Prairie State Wire

Bernadine M. "Bernie" Kalinski (nee Such), 89, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Kalinski, passed away on March 2, 2025. She was the devoted mother of Richard (Laura) Kalinski, proud grandmother of Randi (Steve), Danielle (Danny), and Kristen (Matthew), and cherished great-grandmother of Aiden, Chelsea, Jacub, Faye, Allison, Jack, Grace, Dean, Oliver, and Quinn. Bernie was also a loving step-grandmother of Alexandra, Jorge, and Rosario, and a kind step great-grandmother of Alexi, Michael, Patrick, Isabel, and Sylvia. Born to the late Joseph and Bertha Such, she will be remembered fondly by her family and friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3-8 p.m., with the funeral on Friday. The service will take place at St. Damian Church following the funeral procession from Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park would be appreciated. Memories can be shared on Bernie's Tribute Wall at www.sheehyfh.com. Flowers or trees in memory of Bernadine can be sent through the floral store.

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