Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Sophie Elizabeth Allen

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...

Eric C. Jones

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...

Thomas "Tom" A. Nekola

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...

Patricia A. Gallagher

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...

Mary Ann Therese (Titei) Staples

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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Ted Roubas

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,...

Scott Henry Altman

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...

John F. Mathis

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...

David C. Tans

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;...

Cornelia "Neale" (Hodgkins) Miller

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...

Gloria (Garza) Alfeas

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...

Yamilex Analia Hobbs

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...

Joseph John Miceli Sr.

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...

Frank J. Raszkowski

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...

Dorothy Ann "Dot" (Michel) Thompson

Mar 6, 2021

Dorothy Ann “Dot” Thompson, nee Michel, 66, of Lake Barrington, passed away March 6, 2021.  Beloved wife of Michael P.; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Michel; loving sister of Trude (the late Jack) Miller, Rosa (the late Donald) Tufano and the late Joseph (Donna) and Stephen (the late Erika) Michel and sister in law of Jim...

Mary Elizabeth (May) de Laive

Mar 5, 2021

Mary Elizabeth de Laive, 94, of Chicago, passed away March 5, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be announced and held at a later date.

Barbara Ann (Smietana) Limbach

Feb 6, 2021

Barbara Ann Limbach, nee Smietana, of Plainfield and former lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away February 6th, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Melissa (Arturo) Baez; cherished grandmother of Mikey, Eric, Grace and Xander and great grandmother of Robbie; devoted daughter of the late Ted and Anne, nee Maas; dear sister of three and fond...

Aaliyah Delilah Lopez

Jan 9, 2021

Aaliyah Delilah Lopez, born into eternal life January 9, 2021.  Cherished daughter of Abel Lopez and Vivianna Villarel; beloved granddaughter of Myra Lopez, William Hernandez; loving great granddaughter of Rachel Nichols (Russ Kozak), Amelia Osoria and Rodolfo Cruz; dearest niece and cousin of many.

Service and interment private.

Frances "Fran" Anderson

Jan 2, 2021

Frances Anderson, age 76 years young, passed away Jan. 2, 2021.  Loving wife of the late Leonard; cherished mother of Linda; devoted daughter of the late Loren, Sr. and Frances; loving sister of Loren, Jr.; dearest cousin and aunt of many.

Fran worked at Prairie Grove School as “The Lunch Lady” for more than 29 years.  She...

Joseph Singer

Dec 11, 2020

Joseph Singer, 89, passed away peacefully December 11, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Edith, nee Meyer; loving father of Marty (Ann) Singer, Lisa Singer and Heidi Jo Singer (Kristen Stoklasa); cherished grandfather of Adam Singer, Emily (Russell) Sparks, Nash Larson and David Larson; dearest brother of Sandy (Fred) Siedlitz, the late Donald (the late Nancy) Singer and the...