Salvador Torres, age 77, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2024 in Morelia, Michoacan, MX. Salvador lived a full life filled with hard work, integrity, and generosity. He was a beloved and well respected member of the Pilsen community in Chicago, and of his hometown of Villa Morelos in Michoacán, MX. Despite the challenges of his early years, he was determined to build a better life and future for himself and his family. With courage and resilience, he immigrated to the United States and ...Continue reading

Thomas Ward Lynch, 84, of Naperville passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2024. Tom bravely faced cancer another time, and was surrounded by the love of his family, creating countless special memories through his final months. Tom was born on August 26, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Mortimer and Arlene Lynch. The city gave him a love of things only Detroit can offer – from Coney Dogs to Better Made chips and Sanders fudge. He loved his home city and enjoyed reliving memories of people and ...Continue reading

Anthony Ernesto Ayala age 24 passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Visitation: Monday, June 24, 2024 at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Prayers at 9:30 a.m. at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162. Burial St. Mary Cemetery, 87th & Hamlin Avenue, Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805. ...Continue reading

 Robert Wayne Siegfried or more commonly Old Bob at 94 years old passed away peacefully next to his bride of 74 years Thelma Jean at their home at Brookeridge Airpark in Illinois on June 5th 2024.  Old Bob was born in Peoria, Il on July 1, 1929 to Samuel and Sophie Siegfried. Old Bob served in the Marine Corps as a young man, but as he said there after “once a Marine always a Marine”. In his dress blues he swept Thelma Anderson off her feet and in August of 1949 they married in Villa Park, ...Continue reading

We remember John Torres, whose spirit departed from us on June 10, 2024, at the age of 76. John was the beloved husband of Marietta Rotman Torres, the devoted father of JP and Augustine, and the loving brother of Dolores (Joe Gonzalez, Rick (Eva) Gomez), Ben Gomez (Eva Rivera), and the late Alfonso. John was the beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews, a friend of many, and Isa’s favorite Patito. John’s will to live was great, for 17 years he fought the good fight against all his medical ...Continue reading

Micaela Ibarra, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away peacefully in her home on June 9, 2024, in Chicago, IL, at the age of 94. Micaela is survived by her devoted children: Octavia Ochoa, Esteban Tinoco, and Anita Salgado, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Micaela leaves behind a legacy of love and leadership. She was recognized for her dedicated volunteer service to St. Procopius Church in Pilsen, where she served faithfully for 39 years. Micaela was ...Continue reading

Jesse David Garcia passed away peacefully at home at the age of 72 on May 31, 2024, after a terminal illness. Born in Chicago, IL to Epimenio Garcia and Dolores Acosta on September 23,1951. He lived in Pilsen on Allport Street with his mom (Grandma Nena to most) and siblings Lucille (Lucy) and Richard (Rick) until he met his future wife Maria (Janie).  They lived in the Pilsen neighborhood with their sons Robert, Nicholas, Paul, Jesse Jr and David until they moved to Cicero, IL.  They ...Continue reading

James Arthur Coates Sr., age 76 passed away May 24, 2024 in Merriville, IN. He is survived by his wife Adrianne Coates (nee VanDeNorth), daughter Mary Ellen Coates, son James (Giovanni Duran) Coates Jr., and grandson Alexander Coates as well as sister Donna (Glenn) Waltman and many nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn (nee Bowers) and siblings, LaBerta (Ed) Nehs, Marillyn (Mac) Roberts and Russell (Norma) Bowers. James was a proud Alumnus of the ...Continue reading

Antonio "Tony" Santiago (Valerie), born on March 17, 1954 was a loving son to the late† Carlos and †Antonia Santiago; a loving and caring brother to †Juanita (†Jose), †Marcial (Grace), †Angelita (Enrique), †Carlos Jr. (Juanita), †Jorge (Luz), Rosalinda (Miguel), Raul (Maria), Margarita, Gloria, Lorenzo; Godfather and adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a loyal friend to many.  Tony and his family were long time Pilsen Residents, they owned and operated Flor De Mexico Grocery ...Continue reading