Local Obituaries

November 13, 2014

William M. Wade passed away on November 13, 2014. William has donated his body to science. Private cremation services will be held.

November 9, 2014

Terryl Turner, passed away on November 9, 2014. Mr. Turner has graciously donated his body to science. Private services to be held.

November 7, 2014

Mary Jane Daily (nee Chandler), 95, of Bellevue, died Friday November 7, 2014 after a short illness.  She was born June 19, 1919 in Farragut, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Augustus Chandler and Emma Frances Booth.  She had seven brothers and sisters.

Jane worked as a secretary for the Navy before marrying and raising six children. She...

November 1, 2014

Dorothy Matthesius Ash was born on November 10, 1916, died peacefully at her home on Lake Shore Drive November 1, 2014. Dorothy emigrated from Dresden, Germany with her family to Chicago in 1926.  She became a professional dancer and performed throughout the US and Canada.  In 1941,she married Harry A. Ash, a well-known Chicago attorney.   They had two children,...

October 31, 2014

Delores Stelling, passed away on October 31, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.

October 26, 2014

Frankie Edward Meadows passed away on October 26, 2014. Private cremation services were held.

October 23, 2014

As he was often heard to say, “Life goes on, in unending song, amongst earth’s lamentations”.  John Joseph Kelly, 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 23, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Frances (nee Carr), his children, Mary, Patrick, Jim and Kathleen, his siblings, Mary Donlan (Thomas), James Kelly (Mary),...

October 19, 2014

James Janssen Age 61, passed away on October 19, 2014. Private burial to take place at Forest Home Cemetery on Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

October 15, 2014

Elaine E. Holland Age 94 of Woodridge, passed away peacefully at home on October 15, 2014. Elaine was born on March 18, 1920 in St. Charles, Missouri to Joseph and Bertha (nee Kinkaid) Martin.   She graduated from Lovilla High School, Class of 1938. Elaine was a homemaker most of her life but was also employed for many years at...

October 11, 2014

Karl F. Ehmann, Age 68 of Chicago, passed away on October 11, 2014. Private burial to take place at Forest Home Cemetery.

September 28, 2014

John A. “Skip” Knott, 63 of Manhattan, IL. went home to be with the Lord September 28, 2014. Son of the late John and Helen (Blaszkowski) Knott; beloved husband of Carol (nee Dyke) Knott; devoted father of David (Courtney) Knott, Sheri (Brian) Elzinga; proud grandfather of Liam, Aidan, and Quinn Knott and Benjamin and Chase Elzinga; dearest brother of...

September 25, 2014

John W. Toops Jr., Age 54 passed away on September 25, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.

September 23, 2014

Jesse Acosta Sr., passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2014.  Cherished husband of the late Petra Rita.  Devoted father of Rita Monaco, Sgt. Jesse Acosta CPD, Retired and Cmdr. Michael Acosta CPD , Retired. Loving grandfather of Jesse Acosta CPD, Michele Acosta CPD, Michael Monaco CPD, Angel, Sandy, Tammy, John “Tony”, April, Marissa, Diane, Michael, Anthony, Marc...

September 16, 2014

Peggy Ann Beideman (Nee Bartlett) Passed away peacefully on September 16, 2014. Cherished wife of the late Dr. Ronald P. Beideman Sr., Devoted mother of Kathryn Anderson, Susan Wood, Ronald P. Beideman Jr. and J. Beideman. Proud grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of one. Memorial visitation will be Friday 10:30 am until time of Mass, 11 am in...

September 9, 2014

Wanda Linde, passed away on September 9, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.

September 9, 2014

Donald W. Mergler Age 95 passed away on September 9, 2014.  Retired Lt. CFD, Engine Company 58 and WW II Veteran. Cherished husband of the late Adeline “Janet” Mergler. Devoted father of Donna (Nick) Roseto, Heather Dodge, Heidi (Bob) Rowley, Crystal (Bob) Hofer, Lisa (Alan) Ippolito and the late Star Mergler. Proud gramps of Brian & Jeff (Cam) Levitan,...

September 8, 2014

Patricia Erin Donoghue (nee Johnson) Passed away on September 8, 2014. Cherished wife of Daniel Donoghue. Devoted mother of Rita Marie Donoghue and Daniel Joseph Donoghue Jr. Loving sister of Gregory Johnson, Frances Johnson and Hugh (Rosie) Johnson. Funeral 9:15 am Saturday from Ahlgrim & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, 330 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg, to St. Julian Church,...

September 4, 2014

Brian W. Mitchell passed away on September 4, 2014.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at St. Giles Church, 1045 Columbian Ave. Oak Park, IL. Private burial will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

August 31, 2014

Tom Connelly, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 31, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.

August 25, 2014

Chester Lee Secor passed away on August 25, 2014. Private services to be held.