Local Obituaries
William J. Linklater (Joe)
February 1, 2025
William J. Linklater (Joe) passed away on February 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on June 3, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to William John Linklater and Jean Connell Linklater of LaGrange, Illinois, both of whom were lawyers. He is survived by his cherished wife, Dorothea D. Linklater, nee Ash, his sister Margaret Van Dagens,...
Diana Wilson
January 29, 2025
Diana Wilson passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at The Vineyard Church of Hyde Park, 5333 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago from 1-3 pm.
Angelita Medrano
January 19, 2025
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3 pm to 8 pm at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington Street in Naperville. Everyone is invited to meet directly at St. Therese of Jesus Catholic Church, 271 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for Mass at 11:30 am.
Betty J. Matz
January 16, 2025
Betty J. Matz (nee Melton) devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Betty was a long time resident of Downers Grove. She was born on February 13, 1934 in Blue Island, Illinois. She graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in 1951. She was married to the late Edward Matz...
Michael Mekhael
January 11, 2025
Michael Mekhael passed away suddenly on January 11, 2025. Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 am Thursday, January 16, 2025 at St. Mark Coptic Church, 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge. Burial will take place at Clarendon Hills Cemetery 6900 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL.
Timothy Stephen Powers
January 3, 2025
Tim was a kind and loving son, brother, father uncle and great uncle who befriended many. Tim attended St. Edwards Grade School and then IVC High School where he was a talented wrestler and enjoyed his self made skateboard ramps in the back of the house along the river. In whatever feat he was attempting, Tim was all in.
Life changed...
Rosario (Rose) Anderson
November 26, 2024
Rosario (Rose) Cruz Barcelo Anderson, age 82, passed away at her home in Westmont, IL after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on November 26, 2024. Born on May 3, 1942, in Chicago, IL third oldest of 10 children to Raphael Barcelo & Simona Ramirez Barcelo.
After marrying in 1976 to Richard E. Anderson where they...
Jesus Carranza
November 20, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Gregory Carranza , 49 years old of Chicago, Illinois, on November 20, 2024 due to respiratory complications. Jesus passed peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a life marked by strength, laughter, and an unwavering spirit that will never be forgotten....
Robert Sobeck
November 19, 2024
Robert Matthew Sobeck, age 26 of Naperville, IL passed away on Sunday November 19, 2024. He is survived by his parents, Robert John Sobeck and Michelle Lorraine Sobeck (nee Lynch), siblings, Kalene (Josh) Rageth and James Sobeck, grandparents, James (Madelyn) Lynch, nephew, Caleb, niece, Delaney and many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his...
Adolfo Ramirez
November 17, 2024
Adolfo Ramirez Jr. Born into Life on July 16, 1966 in Chicago IL. Loving son of the late Rosa Gutierrez Ramirez and the late Adolfo Ramirez. He was Born into Eternity the morning of November 17, 2024 in Chicago. He is survived by his sister, Veronica Ramirez. Loving uncle of Cullen Reynolds. Adolfo was also surrounded by many cousins...
Tirso Geronimo
November 14, 2024
Tirso N. Geronimo Jr. passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Private services to be held.
Darrell McCoy
November 13, 2024
Darrell R. McCoy passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024. Private services to be held.
Gerardo Moreno
November 8, 2024
Gerardo Moreno passed away at the age of 52 years of age on Friday November 8, 2024 from complications involving his health in Chicago, Illinois. Gerardo was a caring, loving and nurturing son, brother, uncle and friend. He was well loved in life by all that knew him. Gerardo had a big heart and was always giving kind words...
Budimka Djurdjevic
November 2, 2024
We remember Budimka Djurdjevic, whose spirit departed from us on November 02, 2024 at the age of 85. Born on May 02, 1939 in Velike Pcelice, Kragujevac to her parents Dragoslav and Milostija (Dimitrijevic) Djurdjevic, she then immigrated to America where she spent the bulk of her life in the Chicagoland area, until finally making the decision...
Josef Schwarz
October 30, 2024
Josef Schwarz passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Private services will be held.
Jose Raymundo
October 29, 2024
Jose “Pupa” Raymundo 08/29/1939 – 10/29/2024 Jose “Pupa” Raymundo beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed peacefully surrounded by all of those who loved him. He and his siblings were raised by a single mother. He grew up in Mexico City, with only a 3rd grade education and started working at the age of ten...
Wendy Sue Witmer
October 19, 2024
Wendy S. Witmer, age 62 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away October 19, 2024. She was born February 19, 1962, in Hinsdale, IL. Wendy has lived in Downers Grove the majority of her life. She did leave immediately after high school to join the U.S. Navy. After completing her duties in the Navy she returned to Downers Grove...
