Local Obituaries

Ronald Wallace
September 17, 2018
Ronald Wallace passed away on September 17, 2018. Private services to be held.

James Kniffin
September 12, 2018
James Andrew Kniffin, 64, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 at Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, IL after losing his battle with Esophageal Cancer. James was born October 9, 1953 in Chicago, IL and later moved to Warrenville, IL. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed his annual trips to Eagle River, Wisconsin...
Robert Mathews
September 3, 2018
Robert C. Mathews was born April 12, 1940 and passed away September 3, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Robert leaves behind a wife Marilyn Mathews, Son & daughter in law Anthony & Anabel Mathews. 3 brothers Frank, Kenneth and William Mathews. 3 granddaughter Suleyla, Chelsie and Abigail Mathews. He was a loving uncle to Ron...

Dawn Harbour
September 3, 2018
Dawn Marie Harbour, passed away on September 3, 2018. Private services to be held.

Alice King
August 31, 2018
Alice Faye King, passed away on August 31, 2018. Private services to be held.
Jose Bernal
August 21, 2018
Jose Armando Bernal, age 53, entered into eternity on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Armando-as he was known to everyone close to him, is survived by his wife of 30 years, Martha, his children, Carolina, Armando, Mariana and Sebastian, siblings Teresa, Juan, Dolores and many loving family members and friends.
Armando was a...

Elmer Taylor
August 20, 2018
Elmer Ray Taylor, 63, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home in Braidwood IL. He was born in Peoria on June 1, 1955 to Florence “Betty” and Raymond Taylor. They preceded him in death. Formerly of Lacon and Chillicothe, he married Patricia Taylor on November 21, 1983. She preceded him in death in 2016.
Surviving...
John Thomas Adrianson
August 19, 2018
John Thomas “Tom” Adrianson, 91, of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, died August 19, 2018 at The Parc of Joliet Nursing Home. He was born December 25, 1926 in Battle Creek to Roy E. and Margaret (Mapes) Adrianson. Tom graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and Albion College, where he met the love of his life...
Domingo Reyes
August 16, 2018
Domingo Reyes, Age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Domingo is survived by his loving brothers and sisters: Jesse Reyes (Late Irma), Rosa Viramontes , Felix Reyes Jr. and Ramona Arciniega. P receeded in death by his dear parents †Felix Reyes Sr., †Ramona Reyes, his brothers †Robert Reyes, †Santiago...
Leon Paz
August 14, 2018
On Tuesday, August 14 2018, Leon Paz, Jr. left us in body, but not in spirit. He is survived by his wife Susan, children Leon, Carlos and Rosalie, mother Aurora, Sister Guadalupe, nine grandchildren, and extended family. He will also be remembered by countless others as he was a father figure, mentor, friend, and compadre to so many more. ...

Robert Burrows
August 13, 2018
Robert D. Burrows, passed away on August 13, 2018. Private services to be held.

Johanna Riley
August 12, 2018
Johanna H. Riley, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2018. Services are private.
Guillermo Ramírez Barrón
August 3, 2018
Guillermo Ramírez Barrón age 81 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
Guillermo was born in León Guanajuato, México came to the United States was married in 1961 to María Luisa and together shared 57 years of marriage. Loving husband of: María Luisa Ramírez. Beloved father of: Martha L. Ramírez, Guillermo Ramírez and...
Fred Bramasco
August 2, 2018
Fred P. Bramasco passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on August 2nd, 2018, He was surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He was married for 64 years to his beloved wife Juanita S. Bramasco. He was always helping his family out and we treasured all the...
Jesus Gutierrez
July 31, 2018
Jesus C. Gutierrez (Jesse) born September 14, 1956 in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico, Jesse emigrated to the US in December 1969 with his mother and four sisters. He graduated from Kelly high school, obtained a degree in Business Administration from UIC, studied at the Catholic Theological Union for a Master’s in Pastoral Studies, and went on to attend the Instituto...
Josie Tome
July 27, 2018
Josephine H. “Josie” Tome (nee Franczyk) passed away on July 27, 2018. Cherished wife of the late Clark E. “Corky”. Devoted mother of Kim (Page) Clark, Karen (Don) Curby and Craig (Casey) Tome. Proud grandmother of Carter and Griffin Tome. Loving sister of Frances (Late Bob) Fisher, Paul (Late Judy) Franczyk and the late Geraldine “Jarie” Franczyk.
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Ronald Carson
July 26, 2018
Ronald T. Carson, passed away on July 26, 2018. Private services to be held.

James O’Laughlin
July 19, 2018
James J. O’Laughlin Jr., passed away on July 19, 2018. Vietnam Army Veteran. Cherished husband of Frances (nee Skobis). Devoted father of Michael O’Laughlin. Loving brother of John (Brenda) O’Laughlin and Marianne (Lowell) Richardson.
Memorial Visitation Saturday, July 28, 2018 11 am until time of Memorial Service 2 pm at Maher Funeral Home, 17101 S. 71st Ave.,...
Jacqueline Hernandez Mena
July 16, 2018
Jacqueline Hernández Mena, edad 70 años. Nació a la eternidad el lunes, 9 de Julio, 2018 en Monterrey, Nuevo León, México, al lado de su esposo e hijos. Le sobreviven su esposo, el señor Luis Mena, sus hijos Manuel Rigoberto, José Luis, Ernesto, Rodrigo y su hija Jacqueline Mena. Abuelita de 13 nietos, bisabuela de 3 bisnietos. Se le adelantaron...

Jacqueline Bolen
July 11, 2018
Jacqueline Bolen, passed away on July 11, 2018. Private services to be held.