Current Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Smith
Sep 1, 2024
Dorothy Mae Smith, age 97, Beloved wife of the late James A. Smith for 75 years; Loving mother of James A. Smith Jr., Mary E. Smith-Collier (Gregory) and Carol J. Glenn; Cherished grandmother of Pierette D. Glenn and Dorothy Elease Glenn and great-grandmother of Dylan J. Butler and Dolly Jean Kennedy. Dear aunt of Michael Jackson Sr. (Sandra), and great...
Martin Ibarra
Aug 31, 2024
Visitation Sunday, September 8th from 3:00-8:00 p.m. and Monday, September 9th from 9:00 until time of Funeral, 9:30 am. at The Oaks Funeral Home 1201 E. Irving Park Rd (at Prospect) Itasca. Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph, 330 E Fullerton Ave, Addison. Interment following at All Saints Cemetery.
Ronald "Ronnie" Sigurd Marks
Aug 28, 2024
He was born in Elmhurst and lived his unfortunately short life in the Chicago suburbs. He loved and took pride in working for FedEx Freight. He enjoyed watching UFC, the White Sox, and was a huge New England Patriot’s fan, hence, his dog Brady. He had a beautiful smile, an immense heart, and loved to make people laugh. He leaves...
Janice L. Heike
2024
Janice Heike (née Olsen) age 79, born in Chicago, IL in 1945 to Stanley and Alice Olsen, adored sister of the late Judy Turner. Beloved wife of Stephen Heike of 40 years and loving mother to Tim Eckel, Steve Heike Jr., Todd Eckel and Rebecca Greaves. Treasured Grandma to Cole and Brooke Greaves, Sean, Ryder, Sawyer and Hunter Eckel.
A talented...
Gregorio C Carrera
Aug 21, 2024
Gregorio C. Carrera, age 75, passed away in Bensenville. Beloved husband of Antonia Diaz Sandoval; Loving father of Maribel (Manuel) Aguilar, Adela (Jaime) Garcia, Gregorio (Celia), Angelica (Juan) Morales, Joel (Dulce Anahi), and Ramiro; Cherished grandfather of Melissa Isela, Alex, Fernando, Jessica, Edgar, Adan, Ivan Samuel, Emanuel, Jasmine, Jocelyn, Emily Marina, and Joshua; Dear brother of Arnulfo, Consuelo, Felipa, Juanita,...
John E. Russell
Aug 13, 2024
John Edward Russell died August 13, 2024 in his residence at the age of 79. John was born November 5, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Dave and Mary Lou Russell. His family moved to Aurora, Illinois when he was approximately 4 years old. Those who knew him know he grew up on a horse racetrack where his major chore...
Mario West
Aug 10, 2024
Mario West, age 85, Beloved husband of Miriam West; Loving father of Mario West Jr., Cherished grandfather of Jessica and Alexis; Dear brother of David, Jose, and Ana Marina; Dear son of the late Francisco and Maria Antonia. Visitation Friday, August 16, 3:00-8:00 pm with a Service at 7:00 pm at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E Irving Park Road...
Mary Fran Schenk
Aug 5, 2024
Mary Fran Schenk nee Bronge, age 94.
Beloved wife of forty four years and best friend in the whole wide world to James (Jim) Schenk. Accomplished sailor and intrepid First Mate aboard the Sailing Vessel “Mary Flower” from 1980 to 1995. Co-owner of Leonardo’s Pizza in downtown Naperville, IL 1981-2002.
Adored sister of the late Nicholas and the late Elena. Treasured Auntie...
Myriam Ayala
Jul 27, 2024
Myriam Delgado Ayala (61), beloved wife of Felix Ayala Jr. for 36 years and mother to Alexander and Gabriela Ayala, passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2024 after a battle with an aggressive form of Metastatic Breast Cancer. Myriam’s first battle with Breast Cancer began in 2007 and regrettably returned in March 2022. Myriam’s strengths can only be described as...
Clarita C. Sgarbossa
Jul 26, 2024
Clarita C. Sgarbossa, age 83, resident of Itasca. Beloved wife of Lino (AKA "Fred") for 64 years; Loving mother of Dale (Lisa), Steven, Leann (Bob) Thompson, Joseph (Marla), and Mark (Katja); Cherished grandmother of 11; Fond sister of Richard and the late Larry; Dear daughter of the late Kermit and Pauline Jorgensen. Witty, Frugal, Thoughtful, Unflappable. Dedicated Church volunteer (PADS...
Elizabeth O'Donnell
Jul 20, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” O’Donnell age 94, nee Harris; Beloved wife of the late William “Smiley”; dearest mother of Timothy (Judy), Maureen (Ralph and the late Keith Nosal) Weidenbach and Thomas (Kathleen); loving grandmother of Valerie Lee, Mike (Kristyna) O’Donnell, Megan (Roland) O’Donnell, Allyson O’Donnell, Rachel and Jimmy (Sarah) O’Donnell; dear great grandma of Logan, Andre Guice, Mason, Emersyn and Finn; fond...
Gertrude D Behrens
Jul 18, 2024
Gertrude D. Behrens nee Van Dyke, age 95, former resident of Itasca. Beloved wife of the late Marvin E. Behrens; Loving mother of Calvin (Melissa), Lawrence (Amy), and Donna (the late Tim) Reynertson; Cherished grandmother of Jennifer, Brett, Justin, Bailey, Patrick, Sarah, and Elizabeth; Dear great-grandmother of 10; Preceded in death by her brothers William, Peter, Andrew, and Louis.
Visitation on...
Marybeth Eurek
Jul 13, 2024
Marybeth Eurek, nee Tolomeo passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the age of 71. Beloved wife for a Loving 50 years to Rich. Devoted Mother of Dana (Alejandro) Alvizuri, Richie, Kathleen and Michael. Loving Daughter of the late August “Sonny” and the late Kathleen nee Marinaro, Tolomeo. Fond Grandmother (Grantie) of Rafaela and Catalina Alvizuri. Dear sister...
Gwendolyn Marie Brown
Jul 9, 2024
Gwen Brown, aged 103, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024. Gwen was born to Joseph and Anne Melfi on April 27, 1921. She was one of 10 siblings growing up in a happy home on the Northwest Side of Chicago. Gwen married Robert “Bud” Brown in 1946 and had two children, Bruce (Sharon) and Barbara (Robert) Singer. She was...
Patricia Daniele
Jul 4, 2024
Patricia M. Daniele nee Schafer, age 72. Beloved wife of Alberto; Dearest mother of Chad, Annette (Brian) Adkins; Loving grandmother of Austin (Desirea) and Faith; Dear sister of Charlotte Peczkowski, Kevin (Catherine) Schafer, the late Allen (Deb) and Darwin Schafer; Beloved aunt, cousin, and friend of many.
Patricia was born in Remus, Michigan and moved to Chicago as a teenager. She...
Steven C. Carruthers
Jul 1, 2024
Steven Craig Carruthers, 72, of Arlington Heights passed away peacefully in his home on July 1. 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret and his parents Samuel and Geraldine (nee Nave) Carruthers. Steven was the devoted father of John (Emily), Maggie, Sarah (Tom Scrace Jr.) and Sam (Taylor); Loving grandfather of Jane, Henry, Lucy, Sam and...
John Kenneth Clarke
Jun 29, 2024
With profound sadness and immense love we announce the passing of John Kenneth Clarke, cherished husband, father, Papa, brother, cousin and uncle to dozens of beloved nieces and nephews, on June 29. His joyful spirit, 24/7 smile and generosity were second only to his love for his wife, Susan (née Donahue) and kids Johnny (Ann-Marie), Carolyn (Ben Coblentz) and Kelly...
Marc W. Colavitti
Jun 26, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the spirit of Marc Colavitti no longer inhabits this earthly plane. Marc passed away unexpectedly in his Schaumburg, IL home on June 26, 2024.
Marc’s life was anchored in his family. He shared a deep love for his parents, Marj and Gene, and his two remarkable sons Mat and Will, as well as...
Stephen Wojcieszek
Jun 26, 2024
Stephen W. Wojcieszek, 60 of Itasca, IL., passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Stephen was the son of the late Walter and Lorraine (nee Wozniak), loving husband of Laura (nee Ciccia) of 33 years, dedicated father of Daniel, Nicholas and Marissa, caring brother of Christina (Terri McAndrew), Marilyn (Ray Ozgowicz) and Bill (Robin), uncle to...
Kenneth Alan Hemstreet
Jun 25, 2024
Kenneth Alan Hemstreet, age 78. Beloved husband of Nancy Magnus; Loving dad of Bob (Dana) Magnus, and Skye (Casey Marshall) Magnus; Playful Papa of Danielle and Norman; Dear brother of Michael (the late Nancy) Hemstreet, Paul Hemstreet, and the late Wayne (the late Lynn) Hemstreet and brother in law of Paul (Peggy) Magnus, Mary Robinson, Patricia (Tom Wilson) Skirmont; Dear...
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