Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Margaret "Margie" Johnson was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She left this world surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home on March 24th, 2022.

Margie was born to Esther and Joseph McDermott on October 30th, 1956. Sadly, Joseph passed away when Margie was only 8 months old. She was,...

Mar 23, 2022

Kay Jean Peterson, 67, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022. Kay was born in Chicago on January 27, 1955, the daughter of the late Ralph "Bubba" Ayala and Betty Ayala, nee Fero. Loving wife of Arthur Sr. Beloved mother of Arthur Jr. and Michael (Jennifer Bartels). Proud Grandmother of Kyler, Rylen, Greydon, Brandon and Colin. Sister of Vicki Mahnke, Kathy...

Mar 19, 2022

Susan “Suzi” Voelkner left this world surrounded by the love of her family in the comfort of her home on March 19, 2022. She is the beloved wife and best friend of Marty Voelkner. The devoted mother to Cara (James) Sherrod and Alyssa Voelkner. Best friend and Grammy to Emilee and Abbi Sherrod. She is survived by her brother...

Mar 15, 2022

Ryan Kreterfield passed away at the age of 33 years on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. He was a talented photographer and bowler and a beloved son, brother, grandson and friend. Ryan was known for his flare, humor and kind heart.

He is survived by his parents, Ken and Sally, his brother Jason, and his grandmother Virginia Kreterfield....

Mar 12, 2022

Clarice Elaine Anderson, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 4:17pm on Saturday, March 12, 2022, while surrounded by her loved ones. Daughter of the late Harry and Mildred Krause, she was born on December 31, 1931. She was raised in Niagara, WI, with her three siblings, the late Joyce (Jerry) Pringle, the late Robert...

Mar 7, 2022

Beloved Husband of Usa. Loving father of Natt (Chom) and Sissy (Ivan). Cherished Grandfather of Tanner and Maksim. Dear Brother of Joseph Patrick Brandt, the late Linda Kaye, Myrna Ruth, Mark Thomas, and James Michael. Son of the late Murl Thomas and Jewell Lorraine. Uncle of many.

Family and friends will gather at Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home, 9568 Belmont Ave.,...

Mar 7, 2022

With great sadness the family of James Daniel Eckert, age 85, announces his passing on March 7, 2022, after a short illness. Jim is survived by his loving wife of nearly 50 years Janet (née Fenrich); son Richard (Anne); grandchildren James and Theodore; uncle to Bryan Manker; cherished brother to his late siblings Donna Manker and William Eckert. A...

Mar 5, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Lewandowski announce his passing on March 5th, 2022, at his home. He was 66 years old and resided in Melrose Park, Illinois for 36 years. He was a devoted husband to Lorraine for 45 years and a loving father to Mark (Rachel) Lewandowski, and Nicole Kuttenberg. Mark was devoted to his...

Mar 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Dorothy Ann Cargill announce her passing on March 4th, 2022. Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter Denise Hernandez. She was devoted to her grandchildren Jessica Lawson, David Hernandez and Melissa Wilson, as well as her great grandchildren Tristan Wilson, Benjamin Lawson, and Samuel Wilson. Including her sister Judy Slobodzian...

Mar 1, 2022

Francisco Vega Born on July 4th, 1938. Passed away on March 1st, 2022. Francisco died peacefully in his home in Bellwood, IL. He was 83 years old. Francisco is survived by his wife of 44 years Bertha Vega, his son Delfin Vega and his three stepchildren, Lourdes Rodriguez (Jose), Renato Soto (Verna) and Raul Soto.  Two grandchildren, Julien Soto and...

Feb 24, 2022

Loving wife of the late Louis Capotosto. Mother to the late Robert Thilges, Jr., Thomas (Michele) Thilges, Karen (George) Funteas, Patricia (Paul) Ambrogio, Daniel (Dawn) Thilges, and the late James Thilges. Cherished grandmother to 14 grandchildren and valued great grandmother to 13. Dear sister of the late David Drummond, the late Helen Kalbach, and Phyllis (Ceaser) Ciucci. Fond aunt...

Feb 24, 2022

Lois M Bish.

Beloved wife of the late Edward H Bish.

Loving daughter.

Aunt of many.

Dear siter of the late Gwen Kaiser, the late Johnny Britton & the late Doc Britton.

Member of American Legion Post 974 Auxiliary.

Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

For...

Feb 21, 2022

Raquel Oregel Valencia

Beloved wife of Armando Sanchez.  Loving mother of Rocio Figueroa.

Devoted daughter of Antonio Oregel and Audelia Valencia.

Dear sister of Maria, Antonio, Filiberto, Chayo, Catalina, Rosa, Bertha, Trinidad, and Celia.

Aunt of many.

Raquel loved gardening, dancing, cooking, traveling, but most of all she loved her...

Feb 20, 2022

Beloved son of Wally & Leona Szczekocki. Dear brother of Margaret (Paul) Szczekocki-Buckle and the late Diana Szczekocki Schardan. Loving uncle to Gabriella and the late William "Billy" Schardan.

Dave was good with his hands and made a living as a mechanic, DCL driver, welder, and was a hunter in his free time. He was a good-hearted person who...

Feb 19, 2022

Loving husband of Barbara. Devoted father to Carl (Jenny), and Jeff (Duen). Wonderful grandfather (Pop) to Ryder, Parker, and Johnny. Loving brother of the late Ralph (Sally), the late Dave, and the late Ernie (Kathy). Survived by his great & loving sister Louise Smith, sister-in-law Lynn (Dave), and brother-in-law Eddy. Uncle to many caring & wonderful nephews and nieces.

Carl was...

Feb 19, 2022

Bryan Earl Stone

Beloved husband of Nancy M. Stone.

Loving father of Cynthia (Chuck) Schroeder, and Nora Gerstner.

Cherished grandfather of Danielle, Joshua, Luke, Caleb, Jordan, and Nathan.

Dear brother of Peggy (the late Tom) Conrad, the late Roy (the late Joan) Stone, and the late Robert (the late Wanda) Stone....

Feb 17, 2022

Loving husband of Kathy Lauro. Devoted father to Joey Lauro and Angela Lauro. Beloved son of the late Joseph Lauro, Sr. and Mary Lauro. Dear brother of Paul Lauro and Walter Lauro. Fond uncle of Allison Lauro.

A few words from Joseph's wife, Kathy: Our hearts are heavy today with sadness. I lost the love of my...

Feb 17, 2022

Marisela Pereda

Beloved wife of Roel.

Cherished daughter of Cornelio and Ramona.

Loving mother of Lesly (Anthony), Anay, Jarilys, and Amy.

Dear sister of Leticia, humberto, Sergio, Octavio, mario, and rogelio.

Aunt of many.

Visitaiton Monday, February 21, 2022 9:00 am until time of service 1:00 pm...

Feb 14, 2022

Family and friends of Caroline E. Doyle (nee Goedert), 89, a resident of Victory Centre of Riverwoods for the last 5 years, will come together from 9:30am until time of Memorial Mass at 10:00am on Friday, February 18, 2022, at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, 1530 Jackson Ave., River Forest, IL. For those who cannot attend, the Mass will be live streamed and...

Feb 12, 2022

Giovanni Turso

Beloved husband of Anna. Loving father of Maria, Francesco (Tabitha), and Matteo. Cherished Grandfather of Lorenzo, Adrianna, and Dante. Dear Brother of Teresa (the late Vito), and the late Giuseppe (the late Rosaria). Uncle of many.

Visitation Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Funeral Service Wednesday, February...