Local Obituaries

Dec 10, 2019

Fred S. Wood, passed away on December 10, 2019. Private services to be held.

Dec 1, 2019

Carl Edward ” Bubba” Covey, US Army Veteran, passed away on December 1, 2019. Burial with Military Honors will be held at 11 am on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL.

Nov 25, 2019

Erlinda Mendoza, querida esposa, madre, abuela, hermana, tía y amiga falleció tranquila y en paz en su casa de Chicago el lunes 25 de noviembre a los 76 años. Erlinda nació el 17 de enero en La Puerta de Jaripitiro (Huaniqueo, Michoacán de Ocampo, México), hija de Ismael Madrigal y Elvira Zavala. Se casó el 5...

Nov 20, 2019

Ellen Kennedy Wolfe, passed away on November 20, 2019. Private services to be held.

Nov 15, 2019

Dwight Lucas, passed away on November 15, 2019. Private services to be held.

Nov 9, 2019

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...

Nov 9, 2019

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...

Nov 6, 2019

Michelle R. Maloney, passed away on November 6, 2019. Private services to be held.

Oct 30, 2019

Rodrigo C. Godoy, passed away on October 30, 2019. Funeral Service will be 11 am Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, 8999 Archer Ave., Willow Springs. Burial Resurrection Cemetery.  Visitation Friday from 3-8 pm.

Oct 28, 2019

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...

Oct 24, 2019

Christopher A. Bailey, Age 28 of Joliet, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2019. Memorial Service was held at 4pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Will County Baptist Church.

Oct 13, 2019

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...

Oct 10, 2019

Miriam B. Wilson, passed away on October 10, 2019. Private services to be held.

Sep 29, 2019

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.

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Sep 18, 2019

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...

Sep 17, 2019

Edward William “Bill” Krause, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019. Cherished father of Kim (Paul), Kara (Steve Topper). Proud grandfather of Nikolas, Lucas, Logan. Loving ex husband to Iola. Fond uncle and dearest friend to many. Bill was p receded in death by his parents Edward & Drucilla (nee Aiken), and his brother John Krause....

Sep 13, 2019

Florinda Castro Cabello, Age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday September 13, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Florinda is survived by her cherished children: Eloy Granados, Sandra (nee Granados) Molina, Yolanda Cabello, and Fermin Cabello. Florinda was preceded in death by her loving husband Fermin Cabello Sr. and her dear son...

Sep 11, 2019

Kathryn Frances Oles, 66, passed away on September 11, 2019 in Naperville, IL.  Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Irene Oles. She is survived by her siblings Dennis (Barbara), Donna (Ricky) and Randy (Debbie).  Kathy was a loving mother to Meghan (Chris), Caitlyn (Zach) and Sarah (Chris), grandma to Natalie, Hailey, Brooklyn, Braelyn, Brynlyn, Carter...

Sep 4, 2019

Theodore J. Malecki, passed away on September 4, 2019. Private services to be held.

Aug 30, 2019

Elsie Madalinski Hronec, Age 99, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2019. Graveside services will be held 1pm Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Resurrection Cemetery, 7201 Archer Ave., Justice. Everyone is asked to meet at the office at 12:45pm.