 and entered into eternal life on June 5th, 2023, late of Lansing, IL and formerly of East Side.Ralph lived a full life and will be dearly missed by his surviving family and friends. He...
James W. Przekwas
May 18, 2023
James W. Przekwas, a retired comptroller from First Savings Bank of Hegewisch, passed away at the age of 70 on May 18th, 2023 in his hometown of Hegewisch. Born on February 26th, 1953 as the son of Ben and Ann Przekwas.
James was an active member of the community and had lived a fulfilling life with his loved ones. He...
Thomas S. Parysz
May 6, 2023
We mourn the passing but celebrate the life of Thomas S. Parysz, late of Hegewisch, who departed this world on May 6th, 2023, in Oak Lawn, IL.
Thomas was born on September 18th, 1953, in Chicago, IL, to his loving parents Stanley and Emily Parysz. They both subsequently preceded him in death.
Thomas will be remembered as a wonderful father...
Mark Popczak
May 2, 2023
Age 65, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Beloved husband of Holly A. Popczak (nee Timm). Dearest brother of Mike Popczak. Survived by brother-in-law Ralph (Tina) Timm, niece Angelina, nephew Vincent, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by parents: Joseph and Verene Popczak. Mark enjoyed fishing, bowling and golfing.
Adam Bustamante
Apr 15, 2023
Age 60, late of East Side, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. Loving brother of Gloria (Rosendo, Retired CPD) Moreno and Larry (Theresa) Bustamante. Devoted cousin of Celia (Alfredo) Arroyo, John (Victoria) Aguilera, Cindy, Alex, Niki, Laura, Phillip and Ryan. Cherished uncle of Cheryl, Regina, Lauren, Jesse, Cristian, Samantha, Carmen, Xavier, Cassie, Justus and Eron and great uncle to many....
Henry A. Klein
Apr 11, 2023
Henry A. Klein beloved husband to the late Charri Klein (nee Goeringer), exceptional father to Dawn (late Gary) Klein-Pilota and Eric Klein. Brother to the late Larry, Joyce (Steve) Scheffers and Jim Klein. Devoted grandfather to Anthony and Taylor Pilota, Easton, Nia and Melaney Klein. Proud great grandfather to Sophia Pilota and Carter Lindsey. His laugh was contagious, his eyes...
Robert Michael Siminski "Bobby"
Apr 5, 2023
Robert Michael Siminski 1961-2023 “Bobby”
Burnham IL
Robert was born in Chicago on a cold winter's day to parents Norbert "Butch" and Josephine (nee Poczworowski).
For his first years of school he went to St. Michael's Catholic church on South Shore Drive in the "Bush" neighborhood in Chicago before moving to Burnham. After the move he went to Burnham Elementary...
George D. Siminski "Burnham George"
Mar 27, 2023
Age 69, late of Burnham, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023. Kind brother of Carol (Randy) Hartge, Grace (late David) Luck and Linda (late Bryan) Fogarty. Dear uncle of many nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John and Mary Siminski.
Anthony S. Kubisz Sr.
Mar 19, 2023
Age 83, late of Burnham, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Bonnie Kubisz (nee Krol). Loving father of Anthony (Lisa) Kubisz Jr. and Frank (Debbie) Kubisz. Proud grandfather of Rachel, Sonja and Ivan. Kind brother of Theresa (Gene) Wojciechowski. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Joseph and Stella Kubisz...
Sophie "Mo" Urban (nee Ozog)
Feb 14, 2023
Age 99, late of Schererville and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ted Urban. Loving mother of Chris (Jay) Popp and Thomas (Victoria) Urban. Caring grandmother of Sandra (Anthony) Burda and Stephen Hotkiewicz. Proud great grandmother of Alex and Thomas Burda and Becky.
Sophie was a loving wife and mother who cared...
Patricia J. Lebeter (nee Brunetti)
Feb 13, 2023
Age 83, late of Chicago (Hegewisch), IL, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023. Loving mother of Denise (Donald) Buis, Dana Brandon, Leesa (Jose Vale) Lebeter and the late Ronald J. Lebeter. Caring grandmother of Donnie, Dana, Andrew, James and Matthew. Proud great grandmother of Claire, Leeland, Everett, Sophia, Lilly and Kristian. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend...
Debrah Ann Jean Ekhoff (nee Dziadon)
Jan 13, 2023
Age 63, late of Griffith, IN passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Beloved wife of the late William “Bill” Ekhoff. Loving mother of Steven (Krystle) Ekhoff and Valarie (Doug) Venable. Caring grandmother of Owen Ekhoff and Lilian Ekhoff. Kind sister of Paul “P.J.” (late Stella) Dziadon, Kim (Colleen McDonald) Dziadon, Christine (Mike) Dziadon and the late David Dziadon. Dear aunt...
Christine Milkowski
Jan 6, 2023
Christine Milkowski age 65, of the East Side, passed away on the 6th of January, 2023. Loving mother of Kyle and Terra Flynn, caring grandmother of Georgie, Theo, and Rudy Flynn. Kind sister of late Walter Karas, George (Rhonda) Milkowski, Lawrence (Antoinette) Milkowski, Robert Milkowski, and Annette Milkowski. Dear aunt to Marcy and Matthew Milkowski, Brian, late Sarah, and Kelsey McCafferty, and Mary Anne and...
Gabriel Peña-Varela
Jan 3, 2023
Age 93, late of East Side, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Beloved husband of Margarita Villalobos de Peña. Loving father of Socorra Pizarro, Manuel Peña, Petra Perez, late Jose Peña, Maria (Carlos) Rocha, Irma (Francisco Delgado) Peña, Salome (Joan) Villalobos and Martin (Hortencia) Peña. Caring grandfather and great grandfather of many. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Gabriel...
Ethel Perpich (nee Pappageorge)
Jan 2, 2023
Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Michael James Perpich Sr. Loving mother of Cathy (David) Gilles, the late Michael James Perpich Jr. and Dawn (David) Papan. Proud grandmother of Michael Gilles, Natasha (Cameron) McPherson, Nicholas (Vannessa) Spasoff, David and Christopher (Emily Gajewski) Papan. Devoted great grandmother...
Earl Joseph Huppenthal
Dec 30, 2022
Earl “Chip” Joseph Huppenthal of Munster, Indiana, 75, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Earl was born in Hammond, Indiana, on September 3, 1947. He graduated from Hammond High School and received a Certificate in Transportation and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Calumet College. He married Cheryl Stenslik after four years of dating on November 18, 1967,...
Dimitrios Papanikolaou
Dec 30, 2022
Age 85, late of Munster, IN passed away Friday, December 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Fotini Papanikolaou. Loving father of Peter (Lupe) Papanikolaou. Caring grandfather of Lola Fay and Dimitra Papanikolaou. Kind brother of Katina, Lambrini and Anna. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Panagiotis and Maria Papanikolaou and siblings: George and Vasili.
Richard "Scott" Shandick
Dec 18, 2022
Age 63, late of Hammond, IN and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. Kind brother of Mary Blanchard and Peggy Jones. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: George and June Shandick; brothers: Ronald Shandick, Larry Shandick, Randy Shandick and Timothy Shandick; and great nephew George Elias.
Scott cared for his nieces...
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