OBITUARIES

Jan 30, 2016

Rosalyn Y. McCafferty, born in Saginaw, Michigan in 1937, passed away Saturday, January 30th, after a sustained illness.   She was the only girl of five children born to Eric and Catherine (Burley) Gall.   Her surviving brothers are Lyle and Donny and she is preceded in death by her eldest brother, Arlow and  youngest brother, Bobby, all of whom grew ...

Jan 27, 2016

Age 69, late of Hegewisch, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Beloved daughter of the Lawrence and late Genevieve Radelia. Loving mother of Jackie (Jerry) Grogan and David (Kimber) Marcotte. Dear grandmother of Katie, Callan, Megan, Jacob and Sarah. Proud great grandmother of David and Julia. Caring sister of Raymond (Laura) and Lawrence. Kind aunt of Taylor and Lukas.

Dec 27, 2015

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Wanda Bugajski (nee Winceniak). Loving father of Ellen (Dale) Whitely, James (Dori) Bugajski and Janet (Bobby) Bird. Proud grandfather of Mark, Henry, Matthew, Jacob, Allison and Max. Dear brother of Mary Kot. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Peter and Mary Bugajski and siblings: Stanley,...

Dec 27, 2015

Dec 10, 2015

Age 93, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015. He is survived by Dorothie, his wife of 73 years and their four children: Bettianne and Richard Hackett, daughter Emily; Ruth and David Lord, daughter Lana and Jason Pekoske, sons Jackson and Evan; Janet and Paul Sharko, daughters Amanda and Cecily and Tom Buehler, daughters Heidi and Sarah; and...

Dec 6, 2015

Age 61, late of Portage, IN and raised formerly of Hegewisch,  passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. Loving father of Gabrielle (Joel Remaley) and Jacqueline (Luke Montgomery). Proud grandfather of Jayden Remaley. Dear brother of Helene (Steve) Franczek, Sharon (Gene) Slusarczyk, Arlene (Larry) Zak and late Peter Glavurtich. Caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Pete and Mildred (nee...

Dec 6, 2015

Age 82, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan Timm. Loving father of Ralph (Tina) Timm Jr., Thomas Timm and Holly (Mark) Popczak. Proud grandfather of Angelina and Vincent Timm. Caring brother of Phillip Timm, Patricia Plesha and Linda Timm. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Francis and Lottie Timm and sister Marlene Collier . Ralph...

Nov 27, 2015

Age 96, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Wolf for 65 years. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. After retiring from H. Horwitz Jewelers, she volunteered at the Art Institute of Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Columba Church,13323 Greenbay Ave., Chicago, IL 60633.

Oct 24, 2015

Age 48, late of Hegewisch, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 24, 2015. Loving father of Ryan Sosnowski. Caring brother of Kevin (Kerri) Sosnowski, Brian (Terri) Sosnowski, and Laurie (Erik) Slazyk. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Raymond and Shirley Sosnowski. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.

Oct 20, 2015

Age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Josephine Shanahan. Loving father of Cornelius (Janet) Shanahan, Mary (Steve) Lopez, Patrick (Char) Shanahan, John Shanahan and Rita (Ron) Johnson. Proud grandfather of Randy, Bryan, Shawn, Kelly, Trisha, Patrick Jr., Melissa, Matthew, Jake and Troy. Caring great grandfather of Ella and Isabel. Devoted step-father of Tony (Pat) Jackson, Darlene...

Oct 19, 2015

Age 60, late of Burnham, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Mitchell. Caring sister of Marshall L. (Diane) Werner. Loving step mother of Gina Marie (Robert) White and Karen Sue (Jack) King. Proud grandmother of Krista, Kelsi and Ella. Dear niece of Ray (late Lynn) Norris. Kind great aunt of Brandon and Mashayla. Preceded in death by parents: Forest...

Oct 16, 2015

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, October 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Vincent Ginalski. Loving mother of Ann (Armand) Capanna, Lynn M. (Thomas M.) Backofen and Jacob (Mary Beth) Ginalski. Proud grandmother of Lucas Vincent Ginalski. Caring sister of Lawrence (Sally) Sanders, late Loretta (Chester) Czajka and Arlene (Adam) Bona. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Kind sister-in-law of Rita...

Oct 12, 2015

Age 72, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015.  Loving mother of George Athanasoulis. Caring sister of Nick Koulentiky. Kind aunt and cousin of many. Preceded in death by parents John and Mary Koulentiky.

Oct 8, 2015

WWII veteran, age 88, late of Kalamazoo, MI, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN and Homewood, IL passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015. Beloved husband for 57 years of Adeline C. Novak. Loving father of Melanie M. Novak, M.D. and Joseph K. Novak. Proud grandfather of Marissa Novak. Caring brother of Arthur Novak, Rita (William) Wisneski and Judy (late Gerald) Lofton. Kind uncle to a niece and...

Oct 3, 2015

Age 69, late of Burnham, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Marilyn Jean Mitchell. Loving father of Gina Marie (Robert) White and Karen Sue (Jack) King. Proud grandfather of Krista, Kelsi and Ella. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Ira and Lucille Mitchell and brother William (Dixie) Mitchell Sr. Robert proudly and honorably served his...

Sep 29, 2015

Age 80, late of Hegewisch, passed away Tuesday, September, 29, 2015. Beloved husband of Marlene Schichner. Loving father of Paul, Dale (Jill) and Todd (Jennifer) Schichner. Proud grandfather of Dennis, Stephanie and Arik Schichner. Caring brother of David (Peggy) and late Edward (Jeanne) Schichner. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Carl and Ruby Schichner. Alvin proudly and honorably served his...

Sep 10, 2015

Age 59, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Beloved wife of Philip McGivney. Loving mother of Michelle, Matthew (Jessica) and Meghan. Proud grandmother of Sarah, Samantha, Joey, Andrew (Nikki), Matthew, Isabel, Daniel, Katelyn, Angelina and Madeline. Caring sister of Barbara, Susan, Linda, Nancy, James, John, Joseph and Jeffrey. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents: Harold and...

Aug 31, 2015

Age 91, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at St. Anthony Nursing Home, Crown Point, Indiana. Beloved wife of the late Milton (Matt) Dubczak. Loving mother of Joan Boskovich, Susan Dubczak, James (Lori) Dubczak, and Joseph Dubczak. Cherished grandmother of Dr. Stephen (Jenni) Boskovich,  Dr. Andrea (Marlon) Camas, David Dubczak, and Chelsea Dubczak. Proud great-grandmother of Amelia, Luke, and Addison...

Aug 24, 2015

Age 88, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at home. Beloved wife of the late John A. Lenart. Loving mother of Karen Lenart. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin. Preceded in death by parents: Stanley and Tillie Kasprzycki, and siblings Joseph, Stanley, Phil (late Mary Ann) and Ann Kasprzycki. Rose was a devoted member of St. Columba...

Aug 23, 2015

Age 94, late of Hegewisch, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2015. Wonderful father of Sharon (Robert) Bruzek. Kind uncle of Joann Stash, Cynthia Swanson, Christine (Corey) Surrett and Darlene (David) Szczesniak. Loving great uncle to Steve, Jennifer, Heather and Brad. Preceded in death by wife Virginia Lustek (nee Flasinski); son Stephen Lustek and sisters: Josephine Stash and Mildred Bochenek. Special thanks to his caregiver...