Obituaries

Apr 1, 2022

Tony Mockus, age 92. Beloved husband of Mary Lou; dear father of Tony, Jr. and Judy (Bill) Hooper; loving grandfather of Maximilian, Veronica, Nicholas, Jack, and Lana. Tony Mockus was an actor, and director of considerable note, his career spanning decades and including appearances on stage, the cinematic screen, and television.

Family and friends will meet on...

Mar 25, 2022

Catherine "Cathy" O'Gorman, nee Borek, age 56, passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Roy for 24 years. A dear and loving mother to her only child Crystal (Jordan), and step-mother to Shannon (Josh), Amber (Stephen), Tracey (Stephen), and Philip (Erica). She loved all of the grandchildren like they were her own;...

Mar 25, 2022

Rodney D. Mann, age 64, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022, following complications from cardiac arrest.

He was our bigger-than-life mountain man with a gentle touch and a smile that lit up every room he entered. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and business consultant. He was beloved by all who knew...

Mar 25, 2022

Butterfly soars O'er charred, black, Forest floor …Life returns once more…

Brigitte Else Parker, 74, passed peacefully with her son and daughter, Anthony Parker and Maja Kunzi, at her side at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, on March 25, 2022, following an unexpected cancer diagnosis on March...

Mar 10, 2022

Esther Rybicki, nee Kinast, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the age of 97, at her daughter's home in Chicago, Illinois. She was born September 25, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Felix and Bernice (nee Strzok) Kinast. Esther was a member of AMVETS Hearts Post #9 Auxiliary, she volunteered at St. John Hospital in Detroit and was a former...

Mar 10, 2022

James T. Reid (Jim), 86, passed peacefully at Rush Medical Center in Chicago on March 10, 2022, following a 3-month struggle to recover from brain surgery after an unexpected fall.

It's not typical to speak of an 86-year-old's life being cut short, but Jim was no typical 86-year-old. Jim loved meeting new people, seeing new places, and...

Feb 25, 2022

Joellen "Jill" C. Schmidt of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away February 25, 2022. Beloved wife of James for 56 years; loving mother of Tracey, Jamie (Maureen), and Patrick; proud and cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Zachary, Colin, Lexie, Molly, and Nicholas; dear sister of Robert, Richard (Catherine), Alan, Barry, and Vicki (Tim); devoted daughter of the late Nicholas and the...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...