Obituaries

May 22, 2020

Paul James Jasicki, age 67, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020. Born April 9, 1953, in Chicago, Illinois he was the son of the late James and Irene (née Mroz) Jasicki. He is survived by his sons David and Joseph, his daughter Christine "Tina" Jasicki, his sister Janet (John) Warrick, and nephew Jack.

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May 17, 2020

Pedro Gafare, age 51, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Born March 20, 1969, in El Paso, Texas, he was the son of Roberto Gafare and Agustina Cabello Gafare. He is survived by his daughter Nicole and his...

May 17, 2020

On Sunday, May 17, 2020, John Campbell, beloved husband, father of four children (David, Tom, Susan, and Beth), father-in-law to two daughters-in-law (Karen and Ronda), grandfather to three grandchildren (Sara, Megan, and Jack), and to many granddogs over the years (including Champ, Buster, Mac, and Layla), passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 86....

Apr 8, 2020

Philip Anthony LaMantia, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020. Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Joseph and Dorothy (Anderson) LaMantia. Phil is survived by his sisters Lois (William) McEssy of Lake Forest, Illinois and Mary Ellen (Charles) Burke of Naples, Florida, and as "Uncle Philly" by Cheri McEssy, Billy McEssy, Amy (John) McEssy...

Apr 3, 2020

Gertrude Irene Mack, 100, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2020.

Please click HERE for online photo album from Gertrude's life. Please also post a remembrance on her guestbook at the bottom of this page.

Due to the Covid-19 situation, there will be no visitation. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Viola, Illinois....

Mar 20, 2020

Edward W. Zmuda, age 93. Husband of the late Stephanie (Galus); brother of the late Theodore (the late Wanda), the late Stephanie Zmuda; brother-in-law of many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; survived by many nieces and nephews.

World War II Veteran in the Asian Pacific Arena 46th Eng. Construction BN, retired from Cowhey Fuel and Material.

Funeral...

Mar 5, 2020

Justina Kim Hun T. Ong, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Fortunato Rosales; dear mother of Elizabeth Dorothy, Mary Theresa, and Vivian Anne (Dennis) Chua.

Visitation Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel (enter on Superior Street), 30 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Visitation Thursday, March 12,...

Feb 24, 2020

Bill McKim died at the age of 82 on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born on May 13, 1938 in Clydebank Scotland to the late Andrew McKim and Rose (McIlhargey). The family moved to America in 1951 and Bill spent all of his adult life in Chicago. He worked for SAS Airlines, where he met his late wife...

Feb 20, 2020

Stephanie Zmuda, nee Galus, age 89. Loving wife of Edward; sister of John (late Jean), Edward (Dolores), the late Julia (the late Florian) Zydorowicz, the late Frank (the late Catherine), the late Bernice (the late Walter) Zelasko, and the late Walter (Magdalyn); sister-in-law of the late Ted (the late Wanda) Zmuda; dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and...

Feb 19, 2020

Angeliki Ducak was released from her pain on February 19, 2020. Angel has left us to join her beloved son Randy. The devoted daughter of Carol and the late Nick Panagos who shares in grief with her loving brothers, Nicholas 'Nikos' (Anna) and Plato (the late Elizabeth 'Liz') Panagos. Angel loved and will be sorely missed by her aunts...

Feb 17, 2020

Jerome A. Dollear often told his children he was one of the "World's Three Greatest" at any number of activities.  For instance, "did anyone ever tell you that I'm one of the World's Three Greatest ox-tail soup-makers?" Or "I'm one of the World's Three Greatest zucchini farmers."  Jerry felt as if a joke was funniest when it was told...

Feb 10, 2020

Liliana P. Leo passed away February 10, 2020 at the age of 92. Preceded in death by her husband Edmund and daughter Judith; devoted mother of Maria (Steve) Siguaw, Patricia (Mike) Davis, and Philip E.; loving grandmother of Zachary Siguaw, Ryan Davis, and Philip A. Leo; great-grandmother of Nik and Tim; fond sister of Carmella (John) Mascitti, the late...

Jan 31, 2020

After several years of "raising cane," Otis Werner peacefully passed on to his eternal rewards on January 31, 2020, at 94 years of age. He leaves behind a loving niece, nephews, and many cousins.

Visitation Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Prayer Service at 10:45 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...

Jan 23, 2020

On January 23, 2020, Nicole B. Spieles, nee Jannis, age 47, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones and in the arms of her loving husband. She was the beloved wife of Kurt T. Spieles; dear mother of Vivian, Delphine, and Calliope; devoted daughter of Marlis and John Jannis; and fond sister of Amanda (Jeffrey) Kozaka.

Visitation...

Jan 18, 2020

Marshall Weinberg age 77 of Chicago. Devoted and much beloved husband of Eileen Howard Weinberg. Loving father of Douglas (Kristin), Joshua (Laura), Scott and the late Mark Weinberg. Dear grandfather of five. Cherished brother of Sulie (Marc) Grayson and Shari Weinberg. Uncle and cousin of many. Marshall practiced law in the City of Chicago for over 50 years and was...

Jan 8, 2020

Liza Suarez Pabon, age 54. Beloved wife of Rey Pabon; dear daughter of Manuel and the late Josephine Suarez.

Visitation Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Visitation Saturday, January 11, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...

Jan 2, 2020

Patricia Drennan died peacefully on January 2, 2020 in Chicago after a long illness. She was 87 years old. Born in Detroit, Paddy was the fifth of seven children of Margaret Stein Drennan and Mathias Paul Drennan. She graduated from Saint Agnes elementary and high school and attended Marygrove College in Detroit for the 1951-1952 academic year.  In 1953,...

Jan 2, 2020

Margaret Brooks, age 93, died peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at St. Mary's Home – Little Sisters of the Poor at 2325 North Lakewood in Chicago, Illinois.  She was born on April 22, 1926 in Paris, Kentucky.  She was the loving daughter of George and Ethel (Thomas) Brooks.  She was the devoted sister of Norman, Georgetta, Edna, and...

Dec 18, 2019

Bill Hardt, age 75. Beloved husband of Midge Hardt, nee Neri; dear father of Carl (Kim) Hardt, Stacey (Matt) Herrmann; loving grandfather of Madison and Jake; fond brother of Margaret (Roy) Krueger, Dorothy (Ben) Blanchard, Richard (Arlene) Hardt, Marilynn (Ron) Berkey, Carolynn (Leroy) Joesten, and David (Christine) Hardt. He died as he lived in the loving embrace of his...

Dec 17, 2019

John Paul Rappel, age 79. Beloved husband for 54 years of Carol Rappel, nee Fisher; loving father of Mark (Wendy) and Edward; proud grandfather of Jackson and Zachary; fond brother of James and brother-in-law, Marvin (Joan) Fisher; dear cousin of Patricia (Michael) Garrity.

Graduate of Loyola Academy and Loyola University, John was an avid Rambler fan. He...