Local Obituaries

Feb 17, 2023

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Robert A. “Bobby” Joyce Sr., age 75, born August 27, 1947, of Frankfort, IL formerly of Steger, IL passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023. He is loved by his wife of 41 years, Teresa (Wold), children Robert Jr & Valerie Joyce, Amy...

Feb 12, 2023

Nazaria Santillanes age 49 passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Mount Sinai Hospital Chicago. Nazaria is survived by her loving son Dylan C. Bucz-Santillanes. Devoted boyfriend Christopher M. Bucz. Cherished sisters Linda Colon, Anita Lozano, Juanita Garza, Mary Grace Rodriguez, Rosario Losoya and Pilar A. Santillanes.  Dear aunt to many nieces and nephews and a great friend...

Feb 11, 2023

Andrew Beshay Age 25, passed away on February 11, 2023. Cherished son of Nader Beshay and Jackline Tadrous. Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 455 79th Street, Burr Ridge.  Burial will take place at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien.

Feb 5, 2023

Jordan G. Perez, age 20 transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Journey Care Hospice after a battle against cancer.

Jordan is survived by his loving mother Marisa Meza, his father Gilberto Perez and his cherished sisters Leslie, Dulce, Steph, Abby and Emma. Jordan is survived by his dear grandmothers...

Feb 4, 2023

J ose Miguel Zapiain passed away surrounded by his family on February 4th, 2023. Born on September 28th, 1941, to Rosa & Anastacio Tello in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, Jose made his way to Chicago where he met and built a life with his wife Imelda A. Zapiain. They were married on February 20th, 1960 He is survived by his wife...

Jan 31, 2023

Christopher Allen Wiler, age 59, of Bolingbrook, Illinois passed away January 31, 2023. He was born March 27, 1963 in Chicago Illinois. Christopher is survived by his wife, Robin Wiler (nee Bolf), children; Mandy (Cody) Kearns-Smith, Paul (Shawna ) Kearns, Jeremy Thurner and Kyle Kearns, Grandchildren; Alizabeth Evans, Dominic Kearns, Brian Evans Jr., Alex Kearns, Damion Evans, Sam Thurner,...

Jan 23, 2023

Thomas L. Downey 79, of Melrose Park passed away peacefully on January 23 with family at his bedside. Korean veteran, he drove semi-trucks, volunteer driver for the Cavalier Drum & Bugle Corp, and loved to dance. He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years Carole (nee Rion), his son Thomas Jr. (Sharon), grandsons Tyler, Drew, Jason, Ryan Clark, granddaughter...

Jan 22, 2023

Easley Blackwood Jr. died on January 22, 2023. No close relatives survived him. Easley was born April 21, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Easley, Sr. and Beecher Blackwood. His father, Easley Sr., was a noted contract bridge player, writer, and originator of the Blackwood convention. Easley, Jr. was an American professor of music, a concert pianist, a composer...

Jan 20, 2023

Gabriele Pledge was born on April 21, 1931 in Lenggries, Germany. She was the oldest of three daughters to Otto and Regina Purzer. Gabriele met the love of her life in 1950, an American soldier named Glen Pledge, and they were soon married. Upon completion of his military duties, Glen returned to the states.  In 1954, Gabriele...

Jan 19, 2023

Karen Elizabeth Harris (nee Clark), 87, of Naperville passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2023, with her beloved husband by her side.  A service will be held Monday, January 23, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, IL.  Visitation will take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. and service following at 2:00 p.m.   Interment will take...

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Lou Aguilar, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in her home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 in Pilsen, Chicago, Illinois.

Mary Lou is survived by her two daughters, Sylvia (Jorge) Luque, Esther Aguilar; two sons, Anthony Aguilar and Robert Aguilar; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Aguilar; Mary Lou’s cherished ten grandchildren, and over...

Jan 3, 2023

Terri Pottorff passed away on January 3, 2023. Private services to be held.

Dec 26, 2022

Guadalupe Martha de Leon de Navarro passed away peacefully on Monday; December 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Mother of two living daughters Ma Carmen Navarro de Munoz and Martha Guadalupe Navarro. Widow of Dr. Jose Navarro Gomez. And grandmother of 5 (3 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, 1 great-granddaughter). Mother-in-law of Mr. Cesar...

Dec 17, 2022

Margarita Treviño Arguello age 76 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Margarita is survived by her loving husband/companion/best friend Paz Ramirez, her sons Juan C. Trevino her warrior and Esteban Ramirez her healer. Her grandson, two brothers and six sisters. Margarita was preceded in death by her dear son †Rogelio...

Dec 7, 2022

Josefina Soto, age 60 of Hickory Hills, passed away December 7, 2022. She was born June 26, 1962 in Lovinton, NM. Josefina was the loving wife of Gilberto Soto. Beloved mother to Andrew Soto, Ana Licia Prieto and Delilah Abuosba. Beautiful mother-in-law to Abel Prieto and Vanessa Mejia. Exquisite grandmother to Alize, Isaiah, Gabriela, Gianna, Mateo, Izabella,...

Dec 5, 2022

Donna F. White passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022 at the age of 99.  Private burial will take place.

Dec 5, 2022

Allen L. Brisco passed away on December 5, 2022. Private services to be held.

Dec 2, 2022

Gladys L. Boyd passed away on December 2, 2022. Memorial service is being planned for a later date.

Nov 26, 2022

John Kopfensteiner  Age 78, of Darien. Beloved husband to Kathleen (nee Szot). Loving father of Kristen (Steven) Butler and Matthew (Megan) Kopfensteiner. Proud grandfather & “Papa” of Alena, Emily, Sophie, and Lydia. Caring uncle of many nephews and nieces. Fond brother of Sandy Podgorski, Helen Daly, Billy Kopfensteiner and the late Walter Kopfensteiner, Phyllis Podgorski,  Pam Fowler and Bobby Kopfensteiner....

Nov 19, 2022

Cheryl Lynn Yerges (nee Peterson) Age 73 of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on hospice care on Saturday, November 19, 2022.

Cheryl was born in Sioux City, Iowa.  She graduated from East High School in 1967 and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where...