Local Obituaries
Ellen Kano
February 13, 2021
“Ellen Yuri Kano, age 38, of Downers Grove, passed away peacefully at home on February 13th, 2021. Ellen was born in August of 1982 in Oak Park, IL to Kaz and Mari Kano.
Ellen is predeceased by her father, Kaz; and is survived by her mother, Mari; her younger brother, Konrad; and her three beloved children, Preston,...
Violet Morris
February 13, 2021
Violet Morris, passed away on February 13, 2021. Private services to be held.
Michele Flynn Aures
February 11, 2021
Michele Marie Flynn Aures, passed away on February 11, 2021. Private services to be held.
Antonia Perez Carillo
February 8, 2021
Antonia Perez Carrillo, Age 80 passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. Antonia is survived by her cherished children: Manuela (Juan Alba)Pérez, Ramon (María Guadalupe) Pérez, Manuel (Irene) Pérez, Ernestina (Hilario Mercado) Pérez, Honorio Pérez, Ricardo (Leticia Almaguer) Pérez, Abel Pérez, Azucena (Víctor Olvera) Perez, and Álvaro (Valentina) Pérez. Proud Grandmother of 38, Great grandmother...
Gregory Patterson
February 4, 2021
Gregory M. Patterson, passed away on February 4, 2021. Private services to be held.
Victor Lopez
January 21, 2021
Víctor Hugo López age, 56 entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 21, 2021 surrounded by his son, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
“Hugo” as he was called by his family and friends is survived by his cherished son, Victor López Jr., his siblings Flor María Flores, Uriel Alejandro López, Francisco Javier López, Juan Manuel...
Loretta Minderman
January 19, 2021
Loretta Denice Minderman (nee Riley) age 67, resident of Manteno, IL formerly of Chicago (Roseland), IL entered into eternal peace on January 19, 2021. Loving wife to Charles Richard Minderman of 46 years. Most cherished mother of Laura (Jason) Nienhouse, Katherine Hendrick, Charles (Tamarra) Minderman. Most adoring grandmother (Gigi) of Jacob, Lucas, Sydney, Brayden, Chase, Aiden and Paisley. Sister...
Ralph Brindisi
January 16, 2021
Ralph Brindisi, passed away on January 16, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Karen Merryfield
January 15, 2021
Karen A. Merryfield, passed away on January 15, 2021. Private services to be held.
Gamaliel Flores
January 14, 2021
Gamaliel Flores age 63, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Loving husband of Rosa Flores. Cherished father of Daniel Flores and Guadalupe Angela Flores. Dearest brother of Josafat, Naman, Asael, Jorge, Efrain and Eliel. Preceded in death by his parents +Eliel Flores & +Raymunda Reyes, his sister +Sarai Sotelo and his loving twins. Gamaliel will be...
Richard Castanedo
January 13, 2021
Richard Bernard Castanedo age 65, long time resident of Pilsen. He went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 13,2021. Rick was a devoted father to his son Rick Jr and his step daughters Maryjane Gamez and Melissa Sierra. He was a loving brother of John (Judy) Castanedo, Christine (Oracio) Ruiz, Linda (Jorge) Menchaca, Michael (Patricia) Castanedo, Toni. Loving...
Pedro Alvarez
January 10, 2021
Born on June 29, 1949 and passed away in peace on January 10, 2021. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of 44 years Mirna, his five children Julia, Maria, Patricia, Pedro, Carlos, and his 12 grandchildren.
Pedro was a loving husband; father, brother, uncle, God-father, and friend. He dedicated his life to his family,...
Kenneth Swain
January 10, 2021
Kenneth Steven Swain (March 5, 1947 – January 10, 2021), loving and endeared husband of 44 years to surviving wife and lifetime partner, Betsy V. Swain. Ken is also survived by his son Matthew Swain (Sasha), and stepchildren, Sara Vazquez (Victor Ceballos), Evan Gallegos and Arturo Vazquez (Sandra), and his grandchildren, Liliana and Jasper Swain, Robert, Julian and Noemi...
Leonel Bernal
January 9, 2021
Leonel Cano Bernal (Leo), age 83, passed away on January 9th, 2021 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Leo was born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico on June 24, 1937 to parents Juan Bernal & Luz Cano. At the age of 18 he became a soldier in the Mexican armed forces where he served for 3 years. In November...
Jerome Virva
December 23, 2020
Jerome Virva, passed away on December 23, 2020 at Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL. Anyone with information regarding family, please call 630-445-1439.
Evelyn Mendez
December 22, 2020
Evelyn Mendez, passed away on December 22, 2020. Private services to be held.
Ricardo Perez Jr.
December 19, 2020
Ricardo Antonio Perez Jr., age 22, Passed away on December 19, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.
Tito” as he was known to his family and friends is survived by his dear mother Beatriz, his father Ricardo (Leticia) Perez Sr., his brothers and sister: Miguel Ángel Perez, Kevin Bryan Perez, Jonathan Perez and Angie Perez. Tito was a grandson,...
Constance Rial
December 11, 2020
Constance G. Rial, passed away on December 11, 2020. Private services to be held.
Regina A. Sapinski
December 5, 2020
We announce with profound sadness the passing of Regina A. Sapinski, 90 years of age, on December 5th, 2020. Regina was the beloved wife to Eugene F. Sapinski Sr.; loving and devoted mother to Eugene F. Sapinski, John J. Sapinski, David T. Sapinski, Michael A. Sapinski, Judith A. Sapinski, Patrick F. Sapinski, and Tanya M. Serlovsky (Sapinski); grandmother to...
Laurie Wooden
December 3, 2020
Laurie Wooden passed away on December 3, 2020. Private services have been held.
