Local Obituaries for Families in the Chicago, IL Area

Joseph Cipriano Camarillo

Jan 24, 2021

Joseph C. Camarillo, age 52, suddenly. Cherished son of Felicitas "Mary" (nee Lopez) and the late Cipriano "Joe" Camarillo; beloved brother of Rose (Steve) Bodie; loving companion of Dawn Greer.

From the time Joe burst onto the scene as a wide eyed teenager in Chicago's far south suburbs, the fate of so many was destined to profoundly...

Justin Steven Kurgan

Jan 14, 2021

Justin Steven Kurgan, age 43, suddenly. Cherished fiancee of Benae L. Cartright for 19 years; beloved son of Dorothy Kurgan (nee Warszalek) and Frank (Brenda) Kurgan; loving brother of Joshua (Rita), Jason, Charles "Chuck", and Susan Kurgan; fond uncle of Hailey (Kurgan) Miller, Breanna, Morgan, Katelyn, Hannah and Aliceson Kurgan and Cadence, Chloe, Austin and Joanna Cartright, Lilly Goheen,...

Rose Mary (Stark) Schofro

Jan 11, 2021

Rose Mary Schofro (nee Stark), age 86, late of Crestwood formerly of Roseland, Dolton, Blue Island, and Posen; beloved mother of Sandra (the late Richard) Sanders and the late Robert Michael Schofro; cherished grandmother of Jason (Kimberly) and Amanda Sanders; loving daughter of the late Antone and Nina (nee Harris) Stark; sister Shirley (Robert) Rapka, Barbara (the late Earl)...

Amos John Roberts

Jan 3, 2021

Amos J. Roberts, age 100, U.S. Army Veteran WWII, late of Palos Park, Illinois, formerly of South Holland; beloved husband of the late Bernice nee Schupek; cherished father of William, the late James (Vinnie) and Robert (Sylvia); loving grandfather of Robert (Cate), Rory (Laura), Jeff (Gail), Karen (Mike Minock), Ronald and Randy (Kelly); great-grandfather of Aron, James, Zachary, Krista,...

Noreen (Twomey) Hedderman

Dec 30, 2020

Noreen Hedderman nee Twomey, age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Sean Hedderman, and the proud and loving mom of two sons, John and Denis. Noreen was born in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland to Jeremiah and Margaret Twomey; dear sister of Margaret (Patrick) Healy, Patrick (Mary Agnes), Julia (John) Naughton, Michael, John (Margaret), Jeremiah (Mary), Timothy (Rose), Hugh...

Edward Anthony Zmuda

Dec 21, 2020

Edward A. Zmuda, "Uncle Ed," age 90, lifelong resident of Blaine Avenue in Posen; cherished husband of Therese (nee Grahovec); beloved uncle and great uncle to many; loving brother of the late Stella, Joe, Vicky, Irene, Mike, Stanley, Teddy and Florence; son of the late Stanley and Helen.

Ed was the Assistant Manager and Greenskeeper of George ...

Leonard Joseph Hammond

Dec 20, 2020

Leonard J. Hammond, age 43, suddenly. Loving husband of Amy (nee Cohen); son of Helen (nee Eagle) and the late Leonard Hammond; brother of Tammie (Jose) Vallejo and Karen (David) Handing; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services are private.

Anita Novoa

Dec 5, 2020

Anita Novoa, nee Rodriguez, 89, of Posen, passed away December 5, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Jesus; loving mother of Alma (Rogelio) Ramirez, Elsa (Carlos) Diaz, Carlos (Beatriz) Novoa, Pedro (Juanita) Novoa, Guillermina (Joel) Castro, Elva Novoa, Angelica (Eddie) Vazquez, Delfina (Gabino) Nunez, Omar (Lupita) Novoa and the late Sandra Chavez; cherished grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and...

Dorothy A. (Wisniewski) Bernacki

Dec 1, 2020

Dorothy A. Bernacki, nee Wisniewski, age 89; cherished wife of the late Walter; beloved mother of Michael, Robert and Edward (Mary); loving grandmother of Brian, Brenda, Anna Marie, Lauren and Eric; great grandmother of nine; daughter of the late Bernard and Stella Wisniewski (nee Biernat), sister of the late Dennis(late Vivian)Wiesniewski

Member of St. Stanislaus Altar &...

Dane Colman Schick

Nov 20, 2020

Dane Colman Schick, age 85, born in Logan, KS former resident of Chicago, IL, Destin, FL, late of Peotone, IL; beloved husband of the late Francine "Fran" nee Santori; cherished father of Dennis (Bonnie) and Dianne (Stephen Lipinski); loving grandfather of Jonathan, Kimberly (Michael Cleveland), Alan Schick, Theresa (Patrick Ham), Jaclyn (Dean Lubus) and Stephanie Lipinski; great-grandfather of Olivia...

Francis I. Habrelewicz

Nov 12, 2020

Francis "Fran or Frank" I. Habrelewicz, 82, of Alsip, passed away November 12, 2020.  Beloved husband of Irene M., nee Bujalka; loving father of Mary C. (Kenneth) Daliege, Martin G. (the late Deborah Muhr), Michael J. (Dorota) and Matthew F.; cherished grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather of many; dearest brother of the late Thomas, the late Frederick...

Balvinder Bhandari

Nov 10, 2020

Balvinder Bhandari, age 59, suddenly. Beloved father of Austin, Chastin and Britin Bhandari; loving son of Bhagat and Jagdeep (nee Sodhi). Private services for immediate family members will be held in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Katherine L (Personett) Byrne

Oct 23, 2020

Katherine L. Byrne (nee Personett), age 65, passed peacefully October 23rd. Beloved wife of Glenn; cherished mother of Michael (Leigh) Berkery, Timothy, and Kelly; loving grandmother of John Vahos and Graham Berkery; Sister of Robert and Patricia.

Kathy worked as a medical coder at Advocate Christ Medical Center for over 20 years. She had a brilliant smile...

Virginia (Bernas) Bosmin

Oct 13, 2020

Virginia Bosmin, nee Bernas, 92, lifelong resident of Posen, passed away October 13, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Wesley; loving mother of Shirley (Drew) Roskos and the late Joyce Marie Doesburg; cherished grandmother of Lara Roskos, Johannes IV (Jessica) Doesburg, Alexander Roskos, Juliet Roskos and Jeanna Doesburg; proud great grandmother of Johannes V, Abriella, Dominik, Maverick Doesburg; dearest...

Virginia G. (Sandstrom) Liptak

Sep 28, 2020

Virginia Gale "Ginny" Liptak (nee Sandstrom), age 80, late of Lansing, IL, formerly of Riverdale and Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her bedside. She was born on January 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Donald and Dorothy (nee Schumaker) Sandstrom. Ginny was married to the love...

Chester Czajkowski

Sep 12, 2020

Chester Czajkowski, 88, lifelong resident of Posen, passed away September 12, 2020.  Beloved husband of Joyce, nee Dohl; loving father of Robert (Patti), Ronald, Kevin (Sandy) and Brian (Laura); cherished grandfather of Amanda, Grant (Daow), Henry (Danielle, fiancé) and Ivan; dear brother of the late Eleanore (the late Edward) Mazies; fond uncle and cousin of many.

Chester...

Carl Krentkowski

Sep 8, 2020

Carl D. "Cooter" Krentkowski, 66, of Dixmoor, passed away suddenly September 8, 2020.  Beloved husband of Bertha, nee DeMonte;  loving father of William (Amanda), Jessica (Dujuan Andrewin, fiancé), Carl Jr. and Frank Krentkowski, Christina Daniels (James Kee)  and Jose Gudino;  cherished grandfather of Akeel Crosby, Dujuan, Tyjuan, Cariyuan, Keyjuan and Kalila Andrewin, Elexis Palmer, Jordan Kee and the late Joseph Palmer, Anngelica Krentkowski and two...

Paul G. Prefontaine

Aug 23, 2020

Paul G. Prefontaine, 70, longtime resident of Posen, passed away August 23, 2020.  Beloved husband of Nancy M., nee Palac; loving father of Zack (Charnai) and the late Holly; dearest brother of Virginia Prefontaine, Michelle (Robert) Ward and the late Frederick "Butch" Prefontaine Jr.; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Paul retired from Commonwealth Edison after...

Donna Rae (Derkacy) Cronin

Aug 12, 2020

Donna Rae Cronin, nee Derkacy, age 79, late of Harvey, formerly of South Holland, Tinley Park and Calumet City, passed away August 12, 2020.  Cherished wife of the late John; belvoed mother of Michael;  devoted daughter of the late Michael and Myrtle Derkacy.

Family and friends will gather Friday, August 21, 2020 at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery...

Jabriell Jamal Jones

Jul 9, 2020

Jabriell Jamal Jones, 19, of Posen, Illinois, passed on July 9, 2020. Jabriell was known for having an enormous heart, big smile, and enjoying every minute of life to the fullest. A 2019 graduate of Bremen Township High School, Jabriell was a star athlete and a member of the Braves basketball team all four years of his high school...