Maryann Gleason
Feb 14, 2022
On February 14, 2022, MaryAnn Gleason lost her courageous ten-year battle with cancer. She was ferocious in her fight and determination.
The second oldest of four children, she was the first in her family to attend college, and graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.
She became a teacher, and went on to raise her...
William B. Middendorf, Jr.
Feb 10, 2022
William B. Middendorf, Jr., age 74, died due to complications from Covid. Beloved husband of Ellen, nee O'Rourke; dear father of Beth (Peter) Vlerick, Billy (Leslie), and Jane (Brock) Reimer; loving grandpa of Charles, Ellen, Peter O, Walter, James, William, and Owen; devoted son of the late William Sr. and Marian Middendorf; fond brother of Marian Sue, Barbara (Fred)...
Vincent R. Daley, Jr.
Jan 23, 2022
Vincent R. Daley, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home in Chicago after a 5 year battle with prostate cancer. Born June 21, 1940, Vince was a great conversationalist, he had strong convictions, a witty sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and was an incredible friend, father, and husband. He was a lifelong Chicagoan and...
Paul M. Scherer
Jan 23, 2022
Paul M. Scherer, age 95. Paul was the beloved brother of twelve siblings. He was also the uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was a devoted patron of St. Josaphat's Parish in Lincoln Park. He was also a member of the member of The Third Order of St. Francis. at St. Peter's in the Loop...
Richard Anthony Costa
Jan 22, 2022
Richard "Richie" Costa tragically passed away on January 22, 2022. He was a truly loving son, brother, and friend. Richie was born in New York City, New York on October 4, 1987. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois with his father Richard Costa; mother Alyce Imbrie; and sisters Katherine, Elizabeth, and Victoria Costa. Richie attended St. Patrick High School and...
Reynaldo Manzano
Jan 18, 2022
Reynaldo Manzano, age 87, passed away suddenly from a heart attack at his home in Chicago on January 18, 2022. Born in Eastland, Texas, he was one of six children of Eusebio Manzano and Herminia (de los Santos) Manzano. Known to his friends and family as Ray or Uncle Guero (as his cousins named him), he was a quiet man,...
Nancy Mae Alfano
Jan 17, 2022
Nancy Mae Alfano, nee Downes, age 81. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph Alfano; dear mother of Michelle Alfano and Elysabeth Alfano; beloved grandmother of Joey Alfano, Albert Alfano, and Tara Alfano; fond sister of Michael Downes, Kathy Downes, Pat Downes and Laura Arnett.
Visitation Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at...
Fr. John Nowak, C.R.
Jan 3, 2022
Fr. John Nowak, C.R. was born in Chicago on June 30, 1944 and died in Chicago on January 3, 2022. Fr. Nowak professed first vows in the Congregation of the Resurrection on September 8, 1963 and was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1971. He served as a teacher and coach at both Gordon Tech High School and...
Susan Gallo
Jan 1, 2022
Susan Gallo, nee Long, age 72. Beloved wife of Tom Gallo; dear mother of Joe, Mike, and Gina; loving grandmother of Sophia, Tommy, and Talia; fond sister of Judy Apgar.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. In...
Theresa Ann Hufnagel
Dec 25, 2021
Theresa Ann Hufnagel, age 84, died peacefully at home early Christmas morning surrounded by family and love. She was one of nine children born to Trubie and Marie Wiewel in Okarche, Oklahoma. She attended Holy Trinity School and went on to receive her Nursing Degree at St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City. She enjoyed sewing and painting, and she...
Paula Garrett-Ellis
Dec 12, 2021
Born on July 4th, 1947, fireworks illuminating a brilliant sky, Paula grew to become a shining indomitable force: loving, compassionate, generous. A teacher, a great artist, her medium was actually life itself. My loving wife of 50 years, mother to Cara whom she adored, she swept us up in her intense passionate embrace. Not just the presence in the...
Kevin F. Pentoney
Dec 10, 2021
Kevin Pentoney, beloved and cherished husband and best friend of Diane Pentoney for 42 years, died peacefully at home at the age of 66.
Kevin was President of Pentoney and Nudelman, a manufacturer's representative firm that he dedicated himself to and excelled at leading for over 40 years. Kevin was loved and respected in the Houseware/Hardware industry...
Fr. Francis Rog, C.R.
Nov 29, 2021
Fr. Francis Rog, C.R., a graduate of St. Hedwig School and Weber High School, was ordained to the priesthood on September 24, 1955.
He earned the Bachelor of Science (1952) and the Masters of Science (1954) degrees from St. Louis University.
He became an instructor at Gordon Tech High School (Division Street) in 1956. In...
Stephen Flaherty
Nov 25, 2021
Stephen Flaherty, age 94. Beloved husband of Maureen Flaherty, nee Curran. Dear father of Michael (Mary Pat), Stephen (Heidi), Mary Kay (Don) Lorenz, Kevin (Anna), Patricia (Brendan) O'Brien and Maureen (John) Reichart. Loving grandfather of Katie (Colin) Dill, Grace, Mary Clare and Michael Flaherty; Stephen and Nathan Flaherty; Brian and Megan Lorenz; Andrew and Scott Jensen, and Jack Flaherty;...
Jack (Jacek) Prawica
Nov 21, 2021
Jack (Jacek) Prawica, age 51, born in Stalowa, Poland, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Husband of 26 years to Tanya Prawica, nee Garrett; father of Chloe, Hanna, Michael, and Lily; son of Stanislaw (Wanda) Prawica and the late Emilia Prawica; brother of Victor (Kasia) and Tom (Ola); uncle of Jacob, Matthew, Emilia, and Julia; also survived...
Maria Cinderella Cua Tan
Nov 8, 2021
Maria Cinderella Cua Tan, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Michael Shoh Kai Tan; dear mother of Michael, Merita, Muriel, and Mark; loving grandmother of Christopher, Evan, Nicholas, and Jeremy.
Visitation Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago,...
Charles Harold Feeley
Oct 21, 2021
Charles Harold Feeley, age 90. Beloved and cherished husband of Cynthia Feeley, nee Guzik; dear father of Sharon (George) Feeley Pabst, Carol (Bradley Phillips) Feeley, Kathryn (Thomas) Gorman; loving grandfather of George Charles Pabst and Sean Pabst; great-grandfather of Mikayla Pabst; devoted son of the late Charles Harold Feeley and the late Anna, nee Walsh, Feeley; fond brother of...
Stephen Kraychy
Oct 17, 2021
Stephen Kraychy, age 93, died October 17, 2021 at his home in Lincolnshire surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary, nee Mills; son James; daughters Kathleen and Susan; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Born in Redwater, Alberta, Canada in 1928. Son of the late Nicholas and Maria, nee Piche, Kraychy. He...
Richard A. Mccallister
Sep 25, 2021
Richard A. McCallister. Beloved husband of Trina, nee Gordon; father of Mark (Sue) McCallister and Todd (Barbara) McCallister; grandfather of four; loving brother of the late Sally (the late David) Edwards and the late Ward (Bobbe) McCallister; adored uncle of Jane (Joe) Banser; dearest great-uncle of Brian (Bridget) Banser and Jack (Sarah) Banser; dad to our amazing dog, Tai....
Stephen Curtis Carlson
Sep 21, 2021
Stephen Curtis Carlson, age 70, died September 21, 2021, after a lengthy battle with progressive supranuclear palsy.
Steve was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in the city and the suburb of Edina until his family moved to Lake Forest, Illinois in his sophomore year of high school. After graduating from Lake Forest High School, he...
