Local Obituaries for Families in the Chicago, IL Area

Nov 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Stephen Bernard Bretz, a devoted father, passionate motorcycle enthusiast, and cherished community member, who departed this life on November 13, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on September 17, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Stephen lived a life defined by adventure, camaraderie, and a profound commitment to helping...

Nov 11, 2025

Antonette Sue Ariel (née Demonte), beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in her home on November 11, 2025.

Antonette was born to Marium and Anthony Demonte on April 23, 1960. She was a devoted wife to Robert Edward Ariel and a proud mother to Mark Dunn, Robert Patrick Ariel, and Kevin Edward Ariel. Antonette had a...

Oct 25, 2025

Brian James Sarna, Sr., age 53, suddenly. Beloved father of Brian Jr.; dear son of David Sr. and the late Rosemary (nee Kieradlo), loving brother of the David Jr. A lifelong Posen resident, Brian was well-known and well-loved. At the request of the family, private cremation rites were afforded. Family and friends will gather for a Celebration of Life...

Oct 23, 2025

Manuel "Manny" Martinez, Jr. age 52, after a brief illness. Cherished son of Antonia Vallejo and the late Manuel Martinez Sr., loving brother of SanJuanita Cisneros, Esteban (Lydia) Vallejo, Roxana (Lolo) Davila, Veronica (Rodrigo Mosqueda), Aaron (Judy), and Amanda Martinez. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Manny was the life of the party and a longtime Cub Fan....

Oct 18, 2025

Sarah C. Esparza

Beloved wife of Jose Esparza, Loving mother of  the late Joe J. (Ofelia) Velasquez, late Michael Velasquez, Cynthia (Silvano) Castillo,

Virginia (Antonio) Castro, Gilbert (Carmen) Velasquez, the late William (Gloria) Velasquez ,the late Irene Velasquez  and Felipe Esparza,

Cherished Grandmother of 24, Great-Grandmother of 46 and Great-Great Grandmother of 8....

Oct 14, 2025

Bonnie Lee Truschka nee Fleckenstein, age 73. Longtime resident of Albany Avenue. Cherished wife of Arthur; beloved mother of Michelle (Robert Luth), Mandy Lynn Merrello and Wendy Truschka; loving grandmother of David (Melanie), Anthony, Michael and Zachary Luth, Nicole Merrello, Alexander Paulsen and Alexandria Truschka; fond great-grandmother of Noah and Angelina Luth and Grayson Paulsen. Only daughter of the...

Sep 30, 2025

Con gran pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Héctor Zúniga, quien falleció el 30 de septiembre de 2025 a la edad de 58 años. Nacido el 2 de enero de 1967 en México, Héctor abrazó la belleza de la vida y de su familia hasta su fallecimiento en Dixmoor, Illinois.

Héctor fue un dedicado instalador de paneles de...

Sep 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Jaime Andrade, affectionately known as "ChuCho", who left us suddenly on September 21, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on September 4, 1971, in Mexico, Jesus lived a life filled with dedication and passion.

Jesus spent more than 20 years working diligently at Dar...

Sep 5, 2025

Dujuan (Juan) "Smoke" Andrewin, age 43, suddenly. Cherished fiancee of Jessica Krentkowski; beloved Cariyuan, Dujuan Jr., Akeel, TyJuan, KeyJuan, Kalila and Kehlani; loving brother of Brian, Stacey, Kent and Lloyd George Andrewin.

DuJuan was a graduate of Morgan Park High School. He was a longtime, dedicated employee at R&L Carriers a nationally known logistics operation in the...

Aug 30, 2025

Tanya Jewel Wakefield (nee Smith), age 67, after a brief illness. Cherished mother of Valerie and the late Brian M. Jr. "BJ" and Myla Sabrina Wakefield; beloved sister of Valerie Smith and the late Alexis (William "Bill") Atkins, Rayford (Janet) Smith, Renae and Myron Smith; loving aunt of Dumaz, DeGuizz (Gil'Scott Jackson, Sr.), Darius, James and DeaThenese Atkins, Eric...

Aug 11, 2025

Rebeca Torres de Castillo, de 85 años, pasó a vida eterna el 11 de Agosto del 2025. Rebeca nació el 3 de Julio del año 1940 en Cañada Honda, Aguascalientes, México.

Fue la amorosa y noble madre de María de Los Ángeles (Hernandez), Manuel Castillo, Antonio Castillo, Jorge Castillo Torres, Luis Castillo, Rubén Castillo, Norma Castillo Torres...

Jul 29, 2025

Jessalyn D. Armour, age 70, late of Chicago. Cherished mother of Craig, Darshell, Antoine, Antoinette, Jessalyn and Tory Armour; beloved grandmother of Anthony Williams Jr., Julia Carrassco, Keith Armour, Christina Armour, Laura Connor, Craig Armour Jr., and Juwan Haight; loving great-grandmother of 2 and great-great-grandmother of 1. Fond sister of Darshell and Eugenia Armour and the late Calvin, Ricardo,...

Jul 5, 2025

With heavy hearts but a spirit of celebration, we announce the passing of beloved husband, and friend, Danny J. Bleise, on July 5, 2025, in Dixmoor, Illinois. Born in Houghton, Michigan, Danny lived a life rich in love and laughter, marked by his natural creativity and skills as a welder. Known as a "jack of all trades," he possessed...

Jul 4, 2025

Con gran pesar anunciamos el fallecimiento de José Jesús González-Bugarín, querido padre, compañero de vida, hijo, hermano y amigo dedicado, quien dejó este mundo el 4 de julio de 2025 a la edad de 57 años.

Nacido el 20 de diciembre de 1967 en Jalisco, México, José fue un orgulloso miembro de la comunidad mexicoamericana, abrazando su...

Jun 17, 2025

Llewellyn J. "Uncle Lou" Zilanis, age 78, late of Lansing, IL, formerly of Calumet Park. Beloved brother of Joan, the late Clayton and the late Yolanda J; cherished son of Stanley and Yoland (nee Wright); fond uncle Clayton J. Zilanis, great uncle of 10 and great-great uncle of 4. Uncle Lou was a graduate of Chicago's Tilden Technical Institute...

Jun 9, 2025

Bernardina "Nardy" Frenandez Vergara, age 75, of Chicago, passed away June 9, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Rafael Rodriguez Vergara; loving mother of Rafael (Martha) Vergara, Jessica A.(Jose) Munoz, Antonio R. (Tabatha) Vergara and Cynthia R. Vergara; cherished grandmother of Tai Vergara (Roland), Aelia Munoz, Arlene (Devin) McGovern, Ricardo Rafael (Emilia) Cruz, William Luis (Samantha) Perez, Ryan Eric...

May 28, 2025

Shanna L. Tull, born October 31, 1979 in Salisbury, Maryland passed peacefully May 28, 2025 in Evergreen Park, Illinois. She was the daughter of Deborah Birckett Tull and Garnder Tull In addition to her parents, Shana is survived by Darryl Birckett of Ocean City, MD; Robbin Birckett of Portage, WI; Kennard Gunter of Las Vegas, NV; and Roscoe Birckett...

Apr 4, 2025

Albina E. Norkus, nee Labus, age 98, of New Lenox and former lifelong resident of Posen, passed away April 4, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Bruno M.; loving mother of Cindy (Jim) Mazies and Wayne (Cindy) Norkus; cherished grandmother of Brad Mazies (Carmen), Scott Mazies, Brandi (Dave) Garcia, Dave (Ashley) Norkus and Paige Priest; proud great grandmother of...

Apr 2, 2025

Julius Gaza Liptak, Sr. "Butch," age 80. Late of Lansing, IL, formerly of Riverdale and Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born on February 25, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Matthew and Ethel (nee Ulbrich) Liptak. Butch was married to the love of his life, Virginia "Ginny" (nee Sandstrom) for...

Jan 25, 2025

Thomas L. Sendra, Sr., US Navy Veteran, age 76, suddenly. Proud lifelong and long-loved resident of Posen, IL. Cherished husband and honeybunch of Debra Saucier and the late Cindy (nee Adamek); beloved father of Thomas Jr. (Kathy) Sendra and Tami (Joe Solner), loving grandpa of Evan, Kyle, Weston and Keaton Sendra, and Jordan Solner; dear brother of Dorothy (Ronald...