OBITUARIES

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...

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:...

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...

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.

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

Jan 25, 2017

Age 57, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Beloved  son of Lawrence and Janet Tobuch. Loving brother of Pamela (Dean Chavez) DeCook, Marge (Joe) Jumonville, late Garrett Tobuch, late Jeffrey Tobuch and late Stephen Potts. Kind uncle of many nephews. Jacob was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus.

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Jan 22, 2017

Age 80, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. Loving cousin of Cindy, Sharon (Bob), Chris (Corey) and Darlene (Dave). Preceded in death by parents: Andrew and Josephine Stash. Mass 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at St. Columba Church, 13323 Green Bay Ave., Chicago, IL  60633.  Interment St. John St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Jan 19, 2017

Age 75, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Carol Norcutt. Loving father of Bill (Michelle) Siems, Dee Ann Siems, Sean Norcutt and the late Michael Norcutt. Caring grandfather of Holi (Chad) Gaskey, Stephanie and Nicholas Norcutt, Samantha, Ashley, Carley,  Jessica, Daniel and Sabrina Siems. Proud great grandfather of Angelea, Rumor, Lyrik and Mikayah. Dear brother and uncle...

Jan 13, 2017

Age 35, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017. Beloved son of Mary and the late Richard Fisher. Loving brother of Scott (Kristin) Fisher. Proud uncle of Collin Fisher. Timothy was a member of the Electricians Union Local 134. He was a fond friend of Club 81 Too and the Sportsman Club. Timothy was a partner with...

Jan 11, 2017

Frank J. Szajerski, age 86, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Alice Szajerski (nee Sosnowski). Loving father of  Kenneth (Julie), Karen Mindas, Karl Shires and Karla (Scott) Wills. Proud grandfather of  John “Jack”, Trevor, Molly, Samuel and Alexander. Kind great grandfather of  Brighton. Caring brother of Josephine. Dear uncle of many nieces and...

Jan 11, 2017

Age 70, late of Hegewisch,  passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. Beloved husband of Irene Runge (nee Vaillancourt). Loving father of Andre Desautels and Nicole Conry. Proud grandfather of Brandy Desautels and Aurora Conry. Caring great grandfather of Saphfire and Lillith. Dear brother of Barbara (Randy) Pischke and Nancy Kudlo. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Elmer and Stephanie Runge. Thomas...

Jan 5, 2017

Richard R. Mauna, age 64, late of Whiting, IN. passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Loving father of Vanessa Mauna and John Mauna. Cherished grandfather of Adrian, Abigail, Jada, Giovanni and Laura. Proud great grandfather of Dahlia and Blas. Caring significant other of Lisa. Devoted son of Romona Navarro, Noreen Mauna and the late Raul Mauna Sr. Dear brother...