Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

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,...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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 ...

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) ...

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),...

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...

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...

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....

Jul 4, 2022

David Allen Fedorenko, age 84, passed away July 4, 2022.

Loving father of Karyn Fedorenko and Christine (Andris) Karklins; cherished grandfather of Eriks, Bobby, Keith and Brooke; dearest brother of Arlene (Sam) Antzoulatos, Jan Fedorenko (Don), Peter and the late Buddy; treasured uncle of Glen, Terry and the late Pikky.

David was an avid tennis...

Jun 28, 2022

Willia Carr-Parker, transitioned from this life to eternal rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, just 13 days shy of her 86th birthday.

A brilliant, beautiful, outgoing, Christian lady, Willia touched and influenced many lives.

After her graduation from Walter L. Cohen High School (New Orleans) and earning her Bachelor’s degree from Southern University (Baton Rouge),...

Jun 24, 2022

Connie Rose Cintron, nee Craft, 79, lifelong resident of Kentucky, passed away June 24, 2022, shortly after moving to Lemont, IL.  Beloved mother of John Manuel Cintron (Veronica Romero); cherished grandmother of Jonathon, Angel and Julian Cintron and great grandmother of Serenity, Faith and David; dearest sister of the late Dean (the late Sue) Craft; treasured aunt of many...

Jun 22, 2022

Linda Lukas, nee Lepore, 72, of Plainfield, passed away June 22, 2022 after a brief but valiant fight against a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia.  Beloved wife of Leonard; loving mother of Michelle (Mike) Gerulis and the late Jason (Melissa) Lukas; cherished grandmother of Jayson and Jessica Lukas, Ava Grace and the soon to arrive Lukas Gerulis; devoted daughter...

Jun 14, 2022

Charles F. "Chuck" Korpics, 58, of Streamwood, passed away June 14, 2022..  Beloved husband of the late Loretta Ann "Lori" Korpics, nee Bartodziej; loving father of Nathan (Megan) and Jake; dearest brother of Wayne (Renee) and Frank (Charlene) and brother in law of David (Mary), John (Angie) and Tom (Pat) Bartodziej; cherished uncle, nephew and cousin of many.

Jun 5, 2022

Zorica Milivojevic, 64, passed away June 5, 2022.  Beloved wife of Ljubisa “Lou” for 48 years; loving mother of Sasa and Ivan (Lynn) Milivojevic and Jelena (Joseph) Rupslauk; cherished grandmother of Mena, Alessio, Dario, Luca, Emilija, Aleksandar, Teodora and Nikolina; devoted daughter of Andelja and the late Miodrag Vujovic; dearest sister Sanja (Dejan) Filipovic.

Zorica was born...

May 25, 2022

Patricia Lee Hunter, age 58, passed away suddenly May 25, 2022.  Beloved wife of Michael Robert Hunter; loving mother of Robert (Telicia) Colyer; cherished grandmother of Jon E., Eian J., Cortlin R. and Ariel M.; devoted daughter of the late Leona R. and Gerald W. Pauss Sr. and daughter in law of Robert and the late Charlene Hunter; dearest...

May 21, 2022

Jill B. Cahill, nee Brunnemeyer, 91, of Richton Park formerly of Park Forest, passed away May 21, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Paul; loving mother of Melissa Costello and Carrie Cahill; cherished grandmother of Amanda, Ebonee and Nydra and great grandmother of Amara and Emoree; dearest sister of the late Jack (the late Char) Brunnemeyer and the late...

May 8, 2022

Michael J. Watwood, 60, passed away suddenly May 8, 2022.  Beloved son of the late James and Jeanette, nee Johnson; loving brother of Laura Dixon, John (Teri) and the late Steve (Donna); cherished uncle of Steffanie Dixon, Matthew (Nikki) Johnson, Caitlin Watwood (David, fiancé), Frank Jr. (Jodie), Christopher (Christopher) and Brandon (Teri) Valenzuela, Madison, Megan and Morgan Watwood and...