Local Obituaries
Elizabeth Helgen
January 22, 2017
Elizabeth “Betty” Helgen, passed away on January 22, 2017. Private services to be held.
John Pietrusiak
January 18, 2017
John M. Pietrusiak, passed away peacefully at home on January 18, 2017. Private services to be held.
Norman Schultz
January 15, 2017
Norman J. Schultz, 75, of Itasca, passed away in peace on Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was born in 1942 in Chicago to Edwin A. and Josephine (Haubl) Schultz who preceded him in death. He was a brother to Edwin A. Schultz, Jr. (Pat), Georgianne Nelson (Charles), Mary J. Guzzetta (Rick) and Rita M. Schultz. He was an uncle...
Jose Avitia
January 11, 2017
Jose Ines Avitia, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2017. Funeral 9:15 am Friday, January 13, 2017 from Michael Coletta Sons Funeral Home, 544 W. 31st Street, Chicago to St. Paul Church, 22nd & Hoyne, Chicago for 10 am Mass. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Evergreen Park.Visitation will be held Thursday from 3-8 pm.
Rhonda-Gullion-Mora
January 11, 2017
Rhonda Gullion-Mora, passed away on January 11, 2017. Private services will be held.
Jeanne Pokorny
January 10, 2017
Jeanne I. Pokorny, passed away on January 10, 2017. Private services to be held.
Mark Sinadinos
December 27, 2016
Mark W. Sinadinos, passed away on December 27, 2016. Private services to be held.
Lee Patterson
December 27, 2016
Lee Patterson Jr., passed away on December 27, 2016. Private services to be held.
Egon Decker
December 27, 2016
Egon W. Decker, passed away on December 27, 2016. Private services to be held.
Jerry Tvrdik
December 25, 2016
Jerry F. Tvrdik, passed away on December 25, 2016. Private services to be held.
Harriett Gunn
December 22, 2016
Harriett E. Gunn, 94, of Yorkville, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, with her family by her side at Hillside Rehabilitation and Care Center, Yorkville, IL. Harriett was born on April 17, 1922, in Loraine, IL and was the daughter of the late Garnett and Frances (Spalding) Gunn of Mendon, IL. She was married September 21, 1940,...
Loretta Lopez
December 21, 2016
Loretta M. Lopez, age 57 life long resident of Pilsen, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at her residence in Chicago, Illinois. Beautiful loving mother of: Ernesto (Bobbie) Alcala, Christine (Maurice) Proffit, Maryjane (Late † Silvano) Gamez, Melissa Alcala, and Richard Castanedo. Cherished grandmother of: Carissa, Alianna, Isaac, Melanie. Loving sister of: Linda (Joseph)...
Geraldine “Jarie” Franczyk
December 16, 2016
Geraldine A. “Jarie” Franczyk, passed away on December 16, 2016. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10am on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church 301 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Glenwood. Burial will then be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City.
Corinne Cloppas
December 14, 2016
Corinne Cloppas, passed away on December 14, 2016. Private services to be held.
Patsy Rosemann
December 12, 2016
Patsy Nyoka Rosemann, passed away on December 12, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Terese Campo
December 7, 2016
Terese Campo, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016. Private cremation services to be held.
Howard Webb
December 6, 2016
Howard Webb Jr., passed away on December 6, 2016. Per Howard’s wishes his body has been donated to medical research.
Mark Katzel
December 4, 2016
Mark Louis Katzel was born to the late Louis Katzel and the late Gloria (nee Johnson) on June 12, 1963. He was born in Oak Park, IL. Mark passed away suddenly on December 4, 2016 in his home in Schaumburg, IL. Mark loved his sister, Ruth (Mark) Napravnik, and adored his three nieces, Sarah (Brennan) Scott, Rachael (Clarence) Sutton...
Dolores Villalvazo
December 3, 2016
Dolores Guadalupe Villalvazo age 48 passed away, Saturday December 3, 2016. Dolores is survived by her beloved husband, Jose J. Villalvazo, cherished children, Anel Villalvazo, Angel Jesus Villalvazo and Jaime Jose Villalvazo. Loving Daughter of: Angel and Hope Guerrero. Dear sister of: Angel (Angelica) Guerrero, Laura (Bernardino) Gaytan, Inez (Adrian) Alvarez, Maria Elena (Arturo) Hernandez, Kathleen (Orlando) Rios. Fond...
Connie Schmitz
December 3, 2016
Connie L. Schmitz, passed away on December 3, 2016. Private services to be held.




