Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Madlynne "Lynne" K. Vanderspool

Mar 1, 2023

Madlynne K. “Lynne” Vanderspool was born June 23, 1943, in Addison Township to Peter H. and Winifred (nee Piper) Vanderspool.  She passed away March 1, 2023 in St. Charles, IL.

Lynne was a 1961 graduate of Main Township West High School in Des Plaines.  She loved nature, camping, traveling, gardening and was an avid reader.  Lynne was...

Robert John Kajdanowski

Feb 23, 2023

Robert John Kajdanowski of Lake in the Hills, formerly of Cary, Algonquin, and Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Northwestern Huntley Hospital with his family by his side. He was 47 years old.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 22 years, Kelly Kajdanowski; his incredible children Michael (Sarah Altrock, fiancé) and Jeremy Kajdanowski;...

Gertrude "Trude" (Michel) Miller

Feb 3, 2023

Gertrude “Trude” Miller, nee Michel, 72, of Elgin, passed away February 3, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of Bridget (Don) LaRocco and Monica (Kevin) Blocker; cherished grandmother of Miles and Bella; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Michel and daughter in law of the late Clarence and Ruth Miller; loving sister of Rosa...

Marek Bakowski

Jan 14, 2023

Marek Bakowski, 67, of Chicago and born in Poland, passed away January 14, 2023.  Beloved husband of Anna Chelstowska.

Marek's passion was sailing.  He was a member of  Joseph Conrad Yacht Club in Chicago and a proud owner of his Glass Slipper boat. Now he is sailing the endless celestial ocean. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated...

Phyllis Kos

Jan 10, 2023

Phyllis Kos, age 75, of Chicago, IL, passed away on January 10, 2023. Phyllis was born in 1947 to Walter and Veronica (nee Wilczak) Kos in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her son, Ian Kos (Laura Goschy) and beloved granddaughter, Lucy; two brothers: David (Ingrid) Kos and Leroy Kos (Liana Alis); and a sister: Janice Jobling. She was...

Zion Kairo Galvez

2023

Zion Kairo Galvez was born into eternity April 9, 2023.  Cherished son of Tatianna Galvez and Samuel Carter; loving grandson of Manuel Galvez.

Cremation private.

Linda M. (Klinger) Jaroszewski

Jan 1, 2023

Linda M. Jaroszewski, nee Klinger, 62, of Hickory Hills, passed away suddenly January 1, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Jon; faithful companion and friend of Richard “Lou” Lewis; loving mother of the late William “Bill”; cherished grandmother of Logan; devoted daughter of the late Frederick Klinger Sr. and the late Patricia (the late Bob) Wokeck and daughter in...

James "Jim" Heneghan

Dec 20, 2022

James “Jim” Heneghan, 69, of Pingree Grove, passed away December 20, 2022.  Beloved husband of Patty, nee Lunz; loving father of Stacey (Jake) Biehn, Michelle (Edder) Reyes and Thomas Heneghan; cherished Papa of Mason, Gabriella, Benny, Liam and Camryn; dearest brother of Joe (Corinne) Heneghan, Kathy (the late Frank) Joyce, Eileen (Patrick) Mulkerrin and the late Margaret Heneghan; fond...

Prathibha V. Tharimala

Dec 4, 2022

Dr. Prathibha V. Tharimala, age 77, of Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago, passed away on December 4, 2022.  Beloved wife of Venugopalacharlu Tharimala; loving mother of Jaya Tharimala (Sridhar Ramaswamy);  cherished grandmother of Nikhil and Meghana Ramaswamy; dearest sister of Dr. V R Jayaram (Kamala) Vangipuram, Anuradha (the late Thirumale Srinivasa) Rangan and Dr. Srigurunath (Padmini) Vangipuram; dear aunt...

Christene (Cameron) Herosy

Nov 26, 2022

On Saturday, November 26, 2022, Chris Herosy (nee Janie Christene Cameron) of Palos Heights, IL, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 91, after a short battle with cancer. Chris was born on March 18, 1931, to Allan and Bessie Cameron of Caledonia, PEI, Canada.  She trained as a registered nurse in Charlottetown, PEI,...

Gordon E. Tontlewicz

Oct 6, 2022

Gordon E. Tontlewicz, 81, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away October 6, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Gloria, nee Rennick; loving father of Gordon and Catherine (Hector) Rodriguez; cherished grandfather of Joel Rodriguez, Tiffany McKinnon (Richard Vergara) and Jocelyn Rodriguez; devoted son of the late Joseph and Mildred, nee Ferguson; dear brother of the late Joann Mischke (the...

Patrick Buehring

Oct 2, 2022

Patrick Buehring, 80, of Darien, formerly of Riverside, passed away Oct. 2, 2022.  Beloved lifelong companion of Barbara, nee Boker; loving father of Patrick M. (Sara); Jen Buehring (Nancy Minasola) and Cathleen Buehring; cherished grandfather of Jack, Connor and Margee Buehring; dearest brother of Richard (Sandy) and LaVerne “Dolly” (Jim) Marcello and the late Arthur Jr. (the late Jean),...

Briana Estebania Samano

Sep 30, 2022

Briana Estebania Samano, 18, lifelong of Chicago, passed away September 30, 2022.  Beloved daughter of Pedro and Jeanette Estebania, nee Rodriguez; loving sister of Raul, Samira, Cheyenne and Christian; cherished granddaughter of Sonia and Jose Cruz and the late Carmen Guzman and Jose Samano; dearest niece, cousin and friend of many.  Briana will be deeply missed by all who...

Ruth (Riley) Crockett

Sep 22, 2022

Ruth Crockett, nee Riley, age 91, born in North Muskegon, MI and longtime resident of Lake Forest, passed away September 22, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late John David; loving mother of Megan C. (Jay) Miles, Jaime R. (Lisa) Crockett and Mark D. (Irene) Crockett; cherished grandmother of Jordan and Naomi Miles, Jacob, Connor and Olivia Crockett and step...

Evelyn Cruz

Sep 14, 2022

Evelyn Cruz, 66, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on September 14, 2022.  Beloved mother of Manuel Galvez and Victor Torres; cherished grandmother of Tatianna Galvez; devoted daughter of Francisco and Candida Cruz; loving sister of Victor (Celia) Cruz, William Cruz, Ida Medina, Marizol Cruz, Nancy (David) Rodriguez and the late Francisco ...

Joan E. (Jacobazzi) Menton

Aug 24, 2022

Joan E. Menton, nee Jacobazzi, born April 3, 1936, and passed away August 24, 2022.  Loving wife of the late George Menton Sr.; mom of Jeff (Sue) and Desireé Patera and stepmom of Sam (Sue), John (Julie) and George Jr. Menton; grandmother of four; step grandmother of five; great grandmother of three; sister of the late Carol White (Jacobazzi) ...

Jeanette "Jan" (Bohl) McKee

Aug 19, 2022

Jeanette “Jan” McKee, nee Bohl, 80, of Matteson, went to heaven August 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of Terrence “Terry” McKee and the late John Orowick; loving mother of John (Theresa) Orowick, Cheryl (Mark) Michalow, Lynda (Rich) Harper, Mandi (Andy) McDaniel and Allison Kramer; cherished grandmother of John, Shannon, Nicole (Stephanie), Jacob (Airyn), Luke (Madeline),...

Marion R. (Rabeler) Anetsberger

Aug 6, 2022

Marion R. Anetsberger, nee Rabeler, age 90, longtime resident of Northbrook, passed away August 6th, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Donald F.; loving mother of Suzy (Dan) Carter, Sharon Anetsberger, Sheila (Marc) Osberg, Sandy Anetsberger (Barb Netter) and the late Mark Anetsberger; cherished grandmother of Krystal (Jeremy) Mobley, Erin McGinn, Donald Arteaga and Connor McGinn;  proud great grandmother...

Robert E. Pluckebaum

Aug 2, 2022

Robert E. Pluckebaum, age 96, longtime resident of Lyons, passed away August 2, 2022.  Beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Trobl for 73 years;  cherished father of the late Rosemarie; dearest brother of the late Edward (the late Mary); loving uncle and great uncle of many.

Robert was an avid horseshoe player and was passionate about Disney.  He...

Margaret Irene (Kocian) Mehes

Jul 11, 2022

Margaret I. Mehes, nee Kocian, age 100, passed away July 11, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Paul L. Sr.; loving mother of Margaret H. and Paul L. Jr., DDS (Linda) and mother-in-law of the late Nancy, nee Carlson; cherished grandmother of Kristin (Tim) Cimaglio and the late Paul Allen Mehes; treasured great grandmother of Chase, Parker and Grace....