Obituaries

May 16, 2026

Denise M. Stauder, beloved Chicagoan, communications professional and journalist, educator, philanthropist, and champion of the arts and civic life, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. She was 82.

A lifelong force of energy, intelligence, and independence, Denise lived much of her life along Michigan Avenue, embracing the culture, architecture, music, and spirit...

May 15, 2026

Peter Michael Henry Bagnuolo, born in 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his daughter, Suzanne (Steve) Lothary; his grandchildren, Olivia, Hannah, and Karen Lothary. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara A. (nee Mika) Bagnuolo; his parents, Clelia M. (nee Iarussi) and Peter Bagnuolo; and...

Apr 23, 2026

Edward “Ed” Joseph Welter passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family the morning of April 23, 2026, at the age of 73. Ed (Eddy Joe) was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Gordon and Patricia (nee Turgeon) Welter. He graduated from Brother Rice High School and went on to be a self-made man as an entrepreneur, owning several different...

Apr 18, 2026

Robert M. Foys, age 86, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Bob was born and raised in Pilsen. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and received a doctorate in English Language & Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He taught writing and literature at the University of Illinois and the...

Mar 27, 2026

Richard F. Dennis, M.D. age 82, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Dick was born in 1943, in Cambridge, MA. He graduated from Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, IL, with the class of 1962. Dick graduated from DePauw University and the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He interned...

Mar 20, 2026

Carol Jane Bunch of Chicago, Illinois died on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Carol was the beloved sister of Marlene Bunch and was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Jane Bunch, and her two brothers, Charles and Brian Bunch. Carol is also survived by her sisters in law, Cheryl Bunch and Donna Bunch, her nephews, Paul...

Mar 9, 2026

Julius "Jay" Firak.

Family and friends will meet on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661 for a 9:00 a.m. Visitation followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. A livestream of the Funeral Mass will be available at the following link: https://livestream.oldstpats.org/funerals-and-memorials/events/jay-firak-jr . Parking is available in the...

Mar 8, 2026

James R. Stack, 88, died March 8, 2026, at The Clare residences in Chicago, Illinois. James Stack was born in 1937, to James and Ruth Nichols Stack in Pittsburgh. His older brother, William, had died in infancy, and his father died when Jim was 11.

Jim attended Pittsburgh’s Central Catholic High School and Duquesne University and was a devout Catholic for...

Mar 5, 2026

Br. William G. Lanning, O.F.M. Born into Eternal Life on March 5, 2026.

Br. Bill served God's People throughout the Midwest, and at St. Peter's since 1985. He worked untiringly and faithfully in the business office, counting nearly every single collection taken at Masses, along with other financial matters. Hundreds of people know Br. Bill from his...

Feb 16, 2026

David Lee Cole, 78, of Chicago, Illinois, died at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.

David was born in 1947, to Lt. Colonel Edward Howard Cole, Jr. and Leta Joy Hopkins. He spent his early childhood days in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he fished and played outdoors with his cousins in the...

Feb 14, 2026

Frank J. Wojkowski. Dear son of the late Frank and Emily Wojkowski; fond brother of Annette Wojkowski, Gregory (Estelle) Wojkowski, Millie (Tom) Frawley, and Edward (Eva) Wojkowski; loving uncle of many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue,...

Feb 7, 2026

Grace M. Macaluso (nee Guiffre), age 88, of Chicago, passed away surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life. Grace was a beautiful woman in spirit and faith, whose kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength touched all who knew her.

She was the devoted and loving wife of her late husband, Dr. Leonard A. Macaluso,...

Jan 17, 2026

Thomas Michael Enright of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 71 in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Loraine (née Dunn) and his beloved dog Kara. The much loved father of Matt (Brittany) and Meghan (Aaron); cherished grandfather to Callen, Brendan, Louella, and Hollis; brother of David and Ron and their...

Jan 15, 2026

Thomas Wayne Poehls, 82, passed away in Chicago on January 15, 2026, after many complications from open heart surgery.  He was surrounded by his family.

Tom was born and raised in Algoma, WI.  After leaving high school, he went on to graduate from University of Wisconsin where he became an avid "Badger" fan.

Tom started...

Jan 13, 2026

Mary Grace Range, aged 66, passed away in early January, 2026. She was the beloved mother of Grace Magnus, Max Singerman, and Miles Singerman and she adored her children-in-law Erik Magnus and Kerri Singerman. Her greatest joy was being the grandmother to her two grandchildren, Evelyn and Dean Magnus. She was a devoted daughter to her late parents Charles...

Dec 20, 2025

Beverly Ann Flynn, nee Lockbaum, age 86, died peacefully on December 20, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Beverly is the loving wife of the late Donald Francis Flynn, devoted mother of Brian Joseph Flynn (Michelle Flynn), the late Kevin Francis Flynn (Susan Flynn), and Dereck Millington; and beloved "Grandma Bevvy" to five grandchildren: Dylan Anne Flynn, Donald, Shannon,...

Dec 13, 2025

Robert Barney Brehm was 94 when he passed away due to heart failure at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago. His family always believed he had nine lives, but did not expect that this was his last one. They were not ready, but he was. He was also a proud veteran of the Korean War. He will be greatly missed...

Dec 13, 2025

Patricia Clickener, 83, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.

Patricia was born in 1942, in Waukegan, Illinois to Corwin and Josephine (Lestic) Clickener. She grew up in Harvel, Illinois and went on to the University of Illinois. Patricia had an extensive career in advertising with the Leo Burnett Company and later ran a...

Dec 2, 2025

John B. Kalanik, Jr. was a devoted husband and father, a great friend, an avid sailor, and an entrepreneur who built a successful software engineering firm.

John is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn (née Guthrie), and his sons, John Kalanik (Julia) and Michael Kalanik. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Olivia; sister Karen...

Nov 24, 2025

Roy Michael Postel, age 67, formerly of Monticello, IA, died November 24, 2025, at his home in Fernandina Beach, FL.

He is survived by 4 brothers: Joe (Catherine) Postel of Riverside, IL.; Marty (Holly) Postel of Cedar Falls; Dave (Kelly) Postel of Monticello; and Steve (Wendy) Postel of Alleman; and 3 sisters: Michelle Dirks (Dennis) of Coggin;...