Obituaries

Feb 28, 2026

Grace Loretta Wetzel (nee O’Connor), 95, passed away on February 28, 2026, leaving behind a family shaped by her love, her faith, her Irish grit, and the many traditions she kept alive.

Grace was born on March 22, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois, and spent much of her life in the Rogers Park area, Palos Heights, and Lemont. She was the daughter...

Mar 15, 2026

John E. Sudmeier, formerly of Stillman Valley, went home to be with his Lord on March 15, 2026.

John was born to Edward and Dorothy (Harter) Sudmeier on November 27, 1945 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1963 and later served in the United States Air Force. He then attended Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire,...

Mar 13, 2026

Mar 13, 2026

Arline M. Powers (nee Ohlman).

Beloved wife of the late Robert M. Powers.

Loving mother of John (Evelyn) Powers, James (Gilda) Powers and Catherine (Vincent) Smeraldo.

Cherished grandmother of Robert (Sarah), Megan (Andy), Vincent (Emily), Angela (Will), Nick and John Rodolpho.

Adoring great grandmother of Charlotte and Nolan.

Devoted daughter of the late; Herman and Dorothy (nee Looney) Ohlman.

Dear sister of the late; Dorothy (Robert)...

Mar 12, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Giertuga, a husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He dedicated his life to serving others as a Cook County police officer and will be remembered for his commitment to his community and the respect he earned from those who worked alongside him.

Outside of his work, Scott loved spending...

Mar 10, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joseph Andrew Barr, age 44, of Crestwood, IL who passed away on March 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was his three daughters. He was known for his kind heart, strength, sense of humor, and...

Mar 10, 2026

Mar 9, 2026

McCarthy, Mary V. nee O’Malley

Beloved wife of the late Harry R. McCarthy, beautiful mother of the late Joan (James) Lynch, Kevin (Dina), Robert (Janet)(the late Kathleen), Thomas (Anne), Mary Jo(Michael) Lambert, Elizabeth McCarthy (JB Bruederle, DVM), Brian (April), Colleen McCarthy. Loving Grandmother of: Jack(fiancée Stephanie Pertchi) McCarthy, Matthew, Timothy, Michael McCarthy, Ellen (Thomas) Hickey, Therese(Daniel) Brendich, Elizabeth (Nathaniel) Winters, Harry...

Mar 9, 2026

Lucette J. Held (nee Fudaley), (1945-2026)

Lucette J. Held (81) of Lemont, Illinois passed away peacefully on March 9th surrounded by her husband, Robert G. Held, of 60 years and her children. Lucette was a loving mother to Steven (Elizabeth Kurr) Held, Gregory (Tracy) Held and Patrice (Robert) Neubert and a cherished grandmother to Clara and Ellory Neubert and Sara and...

Mar 5, 2026

Jill Carol Bennett (Stratton), 65, of Crest Hill, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on March 5, 2026.

Born May 22, 1960, Jill grew up in Hometown, Illinois, and was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Lorraine Stratton. She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Bruce Bennett, with whom she shared 46 wonderful...

Mar 1, 2026

Robert “Bob” Kobel.

Devoted husband of Patricia nee Daly.

Proud father of Amy (Bob Schultz), Matthew (Kathleen), Megan (Frank Tapia), and Michael Kobel.

Adoring grandfather of Aria, Henry and Benjamin Kobel and Avery Tapia.

Son of the late Joseph and Lorraine Kobel.

Brother of the late Gregory (Patricia), Richard (Charlene), Barbara (Robert Strehmann), Kathleen Ellis – Bob’s twin, Joseph (Debra), and Russel (Lisa) Kobel.

Son-in-law of...

Feb 28, 2026

Mary E. Flynn

Devoted daughter of the late; Thomas and Mary (nee Mullin) Flynn.

Loving sister of Mildred (Thomas) Prendergast, Sheila (Thomas) O’Malley, Thomas (Myrian) Flynn, Sister Julie Flynn O.P. and William (Arlene) Flynn.

Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be private.

Feb 25, 2026

Loving Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, Cousin, and Friend

With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we share the passing of Joseph “Joe” Callanan, age 87, born August 14, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to Patrick and Dolly Callanan.

Joe was the devoted and loving husband of Jacqueline (née Walsh) Callanan, his partner in all things and the love of...

Feb 24, 2026

Veronica Jendryk (nee Wunder),

Beloved wife of the late Chester Jendryk. 

Loving sister of Wilma (late Richard) Ach.

Cherished Tante of the late Richard (Late Laurie) Ach, Angela (Joe) Gonzalez, Elena (Kandiah) Kanagandram, Heidi (John) Cotter & Cynthia (Jayson) Edwards.

Fond great aunt of Gabriella, Tristan, Maggie, Nickolas, Matthew, Elyse, Marie & Timothy

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Western Golf Association Evans Scholars...

Feb 23, 2026

Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Manske Sr.

Loving mother of Mary (late Raymond) Polino, Robert F. (Donna) Manske Jr. and Cynthia (Norm) Bilek.

Cherished grandmother of Angela (Pablo), Raymond (Ashley), Thomas, Cassandra, Sylvia, Nicole and Alexander (Anja).

Adoring great grandmother of Isabel, Stephen, Donnie, Olivia, Josie, Louie, Ainsley and future baby Noah.

Dear sister of Sally Guerrero.

Please omit flowers.

Feb 21, 2026

Penny Lynn Paetow, 69, peacefully passed away on February, 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 26, 1956, in a small town in Indiana, to the late Wilber and Judy Dieterly. Penny was the beloved wife and best friend of her one and only love of 45 years, Gregory. Together they built a life grounded in family...

Feb 12, 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Marian Nakonieczny, lat 59, był ukochanym synem śp. Bronisława i Marii (z domu Hacia) Nakoniecznych, ukochanym mężem Elżbiety (z domu Wal) Nakonieczny, kochającym ojcem Joanny (Jonathana) Adkins i Rafała (Hadeela) Nakoniecznego, dumnym dziadkiem Aidena i Wyatta, drogim bratem Jana (Eugeni), Krystyny, Heleny, Mieczysławy, Adama (Danuty) i Marii (Tomasza), czułym wujkiem wielu bratanic i bratanków, kuzynem wielu osób i tęskniącym za...

Feb 4, 2026

Philip J. Guest passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to James and Margaret Guest, he grew up with four brothers and one sister. Phil was a calm, caring, and gentle soul, remembered for his kindness, humility, and strong work ethic by all who knew him.

Phil was...

Feb 4, 2026

Joseph Dale Gustafson, age 66, a longtime resident of Lockport, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026.

Born on January 26, 1960, in Blue Island, Illinois, Joe was the son of Dale R. and Marianne H. Gustafson. He grew up in Dalton, IL, where he played on the Dolton Bears football team while attending St. Mary's Elementary School and was...