Obituaries

Walter Edward Binder Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charlene M. Sypien

Charlene M. Sypien

Mar 5, 2025

Charlene M. Sypien, nee Boyer, age 79 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late LeRoy A. Sypien, cherished daughter of the late Raymond and the late Helen (nee Smid) Boyer, loving mother of Michael Sypien, David (Shelly) Sypien and the late Christine (late Joe) Baskerville, cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Joey, Alex, Nicoletta, Bryan and the late Anne, dear sister...

Herbert Watkins Laine

Herbert Watkins Laine

Mar 2, 2025

Herbert Watkins Laine, 78, of River Forest, IL passed away on March 2, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Laine, his two daughters, Elizabeth (Seth) Parker of Carmel, CA, and Katherine (Daniel) Figatner, of Oak Park, IL, and four grandchildren, William and Sara Parker, and Desmond and Elliott Figatner. Herbert was born and raised...

Vivian Mary Kalabsa

Vivian Mary Kalabsa

Feb 28, 2025

Vivian Mary Kalabsa, nee Drexler, age 102 of Milford, MA, longtime former resident of North Riverside, IL. Beloved wife of the late Bernard J. “Barney” Kalabsa, loving mother of James J. (Pam) Kalabsa, John B. (Paula) Kalabsa, Corinne (Tony) DiGirolamo and Lawrence E. (Ryoko) Kalabsa, cherished grandmother of Ross (Leiah), Ben (Katie), Charles, Michael (Kim), Allen, Tony, Mitchel (Deandra), Amy,...

Patricia Mikus-King

Patricia Mikus-King

Feb 20, 2025

Patricia Mikus-King, nee McLaughlin, age 88, formerly of Riverside and LaGrange. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Mikus Sr. and the late Peter J. King Jr, loving mother of Patricia (Mitch) Holloway, Nancy (Donn) DeMuro, Raymond Mikus Jr. and step-mother of Jacqueline (John) Magruder and the late Peter (Charlene) King, cherished grandmother of Nicole (Alex Briseno) Christopher, Jennifer Holloway, Brian...

Joseph N. Catanese

Joseph N. Catanese

Feb 17, 2025

Joseph N. Catanese, a cherished and beloved brother, passed away on February 17, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of love and connection. Born on December 15, 1966, Joe was a beacon of warmth to all who crossed his path. His journey through life was marked by a passion for conversation; he possessed a unique gift — the ability to...

Vincent James Monaco

Vincent James Monaco

Feb 15, 2025

Vincent James Monaco, age 60 of North Riverside. Beloved husband of April Marie (nee Skupa) Monaco, loving father of Vincent Anthony (Carolyn) Monaco, Christopher Steven Monaco and the late Christina Marie Monaco, cherished son of the late Vincent L. and Leona G. (nee Mingroet) Monaco, dear brother of the late Steven V. Monaco. 

Jesus De Santiago

Jesus De Santiago

Feb 12, 2025

Jesus De Santiago, age 73 of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Carmen De Santiago (nee Cosme Nuniz), loving father of four, many grandchildren and one great grandchild. 

Brian M. Lang

Brian M. Lang

Feb 10, 2025

Brian M. Lang, age 60 of Berwyn. Beloved son of Roberta Newell and the late Warren Lang, loving father of Brian (Mallory) Walsh, Eric (Mala) Lang and step father of the late Lisa Wall, cherished grandfather of Michael Patrick, Grace, Gabe and Lily, dear brother of Donna (Dave) Schabinger, Bruce (Kelly) Lang and the late Debi Jones, fond uncle of...