Local Obituaries

Lucy Urso
September 8, 2016
Lucy Urso passed away on September 8, 2016. Private services to be held.

June Howard
September 4, 2016
June L. Howard, passed away on September 4, 2016. Private services to be held.
Hector Serrano
September 4, 2016
Hector B. Serrano 43, entered into eternal rest on Sunday September 4, 2016. He was born to Mary Lara & Hector Serrano, biological son of Mario Delgado, on August 17, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Serrano was survived by his two children: Destiny and Santiago. He was a loving brother to eight siblings; four sisters: Lena, Sylvia, Beatrice and...
Armani Fierro
August 31, 2016
Armani F. Fierro, age 20 was suddenly taken away on August 31st, 2016. At his time here on Earth, He was a loving son to Sonia Fierro. A loving brother to Joel Fierro, Loni Fierro, Laila Fierro. Loving nephew to Sergio Fierro & Angel Fierro. An awesome uncle to his only nephew, Joshua Fierro, Loving grandson to Jose &...
Fonzie Donnellan-Fisher
August 28, 2016
Fonzie, our cherished Yorkie, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2016 at the age of 16. The Fonz was born on July 24, 2000. He is survived and will be greatly missed by his human family of Debby & Trudy Donnellan and David Fisher. Fonzie was preceded in death by his pet companions; Sam, Lupe, Hankie, Shelly and “The...
Carmen Escarzaga
August 24, 2016
Carmen Escarzaga, age 65 passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois surrounded by her loving family. Matriarch of her family; Cherished mother of: Elizabeth Escarzaga, Sonia Sanchez, Laura Escarzaga and Hector Escarzaga, loving grandmother of: Michael Angelo Escarzaga, Alex Escarzaga, Nicole Escamilla, Lilian Lopez, Amaly Escarzaga, Elijah Escamilla, Julian Escarzaga, Israel...

Brian Mahaffay
August 21, 2016
Brian Mahaffay, passed away on August 21, 2016. Private services to be held.

Clarence Johnson
August 21, 2016
Clarence Johnson Jr, passed away on August 21, 2016. Private services to be held.

Richard Gatlin
August 19, 2016
Richard Gatlin, Passed away on August 19, 2016. Private services to be held.

Irvin Jackson
August 10, 2016
Irvin Jackson Jr., passed away peacefully on August 10, 2016. You can honor Irv by:
Acknowledging and showing gratitude to those who make your life easier, such as the teller at the bank, the person who delivers the mail, picks up your trash or stocks shelves…lending a helping hand to someone who needs it. Smiling and nodding...

Finn Thomsen
August 7, 2016
Finn Lauge Thomsen, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 7, 2016. Private services to be held.
Carolyn Bass
August 7, 2016
— Carolyn Ann Bass (Cox), 60, of Ottawa, passed away Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
She was the wife of the late Daniel Bass and the daughter of William “Smiley” Cox and the late Pernia VanHook (Lovitt). She was employed at the Shell Oasis and loved her coworkers and customers. She enjoyed reading,...

Donald Bowen
August 5, 2016
Donald Bowen, passed away on August 5, 2016. Private services to be held.

William Lee
July 30, 2016
William “Bill” M. Lee, 51, of Downers Grove, IL, died on Saturday, July 30, 2016, after a long illness. Bill is survived by his wife, Malinda Hamann; his children, Quentin and Ben Lee; his parents, William M. Lee and Lynn Pittinos; his sister, Shannon Smith; and six nieces and nephews. Born in Atlanta, GA, Bill grew up in Greenville, SC....

Eliezer Castillo
July 29, 2016
Eliezer Castillo Age 83, passed away on July 29, 2016. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 6pm until 8pm with a Funeral Service at 7pm at Christian Fellowship Church, 4220 W. 59th Street, Chicago. Private burial will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove.

Manit Buranasiri
July 29, 2016
Manit Buranasiri, passed away on July 29, 2016. Private services to be held.
Miguel Ramirez
July 28, 2016
Miguel M. Ramirez age 58 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at St. Lukes Unity Pointe Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. Miguel is survived by his loving wife Maria Christine Ramirez. Cherished father of: Lorenzo Guzman, Hector Guzman, Lucia (Eduardo) Duarte, Crystal Ramirez, Miguel Kristian Ramirez. Loving Grandfather of:...

Robert Nickoley
July 27, 2016
Robert L. Nickoley, passed away on July 27, 2016. Private services to be held.
Dolores Zwicker
July 26, 2016
Dolores Theresa Zwicker, nee Polt. Passed away suddenly on July 26, 2016.
Regretfully this is to inform you that Dolores (Dottie) Zwicker and Christopher Zwicker, mother and son have passed.
Irish Blessing– Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Dolores was born in Collingswood, New Jersey...
Christopher Zwicker
July 26, 2016
Christopher Zwicker, passed away suddenly on July 26, 2016.
Regretfully this is to inform you that Dolores (Dottie) Zwicker and Christopher Zwicker, mother and son have passed.
Irish Blessing– Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Dolores was born in Collingswood, New Jersey on December 26,...