Local Obituaries
Donald Harris
March 10, 2024
Donald Howard Harris, 91, of Naperville passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2024. A service will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, IL. Visitation will take place from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m and service following at 10:30 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien.
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James Currie
March 10, 2024
James Kerr Currie passed away on March 10, 2024. Private services to be held.
Ninfa Alvarez
March 5, 2024
It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ninfa Alvarez, affectionately known to many as La señora Ana de Casa Aztlan. A spirited and resilient soul, Ninfa left us at the age of 81 on March 5, 2024, in Pilsen, her home since 1965. Leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and passion. ...
Santos Valladares Marchan
February 27, 2024
Santos Valladares Marchan falleció el 27 de Febrero, 2024 rodeado de su familia en el Hospital Universidad de Illinois.
Le sobreviven sus padres: Nicolas Valladares & Francisca Marchan de Valladares su hermana y Hermanos: Juana, Anselmo, Ramiro, Tomas sus sobrinos y sobrinas. Se le adelanto en muerte su hermano †Margarito Valladares Marchan.
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Mary Soliman
February 17, 2024
Mary Soliman passed away on February 17, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Amanda Alonso
February 14, 2024
Amanda Patricia Alonso, age 29 passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Memorial Mass Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, March 9, 2024 family and friends will gather at St. Procopius Church, 1202 West 18 th Street, (Corner of 18 th and Allport) parking lot on 16 th Street and Racine, entrance through 16 th Street at 9:30 a.m....
Patricia Cazares
February 14, 2024
Patricia Herrera Cazares – lovingly referred to as “Patty”, “Mamá”, “kiddo”, “Manina”, “Madrina”, “Tia Pati”, “Abue”, “Tia Abue”, and “Ms. Patty” by family and friends – was born in Chicago on July 9, 1962 and called to heaven on February 14, 2024 at the age of 61.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Jorge Cazares, her...

Vincent Desimone
February 9, 2024
Vincent Desimone passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 9, 2024. Private services to be held.
Virginia Mendoza
February 9, 2024
Es con profunda tristeza que anunciamos la muerte de Virginia Mendoza, que falleció el 9 de febrero de 2024, a la edad de 77 años, dejando una tristeza inmensa a su familia y a todos quienes la conocieron.
Una madre y abuela devota y cariñosa que será recordada para siempre. El importante compromiso...
Lillian Feden
February 4, 2024
Lillian Feden passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on February 4, 2024 under comfort care by her devoted older brother George Feden. Cherished daughter of the late Benjamin and the late Mitsue Feden. Loving sister of George (Leonora) Feden and Margaret (late Peter Martinez) Vawter. Proud aunt of Cherie Vawter, David Martinez, Peter Daniel Martinez,...
Frank Cano
February 2, 2024
Frank Cano age 51 passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Frank was a loving Son, Brother, Father, Uncle, Grand Pa, and a great friend. Frank will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Visitation: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 West 59 th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60629...
Roberta Detrick
January 25, 2024
Roberta Catherine Detrick age 46 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Roberta is survived by her loving husband John S. Detrick and her cherished daughter Mary Steimhoff. She was preceded in death by her dear son +Anthony Mchael Detrick
Visitation: Monday, February 12, 2024 at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S....
Julie Byrne
January 15, 2024
Julie Marie Byrne, a loving daughter, sister and aunt, passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 74, in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Born on April 7, 1949, in Chicago, Julie dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving the community as a civilian investigator with the Chicago Police Department.
Raafat Hanna
January 15, 2024
Raafat A. Hanna passed away on January 15, 2024. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge. Burial will be at Clarendon Hills Cemetery.

Russell Scott
January 15, 2024
Russell Steven Scott passed away on January 15, 2024. Private services to be held.
Walter J. Kurinsky
January 9, 2024
Walter John Kurinsky, also known as Wally, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Downers Grove, IL at the age of 79. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Wally was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, known for his witty, dry sense of humor and his great poker face. He had a curious mind and...
Irene Norkus
January 5, 2024
Irene J. Norkus, age 84, of Bolingbrook, Il. Passed away January 5, 2024. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Theresa (Craig) Adams. In addition to her daughter she is also survived by her much adored grandchildren; Jackson Adams and Benjamin (Kaitlyn O’Toole), dear brother; Robert Carter, sister-in-laws; Petronella “Pat” Sharow , Judy (John) Norkus and many nieces and...
Kenneth Sloup
December 24, 2023
Kenneth Sloup, age 72, was born August 27, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the younger son of John F. and Blanche R., nee France, Sloup. Faithful throughout his courageous battle with cancer, and surrounded by his family, Ken went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023.
Ken was raised in Lisle, Illinois,...
Patsy Banasiak
December 21, 2023
Patsy Jean Banasiak, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Patsy was born on October 9, 1948, in Newport, Arkansas, a day that marked the start of a life filled with kindness, humor and a generous spirit.
Patsy was the daughter of...
Belinda Contreras
December 18, 2023
Belinda Contreras was born March 7, 1951, in McAllen, Texas, she passed away suddenly on December 18 in her home. She was retired after 36 years from Chicago Title. She is survived by her cherished husband Francisco Contreras Jr. of 45 years; loving mother of Yvette (Raymond) Tran, Javier Contreras and Samantha Contreras; proud grandmother of 15 grand children...