Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Feb 18, 2019

Brandy Kristine Lonski, age 25, of Spring Grove, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 18, 2019, at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Brandy was born June 2, 1993, the daughter of Thomas Long and Dawn (Rob) Okinski, nee Brose.

Brandy is survived by her loving husband, Dan McGraw; daughter, Arrabella "Bella" Rose Lonski; mother, Dawn...

Jan 2, 2019

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,...

Dec 26, 2018

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...

Dec 10, 2018

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)...

Dec 2, 2018

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...

Oct 19, 2018

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...

Oct 16, 2018

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...

Oct 5, 2018

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...

Sep 28, 2018

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...

Sep 21, 2018

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;...

Sep 11, 2018

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...

Aug 7, 2018

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)...

Aug 1, 2018

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...

Jul 28, 2018

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,...

Jul 20, 2018

Frances Showalter, nee Durning, age 95, passed away July 20, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of the late Nancy O'Quinn; cherished grandmother of Carol (Michael) Tedesco; cherished aunt and friend of many.  Frances was a world traveler having visited more countries than she missed.  She was a passionate lover of dogs and owned a dog...

Jul 14, 2018

James Daniel “Brother Dan” Griffin, 50, of Lauderdale Lakes, FL, formerly of Crystal Lake, passed away July 14, 2018 at his home.

Beloved son of Katherine L. Daley and the late James Daniel Griffin; loving brother of Sean Patrick, Timothy Joseph (Kendra), Michael Christopher (Nancy Heintz), Sarah Brigid Ann (Jason) Fujino, Charles Terrence and Maureen Katherine (Chad)...

Jul 2, 2018

Kelly Holmes, 47, of Medinah, passed away July 2, 2018.  Cherished mother of Aynslie; beloved daughter of Lynette and the late John Holmes; loving sister of John (Connie) Holmes, Wendy (David) Hojnacki and Kristin (Daniel) Fiorito; devoted aunt of Britani, Tiffani, Lindzi, Zack, Daniel, Bella, Allie, Ava, Reese and Owen; dearest niece of Gloria (Kurt) Weseman, Patti and Susan...

Jun 24, 2018

Robert Michael Prehn, 64, of Westmont, passed away suddenly June 24, 2018.  Beloved wife of Julia “Julie” D., nee Gregory; loving father of Nicholas and Nathan; devoted son of John “Jack” Christian and the late Patricia Ann, nee Kennedy and son in law of Janet and the late Tom Gregory; dearest brother of Katherine (Randal) Verhulst, Laura (Craig) O’Brien,...

Jun 11, 2018

Steven Thomas Watwood, 48, of Elgin, passed away June 11, 2018, after a valiant battle with colon cancer.  Beloved husband of Donna L., nee Wright; cherished father of Madison, Megan and Morgan; devoted son of the late James and Jeanette, nee Johnson and son-in-law of Walter and Judy Wright, nee Autry; loving brother of Michael, Laura Dixon and John...

Jun 8, 2018

Jason Lawrence Lukas, 40, of Plainfield, suddenly June 8, 2018.  Beloved husband of Melissa J., nee Hartmann; cherished father of Jayson and Jessica; loving son of Leonard and Linda, nee Lepore; dearest brother of Michelle (Mike) Gerulis; dear nephew of James (Renee) Lepore; fond cousin of Amber (Bryan) Parkhurst and A.J. Lepore and second cousin of Charlotte and Maddie. ...