Local Obituaries

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.

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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...

Robert Hofer

December 12, 2023

Robert Louis Hofer, Age 34 passed away suddenly on December 12, 2023. Cherished son of Robert and Crystal (nee Mergler) Hofer. Loving brother of Megan (Jim) Zerby, Mari (Jason) Kors, Richard (Danika Kiss) Hofer and half brother Matthew (Laura) Lubieniecki. Proud uncle of Lincoln & London Zerby; Hannah, Cameron & Isaac Kors and Elliot & Emma Kiss-Hofer....

Manuel Rios

December 8, 2023

Manuel G. Rios “Meme” age 58 passed away at his residence in Alamo, Texas on December 8, 2023 from a brief illness. Meme is survived by his precious and loving mother, Esperanza Rios, and loving brothers Benedicto Don Juan Rios and Freddy Guzman. Preceded in death by his fond Father Manuel Guzman and his loving brother Raul...

Phyllis Reifman

December 2, 2023

Phyllis Miriam Reifman nee Katz, 101, passed away on December 2, 2023; “Phyllis Reifman, Trio House Sales”, loving and beloved mother of Richard J. (Nancy E.) Reifman, Lauren “Lori” E. Reifman, and the late Michael S. Reifman; adoring grandmother of Errol (Desiree) Reifman, Adam (Jennifer) Reifman, and Eden Reifman; great grandmother of Ellis and Ronan Reifman; dearest sister of...

Raymond Tannenbaum

November 24, 2023

Raymond G. Tannenbaum, 81, of Oswego passed away on November 24th. Cherished husband for 58 years of Grace (nee Arbogast). Devoted father of Scott (Marilynn) Tannenbaum and Debbie Gann. Proud grandfather of Jessica Tannenbaum, Jamie Tannenbaum, Jacob Tannenbaum and Elisabeth Gann.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 7 th at 10:30am at Wheatland Salem...