Obituaries in Hickory Hills, IL

Rudolf G. Waldukat, age 85, U.S. Army Veteran, of Berwyn; Beloved husband of Mary Waldukat, nee Hrycaj, for 46 years; Loving father of Gerhard Waldukat, Andreas Waldukat, and Stefan (Ysobel) Waldukat;Visitation Friday, February 6, 2026, 9 A.M. to time of funeral service 11 A.M. at Lithuanian Evangel...

Loretta “Lor” Edlund, nee Winge, age 78, of Justice; Beloved wife of the late Delvan “Del” Edlund; Loving sister of Mark (Linda Leinweber) Winge; Dear aunt of Christine (Jim) Gribbin, Steve (Shelly) Edlund, Lisa (Nick) Negrelli, Jenny Winge and Mark Winge; Loving great aunt of many; Dearest daughte...

Candace J. Sorensen, nee DeRuiter, age 74, of Oak Lawn; Beloved wife of Roger Alan Sorensen for 41 years; Loving mother of Sheeanna Sorensen and Brandon (Kayla) Sorensen; Dearest grandmother of Zachary; Dear sister of Ralph DeRuiter, Jr. Memorial visitation Friday, January 16, 2026, 11 A.M. to time ...

Joanie Miller, born October 31, 1957 passed away peacefully at the age of 68 on January 18, 2026.Joanie spent most of her life in her hometowns of Hickory Hills & Justice, IL, and most recently resided in Bridgeview, IL at the time of her passing.Joanie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She ...

Robert “Bob” J. Umecker, Age 75, passed away suddenly and tragically on December 28, 2025. He was a devoted Mt. Greenwood area resident for most of his life, from his time as a St. Christina student, graduating in 1964, to his days playing softball in the park.As the proud owner of Umecker Concrete,...

Joan Ann Gregus (nee Dawczak) age 86, of Hickory Hills IL, passed away on December 10, 2025. Born in Chicago on July 31, 1939, Joan was the second child of Joseph and Anna (nee Domian) Dawczak’s four children: the late Rose Dawczak, Geraldine (the late Donald) Kirkilas, and the late Ronald (Judy) Da...

Linda Reedy, age 71, of Evergreen Park; Dearest daughter of the late Willard Reedy and the late Catherine Reedy, nee Kijewski; Loving sister of Kevin Reedy;Memorial visitation Saturday, December 20, 2025, 9:30 A.M. to time of Funeral Mass 11 A.M. at Our Lady at St. Germaine Church, 9711 South Kolin,...

Jerome J. Bronson; Beloved husband of the late Marlene R. Bronson, nee Graf; Loving father of Susan (Jeff) Schneider and Laura (Ken) Ishmael; Dearest grandfather of Gina (Tyler), Alexandria, Drake (April), Emily, and Alan; Great-grandfather of Drake, Jr. and Nixon;  Visitation Saturday, Novembe...

Mary E. Cuci, nee Durnik, age 63; Beloved wife of James A. Cuci for 40 years; Loving sister of Lauren (Nicholas) Simon and Jane (Glenn) Martinek; Dearest daughter of Jean Durnik, nee Zlahoda and the late Joseph Durnik; Dear aunt of Michael Simon and Andrey Simon, Alexandra (Christopher) Plettenber...

Ronald E. Pusko, age 81; Beloved husband of Patricia L. Pusko, nee Domagata for 54 years; U.S. Army Veteran;  Loving father of Steven (Lea) Pusko, Paul (Laura) Pusko, and Julie (Jason Wilkins) Pusko; Dear grandfather of Garrett Van Dorn, Olivia Van Dorn, Edward Pusko, and Eve Pusko; Loving bro...

Kevin J Bruggeman, drummer for numerous bands, driver and pit crew member for Norton Racing, Dante Racing, and Mean Green Demo Team Derby, passed away January 16th, 2026 at his ancestral home in Riverdale, IL, after some undiagnosed medical complications.Born in Chicago Heights, IL, he grew up on th...

Joseph L. Davis, age 69, of Hodgkins; U.S. Marine Veteran; Loving partner of the late Eileen McGreal for 34 years; Dearest brother of the late John Thomas Davis, MaryLynne “Peachie” (the late James) Zvonik, the late Virginia “Ginger” (Jerry) Grosh, and James Davis; Uncle of Zachary (Karen), Brandi ...