Obituaries

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...

Mar 5, 2023

Loving husband of Maggie (nee Bremner) Turman.Devoted father to James Turman, Jr.Beloved son of Judith and Frank Turman.

James was a lifetime fan of all things Bears and Cubs.He loved watching the games with family and friends as well as collecting memorbilia.He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, and playing cards with his family.He was someone you could always rely on, no...

Mar 4, 2023

Lorraine Angela (née Baggio) Surtz, devoted wife of the late Bernard F. Surtz, loving Mother to Bernard J. Surtz (Cynthia), Christopher Surtz (Christina), Angela Schneider (Ray), and the late Dana Nesbitt. She is Nonna to Kristen and Annie Nesbitt, and Christian, Louisa, Lianna, and Chiara Surtz, and Great Grandmother and ‘Nonnie’ to little Lorraine Golden.

She was daughter to Giovanni...

Mar 2, 2023

Mary P. Halawith.

Loving wife of Lawrence L. Halawith.

Beloved daughter of the late William and the late Patricia Jakab.

Dear sister of William Jakab Jr. and Bonnie Jakab (Wife) and Bridget Jakab-Rodriguez.

Loving stepmother to Nick and Lindsay.

Adored step grandmother to Ben, Lia, and Valentina.

Fond aunt to Dinean, Bree, Brian and Kyle, Robert, Forest.

Friend to many...

Feb 27, 2023

Loving wife of the late Yogendrabhai Patel.

Beloved daughter of Chunibhai K. Patel and Chancharben Patel.

Devoted mother to Jitendra, Nivedita (Navin), Vishnu (Pratibha), Harish (Amita), and Mukund (Nandita).

Cherished grandmother of Vrunda, Jagat, Sulabh, Mrugesh, Dhvani, Bindi, Ami, Shruti, Shalin, Parth, Janki, and Meera.

Valued great-grandmother of Katha, Vishva, Tilak, Ruchi, Puja, Kirtan, Nitya, Aaditya, Raina, Shrey, Nyaara, Aashil,...

Feb 21, 2023

Jose Q. Hernandez, 65, of Franklin Park, Illinois passed away on February 21, 2023. Jose was born on November 25, 1957, to Aida and Jose Hernandez in Chicago, Illinois.

Jose was a dear brother of Ada Camero, Marilyn Negron, Abednego (Alfie) Hernandez, Damaris Gonzalez, and Juan Carlos (Johnny) Menendez.

In 1975, he met Rosemary Davila, and they wed...

Feb 15, 2023

 

In Loving Memory

Gabriel Suarez

April 21, 1954 – February 15, 2023

Gabriel Suárez, age 68, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at home with his wife by his side in Mundelein, IL.

Gabriel was born on April 21, 1954, to Gabriel and Magdalena Suárez in Cuidad Hidalgo, Michoacán.

He came to the United States on his own...

Feb 12, 2023

George Paul Corter, after many years battling cancer, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2023, at the age of 80 surrounded by his immediate family. 

People know George as Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Brother, Uncle, Pops, Coach, Mr. Corter, Mr. C. or simply…..George.  One nickname is typically enough; but when you have multiple you can see just how many lives, he...

Feb 12, 2023

Shirley Jean Bray nee Anderson peacefully went to Heaven on February 12, 2023.

Shirley was born July 13, 1933, to George and Vera Anderson and spent her childhood in the winter in Palm Springs, Florida.

Shirley graduated from East Leyden Highschool in 1951.It was there that she met her late husband, Jerry Bray, and they were married June 15, 1951.

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Feb 8, 2023

Throughout his passing, he was accompanied by his loving family, Wife, Angelina Sanchez, his children, Julissa, Julian, Rocio and Alex to say our final goodbyes.   Unfortunately Julian was diagnosed with a blood disorder in 2010.  Ever since, he has been fighting it , in and out of hospitals, and on medication.   This ultimately led him to suffering another stroke...

Feb 8, 2023

Kimberly Ann Blacconiere (Born October 5th, 1950) passed away Wednesday February 8th, 2023, at 1:45pm with her grandson, Jonny, by her side. She was 72 years old. She will be missed beyond words by all. She is survived and loved deeply by her 5 children, Lora (Dan), Mark (Meme), Carmelo (Magdalena), Angie (Tony), Matthew (Lisa), as well as by her...

Feb 5, 2023

Gloria Albright was a life-long resident of River Grove. A graduate of St. Cyprian School '40, Notre Dame High School for Girls '44. River Grove Postmaster 1966-1986. Surviving children are Diane Siedlar, Robert Guhl Jr. and grandson Erik Guhl. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery Crucifixion Garden Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers request your consideration to have perpetual Mass said at...

Feb 4, 2023

Albert Francis Drennan, 90, of Franklin Park, Illinois, passed away on February 4, 2023, in Palm Harbor, Florida. He was born on December 14, 1932 to Patrick and Mary Agnes (Barton) Drennan. He attended East Leyden High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.Al was the loving husband of 34 years to Maria...

Feb 3, 2023

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Jan 29, 2023

On Sunday January 29th Cheri B. Benesch passed away in the comfort of her home. She was 66 yearsold. She was the loving mother of Jon Benesch, Candice Cortese, Brooke Kiska, and Marcus Benesch.Cheri was born March 13th, 1956, to Donna and Theodore Blau. She grew up in Franklin Park andattended West Leyden Highschool. While married to Arthur Benesch, Cheri...

Jan 25, 2023

Helen Piotrowski

Beloved wife of the late Michael Piotrowski.

Loving mother of Christine (Juan) Acevedo, and Michael (Ann) Piotrowski.

Cherished grandmother of Michelle Gordon, Joshua Gordon, Eric (Kathy) Acevedo, Jeffrey Piotrowski, and Kyle Acevedo.

Proud great grandmother of Kaitlyn Lopez-Fuqua, and Theodore Acevedo.

Dear aunt of many.

Helen had been a member of the Franklin Park Women's Club for many...

Jan 24, 2023

Loving wife of the late Gordon Vazzano.Daughter of Clarence and Mildred Knol.Devoted mother to the late Michael (Darlene) Vazzano and Susan (Gary) Collum.Cherished grandmother to Sarah (Brian) Dodge, Heather (Jeff) Medinger, Nicole Collum, Corey (Yasmin) Collum, Denise (Alex) Johnson, and David (Kristina) James.Valued great grandmother to Adrianna, Haleiwa, Jaxson, Vinny, Anthony, Joey, Landon, and Liam.Dear sister of Marion Norman and...

Jan 23, 2023

 

Frederick Paul Neuman Jr. was born September 1, 1949, in Chicago IL. to Fred and Elsie (Horvath) Neuman. Fred passed from this Earth on Jan 23, 2023.

 He was married to Kathy (Howard) Neuman his wife of 52 years in September 1970.

Fred was the cherished father to Marcy (Neuman) Wade, Jackie (Neuman) Larsen, Cynthia Neuman and Frederick...