Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
John A. Borek
Sep 28, 2018
John A. Borek, age 59. Loving son of the late Fred E. Borek and the late Loretta Borek; fond brother of Daniel (Lula Hammond) and the late Fred E. Borek Jr.; uncle of Michael (Bonnie) Jeffrey, Frederick E. Borek III and Scott E. Borek. Longtime employee of the Chicago Park District. Visitation Tuesday, October 2, 2018 from 4:00 p.m....
John W. Corcoran
Sep 28, 2018
John W. Corcoran. Husband of Laura M. Jenkins; father of Alice E. Corcoran; brother of Peter (Carol) Corcoran. Private services were held. Donations can be made to Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102 PMB 609, Oceanside, California 92057, semperfifund.org . For further information 312-421-0936.
Emma Ruth Kuipers Talen
Sep 13, 2018
Emma Ruth Kuipers Talen, age 91, died without pain on September 13, 2018. She was married to her devoted and loving husband, Gerald August Talen for almost 70 years. She had five children. Kathryn Ann Talen Cook (married to John Cook), who proceeded her in death, Timothy Clare Talen (married to Patricia Kaperak), Mary Ruth Talen (married to Thomas...
John F. Alden
Sep 7, 2018
John F. Alden, age 68. Beloved husband of Vivian Caliendo Alden; dear step-father of Joseph Caliendo Sheahen; dear father of Olivia Caliendo Alden; devoted son of the late John R. Alden and the late Cornyn Davis Alden; fond brother of Kay Alden Nelson and Lucy Alden De Lap. Service Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pompei Restaurant, 1531...
Anne V. Jaskier
Aug 25, 2018
Anne Victoria Jaskier, nee Kusek, age 99, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother to Ronald, Maureen (Tom) Petrunic, and the late Alan; cherished grandmother to Daniel (Kimberly), Carolyn (Howard) Spaeth, Jennifer (Marc) Suwanski, Scott (Megan) Petrunic, Laura, and Jonathan; great-grandmother to Kaitlin, Lauren, Myles, Benjamin, Logan, Jonathan, Lilly, and Lakyn.
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Angela Kristine Park
Aug 9, 2018
Angela Kristine Park died tragically in a bicycle accident in Chicago, IL on Thursday, August 9th. She was born on July 5th 1979, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Richard and Gloria Nielsen. Her family lived in various cities before planting roots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where she attended Whittier...
Ada T. Kocka
Aug 9, 2018
Ada T. Kocka, age 103. Visitation August 13, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Funeral Mass August 13, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Mission, 1118 North Noble Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles, Illinois. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Ellen Harrington
Aug 5, 2018
Ellen Harrington, age 87. Visitation Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. The family will gather for a graveside service and the interment on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, Massachusetts. For further information please call...
Edward Dziadosz, Jr.
Aug 4, 2018
Edward Dziadosz, Jr. Beloved husband of Dolores, nee Madro; loving father of Donald (Anita), Dawn, and Wayne (Mary); cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Kyle, Sara CPD, and Shelby; great-grandfather of Julie; dear brother of Richard (Donna), Antoinette Richardson, James (Pat), and the late Frank (the late Arlene); also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends. Special thank you to Rainbow...
Teresa Del Rosario Vanasco
Aug 2, 2018
Teresa del Rosario Vanasco, age 92, of Chicago, Illinois, and Manila, Philippines at rest August 2, 2018. Devoted mother of Gina G. Vanasco; beloved daughter of the late Dr. Jose Maria and Arsena del Rosario; sister of the late Mavis del Rosario Ledesma and Alice del Rosario. Visitation Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at...
Catherine Seybert
Jul 28, 2018
Our beloved mother, Catherine Seybert, 94, is now in the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed away July 28 at Coronado Heights Senior Care in Henderson, Nevada where she received excellent care during her illness. Catherine was born in Denver, Colorado on September 26, 1923 to Sarah (Murray) and Hugh Hogan. She attended school in Denver...
Josephine J. Rezzuto
Jul 25, 2018
Josephine J. Rezzuto, age 92. Passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends. She lived her whole life in Chicago and was a long time employee of Marshall Fields. Devoted daughter of the late Frank and the late Rose; fond sister of the late Jerry, the late Nella, the late Frank and the late John; loving aunt to...
Margaret E. "Peggy" Shipley
Jul 21, 2018
Margaret E. "Peggy" Shipley, nee McGowan, age 95. Beloved Wife of the late Earl; dear Stepmother/Mother of Ellen (David) Stenson, Robert (Kathy), Roch (Debra), Joseph (Pauline), Maureen (Greg) Hafner, Michael (Ainhoa), the late Anne (Michael) Crotty, and the late William; loving Grandmother and Great Grandmother of many; devoted Daughter of the late Andrew and the late Katherine; fond Sister...
Jean A. Cruz
Jul 21, 2018
Jean A. Cruz, age 55. Beloved wife of Reynaldo; dear mother of Reynaldo, Jr. (Jennifer) and Nicole (James) Hadley; loving grandmother of Sophia Hadley and Danielle Cruz; fond sister of Anne Lalik, Sophie (Ronald) Enger, and the late Wally; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, July 27, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Original...
Christian "Kitzel" E. Schmidt, Jr.
Jul 19, 2018
Christian "Kitzel" E. Schmidt, Jr. Beloved husband of Rosalie; dear father of Christine (George) Micholson, Cindy (Frank) Sadowski, and Curt (Tracy); loving grandfather of Danny, Kelly, Tyler, Corben, Brianna, Kathy, and Kristy; great-grandfather of Audrey; fond brother of Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, Jim (Jill), and Steve (Cindy); brother-in-law of Phil (Mary) Markiewicz; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
David A. Borek
Jul 16, 2018
David "Dave" A. Borek, age 58. Beloved son of the late Barbara and Donald Borek; brother of the late Larry; nephew of Joanne and Charlotte; also survived by cousins, especially Cathy who spent many tireless hours with him during his last weeks of illness. Funeral Mass Monday, July 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North...
Joseph Kroll
Jun 30, 2018
Joseph B. Kroll, 72, died June 30, 2018, at Seasons Hospice in MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, Illinois. He was born in Chicago on May 1, 1946, the oldest child of the late Joseph L. and Cecilia M. (née Nycz) Kroll. Joseph graduated from St. Wenceslaus Elementary School, Archbishop Weber High School and the Illinois Institute of Technology; he later earned an...
Zofia Pawlyszyn
Jun 1, 2018
Visitation Saturday, June 23, 2018, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 835 North Oakley Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60622. Interment St. Nicholas Cemetery. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Jeanne A. Hjorth
May 25, 2018
Jeanne A. Hjorth nee Calu, age 80. Beloved wife of William T. Hjorth; dear mother of Tom (Christine), Jody (Jim), Bill (Kristen) and Stacy; loving grandmother of Andrew, Kate, Alex, Emily, Matt, Patrick, Henry, Ally, Caroline, William, and Catherine; sister of Bob (Sue) Calu. Visitation Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at...
Frances J. Shambro
May 19, 2018
Frances J. Shambro, age 87. Dear mother of Randall (Ellie) and Darren; loving grandmother of Daniel, Callie, and Cody; great grandmother of Judah and Noah; fond sister of Antoinette; also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Family and friends...


