Obituaries

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.

Jun 25, 2025

Dale M. Yukich,

Beloved wife of Dan Yukich.

Loving mother of Dan “Ciacci” (Maggie) & Nicoletta (Evan).

Devoted daughter of the late Gino “Blacky” and Cynthia “Sherry” Martin.

Adoring grandmother to Lily Rose & Evan McLean and Emmy May & Nico Yukich.

Dear sister of Greg Martin (Trish) and the late Kenny Martin.

Fond sister-in-law to Raymond Yukich (Karen)

Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews, especially...

Jun 22, 2025

Edward F. Dalton Jr.

Was born in Chicago in 1941 to Florence (Hanley) and Edward F. Dalton Sr. He attended St. Rita and Harrison Technical School. Ed was employed by the Chicago Park District as an Operating Engineer and often worked at Lincoln Park Zoo, Soldier Field and Buckingham Fountain. After retiring, Ed enjoyed traveling to Ireland, Canada and Alaska and...

Jun 19, 2025

Ryan Fitzgerald Gilhooley, age 48, passed away June 19, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Ryan was the loving and devoted husband of Sara Emmerich and the proud father of Michael, Ian, and Emme, all of whom who were the center of his world. He was the cherished son of Dennis Gilhooley Sr. and Carol Gilhooley (formerly Luby), and the much-loved...

Jun 15, 2025

Lawrence Gerald Doty, US Army Veteran, graduate of the University of Illinois, Larry loved to travel, reading, photography and jazz.

Devoted son of the late; Leslie W. and Dorothy B. (nee Warren) Doty.

Dear nephew of the late; Douglas and Marjane Warren & Charles and Dorothy Thirstrup.

Fond cousin of Marjane, Diane, Douglas, Mark, Deborah, Matt, late Charles, late Rick and Barbara.

Jun 15, 2025

Mary Beth Brogan, age 74, passed away surrounded by the love of family near and far. Loving sister of William (Kathryn) and the late Michael. Dearest daughter of the late William and Ruth (Johnson). Cherished aunt to Colleen (Andy) Black, Martin Brogan, Alison Healy, William Brogan, and Colin Brogan. Also survived by adoring great nieces Quinn, Caroline, Molly, Ava, and...

Jun 13, 2025

John W. Borla, Proud Veteran of the US Army, Second Vice of the American Legion PFC Michael Olivieri Post 2011 and Retired Facilities Manager at the University of Chicago for 41 years.

Beloved husband of 59 years to Diane L. (nee Slocum).

Loving father of Dawn (Edward) Cermak & John E. Borla.

Cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Michael) A’Hearn

Adored great grandfather of Hayden June...

Jun 12, 2025

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William J. Freckelton, Jr., a beloved and faithful husband, father and grandfather whose life touched so many and whose legacy will continue to inspire those he leaves behind.

Born on December 29, 1934 to William J. Freckelton Sr. and Janet (nee Nicol) Freckelton, Bill began his journey in...