Local Obituaries for Families in the Chicago, IL Area

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...

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)...

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....

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,...

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.

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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...

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.

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...

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....

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,...

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,...

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...

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),...

Nov 21, 2019

Donna J. "Bunny" Nachtwey, nee Shreve, age 71, of Midlothian, formerly of Chicago, born on Easter Sunday and passed away November 21, 2019.  Cherished wife of the late Timothy; beloved mother of Tim (Cindy), Veronica "Roni" (Jeff Downey), Tony (Ginnie) and Donna (Aaron Cuthbert); loving grandmother of Steven and Nicole Nachtwey, Alexandria (Tim) Dillon and Rebecca Downey, Emily and...

Nov 9, 2019

José Eduardo Gonzalez-Tamayo, age 21, suddenly; late of Calumet Park, formerly of Blue Island. Cherished son of Lucilia Tamayo and Eduardo Gonzalez; loving brother of Oscar, Alondra and Ariana Gonzalez; loving companion of Maya Valentina. Visitation Tuesday, 3:00 - 8:00 pm. at Saint Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr Church, 14414 S McKinley Avenue, Posen. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10:00...

Oct 25, 2019

Bernardine M. "Bernie" Giese, nee Warszalek, 87, longtime resident of Posen, passed away October 25, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Norbert; loving mother of Susan (Eli) Azana and Laurie (Don) Rago;  cherished grandmother of Anjo (Sheila) Azana, Nicole (Matt) Petty, Douglas (Megan) Wick, Kevin (Sherri) Wick, Kimberly Azana, Michael and Jamie Rago and great grandmother of Aeric and...

Oct 5, 2019

Charles Anthony "Chuck" Lomanto, age 65, of Chicago's Avondale neighborhood; cherished husband of Kathleen "Kitty" nee Brcich; beloved father of Erica and Anthony; fond son-in-law of Loraine Schone; trusted companion to Charlie the family Labrador. In addition to his love for his family, Chuck enjoyed spending time on his Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Saturday 9:45...

Sep 22, 2019

Joseph E. Schmitz, 74, of Blue Island, passed away Sept. 22, 2019.  Beloved husband of Sherry, nee Schimick; loving father of Robin (Sean) Connelly, Bill (Dena) Meadows, Marianne Izzo (Bill Spain, fiancé) and Darryl (Darla) Richmond; cherished grandfather of Brian, Samantha, Cody, Marissa, Nicholas, Kacey, Hailey, Shannon, Kyle and Austin.

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Sep 12, 2019

Donald Walter Schupek, 79, of Posen, passed away September 12, 2019.  Service and interment private.  Additional obituary information forthcoming.

Aug 26, 2019

Joseph Napolitano, 66, passed away August 26, 2019.  A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, November 16th, 2019 at Notre Dame de Chicago Church, 1334 W Flournoy St., Chicago.  Inurnment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Hillside.