Local Obituaries

Jun 11, 2019

Betty J. Kay, passed away on June 11, 2019. Private services to be held.

Jun 2, 2019

Robert O. Clark, passed away on June 2, 2019. Private services to be held.

May 27, 2019

Adele (Kelly) Hall Bambenek, age- classified, passed away on May 27, 2019 in Downers Grove, IL.  She was the devoted wife of the late Robert Bambenek (Chicago, IL) and the late Mahlon “Bud” Hall (Streator, IL); and loving mother of Bradley (Liane) Hall, Randall (Leigh Ann) Hall and Jill (Bill) Hall Herrmann.  She was the cherished Nana of Allie,...

May 14, 2019

Matthew J. Shauger “Matt”, age 39 years, of Coxsackie, N.Y., passed away on May 14, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1979 and is the son of John Melvin and Laura Ellen Shauger.

Besides his parents, and his grandmother, he is survived by his children Alexandra Grace Shauger, Jacob John Shauger, sister Jennifer Lynn Johnson and...

May 8, 2019

Judith M Skelnik (nee Frische) of Des Plaines died May 8, 2019.  Judy was born October 22, 1940 in Chicago and lived in Des Plaines for over 32 years. After graduating from the Academy of Our Lady High School, Judy worked for Science Research Associates and later Dry Storage Corp.  After a combined 44 years of energetic service, Judy...

May 3, 2019

Bernice E. “Bunny” Vong passed away peacefully on May 3, 2019 at the age of 94.   Bunny was proceeded in death by her loving husband Russell.   Cherished mother to Judy (Late Don) Mulling, Bob (Mary) Vong and Martha (John) Kierstein.  Bunny had 6 grandchildren – Lenay (Jerry), Dana, Russell (Melissa), Sara (Ryan), John and Amber and 5 great grandchildren...

Apr 24, 2019

Jean L. Konopasek, passed away on April 24, 2019. Devoted companion for 17 years to Dan Hoffmeister. Loving mother of Matthew Gonzales. Daughter of James and Ellie Konopasek. Dear sister of Theresa and Jim Konopasek. Proud aunt of Adeline, Jesse, Danielle, Dana and great nephew Blake.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 10am...

Apr 16, 2019

Carl R. Gambotz, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Apr 3, 2019

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, surrounded by his family, Paul Ryan, beloved husband and father, passed away at age 69.  Married for 50 years to Carmen, nee Cannella, loving father to Michelle (Brian) Backus and Michael Ryan.  Proud grandfather to Fallon, Danielle, Miranda, Michael, Adam and Henry.  Paul was preceded in death by his father Thomas, his mother Bertha...

Apr 3, 2019

Jacqueline P. “Jackie” Bachar. Born on March 13, 1927 & passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019. Cherished wife of the late George W. Bachar. Loving mother of George (Tina) Bachar and Catherine (David) Gonzales. Proud grandmother of Samantha (Tom) Galindo, Courtney (Gregory) Muir and Connor (Jessica) Gonzales. Dear great grandma of Molly Catherine Muir.

Visitation will...

Apr 3, 2019

Aida Correa, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019. Private cremation services to be held.

Mar 29, 2019

Ausencia “Chencha” Huerta passed away (transmigrated) on Friday, March 29, 2019 at her residence in Chicago, IL.  Chencha was proceeded in death by her mother, Elena Olvera Huerta and her father, Luis Vaca Huerta.  Chencha is survived by her sisters: María Guillermina Díaz, María de la Luz Reyes, María Elena Ramírez; and her brothers: Luis “Junior” Huerta and Natividad...

Mar 24, 2019

Charles G. Rezack, passed away on March 24, 2019. Private services to be held.

Mar 24, 2019

John R. Szeszycki, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2019. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, March 30, 2019 at St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th Street, Oak Forest. Private burial will be held at a later date.

Mar 20, 2019

Salud Jiménez age 80 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved Husband: Tere Jiménez. Cherished father: José (Adriana) Jiménez, Rosalba (Alberto) Rodríguez, Lourdes (José Monarrez)-Jiménez, Esmeralda Jiménez, Álvaro Jiménez, Salud “Yoyo” (Macaria) Jiménez Jr. and Cuca Ambriz. Dear Grandfather of: Karina, Adam, Gabriela, Alberto Jr., Bianca, Nadia, Aarón, Andrea,...

Mar 2, 2019

Kason Luna Haseltine, born into eternal rest on March 2, 2019. Private services to be held.

Feb 27, 2019

Alejandro was a strong Catholic and devotee of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He was a lover of the arts. It’s possible that in another lifetime he was philosopher, as he was always quoting philosophers like Pythagoras of Samos, a 570 BC political and religious philosopher as well as Aristotle and Plato. Education, philosophy, and history were his great passions....

Feb 22, 2019

John M. Childers, passed away on February 22, 2019. Private services to be held.

Feb 22, 2019

Socorro Velázquez (nee López) age 75, entered into Eternal life, Friday, February 22, 2019 at the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital. Loving wife of: Rubén Velázquez Sr. Cherished mother of: Rubén Jr. (Monica) Velázquez, Arturo (Patricia) Velázquez and Armando Velázquez. Beloved Grandmother of: Jennifer Lessen, Benjamin, Jessica, Alyssa and Great grandmother of: Adelynn and Michael Rubén. Fond Aunt...

Feb 20, 2019

Lorraine M. Jones, nee Duda, passed away on February 20, 2019. Private services to be held.