Local Obituaries

Oct 7, 2017

Alexis 20 years of age passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Loving son of: Juventino and Guadalupe, dearest brother to his brothers and sisters, fiancée of Anahit and soon to be a daddy.

Alexis was a good son, brother, fiancée, grandson, nephew, cousin and a good friend to many, Alexis will be greatly missed....

Oct 6, 2017

After a hard fought battle with cancer, Steve Bruno Abramowicz passed away on October 6, 2017 in Nashville, TN at the age of 65. He leaves behind his life’s love and best friend Sara, his beautiful gems, his son Steven and daughter Stephanie.

Steve was born on December 18, 1951 in the back of the yards neighborhood...

Oct 6, 2017

Dorothy Winslow, passed away on October 6, 2017. Dorothy loved the ocean, the beach, Boston, Cape Cod, and her sisters. She also loved to read and to sit on her front porch visiting with friends and enjoying her flowers. She was a wife, a mother and a very proud grandmother. She lost two children and her spouse before her...

Sep 26, 2017

Fernando “Freddy” Rico age 87 years old passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 26, 2017 at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Freddy as he was known to his family and friends is survived by his loving wife of 53 years: Antonia C. Gonzalez his dear children: Javier Gonzalez and Susie Gonzales. Cherished grandfather of John Steven and...

Sep 19, 2017

Richard A. “Ricky” Stam, passed away on September 19, 2017.  Private services to be held.

Sep 17, 2017

James D. Roberts, passed away on September 17, 2017. Private services to be held.

Sep 16, 2017

Jose Luis Robles, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 16, 2017. Funeral services are private.

Sep 14, 2017

Marino Guzman, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 14, 2017.

Marino was born in Mexico. He is survived by his loving wife: Maria Gueta Guzman of over 50 years of marriage and his dear children: Julia, Marino Jr., Rafael and Richard. Proud grandfather of 6.

He was a man with...

Sep 1, 2017

Steven Skender age 83 passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017 ay Mercy Vitas Hospice, Chicago, Illinois.

Steven was born in Croatia, married Katherine Galtic and together in their union of marriage had one son Slavko. They immigrated to the United Sates and lived their lives in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood. Steven was loved by his...

Sep 1, 2017

Larry D. Carter, passed away on September 1, 2017. Private services to be held.

Aug 27, 2017

Nina Williams, passed away on August 27, 2017. Private services to be held.

Aug 24, 2017

Carl H. Grabinsky, passed away suddenly on August 24, 2017. US Army Veteran. Cherished husband of the late Phyllis. Devoted uncle of Laurie (Craig) Gresser, Karen (Harry) Door and Rick (Kathy) Eldredge. Dear great uncle and close friend to many. Beloved son of the late George and Marie Grabinsky.

Visitation Friday from 9 am until time of...

Aug 18, 2017

Brandon Erik Page, passed away suddenly on August 18, 2017.  Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 1017 from 1 pm until time of Funeral Service 3 pm at Calvary West Church, 1600 Beta Drive in Sugar Grove.

Aug 15, 2017

Gilma Eleksis, née Buntinas, 88, of Wheeling, passed away in her home on August 15, 2017 in Wheeling, IL. A celebration of her life will be held at St. James Lutheran Church, 5129 Wolf Rd, Western Springs, IL 60558 on August 26, 2017 at 10:00 with a service to follow at 12:00. Burial will be private. Family requests no...

Aug 11, 2017

Alfredo Madrigal, age 84, was born in El Colorado, Michoacán, on August 8, 1933. Son of Abraham and Maria de la Luz Madrigal, 4th of 10 children. Growing up Alfredo dedicated his time working in the countryside. He enjoyed watching the sunsets and loved horses. During his adolescent years his family moved to the nearest town called Penjamillo. As he...

Aug 9, 2017

Miguel Angel Hernandez, age 74, was born in Morelia Michoacán on July 10, 1943. He moved to Mexico City as a teenager and became the manager of a paper store where he met his wife, Estella Villegas, and married in 1972. He resided in Mexico City until the age of 33 and emigrated to Chicago in 1974 and worked...

Aug 2, 2017

Linda F. Bard, passed away on August 2, 2017. Private services to be held.

Jul 29, 2017

Raeleen J. Fontana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 29, 2017. Private services to be held.

Jul 28, 2017

Evelyn P. Graham, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2017 at the age of 90. Private services to be held.

Jul 21, 2017

Janice M. Bosco, beloved wife of Joseph Bosco peacefully passed away on July 21, 2017.  Born April 23, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois as the fourth child of John and Clara Schoumacher.  Janice is survived by her spouse Joe, three children: John, Joanne, James, and two grandchildren Matthew and Clara.  Visitation will be held 5:00-9:00pm on Friday July 28, 2017. ...