Local Obituaries
Juan Castanuela
October 3, 2012
Juan Castanuela, Passed away on October 3, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.
Randolph Kinnard
September 25, 2012
Randolph J. Kinnard, Age 56 passed away suddenly on September 25, 2012. Randy was a US Army Veteran. Devoted father of Chad (Kari) Kinnard, Jeremy Kinnard, Michelle Cleaver and the late Bruce Lee Kinnard. Proud grandfather of Elle Kinnard and Chelsea Cleaver. Loving brother of Eileen Kinnard, Mark Kinnard, Bonnie Anderson and the late Keith Kinnard, a firefighter who...
Hankie
September 25, 2012
Hankie, our beloved 9 month old micro pig passed away suddenly on September 25, 2012. She will be greatly missed by her owners Debby & Trudy Donnellan and David Fisher. She is also survived by her pet companions, Fonzie, Sam, Lupe and The Spider. Even though she was only in our lives for 1 day, she has made a...
Lorenza Lyles
September 24, 2012
Lorenza Lyles, passed away on September 24, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.
Mary Jo Carson
September 23, 2012
Mary Jo Carson passed away on September 23, 2012. Private cremation services to be held. A Memorial Service is being planned for a later date.
Shirley Rhue
September 19, 2012
Shirley Marie Rhue, passed away on September 19, 2012. US Navy Veteran. Private cremation services to be held. Military honors to be held on Thursday, September 27th, 10:30 am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL.
Paddy Kelly
September 15, 2012
Patrick “Paddy” Kelly of Chicago passed away on September 15, 2012. Beloved brother of Mary Kelly. Private cremation services with burial of ashes to take place at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
William Downey
September 5, 2012
William H. Downey passed away on September 5, 2012. US Army Veteran, cherished husband of the late Geraldine, nee Runowski; devoted father of Susan (Henry) Zuwala and Eric Downey; proud grandfather of Anthony Rosa and Leah Zuwala; loving brother of Gloria, Patricia, Patrick, late Rose and the late Beverley. Everyone is asked to meet at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery,...
Virginia Johansen
September 5, 2012
Virginia Lee “Jinx” Johansen, nee Hawkins, late of Wheaton, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012, at Central DuPage Hospital, in Wheaton. Born in Hood River, Oregon, August 8, 1926, to the late Joseph Warren and Sylvia Ruth (nee Rosenberry) Hawkins; beloved wife of the late Chester Johansen; beloved wife of the late Jerome D. Pilarski; loving...
Emma Granados
September 2, 2012
Emma Granados, Passed away on September 2, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.
Lorrathon Lewis
September 2, 2012
Lewis, Lorrathon Devonne Born July 29, 1980 in Joliet to Glorya Lewis and Timothy Sanders. He departed this life on Sept. 2, 2012. Lorrathon is preceded in death by maternal and paternal grandparents; and cousin, Brandon Lewis. Lorrathon leaves to cherish his memories to his mother, Glorya Lewis; father, Timothy Sanders; stepfather, Eustice Evans; brothers, Timjuan, Eustice and Eutacius....
Thomas Payne
August 28, 2012
Thomas Payne Age 88. Passed away of August 28, 2012. Burial of ashes will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 11 am.
Deborah Podolak
August 27, 2012
Deborah Lee Podolak Age 49 of Romeoville, passed away on August 27, 2012. Cherished wife of the late Steven Podolak. Devoted mother of Samantha Dorsey, Kevin Podolak and Brian Podolak. Loving sister of Walter Meyers. Beloved daughter of the late Elaine (nee Gowan) and the late Robert Meyers. Private cremation services with a memorial service planned for a later...
Pearline Crosby
August 27, 2012
Pearline Crosby, Age 90 passed away on August 27, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.
Kurt Kolar
August 23, 2012
Kurt J. Kolar Age 43, passed away suddenly on August 23, 2012. Cherished husband of Kimberly (nee Schmidt) Devoted father of Konrad Kolar. Beloved son of Millie (nee Kotlan) and Lou Kolar. Loving brother of Kris (Arjen) Kuyper. Dear uncle of Nico and Aaron Kuyper. A gathering of Kurt’s family and friends will be held at 6:30...
Henry Lapore
August 17, 2012
Henry P. Lapore, Age 73, passed away on August 17, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.
Ellen Eichhorst
August 15, 2012
Ellen J. Eichhorst. Cherished wife of the late Ray Bozic. Devoted mother of Michael (Jenny) Eichhorst. Proud grandmother of Kaleigh and Michelle Eichhorst. Dear cousin of many. Visitation Wednesday 5-9 pm at West Suburban Funeral Home, 39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Cremation private. Burial of ashes will on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu...
Juanita Sparrow
August 12, 2012
Juanita Sparrow passed away on August 12, 2012. Cherished wife of the late Robert E. Sparrow. Dear aunt of Patricia Hoffman. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Evergreen Cemetery in Evergreen Park at 1pm.
Joseph Glovik
August 10, 2012
Joseph R. Glovik Age 37. Passed away on August 10, 2012. Cherished son of Mary Jane (nee Sohan) and Richard J. Glovik. Loving brother of Robert and John (Amy) Glovik. Fond uncle of Jenson. Dear nephew of Msgr. Karl Glovik. A private Memorial Mass and burial of ashes will be held at a later date.
Josephine Avanzi
July 30, 2012
Josephine Avanzi (nee Cavalere) Passed away on July 30, 2012. Cherished wife of the late Gerald Avanzi. Loving twin sister of Constance (Gene) Ziemianin and sister to Mary (late Alex) Hocha, Georgene (late George) Sarbinski, Anne Milewski, Frances (Nicholas) Cimmarusti, Frank (Gloria) Cavalere and the late Rose (late Curley) Haynes. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Everyone is...
