Local Obituaries for Families in the Chicago, IL Area

Jan 23, 2022

age 79, late of Harvey, Illinois, formerly of Mexico City; cherished wife of Rafael Velasco; beloved mother of Diana Julieta (Louise Gomez), Berenice, Areli, Jaimie Vsanessa, Fernando and Jairo Gabriel Velasco; loving sister of Manuel Gallardo; daughter of the late Mario Gallardo and Elasiz Chavez.

Maria was an educator who taught social studies to grade 1-6. She...

Jan 21, 2022

Edward John Ostrowski Jr., 59, of Posen, passed away January 21, 2022.  Beloved husband of Susan, nee Coglianese; devoted son of the late Edward John Sr. and the late Grace "Marilyn", nee Schlesser; dearest brother of Walter and Kenneth Ostrowski and brother in law of Carmella (Fabian) Cruz, John Coglianese and the late Penny and Peggy Coglianese; loving uncle...

Jan 17, 2022

William M. "Bill" Senica, age 76 of Orland Park; cherished husband of Jeanette (nee Guger); beloved father of Mary Kate (Chris) Campbell, Martin (Mary) Senica, Michael, and Matthew (Lauren Yoshikane); loving grandfather of Malakhi and Silas Senica; caring brother of Kathy (Hal) Drake, Mary Jo Senica (George Baranowski) and the late Patricia Senica (Jack Lewis); fond brother-in-law of Kathy...

Jan 2, 2022

Julia Sendra, nee Mech, age 95, lifelong resident of Posen, passed away Jan. 2, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Diana (John) Zmuda, Charlene (Roger) Burrell, Joseph Jr. (Janice), Frank (Carol) and Florence (Duane) Piejko; cherished grandmother of Craig, Matthew Zmuda, Jennifer (Chris) Spierowski, Michael (Shanna) Burrell, Andrew and Anna Sendra and David and Lauren...

Dec 28, 2021

Harry C.  Meister, 55, of Posen, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2021.  Beloved husband of Cynthia M. nee Balanow; loving father of Jacob and Danyelle L. Meister; devoted son of  Judith, nee Giltmier and the late CPD Officer Harl G. Meister.

A Celebration of Life event will be held on Sunday, February 27th at Dirty D's,14100...

Dec 17, 2021

Cristela Gonzalez (nee Lopez) age 81 of Blue Island, IL. Beloved wife of the late Alejos Jose; cherished mother of Ronald (Orfalinda), Paul (Diane), Eli (Karen), Samuel (Rose), James (Patsy), Diana (Eric), Joseph (Spring), Gloria (Luis) Sianez, and Ricardo (Kathleen) Gonzalez; loving grandmother of 29 and great-grandmother of 24; aunt to many nieces and nephews. Sister of Adelina Ramirez,...

Dec 16, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert J. Buchan. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 16, 2021

LaVera D. "Dottie" Bernas (nee Mosel), age 89, late of Country Club Hills and Tinley Park, formerly of Posen. Beloved wife of the late Edward; cherished mother of Edward W. (late Denise Debulski Bernas) and the late Wayne (Genevive "Jenny"); loving grandmother of Melissa Ann Bernas, Amy (Michael Schuerg), Julie (Nicholas Chapman), Gregory (Bridget) Bernas and Carole (Greg Zurales);...

Dec 7, 2021

Karen Marie Murray, nee Parchem, age 62, late of Blue Island. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Joseph W Parchem Sr, and Kathrine Delores Parchem; grandmother of Liam (grandma's little bean), Alberto Carbajal, Joseph W. Parchem Jr, Layla Rose Parchem, Genevieve Elena Zahnd, Isobella Rose Parchem, Jayce Gunner Parchem, and lots of cousins and extended family....

Dec 3, 2021

Nancy McDonald Prefontaine, nee Palac, age 65, passed away December 3, 2021.  Beloved wife for almost forty years of the late Paul; cherished mother of Zachary Alexander (Charnai) and the late Holly; dearest daughter of the late Walter and Margaret Palac; loving sister of Alexandra (Richard) Schupek and Margaret (Patrick) Gough; fond aunt of many.

Nancy was ...

Nov 26, 2021

Jesse R. Farley was born in Chicago Illinois in October 1944 to the proud parents of Jesse J. and Novelle L. Farley. He was the oldest child, with 2 younger sisters Linda (deceased) and JeTaun Jamerson. He is a graduate of Hirsch High School, Columbia College (undergraduate degree) and Governor's State University (Masters of Fine Arts). There he joined...

Nov 1, 2021

Frank B. Kaminski, age 89, life-long resident of Posen. Cherished son of the late Peter Kaminski and the late Stella Kaminski/Czachura (nee Onak); beloved brother of the late Peter Jr. (late Geraldine); loving uncle of Thomas (Karen), Peter III and the late Scott; and great-uncle of Ryan and Patrick Kaminski.

A devout Roman Catholic, Frank was a...

Oct 24, 2021

Rev. Mr. Daniel J. Dutkiewicz, age 86, of Posen, Illinois. Cherished husband of the late Barbara (nee Kortge); beloved father of Cynthia Brezich (Ken James), David (Brenda), Timothy and the late Cheryl; loving grandfather of Heather (Tom) Monczynski and Brittany Dutkiewicz, great-grandfather of Sophia and Emilia Monczynski; fond brother of Monica and the late Thomas (the late Peggy) Dutkiewicz....

Oct 24, 2021

Martha R. Czachura, nee Lau, age 90 of Posen. Cherished mother of David (Sally), Robert, Steve (Kimberly) and Amy; loving grandmother of Denise, Daniel, Jennifer (Scott Post), Zachary, Kevin, and Holly Czachura; beloved wife of the late Mitchell; dear sister of the late Elsie Mcgill and Elma Clavecilla.

Martha enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crocheting. She was a...

Oct 16, 2021

Brian R. Gassaway, age 49, late of Chicago and suburban Glenwood, Illinois, former of Urbana, Ohio. Cherished husband of Armianda (nee Ardisastra); beloved father of Rashad Gassaway; loving son of Elaine Wilson and the late Wallace Gassaway; fond brother of Wesley (Sheri) Gassaway. Brian was a founding partner, teacher and coach at the Chicago Mixed Martial Arts Gym in...

Oct 13, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Omar Carachure Abadiano. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 10, 2021

Anne Marie Loizon, née Smaga, age 85 of Channahon, Illinois, formerly of Posen, Illinois and a native of Italy and France passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2021 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Fond daughter of the late Bruno and Maria; beloved wife of the late Yves; loving mother of Patrick (Carmel), Philippe (Gail), Paul (Melissa),...

Sep 28, 2021

Jose Perez, age 76, native of La Piedad, Mexico, late of South Holland, Illinois. Beloved father of Carlos (Marie Elena Linarez), Jose, Elizabeth, and Pedro; loving grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 29. Brother of Luisa Perez, Louis, Patricia, Martha, Vicenta, Guadalupe, and Lucia Pimentel. Son of the late Maria Zavala and Luis Perez Pimentel. Jose enjoyed fishing, cooking,...

Aug 28, 2021

Frank Wite, 94, lifelong resident of Posen, passed away August 28, 2021.  Beloved son of the late Walter and Mildred Wietrzycki; loving brother of the late Helen (the late Frank) Wais, Lottie (Robert) Krol, Edwin (Marie) Wietrzycki, Pearl (Ralph) Martin and Louis Urban; dearest uncle and great uncle of many.

Served in the US Army during WW...

Jul 20, 2021

Audean June Lyons, nee Schaffner, age 92, longtime resident of Posen, passed away July 20, 2021. Beloved wife of Robert F.; loving mother of Robert (Judith), Gail (Tom) Vanko and John (Elaine); cherished grandmother of Brian (Tricia) Lyons, Kimberly Lyons, Catherine (Ishwarren) Muthukarrupan, Christopher Vanko, Andrew Vanko, Joline Lyons, Ashley (Derrick) Daigel and Allyson Lyons; proud great grandmother of...