OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 13, 2019

Age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Elaine M. Drosos (nee Simich). Loving father of Charles M. (Judy) Drosos, Charmaine (Michael) Malachinski and the late Thomas Drosos. Proud grandfather of Jason and Isis Drosos, Andrew and Charlie Malachinski and great grandfather of Madison. Caring brother of Bernard (late Elaine) Drosos. Dear uncle of many nieces...

Mar 11, 2019

Ronald J. Malewicki, age 69, of Chicago (Hegewisch) passed away suddenly on March 11, 2019.

Born on August 11, 1949, Ron lived in Hegewisch the majority of his life. He was a retired member of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters and Local 1027.  He was a cabinet maker by trade, but was an extremely skilled, lifelong woodworker, including a wood carving...

Mar 7, 2019

Age 51, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. Loving mother of Casey, Nikolas and Tara. Proud grandmother of Erica, Camren, Jeri and Harlee. Caring daughter of David and Edna. Kind sister of Laura and Matthew (Patti). Dear aunt of Elise and Paige.

Mar 7, 2019

Age 65, late of Portage, IN and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Sharon Shandick (nee Golembiewski). Loving father of Nick Shandick and Jessica Shandick and kind stepfather of Scott Withrow and Sean Withrow. Caring brother of Mary Blanchard, Peggy Jones and Richard “Scott” Shandick. Dear uncle of Emily Teague, Hannah Teague, Tyler Teague and...

Feb 25, 2019

Age 47, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. Loving son of John Cipich and Suzanne Skowronek. Caring brother of John Cipich. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Preceded in death by grandparents: John and Sarah Yonovich and Joseph and Helen Skowronek.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s name can be made to the Life and Hope Network...

Feb 1, 2019

Age 102, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019.  Caring sister-in-law of Betty Kovacich. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews, Cathy Kovacich Bender and Family, John A. Kovacich and Family, Elizabeth C. Kovacich Horvath and Family and Lori Bellan and Family. Preceded in death by parents: Ivan and Severina Kovacich; and siblings: Anthony Kovacich, John T. Kovacich and...

Jan 24, 2019

Age 77, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Carl T. Lyza Sr. (Retired CPD). Loving mother of Carl T. Lyza Jr. Proud grandmother of Carl T. Lyza III. Caring sister of Dolores Riedel. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Edward and Mary Riedel and son: Robert Lyza.