All Obituaries

Marilyn Dean Sherman, nee Burbank, 88, of Chicago, passed away September 28, 2018. She was the beloved wife of the late Sam Sherman; the loving mother of Melissa "Missy" (Michael) Alesia and the late Candace Hahn; the cherished grandmother of Douglas (Elisa Paik) Hahn, Samantha (Jeremiah) Barr, Matthew Hahn, Anthony (Yasmin) Alesia, Lindsay Alesia, and Joseph (Sylvia) Alesia; and the dearest great grandmother of Liam and Talia Alesia. Marilyn was a diehard Cubs fan, a...

Honor Patricia Coleman Ferree, 92, former longtime resident of Morris County, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Edwin Howard Ferree Sr.; loving mother of Tess Ferree (Jay) McDermott, Howard (Terry) Ferree Jr. and Denise Ferree (Joe) Smagowicz; cherished grandmother of Jenna (Aaron) Meinch, Brian (Joanna) Ferree and Kyle and Zach Smagowicz; great grandmother of 5; devoted identical twin sister of the late Teresa “Tess” Stem;...

Irene Galassi, beloved wife of the late Marino A.; loving mother of Nancy (Joel) Goodman and the late Donna Kasper-Fanale; cherished grandmother of David (Christina) Kasper, Ross (Anne) and Julie Goodman; proud great-grandmother of Alyssa, Noah, Jack and Ryan; dear sister of Eugenia (the late Richard) and the late Alex (the late Alice); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend and neighbor.   Longtime member of St. Constance Church and the Women’s Club. ...

It is with great sadness that on October 19, 2018, John Letman passed away peacefully at home. John started in the greenhouses as a young man, learning to grow flowers and plants. Eventually he learned to design and became manager of the Angel Guardian Florist until the orphanage closed. Up until a few months ago he still worked side by side with his daughter at Angel Guardian Florist's present location. He loved what he did. He truly was a man who cared about all of his customers...

May J. Napravnik, nee Larson, 93, longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away October 5, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Otto; loving mother of Timmothy and Angenette; dearest sister of Donald (the late Lillian) Larson and Peggy (the late Richard) Martin; fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews.  May served her country as a US Marine during World War II, fighting the war with office equipment in the Navy Annex in Washington, DC.  She had a great passion for...

Charles W. Hackett Jr., 66, resident of Victory Centre of Park Forest, passed away September 21, 2018.  Devoted son of the late Charles W. Hackett Sr. and the late Mildred Hackett, nee Joniak; beloved brother of Kathleen (the late Frank) Medina and the late Frank Hackett Sr.; loving uncle of Frank Hackett Jr., Nicholas (Monica) Medina and Adam Medina; cherished great uncle of Ariana, Daniella, Nicholas Jr. and Francelia "Frankie" Medina.   Charles's greatest...

Jonathan Olmos, 17, of Des Plaines, passed away Sept. 11, 2018.  He succumbed to lung disease after overcoming a lifetime of health issues including the defeat of two bouts with cancer. Beloved son of Kevin Massat and Rosalie Zirretta and the late Maria Ivel; loving brother of Guy Zirretta and Kristian Ivel; cherished cousin of Julian and Noah Garcia; devoted grandson of Jeff and Anna Gillespie and Carl Zirretta; dearest nephew of Rebecca Zirretta (Armando Garcia), Jesse Gillespie and...

Mary Gagliano, nee Bondi, age 97, of Schaumburg, found peace on August 7, 2018 while surrounded by her family, friends and caregivers.  Beloved wife of the late Dominic; loving mother of Joseph (Kathleen), Thomas (Rita), Dominic (Mariyan), John (Beth) and James; cherished grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 12; dearest sister of the late Joseph (the late Kay) Bondi and stepsister of Frank (Nancy) and Paul (Mary) Alongi; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Mary will...

Carmella H. Solis, nee Campos, 75, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away suddenly August 1, 2018.  Beloved wife of Victor M.; loving mother of Manny (Noemi) and Sam (Sonia), cherished grandmother Manny Jr. (Ruben) and Abriel;  dearest sister of John (the late Brenda) Gutierrez, Susie Iniquez, Richard (Bonnie) Campos and the late Alfred (the late Annie) Gutierrez, Charles Campos and Irene Campos; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Carmella will also...

Margaret Ellsworth, nee Campbell, 86, of Mt. Prospect, former longtime resident of Arlington Heights, passed away July 28, 2018.  Beloved wife of Gerald; loving mother of William (Debra), Thomas (Nancy Swan), Daniel (Margaret), Michael (Nathalie), Robert and Peggy (Stacy Paller); cherished grandmother of Bill (Lauren), Brian (Ashley), Kevin, Bridget, Gerald and Margo; dearest great grandmother of Connor, Will, Brandon, Poppy, Liam and Finn; devoted sister of Nancy (Ed) Ryan and the...