Valerie M. Brenits (nee Green). Cherished wife of the late James Brenits. Devoted mother of Ariel and William Brenits. Loving sister of Claudia (Ron) Beideman. Dear aunt of Brandon (Jelena), Jeff, Nick & Mack and Joshua, Sophie, Alex & Samantha. Great aunt of Mia. Fond sister in law of Donald (Teri) and Andrew (Susan) Brenits. Beloved daughter of the late Art & the late Harriet Green. Visitation Saturday January 23rd from 3-8 pm at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, ...Continue reading

MARGARET "PEGGY" FIELDS Peggy Fields (nee Weeks) 57, passed through death to eternal life on January 12th, 2016 while being surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was a graduate of Yorkville High School. She had been employed by Aurora Pump, ASC Pump, and on the board of directors at the Aurora Postal Employees Credit Union. Since Peggy was diagnosed with ALS, she enjoyed spending time on Facebook, keeping up with the many posts from all her friends and family. She also enjoyed winning ...Continue reading

Abner John Smith, 97, a Lee County, Florida resident since 1976, formerly of Lake Forest, Illinois and Bernardsville, New Jersey passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in Ft. Myers, Florida. He was born July 23, 1918 in South Pasadena, California to Abner and Ernestine Smith. Abner served 4 years as a major in the US Army Air Transport Command in North Africa during World War II. Just after the war, in 1948, he married the love of his life Helen Scranton, whom he met when they were both ...Continue reading

Pamela Anderson, passed away on December 20, 2015.  Cherished sister of Paula (Tony) Scislowicz. Proud aunt of Jennifer (Bret) Sawin. Fond great aunt of Spencer & Zoey Jane Sawin. Dear friend of Steve Bartkowski, Maricel Rousch and her children, Matthew & Michael Rousch.  Visitation will be Wednesday at Curley Funeral Home 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge from 4-8 pm with a Funeral Service to be held at 7pm.  Cremation will be private. For funeral info: (630) 445-1439 ...Continue reading

Belinda Contreras was born March 7, 1951, in McAllen, Texas, she passed away suddenly on December 18 in her home. She was retired after 36 years from Chicago Title. She is survived by her cherished husband Francisco Contreras Jr. of 45 years; loving mother of Yvette (Raymond) Tran, Javier Contreras and Samantha Contreras; proud grandmother of 15 grand children and 1 great granddaughter, Magdalena Rose. Belinda loved volunteering at that local food pantry and helping others.  She was a loving ...Continue reading

Sean A. Maurer, Age 29 passed away suddenly on December 13, 2015. Sean is survived by his aunts and uncles on the Estes Family side; Roger Estes, Randy (Susan) Estes, Rodney (Ermalinda) Estes, Diane (David) Johnson, Ludo (Nicole) Nijs and cousins; Ritchy (Peggy), Yvonne (Matt), Robert (Christina), Ray (Kristin), Ryan (Beth), April (Justin), Ben (Danna), Jenni (Nick), Sam, Elisa and Pieter. Preceded in death by grandparents Norman and Dorothy. Sean is also survived by his aunts and uncles on ...Continue reading

Michael L. Scheidt Age 61, passed away suddenly on December 5, 2015. Michael was born in Joliet on November 17, 1954. Michael is survived by his cherished daughter Jennifer (Chris) Williams. Beloved son of Rose (nee Cunningham) and Charles Scheidt. Loving brother of Russell, Gerald (Pat), Mark and Tim (Maribel) Scheidt. Proud grandfather and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles and Richard Scheidt. Private cremation and services will be held. ...Continue reading