Local Obituaries
John Joseph Kelly
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),...
James Janssen
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.
Elaine Holland
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...
Karl Ehmann
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.
John Knott
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...
John Toops
September 25, 2014
John W. Toops Jr., Age 54 passed away on September 25, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.
Jesse Acosta
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...
Peggy Ann Beideman
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...
Wanda Linde
September 9, 2014
Wanda Linde, passed away on September 9, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.
Donald Mergler
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,...
Patricia Donoghue
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,...
Brian Mitchell
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.
Tom Connelly
August 31, 2014
Tom Connelly, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 31, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.
Chester Secor
August 25, 2014
Chester Lee Secor passed away on August 25, 2014. Private services to be held.
Alexander Gonzalez
August 23, 2014
Alexander Steven Gonzalez Sr., Age 54 passed away suddenly on August 23, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.
Joseph Schwartz
August 20, 2014
Joseph G. Schwartz passed away suddenly on August 20, 2014. Private cremation services to be held.
Matthew Williams
August 15, 2014
Matthew Williams, Age 60, of Riverdale. Passed away on August 15, 2014. Private burial to be held at Forest Home Cemetery.
Harriet Green
August 11, 2014
Harriet P. Green (Nee Peterson). Cherished wife of the late Arthur. Devoted mother of Valerie (late James) Brenits and Claudia (Ron) Beideman. Proud grandmother of Ariel & William Brenits and Brandon (Jelena), Jeffrey, Nick and Mack Beideman. Fond great grandma of Mia. Loving sister of the late Harvey (Josephine) Peterson. Dear aunt of many. Funeral will be Monday Aug...
Robert E. Moser
August 9, 2014
Robert “Bob” Moser of Lisle, IL, died on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Brookdale Plaza-Lisle after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He died just two months after turning 90. He is survived by his children, Richard (Jane), Phillip and Barbara Mast; two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Julia (nee Rost). Bob lived in Illinois,...
Larry Jones
August 7, 2014
Larry Russell Jones, Age 50 passed away on August 7, 2014. Private services to be held.
