OBITUARIES

Feb 29, 2024

Leo Hein, of Medinah, age 86, passed away on February 29, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Johanna; Loving father of Roy, Anita (Steven) Stocker, and the late Diane; Cherished grandfather of Taryn (Ryan) and Bradley (Greicy); Dear great-grandfather of Ava, Lyla, and Owen; Fond brother of Edith, Waldemar, and the late Egon.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9,...

Feb 28, 2024

Domenica M. “Minnie” Corry nee Raguso; age 97, of Elmhurst, died on February 28, 2024; Beloved wife of the late Kevin P. Corry; loving mother of Patrick (Kelly) Corry, Mary (the late Sylvester) McIntosh, Thomas Corry, Ann (Christopher) Peters, John (Pamela Leister) Corry and Charles (Lacessa) Corry; devoted grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother of 15; aunt of many nieces and...

Feb 25, 2024

Richard (Dick)  Clarence Dolan left this earth on February 25, 2024.

Dick was born in River Grove, IL on February 24, 1932

He was the beloved husband of Elaine (nee Maechtle) Dolan, whom he married on June 8, 1957 at St. Pascal’s Catholic church in Chicago, IL.

He was the loving Father to:  Kathy (Jim) Farrell, Kevin (Leigh Ann) Dolan, Peggy (Vince) Forgione...

Feb 18, 2024

Lori Hegarty, of Elgin, died in her sleep Feb. 18, just one week after celebrating her 62nd birthday with family. Born to Carolye and the late John Weigand in Chicago in 1962, Lori grew up in the city where she met and married her husband of more than 36 years, Jim. Lori was the loving mother of Erin, Lindsey (partner Greg Burkey)...

Feb 9, 2024

Fred Diaz, age 67, Loving husband of Christine nee Wanko for 33 years; Loving father of Nicole Diaz; Dear brother of Linda Diaz and Arthur Diaz; Dear brother-in-law of Jerry (Kathy) Wanko and the late Roman Wanko; Fond cousin of many; Dear son of the late Fred and Trinidad Diaz.

Visitation on Friday, February 16th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, February...

Feb 9, 2024

Judy Balicki nee Kupczyk, age 73, Beloved wife of Bob for 53 years; Loving sister of Carol Romer and Sandra Kupczyk; Dear sister-in-law of Mary (Jerry) Wallenstein; Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear daughter of the late Edward and Frances Kupczyk.

Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, February 17th at (10:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle, 551...

Feb 2, 2024

The death has occurred of Rosaleen Bradley, née McLoughlin of Itasca, Illinois and formerly of Brockagh Upper, Glenfarne, County Leitrim, Ireland on the 2nd of February 2024 at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago peacefully surrounded by her family and friends. 

 Beloved wife of Colm, dearest mother of John, Patrick, and Sarah. Cherished daughter of Molly and the late John Michael...

Jan 29, 2024

Carol L. Weidmann, of Rochelle, IL, passed away Monday evening, January 29, 2024, at The Moorings Nursing Home of Arlington Heights. Carol had just celebrated her 77th birthday, on January 13, 2024, surrounded by birthday cake, candles, and a loving family.

Carol was born to Erhardt Weidmann and Eileen (Schillaire) Weidmann at the Cuneo Hospital in Chicago, IL in 1947. The...

Jan 28, 2024

James Brendan Penny, known to his loved ones as Jim, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on January 28 2024, in Schaumburg, IL He was born on July 31, 1933, in Dublin, Ireland, in the Cabra neighborhood. Jim was a remarkable individual with a rich and diverse life.  At the age of 13, Jim received his leaving certificate from...

Jan 26, 2024

Rose Prena nee Roszkowski, Beloved wife of the late William; Loving mother of Bill (Debbie), Pam (Mike) Crawford, Dan (Joan), Joe (Trina), Karen (Mike) Niecestro, Mary Prena, and Judy Prena; Cherished grandma of Bryan, Sean, Bill, Rosemary, Alice, Sarah, Patty, Stefanie, Jacky, Lauren, Cassie, Greg, Dan, David, Joe, Steven, Austin, Christopher, and Julia. Loving great grandmother of 20; Dear sister...

Jan 18, 2024

William T. Hepperle, age 76, Beloved husband of Marlene nee Zerfahs; Loving father of Karen Warren and William A. (Shawna); Cherished grandfather of EliseRose, Everett, and Edward Warren; Dear brother of Barbara (the late John) Keane, Laurette (Michael) Lupo, and Thomas Hepperle; Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.  In lieu of flowers donations to American Lung Association would be...

Jan 17, 2024

Robert “Skip” Valle  Beloved husband of Jennie nee Gattuso;  Loving dad of Rikki Renee (Nicholas) Schullo; Loving Papa to Sofia Marie Schullo; Dear brother of Donna (Donald) Polz and brother-in-law of Susan Gattuso; Dear uncle and godfather of Caitlin (Thomas) Cellini; Devoted son of the late Bob and Evelyn Valle; Fond friend of many. 1964 graduate of St. Mel’s High...

Jan 15, 2024

Peter Cicero   Loving brother of Carolyn Cicero and Charles Cicero; Loving son of the late Charles and Mary; Dear cousin, nephew, godfather and friend of many. Visitation Friday, January 26th  3:00 – 8:00 PM and Saturday, January 27th  8:00 AM  until time of funeral, 9:30 AM at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Road (at Prospect), Itasca...

Jan 15, 2024

Anna Gagliani nee Martinelli age 90; Loving wife of the late Peter. Cherished Mom of Linda Gagliani (Mark Hoffman), Sandra Gagliani and the late Monica Maria; Treasured Nonna of John Peter, Mark, Emma and Michael; Dear sister of five. Family and friends will meet Friday, January 26th for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Peter the...

Jan 15, 2024

Richard William Thoroe, age 74 of Itasca, beloved husband of Renee; loving father of Richard, Michael (Ursula), Kristin (Jason) Kaplan, and Eric; cherished grandfather of Ethan Kaplan, Camden, and Aviana Thoroe; the loving son of the late Iwer and Frieda Thoroe.   Richard was born in Chicago on 26 October 1949. He attended Lane Technical High School, enlisted in the...

Jan 8, 2024

Lynn D. Monardo Beloved wife of Vincent; Loving mother of Catherine (Andy) Kluczny, Vincent (Theresa), and Karyn (Tom) Cantlin; Cherished grandmother of James, Michael, Cara, Mary, Ann, Ryan, Katie; Dear great-grandmother of Lili, Louise, Cannon, and Silas; Fond sister of Mary Cay (Tom) Wilhelm. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Lynn would be...

Jan 3, 2024

Dec 25, 2023

Sharon Olson nee Timmerman; Beloved wife for 65 years of Kenneth; Loving mother of Dawn (Randall) Lewen, Christopher (Lucinda), Michael (Beth), and Pamela (Robert) Jakalski, and her late daughter-in-law Holly; Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Megan, Jonathon, Kristina, Zachary, Joshua, Jeffrey and Great-Grandmother of Ella, Jax, Owen and Miles; Dear daughter of the late Henry Timmerman and the late Sylvia (the...

Dec 23, 2023

 

Jerald Snick Beloved husband of Mary Ann; Loving father of Kari (Jeff) Sumber, Nicole Snick, Debbie (Brad) Butler, Ken (Gina) Bogus, and Sherri (Tim) Gannon. Cherished grandfather of Jessica Davidson, Kyle Snick, Jimmy Butler, Michael Butler, Matthew Butler, Jacob Butler, Kenny Bogus Jr, Melanie Bogus, Ryan Bogus, Sean Gannon, and Bailey Gannon. Cherished great grandfather of Birdie Davidson. Dear...

Dec 22, 2023

Ralph Fries, Sr., an original Elk Grove resident who lived in the same house for 60 years, died peacefully with his ever vigilant, loving and caring son, Tom, holding his hand on December 22nd at the age of 93. Born in Chicago, on October 21, 1930 to Martha and Herman Fries, Ralph grew up behind and attended Our Lady of...