South Suburban Death Notices, Week of August 8

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information.

Becvar Funeral Home

Rosemary P. (Benson) Wilbur
Cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 3
Born: Oct. 5, 1930
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 11
Funeral Mass: Aug. 12

Steven J. Doorneweerd
Born: Jan. 25, 1970
Died: July 30, 2022
Celebration of Life: Aug. 20

George E. Olson
U.S. Army and Air Reserves veteran
Born: Oct. 12, 1936
Died: Aug. 4, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 11

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Beverly-Ridge Funeral Home

Irene E. (Boardman) Skrip
Born: Aug. 3, 1942
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 9
Funeral Mass: Aug. 10

Genevieve “Jean” “Dolly” (Swanson) Downey
Born: Oct. 29, 1925
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Aug. 12

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Chapel Hill Gardens South

Patsy Maki
Born: July 8, 1931
Died: July 28, 2022
Graveside Service: Aug. 11

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home

Lois Louise Skowronski (Coco)
Born: March 20, 1949
Died: Aug. 4, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 10
Funeral Mass: Aug. 11

Sophia Metevia (Dwornik)
Retired from U.S. Steel after 40 years
Born: Feb. 7, 1921
Died: Aug 6, 2022
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Aug. 10

Curley Funeral Home

Mary Therese "Terry" Walter (Okon)
Born: Feb. 10, 1951
Died: Aug. 4, 2022
Memorial Visitation and Service: Aug. 9

Mary Pilny
Born: Oct. 28, 1936
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 10
Funeral Mass: Aug. 11

Theresa Ann Duddleston (Smith)
Born: Jan. 15, 1947
Died: Aug. 3, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 9
Funeral Mass: Aug. 10

Hann Funeral Home

Stanley W. Suho
Born: Oct. 18, 1941
Died: Aug. 7, 2022
Visitation and Service: Aug. 11

Mary Dragozetic
Born: Aug. 16, 1928
Died: Aug. 3, 2022
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial: Aug. 10

Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Home

Eugene V. Matern
Born: Nov. 15, 1931
Died: July 23, 2022
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial: Aug. 12
Livestream of the funeral mass available beginning at 3 p.m.

Hickey Memorial Chapel

Phyllis E. Welling (Trafford)
Born: June 8, 1924
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Aug. 13

Kerry Funeral Home

Margaret Diane “Margie” Valadez (Vargas)
Proud graduate of Our Lady of Guadalupe
and St. Michael’s High School,
worked in office administration at
Waste Management and Torvac, Inc.
Born: Nov. 25, 1947
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Arrangements pending

Robert John Stadler
Korean War-era veteran, U.S. Navy
Visitation: Aug. 14
Service: Aug. 15

Kosary Funeral Home

Daniel George Ramirez
Born: Jan. 12, 1971
Died: Aug. 4, 2022
Memorial Gathering: Aug. 11

Kurtz Goodale Memorial Chapel

Frank James Hochman
Pipefitter for Local #597 and
Frankfort baseball coach
Born: Dec. 15, 1971
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation and Service: Aug. 11

Mary Sidler (Homerding)
38-year employee of Federal Signal in University Park
Memorial Visitation and Service: Aug. 11

Lack and Sons Funeral Home

Barbara Jo Eaglebarger (Bauman)
Dedicated Elvis fan,
cherished by multiple generations
Born: Dec. 31, 1941
Died: July 28, 2022
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Aug. 20

Lawn Funeral Home

Teresa Appleby
Born: Sept. 13, 1944
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 9
Funeral Mass: Aug. 10

Mary Ann Polanski (LaPorte)
Born: July 20, 1928
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 9
Service: Aug. 10

Todd M. Swaw
Born: Nov. 2, 1964
Died: August 3, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 10
Service: Aug. 11

Mary Ann Polanski (LaPorte)
Born: July 20, 1928
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 9
Service: Aug. 10

Todd M. Swaw
Born: Nov. 2, 1964
Died: Aug. 3, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 10
Service: Aug. 11

Maher Funeral Home

Nancy Canellis, 89
Chicago South Side native,
proud graduate of Mundelein College,
CPS teacher for 38 years,
avid pianist who performed at Orchestra Hall
and accomplished painter
president of the St Helen's Women’s Philoptochos Society,
past-president of the
Greek Women's University Club,
active Sts. Constantine and Helen Orthodox member
Visitation: Aug. 9, Trisagion Service 5 p.m.
Service: Aug. 10

Markiewicz Funeral Home

Norman A. Kwak
Prior co-owner of Nortech Telecommunications,
former employee employed at Sweetheart Cup,
Englewood Electric and Illinois J. Livingston,
past board member of Anixter Center,
created Palos Hospital nursing scholarship,
supported Fisher House Foundation,
Little Sisters of the Poor,
YMCA Camp Independence, and
Boy Scouts of America
Born: May 26, 1948
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation and Funeral Mass: Aug. 10

Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home

Joseph Vargas
Loving father of 11,
grandfather and great-grandfather to many
Born: June 21, 1925
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 11
Mass of Christian Burial: Aug. 12

Richard J. Modell Funeral Home

Genevieve P. Atkenson
Proud grandmother of 19,
great-grandmother of 12
Born: Sept. 18, 1926
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation and Rosary Service: Aug. 10
Funeral Mass: Aug. 11

Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home

Philip Lipinski
Born: Jan. 28, 1948
Died: Aug. 2, 2022
Visitation and Service: Aug. 11

Teresa Simutis
Born: Jan. 10, 1941
Died: Aug. 2, 2022
Visitation and Service: Aug. 10

Panozzo Bros Funeral Home

Kevin Schurwanz, 56
Graduate of Bloom Trail High School,
employee of Whiting Corp.,
diehard Chicago Blackhawks and Cubs fan
Visitation and Service: Aug. 10

Thomas Huidobro
Proud 1973 graduate of Marian Catholic High School
human resources director of
CNA Insurance Technologies
Memorial Visitation and Services: Aug. 13

Eloy Garcia
Journeyman for Chicago Heights School Dist. 206
Visitation: Aug. 12
Funeral Mass: Aug. 13

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home

Elaine O'Connor (Dodge)
Born: June 23, 1948
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 12
Funeral Mass: Aug. 13

Kathleen "Kathy" L. McGonagle (Funk)
Born: April 23, 1945
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 11
Funeral Mass: Aug. 12

Angeline "Chickie" Clark
Born: June 25, 1932
Died: Aug/ 2, 2022
Memorial Visitation and Service: Aug. 20

Ryan Tews Funeral Home

Gladys M. Schneider (Edman)
Proud graduate of Calumet High School and
MacCormac Junior College
with a degree in music education,
world traveler, member of
South Suburban Linnea Society
Born: June 11, 1930
Died: Aug. 7, 2022
Visitation and Service: Aug. 13

Fred D. Mayer
Blue Island High School Class of 1953
U.S. Army veteran,
retired HR accountant at R.R.Donnelley,
lifelong White Sox fan,
recipient of many Home Beautification Awards
Born: June 18, 1935
Died: August 4, 2022
Memorial Visitation and Service: Aug. 11

Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home

Lottie A. Paradise (Waliczek)
Visitation: Aug. 12
Funeral Mass: Aug. 13

Rita M. O'Donnell
Visitation: Aug. 10
Funeral Mass: Aug. 11

Bob L. Cerf
Visitation: Aug. 11
Funeral Mass: Aug. 12

Thornridge Funeral Home

Mary Jane Reilly
Retired Matteson School District 159 teacher
with over 30 years of dedicated service,
Proud aunt of 14, great-aunt of 12
Born: May 12, 1946
Died: Aug. 7, 2022
Visitation: Aug. 11
Funeral Mass: Aug. 12

Vandenberg Funeral Home

Fred D. Wolak
Born: July 10, 1923
Died: Aug. 6, 2022
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial: Aug. 15

Gary Dee Morin
U.S. Army Veteran - 101st Airborne
1st Battalion 21st Artillery
1st Cavalry Division Korea 1962-1965,
ready-mix driver for Prairie Material (43 years),
volunteer firefighter for 20 years for the
Posen Fire Department where
he retired as assistant chief in 1987
Born: July 3, 1945
Died: Aug. 5, 2022
Visitation and Service: Aug. 13
Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
with full military honors