Obituaries

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...

Nov 26, 2019

Carmen Rivera Rodriguez was the adoring wife of Jesus Rodriguez for over 50 years, the indestructible mother of 3 boys; Jesus (Junior), Mario, and Francisco (Frankie); and the doting grandmother of 6 grandchildren. She was a sister to 10 and the second oldest of the bunch. She was a loving neighbor and friend.

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Nov 23, 2019

Carolyn J. Serrano, nee Sikora, age 71. Dear mother of Theresa (Rudy) Martinez; loving grandmother of Cecily, Rosalynn, and Juliana Martinez; devoted daughter of Anita (Ed Koch) Sikora Koch and the late Florian Sikora; fond sister of Richard (Sharon) Sikora; former spouse of Gerardo Serrano; longtime friend of James Komaniecki.

Visitation Friday, November 29, 2019 from 4:00...

Nov 23, 2019

Alfred Otto Umscheid, 76, of Hopewell Junction, NY, passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2019.  He is survived by his three children (Wendy Weathers, Craig Umscheid and Jane Flynn), seven grandchildren (Madison, Sophia, Anna, Charles, Colin, Michaela and Aidan), his brother Wilhard Debald and his nephew Mark Debald, brother- and sister-in-law Gary Schenkel and Susan Umscheid, his father-in-law Edward...

Nov 16, 2019

Nemesia Y. Veloso, age 77. Visitation Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Service at 7 p.m.

Nov 5, 2019

Judith Wolfgram Matz, age 82. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gregory J. Matz; dear mother of Susan Rizzato, Paul (Jacqueline Saito), Anne Matz, and Gregory (Kammye); loving grandmother of Benjamin, Jonathan, Solena, Riley, Jackson, Murphy, and the late Anthony; devoted daughter of the late Margaret and Edwin Wolfgram; fond sister of the late Richard Wolfgram and Marilyn Wolfgram,...

Oct 31, 2019

The heavenly gates opened October 31, 2019 to welcome our beloved mother, "Lola" (grandmother), sister, aunt, relative, and dear friend, Philomena. Affectionately known as "Angga" or "Phil" to many, she is reunited with her parents, Alipio and Maxima; and siblings Reuben, Thomas, Nerissa, Stella, and Adolfo. She leaves an everlasting legacy of precious memories to her children Ricardo Jr....

Oct 29, 2019

Melissa "Missy" Causey Stout passed away at her home in Chicago, Illinois, on October 29, 2019. She was born on June 9, 1958 in Long Beach, California, to Bruce Maynor Causey, Jr. and Earlene Lowrimore Causey.

As the daughter of a naval officer, Missy grew up in Florida, Virginia, New Jersey, and the Philippines. She graduated from...

Oct 16, 2019

Joan Dolores Ward, age 86, of Chicago and Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Ward; also preceded in death by her parents, John and Dolores (Linton) Heffron; brothers Thomas and John Heffron; sister-in-law Florence Heffron; brother-in-law David Helledy; and daughter-in-law Joanie Ward. Joan is survived by her sister Edith Helledy; her sister-in-law Lee Heffron; her children...

Oct 15, 2019

Christopher Mark Vicente, age 45. Devoted son of the late Crescente Ortiz Vicente and the late Emerita Rono Alcazar; fond brother of Christine Marie Vicente.

Chris, an avid traveler and life adventurer, served as the VP IT & Digital Media/Executive Producer at JBTV Music Television Studios. He graduated with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Computer Science...

Oct 9, 2019

Yefim Lifshits, age 97. Beloved husband of Yevgeniya Oksenkrug; dear father of Alexander (Marsha) Lipton; loving grandfather of Rachael Lipton Cohen.

9 октября 2019 годана 98-м годуушелизжизниЕфимМарковичЛифшиц, патриархнашейсемьи, мужЕвгении (Жени) Оксенкруг, отецСаши (Alex) Липтона, тестьМаши (Marsha) Липтон, дедушкаRachelЛиптонКоэн.

Ефимродился 2 августа 1922 года в Харькове. ОнзакончилюридическийфакультетМосковскогоУниверситета и преподавалкриминалистику в несколькихвысшихучебныхзаведениях, включаяКазанский и МосковскийУниверситеты.Будучикандидатомнаук(с 1955)идоцентом (с...