Local Obituaries

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.

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.

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,...

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...

September 2, 2012

Emma Granados, Passed away on September 2, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.

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....

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.

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...

August 27, 2012

Pearline Crosby, Age 90 passed away on August 27, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.

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...

August 17, 2012

Henry P. Lapore, Age 73,  passed away on August 17, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.

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...

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.

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.

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...

July 28, 2012

Billy Collins Sr. Passed away on July 28, 2012. Private cremation services to be held.

July 25, 2012

Betty C. DeWitt (nee Colberg) of Elmhurst passed away on July 25, 2012. Cherished wife of Paul DeWitt. Loving sister of the late Schiller (late Medora) Colberg. Dear aunt of Kent Colberg, Karen Colberg and Kristine Stewart. Beloved daughter of the late Clara (nee Schiller) and the late Marcus Colberg. Betty was a Girl Scout Troop Leader, member of...

July 24, 2012

Kenneth R. Ridgway, age 89, was born on January 27, 1923 in Curtis, Nebraska.  He passed away on July 24, 2012 in Wheaton, IL.

Ken was the son of Edna and Burr Ridgway. After growing up on the family farm, he joined the Navy in 1942; attended aviation radio school; then joined the forces in the South...

July 23, 2012

Aloyzas Cepulis, passed away on July 23, 2012. Private cremation services will be held.

July 17, 2012

Mitzie Panganiban Age 15 passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2012. Private cremation services have been held.