Omar E. Chavez age 42 was born on February 5, 1980 to Abel Chavez Jr. and Elena San Miguel Gonzales in Chicago, Illinois. He transitioned into eternal rest on August 22, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Omar is survived by his Cherished grandmother: Maria Elena Chavez, his mother: Elena San Miguel,  Gonzales, his siblings, Daughters: Mariana Chavez, Emilia Chavez, Step kids: Eric Lindo , Melinda Barajas, wife Melinda Chavez, and many  aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Omar was preceded in death by ...Continue reading

Mark A. Schafer passed away on August 25, 2022. Committal service with military honors will be 1:30 pm on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL.  Everyone is asked to meet at the Information Center by 1:15pm. ...Continue reading

Joseph J. Cholewa passed from this world on August 24, 2022. In his life Joe lived many roles – from refugee to successful businessman, from immigrant to soccer player, from son to husband to grandfather. Joe was a gracious host, an excellent dancer, and shot a solid game of pool. He built things and with his skills and sensibilities brought beauty to his projects. He had an artist’s eye for metal work. He enjoyed life. When the time came, he faced death with courage and curiosity. Born in a ...Continue reading

We are sad to announce the passing of Jason Michael McQueary age 46 of Carlinville, IL on August 24, 2022. Jason passed away at home, with his loved ones. Jason leaves behind his devoted significant other Yvonne Rendon. Devoted father of Tyler McQueary, Gage Strother; stepchildren Desereé Held, Merlina Mike, Daphnie Mike-Jai, Rezelina Jai, Juliana Donley, Daniela Donley. Proud grandfather of Savannah McQueary and Sylis McQueary. Loving brother of Sean (Samantha Kiefer) Waterman. Dear uncle of ...Continue reading

Maria C. Avalos transitioned to her eternal life on August 23rd 2022 at 82 surrounded by her loving family in Chicago Illinois. Maria was born on September 27,1939 in Laredo Texas, born to Juan Hernandez and Paula Martinez Hernandez, she is one of 14 children. At the age 5 Maria and her family made the move to Chicago, Illinois where they settled in Pilsen.  In 1956 she married Refugio Avalos Sr. and together they had 6 children Refugio (Karen), Sylvia (Jose), Arthur, Armando (Laura), Victor ...Continue reading

Veronica Mata transitioned to her eternal life on August 11, 2022 at the age of 61, surrounded by her loving family in Chicago, Illinois. Veronica was born on October 22, 1960 in Santa Maria de los Angeles, Jalisco. She was born to Maria Saucedo and Gonzalo Mata. She is the third of four children: Gonzalo, Cuca, Vero, and Gustavo. At the age of twelve she immigrated to Chicago with her family. They settled in the Pilsen neighborhood where they resided on twenty second street for most of her ...Continue reading

Anne C. Wysocki, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2022 at age 70. She was surrounded by family when she passed into eternity. Anne was born to Phillip Coyle and Kathleen T. Adams on December 14, 1951 in New Jersey. As a child she fell in love with music and learned to play the piano. She also discovered the joys of nature, tennis, and bowling, to name a few things. In the summer of 1970, Anne moved to Illinois and in July 1973 got a job at ...Continue reading

Roger Paul Kalkis passed away on August 6, 2022. Cherished husband of the late Caroline (nee Lenz) Kalkis. Devoted father of Randall (Annie) Kalkis, Kathryn (James) Zboncak and the late Theran (Jodi) Kalkis. Proud grandfather of Scott (Ashley) Kalkis, Xiling Kalkis, Jennifer Kalkis, Rafe (Alexandria) Kalkis, Kristi (Joshua) Helgeson, Zachary (Courtney) Zboncak and Kelsey (Aaron) Means. Fond great grandpa of Cierra, McKenzie, Abby, Tessany, Judah, Levi, Paxton and future Baby Helgeson. Loving ...Continue reading