Local Obituaries
Jason Wallace
September 19, 2016
Jason Michael Wallace, 41, died on Monday, September 19, 2016, at his father’s home in Matteson, Illinois. Jason was born on January 29, 1975, in Chicago, IL to Ronald and Elaine Wallace. Jason graduated St. Rita High School in 1993. He went on to study social studies at St Xavier University where he also played baseball. Jason then spent 10...
Antoinette Dejoy
September 18, 2016
Antoinette DeJoy, passed away on September 18, 2016. Private services to be held.
Todd Michael Domin
September 14, 2016
Todd Michael Domin died on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the JourneyCare Hospice facility at the age of 44. Todd was born on October 29, 1971 in Berwyn, IL to Brian and Barb Domin (Kowalkowski). Todd attended U-46 Schools for his entire education. He went on to study economics at Northern Illinois University, and also earned his MBA. On...
Fidel Barrera
September 13, 2016
Fidel Barrera, passed away on September 13, 2016. Services to be held in Texas.
Anna Koziol
September 13, 2016
Anna M. Koziol, Age 85, passed away on September 13, 2016. Wife of the late Edwin A. Koziel Sr. Mother of the late Edwin A. Koziel Jr. Proud & loving mother of Julienne T. Koziel “Your Baby”. You will be missed horribly but will be lovingly reunited with your cherished husband, son and other family members that have passed...
Ruth Smogor
September 11, 2016
“Part of living is learning how to lose everything”– a powerful and real lesson from our mom, Ruth (Schaefer) Smogor, who died Sunday, September 11, 2016. Mom’s many such lessons showed us (her children and grandchildren) how to enjoy life’s moments while going with the flow and how to let go when life calls for it. Mom’s faith in...
Eleni Vlasopoulos
September 11, 2016
Eleni Vlasopoulos, passed away on September 11, 2016. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Conrad Wennerberg
September 8, 2016
Conrad Albert Wennerberg, a familiar figure to many Hyde Park residents, died at his home on the afternoon of September 8, 2016. Wennerberg was a fixture at the Promontory Point dating back to the early1960s. “Connie was the ‘old man’ of the Point in the great Hemingway tradition,” recalled his friend, Sherry Gutman.
“His decades’ long relationship...
Lucy Urso
September 8, 2016
Lucy Urso passed away on September 8, 2016. Private services to be held.
June Howard
September 4, 2016
June L. Howard, passed away on September 4, 2016. Private services to be held.
Hector Serrano
September 4, 2016
Hector B. Serrano 43, entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 4, 2016. He was born to Mary Lara & Hector Serrano, biological son of Mario Delgado, on August 17, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Serrano was survived by his two children: Destiny and Santiago. He was a loving brother to eight siblings; four sisters: Lena, Sylvia, Beatrice and...
Armani Fierro
August 31, 2016
Armani F. Fierro, age 20 was suddenly taken away on August 31st, 2016. At his time here on Earth, He was a loving son to Sonia Fierro. A loving brother to Joel Fierro, Loni Fierro, Laila Fierro. Loving nephew to Sergio Fierro & Angel Fierro. An awesome uncle to his only nephew, Joshua Fierro, Loving grandson to Jose &...
Fonzie Donnellan-Fisher
August 28, 2016
Fonzie, our cherished Yorkie, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2016 at the age of 16. The Fonz was born on July 24, 2000. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his human family of Debby & Trudy Donnellan and David Fisher. Fonzie was preceded in death by his pet companions; Sam, Lupe, Hankie, Shelly and “The...
Carmen Escarzaga
August 24, 2016
Carmen Escarzaga, age 65 passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois surrounded by her loving family. Matriarch of her family; Cherished mother of: Elizabeth Escarzaga, Sonia Sanchez, Laura Escarzaga and Hector Escarzaga, loving grandmother of: Michael Angelo Escarzaga, Alex Escarzaga, Nicole Escamilla, Lilian Lopez, Amaly Escarzaga, Elijah Escamilla, Julian Escarzaga, Israel...
Brian Mahaffay
August 21, 2016
Brian Mahaffay, passed away on August 21, 2016. Private services to be held.
Clarence Johnson
August 21, 2016
Clarence Johnson Jr, passed away on August 21, 2016. Private services to be held.
Richard Gatlin
August 19, 2016
Richard Gatlin, Passed away on August 19, 2016. Private services to be held.
Irvin Jackson
August 10, 2016
Irvin Jackson Jr., passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016. You can honor Irv by:
Acknowledging and showing gratitude to those who make your life easier, such as the teller at the bank, the person who delivers the mail, picks up your trash or stocks shelves…lending a helping hand to someone who needs it. Smiling and nodding...
Finn Thomsen
August 7, 2016
Finn Lauge Thomsen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 7, 2016. Private services to be held.
Carolyn Bass
August 7, 2016
— Carolyn Ann Bass (Cox), 60, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
She was the wife of the late Daniel Bass and the daughter of William “Smiley” Cox and the late Pernia VanHook (Lovitt). She was employed at the Shell Oasis and loved her coworkers and customers. She enjoyed reading,...
