Local Obituaries
Dorothy Mckinnon
October 17, 2024
Dorothy McKinnon passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. Private services to be held.
Deborah Green
October 11, 2024
Deborah A. Green (nee Gersch) Age 70 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Cherished wife of Robert Green. Dear step mother of Rob (Becky) and Bill (Patti) Green. Proud step grandmother of Ethan, Nathan, Noah and Micah. Loving sister of Arthur (Betsy) Gersch, late Bonnie Iaeger and the late Virginia Cox. Fond sister in law of Karen Green...
Susan Tallmon
October 10, 2024
Susan Tallmon passed away on October 10, 2024. Private services to be held.
Jon Boyes
August 22, 2024
Jon (Phil) Philip Boyes’ death came without warning. Thursday August 22nd 2024, Phil passed away in Willowbrook IL, his home town. This guy was a friend to all that knew him. He often referred to his home as “the club house” where him and his friends would gather for various games and social events.
Phil was an...
Salvador Torres
August 18, 2024
Salvador Torres, age 77, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2024 in Morelia, Michoacan, MX.
Salvador lived a full life filled with hard work, integrity, and generosity. He was a beloved and well respected member of the Pilsen community in Chicago, and of his hometown of Villa Morelos in Michoacán, MX. Despite the challenges of his early...
Mildred Zalokar
August 5, 2024
Mildred K. Zalokar age 91, of LaGrange passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024. “ Milly” was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Zalokar, dearest sister of the late William (Marilyn) and Elizabeth (Chester); Cherished aunt of Kathy, Karen, William Jr., Lynn, Robert, Kim and Lisa. Great Aunt to Kristen, Matthew,Christine, Michael, Alexander, Elizabeth and Asa. Silly...
Thomas W Lynch
June 26, 2024
Thomas Ward Lynch, 84, of Naperville passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2024. Tom bravely faced cancer another time, and was surrounded by the love of his family, creating countless special memories through his final months.
Tom was born on August 26, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Mortimer and Arlene Lynch....
Anthony Ayala
June 20, 2024
Anthony Ernesto Ayala age 24 passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.
Visitation: Monday, June 24, 2024 at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Prayers at 9:30...
John Torres
June 10, 2024
We remember John Torres, whose spirit departed from us on June 10, 2024, at the age of 76. John was the beloved husband of Marietta Rotman Torres, the devoted father of JP and Augustine, and the loving brother of Dolores (Joe Gonzalez, Rick (Eva) Gomez), Ben Gomez (Eva Rivera), and the late Alfonso. John was the beloved uncle...
Micaela Ibarra
June 9, 2024
Micaela Ibarra, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister, passed away peacefully in her home on June 9, 2024, in Chicago, IL, at the age of 94.
Micaela is survived by her devoted children: Octavia Ochoa, Esteban Tinoco, and Anita Salgado, as well as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Micaela leaves behind a legacy...
Robert Siegfried
June 5, 2024
Robert Wayne Siegfried or more commonly Old Bob at 94 years old passed away peacefully next to his bride of 74 years Thelma Jean at their home at Brookeridge Airpark in Illinois on June 5th 2024.
Old Bob was born in Peoria, Il on July 1, 1929 to Samuel and Sophie Siegfried. Old Bob served in the...
Antonio Santiago
June 4, 2024
Antonio “Tony” Santiago (Valerie), born on March 17, 1954 was a loving son to the late† Carlos and †Antonia Santiago; a loving and caring brother to †Juanita (†Jose), †Marcial (Grace), †Angelita (Enrique), †Carlos Jr. (Juanita), †Jorge (Luz), Rosalinda (Miguel), Raul (Maria), Margarita, Gloria, Lorenzo; Godfather and adoring uncle to many nieces and nephews, and a loyal friend to...
Jesse Garcia
May 31, 2024
Jesse David Garcia passed away peacefully at home at the age of 72 on May 31, 2024, after a terminal illness. Born in Chicago, IL to Epimenio Garcia and Dolores Acosta on September 23,1951.
He lived in Pilsen on Allport Street with his mom (Grandma Nena to most) and siblings Lucille (Lucy) and Richard (Rick) until he...
James Coates Sr.
May 24, 2024
James Arthur Coates Sr., age 76 passed away May 24, 2024 in Merriville, IN. He is survived by his wife Adrianne Coates (nee VanDeNorth), daughter Mary Ellen Coates, son James (Giovanni Duran) Coates Jr., and grandson Alexander Coates as well as sister Donna (Glenn) Waltman and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and...
Roman Losianowycz
May 22, 2024
Roman Losianowycz, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 22, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Downers Grove, IL. Roman was born in Graz, Austria to John and Xenia Losianowycz.
Roman was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan and also enjoyed watching NASCAR. When Roman was younger he enjoyed drag...
Victor Martinez Mejia
May 4, 2024
Víctor Martínez Mejía, 27 años de edad nacido Febrero 26,1997 a Cristina y Javier Martínez en Chicago IL. Víctor hizo transición al descanso eterno el 4 de Mayo 2024 en Chicago IL.
Víctor era amado no solo por su familia, pero todos los que tuvieron el honor de cruzar caminos con el. Todos...
Juanita Cabello
April 21, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow and much love the passing of Juanita Cabello 78 who was born in Laredo, TX and died April 21st, 2024. She lived in many places and settled in Berwyn, IL. She was preceded in death by her brothers Jose, Carlos, Fermin and two sisters Amelia and Gloria.
Juanita ...
Francisco Salgado
April 15, 2024
Francisco “Frankie” Salgado Age 40 passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2024, at his home in Algonquin, IL. He is survived by his beloved mother, Anita Salgado, and siblings: Susie Caldwell, Javier Salgado, Cindy Salgado, Joel Salgado, and Adriana Salgado.
Frankie was known for his unwavering love and loyalty to his family, serving as a...
Harry Byrd
March 23, 2024
Harry J. Byrd, Age 90 passed away on March 23, 2024 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Harry was born to Harry and Mary (May) Bird in 1934 in Newfoundland. He was beloved by his brother Lawrence, sister Lillian and stepmother Anne Bird. He immigrated to the US in 1947 and, with his family, made Chicago, IL his home....
Hartford Brown
March 12, 2024
Hartford T. Brown passed away on March 12, 2024. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 024 from 9:30 am until time of Funeral Service 10:30 am at Christian Fellowship Church 4220 W. 59th Street, Chicago. Burial will be private.
