Obituaries December 7, 2023
ROBERT K. ADAIR Robert K. Adair passed away peacefully at home November 30. He was the beloved husband for 62 years to Charlene (nee Gruzalski); loving father of Scot (Virginia) Adair and Bryan Adair; dear grandfather of Scot Adair Jr. and Robert Michael Adair; fond brother of Ronald (Carol) Adair and uncle to Donna, Ronald,…
Obituaries November 30, 2023
DAVID BOTELLO David Botello, 43, passed away peacefully on November 25 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. David is survived by his wife, Ewa (Lazowska); his son, Matthew; mother, Roxanne Botello, and mother-in-law, Lodzia. Also survived by maternal grandmother, Gloria Pearl, aunts, uncle and many relatives and friends. David was born on August 29, 1980, in Chicago.…
Obituaries November 23, 2023
PHILLIP P. CHAPUT Phillip P. Chaput, age 86, passed away October 31. US Navy Veteran. Beloved husband of Geri G. Chaput (nee Kolacki); loving father of Richard (Karen) Chaput, Mark (the late Michelle) Chaput, Cheryl (Dennis) Sutkowski and Adrienne (James) Boothe; dear grandfather of Jessica Chaput, Sean (Jordan) Chaput, Nichole Chaput, Anna Boothe and Amberlynn…
Obituaries November 16, 2023
ANNIE DERDAK Annie Derdak (nee Casey), beloved wife of the late Peter Derdak, passed away peacefully November 8. Visitation was held November 10 at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th street just west of Harlem) until time of Prayers. Procession from the funeral home to St. Fabian Church for Mass. Annie will be…
Obituaries November 9, 2023
EDWARD FRANK ANDJULIS Edward Frank Andjulis, long time resident of Summit, late of Bolingbrook, passed away October 31. Proud Air Force Veteran. He was the beloved husband of the late June Andjulis; loving father of Edward (Gail) and cherished grandfather of Bailey and Emley; fond brother of Larry (Kathy) Andjulis and the late Patricia (late…
Obituaries November 2, 2023
ELIO ALBERTINI Elio Albertini, age 93, peacefully passed away October 25, Husband of 63 years to Teresa (ne´e Ionni); father to Emilio (Trish), Maria Hill (Reid), Maria Antonietta Albertini (predeceased) and beloved grandfather to Francesca, Alexander, and Theodore. Elio emigrated to the United States in 1957 from Castel di Lama, a municipality within the Province of…
Veteran journalist Charles Richards, longtime owner of The Regional News, dies
By Bob Bong Charles Richards, a veteran community journalist whose family owned The Regional News from 1947 to 2014, passed away Thursday at his Palos Heights home. The Regional News was founded in 1941 and is the oldest business in Palos Heights. Its original coverage area was Palos Heights and Palos Park. Mr. Richards’ father,…
Obituaries October 26, 2023
EVELEEN “BUNNY” BETTINARDI Eveleen “Bunny” Bettinardi, 88, of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023, surrounded by her children and their families. She was a devoted and loving wife to Donald Bettinardi for over 50 years, who preceded her in death in 2005, and never ceased expressing her deep love and desire to…
Obituaries October 19, 2023
RYSZARD ZDZISLAW BARAN Ryszard Zdzislaw Baran passed away October 4, at the age of 68 in Hinsdale, Illinois. After being hospitalized for over two months, he finally succumbed to his illnesses and ended his battle peacefully surrounded by family. Ryszard leaves to mourn his wife of 45 years, Gabriela; daughter, Joanna (Lukasz) Glazer of Bridgeview,…
Memorial Services for late Summit Trustee Karen J. Wasko to be held next week
By Carol McGowan Family and friends will gather next week to pay their respects during a celebration of life for late Summit Trustee Karen J. Wasko. Wasko passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 17, after she and her husband, former Summit Fire Chief Robert (Bob) Wasko were involved in a traffic accident on their way…
Obituaries October 12, 2023
PETER STEVE BARTOSZEK Peter Steve Bartoszek, 24, passed away September 22. Cherished and beloved son of Maria (nee Zieder) and Jan Bartoszek; dearest brother of the late Kathrine “Kasia” Bartoszek; treasured grandson of the late Aniela and the late Jozef Zieder and the late Elzbieta and the late Stefan Bartoszek; lovingly survived by aunts, uncles,…
Obituaries October 5, 2023
ARCHDIOCESAN BISHOP KEVIN M. BIRMINGHAM Most Rev. Kevin M. Birmingham, auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago and former secretary to Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. He was 51 years old, a few days shy of his 52nd birthday. Birmingham was born on Oct. 7, 1971…
Obituaries September 28, 2023
DOROTHY “DOTTIE” GIERACH Dorothy A. “Dottie” Gierach (nee Bonner), 101, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Honorable Will Gierach (1999). Loving mother of Sharon (Ed) Schussler, James (Melissa) Gierach, Beverly (Tim) Siemers, Marilyn Gierach and Marcia Gierach. Cherished grandmother of Brian and Debbie; Julie, Laura and…
Obituaries September 21, 2023
NATHALIE DELORES HARAN Nathalie Delores Haran (nee Trezbiatowski), age 84, passed away September 5. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Haran; cherished daughter of the late Susie (nee Wierzba) and the late Henry Trezbiatowski; loving sister of Susan Proskey, the late Rose Marie Wawroski, the late Gerald Trezbiatowski, the late Bernadette (the late Selvio) DeAngeles,…
Obituaries September 14, 2023
MARIA FRAGOSO Maria Fragoso (nee Esparza) age 97, of Chicago, Clearing community, passed away peacefully August 28, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Sebastian Fragoso; loving mother of Juan (Carmen) Fragoso, Rosa (Leopoldo) Ramirez, Michael (Miroslava) Fragoso and the late Bertha (late Leo) Villarreal; dearest grandmother of Leo, Bertha,…
Obituaries August 31, 2023
JAMES “JIM” MICHAEL JOSEPH ARDOVITCH James Michael Ardovitch, 87, passed away peacefully August 26, surrounded by his family. He was a Navy veteran. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary of 61 years; children Mary Ann (Jim) Minick, Patricia (Bill) Scott, Joseph, grandchildren; Quincy (Nicole), Joseph (Sarah), Adam, Billy (Tina), Mark, Angela, Matt, Alexis,…
Obituaries August 31, 2023
DOROTHY A. DUBIEL Dorothy A. Dubiel, of Chicago, Clearing community, graced this earth for 94 years, passed away August 17. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward W. Dubiel; loving mother of Suzanne (Dennis) Mola, Paul Dubiel, Claudia (Dan) Olson and Edward Dubiel; cherished grandmother of Rachel Mola, David (Lauren) Mola, Eric Olson,…
Justice lights village Christmas trees
By Carol McGowan Justice village officials spent a few minutes before their board meeting last week to celebrate the holiday season by lighting the village Christmas tree and other decorated trees in front of the village hall. Mayor Kris Wasowicz lit the tree and wished everyone a wonderful holiday season. After the tree lighting, the…
Beds Plus to hold ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ pop-up bar in Brookfield
George Bailey is coming to Brookfield for the Beds Plus third annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” pop-up bar. Come and get your wings from Nick to help those in need of “a couple of decent rooms and a bath.” Beds Plus works to reduce and end homelessness in your community. The pop-up event is set…
Consultant backs Willow Springs on zoning of LTHS parcel
By Steve Metsch All for one and one for all was the theme of last week’s community meeting held at the Willow Springs Village Hall. Concerned residents, politicians from the village and surrounding communities joined in their opposition to any industrial development of a parcel of land in the village owned by the Lyons Township…
2 men charged in shooting of Bedford Park cop
By Bob Bong A Blue Island man was charged last week with attempted murder in the shooting of a Bedford Park police officer in the early morning hours of November 26. Raul Perez, 24, of Blue Island, was charged with one count of attempted first degree murder of a police officer, one count of attempted…
Cool Kids see Santa
. Several dozen special-needs boys and girls were let in early at the Midway Chamber of Commerce’s annual Snack With Santa, held earlier this month at Mayfield Banquets. The special time was the brainchild of the Midway Cool Kids Club, a social club founded earlier this year by Geno Randazzo of All Exterior Contractors. The…
Palos 118 school board member honored for continued learning
Pam Paris, a member of the Palos School District 118 Board of Education, has been recognized by the Illinois Association of School Boards for her participation in a number of professional development and leadership activities during her service as a school board member. IASB recognizes school board members who show a dedication and desire to learn more about local school governance, adding to their leadership skills, knowledge of state and national educational issues, and commitment to serving in trust of their community and their students. Paris acquired 40 credits to earn IASB’s Board Leader Recognition status. Because of Paris’ ongoing commitment to…
Nazareth Academy girls’ art on religious Christmas cards
. From staff reports . Two local girls are among four students at Nazareth Academy whose works of art are available on the CSJ (Congregation of St. Joseph) Ministry of the Arts website for free download Christmas cards. “These four incredible art students have become part of the tradition honored by the CSJ Sisters to…
Pekau encourages discussions between residents and officials
By Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau was philosophical about local and national politics. During the Dec. 4 village board meeting, he relayed a story about some events he recently attended and how he got to know some high-profile politicians in a more relaxed setting, and he encouraged residents of Orland Park to do…
Openlands grant brings 40 new trees to Justice park
From staff reports A total of 40 new trees were recently planted at Commissioners Park in Justice thanks to an Openlands TreePlanters Grant awarded to the Justice Park District. Over 50 people gathered on October 28 to participate in the tree planting event, including community members, volunteers, Openlands staff, Justice Park District staff and commissioners,…
High 5 Heights retail shop opens in Palos Heights
By Kelly White The first retail store to train, employ, sell products made by adults with special needs opened its doors in Palos Heights. The store, called, High 5 Heights at 12213 S. Harlem, Palos Heights, provides a new era of opportunity for adult students with special needs within the District 218 community. High 5…