Local Obituaries
Martin Mendoza
Martin Mendoza (February 1972 – August 2021) was the youngest son of Henry and Veronica (Bea) Mendoza. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.
It was never a dull moment when you were in his presence and he’s deeply missed by all who knew him. While he never had children, he cherished his...
Joe Sell
Joe “JP” Sell IV, Age 33, Suddenly. Cherished son of Joe Sell and and Rosie (nee Carpenter). Loving brother of Jamie (Joel) Rodriguez, Angie Sell, Karen (Sergio) Gutierrez and Jackie Sell. Beloved grandson of Joseph (late Rosemary) Sell and Richard (Lynn) Carpenter and Jule (Late Floyd) Johnson. Proud uncle of Jesenia Rodriguez and Lyla Gutierrez. Dear nephew, cousin and...
Jean M. Davare
Jean M. Davare (nee Sommers) Cherished wife of the late Thomas E. Davare. Loving sister of Richard (Virginia) Sommers, Eileen (William) O’Brien and Thomas (Antoinette) Sommers. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Gathering of family and friends 11 am Saturday at Sacred Heart Church 8245 W. 111th St, Palos Hills where a memorial mass will be celebrated at...
Gabriella Obbin
Baby Gabriella Veola-Ann Obbin was born into eternity on February 22, 2015. Private services to be held.
Jean Izzo
Jean Marie Platt Izzo, Age 94 of Lombard. Wife of the late Bernard P. Izzo. Mother of Tom, Jim (Joan), Cathy (Joseph), John (Rosemary) and Pat (Judy) Izzo. Grandmother of Jesse, Katie, Anthony, Laura, Beth, Chris, Cindy, Steven (Ashley), Anna (Tim) Glinski, David and the late Patty. Great grandmother of Benjamin. Sister of Amanda (Late Ted) Lorig, late Betty...
James Smith
James Smith, Age 94. WWII Navy Veteran. Loving husband of Alice Joyce Smith (nee Boardman). Proud grandfather of Bryan (Norma) and Bradley Gelushia. Fond great grandfather of Warren and Ryker Gelushia. Visitation Monday 10 am until time of Funeral Services 11 am at West Lawn Baptist Church, 6401 S. Komensky Ave., Chicago, IL 60629. Burial will be at Abraham...
Daniel Fernando Zapata
Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass in honor of Daniel Fernando Zapata, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 813 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608.
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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is...
Jim Schiltz
Jim Schiltz, beloved husband, father, and follower of Christ passed away at the age of 87 from complications related to brain cancer.
Jim was born April 5, 1936 in St. Joseph, MO to James Schiltz and Adelia Ruegsagger. He grew up in St. Jo and graduated LaFayette High School Class of ’54. He went on...
Lenore Curran
Lenore J. “Lee” Curran nee Sears; Beloved wife of Thomas Curran. Loving mother of Pastor Christopher (Pastor Jodi) Kosary, Elizabeth Kosary (David) Graca, Thomas Curran, and the late Kenneth Kosary. Cherished grandmother of Mark (Sarah) Martinovich, John Martinovich, and Heather Curran. Proud great grandmother of Jonah Martinovich. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Ella Mae Isaac
Ella Mae Isaac, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Private services to be held.
