Local Obituaries
Alexander Prior
May 15, 2020
Alexander Bryant Prior finally made his way home on May 15, 2020. Let’s not mourn but be happy and joyous that we were lucky enough to know such an amazing soul. He had two places he called home, Mississippi and Chicago, both of which he was known everywhere. You couldnt walk in a place without someone knowing Alexx. If...
Martha Gutierrez
May 15, 2020
Martha M. Gutierrez, born into life March 26,1951 in El Salto, Jalisco. Loving daughter of Maria Reyes Amante Noriega and the late Jose Dolores Gutierrez Moreno. She was born into eternity on the morning of May 15, 2020 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Antonio Gutierrez. Her children Anthony (Carolyn) Gutierrez, Malaquias Gutierrez, Alejandro Gutierrez,...
Ramon Martinez-Pompa
May 13, 2020
Ramón Martínez-Pompa
4/23/1948 – 5/13/2020
La Villita
Ramón Martínez-Pompa nació a la vida el 23 de Abril 1948, hijo de † Ramón Martínez y †María Pompa. Nació a la eternidad el día 13 de Mayo del 2020, en el hospital ‘Mercy’, en la ciudad de Chicago. Le sobrevive su esposa, la señora Beatriz...
Margaret Pollnitz
May 12, 2020
Margaret L. Pollnitz-Lumpkins, passed away on May 12, 2020. Private services to be held.
Alicia Giannetto
May 11, 2020
Alicia M. Giannetto, passed away on May 11, 2020. Private services to be held.
Ramona Rivera
May 9, 2020
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...
Celestino Rios
May 9, 2020
Celestino Rios Corral passed away at the age of ninety-one (91) on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his home in Chicago, IL with his daughter and granddaughter by his side. Celestino was born in San Jose de la Boca, Durango, Mexico and is preceded in death by his wife, Manuela Chaidez Rios; parents, Jose Rios Zepeda and Asuncion Corral...
Darlene Cordova
May 5, 2020
Darlene Cordova, passed away on May 5, 2020. Private services to be held.
Nathan Hadwen
May 4, 2020
Nathan S. Hadwen, passed away on May 4, 2020. Private services to be held.
John Ruiz
May 2, 2020
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 &...
Alvin Hillmer
April 30, 2020
Alvin C. Hillmer, passed away on April 30, 2020. Private burial will be held at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Burr Ridge at a later date.
Edwin “Bud” Connelly
April 29, 2020
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...
Gary Switzer
April 29, 2020
Gary Albert Switzer, age 79, of Naperville, IL, passed away on April 29, 2020 in Westmont, IL. Gary was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to Carl and Josephine (nee Bulai) Switzer on January 14, 1941. Gary’s family moved to the United States when he was age 11, and he later graduated from Walsh College of Accountancy in Detroit, MI. Gary...
Joyce Kenny
April 28, 2020
Joyce M Kenny, 77, formerly of Barlett IL, passed away on April 28, 2020 at Lexington of Bloomingdale in Bloomingdale IL. Joyce was born on September 21, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Bart and Virginia (nee Demski) Kenny and had 3 siblings: Carol, John (deceased), and Robert (Paula).
Joyce is survived by her children: Daniel (Julie) Idler,...
Egon Decker
April 27, 2020
Egon A. Decker, passed away on April 27, 2020. Private services to be held.
Jesus Madrigal
April 27, 2020
Jesús Madrigal García, amado esposo, padre, abuelo, tío y amigo falleció de repente en Chicago el Lunes, 27 de Abril del año 2020 a los 73 años. Jesús nació en Nochebuena, el 24 de Diciembre del año 1946 en el barrio, La Caridad de Penjamillo, Michoacán, hijo de Concepción Madrigal y Adelaida García. Se casó con el amor de...
Anthony Wellwerts
April 26, 2020
Anthony J. Wellwerts, passed away on April 26, 2020. Private services to be held.
Shelagh Nikkel
April 24, 2020
Shelagh Robyn Nikkel, passed away on April 24, 2020. Private services to be held.
