Obituaries

Chief Master Sergeant John T. Heger, Jr., 91; died peacefully December 27, 2023. He proudly served 35 years of military service, with 20 years as part of the National Guard Services. John was the NCOIC of H.F. Radio and member of the 264th Combat Communications Squadron. In 1953 John became…

John Francis Grealish, 68, of Chicago, passed away on December 6, 2023. John was predeceased in death by his parents, Patrick and Margaret Grealish; sister Peggy Mathes; brothers Peter Grealish and Patrick Grealish, and brothers-in-law Winfried Mathes and Paul Albert. He is survived by sister Mary Jo Albert, sisters-in-law Marge…

Patrick Kearns, 92; husband of the late Liz nee Gibbons; father of Edward J. and the late John P.; grandfather of Ashley, and the late Ian and Sean; Family and friends will gather for Mass of Christian Burial Monday, November 27, 11:30 AM at Immaculate Conception Church (Harlem & Talcott).…

William Frank Kapuscinski, 69; beloved son of the late Frank and Rosemary nee Pacer; cherished brother Karen Zielinski and the late Robert John; loving uncle of Cheryl, Jill, and Brad; dear great uncle of Elizabeth and Emily; fond nephew and cousin to many. Visitation Saturday, November 25, 9-11 AM at…

Patrick J. Foley, 74; devoted husband of the late Leana Levins; beloved son of the late Thomas A.(CFD) and Bernice A. Foley-King nee Moriarty; fond stepson of the late Thomas J. King (CFD); dear brother of James (the late Ted Johnson), Kathleen “Sissy” (the late Jim, CFD) Lynam, John (Diane…

Roger Heikkila, 75, retired Chicago Police officer; beloved husband of Kathleen “Kathy” (nee Rossi); loving father of Paul (Adriana), Scott, and Jill; devoted son of the late Shirley and Henry; dear son-in-law of the late Lillian and Romeo Rossi; fond brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many; avid bowler, passionate sports…

Barbara Kofshur nee Joeffrey; beloved wife of Michael; cherished mother of the late James; loving grandmother of Alana; dear sister of Deborah (Mark) Sobieszckyz; fond aunt of many; Family and friend will gather of a Memorial Mass, Thursday November 9 at 10 AM at St. Pascal Church (Melvina & Irving…

Una White nee Kelly, 84, native of Kilfenora, Co Clare, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Patrick; loving mother of Brian (Mary), Jimmy (Katie) and Danny (Bridget); cherished grandmother of Megan (Sean) O’Hehir, Katlin (Brian) Graney, Danny,  Michael, Jack, Elizabeth, Sean, Thomas, Connor; great-grandmother of Maggie, Emma and Lennon; dear…

Thomas A. Bockhol; loving husband of Stephanie nee Cornell; loving father of Terrance and Elizabeth; and cherished grandfather of Neason; Services Private