Beatriz Perez, age 48 passed away peacefully on Monday November 20, 2023 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Visitation: December 1, 2023 at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 West 59th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60629 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 family and friends will meet at Mother of the Americas/Iglesia Madre de las Americas. 2228 W. Whipple Street (Corner of Whipple and Cermak Road) for Celebration of Life/Mass at 10:00 a.m. ...Continue reading

Jim Schiltz, beloved husband, father, and follower of Christ passed away at the age of 87 from complications related to brain cancer. Jim was born April 5, 1936 in St. Joseph, MO to James Schiltz and Adelia Ruegsagger. He grew up in St. Jo and graduated LaFayette High School Class of '54. He went on to obtain a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Jim then joined Caterpillar Tractor and spent six years with their international division in Europe, Africa, and the ...Continue reading

Juan Antonio “Toño” Marrufo, of Chicago, was born on April 18, 1989 in San José de Morillitos, Durango, and passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2023 at the age of 34. He is best remembered for his infectious energy and his passion for music, whether it was dancing or playing his saxophone. Toño will also be remembered for his love of soccer, ready to start a pick-up game at a moments’ notice, but more importantly, the biggest Chivas fan.   Juan Antonio will now be reunited ...Continue reading

With heavy hearts, we honor the life of Alicia (Alice) Mendoza, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother whose unwavering love and infectious smile and laugh illuminated the lives of those around her. On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Alice passed away at 61 years old, surrounded by the embrace of her beloved family. Throughout the past 12 months, she courageously battled against the relentless grip of cancer with strength and unwavering determination. Even amidst her pain and ...Continue reading

Erika Lynn Wirtanen Pokorski, 54, of Yorkville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday early morning October 28, 2023. Erika was the beloved daughter of June C. Wirtanen and the late Philip L. Wirtanen. She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on December 6th, 1968. As her family moved frequently, Erika attended several schools in Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, and Illinois. She graduated from Naperville North high school in 1987. Erika received a Speech and Communications degree from ...Continue reading

Fred William "Bill" Graue, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 15th from a rapidly progressing form of Alzheimer’s.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Barb.  Loving father to Jennifer (Andrew) Wilson and Mark (Leslie) Graue. Proud grandfather to Everen Wilson.  Dear brother to Beth Parker and Jack Graue and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bill was a past employee of DeSoto Chemical Coatings, Continental Can, White Cap and Silgan ...Continue reading

Sam Balfour Wright, age 83 of Country Club Hills passed away on October 8, 2023. Sam was born on July 26, 1940 to Agustus Wright and Inez Advira Wright in Manchester, Jamaica and later emigrated to Chicago in the 1960s. He is survived by his daughter, Olivene Wright and cherished by his siblings: Aldith Wright, James Wright, Cecil Wright and Percy Wright; along with his beloved 3 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A man of strength, wisdom, and affluence in his family. Sam will be profoundly ...Continue reading

Antonia Compean Gonzalez Age 92 years of Chicago, Illinois passed away in her Chicago home on the morning of October 1, 2023. Pilsen was her home for over five decades. She was born in the town of Santa Maria, Texas, what is known as “El Valle”. Her mother’s last name was Rodriguez and her father’s name being Fernando Compean, which they were born in Matahuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was baptized in Mercedes, Texas and went to high school in La Feria, Texas. She migrated to Chicago in the ...Continue reading