Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Van Henkelum Funeral & Cremation Services

7020 W 127Th St

Palos Heights, Illinois

GRACE McHALE Obituary

Grace M. McHale, nee Stepanek, age 84, of Palos Park. Beloved wife of the Late Edward A. McHale; fond Mother of James (Karen), Patrick , Shawn (Tracy) and the Late Edward McHale; grandmother of Angela, Tricia, Lisa, Jaclyn, Patrick, Justin, Shawn, Jr., Hanna, Lyndsey and the late Veronica; sister of Marion (the late Peter) Szumski and the Late Anthony (Elaine) Stepanek and Donald (Dorothy) Stepanek; loving friend of Lucy Zajaczkowski. Visitation Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Van Henkelum Funeral Home, 1 3401 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights (located in Westgate Commons Plaza). Prayer services Thursday 10:45 a.m. to St. Alexander Church. Mass 11:30 a.m. Entombment Queen of Heaven Mausoleum Hillside, IL. Member of Chicago South Elks Club and Former Volunteer St. Alexander Church Rectory. For information please call 708 448-3530 or www.vanhenkelum.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on May 31, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for GRACE McHALE

Not sure what to say?





2 Entries

pete woods

June 1, 2011

Jim,
I was very sorry to hear about your mother. My condolences to you and your family.
Pete Woods

Dick Post

May 31, 2011

My deepest sympathies for Grace's fanily.

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results

Make a Donation
in GRACE McHALE's name

Memorial Events
for GRACE McHALE

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Van Henkelum Funeral & Cremation Services

7020 W 127Th St, Palos Heights, IL 60463

How to support GRACE's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor GRACE McHALE's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more