Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
Frank Mendoza
Feb 13, 2017
Frank Mendoza went peacefully into his Mother Trinidad's arms on February 13, 2017 at 10:35 a.m. also greeting his Father Juan Mendoza. Joyful, happy memories of Uncle Frank bring comfort and smiles to so many dearly loved nieces, nephews, and Godchildren. Frank's faith, hope, love, beautiful smile, sparkling big brown eyes and long eyelashes, grace, humility, compassion, and laughter will...
Rudolph "Rudy" W. Geter
Feb 2, 2017
Rudolph "Rudy" W. Geter, age 73. Beloved husband of Rosemary Geter; dear papa of Charles "Charlie" Rudolph Geter; precious brother of Dr. Rodney (Carolyn) Geter, Kerry Ann (Hank) Mertz, Caryl Patrice Geter-Clark, and the late Judith Lynn Lavin. Visitation Friday, February 10, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642....
Neil Browne
Feb 1, 2017
Neil Browne, age 64. Beloved husband of Natalia Morales. Memorial service Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Mary Katherine Dowd
Feb 1, 2017
Mary Katherine Dowd, age 92, of Chicago, Illinois, passed peacefully in to the arms of the Lord early in the morning February 1, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her beloved brother Martin (Marty) E. Dowd (the late Rosemary, nee Smith), and her parents Martin and Katherine (nee Lonergan) Dowd. Devoted aunt to Margaret Behrens (the late...
Nancy Lynne Jones, Md.
Feb 1, 2017
Nancy Lynne Jones MD., born August 31, 1952 passed away peacefully February 1, 2017 at Presence St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois surrounded by her siblings. She was the daughter of Mary K. Jones and the late Alfred "Chuck" Jones of Aliquippa, Pa. In addition to her mother, Dr. Jones is survived by her siblings Marybeth (David McHenry) Patterson Heights,...
Robert Brent Pennington
Jan 23, 2017
Robert Brent Pennington, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on January 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on August 27, 1973 in Ashland, Kentucky and spent his childhood in Kentucky, graduating from Waggoner High School in Louisville. Brent received his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and continued his education by...
Wallace Czeropski
Jan 12, 2017
Wallace Czeropski, age 83. Dear father of Mary, Paul (Darla), Anne (Brian), Linda (Ted), John (Margie), and Steven (Beatriz); loving grandfather of 16, and great-grandfather of 4. Visitation Tuesday, January 17, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Funeral Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral...
Dolores J. Finch
Jan 11, 2017
Dolores "Dody" Finch, 64, passed away on January 11, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Dody was born on December 4, 1952 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute with a degree in Psychology. She had recently retired after many years working with Scupe. Dody was a loving and generous person who spent her free time helping others....
Michael A. Borowicz
Dec 31, 2016
Michael A. Borowicz, age 36, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2016. Devoted son of Andrew M. and Mary A. (Zelinski) Borowicz; loving brother of Matthew (Maureen) Borowicz; amazing and cool uncle to Declan and Mackenzie Borowicz; nephew, cousin, and great friend to many. Visitation Friday, January 6, 2017 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 West...
Leonard W. Beck
Dec 18, 2016
Leonard W. Beck, age 77. Beloved husband of the late Deanna, nee Ashbeck; dear father of Leonard, Robert, and Larisa; loving grandfather of Joshua, William, and Leonard. Visitation Thursday, December 22, 2016 at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. For further information please...
John J. Rezzuto
Nov 29, 2016
John J. Rezzuto, 96, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family and friends. Born December 22, 1919, he lived his whole life in Chicago. Predeceased by his beloved daughter Tina; loving father to Bob and Jeff; proud grandfather to Justin, Michael, and Catherine; brother of Josephine and the late Jerry, Nella, and Frank; cherished uncle to many nieces...
Maureen G. Dolan
Nov 16, 2016
Maureen G. Dolan, nee Golden, age 77. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Dolan; dear mother of Mary Kay (Daniel) Crantz, Meghan Dolan, Edward K. (Christina) Dolan, and the late David; loving grandmother of Meredith Crantz, Bridget Crantz, Molly Dolan, and Katherine Dolan; devoted daughter of the late David and the late Mary Kathryn Golden; fond sister of David...
Ethel Patterson
Nov 7, 2016
Ethel Patterson, age 63. Dear mother of Keirstyne Patterson, Kristian Serrano, Alissa Thompson, Amber Patterson, and Alexander Patterson; loving grandmother of Christopher Serrano, Luis Serrano, Ieisha Serrano, Genevia Patterson, Micheal Patterson, Julian Winn, Damien Winn, Aniya Winn, and Damajae Winn; devoted daughter of Jeffrey and Matilda Patterson; fond sister of Charles, David, Cleaster, Betti, Joseph, Lillie, and the late Clarence....
Dorothy Gene England
Oct 28, 2016
Dorothy England, born May 2, 1924, beloved aunt of Elaine England Breed, Mike England, Renée Judd, Janet Judd Kang, Michelle Judd, and the late DeAnn England Schafbuch, and great aunt of many. Dorothy grew up in Russet, Oklahoma, and was a long-time resident of Ardmore, Oklahoma. She worked for many years at Hudson-Houston Lumber Company. Dorothy was an avid outdoors-woman,...
Stanislaw Bedkowski
Oct 15, 2016
Stanislaw Bedkowski, age 80. Beloved husband of Danuta Bedkowska, nee Twardowska; dear father of Adam S. and Anna; loving grandfather of Lukasz, Mateusz, Julia, and Tom; loving great-grandfather of Bartus; devoted son of the late Jozef Bedkowski and the late Wiktoria Bedkowska, nee Wijata; fond brother of Kazimierz, Jan, Stefan, Jozef, Marysia, and Krysia. Visitation Wednesday, October 19, 2016 from...
Thomas Katsoulis
Oct 12, 2016
Thomas James Katsoulis, age 69, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016. Husband of Cynthia (Nelson); son of Lena (the late Gus); brother of Larry (Madge); father of Alexis (John) Bilardello, Andrew (Jennifer), and Corey (Kate); grandfather of Cami, Matthew, Oscar, Hendrix, Nick, Elodie, and Tyler; friend to many. Attended Northern Illinois University, graduated Roosevelt University. Grew up in Morton Grove,...
Johanna Reilly
Oct 1, 2016
Johanna Reilly, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Dr. Timothy J., Ed (Sandra), and the late Mary Joan Reilly; loving grandmother of Eamon, Kristin, Kyle, and the late Kelly Ann; fond sister of the late James (the late Jean), the late John (Doris), and the late Dennis. Visitation Tuesday, October 4, 2016 from 4:00 to...
Rhona Miller Granet
Sep 8, 2016
Rhona Miller Granet. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Granet, Chev. O.L. d'honneur; dear mother of Paul and Karen Halliwell and step-mother of Craig, Keith, Russell, Scott, and Susie Granet; loving grandmother of Amanda and Aaron Davis; great-grandmother of Tiffany and Harper Davis and Maja Simpson. Member of the Service Club. Visitation Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. until...
Daniel H. Dailey Iii
Aug 21, 2016
Daniel H. Dailey III. Former spouse of Karen, nee Vogel; loving father of Katie; son of the late Honorable Daniel H. Dailey II and Kathryn; brother of Michael Dailey, Patrick (Diane) Dailey, and the late Mary Ann (Dr. Edward) Smith. Visitation Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago,...
Susan L. Stamm
Aug 18, 2016
Susan L. Stamm, age 61. Daughter of the late James J. Stamm and the late Susan K. Hunter; fond sister of Mary F. Gonzalez, Patricia Lum, Kathleen Cintron, and the late Paul Stamm. Memorial Mass Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Michael's in Old Town Chapel, 1633 North Cleveland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60614. Interment private at All...


