Local Obituaries for Families in the Chicago, IL Area

Jack Duane Carpenter Jr.

Jun 15, 2020

Jack Duane Carpenter Jr., 79, of Chicago Heights, passed away June 15, 2020.  Beloved husband of Tatiana Ivanova-Carpenter; loving father of Jack Carpenter III and Kimberly Martire (Brian Powers, fiance'); cherished grandfather of Joseph and David Martire; proud great grandfather of Olivia; dearest brother of the late Craig (the late Judy) Carpenter; fond uncle of many.  Service and interment...

Jack "El Chiquito" Xavier Alcantar

Jun 6, 2020

Jack "El Chiquito" Xavier Alcantar, falleció el 6 de junio de 2020. Amado esposo de Martha Hernández; padre amoroso de José Alberto, Karina Magali , Joss elyn y Walther; querido abuelo, hermano y tío de muchos.

Servicio e enterramiento privado.

Dolores A. (Hermanowski) Sendziak

May 31, 2020

Dolores A. Sendziak, nee Hermanowski, 88, of Pontiac, formerly of Little Village and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods of Chicago and former owner of Sendziak's Archer Funeral Home, passed away May 31, 2020.  Beloved wife of Steven J. Sendziak Jr. for 68 years; loving mother of Deborah Sendziak (Bill) Bucher and the late Gary; cherished grandmother of Stephen and Ethan.

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Christine Marie Shockley

May 13, 2020

Christine Marie Shockley, age 41, suddenly, late of Harvey, IL, formerly of Milwaukee, WI; beloved mother of Sakira, Alex, Maria, Jalyn and Jovon; loving sister of Michelle Shockley, Jean and Michael Beavers; cherished daughter of Katherine Beavers and the late Michael Shockley. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Adduci-Zimny Funeral Home Ltd. (708)...

Francisco "Panchito" Escalante

May 6, 2020

Francisco "Panchito" Escalante, 88, born in San Luis Potosí, Mexico and longtime resident of Chicago, passed away May 6, 2020.  Beloved husband of the late Maria, nee Torres; loving father of Juan Francisco (the late Patricia Ann Cruz) Escalante, Maria Lourdes Gonzalez Escalante, Felipe de Jesus Escalante, Martha Esthela (Joao Carlos) Cardoso and Juanita (Gilberto) Lopez and dear father ...

Martin Nieves

May 6, 2020

Martin Nieves, age 50, late of Blue Island, IL formerly of Zacatecas, Mexico; cherished son of the late Jose Angel and Maria Conception (nee Martinez); loving brother of Raul (Elisa), Juan Nieves (Maria Isabel), Josefina (Eulalio), Miguel Ángel, and Victor (Guadalupe) Nieves, and the late Manuel (Maria), and Maria de Jesus (Juan Jaime). Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, services...

Sherwood F. Hutchins

Apr 25, 2020

Sherwood F. Hutchins, 76, of Harvey, passed away April 25, 2020.  Loving father of Dean A. Hutchins; cherished grandfather of Dean A. Hutchins; dearest brother of Kathy Garcia; fond uncle of Brian (Rain) Garcia and Cyndy (Bill) Corley.

A memorial celebration of Sherwood's life will be arranged when it is safe to gather post-pandemic.

James W Sendra

Apr 18, 2020

James W Sendra, age 73, lifelong resident of Posen; cherished husband of Mary Ellen nee Jackubowski; beloved father of Michael (Lori) of Las Vegas NV, Mark (the late Kimberly) of Oswego IL, and the late Matthew; loving grandfather of Madison, Nichole, Tiffany, Samantha, Tyler, Stephanie and Trenton; and great-grandfather of Sophia; loving brother of Patricia Sherman (Jim), Dorothy Guendling...

Anne T. (Christl) Szudy

Apr 8, 2020

Anne T. Szudy, nee Christl, 91, longtime resident of Posen, passed away April 8, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19 Coronavirus.  Beloved wife of the late Frank A.; loving mother of Kenneth (Pam) Szudy, Janet (Robert) Jones and Sharon (Mike) Green; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (David) Howell, Kenneth (Kimberly) Szudy, Jonathan Pekk, Rob Jones, Kari (Tim) Cogan, Jessika (Ted)...

James O'Brien

Mar 31, 2020

James Joseph O'Brien 67, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away March 31, 2020.  A private graveside service will be held at Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery in Alsip, IL. A public Memorial Mass will be held at a later date at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Olive Branch.  Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch is in charge of arrangements....

Agnes Frances (Zimny) Wesse

Mar 27, 2020

Agnes Wesse (nee Zimny), 86, of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 27, 2020.  She is survived by her first husband and friend Charles Wood of Snellville, GA and their children: Charlene (Norman) Cheng of Ontario, Canada; Cathleen (Leo) Velo of Suwanee, GA; Linda (Frank) Cash of Rockvale, TN; Charles (Mao) Wood of Palmer,...

Donald Van Morrison

Mar 17, 2020

Donald Van Morrison, 70, of Crete, passed away March 17, 2020.  Beloved father of Jennifer and Ashley Morrison; cherished papa of Aviana Van Morrison-Renteria; dearest brother of John Raymond (Kim) and James Morrison; loving uncle of Matthew (Shannon) Morrison, Christen (John) Lyons and the late Daniel Morrison; former husband of the late Cynthia, nee Christopher.

Don earned...

Lilia Dominguez Casillas

Mar 13, 2020

Lilia Dominguez Casillas, age 83, late of Harvey, IL. Cherished wife of the late Raul Chavira; beloved mother of Ever (Guadalupe Zarate); loving grandmother of Oracio, Isabel and Raul Chavira; devoted sister of Maria Delores Dominguez, and the late Daniel Dominguez and Natividad Dominguez. Lying-In-Repose Wednesday, March 18th from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12:00 Noon...

Richard Betten

Mar 9, 2020

A private cremation took place. An Inurnment Ceremony will be scheduled at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at a future date.

Bernadine Agnes "Grandma Kitty" (Wodarski) Chiera

Mar 2, 2020

Bernadine Agnes "Grandma Kitty" Chiera, nee Wodarski, 86, longtime resident of Posen, passed away March 2, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Peter; loving mother of Karen Chiera (Jeff James), Edward and the late Gregory Chiera; cherished grandmother of Robin Petchul (Ryan Boling) and Eva Angelilli (Christina Lazas); proud great grandmother of Claire, Alyssa and Dylan Boling; dearest sister...

Edward D Barton

Feb 28, 2020

Edward D. Barton, age 87, late of Matteson, IL formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago. Best friend and companion of Jane Von Schlutter for over 30 years; dear brother of Gary (Beverly) Booth and the late Nancy Driscoll; loving uncle of John Poole, Denise and Marie Driscoll; great uncle of Sarah Driscoll; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Virginia (Berczynski) Zawisza

Feb 20, 2020

Virginia Zawisza, 94, longtime resident of Posen, passed away February 20, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late John E. Zawisza, Sr.; loving mother of Theresa (William) Johnson, John (Maureen),  Christine (William "Ted") Koch and the late Theodore "Teddy";  cherished grandmother of Tamara (Lance) Freeman, Veronica (Greg) Treco, William (Donna) Johnson, Shawn (Yara) Zawisza, Megan (Jay) McDonagh, Ryan (Emily) Zawisza,...

Patrick C. O'Donnell Sr.

Feb 16, 2020

Patrick C. O'Donnell Sr, age 80, late of Posen, formerly of Griffith, Indiana. Survived by his beloved dog, Pete; cherished father of Kelly (Rick) Woloszyn, Patrick Jr. (Kathi) O'Donnell, Cheryl O'Donnell-Bryant, and Amy (Brian) O'Donnell-Fout; loving grandfather of Allison (James) Ryan, Daniel (Jessica) Woloszyn, Patrick III, Megan, Challen (Alexia) Bryant, Carter, and Cody; loving great grandfather of Reese, Ruth,...

Jennie F Krug

Jan 17, 2020

Jennie Frances Krug (nee Meeks), age 82, late of Crete, formerly of Posen; loving mother of Theresa Szudy, Francis Stepp, and Kenneth Hartwig; cherished grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 11. Sister of Ronald, Edmund, and the late Steve, Mary, Lulla, and Viney. Visitation Tuesday, January 21st from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Chapel Service 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Bill...

Julia (Sydor) Grabitz

Jan 4, 2020

Julia Grabitz, 88, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away January 4, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Rudolph Thomas Grabitz; loving mother of Gary (Deborah) and Tim Grabitz; cherished grandmother of Amanda Werderman and great grandmother of Mackenzie, Danasja, Martell and Dontrell; dearest sister of the late Ann (the late Ed) Schultz and the late Michael (the late Mae),...