Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Carmen T. Rodriguez

Carmen T. Rodriguez

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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Carolyn J. Serrano

Carolyn J. Serrano

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...

Alfred Otto Umscheid

Alfred Otto Umscheid

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...

Nemesia Veloso

Nemesia Veloso

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.

Judith Wolfgram Matz

Judith Wolfgram Matz

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,...

Philomena Dadivas Laguatan

Philomena Dadivas Laguatan

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....

Melissa "Missy" Causey Stout

Melissa "Missy" Causey Stout

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...

Joan Dolores Ward

Joan Dolores Ward

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...

Christopher Mark Vicente

Christopher Mark Vicente

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...

Yefim Lifshits

Yefim Lifshits

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...

James Marr

James Marr

Oct 8, 2019

James Marr, formerly of Chicago and recently of Berwyn, age 95. Beloved brother of Corinne (the late Raymond) Svoboda, the late Carmella, and the late Laverne; proud uncle of niece Cheryl and nephews Kenneth, Wayne, Allen, Glenn and their families; sweetheart to his loving Elizabeth.

Jim's true ambition was to be a pitcher for the Chicago Cubs...

Alyce Marie Imbrie

Alyce Marie Imbrie

Oct 4, 2019

Alyce Marie Imbrie. Beloved wife of Richard Costa; dear mother of Richie, Cece, Lizzy, and Tori Oreo; fond sister of Lynda (Jeff) Schiappa, P.K., Scott, and the late Caron.

Visitation Friday, October 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel (enter on Superior Street), 30 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610 until the time of...

Joseph G. Phelps

Joseph G. Phelps

Sep 24, 2019

Joseph G. Phelps, age 67. Devoted son of the late Jay A. and Bernice E. (nee Fullerton) Phelps; dear brother of John J. (Mary Ellen) Phelps; fond Uncle of John J. (Nicole) Phelps Jr. and Jason Michael Phelps. Former partner of Rinella & Rinella, Ltd. Graduate of Little Flower High School Class of 1969, Loyola University of Chicago Class...

Arlene K. Gusek

Arlene K. Gusek

Sep 23, 2019

Arlene K. Gusek, age 70. Loving partner of John Porzelt; dear mother of James Gusek and Brian Gusek; loving grandmother of Joseph Gusek.

Mary Joan Range

Mary Joan Range

Sep 21, 2019

Mary Joan Range, nee Stegman, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep early on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Mary Joan was the beloved wife of the late Charles L. Range, MD. She was the beloved mother of Margaret Mary (T. Mark Maybell), Mary Grace, Susan Mary, Elizabeth Mary (Terrence Kiely), Anne Mary (Craig "Buck" Barclay), Benjamin James, and...

Mary Elizabeth Gupta

Mary Elizabeth Gupta

Sep 13, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Gupta, of Chicago, passed away on September 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Ishwar; loving mother of Vincent; fond sister of Elaine Crowley (Olean, NY) and Fred Meyers (Gilbert, AZ); also survived by nieces and nephews. Mary will forever be in the hearts of her family who will miss her dearly.

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Bernice N. Gulick

Bernice N. Gulick

Sep 3, 2019

Bernice N. Gulick, nee Daniel, age 97. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; dear mother of Daniel (Carol) and Joyce (William Sr.) Behnke; loving grandmother of William Jr. (Jenny) Behnke, Audra (Jim) Wolf, and Kristen (Raul) Para; great-grandmother of four.

Visitation Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West...

Jacqueline Gibbons

Jacqueline Gibbons

Sep 2, 2019

Jacqueline Gibbons, nee Lecour. Beloved wife of the late John E. Gibbons; dear mother of Paula (Charles) Hirst, Jed, and the late Laura; loving grandmother of Charles M. Hirst IV; fond sister of the late Paul (Peggy) Lecour.

Funeral Mass Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago,...

Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" Kennedy

Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" Kennedy

Sep 1, 2019

Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" Kennedy (nee Shanahan) of Chicago, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2019 at the age of 84. Loving mother of Sheila (Randy) Hansen, Mary (Peter) Schlafly, Jim (Rachel) Flanagan, Ned (Kristen) Flanagan; dear stepmother of Kathleen Kennedy, Carol (John) Heidmann, Robert (Peggy) Kennedy, David (Sue) Kennedy, Mary (Charlie) McManigal, Jane (Pat) Joy, Jody (Dan) Davis,...

Kathleen W. Markiewicz

Kathleen W. Markiewicz

Aug 20, 2019

Kathleen W. Markiewicz, age 76, passed away on August 20, 2019 at Illinois Masonic Hospital of Chicago after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late John Markiewicz.

Friends and family will meet August 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Rosehill Cemetery (please use Ravenswood gate entrance), 5800 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, Illinois for a Committal Service...