Obituaries

Mar 9, 2026

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

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...

Jan 31, 2026

Ileana Herman, beloved wife of the late John T. Herman, Sr., passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by her family.

A woman of immense heart, Ileana was known for her boundless generosity and was always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. She had a vibrant passion for travel, creating her most cherished memories while exploring Disney...

Jan 29, 2026

In Loving Memory

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilynn Ruth Freckelton, a beloved and faithful wife, mother and grandmother whose life touched so many and whose legacy will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.

Born on January 4, 1938 to Earl Wesley and Ruth Esther (nee Thorpe) McGee, Marilynn began her life in Berwyn and...

Jan 25, 2026

Susan E. Gildea (nee Murphy)

Susan “Sue” Gildea, beloved wife of the late Edward “Ted” J. Gildea, passed away surrounded by family. Sue was a devoted mother to Kathy Mazies, Judy (Rich) Flicker, and Kevin (Julie) Gildea, and a cherished grandmother to Timmy, Chelsea, Katie, Annie, Emily, and Elizabeth. She was a dear sister to the late David, Bill, and Tom,...

Jan 24, 2026

Catherine “Kitty” (Power) Glennon, age 93, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Catherine was born in 1932 in Doonaha Village, County Clare, Ireland, to Mary Crawford and Michael Power and a place she held dear throughout her life. In the 1950’s, she bravely emigrated by ship to the United States to join...

Jan 22, 2026

Peter Paul, Proud US Navy Veteran during the Korean War from ’51 – ‘55. Residing in Naples, FL

Beloved husband of the late Dennise (nee Schreiner) and the late Jane (nee Snyder) Paul.

Loving father of Rashel (late Bernard) Feldman, Lisa (late Frank) Patzke and Heather (Kane) Keirnan.

Cherished grandfather of Kane (Melanie), Samantha (Christopher), Abigail, Frank, Jane (Justin), Emily and Clare.

Adoring great...

Jan 20, 2026

Richard J. Ach, 63, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2026. He was born in Chicago on June 9, 1962 to Wilma (nee Wunder) and the late Richard E. Ach.

Richard built a life defined by dedication to his family, determination to his education and career and passion for life.

Richard was an avid triathlete, bicyclist and baker and enjoyed...

Jan 19, 2026

Susan L. Stabosz (nee Motill),

Loving mom of Jason (Jennifer) Stabosz, the late Matthew (Laura) Stabosz & Jessica (Andrew) Jacobs.

Cherished grandma of Mitchell, Sydney (Zach), Nathan, Hailey & Deacon.

Adored future great grandma.

Caring sister of Kenneth (Donna) Motill & Richard (Carol) Motill.

Devoted daughter of the late John & the late Bernice Motill.

Fond aunt to many nieces & nephews.

Funeral services & interment will...