Local Obituaries
Chuck Vander Luitgaren
November 9, 2019
Charles J. “Chuck” Vander Luitgaren. Passed away on November 9, 2019. Cherished husband of Margie Vander Luitgaren (nee Kuyper). Devoted father of Beth (Edward) Franczyk & Jamie Raymond. Proud grandfather of Olivia & Cora Franczyk. Beloved son of Marcella (nee Mickewicz) and the late Peter Vander Luitgaren. Loving brother of David (Donna) Vander Luitgaren, Jean (Norbert) Wleklinski and Lynn...
Joseph Gomez
November 9, 2019
Joseph Beltran Gomez, US Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Olga Gomez and his cherished daughter Jazmin Gomez.
He retired from the Palmer House Hotel after 31 years of service. The Palmer House is where he met and married the love of his...
Michelle Maloney
November 6, 2019
Michelle R. Maloney, passed away on November 6, 2019. Private services to be held.
Rodrigo Godoy
October 30, 2019
Rodrigo C. Godoy, passed away on October 30, 2019. Funeral Service will be 11 am Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, 8999 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Burial Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 3-8 pm.
Maria Esparza
October 28, 2019
Maria Rodriguez de Esparza. Cherished wife of the late Raul Esparza. Devoted mother of Emilio, Guillermina (Angel) Flores, Margarita (Richard) Vance, Carolina (Juan) Barrios, Raul (Isabel) Esparza, Maria (Ricardo) Talavera, Miguel (Victoria) Esparza, Salvador (Sylvia) Esparza and the late Jose Jaime Esparza. Proud grandmother of 24, great grandma of 33 and great great grandma of two. Loving sister of...
Christopher Bailey
October 24, 2019
Christopher A. Bailey, Age 28 of Joliet, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2019. Memorial Service was held at 4pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Will County Baptist Church.
Debra Castanedo
October 13, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Debra”Debbie” Castanedo announces her sudden passing on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Chicago. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her mother Lucy Ortega, brother Tim Castanedo Sr., sisters Barbara Rodriguez, Doreen Valtierra, Darlene (late Jesse) Avalos, Toni (Jesse) Suarez and preceded in death by her father Tony Valtierra...
Miriam Wilson
October 10, 2019
Miriam B. Wilson, passed away on October 10, 2019. Private services to be held.
Doris Bervert
September 29, 2019
Doris Maxine Bervert, 88, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, IL. She was born December 19, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Una Parker. She was retired from Hallmark Cards in Topeka. She married James W. Bervert on July 19, 1952 in Topeka who preceded her in death.
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Maria Rodriguez
September 18, 2019
Maria L. Rodriguez, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 18, 2019. Cherished wife of Juan Rodriguez. Devoted mother of Jose (Claudia) Rodriguez. Proud grandmother of Esmerelda, Evelyn, Joahan and Jose Rodriguez Jr.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 2:00pm-8:00 pm at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 W. 59th St. (Corner of 59th...
Edward Krause
September 17, 2019
Edward William “Bill” Krause, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019. Cherished father of Kim (Paul), Kara (Steve Topper). Proud grandfather of Nikolas, Lucas, Logan. Loving ex husband to Iola. Fond uncle and dearest friend to many. Bill was p receded in death by his parents Edward & Drucilla (nee Aiken), and his brother John Krause....
Florinda Cabello
September 13, 2019
Florinda Castro Cabello, Age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday September 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Florinda is survived by her cherished children: Eloy Granados, Sandra (nee Granados) Molina, Yolanda Cabello, and Fermin Cabello. Florinda was preceded in death by her loving husband Fermin Cabello Sr. and her dear son...
Kathryn Oles
September 11, 2019
Kathryn Frances Oles, 66, passed away on September 11, 2019 in Naperville, IL. Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Irene Oles. She is survived by her siblings Dennis (Barbara), Donna (Ricky) and Randy (Debbie). Kathy was a loving mother to Meghan (Chris), Caitlyn (Zach) and Sarah (Chris), grandma to Natalie, Hailey, Brooklyn, Braelyn, Brynlyn, Carter...
Theodore Malecki
September 4, 2019
Theodore J. Malecki, passed away on September 4, 2019. Private services to be held.
Elsie Hronec
August 30, 2019
Elsie Madalinski Hronec, Age 99, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2019. Graveside services will be held 1pm Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Ave., Justice. Everyone is asked to meet at the office at 12:45pm.
Ricardo Rodriguez
August 28, 2019
Ricardo Rodriguez, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 28, 2019 at University of Illinois Hospital Chicago after a long, hard fought battle of chronic illnesses surrounded by his loving family.
Devoted husband of Rocio (nee Dominguez) Rodriguez. Cherished father of Ariana and Brandon Rodriguez. Beloved son of Jose and Maria Rodriguez. Loving brother of Irma Arellano,...
Rudy Padayao
August 21, 2019
Rudymar “Rudy” Padayao, passed away on August 21, 2019. Private services to be held.
Eugene Rosado
August 18, 2019
Eugene R. Rosado, passed away on August 18, 2019. Private services to be held.
Romualdo Vera
August 14, 2019
Romualdo “Tato” Vera, 68, of Chicago, IL, passed away on August 14, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Miriam Vera, and children Renaldo, Mairim (Israel) Smith, Amanda (Kurt) McLaughlin, and Veronica. Proud grandfather of Jazlynn, Cynthia, Izaiah, Colin, Liam, and Grant.
Tato is well known by many for his...
William Cikanek
August 9, 2019
William H. Cikanek “Bill” of Willowbrook, IL passed away on August 9, 2019 at the age of 90 surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born on June 1, 1929 in Chicago, IL to James and Dorothy (nee Beyer) Cikanek. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1948. He worked as a switchman for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 42...
