Obituaries

Aug 13, 2026

Rev. Edward Jaskula passed away on August 13, 2026, at Nazarethville Nursing Home, at the age of 97. Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, he dedicated 71 years to his vocation as a priest.

Throughout his priesthood, he taught Math and French at Gordon Tech High School, leaving a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike.

He is predeceased by his...

Aug 12, 2026

Bernadette Cmiel, age 88. Beloved wife the late Stanley Paul Cmiel; dear mother of Michael (Mihye), John (Annie), and Deborah (Adrian) Price; loving grandmother of Matthew (Emily), Zachary, Charlie, Lily, Ethan, and Olivia.

Family and friends will meet on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Saint Giles Catholic Church, 1025 Columbian Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 for a 9:00 a.m. Visitation followed by...

Aug 1, 2026

George Bryan Thomas, age 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of extraordinary leadership, unwavering dedication, and immeasurable love for his family, friends, and colleagues.

Born in Galesburg, Illinois, Bryan was the beloved son of the late Max Thomas and Shirley Watson. A proud Illini, he graduated from the University of Illinois and remained a lifelong, passionate...

Jul 28, 2026

Melinda R. Foys, age 85, a resident of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Melinda was born and raised on the north side. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Loyola University and a master’s degree from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She had a 30 plus year career in secondary education teaching English, reading, and journalism.

During her...

Jul 25, 2026

Carol Ann Masonberg. Family and friends will meet on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Assumption Catholic Church, 323 West Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 for a Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, Illinois.

Parking at Assumption Church is available in the adjacent 311 W. Illinois building....

Jul 6, 2026

Ellen Gignilliat's last moments were spent on the porch of her cottage in Culver, Indiana, surrounded by her family — a fitting end to a life devoted to others, and a reminder to us all of her selfless belief in love and community.

Ellen was born in 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, the middle daughter of Frank Cash and Mary Burris, who...

Jun 29, 2026

Lucy Sayson Cuasay, nee Lucy Benedicto Sayson. Beloved wife of Nestor Serrano Cuasay; dear mother of Leander Cuasay and Bernadette Cuasay-McWilliam; loving grandmother of Holden Cuasay- Shen, Mai’ana Cuasay, Nina’i Cuasay, Finn McWilliam, and Rylie McWilliam; devoted daughter of the late Luciano de Jesus Sayson and the late Maria Careon Benedicto; fond sister of Leonides Sayson, Franklin Sayson, the late...

Jun 27, 2026

Jack Paul Palumbo passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Born in 1946, Jack grew up in El Cerrito, California. He graduated from El Cerrito High School and went on to attend college at the University of Nevada where he earned a degree in Business Management. Specialist Palumbo served in...

Jun 25, 2026

Sylvia Doris Dunne, age 93, passed away on June 25, 2026.

Sylvia was born in 1932, in Detroit, Michigan, to Sebouh ("Jack") and Nona Hagopian. From an early age, she had an eye for fashion and style, perhaps originating from her rich Armenian heritage and creative culture. As a young adult, she worked at Detroit's Hudson's Department Store; one of her...

Jun 7, 2026

Celebrating Esther Jane Perry Kacen

On June 7, 2026, Esther Jane Kacen went to Heaven. Just days earlier she celebrated her 105th birthday with her family, fellow Residents, staff, and Sisters.

The seventh of eight children, Jane was born in Renovo, a small town in central Pennsylvania built by the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad as a midpoint along its route. Born Esther...

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 85, 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...