Local Obituaries

Patrick Dean Somerville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Private services to be held.

Claire Kowarsch (nee DiDomenico) Age 79 of Westchester. Cherished wife of the late Richard Kowarsch.  Devoted mother of Mary Dufield, Nick Kowarsch, Richard (Donna) Kowarsch, Gary (Candice) Kowarsch and Michelle (William) Polich. Proud grandmother of 11. Loving sister of Mary (Howard) Dobuck, Theresa DiDomenico and the late Carmen DiDomenico. Funeral service will be held 10 am Monday at Queen...

Joyce May Millman (Nee Berman) Cherished wife of Harvey Millman. Devoted mother of Alan Millman and daughter in law Ling Millman (nee Lin).  Proud grandmother of Sean and Lana Millman. Beloved daughter of Matilda and the late Jacob Berman. Loving sister of Ruth Soslavsky. Dear aunt of Debi Farrell and Jodi Singer. A visitation will be held from 10...

William P. “Bill” Bullis, 79, of Naperville passed away Wednesday morning due to complications of diabetes. Bill was a devout Catholic. He served his country in the Korean War as a Sergeant in the Marine Corp. Bill was an avid sportsman and sports fan. His hobbies including reading, golf and music. His witty humor and contagious personality will be...

Wayne F. Stejkowski, age 63. Cherished husband of the late Irene, nee Link; dear brother of Cindy (Joe) Garcia; fond uncle of Tracey (John) Joyce, Daniel and Kristopher Garcia; beloved son of the late Josephine, nee Kopec, and the late Frank Stejkowski; loving companion of Donna Harris. Funeral 11:15 a.m., Friday from Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services Ltd.,...

Darrel G. Athey. Private cremation services to be held.

Harry J. Jamrozik, age 89, beloved husband for 67 years of Josephine, nee Cadero, devoted father of JoAnn (late Don) Torgerson, Cookie (Rich) Sanzeverino, and the late John (Debbie) Jamrozik; loving grandfather “Pops” of Tina, Kristie, Richie, Donny, Harry, Mary and Sam; proud great grandfather of Katelyn, Jessica, Alyssa, Kevin, Timmy, Addison, Grace, Nolan and Payton; dear brother of...

Patricia A. Hale (Nee Simpson). Cherished mother of James (Michelle), Dennis (Lila) and David (Anna). Proud grandmother of Lakisha, Brittany, James, Austin, Vincent, Nicholas, Maverick and Rocklan. Beloved daughter of the late David and the late Bessie Simpson. Loving sister of the late David and the late James Simpson. Funeral 10 am Tuesday at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 516 S....

Daniel M. Sheehan Age 59, suddenly. Cherished father of Tommy (Lindsay) Sheehan. Proud grandpa of Reilly and Sammy. Loving little brother of Tom Sheehan and Pat Sheehan. Dear uncle of Matt Sheehan. Beloved son of the late Sophia (nee Gramczak) and the late Thomas Sheehan. Dan will be missed by his loyal companions; Lena, Annie and Ted. Funeral service...

Harriet L. Muzik passed peacefully away on Thursday, August 1st, at the grand old age of 97! Harriet had been a resident of Beacon Hill Retirement/Assisted Living Community in Lombard, IL  for the past  9 years and under Hospice care since November.  On November 28, 1921, Harriet was born in Berwyn IL to Edna and John Gerski as the...

Kristina M. Richards Age 41, suddenly. Beloved daughter of Antoinette (Tom) Sommers. Loving sister of Thomas (Teresa) Richards and Robert Richards. Dear aunt of Crystal, Tommie and Matthew. Fond niece of Michael (Marsha) Giglio, James (Marianne) Giglio and Joseph (Jonette) Giglio. Cousin of Michael Giglio, John O’Shea, Jamie Narvaez, Tamiron Giglio, Riella Sims and Joseph Giglio. Memorial visitation Thursday...

Mildred E. Rehnberg (nee Cernak). Cherished wife of the late George. Devoted mother of Kathleen (John) Weller and Steven (Linda) Rehnberg. Proud grandmother of Dale (Starlyn) Weller, Kathryn (Daniel) Schulte, Eric Rehnberg and Kyle (Melissa) Rehnberg. Fond great grandmother of four. Loving sister of John Cernak and the late Anna (late Anthony) Lecky. Visitation Sunday 3-8 pm at Heartland...

Martin Mendoza (February 1972 – August 2021) was the youngest son of Henry and Veronica (Bea) Mendoza. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.

It was never a dull moment when you were in his presence and he’s deeply missed by all who knew him. While he never had children, he cherished his...

Joe “JP” Sell IV, Age 33, Suddenly. Cherished son of Joe Sell and and Rosie (nee Carpenter). Loving brother of Jamie (Joel) Rodriguez, Angie Sell, Karen (Sergio) Gutierrez and Jackie Sell. Beloved grandson of Joseph (late Rosemary) Sell and Richard (Lynn) Carpenter and Jule (Late Floyd) Johnson. Proud uncle of Jesenia Rodriguez and Lyla Gutierrez. Dear nephew, cousin and...

Jean M. Davare (nee Sommers) Cherished wife of the late Thomas E. Davare. Loving sister of Richard (Virginia) Sommers, Eileen (William) O’Brien and Thomas (Antoinette) Sommers. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Gathering of family and friends 11 am Saturday at Sacred Heart Church 8245 W. 111th St, Palos Hills where a memorial mass will be celebrated at...

Baby Gabriella Veola-Ann Obbin was born into eternity on February 22, 2015. Private services to be held.

Jean Marie Platt Izzo, Age 94 of Lombard. Wife of the late Bernard P. Izzo. Mother of Tom, Jim (Joan), Cathy (Joseph), John (Rosemary) and Pat (Judy) Izzo. Grandmother of Jesse, Katie, Anthony, Laura, Beth, Chris, Cindy, Steven (Ashley), Anna (Tim) Glinski, David and the late Patty. Great grandmother of Benjamin. Sister of Amanda (Late Ted) Lorig, late Betty...

James Smith, Age 94. WWII Navy Veteran. Loving husband of Alice Joyce Smith (nee Boardman). Proud grandfather of Bryan (Norma) and Bradley Gelushia. Fond great grandfather of Warren and Ryker Gelushia. Visitation Monday 10 am until time of Funeral Services 11 am at West Lawn Baptist Church, 6401 S. Komensky Ave., Chicago, IL 60629. Burial will be at Abraham...

Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass in honor of Daniel Fernando Zapata, Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 11:00am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 813 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, Illinois 60608.

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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is...

Jim Schiltz, beloved husband, father, and follower of Christ passed away at the age of 87 from complications related to brain cancer.

Jim was born April 5, 1936 in St. Joseph, MO to James Schiltz and Adelia Ruegsagger. He grew up in St. Jo and graduated LaFayette High School Class of ’54. He went on...