Local Obituaries
Magdalena Valerio
September 10, 2023
Magdalena “Mama” Valerio was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully on September 10, 2023 at age 97.
Magdalena was born to Esteban Hernandez and Oliva Pineda on December 28, 1925 in Fresno, California. She had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She...
Edward Franczyk
September 5, 2023
Edward D. Franczyk Age 52. Devoted father of Olivia and Cora Franczyk and their mother Beth Franczyk. Cherished son of Paul and the late Judy Franczyk (nee Burell). Loving brother of Cindy (Joe) Zazzetti and Michael (Wendi) Franczyk. Proud uncle of Paul and Leanne Zazzetti. Dear son- in-law of Marjory (nee Kuyper) and the late Charles “Chuck”...
Bernard Jayne
August 26, 2023
Bernard “Berny” Jayne, 69, of Naperville, IL, passed away on August 26, 2023 surrounded by his devoted family and loved ones. Berny was a kind and generous man with a heart that shined as bright as the sun. He lived a simple and cherished life and was loved by so many. He is survived by his children...
Linda Harkness
August 3, 2023
Linda Harkness, a vibrant soul with an adventurous spirit, passed away on August 3rd, 2023, at the age of 74. Born on February 2, 1949, she brought warmth and joy to the lives she touched. Linda’s journey took her from her birthplace in Chicago to the rugged beauty of Colorado, where she found solace in the embrace...
Dragic Blagojevic
July 25, 2023
Dragic Blagojevic, aged 90, of Plainfield, IL, passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born on March 13, 1933, in Male Pcelice, Kragujevac, to his parents, Bozidar Blagojevic and Marina (Vasic) Blagojevic.
Dragic dedicated his life to his profession and made significant contributions in his field. He was known for his commitment, compassion, and...
Robert Dean
July 23, 2023
Robert James Dean, 72, passed into new life on July 23,2023, in Lisle, Illinois. Bob was born in Chicago, Il on July 17, 1951 to Mildred (nee Plantz) and Robert W. Dean. The family relocated to Oak Lawn, Il, where Robert attended St. Gerald’s and Oak Lawn Community High Schools. He graduated from Illinois State University in 1974 with a...
Daniel Lynn
July 14, 2023
Daniel Joseph Lynn, age 71, surrounded by love, peacefully passed away on July 14th, 2023. Born in Council Bluffs, IA and grew up in Quincy, IL. He was a proud graduate of Assumption High School in East St. Louis, IL., Class of 1970. Go Pioneers!!
Dan moved to Chicago in 1985 and began...
Patricia Tobias
July 10, 2023
Patricia Lynn Tobias (Patty the cook) was born into life March 10, 1974 and into eternal life July 10, 2023. Patty began her young life in Pilsen attending many of the schools; kindergarten at St. Procopius, grammar school at Komensky now known as Manuel Perez, she then attended Holy Trinity graduating from primary school to Benito Juarez...
Claudia Mendoza
July 2, 2023
Nos entristece profundamente informar el fallecimiento de Claudia Mendoza el 2 de julio de 2023, nacida el 5 de mayo de 1954. Claudia fue una mujer extraordinaria conocida por su compasión inquebrantable, su fuerza y su generosidad no tuvieron límites. Su presencia dejó una huella imborrable en los corazones de todos aquellos que tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla....
Santa Gomez
July 1, 2023
Santa Gomez passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 1, 2023. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 4:00pm until 9:00pm at Maher Funeral Home 17101 S. 71st Ave., Tinley Park. Burial will be private in Mexico.
Howard Buhse
July 1, 2023
Dr. Howard E. Buhse Jr. died on July 1st in Downers Grove, Illinois at the age of 88. He was born in 1934 in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Winnetka,Ill. He attended Winnetka elementary schools and graduated from New Trier High School in 1952.
Dr. Buhse was a professor in the Biological Sciences Department at the...
Leslie Andersen
June 29, 2023
Leslie Andersen, age 70, of Woodridge, IL, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Lutheran General Hospital while surrounded by her adoring family. Leslie was born in Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, daughter of Sylvia Newman and George Howard. She was incredibly loquacious and an accomplished student. She was a proud and active alumna of Girls High in...
Sebastián Bucio
June 29, 2023
Sebastián Bucio, age 84 passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Sebastián is survived by his wife María Bucio his son Israel Bucio (Amity), and a host of nieces and nephews.
Sebastián will be remembered as a great Father best Husband and a great friend...
Hoda Hana
June 26, 2023
Hoda A. Hana passed away on June 26, 2023. Visitation will be held on from 6-9pm on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge were Funeral Service will be 11am Friday, June 30, 2023. Burial will follow at Clarendon Hills Cemetery.
Diane Saenz-Rodriguez
June 24, 2023
Diane Saenz-Rodriguez age 64, passed away on June 24, 2023, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband Marine Rodriguez whom she has been married to for 41 years, her three children: Marine Rodriguez (Tatee), Destiny (Son-in-law Mario) Tafoya, Leena Rodriguez (Bird), her two grandchildren Mia Tafoya, and Emma Tafoya, along with her two...
Jo Ellen Geary
June 22, 2023
The extremely witty, fun loving, strong, intelligent, honorary royal (according to her children) Jo Ellen Geary said her final farewell to this world on June 22, 2023. Jo Ellen was born to Charles and Jeanette (Peoples) Bonasera in Iowa on July 10th, 1948.
At a very young age, she developed a passion for collecting antiques, so much...
Hildegard Witalski
June 18, 2023
Hildegard S. Witalski passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Jeffery Smith
June 17, 2023
Jeffery Alan Smith of Plano, formerly of Downers Grove and Geneva, died June 17th at Seasons Hospice in Naperville from brain melanoma. He was born December 12, 1946 in Herrin, IL to Joseph and Mildred (Lyons) Smith, growing up in Benton, IL.
He is survived by his wife Julie (Busse); daughters Tracy (Louis) Nowaczyk of Mokena and...
Juan Ortiz
June 15, 2023
Juan Ortiz age 43, passed away on June 15, 2023. Loving brother to his sister Alejandra (Victor) Ortiz and his brothers Dario (Vanessa) Ortiz and Miguel (Rubi) Ortiz. Cherished Life Partner of Sonia Carrizales and his beautiful daughters, Jaida, Jayla and Jayleen. Juan was preceded in death by his dear parents Alejo and Carmen Ortiz.
Jose Luis Zamora
June 7, 2023
Jose Luis Zamora sadly lost his battle with Lung Cancer on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 7:20 pm. He left behind his beloved wife Esperanza nicknamed with affection “Chia” whom he had been married to for 47 years. He is survived by his six children: Maria (46), Maria Ubalda (45), Veronica (44), Jose Luis Jr (40), Francisco...
