OBITUARIES
Katharina Makara
May 12, 2016
Age 88, late of Schererville, Indiana and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away 12th day of May 2016. Beloved wife of the late John Makara. Loving mother of Kathryn Keene-Blankenstein (Robert), and the late John A. Makara. Proud grandmother of Adam (Abigail) Keene, Ryan Keene, Nathan (Jennifer) Keene, and step-grandmother of Christine (Heath) Raley. Loving great-grandmother of Aiden Keene and step-great-grandmother of Harrison Raley. Caring...
Ann Swanson
May 8, 2016
Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Forrest. Loving mother of Josephine (Michael Rutledge) and the late Richard Swanson. Survived by her brother Eli and sister Evelyn (Renier). Preceded in death by her parents Ilija and Anica (nee Penava), brothers Peter and Joseph, sisters Josephine, Angeline (Chorich), Mary (Dybel) and Cecelia...
John Mirabelli
May 6, 2016
Age 82, late of Calumet City, IL passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of John Jr., Michael, Deborah (Phil) Ledesma, Kathryn (Michael) Bafia, and Steven (Lisa). Proud grandfather of 11. Devoted great grandfather of five. Caring brother of Joseph (late Mary Ann). John proudly and honorably served his country is the U.S. Army and retired from General Mills after...
Allan Young
Apr 29, 2016
Age 77, late of Orlando, FL and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Sherry Young. Loving father of Karen Young, David Young and Ashley (Miguel) Lesmes. Proud grandfather of Matthew Lesmes. Caring brother of Les (Mary Anne) Young. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Carl and Helen Young.
Edward Blaszak
Apr 26, 2016
Age 78, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Hinderer). Cherished father of Scott (Julie) and Brian (Sharon). Proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Scott Jr. Edward retired from Republic Steel after 37 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of the Calumet Area; www.hospicecalumet.org
Raymond Setlak "Ray"
Apr 26, 2016
Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Janet Setlak (nee Ciebiera) for 58 years. Loving father of Linda (late Jimmy) Pappas, Ken Setlak and Diane (Jay) Janowski. Proud grandfather of Erik Pappas, Steven (Courtney) Pappas, Kevin Setlak, Kristen Setlak, Kyle Janowski and Danny Janowski. Caring great grandfather of Angel, Breanna and Iziah. Dear brother of...
Michael Gaik
Apr 22, 2016
Age 82, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Loving brother of Joseph (late Arlene) Gaik, Anthony (Lorraine) Gaik,Maryann (late Harry) Bielawski and Annie (late Robert) Bencle. Kind uncle, great uncle and great great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John and Angela Gaik; siblings: Martin (late Laura) Gaik, Frank (late Mary) Gaik, John (late...
Joseph Thomas
Apr 21, 2016
Age 93, Retired Chicago Police Officer, passed away on April 21, 2016. Loving husband of the late Martha (née Banasiak). Devoted and loving father of Ricky, Karen, Randy, and Carla (Joe) Duffy. Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather of many. Member of the American Legion Post 253, the Retired Chicago Police Assoc., and the Knights of Columbus. Veteran of...
Carol Chilla
Apr 19, 2016
Age 77, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Beloved wife of Daniel S. Chilla Sr. Loving mother of Christina, Lauriann, Daniel Jr. (Teresa) and Brian. Proud grandmother of Brittany, Timothy, late Carson and Claire. Caring sister of William (Barbara) Nix. Kind cousin of James Lemke and Rosella DeGroot. Devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: William and Ella...
Theresa Murawski Quezada
Apr 11, 2016
Age 70, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. Beloved wife of Jose Quezada. Loving mother of Deborah (Jose) Quezada Hernandez, Jimmy (Jackie) Quezada and Joseph Quezada. Dear step-mother of Manuel Quezada, Alfredo “Chunga” (Mary) Quezada and Victor (Mary) Quezada. Proud grandmother of Alex, Julia, Jimmy, Joey, Noah Hernandez and Amada Hernandez and step-grandmother of many. Caring sister of Mary Ann (Ken) Wasniewski. Kind aunt...
Frank Gasiecki Jr.
Mar 21, 2016
97 of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away on March 21, 2016 in AZ. Frank was born on November 15, 1918 to Lucille (Wolak) and Frank Gasiecki Sr. Frank married Lorraine (Vereb) on April 16, 1944 and they lived in Hegewisch until retiring to Arizona in April of 1981. During his Hegewisch years, Frank was very involved in his community, specifically with coaching...
Pierre Ashby
Mar 21, 2016
Age 68, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. Beloved ex husband of Effey Ashby. Loving father of the late Rose Ashby. Proud grandfather of Elizabeth Hasse. Cherished stepson of Delores Ashby. Caring brother of the late Michelle Ashby and the late Lorette Evans. Dear stepbrother of Brenda Higgins and family, Terry Klein, and Debbie Thompson and family. Kind uncle of George...
Charles "Chuck" Finlon
Mar 20, 2016
Age 81, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. Beloved husband of Shirley Finlon (nee Turczan). Loving father of late Sherill (Terry) Landgraf, Kevin Finlon, Maureen (late George) Pancer and Mary Jo (Patrick) Gulotta. Proud grandfather of Amanda Pancer, Joshua Pancer (Amy), Jeffrey (Shannon) Pancer, Emily Finlon (Shane), Daniel Finlon, Katherine Finlon and Nicholas Gulotta. Devoted great grandfather of Gabriella, Mason...
Mary Cimarolli
Mar 13, 2016
Age 93, late of Calumet City, IL. passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Gino Cimarolli Sr. Loving mother of Robert (Lenore), Roger (late Betty), Ronald (Susanne), Gino Jr., and Lino Cimarolli. Proud grandmother of Robert Jr., Joseph, Leia, Ronald, Jacqueline, Christopher, Katherine, Michael, Jamie, Gino III, Danielle, Rachel and Brianna. Devoted great grandmother of Nathaniel, Ella, Elise, Leonardo,...
Gertrude Bochenek
Mar 10, 2016
Age 96, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Peter Bochenek Sr. Loving mother of Ronald (Carol) Bochenek Sr., Peter Bochenek Jr., John Bochenek Sr., James Bochenek and Carol (Ted) Switzer. Proud grandmother to nine and devoted great grandmother to 13. Preceded in death by parents: Casimir and Sophie (nee Augustyn) Ruzycki; sibling: Paul, Nettie, Casimir, Carl, Joseph and...
Reverend Edmund Guz
Mar 2, 2016
Age 86, late of Burnham, Il passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Loving brother of Phyllis (Louis) Kenyeri. Proud uncle of Cathy (Frank) Guay, Laurie (Bill) Bialkowski and Louis (Jennifer) Kenyeri Jr. Caring great uncle of Louis III, Daniel and Jessica. Preceded in death by parents: Stanley and Adele Guz, brothers: Stanley, Chester and Rev. Leonard Guz. Edmund was ordained to the Priesthood...
Antoinette Heaton
Feb 28, 2016
Passed away on February 28, 2016. Late of Casa Grande, AZ. and formerly of Hammond, IN. and Hegewisch, IL. She was born May 9, 1921. She is survived by her son Richard and El Lee Heaton of Casa Grande, AZ. One granddaughter Carolyn and Kevin Delorenzo, three great grandchildren Ashley, Celste and Angelo Delorenzo of Ormond Beach, FL. Survived by her brother Frank...
Edward "Ace" Jakubowski
Feb 18, 2016
Age 85, late of South Holland formerly of South Chicago, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. Fond brother of the late Helen (late John) Ziemkowski, late Martha (late Edmund) Penn, late Most Reverend Thad and the late Matthew (late Rose) Jakubowski. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Michael and Victoria Jakubowski.
Donald Garner
Feb 11, 2016
Age 60, late of Burnham, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Beloved husband of Zyla Garner. Loving father of Stephanie Johnson-Beck, Tiffany (Doug) Reppen, Sherry Garner and Autumn Garner. Proud grandfather of Donald Johnson, Kayla Johnson, Zachary Beck, Thomas Beck and Noah Reppen. Cherished son of Henry Garner and the late Barbara Green. Caring brother of Ron Garner, Paula Groen, Renata Martinez and Phillip...
James Dukas
Feb 10, 2016
Age 89, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Beloved husband Kalliope Dukas. Loving father of Vivian (Chris) Valaveris and Maria (George) Doukas. Proud grandfather of Elias (Ada) Valaveris, Demetrios (Maria) Valaveris, Dionysios Doukas, Demetrios Doukas and Peter Doukas. Caring brother of Andreas (Athena) Dukas and Elaine Peroutsea. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: John and Paraskevi...
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