Obituaries

May 22, 2026

Alice Scudella, age 99, will be remembered as the quick-witted matriarch who enjoyed life until the very end. Late of Hoffman Estates, IL, she previously resided in Palos Heights, IL., for 53 years, and in several neighborhoods on Chicago's South Side. Alice was born one of eight children in the Friuli region of Italy in the village of Adegliacco. She...

May 21, 2026

Walter Thomas “Tom” Johnson, 86, of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his family on May 21, 2026. A cherished husband, dad, grandfather, and friend to many, Tom touched all that he met with his spirited nature and his immense pride for his family that loved him back through thick and thin. Tom was born on November 9, 1939...

May 10, 2026

Peter ( Pete ) A. Renardo

Longtime Employee of Argonne National Laboratory

Beloved husband of Mariann (nee Mantia) Renardo. Cherished son of Mary ( nee O’Connor ) and the late Angelo Renardo

Loving father of Angelo (Laura) Renardo and Joseph Renardo.

Proud grandfather of Angelina, Rosalie, Lucia, Santina, Dominic and Francesco.

Dear brother of Mary Rose Carroll and Nancy (Jeff) Perovic.

Fond Brother-in-Law of Mark Mantia,...

May 7, 2026

Philip Robert Slack Sr. 1940 — May 7, 2025

Philip Robert Slack Sr., a visionary entrepreneur, record-breaking drag racer, and master fabricator, passed away peacefully in his home on May 7th, 2026. Born in 1940 to Bruce and Alice Slack, Phil’s life was defined by a relentless drive to build, race, and innovate.

In 1959, Phil married his beloved wife, Grace (née...

Apr 24, 2026

Attiana Schmidt,

Creative sister of Scarlett and Ashton and beautiful daughter of Jeanette and Kurt passed away April 24th 2026.

Attiana had a burning desire to travel. Family vacations would bring her all over the US, from LA to Orlando, Michigan and Missouri. Her competitive nature would take her to St. Petes, Indianapolis and Milwaukee to swim. That wasn’t enough for our...

Apr 24, 2026

Arthur Korsak Jr. of Chicago passed away on April 24, 2026 at the age of 77. He was an army veteran, football lover, and former chauffeur to his 3 kids. Loving husband, father, brother, cousin, and uncle, he was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Sr. & Irene (nee Totos). He is survived by his devoted wife of 54...

Apr 21, 2026

Colleen is survived by her four sons; Karl Jr. (Molly), Kenneth (Judy), Stephen (Mary) & Patrick (Tricia) and her beloved grandchildren; Alena (Tom), Crystal (Jack), Karl III (Liz), Jake (Caroline), Stephanie, Brittany, Sydney, Jackson and Genevieve as well as her great grandchildren; Makayla, Camryn, Jenna, Brian, Colin, and Gavin. She was the loving sister to Kathleen Maryniak (Ed) and sister-in-law...

Apr 20, 2026

Cathy M. Schmiedl(nee Gorecki),

Beloved wife of the late Bruce Schmiedl.

Loving mom of Eric (Margaret), Rachel & Johnny (Rachel).

Cherished grandma of Hannah, Robert, Rosemary & Mark.

Adored daughter of the late Joseph & late Laverne Gorecki.

Caring sister of Joseph, David, Dan, Jude, the late Annemarie, John & Christopher.

Fond aunt of many nieces & nephews.

2026

Preceded in death by beloved parents Norman and Jenny Anderson. Loving brother of Linda (Dan) Ramey. Former spouse of Linda (nee Jerabek). Loving father of Jason, Mary Ann (Joe) Ellis, and Andrea (Matt) Stanke. Grandfather of Brooklynn, Cheyenne, and Michael Stanke. Uncle of Becky, Amber, Danielle and Rachel Ramey. Nephew of many aunts and uncles. Dear friend of Diane.

Apr 12, 2026

Elaine Louise Elliott,

Loving mom of Donnie (Valerie) Fredrick & Scott (Rebecca) Fredrick.

Adored grammie of Jordan, Jamie, Jake, Chloe & Hannah.

Cherished great grammie of Alliannah, Isaiah & Nalany.

Apr 10, 2026

Adelia “Adele” Cadore, dedicated music teacher for over 75 years; teaching at the Bortoli and Ortigara Music Schools. Former employee of Sherwin Williams, Executive Secretary at the Conrad Hilton and the Mid America Club.

Devoted daughter of the late; Joseph and Anna (nee Sabedot) Cadore.

Loving sister of Zelinda (late Leon) Patarini, Matteo “Matt” (late Joan) Cadore, late Ilda (late Ronald) Wilson and...

Mar 26, 2026

Beatrice M. Merendon passed away peacefully at the young age of 104.

Loving wife to the late Santos A. Merendon.

Devoted mom to Mario (Grace), the late Martha (Daniel), and Marian (Felix).

Devoted grands (“Mommy”) to Diana (Michael), Daniel Jr. (Heather), Felix Jr., and Martha (Steven).

Proud great grands (“Mommy B”) to Ethan, Ciara, Liliana, Brian, and Santos.

Services and interment will be private. 

Mar 15, 2026

Dolores Blanche Thomas (nee Dreher), 89, of Bridgeview, passed away on March 15th, 2026. She was born in Hayes, Kansas on August 22nd, 1936 to the late Agnes (nee Quint) and the late Benedict Dreher. Dolores built a life defined by dedication to her family, determination to faith and passion for life. Dolores held many jobs throughout the years most...

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...