Julie Marie Byrne, a loving daughter, sister and aunt, passed away on January 15, 2024, at the age of 74, in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois. Born on April 7, 1949, in Chicago, Julie dedicated over 30 years of her life to serving the community as a civilian investigator with the Chicago Police Department. Julie was well-known for her lifelong passion for horses and her unwavering commitment to her work. She worked tirelessly for the Chicago Police Department, leaving a lasting impact on the ...Continue reading

Raafat A. Hanna passed away on January 15, 2024. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am Monday, January 22, 2024 at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge. Burial will be at Clarendon Hills Cemetery. ...Continue reading

Walter John Kurinsky, also known as Wally, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Downers Grove, IL at the age of 79. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Wally was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, known for his witty, dry sense of humor and his great poker face. He had a curious mind and a talent for fixing things. He was always willing to help his children and grandchildren with school work, household projects, and repairs. Wally had a successful career as a Mechanical ...Continue reading

Clotilde Carrera Rodriguez nacio el 3 de Junio 1935 en La Blanca Zacatecas Mexico. Conocion a Jose Guadalupe Silva en un baile. Se casaron en el ano 1953 y tuvieron 11 hijos durante los 49 anos de casados, asta que murio Jose Guadalupe ,su pareja, el 5 de Junio del 2002. Ella era una persona muy alegre, sonriente la mayoria del tiempo, le gustaba mucho contar historias acerca de su vida, era muy sociable y muy buena para cocinar, tambien era alguien que le gustaba andar muy presentable, muy ...Continue reading

Irene J. Norkus, age 84, of Bolingbrook, Il. Passed away January 5, 2024.  She is survived by her cherished daughter, Theresa (Craig) Adams. In addition to her daughter she is also survived by her much adored grandchildren; Jackson Adams and Benjamin (Kaitlyn O’Toole),  dear brother; Robert Carter, sister-in-laws; Petronella “Pat” Sharow , Judy (John) Norkus and many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband Francis Norkus, daughter; Kathren Wiler, son; Christopher Wiler, her ...Continue reading

Patsy Jean Banasiak, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023 surrounded by her family. Patsy was born on October 9, 1948, in Newport, Arkansas, a day that marked the start of a life filled with kindness, humor and a generous spirit. Patsy was the daughter of Robert and Sally (Jones) McFarlin. The family moved to Chicago in the early 1950’s where Patsy remained a lifelong resident. From a child on the church bus, to a young mother making a ...Continue reading

Justin Todd Banasiak, loving father, son, brother and friend passed away on April 5, 2020. Justin was born on October 1, 1983, in Evergreen Park, Il. The lifelong Chicago resident was the fourth child of Barnabas and Patsy Banasiak. From childhood, Justin could light up the room with his presence. He could draw a smile out of you even in the darkest of times. He had a way of connecting with people everywhere he went, of touching lives in ways that lasted. Working as a mechanic for most of his ...Continue reading

Kenneth Sloup, age 72, was born August 27, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, the younger son of John F. and Blanche R., nee France, Sloup.  Faithful throughout his courageous battle with cancer, and surrounded by his family, Ken went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2023. Ken was raised in Lisle, Illinois, attending Lisle High School. He excelled as a natural athlete, particularly in hockey and baseball. Ken was an honor student as well and graduated from Lisle High School in 1969. Ken married his ...Continue reading