Local Obituaries
Jean Binkowski
October 18, 2017
Jean M. Binkowski (nee Kowalska), age 86, passed away on October 18, 2017. Wife of the late Mieczysław A. Binkowski. Mother of Micheline (Richard) Jaminski and Jeanine (Brian) Leonhard. Grandmother of Nicole (Michael) Bencik-Turkiewicz, Alina (Benjamin) Bencik-Pearson, Joline (Anthony) Coltri, and Kayla Leonhard. Great-grandmother of Cole Pearson and Ariana and Mila Turkiewicz.
Memorial Visitation will be held...
Janice Shonka
October 16, 2017
Janice Carole (Witek) Shonka, October 20, 1943 – October 16, 2017. Janice was a resident of Naperville who passed away peacefully in the presence of her family from complications of pneumonia.
Janice was born in Chicago and moved to Lisle at a young age. She attended elementary school at St. Joan of Arc in Lisle from 1949-1957. ...
James Rowell
October 16, 2017
James E. Rowell Age 91, passed away on October 16, 2017. Private services to be held.
Dolores Vendegna
October 15, 2017
Dolores Louise Vendegna, passed away on October 15, 2017. Private services to be held.
Alexis Salgado
October 7, 2017
Alexis 20 years of age passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Loving son of: Juventino and Guadalupe, dearest brother to his brothers and sisters, fiancée of Anahit and soon to be a daddy.
Alexis was a good son, brother, fiancée, grandson, nephew, cousin and a good friend to many, Alexis will be greatly missed....
Dorothy Winslow
October 6, 2017
Dorothy Winslow, passed away on October 6, 2017. Dorothy loved the ocean, the beach, Boston, Cape Cod, and her sisters. She also loved to read and to sit on her front porch visiting with friends and enjoying her flowers. She was a wife, a mother and a very proud grandmother. She lost two children and her spouse before her...
Steve Abramowicz
October 6, 2017
After a hard fought battle with cancer, Steve Bruno Abramowicz passed away on October 6, 2017 in Nashville, TN at the age of 65. He leaves behind his life’s love and best friend Sara, his beautiful gems, his son Steven and daughter Stephanie.
Steve was born on December 18, 1951 in the back of the yards neighborhood...
Fernando Rico
September 26, 2017
Fernando “Freddy” Rico age 87 years old passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Freddy as he was known to his family and friends is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Antonia C. Gonzalez his dear children: Javier Gonzalez and Susie Gonzales. Cherished grandfather of John Steven and...
Richard Stam
September 19, 2017
Richard A. “Ricky” Stam, passed away on September 19, 2017. Private services to be held.
James Roberts
September 17, 2017
James D. Roberts, passed away on September 17, 2017. Private services to be held.
Jose Robles
September 16, 2017
Jose Luis Robles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16, 2017. Funeral services are private.
Marino Guzman
September 14, 2017
Marino Guzman, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 14, 2017.
Marino was born in Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife: Maria Gueta Guzman of over 50 years of marriage and his dear children: Julia, Marino Jr., Rafael and Richard. Proud grandfather of 6.
He was a man with...
Steven Skender
September 1, 2017
Steven Skender age 83 passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 ay Mercy Vitas Hospice, Chicago, Illinois.
Steven was born in Croatia, married Katherine Galtic and together in their union of marriage had one son Slavko. They immigrated to the United Sates and lived their lives in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood. Steven was loved by his...
Larry Carter
September 1, 2017
Larry D. Carter, passed away on September 1, 2017. Private services to be held.
Nina Williams
August 27, 2017
Nina Williams, passed away on August 27, 2017. Private services to be held.
Carl Grabinsky
August 24, 2017
Carl H. Grabinsky, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2017. US Army Veteran. Cherished husband of the late Phyllis. Devoted uncle of Laurie (Craig) Gresser, Karen (Harry) Door and Rick (Kathy) Eldredge. Dear great uncle and close friend to many. Beloved son of the late George and Marie Grabinsky.
Visitation Friday from 9 am until time of...
Brandon Page
August 18, 2017
Brandon Erik Page, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2017. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 1017 from 1 pm until time of Funeral Service 3 pm at Calvary West Church, 1600 Beta Drive in Sugar Grove.
Gilma Eleksis
August 15, 2017
Gilma Eleksis, née Buntinas, 88, of Wheeling, passed away in her home on August 15, 2017 in Wheeling, IL. A celebration of her life will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 5129 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558 on August 26, 2017 at 10:00 with a service to follow at 12:00. Burial will be private. Family requests no...
Alfredo Madrigal
August 11, 2017
Alfredo Madrigal, age 84, was born in El Colorado, Michoacán, on August 8, 1933. Son of Abraham and Maria de la Luz Madrigal, 4th of 10 children. Growing up Alfredo dedicated his time working in the countryside. He enjoyed watching the sunsets and loved horses. During his adolescent years his family moved to the nearest town called Penjamillo. As he...
Miguel Hernandez
August 9, 2017
Miguel Angel Hernandez, age 74, was born in Morelia Michoacán on July 10, 1943. He moved to Mexico City as a teenager and became the manager of a paper store where he met his wife, Estella Villegas, and married in 1972. He resided in Mexico City until the age of 33 and emigrated to Chicago in 1974 and worked...
