Local Obituaries

December 31, 2021

March 17, 1957 – December 31, 2021

Mike Howatt passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 following a brave battle with cancer.  He was the loving son of Dorothy and Leroy “Bud” Howatt, beloved brother of Donald (Christine) Howatt and Lori Hubbard, devoted uncle of Kimberly Dienhart, Tracy (Travis) Reichter, Kelly Howatt, Paul Howatt, Riley Hubbard,...

December 24, 2021

Bertlette Ramsey passed away on December 24, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 23, 2021

Dan Wells, passed away on December 23, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 22, 2021

Baby Hone was born into eternal life on December 22, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 20, 2021

Jose R. Amador age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 20, 2021.

Jose is survived by his wife Maria Del Rocio Cruz de Amador and his nine children and grandchildren.

Visitation: Monday, December 27, 2021 at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 3:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Funeral...

December 18, 2021

December 22, 1942 – December 18, 2021

Edward “Ed” Herbert Davidson of Palos Park, IL was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He left us on December 18 th , 2021.

He leaves behind his wife Joyce (Nelson) of 57 years along with two daughters, Cindy Krasowski (William) and Judith Davidson (Thomas Brozek),...

December 18, 2021

Myrna Rodriguez Paluero, Age 74 from Woodridge, IL passed away on December 18, 2021. She was born on May 30, 1947 in Santa Ignacia, Tarlac, Philippines.

Myrna is survived by her devoted son Aries (Christine) Paluero, Adored granddaughters Alana Reese, Jordan Rose & Liliana Rey. Loving sister of Fe Gawat, Don Rodriguez, Conde Rodriguez & Abnir Rodriguez....

December 17, 2021

Debra P. Torres passed away on December 17, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 17, 2021

Barbara A. DiBrito, passed away on December 17, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 15, 2021

Tonya L. Lowery passed away suddenly on December 15, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 14, 2021

Manuela “Nellie” Cardenas age 94 passed into eternal life on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at her residence in Pilsen, Chicago, Illinois. She is survived by her dear children: Angelina Bologna, Ernestina Kruml, Roger Cardenas and Lisa Cardenas. Nellie is also survived by her six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter and a sister who resides in Mississippi. She...

December 13, 2021

†Socorro Rocha (también conocida como Coco, Socorrito). Nació a la vida: 5 de Marzo de 1937. Nació a la Vida Eterna: 13 de Diciembre de 2021.

Velación: Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois Viernes, 17 de Diciembre, 2021 3:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral: Sábado, 18 de Diciembre, 2021; familia, amigos/as y vecinos/as se encontrarán en...

December 12, 2021

Joel Goldstein, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 10, 2021

Leonard Harold Michaels, 82, of Lemont, and formerly of St. Charles, Warrenville and Sterling, IL passed away December 10, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

He was born on October 2, 1939 in Chicago, the son of Leonard and Harriett (Rosinski) Michaels.  He was united in marriage to Joyce Michaels on March 28, 1987 in West Chicago,...

December 7, 2021

Willie Slater passed away on December 7, 2021. Private services to be held.

December 2, 2021

Pamela Karban passed away on December 2, 2021. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 10 am until time of service, 11 am at Zarzycki Manor Chapels 8999 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.

December 1, 2021

Surrounded by family and friends, Janice Ann Stewart, died peacefully at home on December 1st, 2021. Jan, a proud Swede, was born to Oscar and Ina Westerlund on August 8, 1935 in Oak Park, Illinois. Her little sister, and best friend, Lynne Gehrke completed their family 12 years later. Jan attended Austin High School, Augustana Nursing School, and College...

November 26, 2021

JoAnn Graefen, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021 surrounded by family. Graveside service to be held 2pm, November 30, 2021 at Elmwood Cemetery, 2905 Thatcher Rd., River Grove.

November 17, 2021

Julio Escobar Casiano, passed away on November 17, 2021. Visitation Sunday 2-8pm at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St. Naperville.

November 14, 2021

Anthony Peternel passed away on November 14, 2021. Private services to be held