Obituaries

Jul 26, 2025

Mary E. Ahern (née Henry) passed away peacefully on July26th at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late Christopher M. Ahern, retired from the Chicago Police Department, and the loving mother of Michael (Therese), the late Mark, Daniel (Jill), Maggie (Daniel) Gaffney, and Mary (Michael) Colaizzi.

Proud grandmother of Katie, Jenny, Kevin, Ryan, Adam, Lauren, Genevieve,...

Jul 24, 2025

Lynda Gaye Kovack (nee Forster).

Beloved wife of James A. Kovack.

Loving mother of Brian (Michele) Kovack.

Cherished grandmother of Kyle (Sarah) and Cortney Kovack.

Adoring great grandmother of Ivy Kovack.

Devoted daughter of the late; Wilfred and Harriet (nee Wians) Forster.

Dear sister of Craig (Cathy), Lyle, Bill (Joyce), Arthur (Dennis) and Joel Forster.

Kind aunt and cousin of many.

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Jul 23, 2025

Christine Abels-Houdek

Beloved wife of Rich Houdek.

Loving mother of Jennifer (David) Campbell, Brian (Michelle) Abels and John (Matthew) Abels-Kohles.

Cherished grandma of J., Zachary, Sabrina and Samantha.

Devoted daughter of the late; Casimir and Evelyn (nee Sommers) Rekruciak.

Dear sister of Thomas Rekruciak and Ronald (Linda) Rekruciak.

Jul 23, 2025

Phyllis V. Parello (nee Just), age 95.

Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Parello.

Loving mother of Raymond C. (Gloria J.), late Michael, Joseph (Barbara), Martin ( Maryrose) and Lisa (Jerry) Killeen.

Cherished nana of Mindy, Kara, Rae Lynn, Lauren, Michael, Raymond, Catherine, Sean and Nicholas.

Adoring great grandma of Nicolas, Max, Meadow, Lilliana, Layla, Jayden, Wesley and Adriana.

Devoted daughter of the late;...

Jul 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert Utterback (July 16,1938 - July 21,2025)

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert Utterback, of Alsip, Illinois, who passed away peacefully at the age of 87.

Bob was born and raised in Indianapolis to Sylvia and Dean Utterback. Later, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1958-1962. In 1964,...

Jul 20, 2025

Michael Charles Gacki was born in Chicago on August 8, 1958. He passed peacefully at home on July 20, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 13 years, Peggy (née Greco), with whom he shared 36 wonderful years together.

Cherished father of Johnny Manzella, Nicole (Matt) Spooner, Meggie (Jon) Lowell,...

Jul 18, 2025

Beloved husband of 53 years to Maria Dominguez(nee Rivera).

Loving & devoted father of Crystal Ramirez (Ivan), Derek Dominguez, & Gaston Dominguez.

Cherished grandfather of Aiden, A.J., Ivan Jr., & Bella.

Loving son of Rafael & Anita Dominguez.

Dear brother of Rafael Humberto Dominguez, Jose Luis “Pepón” Dominguez, Miguel Angel Dominguez, Velia Romo Dominguez, & Enrique Dominguez.

Fond uncle and cousin of many.

He immigrated here...

Jul 13, 2025

Manus T. Keane, age 103. Past School Board President of Saint Bede the Venerable Grade School and one of the founders of the Irish American Heritage Center.

Beloved husband of the late Lenore T. (nee McCarthy) and the late Margaret (nee Zabielski).

Loving father of Kathie (Harvey) Restaino, Mary (John) Meyering and Terese (David) Burke.

Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Meagan), Margot (Neil), Lisa...

Jul 11, 2025

*In Honor of Bob, please wear your favorite bowling shirt*

Robert Scott Flaws, 71, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, after a hard fought battle of esophageal cancer.

Robert was born on October 14, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Chicago Ridge. He graduated from H.L. Richards High School in Oak Lawn. He then went...

Jul 9, 2025

Jul 9, 2025

Beloved husband of Judith (“Judy”) DeVries (nee Degen).

Loving father of David (Linda) DeVries, Steven (Maureen) DeVries and Caryn (Jeff) Kickert.

Doting grandfather (“Pops”) to Hailey (Chris) Mourer, Jessie Rose (Anthony) Eckert, Jason (Heather) DeVries, Nicole (Ben) Kreml, Adam (Emma) DeVries, Tara Kickert, and Liv (Van) Hagye.

Proud great grandfather and great great grandfather to many.

Len was a lover of Nascar and an...

Jul 8, 2025

Thomas Joseph Scanlon,

Beloved husband, for over 60 years, of Peggie M. Scanlon (nee Hanley),

Loving father of Kathryn P. (Randy) Remold, Mary E. (Bob) Walsh, Anne M. (Matthew) Johnson & John W. (Trish) Scanlon.

Cherished grandpa of Kyle, Kristina, Brittany, Brandi, Katie, Lauren, Jack, Ryan, Grace, Connor, Claire, Nora, Aiden & Kiera.

Adored great grandpa of Charlotte.

Caring brother of Margaret, Mary and the...

Jul 5, 2025

Jameson (Jamie) Meneou

It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce the passing of Jamie Meneou, who left us too soon on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 20. Jamie, along with his devoted father, passed away in a tragic drowning accident while enjoying one of Jamie's favorite activities: playing catch with a football.

Born June 16, 2005, Jamie was...

Jul 5, 2025

David Warren Meneou age 65, passed away suddenly on Saturday July 5th in Indiana along with his son Jameson (Jamie) age 20.

He was born April 8th, 1960 in Chicago, the son of Warren and Carol Meneou of Palos Heights, IL.

He grew up in Palos Heights and Lockport Illinois with his sister Wendy Mayers and brother Daniel. David worked for his...

Jul 3, 2025

Michael Eugene Belczak

January 30, 1969 - July 3, 2025

Mike passed away after a courageous six-year battle with cancer. He fought with every ounce of his strength and hope, never losing his will to live or beat this challenge.

Mike was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was passionate about his career as a licensed professional mechanical engineer at Primera...

Jul 2, 2025

Beloved wife of 59 years to the late John W Borla, Proud US Army Veteran.

Loving mother of Dawn (Edward) Cermak and John E Borla.

Cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Michael) A’Hearn. 

Adored great grandmother of Hayden June and Michael Ryan.

Devoted daughter to the late; June and Edward Slocum.

Dear sister to the late Robert (Sharon) Slocum. 

Kind aunt and godmother to many nieces and nephews.

Jul 1, 2025

                                              IN LOVING MEMORY

Beloved wife of 55 years to the late Bernard M. Roche.

Loving mom of Bernard Roche & Kelly Roche.

Cherished grandma of Devin Bernard Roche.

Adored daughter of the late Charles & late Dorothy Buhe.

Caring sister of the...

Jun 26, 2025

John J. (Jack) Wolfe

Age 87, Air Force Veteran, former Financial Secretary and Business Agent of IBEW Local 134 and longtime friend and supporter of Maryville Academy. Beloved spouse of 65 years to Jean Ann Wolfe (nee Collins). Adoring father to Catherine (Robert Heiderscheidt). Doting grandfather of John (Sara) Heiderscheidt, Caitlin Heiderscheidt, and Nora (Mike) Clisham. Great grandfather to Warren &...

Jun 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ashley R. Scarpinato

12/04/1996 — 06/25/2025

With heavy hearts and immeasurable sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Ashley, who left us far too soon at the age of 28 after a courageous and determined battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. She fought with every ounce of strength, hope, and love—never losing her will to live or her...

Jun 25, 2025

David W. Mankus,

Loving brother to Diane (Dean) Sorensen & Roger Mankus.

Fond uncle to Emma Mankus.