Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Dec 31, 2023

Raymond Pontarelli left his body behind on December 31, 2023 at the age of 54, after giving cancer, and one very good humored oncology nurse, the bird.

Ray was a master carpenter, whose work can be seen throughout the Northwest suburbs. Skiing, boating and music were his passions and he didn’t hesitate to play hooky to pursue...

Dec 13, 2023

Michael G. Platek, age 64, longtime resident of Crystal Lake, passed away December 13, 2023.  Beloved husband of Susan J., nee Schaller; loving father of Jason Platek (Ellie McCarrier) and Keli Platek (Sean McDougall); cherished grandfather of Ella Rae and Reed McDougall; devoted son of George and the late Jacqueline, nee Korinko; dearest brother of Debra (Bob) Burgess; fond...

Dec 11, 2023

Darlene Anne Gregory, nee Holmes, age 72, of Tinley Park, passed away suddenly December 11, 2023.  Beloved wife of William J.; loving mother of Courtney Yeager and stepmother of Wendy (Joe) Ford and Jim (Caryn) Gregory; cherished grandmother of Corey Yeager and step grandmother of Taylor and Nicholas Ford and William, Nichole and Jayden Gregory; dearest sister of Gary...

Dec 7, 2023

Donna G. Wender, 92, died December 7, 2023 after a long illness.  She was the daughter of Marian and Armand Guerrero and the widow of Wallace L. Wender.  Donna taught over 30 years in the Chicago Public School System, most recently at Volta Elementary.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Ann...

Dec 2, 2023

Anna L. Patano Borland, nee Anello, passed away on December 2, 2023, at the age of 91. In her final years, she was cared for lovingly at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines, IA, within walking distance from her favorite brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Lorna Anello. They were able to visit frequently; Lorna was a fierce and devoted...

Dec 2, 2023

Adeline Pontarelli, nee DiPaolo, age 83, passed away Dec. 2, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Silvio; loving mother of Raymond; cherished grandmother of Christian Silvio and Lauren Elizabeth; dearest sister of Antoinette (Dominic) Anello, Emo (Lori) DiPaolo, the late Michael (the late Dorothy) DiPaolo and the late Anna (the late Michel) Niro; dear sister-in-law of Josephine (the late...

Nov 26, 2023

Bernadette “Bunny” Arcara, nee Sammons, age 74, passed away November 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Joseph and Anthony; cherished grandmother of Annabella; dearest sister of Sally and Mike (Karen) Sammons; treasured aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Bunny was a talented florist who had flair for creativity and was genuinely loved by everyone...

Oct 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Debbie.

Debra Lee Cook, age 61, passed away on October 25, 2023. She leaves behind an incredible legacy of love, wisdom, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends and the countless lives she touched.

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Oct 22, 2023

Yvonne Irvina Jackson-Bell, R.N., a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away on October 22, 2023. Cherished mother of Theodore III, Scott, and Cami Bell; proud grandmother of Tiyanna, Arianna, Scott Jr., and Kari Harmon; devoted daughter of Reola and the late Ira Jackson; loving sister of Dr. Mary Jackson-Hammond, M.D., Clinton, Carolyn Jackson-Jones (Otis), Darlene, and the late Army...

Oct 17, 2023

Jill O’Malley Cavanaugh, age 44, died peacefully in her home on October 17, 2023 in what was perhaps her least-scheduled moment. “Jilly Bean” was the beloved daughter of Virginia and Michael and little sister to Michael, Brendan, and Robert. Jill was an adoring mother to Margaret and tolerant wife to Patrick. She was also the vivacious aunt to 15...

Oct 12, 2023

Ramon Nuñez, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, former longtime resident of Steger, IL, passed away October 12, 2023.  Beloved husband of Amelia, nee DeLaRosa; loving father of Linda (Jamie) Quintanilla, Diane (Richard) Lale, Ramon (Judy) Nuñez, Jr. and Juan Nuñez; cherished grandfather of Melissa (Robin) Polletta, Michael McCormick, Brandon Nuñez, Lucas Nuñez and Jacob Quintanilla; proud great grandfather...

Oct 8, 2023

Anastacia Villarreal, nee Gonzales, 91, longtime resident of Chicago, passed away October 8, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Arturo; loving mother of Albert (Emma), Susana (Ernest) Anaya, Seferino (Linda), Gloria (Peter) DeLion, Rosa Maria, Andres (Bert), Amparo (George) Donner and the late Maria Dolores and the late Arthur James.  Cherished Gramma Honey of many; devoted daughter of the...

Sep 28, 2023

Mary Frances Simpson, nee Engert, age 86, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away Sept. 28, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late James R. Simpson; loving mother of Robert (Cynthia) Simpson and Susan (David) Velez; cherished grandmother of Gregory and Daniela Simpson; dearest sister of the late Hannchen H. (the late Jacob) Rusnak, the late Hilde M. (the late John)...

Sep 24, 2023

Alexandria “Sandy” Hope Boldyga, nee Collins, 59, of Westmont, passed away September 24, 2023.  Loving mother of Matt (Ashley) Boldyga and Alex (Keith) Corwin; cherished grandmother of Riley, Ryne and Rowan Boldyga and Adalyn and Olivia Corwin; beloved daughter of the late Thomas and the late Jane Collins; dearest sister of Daniel (Anne Marie) Collins, Patrice Collins, the late...

Sep 4, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” William Ellsworth, 91, former longtime resident of Arlington Heights, passed away September 4, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Margaret, nee Campbell; loving father of William (Debra), Thomas (Nancy Swan), Daniel (Margaret), Michael (Nathalie), Robert and Peggy (Stacy Paller); cherished grandfather of Bill (Lauren), Brian (Ashley), Kevin (Nicole), Bridget, Gerald and Margot; dearest great grandfather of Connor,...

Sep 2, 2023

Willie Dell Rosenthal, nee Banks, age 78, passed away peacefully September 2, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Benny Earl Rosenthal; loving mother of Angela Rosenthal, Charles Edwards Jr. (Keisha), LaRon Harris and Jewel Harris and the late Helen Banks, Sheila Diane Rosenthal, Yolanda Renee Edwards and Bridget Marie Harris; cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother of...

Aug 17, 2023

Lucy Hockett Ingley, age 81, passed away August 17, 2023.  Loving mother of Aaron Harlin Ingley (Julia Elizabeth Erickson) and Andrew Fred (Marissa Ross) Ingley; cherished grandmother of Asher and Anderson; dearest and very close cousin of Linda Price and second cousin of Scott Price and Ashley Holder.

Born and raised in Florida, Lucy earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State...

Aug 14, 2023

On Monday, August 14, 2023, Pamela Herosy of Worth, IL, cherished partner, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 53, after a brief illness.

Pam was born to Frank and Chris (Cameron) Herosy in Boston, MA, on August 24, 1969.  She loved music, learning new things, and being surrounded by friends and...

Jul 23, 2023

Wendell “Wende” L. Purchase, nee Collins, age 77, of Maywood, passed away July 23, 2023. Beloved wife of Cecil; loving mother of Preston; daughter of the late Australia and Daisy Mae Collins and devoted bonus daughter of the late James Edward Jones, Sr.; dearest sister of Annette (Kenneth) Hill, Barnette “Barbara” Jones, and the late Gwendolyn (Lee) Burpo, the...

Jul 8, 2023

Norma Jean Passini, nee Callahan, 90, longtime resident of Burbank, passed away July 8, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; loving mother of Angela (Michael) McGuire; cherished grandmother of Erin McGuire, Megan (Keith) Fox and Kathleen McGuire (Kyle) Chard; adored great grandmother of Liam, Evan, Eden, Ruby and Vance; dearest sister of Leigh (the late Terrence) Shields...