Local Obituaries

Feb 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...

Feb 5, 2025

James Earl Leigh passed away suddenly on February 5, 2025. Private services to be held.

Feb 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...

Feb 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...

Feb 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,...

Jan 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. 

Jan 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.

Jan 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...

Jan 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. 

Jan 10, 2025

Private services to held.

Jan 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...

Jan 1, 2025

Dec 30, 2024

Private services to be held.

Nov 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...

Nov 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....

Nov 19, 2024

Robert Matthew Sobeck, age 26 of Naperville, IL passed away on Sunday November 19, 2024.  He is survived by his parents, Robert John Sobeck and Michelle Lorraine Sobeck (nee Lynch), siblings, Kalene (Josh) Rageth and James Sobeck, grandparents, James (Madelyn) Lynch, nephew, Caleb, niece, Delaney and many cousins, aunts and uncles.  He is preceded in death by his...

Nov 17, 2024

Adolfo Ramirez Jr. Born into Life on July 16, 1966 in Chicago IL. Loving son of the late Rosa Gutierrez Ramirez and the late Adolfo Ramirez. He was Born into Eternity the morning of November 17, 2024 in Chicago. He is survived by his sister, Veronica Ramirez. Loving uncle of Cullen Reynolds. Adolfo was also surrounded by many cousins...

Nov 14, 2024

Tirso N. Geronimo Jr. passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024. Private services to be held.

Nov 13, 2024

Darrell R. McCoy passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024. Private services to be held.

Nov 8, 2024

Gerardo Moreno passed away at the age of 52 years  of age on Friday November 8, 2024 from complications involving his health in Chicago, Illinois. Gerardo was a caring, loving and nurturing son, brother, uncle and friend. He was well loved in life by all that knew him. Gerardo had a big heart and was always giving kind words...