Local Obituaries
Carole Downey
June 30, 2019
Carole K. Downey, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2019. Private services to be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Alex Bogush
June 30, 2019
Alexander Bogush, 24, of Palm Springs, Calif., died June 30, 2019, in Palm Springs, Calif.
He was born Dec. 16, 1994, in Bucharest, Romania, and adopted by his family on Dec. 18, 1996. Alex is the son of Gregory and Cynthia Hutson Bogush and brother to Ashley Bogush. Alex was a resident of Aurora. He attended Calvary...
Rosa Ramirez
June 21, 2019
Rosa Ramirez age 87 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago.
Rosa was the loving wife of the late †Adolfo Ramirez Sr. cherished mother of: Adolfo Ramirez Jr. and Veronica Ramirez and dear grandmother of: Cullen. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Rosa was a longtime resident of Pilsen; she...
Rene Luna
June 16, 2019
Rene Dorado Luna, passed away on June 16, 2019. A Memorial visitation will beheld on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 5-9pm at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S. Washington St., Naperville.
Frank Matus
June 16, 2019
Frank S. Matus, age 77, passed away on June 16, 2019. He was born on October 12, 1941 and grew up on Chicago’s south side. He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bears.
Frank graduated from Farragut High School in 1959. After taking some community college classes, he decided to join...
Jerome Dejerld
June 12, 2019
Jerome E. DeJerld, passed away on June 12, 2019. Private services to be held.
Nazario Hernandez
June 12, 2019
Nazario Hernandez, passed away on June 12, 2019. Private cremation services to be held.
Robert Clark
June 2, 2019
Robert O. Clark, passed away on June 2, 2019. Private services to be held.
Adele Bambenek
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,...
Matthew Shauger
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...
Judith Skelnik
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...
Bernice Vong
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...
Jean Konopasek
April 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...
Carl Gambotz
April 16, 2019
Carl R. Gambotz, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Paul Ryan
April 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...
Jackie Bachar
April 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...
Aida Correa
April 3, 2019
Aida Correa, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2019. Private cremation services to be held.
Ausencia Huerta
March 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...
Charles Rezack
March 24, 2019
Charles G. Rezack, passed away on March 24, 2019. Private services to be held.
