Obituaries

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,...

Sep 20, 2025

James M. Schmidt of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away September 20, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Jill for 56 years; dear father of Tracey, Jamie (Maureen), and Patrick; proud and cherished grandfather of Cassidy, Zachary, Colin, Lexie, Molly, and Nicholas; dear brother of the late Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, the late Christian (the late Rosalie), and Stephen (Cindy); devoted...

Sep 15, 2025

William H. Carlson, age 92. Dear husband of the late Inez Carlson, nee Grassi; loving father of Patrick (Lois) Carlson, Michael (Susan) Carlson, Mary (Keith) Brennan, and Ann (Bill) Trovato; beloved grandfather of Erin (Tim) Reinhardt, Kevin (Jenna) Carlson, Sean (Kristie) Carlson, James (Rebecca) Carlson, Nick (Jamie) Brennan, Michael Trovato, Mary Rose Trovato, and Christine (Nick) Trovato; great-grandfather of...

Sep 2, 2025

It is with deep love and heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of our beloved, Jeffery Thien Duc Nguyen , who left us far too soon on September 2, 2025 at the age of 56 .

Everyone always knew when Jeffery entered the room. His cheerful "hello!" was unmistakable —...

Aug 28, 2025

Daniel James Sullivan, Sr., age 97, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2025, surrounded by his six children. He was born in Aliquippa, PA in 1928, the oldest son of Daniel and Hilda (Suttelle) Sullivan.

Husband of the late Catherine (Rooney). Father of Susan, Daniel, Jr. (Karen Dillman), Paul, Michael, Mary Beth (Robert Flannery,...

Aug 26, 2025

Sergio Lombardi, age 90.

Family and friends will meet on Saturday, Wednesday, August 30, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church, 323 West Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654 for a Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m.

Parking at Assumption Church is available in the adjacent 311 W. Illinois...

Aug 16, 2025

Michael Hunt Cunningham (9/13/1949 – 8/16/2025) – A devoted husband, an outstanding father, a loving brother, a giving uncle, and a cherished friend. Michael was known for his smile, humor, and love of family and the outdoors. His life was full of many successes, but his role as a loving husband and adoring father were his greatest blessings. He...

Jul 11, 2025

Erin Marie Behnke passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, with her husband, Chris, by her side. She was 58 and lived in Chicago and Decatur, Illinois.

Erin was born in Philadelphia to Jim and Christine Fitzpatrick in 1966. In October 1992, Erin and Chris married at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia,...