Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Irene Galassi

2018

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...

Brandon Andrew Ferreira

Dec 30, 2017

Brandon Andrew Ferreira, 25, of Algonquin, passed away Dec. 30, 2017.  Beloved son of Robin and Dale Finucane and the late Manuel Ferreira; loving brother of Zachary, Martin, Ryan and Megan Finucane and Matthew and Angelina Ferreira; cherished grandson of Nancy and the late Charles Gillespie, Dale and Sandra Finucane and the late Gloria Hosein; dearest nephew of Jeff...

Jennifer Ann Michelini

Dec 22, 2017

Jennifer Ann  Michelini, 40, of Naperville, passed away suddenly Dec. 22, 2017.  Cherished mother of Ava Sofia; loving daughter of John and Barbara, nee Robinson; dearest sister of John David; granddaughter of George and the late Waldine "Dina" Robinson and the late John and the late Mildred Michelini; beloved aunt of Jordan; fond niece of Bill and Brian (Cindy)...

Helen R. (Raszkowski) Jaros

Dec 16, 2017

Helen R. Jaros, nee Raszkowski, 73, of Naperville, passed away Dec. 16, 2017.  Beloved wife of Russell W. Kozak, Sr. and the late Ronald E. Jaros;  loving mother of Steve (June) Jaros and stepmother of Russell W. Kozak, Jr. and Kathleen (Kirk) Madsen; cherished grandmother of Evan Ronald and Hannah Felicia Jaros, Mason Kozak and Makaio and Noa Madsen; ...

Vilma (Szerényi) Makra

Dec 8, 2017

Vilma Makra (née Szerényi) died peacefully on December 8, 2017 in Bloomingdale, IL at the age of 88.

Vilma was born on December 17, 1928 in Gelénes, Hungary to her parents, Imre and Rozsa Szerényi. She emigrated to the United States in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution.  She married Emery Makra of Szeged, Hungary who was a...

Michael John Diegel

Nov 28, 2017

Michael John Diegel, 51, passed suddenly November 28, 2017.  Beloved husband and partner for 31 years of Roxane Lisette Vittori; adored father of Corinne and Callie; devoted son of Helen (nee Ryan) and the late Roger Diegel and son-in-law of Wayne and Rosemary Vittori; loving brother of Roger (Heidi), Paul (Cassie), Mona Ann, David (Carrie) and Mary Helen Diegel...

Frederick William Klinger Sr.

Oct 15, 2017

Frederick William Klinger Sr., 88, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away October 15, 2017.  Father of Frederick William Jr. (Carla), Caryl (Dave) Simandl, Linda (Jon) Jaroszewski, Debbie (Jeff) Schneider and the late Don Sr. (Tashy); grandfather of Don Jr. (Alicia) Klinger, Stephen (Lisa) Klinger, Shannon (Lupe) Rojas, Christopher Klinger, Pete Rombakis, Ryan Klinger, Tracey (Dan) Korenchan, Courtney...

Gerald W. Meinke

Sep 21, 2017

Gerald W. Meinke, 81, longtime resident of Lake Barrington, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 21, 2017.  Beloved husband of Judith E., nee Wrede; loving father of Donna (Allen) Stevens, Tracy Accardi (Julie Mulligan) and Jerry Meinke (Tracy Atherton); cherished grandfather of Paige, Taylor, Brandon, Krista, Joey and Alex; dear brother of the late Harvey...

Geraldine T. (Moakler) Anderson

Sep 16, 2017

A True Irishman and Trailblazer Geraldine T. Anderson (Moakler) was born on November 3rd ,1929 in Chicago. Lived in Addison, Illinois for 30 years raising kids and then moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1987.  She worked at Compass Technologies Inc. as a secretary. Geri was graciously taken by the Lord on September 16,  2017,  in her sleep at home....

Maureen C. Crain

Sep 9, 2017

Maureen C. Crain, nee Boyle, age 69, of New Lenox, formerly of Orland Park, Burbank and Chicago.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Tommy (Julie), Jeffrey (Dina) and the late Danny; cherished grandmother of Amanda, Emily, Tommy, Alexis, Alex and Kaylin; dearest sister of Hugh (Jill) and the late Thomas Boyle; and fond aunt of many...

Debbie Delli

Aug 28, 2017

Debbie Delli, nee Watson, 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away August 28, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer.  Beloved wife of Tommy; loving mother of Jennifer Rivera, Renee Penna (niece), Amanda (John) Sommer and Christopher Delli; cherished grandmother of Emilia, Michael, Samantha, Naomi, Hailee, Nicholas and Jacob; devoted daughter of the late William and the late Judy Watson,...

Tillie (Gerage) Rybak

Jul 31, 2017

Tillie Rybak, nee Gerage, 94.  Beloved wife of the late Michael J.; loving daughter of the late Daisy and John Gerage; sister of the late Marie (the late Joseph) DePaul; mother of Pat (Mickey) Alexa and Michele (Peter) Lekas; cherished grandmother of Michelene, Michael and Danielle Alexa. Special thanks to Rainbow Hospice for their outstanding care. Visitation Thursday, Aug....

Patricia Jo Swiderski

Jul 28, 2017

Patricia Jo “Tricia” Swiderski, 56, of Crystal Lake, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 at JourneyCare in Barrington.  Patricia was born May 10, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Herman and the late Marcella Mae Swiderski, nee Jenkins.  She is survived by one nephew, Nicholas (Nidia) Maroupolous, three great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.  ...

Kenneth C. Giese

Jun 8, 2017

Kenneth C. Giese, 82 of Grayslake, passed away June 8, 2017.  Beloved husband of Anna D., nee Cannella;  loving father of Roseann (Glen) Gallas and Mary (Frank) Raszkowski; cherished grandfather of Lisa (James) Tews, Francis Raszkowski, Geoffrey Gallas and Laura Gallas; proud great grandfather of Ella, Owen and Noah Tews;  fond uncle and cousin of many.   A memorial visitation...

Florence (Perlmutter) Edelstein

May 28, 2017

Florence Edelstein, nee Perlmutter, 95, longtime resident of Addison, passed away May 28, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Irving; loving mother of Harvey (Kathi) and Don (Debbie); cherished Bubbe of Diane (Jason) Galloway, Elizabeth (Franco) Vargas, Sarah (Matthew) Coulter, Daniel, Michael (Kristin) and Derek; adored great Bubbe of Dylan, Emma and Levi.  35 year volunteer at the Addison...

Evangelista (Velez) Crespo

May 25, 2017

Evangelista Crespo, nee Velez, age 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 25, 2017.  Beloved wife of Ramon;  loving mother of Raymond (Tracy) Crespo, William Crespo, Milly (Shawn) Lohnes and Zoraida (Tom) Gemskie; cherished grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 4; dearest sister, aunt and great aunt of many.  Visitation Tuesday, 4:00 - 9:00...

Susan F. (Kloss) Bantz

May 2, 2017

Susan F. Bantz, nee Kloss, 70, of Bloomingdale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2017.  Beloved wife of Ronald J.; loving mother of William (Jill) and Kevin (Michelle) and stepmother of Steven (Dayna); cherished grandmother of Dayna, Kaylee, Skylar, Brooke, Tyler and Riley Rose;  devoted daughter of the late William R. and LaDelle Kloss,...

Victoria Marie Alioto

Apr 6, 2017

Victoria M. Alioto, 68, passed away peacefully April 6, 2017.  Beloved partner of the late Judith Caruso; loving l'il sis of Ursula Duffey; cherished auntie of Angela Alioto; treasured great auntie of Karly and Brett and the best great great auntie of Cael; dearest cousin like a sister of Wayne Alioto. Vicki was a fun loving, passionate spirit who...

Katherine Marion Dawson

Apr 5, 2017

Katherine Marion Dawson, 77, of Joliet, passed away April 5, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late James Dawson, the late Eugene Roberts and the late George Peterson; loving mother of Linda Leen and Mark Peterson; cherished grandmother of Angela and Christopher Haswell, Nicole (Bryan) Lee, Rick and Brittany Leen and Danielle, Kayla, Christian, Lauren and Ashley Harmon; dearest great...

Dee Anna Martin

Mar 23, 2017

Dee Anna Martin passed away March 23, 2017.  Service and interment private.