Obituaries

May 6, 2023

Beloved daughter of Franklin and Diane Harris.

Devoted mother to Amber, Billy and Taylor.

Cherished grandmother to Jordan, Josslyn and Colton.

Dear sister to many.

Fond aunt and friend to many.

Tina was a strong and loving mother who took pride in her kids and grandkids.

She was a wonderful cook, and she will truly be missed.

May 4, 2023

Eileen (Kozlowski) Borg passed away 4 May 2023 in her home at the age of 90. She was born 21 January 1933 and grew up on Kedzie Ave in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago to Stephen (D) and Josephine (D) Kozlowski. Eileen attended Tuley High School and after graduation enrolled in the nursing school at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital and...

May 2, 2023

 

October 1, 1931-May 2, 2023

Kan Tep, 91, born on October 1, 1931, in Cambodia, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family.

A loving wife, mother to 10 children, grandmother to 16, and great-grandmother. She was kind and had a contagious smile.

A beloved active volunteer in the Cambodian Buddhist community, giving her time and money...

Apr 29, 2023

Loving wife of Willard L WeberBeloved daughter of Peter and Myrtle WeinertDevoted mother to Peter and Jeffrey Weber, and second mom to Lisa (Rubino) Weber Cherished grandmother to Kaitlyn Grudzinski, Joseph Weber and Nicholas WeberGreat grandmother to Grayden Frank Grudzinski (aka The Mayor)Diana was raised in rural Fox Lake where she enjoyed the outdoors andnature, and would later graduate from...

Apr 22, 2023

Paul A. Thomson, 80, born July 6, 1942, in Menominee, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, surrounded by family.Paul married the love of his life, the late Linda (McCandless), on November 21, 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Agnes (Anderley) Thomson, brother Aaron (the late Nancy), and sister Janice (the late Hank) Millering...

Apr 12, 2023

Robert J. HothBorn May 5, 1935 Died April 12, 2023

He was the loving husband of Margaret, to whom he was married for 49 years before her untimely passing. They lived in Franklin Park, raising their children there under the many flight paths crossing over from O’Hare. Which explains why, when they retired to Florida together in 1998, they chose...

Apr 12, 2023

Loving wife of David L. Simmons.Beloved daughter of the late Julius and the late Barbara Talos.Devoted mother to Angelique "Angel" Tewksbury, Lauren Simmons, and David J. Simmons.Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Connor Tewksbury.Valued mother in law of David M. Tewksbury.Dear sister of the late Martin Shelly and John Talos.Fond aunt of John, Jr., Jennifer, and Jason Talos and Michael Simmons.

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Apr 10, 2023

Grant L. Ogburn

Born December 30, 1960, at rest April 10, 2023.

Loving husband of Dolores Aleman-Ogburn.

Beloved son of Helen.

Devoted father to Joe Aleman and Dominic Costantini.

Cherished grandfather to Joey, Desi, and Leo Aleman.

Dear brother of Gayle, Monica, and George.

Devoted uncle to Celina Perez, Branden Hidalgo, Javier R. Paredes, Tony, Joey, Mariano, Karla, George Jr.,...

Apr 5, 2023

Jack E. Greinke

Beloved husband of Joan.

Loving father of Julie (Chris) Daniels, Jill Guzzi and Jodi Beaudon.

Cherished grandfather of Katie (Mike) Currie, Bobby, Kristie (Dave) Hunter, Karlie, Gina, Nicole, John, Michael and Joey.

Dear great grandpa of Carter, Connor and Selena.

Valued uncle of Allan (Trina) Huck.

Huge East Leyden football and wrestling fan.

 

In Lieu of...

Mar 31, 2023

Theresa "Teri" Hoffmann, nee Papucci, passed March 31, 2023.Loving wife of Scott Hilyar.Beloved daughter of Denis and Joanne Papucci.Devoted mother to Randall (Paige) Hoffmann and Ashley (Brett) Long.Cherished grandmother to Bailey and Austin.Dear sister Elizabeth (John) Jablonski and Anthony (Kristen) Papucci.Dear cousin of Diane Plichta and many more.Special niece of Norman (Lena) Papucci.Fond aunt to Jayne (David) Roth, Joseph Jablonski,...

Mar 29, 2023

Mar 28, 2023

Rose Ann Hinde

Beloved wife of the late Leonard Hinde.

Loving mother of William 'Bill' (the late Cheryl), and the late Ron.

Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Frankie), Matt (Alexa), Ryan, Sabrina, and Sara.

Great Grandmother of Millie, Leo, and soon to be Baby Hinde.

Dear sister of the late Al (the late Patricia) Ruhl, Dorothy (the late Larry) Kreuzer, the...

Mar 26, 2023

Loving husband of Barbara Fletcher.

Beloved son of Emmet and Mabel Fletcher.

Devoted father to Anna Phillips.

Cherished grandfather to Lilah and Bobby Phillips, P-Paw to Rebecca.

Dear brother of Virginia Patterson.

Fond uncle of Benjamin, Fletcher (Mickey), and Myra Birmingham.

Proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Successful business owner of A.M. Metal Spinning for 44 years. He...

Mar 25, 2023

Rocco W. Saracco was born on October 7, 1947, and passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, at the age of 75 years old. Beloved son of the late Anthony (2012) and the late Alice (2014) Saracco. Cherished brother and brother-in-law to Anthony (Bonnie) and Mario (Alice) Saracco. Loving uncle to Kathy (Curt) Preissner, Tony (Caitlin) Saracco, Marc (Kelly) Saracco,...

Mar 22, 2023

Jannice Lyn Pienta, 75, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois.

Jannice was born December 28, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George and Mary (Bell) Mork. She was the youngest of three children. Jannice was a graduate of East Leyden High School in Franklin Park.

Jannice married Frank Pienta on August...

Mar 22, 2023

Loving husband of Nancy.

Beloved son of Joseph and Amelia.

Devoted father to Anthony, Louie, Shanna.

Cherished grandfather to Samuel and Nicholas.

Dear brother of Joey (Carol) Georgetta, Madelyn (Arnold) Newsome.

Fond uncle o Joey, Connie, Michael, Ann Marie, Jeff, Phil, and Kate.

 

Lou was a avid sports memorabilia collector and seller. He was a life long Cub fan...

Mar 21, 2023

Mar 13, 2023

 

George Edward Thomas, Sr, 89, of Schiller Park, IL passed away on March 13, 2023.  George was born on September 15, 1933 to Sophie and Edward Thomas in Chicago.  He married Irene (nee Michelini) on May 2, 1959.  They welcomed three children, Teresa French, George (Donna), and Marianna (Kurt) Jennings.  His family was his life. He was a loving...

Mar 10, 2023

Harold was born in Chicago, IL to Harold Shelton, Sr. and Helen nee Steele Shelton, on April 16, 1950.

Harold was known as 'Chuck' in school and had graduated from McHenry High School on June 11th, 1969.

Chuck was drafted into the Army for the Viet Nam War on September 14th, 1970. He served in Germany as a Medic.

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Mar 5, 2023

Our dear mother and loving wife, Gina Marie McLinn, sadly passed away on Sunday, March 5th, 2023. Gina was born in Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park, Illinois, on January 26, 1957. Daughter to Donald (deceased) and Elvera (deceased) Douglas, Gina’s life was filled with adventure and love and her family remained the center of it all. She spent her younger years...