Local Obituaries

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...

Nov 2, 2024

We remember Budimka Djurdjevic, whose spirit departed from us on November 02, 2024 at the age of 85. Born on May 02, 1939 in Velike Pcelice, Kragujevac to her parents Dragoslav and Milostija (Dimitrijevic) Djurdjevic, she then immigrated to America where she spent the bulk of her life in the Chicagoland area, until finally making the decision...

Oct 30, 2024

Josef Schwarz passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024. Private services will be held.

Oct 29, 2024

Jose “Pupa” Raymundo   08/29/1939 – 10/29/2024 Jose “Pupa” Raymundo beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed peacefully surrounded by all of those who loved him.  He and his siblings were raised by a single mother. He grew up in Mexico City, with only a 3rd grade education and started working at the age of ten...

Oct 19, 2024

Wendy S. Witmer, age 62 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away October 19, 2024.  She was born February 19, 1962, in Hinsdale, IL. Wendy has lived in Downers Grove the majority of her life.  She did leave immediately after high school to join the U.S. Navy.  After completing her duties in the Navy she returned to Downers Grove...

Oct 17, 2024

Dorothy McKinnon passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. Private services to be held.

Oct 11, 2024

Deborah A. Green (nee Gersch) Age 70 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024. Cherished wife of Robert Green. Dear step mother of Rob (Becky) and Bill (Patti) Green. Proud step grandmother of Ethan, Nathan, Noah and Micah. Loving sister of Arthur (Betsy) Gersch, late Bonnie Iaeger and the late Virginia Cox. Fond sister in law of Karen Green...

Oct 10, 2024

Susan Tallmon passed away on October 10, 2024. Private services to be held.

Aug 22, 2024

Jon (Phil) Philip Boyes’ death came without warning. Thursday August 22nd 2024, Phil passed away in Willowbrook IL, his home town. This guy was a friend to all that knew him. He often referred to his home as “the club house” where him and his friends would gather for various games and social events.

Phil was an...

Aug 18, 2024

Salvador Torres, age 77, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2024 in Morelia, Michoacan, MX.

Salvador lived a full life filled with hard work, integrity, and generosity. He was a beloved and well respected member of the Pilsen community in Chicago, and of his hometown of Villa Morelos in Michoacán, MX. Despite the challenges of his early...

Aug 5, 2024

Mildred K. Zalokar age 91, of LaGrange  passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024. “ Milly” was the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Zalokar, dearest sister of the late William (Marilyn) and Elizabeth (Chester); Cherished aunt of Kathy, Karen, William Jr., Lynn, Robert, Kim and Lisa.  Great Aunt to Kristen, Matthew,Christine, Michael, Alexander, Elizabeth and Asa. Silly...

Jun 26, 2024

Thomas Ward Lynch, 84, of Naperville passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2024. Tom bravely faced cancer another time, and was surrounded by the love of his family, creating countless special memories through his final months.

Tom was born on August 26, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan to Mortimer and Arlene Lynch....

Jun 20, 2024

Anthony Ernesto Ayala age 24 passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

Visitation: Monday, June 24, 2024 at Hursen Funeral Home, 4001 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Funeral Services: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, Prayers at 9:30...

Jun 10, 2024

We remember John Torres, whose spirit departed from us on June 10, 2024, at the age of 76. John was the beloved husband of Marietta Rotman Torres, the devoted father of JP and Augustine, and the loving brother of Dolores (Joe Gonzalez, Rick (Eva) Gomez), Ben Gomez (Eva Rivera), and the late Alfonso. John was the beloved uncle...