Obituaries

Donald Zelinski

May 13, 2022

Loving husband of Fran Zelinski. Beloved son of John M. and Lucille Zelinski. Devoted father to Don R. (Victoria) Zelinski, Linda M. (Barry) Schofernacker, Brian (Liz) Czarnecki, Amy (Skeeter) Kelley, and Karen (Rob) Zwissler. Cherished grandfather to Justin and Kevin Schoefernacker, Kai and Ocean Kelley, Jimmy (Nora) Rau and Joseph Rau. Treasured great grandfather to Rhea Rau. Dear brother of...

Virginia Franklin

May 11, 2022

Virginia A. Franklin

Beloved wife of the late Clarence Franklin.

Loving mother of Chip, Allen, and Richard (Midge) Franklin.

Dear grandmother of Tom, Trisha, Ashley, and Tyler. Proud great grandmother of Gracie and Greyson.

Dear sister of the late Helen Chester. Aunt of many.

Virginia was a huge Chicago sports fan....

Kathleen Gallup

May 10, 2022

Kathleen Marie Gallup was born to Robert and Evelyn (Steinke) on January 5, 1950 in Crystal Lake, IL. She entered heaven in the early hours of May 10, 2022 at the age of 72.

For most of her life she was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Joliet where she attended elementary school. She was...

Leslie Scott II

May 10, 2022

Leslie Maxwell (“Max”) Scott II came into this world on the same night that Thomas Alva Edison went out of this world. October 18, 1931.  They both knew how to light up a room.

Max was born at Quincy, Illinois, the second child and first son of Leslie Maxwell Scott and Verla Benscoter. His people were of...

Caitlyn Angel

May 8, 2022

Caitlyn M. Angel, 21, of Elmwood Park, passed suddenly, on May 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Caitlyn was born on October 13, 2000. She had a rough start to her life; however, she came out a fighter.

She was active at a young age. She loved dance classes and volleyball and she loved to craft....

Erik Wutke, Sr.

May 7, 2022

Erik Charles Wutke, Sr.

Beloved husband of Kimberly Gail Wutke.

Loving father of Amanda (Justin) Flick, Heather Buder, Erik Charles Wutke, Jr. (Savanna), and Tara (Alex) Macias. Special uncle of Chris Flood.

Proud grandpa of Justin, Jr., Aspen, Asher, Ava, Abigail, Jackson, Jordan, Jr., Zealand Fox, Emery, and Duke.

Dear brother...

Tania Zuhl - Kreitner

May 6, 2022

Tania Lee Zuhl - Kreitner

Beloved wife of the late Harold Zuhl and the late Charles Kreitner.

Loving mother of Pam Stocchetti, Paul Zuhl, and Dale (Robin) Zuhl.

Cherished Grandmother of Mike (Alli), Nick (Amanda), and Chrissy.

Proud Great Grandmother of Markus and Owen.

Tania was a member of...

Cynthia Bradtke

May 5, 2022

Loving wife of Mark Bradtke. Beloved daughter of the late Glenn and Geraldine Ellerson of Franklin Park, and dear sister of Barry. Devoted mother to Heather (Kermit) Broughton and Alex Bradtke. Cherished aunt to Jaime (Zerner) Colon. Born March 21, 1961, Cynthia loved caring for and nurturing her family, camping, music, and Nascar. She passed peacefully from this earth...

Chokchai Suwannasri

May 4, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Chokchai "Chuck" Suwannasri. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ramonita Rodriguez

May 4, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Ramonita Rodriguez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Patricia Hoth

May 2, 2022

Patricia “Patt” Hoth passed peacefully in the late hours of May 1, 2022.

Born March 27, 1940, in Chicago to Bernice and Dominick “Sonny” Cafferata, she joins them in heaven along with her brother, Edward; her best friend and former husband, Ron Hoth; niece Kathi, and many family and friends.

She is survived by her...

Agapito Chavez

May 2, 2022

The Chavez family is saddened to announce the passing of Agapito Chavez on May 2, 2022. Agapito was born on September 20, 1938, in Chupicuaro, Michoacan. He is survived by his wife, Emelia Chavez, and 8 children: Jose, Lilia, Balde, Anabey, Juvenal, Eloy, Juana, and Elpidia. He will also be remembered by 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Agapito will be...

Nicole Ashby

Apr 28, 2022

Nicole Ivy Ashby

Beloved daughter of Scott & Michelle Haynes.

Devoted mother to Austin.

Dear sister of Kelly Lyons.

Fond aunt of Ozzy Lyons.

Visitation will be held on Saturday May 7, 2022, from 5pm until 9 pm. With a funeral service starting at 7 pm.

Om Patney

Apr 26, 2022

Devoted husband and father, award-winning engineer, and pioneering immigrant passed away at 87 years old after a brief illness in Glenview, Ill., on April 26, 2022. Om was the epitome of immigrant success, having moved from India to the U.S. in 1960. Considered to be the first Indian to settle in Omaha, Neb., he was born Oct. 9, 1934,...

Marie Brand

Apr 26, 2022

Loving wife of the late Norbert H. Brand. Mother to Laurel (Fred) Caponigro, Norb (Elaine) Brand, Jim (Jodi) Brand. Cherished grandmother to eight grandchildren. Valued great-grandmother to twelve. Dear daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Schweiss) Durst. Loving sister of the late Harold Durst. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Marie was a lifetime member of the...

Anne Wierzbicki

Apr 24, 2022

Anne Susan Wierzbicki passed on Tuesday, April 24, 2022.

Preceded in death by her loving husband Frank Wierzbicki and her dear siblings Jane (Jim), Ruth, Eileen (Pete), William and her dear sister in law, William's wife Jane.

Beloved sister in law to Lorraine.

Devoted mother to Charlotte and Cheryl (Richard).

Cherished...

James McVicker

Mar 29, 2022

James "Short Legs" McVicker passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

Beloved husband of Carol. Loving father of Christie and James (Kaleena). Proud grandfather of Sophia. Dear brother of John (Sandy) and the late Darlene (Vic) Roucka. Uncle of many.

Jim was an avid bowler who loved the Chicago Bears and the Chicago White Sox,...

Alberto Garcia

Mar 28, 2022

Alberto Perez Garcia, 66 years old of Chicago, Illinois passed away March 28, 2022 with his family by his side.

Alberto "Al" was known for his sense of humor, his amazing food and his loving heart.

Al was born in Fresnillo, Zacatacas, Mexico on April 6, 1955.

He decided to follow his brother to...

Michael Caffero

Mar 26, 2022

Michael J. Caffero

Beloved husband of Diana.

Loving father of Kathleen Risolvo, mary (Brian) Guastella, Theresa (Marcus) Coomer, JoAnna (Derek) Dvorak, Carol (Christopher) Williams, and Michelle Caffero.

Proud grandfather of many.

Dear brother of the late Fred Caffero, Evelyn O'Shea, the late Robert, Theresa Walden, Lydia Gervais, Joseph Caffero, Gregory Caffero,...

Richard LaRose

Mar 26, 2022

Richard V. LaRose proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps passed away on March 26th, 2022, at age 69. Loving Father of the late Tricia Ann, Richard (Dawn), and Daniel. Cherished Grandfather of Abigail, Alexander, Dominic, and Ryleigh. Cherished brother of Joyce (Jack) LaRose, Lynda (Stephen) O'Malley, Maureen (the late Roman) Burdulinski, and Mark (Mary) LaRose Favorite Uncle...