All Obituaries

Francis Leopold “Lee” Jurewicz, 75, passed away January 2, 2019.  Loving husband of Connie Jo for 17 years and former husband of Therese Burdey; adored father of Christopher, Jacqueline (Colin Jorgenson), Kimberly and Danielle and stepfather of Bobby Frett; devoted son of the late Edward and Alfreda, nee Buczkowski; respected brother of precious twin Alfreda (the late Dewayne) Bell, Barbara (the late Joe) Schwellinger, Fred (Maetta), Michael (Michelle), Jim, Ron (Shelly) and...

William “Bill” A. Avallone, 80, of Bartlett and former 27-year resident of Addison, passed away December 26, 2018.  Beloved husband of Diana Lee, nee Muscia for 40 years; loving stepfather of Christopher (Teresa) Hull, Tina Buehler, nee Hull and Jack (Michaela) Hull; proud grandfather of Justin and Nathan Hull, Marissa and Matthew Buehler, Zachary, Ryan and Madeline Bride and Meredith Hull; dearest brother of Allen (Patricia) Avallone.  Bill was a graduate of St....

Christian Robert Hionis, 26, lifelong resident of Addison, died suddenly December 10, 2018.  Beloved son of Paula, nee Tessarolo and  Odesseas (Amy Norfolk);  devoted love of Maria Markakis; loving brother of Alexandra and big brother of Roczen; cherished grandson of Angelina "Ginger" Fabiano (John Pignataro), Robert Tessarolo and Vasili and Alexandra Hionis; dearest nephew of  Pamela Nelson, Sia (Peter) Liosatos and Anna (Stavro) Maheras; fond...

Rose Marie Neurock, née Aiello, 84, longtime resident of Addison, passed away December 2, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Richard Lee; loving mother of Dan (Stacey), David (Kimberly) and Matthew (Dory);  cherished grandmother of Alicia (Joe) Francione, Jeffrey (Rachael) Neurock, Jacqueline (Andrew) Hoeft and Gabriella, Nicole, Sabrina and Isabella Neurock; adored great grandmother of Aryana, Rosella and Milayna Francione; dearest sister of the late Evelyn Nagy and Raymond...

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...