Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Frank Mendoza

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...