Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Nov 3, 2021

Lucille M. Wathen, nee Marty, 99, of Northbrook formerly of Glenview, passed away November 3, 2021.

Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mother of Samuel Wathen (Barb Peterson), Laura Wathen (Mark O’Brien) and Grace Wathen; cherished grandmother of Hannah and Isaac Peterson-Wathen; dearest sister of the late John Marty and the late Beatrice (the late Donald)...

Oct 13, 2021

Robert “Bobby” S. Reis, 27, of Lake in the Hills, passed away Oct. 13, 2021.  Beloved fiancé of Marissa Cox; cherished son of Robert C. Jr. and Michelle Reis; loving brother of Christine Reis; grandson of Robert C. Sr. (Anita) Reis and the late Charlene Reis and Stephen and Erika Michel; dear future son in law of Edward and...

Oct 3, 2021

Gerard W. Oblazny, 65, longtime resident of Chicago, passed away Oct. 3, 2021.  Beloved father of Brittany (Robert) Finn and Natalie Oblazny (James Polaski); cherished grandfather Robert and Thomas Finn; devoted son of the late Walter II and Virginia, nee Piastonowicz; loving brother of Walter III (Joyce), Jacqueline (Jeff) Blaze, Adrienne and Glenn; fond uncle and great uncle of...

Sep 25, 2021

Victor Giustino was born in Chicago on May 10, 1937, to Joseph (Giuseppe) Giustino of Mola di Bari, Italy and Rose Giustino, nee Rezcek.  Joseph and Rose owned the Oslo Café and later the Napoli Pizzeria (both on Milwaukee Avenue) where Victor helped out after school and a time or two, used to ‘shine shoes’ for a nickel.  Victor...

Sep 10, 2021

Heraclio Ortega, 56, passed away Sept. 10, 2021.  Loving father of Rosalinda Cora (Maria Gerena), Louie (Diana Gonzalez), Juanita Ortega (Angel Rivera), Ricardo and Laco Ortega; beloved partner of Taisha Courtney and adored father figure of Malik, Destiny, Deshonna, Dekhia and Ray; cherished grandfather of Anthony, Jasmine, Louie, Rosalinda, Juan, Angel and Rocky and many more; devoted son of...

Aug 25, 2021

Heinz Grob, 75, of Chicago, formerly of Switzerland, passed away August 25, 2021.  Beloved husband for 48 years of Barbara, nee Krause; loving father of Tom; cherished grandfather of Finn; treasured brother of Brigitte (Toni) Weber and Erika (Martin) Abplanalp; caring cousin of Rosmarie Weber; devoted son in law of Gisela Krebs; adored Götti of Miles Monarrez and Christian ...

Aug 14, 2021

Sophie Elizabeth Allen was born March 31, 1994 in Tokyo, Japan to Diana Semel Allen and Nicholas St. John Allen. When she was four months old her family moved to the United States and her first home there was at Duke Central Campus married student housing in Durham, North Carolina. Sophie grew up in Cary, NC, graduating from Enloe...

Jul 21, 2021

Eric C. Jones, near lifelong resident of Urbana and Champaign, passed away early Wednesday morning (July 21, 2021) at the La Grange Hospital Intensive Care Unit in La Grange.

His death was attributed to complications from severe dementia.

Eric was a graduate of Urbana High School in 1962 and went on to graduate from Southern...

Jul 19, 2021

Thomas "Tom" A. Nekola, age 66, of Harwood Heights IL, passed away July 19, 2021.  Born December 1,1954 in Alton, IL.  Father of Neil P. Nekola; loving son of the late Thomas and the late Astrid Nekola; brother of Ilene Jones, Catherine Petty, James Nekola, the late Ellen Jane Kasyan and the late Paul Nekola; uncle of many nieces...

Jul 16, 2021

Patricia A. Gallagher, 82, longtime resident of Oak Lawn, passed away July 16, 2021.  Beloved daughter of the late Eugene and Emily, nee Schattenberg; loving sister of Eugene (Fran), Dean (Marcia Matson), Ellan (the late Robert) Yelnicker, David Gallagher and the late LeRoy (Marilyn) Gallagher; cherished aunt of Joe, Michael, Patrick, Daniel, Dean, Tim, Robert, Matthew and Brett; dearest...

Jul 6, 2021

Mary Ann Therese Staples (nee Titei), age 77, born into eternal life on July 6, 2021.

Beloved wife of Eugene Francis Staples, Jr.; loving mother of Todd Kenneth Staples, Melissa Archene Staples (Melissa Ryan), and Marcus Ronald Staples (Eric Siedschlag); proud grandmother of Drue Tomas Staples; dear sister of late Steven Andrew “Ron” (Sheila) Titei.

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Jun 4, 2021

Ted Roubas, retired CPD, age 80, of Hamphire, passed away, June 4, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Kathleen, nee Neises; loving son of the late Constance Maimonis; dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Avid pilot and 25-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department.  Devoted fan of all Chicago sports teams, especially the Cubs.

Visitation Wednesday,...

May 30, 2021

Scott Henry Altman, age 51, of Berkeley, passed away May 30, 2021.  Beloved lifelong partner for 27 years of Maria L. Lukas; loving son of the late Robert and the late Bernice, nee Van Dyke; dear brother of Sue (Mark) Bell, Jeff Altman and Salli (Ward) Brady; uncle of Amber, Mark (Elizabeth) and Rachel Bell and great uncle of...

May 26, 2021

John F. Mathis, age 70, of Chicago. Devoted son of the late John J. and Doris, nee Kelly; loving brother of Patricia (Patrick) Meyer, Kathleen (Jerry) Wanko, James R., Thomas and the late Robert; dearest uncle of Jacob Macek.

John was a beloved member of his family. He loved technology, computer games and classic movies. He will...

May 10, 2021

David Cornell Tans, 77, of Chicago, formerly of Winneconne, WI and Grand Haven, MI, passed away May 10, 2021 after battling anti-IgLON 5, a rare autoimmune disorder.  Beloved husband of Susan E., nee Parker and the late Kathleen J., nee Brower; loving father of Rebecca (Steven) Zahn, Kristin (Dean) Elmer, Karin, Brian (Britta) Lietke and the late Dana Odegaard;...

May 9, 2021

Cornelia “Neale” Miller (nee Hodgkins) passed away at the age of 83, on May 9, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Franklin C. Miller, MD; loving mother of Lisa (David) Browdy and Susanna (Milo) Benningfield; cherished grandmother of Joel and Talia Browdy and Jonah and Max Benningfield; dearest sister of James (Anne) and Priscilla Hodgkins. Neale’s determination to make...

Apr 16, 2021

Gloria C. Garza Alfeas, 79, longtime resident of Morris and formerly of Chicago, passed away April 16, 2021 with her daughters by her side.  Beloved mother of Denise M. “Niecy” Sanchez, Peter T. “Todd” Sanchez and Antoinette M. “Nettie” (John) Trobl and mother-in-law of Cheri Falco; Cherished grandmother “grandmama” of Peter E. (Monica) Sanchez, Danielle M. Sanchez, Aubree Lyn...

Apr 3, 2021

Baby Yamilex Analia Hobbs, born into eternity April 3, 2021, leaves behind her beloved parents, Millilexis Lugo and James Hobbs III;  loving grandparents, Ana Munoz and Victor Lugo and Latonya and James F Hobbs Jr.; great grandparents Ana Vazquez and Juan Munoz.; dearest aunts and uncle, Kiana and Tamia Hobbs, Anissa Lugo and Alexander Ramos; great uncles, Carlos, Edwin...

Mar 25, 2021

Joseph John Miceli Sr., 80, of Chicago, passed away March 25, 2021.  Beloved husband of Rose Mary, nee Maietta for 60 years; loving father of Gina (John) Hoffman, Joseph John Jr. (Tammy), Maria (Stephen) Castagneri and Lisa (Steven) Woodson; cherished grandfather of Michael (Alanna), Sean and Nicole Miceli and Delton Hoffman; proud great grandfather of Ryan, Isabella, Brecken, Gage...

Mar 18, 2021

Frank J. Raszkowski, 70, of Round Lake Beach, passed away March 18, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Mary, nee Giese; loving father of Cheryl (Kenny) Munson, Carol (Joey) Manfredonia and Francis; cherished grandfather of Dylan and Jenna Munson and Alyssa Manfredonia; dearest brother of the late Helen Jaros; dear brother in law of Roseann...