Local Obituaries

Oct 2, 2018

Bernice Wagner, passed away on October 2, 2018. Private services to be held.

Sep 30, 2018

Gonzalo Tapia Gutiérrez, originario de Ameca, Jalisco, México 57 años de edad, falleció rodeado de su familia el Domingo, 30 de Septiembre, 2018 en su residencia en Blue Island, Illinois.

Querido hermano de: Irma Leticia, Laura, Alma Cristina &  Claudia Nora. Querido tío de diez sobrinos/as: Federico, Selene, Esmeralda, Cynthia, Jesús, Cecilia, Andrés, Alonso, Giovaana y Santiago....

Sep 29, 2018

Clary Matos, originally from Peñuelas, Puerto Rico, 92 years passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at her residence in Chicago.

Clary  is survived by her loving children: Hildy (Raymond) Santos, Jose B. (Maricela) Matos, James (the late Dolores) Matos, Marilyn (the late Edward) Hernandez, Mary (Fidel) Sanchez, the late Roberto...

Sep 22, 2018

Beloved Paul T. Skenandore Sr., Age 45 passed away peacefully on Saturday Sept. 22 nd at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife Mary Skenandore and four children – Cynthia M. Skenandore, Paul T. Skenandore Jr., Anthony D. Skenandore and George G. Skenandore. He will be missed by his parents Maria (Janie Barcelo) &...

Sep 18, 2018

La Sra. Eustorgia Pérez de Martínez de 82 años de edad  falleció el Martes, 18 de Septiembre, rodeada de su querida  familia en el Hospital Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. Eustorgia , querida madre de: Alberto Camilo Martínez, Lino Martínez, Constancia Martínez, Memecio Martínez, Julia Martínez, Nemoria Martínez, Angel Martínez, Angela Martínez, Jorge Martínez, Mercedes Martínez, Ignacio Martínez y...

Sep 17, 2018

Ronald Wallace passed away on September 17, 2018. Private services to be held.

Sep 12, 2018

James Andrew Kniffin, 64, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 at Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb, IL after losing his battle with Esophageal Cancer. James was born October 9, 1953 in Chicago, IL and later moved to Warrenville, IL. He was an avid fisherman and a member of the NRA. He enjoyed his annual trips to Eagle River, Wisconsin...

Sep 3, 2018

Robert C. Mathews was born April 12, 1940 and passed away September 3, 2018 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Robert leaves behind a wife Marilyn Mathews, Son & daughter in law Anthony & Anabel Mathews. 3 brothers Frank, Kenneth and William Mathews. 3 granddaughter Suleyla, Chelsie and Abigail Mathews. He was a loving uncle to Ron...

Sep 3, 2018

Dawn Marie Harbour, passed away on September 3, 2018. Private services to be held.

Aug 31, 2018

Alice Faye King, passed away on August 31, 2018. Private services to be held.

Aug 21, 2018

Jose Armando Bernal, age 53, entered into eternity on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Armando-as he was known to everyone close to him, is survived by his wife of 30 years, Martha, his children, Carolina, Armando, Mariana and Sebastian, siblings Teresa, Juan, Dolores and many loving family members and friends.

Armando was a...

Aug 20, 2018

Elmer Ray Taylor, 63, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home in Braidwood IL. He was born in Peoria on June 1, 1955 to Florence “Betty” and Raymond Taylor. They preceded him in death. Formerly of Lacon and Chillicothe, he married Patricia Taylor on November 21, 1983. She preceded him in death in 2016.

Surviving...

Aug 19, 2018

John Thomas “Tom” Adrianson, 91, of Joliet, Illinois, formerly of Battle Creek, Michigan, died August 19, 2018 at The Parc of Joliet Nursing Home. He was born December 25, 1926 in Battle Creek to Roy E. and Margaret (Mapes) Adrianson. Tom graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and Albion College, where he met the love of his life...

Aug 16, 2018

Domingo Reyes, Age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Domingo is survived by his loving brothers and sisters: Jesse Reyes (Late Irma), Rosa Viramontes , Felix Reyes Jr. and Ramona Arciniega. P receeded in death by his dear parents †Felix Reyes Sr., †Ramona Reyes, his brothers †Robert Reyes, †Santiago...

Aug 14, 2018

On Tuesday, August 14 2018, Leon Paz, Jr. left us in body, but not in spirit. He is survived by his wife Susan, children Leon, Carlos and Rosalie, mother Aurora, Sister Guadalupe, nine grandchildren, and extended family. He will also be remembered by countless others as he was a father figure, mentor, friend, and compadre to so many more.  ...

Aug 13, 2018

Robert D. Burrows, passed away on August 13, 2018. Private services to be held.

Aug 12, 2018

Johanna H. Riley, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2018. Services are private.

Aug 3, 2018

Guillermo Ramírez Barrón age 81 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.

Guillermo was born in León Guanajuato, México came to the United States  was married in 1961 to María Luisa and together shared 57 years of marriage. Loving husband of: María Luisa Ramírez. Beloved father of: Martha L. Ramírez, Guillermo Ramírez and...

Aug 2, 2018

Fred P. Bramasco passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on August 2nd, 2018, He was surrounded by loved ones. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. He was married for 64 years to his beloved wife Juanita S. Bramasco. He was always helping his family out and we treasured all the...

Jul 31, 2018

Jesus C. Gutierrez (Jesse) born September 14, 1956 in Yuriria, Guanajuato, Mexico, Jesse emigrated to the US in December 1969 with his mother and four sisters. He graduated from Kelly high school, obtained a degree in Business Administration from UIC, studied at the Catholic Theological Union for a Master’s in Pastoral Studies, and went on to attend the Instituto...