With heavy hearts, we honor the life of Alicia (Alice) Mendoza, a cherished wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother whose unwavering love and infectious smile and laugh illuminated the lives of those around her. On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Alice passed away at 61 years old, surrounded by the embrace of her beloved family. Throughout the past 12 months, she courageously battled against the relentless grip of cancer with strength and unwavering determination. Even amidst her pain and ...Continue reading

Erika Lynn Wirtanen Pokorski, 54, of Yorkville, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday early morning October 28, 2023. Erika was the beloved daughter of June C. Wirtanen and the late Philip L. Wirtanen. She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin, on December 6th, 1968. As her family moved frequently, Erika attended several schools in Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, and Illinois. She graduated from Naperville North high school in 1987. Erika received a Speech and Communications degree from ...Continue reading

Fred William "Bill" Graue, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 15th from a rapidly progressing form of Alzheimer’s.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Barb.  Loving father to Jennifer (Andrew) Wilson and Mark (Leslie) Graue. Proud grandfather to Everen Wilson.  Dear brother to Beth Parker and Jack Graue and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bill was a past employee of DeSoto Chemical Coatings, Continental Can, White Cap and Silgan ...Continue reading

Sam Balfour Wright, age 83 of Country Club Hills passed away on October 8, 2023. Sam was born on July 26, 1940 to Agustus Wright and Inez Advira Wright in Manchester, Jamaica and later emigrated to Chicago in the 1960s. He is survived by his daughter, Olivene Wright and cherished by his siblings: Aldith Wright, James Wright, Cecil Wright and Percy Wright; along with his beloved 3 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A man of strength, wisdom, and affluence in his family. Sam will be profoundly ...Continue reading

Antonia Compean Gonzalez Age 92 years of Chicago, Illinois passed away in her Chicago home on the morning of October 1, 2023. Pilsen was her home for over five decades. She was born in the town of Santa Maria, Texas, what is known as “El Valle”. Her mother’s last name was Rodriguez and her father’s name being Fernando Compean, which they were born in Matahuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She was baptized in Mercedes, Texas and went to high school in La Feria, Texas. She migrated to Chicago in the ...Continue reading

Magdalena “Mama” Valerio was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully on September 10, 2023 at age 97. Magdalena was born to Esteban Hernandez and Oliva Pineda on December 28, 1925 in Fresno, California. She had 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She then left to Coeneo, Michoacan where she was raised and met the love her life Salvador Valerio. Together they had 11 children: Graciela Palencia (+Francisco), ...Continue reading

Bernard "Berny" Jayne, 69, of Naperville, IL, passed away on August 26, 2023 surrounded by his devoted family and loved ones.  Berny was a kind and generous man with a heart that shined as bright as the sun.  He lived a simple and cherished life and was loved by so many.  He is survived by his children Kim (Dave), Josh (Dani) and Courtney (Omar), his siblings Marty (Sue), Greg (Linda), Peggy and Jerry, his grandchildren Addison, Jackson, Sean Patrick, Abraham and Irie, and many nieces, nephews ...Continue reading