Local Obituaries

January 27, 2012

Stephanie H. Colbert Age 59. Passed away peacefully on January 27, 2012. Private services will be held.

January 26, 2012

James Gochenour sadly passed away too soon at age 64 on January 26, 2012.  He was born in 1947 in Washington DC but spent the majority of his life in Chicago.  He is survived by his daughter Christine Nakamura, granddaughter Sara Nakamura, and sister Carolyn DiCarlo.  Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1971.  Private burial...

January 23, 2012

William Mason, Age 79 of Chicago. Passed away on January 23, 2012. Burial was Thursday, February 9, 2012 with military honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

January 20, 2012

Edwin A. Koziol Jr. “Big Ed” Age 54. An Angel God called home too soon. Passed away on January 20, 2012. Most cherished and beloved son Anna M. Koziol and the late Edwin A. Koziol Sr. Proud and loving brother of Julienne T. Koziol “His Sissy”. Caring nephew of Lorraine Steigel. Big Ed will be missed by many friends....

January 16, 2012

Daniel M. Herman, Age 87, passed away on January 16, 2012. Everyone is asked to meet at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11 am for a service in the chapel.

January 14, 2012

David Coffill. Passed away on January 14, 2012.  WWII veteran of the United States Coast Guard. Cherished husband of Viola (nee Oliver). Devoted father of Julie (Larry) Johnson and Janice (Chuck) Swindler. Proud grandfather of Lorraine & Michelle Johnson and Christopher & Steven Swindler. Fond great grandfather of Kathy Johnson. Preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers....

January 12, 2012

Dennis W. Wagge Age 69. Passed away on January 12, 2012.  Father of Mark (Darlene) Wagge. Grandfather of Dawn (Matt) Samples and Carol Wagge. Great grandfather of Desiree, Brooke, Autumn, Lilliana and Dylan. Brother of Henry (Carol) Wagge. Uncle of Todd and Kimberly. Son of the late Henry and the late Carolynn Wagge.  Private cremation services have been held....

January 9, 2012

Antonio Garcia Age 74 of Niles, passed away on January 9, 2012. Private burial will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Homewood Memorial Gardens.

January 4, 2012

A graveside service for Steven D. Long Age 54 of Pontiac, IL will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, January 6, 2012 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pontiac.  Steven passed away peacefully at 3:12 pm on January 4, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan.

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January 4, 2012

Carl W. Talkington Age 57 of Ottawa passed away on January 4, 2012. Private cremation services have been held.

January 3, 2012

Jesse Cox. Age 87 of West Chicago, passed away on January 3, 2012. Funeral Service with military honors will be 10:30 am Friday, January 6, 2012 at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, 510 E. Grand Ave., Elmhurst.  Jesse is survived by his wife Dorthy and many friends.

December 25, 2011

Constance A. Jones-Vezeau. Passed away December 25, 2011.

December 14, 2011

Lynn LaMonte Seifert age 75, of Wilmette, Illinois, passed away on December 14, 2011.  Professional member of ASID and Interior Designer at Marshall Fields’ State Street (Chicago) and Macys’ State Street (Chicago). Beloved mother of and survived by: daughter  Kimberly (Michael) Breen; son JP; daughter Elizabeth (Warren) McKenna; son Philip (Tally). Grandchildren: Michael and Katie Breen; Madeline and Annabelle...

December 14, 2011

Thomas J. Rocks, 46,  formerly of Westmont, passed away December 14, 2011.  He is survived by his son Alec, his father, Thomas (Marilyn), his brother, Jeff (Mandy), two nephews, one niece and his wife, D’Arcy.  Tommy grew up in Westmont but spent his adult life in Colorado and recently returned to the Chicagoland area.  His passion for music and...

December 5, 2011

Clarence Gibbs. of Chicago. Passed away on December 5, 2011. Clarence was born on September 20, 1924. Burial was held at St. Casimir Cemetery.

November 26, 2011

Scott R. Eismann age 61, passed away November 26, 2011. Memorial Service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Grace Pointe Church, 1320 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.

November 26, 2011

Juana Molinet Age 68 of Chicago passed away on Novemeber 26, 2011 at Ambassador Nursing & Rehab Center.

November 22, 2011

Juan L. Avitia. Passed away on November 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Alma Watts. Private cremation services will be held.

October 31, 2011

Patricia R. McEniff Age 87. Passed away on October 31, 2011. Cherished daughter of the late Rose (nee Malloy) and the late Patrick McEniff. Loving sister of the late John “Jack” (Pat) McEniff. Dear aunt of Patrick, Nancy (John) Jeffords, Timothy and Jean (Jim) Ward. Fond great aunt of Nathan, Timothy and Meredith. Visitation Friday 10:30 am until time...

October 30, 2011

Darlene Hoffman passed away on October 30, 2011. Private burial will be held.