All Obituaries

Daniel L. Tessarolo Sr., 78, of Bartlett, passed away January 6, 2022.  Loving father of Daniel Jr. (Maria) and Michael (Bridget); cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Christopher, Alanna and Robert; devoted son of the late John and Susie, nee Banducci; dearest brother of Robert; beloved uncle, great uncle and good friend of many. Dan was an avid golfer and bowler and a former longtime member of the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed going to car shows with his kids and cherished...

George A. Lekas, 86, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away January 4, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Sophie P. Lekas, nee Maimonis; loving father of Angelo (Mary) and Peter (Michele);  cherished Pappou of Alexandra (Justin) Lundsteen; devoted son of the late Angelo and Helen, nee Limperis; dearest brother of Stella (the late John) Pintas; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Retired Chicago Public School teacher.  Active member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox...

Sandra Jean Whiteman, age 68, of Oxford, Wisconsin (formerly Sandy Maat Schueman of Carol Stream/Bartlett, IL), passed away peacefully at home on January 10, 2022 after her short battle against an aggressive cancer. Sandy was born on July 3rd, 1953 in Oiso, Japan and adopted by her parents in September of 1953.  After graduating from Upper Darby High School in Clifton Heights, PA in 1971, she went on to study education at Wheaton Bible College. Sandy was a homemaker for her five...

Ann P. Ramsay, 89, of Northbrook passed away peacefully on November 26. Beloved wife of the late William S. Ramsay III; loving mother of Wendy Ramsay (Thomas) Anderson, Jeffery R. (Debra) and William S. (Anne) Ramsay; cherished grandmother of Eric and Caitlin Anderson and Lee, Michael, Emma and Ian Ramsay; proud great-grandmother of Natalie Anderson.  Ann was a passionate world traveler, life-long volunteer and a devoted teacher of young children.  She lived her life to the...

Daniel Cruz Chirinos, 79, longtime resident of Chicago, passed away November 19, 2021.  Beloved husband of Leonor Carlotina (Reyes) Chirinos; loving father of Sonia (Lincoyan Cea), Mario H. (Ana), Ivan N. (Myra), David A. (Rosie C. and the late Diana), Sara L., Moises D. and Paulina E. Chirinos; cherished grandfather of Cynthia, Ivancito, Sara Leonor Marie, Linquito, Antonio, Abbyy, Jonathan, Daniel “Danny” and Rocco; adored great grandfather of Jazmin, Julianna, Andrea...

Lucille M. Wathen, nee Marty, 99, of Northbrook formerly of Glenview, passed away November 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mother of Samuel Wathen (Barb Peterson), Laura Wathen (Mark O’Brien) and Grace Wathen; cherished grandmother of Hannah and Isaac Peterson-Wathen; dearest sister of the late John Marty and the late Beatrice (the late Donald) Ripp; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service is pending and will be held at Glenview New Church, 74 Park...

Joseph Singer, 89, passed away peacefully December 11, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Edith, nee Meyer; loving father of Marty (Ann) Singer, Lisa Singer and Heidi Jo Singer (Kristen Stoklasa); cherished grandfather of Adam Singer, Emily (Russell) Sparks, Nash Larson and David Larson; dearest brother of Sandy (Fred) Siedlitz, the late Donald (the late Nancy) Singer and the late Jerry (the late Marlene) Singer; fond uncle and great uncle of many.  A special thanks to...

Robert “Bobby” S. Reis, 27, of Lake in the Hills, passed away Oct. 13, 2021.  Beloved fiancé of Marissa Cox; cherished son of Robert C. Jr. and Michelle Reis; loving brother of Christine Reis; grandson of Robert C. Sr. (Anita) Reis and the late Charlene Reis and Stephen and Erika Michel; dear future son in law of Edward and Sharon Cox; dearest nephew and cousin of many. Bobby enjoyed nature walks and music and possessed an extensive collection of albums to support...

Gerard W. Oblazny, 65, longtime resident of Chicago, passed away Oct. 3, 2021.  Beloved father of Brittany (Robert) Finn and Natalie Oblazny (James Polaski); cherished grandfather Robert and Thomas Finn; devoted son of the late Walter II and Virginia, nee Piastonowicz; loving brother of Walter III (Joyce), Jacqueline (Jeff) Blaze, Adrienne and Glenn; fond uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Thursday, Oct. 7th, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral...

Thomas "Tom" A. Nekola, age 66, of Harwood Heights IL, passed away July 19, 2021.  Born December 1,1954 in Alton, IL.  Father of Neil P. Nekola; loving son of the late Thomas and the late Astrid Nekola; brother of Ilene Jones, Catherine Petty, James Nekola, the late Ellen Jane Kasyan and the late Paul Nekola; uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Tom was a lover of music and literature, spending most of his time writing music, playing his guitar, and reading. He was a...