Local Obituaries
Margaret Flowers
February 18, 2025
Margaret Flowers Age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ted Flowers. Loving mom of Diane Power and Debby (David Fisher). Proud grandma of TJ Donnellan (Jason), Sean (Holly) Power and Clare Power (Michael). Most adored nana of Aubrey, Sean Jr. and Sadie Power. Dear sister of the late John (late...
Brianna Nicole Mariottini
February 16, 2025
Brianna Nicole Mariottini, age 17 passed away February 16, 2025. She was born November 3, 2007 in Downers Grove, Illinois. Brianna is survived by her parents Christopher and Candace Mariottini, her sister Alexis Mariottini, grandparents, Steve and Donna Piha, Claude and Donna Mariottini, and Clyde Levan. She was also a beloved niece and cousin to many.
Brianna was a junior at...
Jose Guerrero
February 11, 2025
Jose “Joe” Guerrero, born on June 20, 1953, passed away on February 11, 2025 at the age of 71 surrounded by his loving family in Florida. Originally from Chicago, Joe moved to Florida and lived there for over 20 years where he became a true Floridian but never forgot his hometown of Chicago.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents...
James Leigh
February 5, 2025
James Earl Leigh passed away suddenly on February 5, 2025. Private services to be held.
Fr. Beshoy Mikhail
February 4, 2025
Fr. Beshoy Mikhail (Nabil Hanna Mikhail) passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Visitation Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 7-9pm at Holy Resurrection & St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge, IL. Additional visitation will also be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 10:30am until time of Funeral Service 11am at...
Roberto Barrera
February 2, 2025
Roberto “Bobby” Barrera went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 2nd, at the young age of fifteen. While heartbroken, we take comfort in the belief that Bobby is in heaven, whole and perfect, and that we will be reunited with him again.
To know Bobby was to love him dearly. His sweet, infectious spirit, quick wit, and goofiness touched...
William J. Linklater (Joe)
February 1, 2025
William J. Linklater (Joe) passed away on February 1, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on June 3, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to William John Linklater and Jean Connell Linklater of LaGrange, Illinois, both of whom were lawyers. He is survived by his cherished wife, Dorothea D. Linklater, nee Ash, his sister Margaret Van Dagens,...
Diana Wilson
January 29, 2025
Diana Wilson passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Memorial Service to be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at The Vineyard Church of Hyde Park, 5333 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago from 1-3 pm.
Angelita Medrano
January 19, 2025
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3 pm to 8 pm at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington Street in Naperville. Everyone is invited to meet directly at St. Therese of Jesus Catholic Church, 271 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora, IL on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for Mass at 11:30 am.
Betty J. Matz
January 16, 2025
Betty J. Matz (nee Melton) devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 after a brief hospital stay. Betty was a long time resident of Downers Grove. She was born on February 13, 1934 in Blue Island, Illinois. She graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in 1951. She was married to the late Edward Matz...
Michael Mekhael
January 11, 2025
Michael Mekhael passed away suddenly on January 11, 2025. Funeral Service to be held at 11:00 am Thursday, January 16, 2025 at St. Mark Coptic Church, 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge. Burial will take place at Clarendon Hills Cemetery 6900 S. Cass Ave., Darien, IL.
Timothy Stephen Powers
January 3, 2025
Tim was a kind and loving son, brother, father uncle and great uncle who befriended many. Tim attended St. Edwards Grade School and then IVC High School where he was a talented wrestler and enjoyed his self made skateboard ramps in the back of the house along the river. In whatever feat he was attempting, Tim was all in.
Life changed...
Rosario (Rose) Anderson
November 26, 2024
Rosario (Rose) Cruz Barcelo Anderson, age 82, passed away at her home in Westmont, IL after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on November 26, 2024. Born on May 3, 1942, in Chicago, IL third oldest of 10 children to Raphael Barcelo & Simona Ramirez Barcelo.
After marrying in 1976 to Richard E. Anderson where they...
Jesus Carranza
November 20, 2024
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Gregory Carranza , 49 years old of Chicago, Illinois, on November 20, 2024 due to respiratory complications. Jesus passed peacefully, surrounded by love, leaving behind a life marked by strength, laughter, and an unwavering spirit that will never be forgotten....
