Ramona Rivera, 80 years old, was born August 26, 1939, to her parents, Elena Rojas (deceased) and Ramon Garcia (deceased).  She was called home to her Heavenly Father on the morning of Saturday, May 9, 2020, in Chicago, IL.Ramona married her friend and love, Ruben Rivera, who preceded her in death in 1974; her sons, Baby Jimmy Rivera (1958) and James Joseph Rivera (2000) preceded her in death; her only sister, Isabel Guerrero (1971) preceded her in death.Ramona was the loving and patient ...Continue reading

Antonia Vargas is survived by her loving husband Bernardino Vargas, her cherished children Eleticia Simental, Evangelina (Jesús) Duron, Paulino (María Guadalupe) Vargas, Santos (Rosa) Vargas, Guadalupe Vargas, Ramiro (Norma) Vargas and José Cruz (Mayra) Vargas. Proud Grandmother of 24 grandchildren and Great Great Grandmother of 44 great grandchildren. Antonia was proceeded in death by her son: †Rodrigo Vargas.Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the visitation will be private. A Memorial Mass will ...Continue reading

Donald Howard Dornbrock, passed away on March 2, 2020. US Air Force Veteran. Proud father of the late Jacob Allan Dornbrock, who preceded his father in death on May 25, 1986. We will gather at Farkas Funeral Home 3201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet at 1pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 for burial at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.  For info: 630-445-1439. ...Continue reading

Reynaldo Colon, passed away on May 3, 2020. Private services to be held. ...Continue reading

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Joseph ”Bud” Connelly Jr., Age 83 of Lombard, Illinois at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.  Bud passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 with staff by his side.  He had contracted COVID-19 after being in declining health due to Parkinson’s disease.Bud was born on March 11, 1937 in Chicago to Edwin and Irene (Rowan) Connelly. He was an altar boy at his local parish while growing up.  He worked at ...Continue reading

John Ruiz, passed away on May 2, 2020. US Army Veteran. Cherished husband of the late Harriet M. (nee Metropoulos). Devoted father of Marco and Michael (Michelle) Ruiz. Proud grandfather of Mariah. Loving brother of Carmen and Nana Ruiz. Funeral Service 11 am Friday, May 8, 2020 at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Rd., Hillside (Corner of Mannheim & Roosevelt). Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 12 Noon until 3 pm. For info: (630) 445-1439. ...Continue reading