Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

Evelyn Botti, 78, of Mount Prospect, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. She was known for her playfulness, joking, cooking, kindness, and love of the Lord. She enjoyed reading her Bible, completing circle word puzzles, listening to Gospel music, and watching The Gaithers, Maury and Wheel of Fortune on TV. She will be extremely...

Sep 22, 2021

Kathleen Jacobson (nee Sullivan), 88, died on September 22, 2021. Kathleen was born and raised in Oak Park, attended Saint Edmund grammar school, Trinity High School, and Loyola University. Kathleen and her husband, Jerome, were classmates at Saint Edmund and Loyola University, married shortly after graduation, and enjoyed a loving marriage for 66 years.

Kathleen is survived by her husband...

Sep 20, 2021

Joseph Allen Boehmer Loving father of Jaycee Lynn.  Devoted son of John and Laura Boehmer. Cherished brother of William, John, and James (Amanda) Boehmer. Uncle of Annabelle and Harper Mae. Long time love of Tina. Dear nephew and cousin of many. Beloved grandson of the late Lucille Garvin and the late Mary E Boehmer. Joe was a loyal and...

Sep 19, 2021

Teresa Marie Pindak May 8, 1965 ~ September 19, 2021 It is with great sadness and broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of Teresa Marie Pindak on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Eli Harry Pindak. Beloved daughter of Mary Rose (McNulty) Pindak. Sister to Wayne, Patti (Bob), Michael (Janet), and Greg...

Sep 19, 2021

Beloved son of Edward and Helen Nolan. Devoted father to Alicia Grossi, Brandi Harrison, and Edward Nolan. Cherished grandfather of Francesca Grossi, Vincent Grossi, Michael Harrison, Joseph Harrison, Maeve Harrison, and Viola Nolan. Dear brother of Michael Nolan and John Nolan.

Life long White Sox Fan who had a joy of fishing and always had an open...

Sep 17, 2021

Diane C. Esposito

Beloved wife of William 'Billy' Esposito.

Loving mother of Michelle (Michael) Bovilsky, and Thomas Esposito.

Cherished grandmother of William and Katrina.

Dear sister of Richard Barzano.

Aunt and cousin of many.

Visitation Friday, October 22, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Sep 13, 2021

Gary R. Downs, 70, of River Grove, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones. Gary grew up in River Grove, a town he loved an never left. He proudly served on the Rhodes School Board from 1991 to 2003. Gary worked in the Machine Tool Industry for the majority of his career. In 2019...

Sep 11, 2021

Linda joins her late husband Clifford Earl Hopper Sr.

Beloved daughter of Jesse W Varney & Louise Varney.

Devoted mother to Shannon Hopper & Clifford Hopper Jr.

Cherished Grandmother to Joshua Hopper, Kayla Hopper & Jayden Garcia.

Dear sister of Juanita, The late Russell Varney, Shirley Varney (The late Kennedy) Jesse...

Sep 8, 2021

On September 8, 2021, Claridon "Sonny" Eugene Appleby of Glendale Height, IL, passed away at the age of 93. Sonny was the dear brother to sister Myrtle of Arkansas and a brother Floyd of Iowa. A devoted father to daughter Linda, and 2 sons Earl and Phillip. Cherished grandfather to 7 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren, and a favorite...

Sep 8, 2021

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

Sep 6, 2021

Dennis J. Ciszczon, age 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.

Dennis was born December 12, 1951, in Melrose Park, IL, to Thaddeus and Florence (Kolany) Ciszczon. He married Joanne Gruenberg on May 5, 1995, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Franklin Park, IL. Dennis was...

Sep 5, 2021

Beloved husband of the late Christine. Loving father of Linda Melone, Gino Melone, Diane Cascio, and the late Michael Melone. Cherished grandfather of Alec Cascio, David Melone, Joseph Melone, Sarah Melone, and Amanda Melone. Eugene loved bowling, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed the casinos, but most of all, Eugene loved his family.

Visitation Friday, September 10, 2021,...

Sep 4, 2021

Dr. Lakdas Ananda Wickremeratne’s life began just before the end of colonial rule in Ceylon and the birth of what is now known as Sri Lanka.  He was born in Ceylon in 1935 in its ancient capital of Kandy.  His father, H.A.C. Wickremeratne, objecting to British rule, was imprisoned by the British until Lord Mountbatten intervened and saved his life....

Sep 3, 2021

Mardell 'Marz Cundiff' Leeper

Passed away suddenly at Northshore Hospital on September 3, 2021.

Mardell was born October 13, 1938 and raised in Franklin Park, Il. She graduated from East Leyden High School in 1956.

In January of 1960, Mardell married Robert Leeper and shared 60 wonderful years of marriage until Robert passed...

Aug 30, 2021

MRS. AIHUA WANG , age 81. On August 30,2021. Late of Chicago. Private family services will be held on Friday, Sept 3, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction of ASIAN FUNERAL SERVICES, Gregory J. Lindeman, Director. ​For additional information or assistance, please call (773) 505-3874.

Aug 29, 2021

Kermit "George" Cederborg passed away peacefully at home the morning of August 29th, 2021. Born August 9th,1924, Kermit was extremely passionate and proud of being an auto mechanic. He dedicated 39 and a half years of his life to the garage at East Leyden High School and when he wasn't at work he was in his own garage servicing...

Aug 29, 2021

Thaddeus Jacob Niec passed away August 29, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Niec.

Devoted father of Christella Dudesek and Wendy (Glenn) Marinkovich.

Cherished Dzadzie to Nicole Johnson, Paul (Alicia) Dudesek, Jacob (Christina) Kirkwood, Alex Kirkwood, and Kelly Dudesek.

Proud Great-Dzadzie to Xander, Wyatt, Addie, Braelyn, and...

Aug 28, 2021

Loving husband of Monique Zaychik. Beloved son of Patricia and David Freeman, and Wayne Oliver. Devoted father of Christopher, Nicholas, Skylar, Bella, and Julian. Dear brother of Tina, Jennifer, Nathan, and Teegan. Fond uncle of Aubrey, Kalie, and Xander. Beloved nephew to many aunts and uncles. Dedicated and supportive friend to many.

Visitation Tuesday, September 7, 2021,...

Aug 28, 2021

Miguel Angel Pantoja, Jr.

Beloved son of Miguel Angel Pantoja, Sr. and Maria I. Pantoja. Devoted father of Kayla Isabella Frail.

Dear brother of Orlando, Rebecca, Nelson, and Zulma.

Fond uncle of Odaly, Edward, Paul, Jeniece, Marsherie, and Katrina.

Miguel loved his great nephews and nieces Janiah, Kaleb, Jaxon, Lucas, and Logan.

Aug 28, 2021

Maureen E. Bernardi

Loving mother of Lynn (Jim) Callister, Craig (Lois) Carpenter, Karen (Greg) Benbrook, Keith (Mary Kay) Carpenter, and Sue (Marty) Voelkner.

Cherished grandmother of Todd Callister, Keelan (Erica) Carpenter, Rachael Benbrook, Rebecah Benbrook, Jacob Benbrook, Jesse Benbrook, Samuel Benbrook, Kyle Carpenter, Jordan Carpenter, Kelly Carpenter, Michael Carpenter, Cara (James) Sherrod, Alyssa Voelkner, and the...