Local Obituaries
Francisco P. Medina
April 11, 2025
Francisco P. Medina, age 74, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. Devoted father of Javier (Joann) Medina, Richard (Joshuani) Medina, Brenda (late Nicholas) Mueller, and Alexis Medina. Proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, with another precious grandchild on the way. Cherished companion of Daisy Roman. Loving brother of Efren (Carmin) Medina, Luis (Dora) Medina, late Felipe (Gina) Medina and the...
Oscar Berducido
March 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Oscar Vidal Berducido Olaverri
Papa Oscar was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend.
Oscar V. Berducido, AKA Papa Oscar a long resident of Melrose Park, IL. departed peacefully at his home surrounded by members of his beloved family on Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was 93.
Papa Oscar is survived by his loving children: Maria Berducido,...
Francisca Valladares
March 20, 2025
Francisca Valladares paso a mejor vida la tarde del Jueves, 20 de Marzo,2025, rodeada de amigos y familiares. Dejando atrás a su querido esposo Nicolas e hijos Anselmo, Ramiro, Tomas y Juana Valladares así como nietos y bisnietos que la amaban mucho.
El amor por su familia la llevo a sobre pasar obstáculos tan grande como la batalla con el cáncer...
Glenda K. Walker
March 19, 2025
Glenda K. Walker (nee Schweik). Age 60, passed away on March 19, 2025. Cherished wife of Bob Walker. Devoted mother of Samuel and Collin. Beloved daughter of Richard & Joem. Loving sister of Rick Schweik, Cyndi Schweik, and Donna Tuttle.
Family and friends will gather on Friday, March 28, 2025, at St. Joan of Arc Church, 820 Division St., Lisle for...
Randall Swain
March 13, 2025
Randall Robert Swain, a longtime resident of Villa Park and Lombard, passed away on March 13th, 2025, at the age of 74.
Randy loved the aviation industry and was a proud retiree of United Airlines, where he was a dedicated employee for nearly 53 years. A lifelong Green Bay Packers and Chicago White Sox fan, he also had a deep appreciation...
John S. Regan
March 11, 2025
John Scott Regan Age 65. Beloved husband of Deborah, (née Hart). Devoted father of John (Natalie), Megan, and Matthew. Loving brother of Donna (Neil) Liston, Karen (Tom) Grand and the late Robert (Agnes) Regan. John is survived by many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great nephews.
He was a coach to many and a friend to all.
Visitation is from 10:00 am...
Fred W. Eiselstein
March 11, 2025
Fred W. Eiselstein, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at home surrounded by his family on March 11, 2025 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on December 10, 1969, Fred was 55 years old.
Fred's greatest love in life was his family, and he shared 37 wonderful years with his forever and ever girl, Kimberly. Together,...
Alfredo Rodriguez
March 7, 2025
Alfredo Rodriguez Age 71 passed away on March 7, 2025, at University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Beloved brother of Martin Rodriguez and Alicia “Alice” Rodriguez. Fond uncle to his nieces & nephews and friend to many. Alfredo was a long time resident of 18th Street in Pilsen.
Visitation will be held 9:00 am Friday, March 14, 2025, at St. Procopius...
Susie Caldwell
March 6, 2025
Susie Caldwell, age 49 passed away on March 6, 2025 at the University of Illinois in Chicago, surrounded by loved ones. Susie is survived by her mother, Anita Salgado, her children, Samantha Caldwell and Ralph Caldwell, and siblings: Javier Salgado, Cindy Salgado, Joel Salgado, and Adriana Salgado who will carry her humor, her love, and her legacy forward. Susie was...
Heather Elaine Renee Stadel
March 3, 2025
Heather Elaine Renee Stadel, 40, of Yorkville IL, died by suicide on March 3, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1984 and graduated West Aurora High school in 2003.
Throughout her life Heather worked in retail, worked as a nanny, did house cleaning and waitressing. She enjoyed vintage items, especially collecting Pyrex. She was an avid bowler and a Christian...
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.
