Joseph Beltran Gomez, US Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Olga Gomez and his cherished daughter Jazmin Gomez. He retired from the Palmer House Hotel after 31 years of service. The Palmer House is where he met and married the love of his life Olga. They were married for over 35 years. Joseph will greatly be missed by his family and friends. Visitation 3:00 to 8:00 pm  Friday November 15, 2019 at Zarzycki ...Continue reading

Charles J. "Chuck" Vander Luitgaren. Passed away on November 9, 2019. Cherished husband of Margie Vander Luitgaren (nee Kuyper). Devoted father of Beth (Edward) Franczyk & Jamie Raymond. Proud grandfather of Olivia & Cora Franczyk. Beloved son of Marcella (nee Mickewicz) and the late Peter Vander Luitgaren. Loving brother of David (Donna) Vander Luitgaren, Jean (Norbert) Wleklinski and Lynn (late Raymond) Tuftedal.  Dear uncle and cousin to many. A Celebration of Life will be held on ...Continue reading

Maria Rodriguez de Esparza. Cherished wife of the late Raul Esparza. Devoted mother of Emilio, Guillermina (Angel) Flores, Margarita (Richard) Vance, Carolina (Juan) Barrios, Raul (Isabel) Esparza, Maria (Ricardo) Talavera, Miguel (Victoria) Esparza, Salvador (Sylvia) Esparza and the late Jose Jaime Esparza. Proud grandmother of 24, great grandma of 33 and great great grandma of two.  Loving sister of Elisa, Gudalupe, Rosario, Salvador & the late Javier, Antonio, Maria de Jesus and Caritina. ...Continue reading

It is with great sadness that the family of Debra”Debbie” Castanedo announces her sudden passing on Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Chicago. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her mother Lucy Ortega, brother Tim Castanedo Sr., sisters Barbara Rodriguez, Doreen Valtierra, Darlene (late Jesse) Avalos, Toni (Jesse) Suarez and preceded in death by her father Tony Valtierra and her sister Joanne (Bob) Bettendorf. Debbie was a devoted and beloved aunt to many nieces, nephews, great and ...Continue reading

Doris Maxine Bervert, 88, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, IL.  She was born December 19, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Una Parker.  She was retired from Hallmark Cards in Topeka.  She married James W. Bervert on July 19, 1952 in Topeka who preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Johnson and her husband, Robert, of Romeoville, IL, twin daughters, Karen Bervert of Plainfield, IL and Karla Bervert of ...Continue reading

Maria L. Rodriguez, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 18, 2019. Cherished wife of Juan Rodriguez. Devoted mother of Jose (Claudia) Rodriguez. Proud grandmother of Esmerelda, Evelyn, Joahan and Jose Rodriguez Jr. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 2:00pm-8:00 pm at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 W. 59th St. (Corner of 59th & Tripp) Chicago.  Funeral Mass 10:00 am Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at St. Pius V Church, 1900 S. Ashland Ave., ...Continue reading