Obituaries
Michael James Burke
Jul 9, 2025
Michael James Burke, age 81 of Downers Grove, formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of the late Kathy Ann (nee Cox) Burke, Loving father of Maureen, Margie, Mary Kay, Gary and Michael.
Laurel J. Hanlin
Jun 24, 2025
Laurel J. Hanlin, age 83 of Downers Grove. Beloved daughter of the late Howard and late Marie Hanlin, best friend of Skippy and cousin to many.
Donna R. Cuesta
Jun 19, 2025
Donna R. Cuesta, age 90 of Forest Park, formerly of Flossmoor. Beloved mother of Heidi Cuesta and Paul Cuesta, loving grandmother of Gabriela, Peter and Joseph Cipriano, dear sister of J. Gale Gerhardt Hollinger and the late Joyce R. Markley Budrunas, fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund or The...
Caroline Lotarski
Jun 1, 2025
Caroline Katherine Lotarski, 98, of Auburndale, Florida, passed away on June 1, 2025. She was born on June 5, 1926 in Tamaroa, Illinois to parents, Felix Frank Kownacki and Josephine Marie Kownacki (Wisniewski).
A high school graduate and lifelong homemaker, she was a member of the Blessed Virgin Society and was a poll worker. She enjoyed travelling.
Caroline is survived by her...
Daniel T. Ozga
May 17, 2025
Daniel T. Ozga, age 53 of River Forest. Beloved son of Janice (nee Sweetman) and the late Edward T. Ozga, loving father of Alexis Ozga and Richard Cassiani-Ozga, dear brother of Timothy (Aberdeen) Ozga, fond uncle of Skye Ozga, Zachary Ozga and Kyle Ozga, cherished nephew of Donna (Thomas) Rupp, Judy (Wes) Krantz, Joanne (Fred) Grygiel, the late Richard (Rosemary)...
James Ronald Kust
May 13, 2025
James “Jimmy” R. Kust, age 94 of Berwyn. Proud US Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. Beloved friend of Frank Sr. and Charlene Albano, their children Frank Jr. (Krissy), Jeffrey, Robert and children Abigail, Kaitlin, Emily, Olivia and Zachary.
Lillian B. Nemec
May 8, 2025
Lillian B. Nemec, nee Dezort, age 92, longtime resident of Berwyn. Lillian was born July 10, 1932 and passed away May 8, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Donald W. Nemec, dear sister of Frank J. and Robert A. Dezort, cherished aunt of Ann (Robert) Delasky, Sharon Ringersma, Kathy (Rex) Hilgart, Teri Dezort, Frank III (Tina) Dezort and great-aunt to...
Jimmy L. Pool
May 1, 2025
Jimmy L. Pool, age 74 of Joliet. U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Skiba), loving father of Alison (Jeff) Aschbrenner, Bert (Terri) Spies, Tammy (John) Petitti and Buffie Pool, cherished grandfather of Victoria (Josh) Padilla, Christopher Rhein, Brandon Petitti, Jeremy Petitti, Samanth Petitti, Justin Spies, Lonnie III (Thema Kai Semon-Howard) Howard, Veronica Szymaniak, Emily Howard, John...
Walter Edward Binder Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Walter Edward Binder, Jr, 87, of Rockford, formerly of Stickney, IL passed away on April 27, 2025.
Wally was born on April 8, 1938 in Oak Park, IL. He graduated from Fenwick High School in 1956. He was a founding member of the Stickney Fire Department and served as Deputy Fire Chief for many years, as well as running a newspaper...
Andrew J. Krans
Apr 24, 2025
Andrew John Krans, born on May 10, 1962 in Chicago, IL was sent to his eternal home on April 24, 2025 in his home state. He was the beloved son of Elsie and John Krans who passed before him and the loving brother to Michael J. Krans married to Lori Krans. His best friend, Jeff Davis, played an instrumental role...
Dolores V. Neverouski
Apr 7, 2025
Dolores V. Neverouski, nee Zaremba age 91 of Woodridge, IL, passed on April 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Eugene L. “Gene” Neverouski, loving mother of Karen (Joseph) Tannura and Kathy (Michael) Wyller, cherished Grandmother of Nicole (David) Lopresti, Melissa (Corey) Lydell, Lauren (Brian) Herzog, Michael James (Rebecca Gendreau) Wyller, Ashley (Rob) Wyller and Great Grandmother of Royce Wyller...
James William Howard McCord
Apr 6, 2025
James William Howard McCord was born on June 15, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to parents Marks and Hazel (Verg) McCord and joined brothers Ron and Terry and sister Sue in their home in Wauwatosa. He spent happy summer vacations with his family at Lake Content in Northern Wisconsin and worked mowing neighborhood lawns and maintaining park grounds for the city...
Cindy A. Lavine
Apr 3, 2025
Cindy Anne (Holecek) Lavine, age 63, passed away peacefully at home due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Lemont, IL, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, hard-work, and compassion.
Born on December 19, 1961 in the Chicago area, Cindy was the beloved daughter of Judy and Jerry Holecek and stepfather, Ted Copenhaver. She was preceded in death by...
Helaine Hull
Mar 29, 2025
Helaine Hull, nee Dobishinski, age 96 of Westchester, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William L. Hull, loving mother of William (Mary) Hull, Michael (Sue) Hull and Jim (Dawn) Hull, cherished grandmother of Crystal and Kayla.
Irene J. Gorski
Mar 27, 2025
Irene J. Gorski, nee Jirasek, age 101½ of Broadview. Beloved wife of the late Frank E. Gorski, loving mother of Theresa (Lawrence) Kledzik, Frank R. (Christine) Gorski, Anthony (late Marie) Gorski and Mark (Kathleen) Gorski, cherished daughter of the late Joseph W. and the late Anna (nee Koci) Jirasek, adored grandmother of Sara (Tom) Bryant, Anna (Matthew) Aylward, Joseph (Azusa)...
Thomas Edward Jalowy
Mar 26, 2025
Thomas Edward Jalowy, age 78 of Huntley, formerly of Schaumburg and Stickney. Beloved husband of Ellen K. (nee Johnson), loving father of Kristina (Kevin) Wade and Erik (Debbie) Jalowy, cherished grandfather of Jermaine Maegdlin, Ashton Jalowy, Layla Jalowy, Samantha Wade, Madison Jalowy and Ashley Wade, dear brother of Karen (Robert) Globe, fond uncle of Kevin Globe, Josh Weller and Kyle...
Dorothy R. Zalabak
Mar 21, 2025
Dorothy R. Zalabak, nee Napodano, age 96 of Downers Grove, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved wife of Henry J. Zalabak, loving mother of Gayle (James) Fanning, Karen (Robert) Anderson and Sharon (Mark) Theoharous, cherished grandmother and great grandmother to many.
Funeral services will be private
Michael Hlad
Mar 8, 2025
Michael Hlad, age 60 of LaGrange Park. Beloved father of Daniel (Amber Seilheimer) Hlad, cherished grandfather of Lucas Hlad, dear brother of Curtis Hlad, dear ex-husband of Sherry Hlad and best friend of Lissa Zeman.
Floyd Smith
Mar 7, 2025
Floyd Dixon Smith, age 96 of Chicago. U.S. Korean War Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Diane, nee Hart, loving father of Laura (late John) Urbana, Floyd (Judith) Smith Jr., David Smith, Janet Smith and Sherri (late Ronald) Brom, cherished grandfather of David, Alicia, Nicole, Nicholas, Matthew, Floyd III, Eric, Zachary, Victoria (Jordan) and great grandfather of Alexis, Amara,...
Mary E. Lee
Mar 6, 2025
Mary E. Lee, nee Starek, age 84 of North Riverside. Beloved mother of Robert (Sherry) Lee and Colleen M. (Richard) Wiatrowski, cherished grandmother of Daniel (Marina) Wiatrowski, Ryan Lee and Andrew Wiatrowski, dear sister of Carole (Karl Ryckeghem) Starek and cousin to many. After graduating from DePaul University with an accounting degree, Mary began an accounting career that eventually led...
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