All Obituaries

Barbara A. Kopera nee Mazurek, age 80 years, passed away peacefully after seeing her devoted son. beloved wife of the late Thomas F. Kopera; loving mother of Tony (Paula) Kopera, and the late Tom (Dawn) Kopera; cherished grandmother of Tommy "TJ", Dominic, John, Marisa, and Adam Visitation Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. , Funeral Service 1:30 p.m. at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home 11028 Southwest Hwy. Palos Hills, IL 60465. Interment...

Gerald Edward Valha, age 83 years. Passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 Beloved Father of Karen (Troy) Goesel, Michael ( Javier Raices) Valha, and Laurie (Jeff) Knize Cherished Grandfather  of  Jayme and Maddie Goesel, and Joshua and Abbey Knize. Family and friends will gather for a committal service on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.  at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 27034 South Diagonal Road, Elwood, IL 60421

Beverly Pasek, 97, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away April 22, 2023, in Venice, FL. She was born to the late Francis Robert and Adele Bauer, March 2, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois. She married the late Edward Pasek in 1947, and they lived in Chicago before relocating to Oak Forest, IL. Beverly is survived by two children: David (Kimberly), of Cherokee Village, AR, and Steven (Carolyn), of Venice, FL. She is survived by four grandchildren, Stephanie, Alyssa, Nicole and Gregory and three...

Michael D. Graham, 54, residing in Saint John, IN was brought to rest on May 5, 2023. June 07, 1968 - May 5, 2023 Beloved and devoted father of Michael, Caroline, Abigail and Kevin Graham. Loving husband to Lisa nee Eich of 31 years. Devoted son of Bonita nee Broda and the late Richard Graham. Son in law to Sandy and the late Robert Eich. Caring brother of Therese (Jim) Wohlever, Richard (Deb), Timothy (Nancy), and Michele McGrath. Brother in law to Nichole and Rich Ross. Proud Uncle to...

Robert Babcock, of Mokena, IL formerly of Richton Park, age 90 year, passed away on March 14, 2023 Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean  nee Boettger; loving father of Janis (Kyle) Racine and the late Jane Marie (John) Narcissi; Cherished grandfather of John Francis Narcissi and Lauren ( Michael) Dixon; proud great-grandfather of Kane Dixon; dearest brother of Richard (Patricia) Babcock; dear uncle of Alicia (Allan)Babcock. Family and friends will gather for a visitation on...

Robert J. Ritchie , age 72 years , passed away on December 22, 2022  Resident of Tinley Park, IL. Proud  U.S. Navy Veteran. Loving father of Brian (Stacy) Ritchie and Jennifer (Jacen) James; proud grandfather of Colin and Shawn James, and Joshua and Addison Ritchie; devoted son of Rita nee Schwaller and the late Robert E. Ritchie; dearest brother of Barbara (the late Emil) Millas, Edward (the late Karen Crowley and the late Kathy McCann) Ritchie, Daniel (Diane)...

Peter J. Schwellenbach passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022 in Park Ridge, Illinois, age 60 yrs. young; cherished son of the late John W. Schwellenbach and Mary C. nee Gannon ( the late Allan D.) Bethe , loving brother of John, Paul (Christie),Tim (Joanne) , David (Michele),  Andrew ,and the late Mary Beth and Robert Schwellenbach; dearest uncle of ten and great-uncle of four. Peter is also survived by his loving stepfamily.  Services and Interment will be...

Arvin A. Stege Age 90 years, U.S. Army veteran of Korean War. Long-time resident of Matteson, recently residing in Varna, Illinois, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Ruth N. (nee Seehausen) ;  loving father of Susan (William) Kennedy, Sandra (Mark) Isaac, the late Thomas (Diane) Stege; cherished grandfather of Bill Kennedy, Katherine (Clint) Paraday, Andrew Stege, Tracey (Matt) Travis, Erik Kennedy, Brandon (Tracy) Isaac, Debra...

ANASTACIO S. FABIAN  Loving Husband to Eloisa Fabian (Nana, Grandma, Abuela)  Beloved Father to Anastacio (Alicia) Fabian Jr., Annette ( Steven) Campione, and Julio (Susie) Fabian. Cherished Grandfather to Gina Campione, Nicholas Fabian, Jessica Campione, Sarai Fabian, Lida Fabian, Valentina Fabian, Eloisa Fabian, Jeremiah Fabian, and Josiah Fabian. Adored Great Grandfather to Azalea Fabian and...

Raymond S. Lezon, Jr.  age 70 years, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 21, 2022,  Resident of Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Jan nee Cascio; devoted dad to Christine (Steven) Kwasiborski, Raymond S. III (Jen) Lezon, Laura (Joseph) Nincevich, Lisa (Jason) Dyrda; loving grandpa and pops to Sam, Ava, Cole, Ben, Andrew, Nathan, Trent, Lexi, Joey, Giada and Holly; dearest son of the late Evelyn Kubas and Raymond (the late Celeste) Lezon; dearest brother of Wayne (Kathie)...