Martin Mendoza (February 1972 - August 2021) was the youngest son of Henry and Veronica (Bea) Mendoza. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. It was never a dull moment when you were in his presence and he’s deeply missed by all who knew him. While he never had children, he cherished his late dogs Rusty and Chico as his babies. He dedicated his career to working construction and met many people along the way that became like family. Marty found no greater joy than ...Continue reading

Eden Vargas Garcia,66, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Saturday August 7th, 2021  In Eden’s early 20’s he left Mexico and planted roots in the Pilsen Neighborhood. He obtained his CDL License and became a driver for a variety of companies. Some of which include Matia’s Trucking, El Conejo Transit, a school bus driver and in his spare time a delivery driver for Pilsen pizzerias.  Eden was caring and giving and most notably a big prankster/bromista. The grandchildren will always be able to ...Continue reading

Gary Renared McWilliams was born on April 12, 1961 in Forest City, Arkansas at Forest City Memorial Hospital to Ernestine Lindley, who so after, wed Claude McWilliams. The couple soon relocated to Memphis, Tennessee adding to their family, a sister, Claudette Michelle and brother, Claudis Vincent. At a very early age, Gary knew who the Creator was because he attended church with his grandmother, Marklena Lindley. Gary was baptized and received the Gift of the Holy Spirit at the age of 12. He ...Continue reading

Rafael Cortes, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021 from 5pm until time of service, 6pm at Estrella de La Mañana Iglesia Cristiana, 3748 N. Newland Ave., Chicago. ...Continue reading

Rodney Engelhardt, 80, of Woodridge, Illinois passed away on July 26, 2021 from natural causes.  Rodney, a lifetime car aficionado, was predeceased by his parents, Alberta and her husband George.  He is survived by his loving wife Estella of Woodridge, Illinois; children Karen Harkin of Naperville, Illinois, Donna (Wayne) Littrell of Wilmington, North Carolina and Melissa Engelhardt of LaGrange Park, Illinois; his grandchildren Tim, Alina, Jenee and Miara; and his siblings Cullen Zethmayr of ...Continue reading