Local Obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Michelle Ann Bergen, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. Born to the late Walter and Virginia, she was the youngest of the family of four children. She is survived by her daughter Dawn (Darrell) Griffin, granddaughters Hailey and Hannah and siblings Patricia (the late Denver) Acord and Thomas (the late Myrna). She was...

Nov 12, 2022

Shirley A. Smith passed away on November 12, 2022. Private services to be held.

Nov 11, 2022

Joan McDermott Age 86 of Mayslake Village passed away on November 11, 2022.  Funeral Mass for Joan will celebrated 10:00am on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Mayslake Village Chapel, 1801 35th St., Oak Brook. Private burial next to her parents Elizabeth (nee McShane) & Daniel  McDermott will take place at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park.

Nov 10, 2022

Diane K. Pachter passed away on November 10, 2022. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1125 Franklin St., Downers Grove.

Nov 8, 2022

Leopoldo Guerrero Guerrero Age 91, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Nov 6, 2022

Anna “Suzie” Berzanski (nee Ulatowska), 96, of Darien, IL, died on Sunday, November 6, 2022 of  COVID-19.  She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward George, her parents Bernhard and Anna, and her dear sister, Geraldine Gronski.  Anna is survived by her sons, Richard (Maureen) of Mundelein, IL and Michael (Noelle) of Chicago, IL and...

Oct 29, 2022

Arunas Paltanavicius passed away on October 29, 2022. A Memorial Service is be planned for a later date.

Oct 20, 2022

Diane Aichinger, age 56, passed away October 20, 2022.  She is survived by her daughter; Annemarie Aichinger, brother; Jay Lofky, sister; Beth Lofky and her beloved dog Scooby.  She is preceded in death by her parents James and Barbara Lofky.

Diane enjoyed playing the flute and listening to all kinds of music.  She...

Oct 20, 2022

William L. “Bill” Kraus passed away on October 20, 2022. Survived by his cherished wife of 72 years and high school sweetheart Helen Marie Kraus (nee Neely). Devoted father of William Kraus, Peggy Taylor, Lycia (Garry) Honaker. Proud grandfather of Amber (Justin) Elliott, Garrett (Katelyn) Honaker, Jessica (Lisa) Honaker, Brittany (Al Chiappetta) Honaker, Leesha Kraus, William (Danielle)...

Oct 14, 2022

Larry A. Voss passed away on October 14, 2022. Private services to be held.

Oct 6, 2022

Lorraine Krasowski passed away on October 6, 2022. Private services to be held.

Sep 29, 2022

Elizabeth Ann (Allaway) O’Donnell-Weizeorick

Elizabeth ‘Liz’ was the oldest living daughter of 11. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael ‘Sonny’ O’Donnell (deceased) in 1960; they had been together since the 7th grade. During their 39 year marriage, they had three daughters, Denise (Bill) Malevitis, Diana (Fred) Freeman and Dawn (Jake) Luchene. Twelve amazing grandchildren Paige (Kevin),...

Sep 26, 2022

Linda Nibert passed away on September 26, 2022. Private services to be held.

Sep 16, 2022

Dora Sauceda Pérez, de 85 años, amorosa madre de cuatro hijos, y adorada esposa de Abel Sauceda, falleció el 16 de septiembre de 2022.

Sus padres, Marcelina Lugo & Anacleto Pérez vieron nacer a Dora el 31 de diciembre de 1937. Dora vino de principios humildes de Montemorelos, Nuevo León, México viviendo en...

Sep 6, 2022

John Vinehout passed away on September 6, 2022. Private services to be held.

Sep 6, 2022

Linda Patterson passed away on September 6, 2022. Private services to be held.

Aug 30, 2022

Gildardo F. Ramos “PASTOR GIL” passed away August 30, 2022. Cherished husband of Debra Lynn (nee Pierce). Devoted step father of Matthew and Christopher Pursley. Proud grandfather of Zachary, Emma and Clare. Loving brother of Sophie Ramos, late Mercedes Padayao and the late Eddie Ramos. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Beloved son of the late Eduardo Ramos...

Aug 28, 2022

Arcadio C. Guerra Jr. passed away on August 28, 2022. Private services to be held.

Aug 27, 2022

Alfredo Alanis III was born December 8, 1987 and born into eternity on August 27, 2022.

He is survived by his father Alfredo Alanis Jr., his mother Alexandra (nee Arroyo) Sluis, his stepfather Ronald Sluis, his siblings: Ricardo Tena Jr. (Margaret), Santino Chavez Sr. (Ariana), Alejandra Alanis (Scott Heard), Abraham Alanis, Anthony Shaffer, Maria Alanis;...

Aug 27, 2022

Raúl Macías Solís passed away in Chicago on August 27, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was the 6 th of eight children born to Felicitas and Santiago. As a young child, Raúl lived with his parents, Santiago and Felicitas, and his seven siblings in a town of Guanajuato, Mexico. The family was together...