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Richard Klimczak

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

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)

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...

Gregory Bouziotis

Gregory Bouziotis

Jul 14, 2017

age 51, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Monica Bouziotis (nee Podgorny). Loving father of Alexandra Z. Bouziotis, Anastasia Bouziotis and Andrew V. Bouziotis. Caring brother of Aristides (Lynn) Bouziotis, Alexandra Bouziotis, Maria (Kenneth) Jaros and Georgia Bouziotis. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear friend to many. Preceded in death by parents: Vasilios and Vasiliki Bouziotis.

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LuAnn York (nee Mazon)

LuAnn York (nee Mazon)

Jul 10, 2017

LuAnn York (Mazon), RN, BSN, age 62, passed away on July 10, 2017 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family.  LuAnn was born in Evergreen Park, IL. She was raised in the Chicago area and lived a majority of her life there but also enjoyed 19 years living in Houston, TX. She most recently resided in Colorado Springs, CO. LuAnn...

Nikolaos Hambesis

Nikolaos Hambesis

Jul 10, 2017

age 83, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Panagiota Hambesis. Loving father of Peter (Freda) Hambesis, the late Maria (Christopher) Hambesis -Martino and Vicki (Andrew) Hambesis - Holevas. Proud grandfather of Panayiota Anastasia Kyriakos, Maria Konstantina Kyriakos, their father George Kyriakos, Vasiliki Katerina Holevas and Nikolaos Panayiotis Hambesis. Caring brother of Panayiota, Thomas and Ioannis. Dear uncle of...

Robert Stachura

Robert Stachura

Jul 7, 2017

age 54, late of Hammond, IN, born November 27, 1962, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. Loving husband of Margaret Stachura (nee Davis). Cherished son of Cathryn M. (late Stojan Novakovic) Stachura-Novakovic (nee Murchek) and the late Robert Stachura, and son-in-law of the late Ruth Davis. Devoted father of Robert “Rocky” Stachura Jr., Crystal Watson (nee Gilmartin), Margo Hrabar,...

Stephanie Bukovich (nee Uchman)

Stephanie Bukovich (nee Uchman)

Jul 3, 2017

age 94, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Bukovich. Loving mother of Joseph Bukovich. Proud grandmother of Joe (Jane) Bukovich and Renee Bukovich. Cherished great grandmother of Samuel Bukovich. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: George and Mary Uchman, and siblings: Al, Ray, Stanley and Jean.

Timothy Geissler

Timothy Geissler

Jun 19, 2017

Age 44, late of Munster, IN died peacefully Monday, June 19, 2017. Cherished son of Evan and Judith Geissler. Loving brother of Gina (David) Geissler Tolliver. Dear uncle of Martin, Nora and the late Adam. Caring grandson of Eloys Anderson Geissler, the late Frank and the late Elayne (nee Hallberg) Culich. Fond Godfather of Regina, Jeffery and Martin. Kind...

Gerald Scanlon

Gerald Scanlon

Jun 14, 2017

Age 63, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Scanlon (nee Floyd). Loving father of David (Jennifer) Scanlon, Trisha (Matt) Joines, Danielle Scanlon, Peggy (Justin) Gilliland and Stephanie (Mario) Leuzzi. Proud grandfather of many. Caring great grandfather of two. Kind brother of Patricia (late Mickey) Duh and Dennis Scanlon. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Steve Pistro

Steve Pistro

Jun 13, 2017

Steve John Pistro of Appleton, WI, age 62, passed away June 13, 2017. Steve was born October 29, 1954 to John and Josephine Pistro (nee Kowalczyk) of Chicago, IL who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving brother John J. Pistro, sister-in-law Petra Pikelis, niece Melinda Pikelis, nephew Christopher Pikelis of IN, cousins Alan Bednarek of...

Bertha Ventura (nee Maza)

Bertha Ventura (nee Maza)

Jun 9, 2017

Age 87, late of Dyer, IN passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jose A. Ventura. Loving mother of Gloria (Brian) Boyd and Orlando (Judy) Ventura. Proud grandmother of Joseph, Sarah, David, Christine, Jesse and the late Ben Jr. Cherished great grandmother of Yvette, Matthew, Joshua, Alex, Nathan, Kaylea, Liliana and Benjamin. Devoted great great grandmother of Aniya, Jocclyn and Yahir. Kind...

Charmaine DeVries (nee Slusser)

Charmaine DeVries (nee Slusser)

Jun 7, 2017

Age 79, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Edward Cummings. Loving mother of Sheila Boyd, Brian (Gloria) Boyd, Jeffery (Vivian) Cummings, Shimiz Cummings and Mack Cummings. Proud grandmother and great grandmother of many. Caring sister of Joan and Bill. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Richard Miles Jr.

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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.

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