Obituaries

Mar 5, 2026

Br. William G. Lanning, O.F.M. Born into Eternal Life on March 5, 2026.

Br. Bill served God's People throughout the Midwest, and at St. Peter's since 1985. He worked untiringly and faithfully in the business office, counting nearly every single collection taken at Masses, along with other financial matters. Hundreds of people know Br. Bill from his...

Feb 16, 2026

David Lee Cole, 78, of Chicago, Illinois, died at his home on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by his family.

David was born in 1947, to Lt. Colonel Edward Howard Cole, Jr. and Leta Joy Hopkins. He spent his early childhood days in Jacksonville, North Carolina, where he fished and played outdoors with his cousins in the...

Feb 14, 2026

Frank J. Wojkowski. Dear son of the late Frank and Emily Wojkowski; fond brother of Annette Wojkowski, Gregory (Estelle) Wojkowski, Millie (Tom) Frawley, and Edward (Eva) Wojkowski; loving uncle of many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue,...

Feb 7, 2026

Grace M. Macaluso (nee Guiffre), age 88, of Chicago, passed away surrounded by the love she so generously gave throughout her life. Grace was a beautiful woman in spirit and faith, whose kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength touched all who knew her.

She was the devoted and loving wife of her late husband, Dr. Leonard A. Macaluso,...

Jan 17, 2026

Thomas Michael Enright of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 71 in his home. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Loraine (née Dunn) and his beloved dog Kara. The much loved father of Matt (Brittany) and Meghan (Aaron); cherished grandfather to Callen, Brendan, Louella, and Hollis; brother of David and Ron and their...

Jan 15, 2026

Thomas Wayne Poehls, 82, passed away in Chicago on January 15, 2026, after many complications from open heart surgery.  He was surrounded by his family.

Tom was born and raised in Algoma, WI.  After leaving high school, he went on to graduate from University of Wisconsin where he became an avid "Badger" fan.

Tom started...

Jan 13, 2026

Mary Grace Range, aged 66, passed away in early January, 2026. She was the beloved mother of Grace Magnus, Max Singerman, and Miles Singerman and she adored her children-in-law Erik Magnus and Kerri Singerman. Her greatest joy was being the grandmother to her two grandchildren, Evelyn and Dean Magnus. She was a devoted daughter to her late parents Charles...

Dec 20, 2025

Beverly Ann Flynn, nee Lockbaum, age 86, died peacefully on December 20, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Beverly is the loving wife of the late Donald Francis Flynn, devoted mother of Brian Joseph Flynn (Michelle Flynn), the late Kevin Francis Flynn (Susan Flynn), and Dereck Millington; and beloved "Grandma Bevvy" to five grandchildren: Dylan Anne Flynn, Donald, Shannon,...

Dec 13, 2025

Robert Barney Brehm was 94 when he passed away due to heart failure at St. Joseph's Hospital in Chicago. His family always believed he had nine lives, but did not expect that this was his last one. They were not ready, but he was. He was also a proud veteran of the Korean War. He will be greatly missed...

Dec 13, 2025

Patricia Clickener, 83, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.

Patricia was born in 1942, in Waukegan, Illinois to Corwin and Josephine (Lestic) Clickener. She grew up in Harvel, Illinois and went on to the University of Illinois. Patricia had an extensive career in advertising with the Leo Burnett Company and later ran a...

Dec 2, 2025

John B. Kalanik, Jr. was a devoted husband and father, a great friend, an avid sailor, and an entrepreneur who built a successful software engineering firm.

John is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn (née Guthrie), and his sons, John Kalanik (Julia) and Michael Kalanik. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Olivia; sister Karen...

Nov 24, 2025

Roy Michael Postel, age 67, formerly of Monticello, IA, died November 24, 2025, at his home in Fernandina Beach, FL.

He is survived by 4 brothers: Joe (Catherine) Postel of Riverside, IL.; Marty (Holly) Postel of Cedar Falls; Dave (Kelly) Postel of Monticello; and Steve (Wendy) Postel of Alleman; and 3 sisters: Michelle Dirks (Dennis) of Coggin;...

Nov 22, 2025

You would be forgiven for concluding that the world which survives Paul Charles Gignilliat is a colder, grimmer place for his absence. Yet such a verdict misses the full measure of his influence on those fortunate enough to know him and to feel his boundless affection. Paul had an almost supernatural ability to transform any room with his unique...

Nov 16, 2025

Robert "Bob" Edward Schneider was a devoted husband, father, and friend whose love and kindness touched everyone he met. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rena Schneider (Richey); his two daughters and their husbands, Catherine & Evan McCormick and Amber & Maximilien d'Audiffret; his dear nephew and family, Michael, Ariel, & Rhiannon Segers; and his older sister, Mary...

Nov 9, 2025

Frederick C. Flosi, 89 years old, passed away at his home in Chicago with his family at his bedside. Fred was born and raised in Chicago, the beloved only child of his parents Fred and Irene Flosi.

After graduating from Loyola High School, Fred studied history at Northwestern University. He went on to complete his MBA at...

Nov 8, 2025

Joseph G. Fiorentino, age 82. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn, nee Pasciak; dear father of Joseph G. (Tanya) Fiorentino, Jr.; loving grandfather of Nicolette and Alivia; fond brother of Theresa (Don) Meisinger and Lawrence (Joanne) Fiorentino; also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Army Veteran, Member of American Legion Post 1263, and IATSE Local 780.

Visitation...

Oct 30, 2025

Leslie L. Shwartz, a beloved jewelry appraiser, died peacefully at home on October 30, 2025. Born in 1947 in New Jersey, he was the adored son of the late Rabbi Henry L. and Ibi Shwartz. Leslie is survived by his loving wife and best friend of over 39 years, Roberta S. Shwartz, along with numerous cousins and many friends....

Oct 5, 2025

Patrick H. Smyth, Sr., beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. He lived a full life marked by integrity, faith, and his enduring belief that "every day is a great day."

Born in Washington, D.C., in 1939 to Patrick Augustus Smyth and Helen Marie Lloyd, Pat spent his early years in the nation's...

Oct 4, 2025

Raymond C. Novarro died on October 4, 2025, at the age of 78 in the Chicago home he shared with his cherished wife, Sandy, to whom he was selflessly devoted during their 50 years together. A veteran who honorably served in the Army during the Vietnam War, he loved trains (real and model), baseball (especially his grandson's teams), his...

Sep 23, 2025

Charles McDonald Watts, 82, died the same way he lived: remarkably, in full color, on his terms, surrounded by the love of his family and dear friends after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer.

"Take the adventure, heed the call, now ere the irrevocable moment passes! 'Tis but a banging of the door behind you,...