Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
Marie C. Meccia
Apr 3, 2017
Marie C. Meccia born to the late Onofrio and the late Vita Figarelli; wife to the late Aniello J. Meccia; mother to Fredrick (Michele), Neil, Frank, and Rose Marie; grandmother to Kate, Patrick, Freddy, Bridget, and Joey Meccia; sister to the late Joseph (the late Antoinette) Figarelli. Graduate of St. Mary's High School, attended Mundelein College, graduated from Antoinette Pope...
Gerald "Jerry" O'Dwyer
Apr 2, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" O'Dwyer, age 85. Beloved husband of Dee; dear father of Gerald Jr. (Shihhan), Gwyne (Tom) Grubb, Andrea (Michael) Duggan, Kevin, Christopher (Meghan), and Matthew (Jenny); loving grandfather of 12 beautiful grandchildren; fond brother of the late John, Thomas, James, and Mary. Visitation Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago...
Antonio Scommegna, M.D.
Mar 26, 2017
Antonio Scommegna, M.D., age 85, of Chicago, died March 26, 2017. He was born Aug. 26, 1931 in Barletta, Italy, son of Francesco and Antonietta (Maresca) Scommegna. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lillian (Sinkiewicz) Scommegna, three children and five grandchildren: Paola Scommegna and Paul Nelson, Renata and Theodore; Frank and Aileen (Bergen) Scommegna and Antonio; Roger...
Jane P. Hoffman
Mar 22, 2017
Jane P. Hoffman, nee Wallich, age 85. Beloved wife of Kenneth C. Hoffman; dear mother of Susan Hoffman (Don Jordan), Patricia Hoffman (Jeff Fisher), Karl Hoffman (Cheryl Hoffman), Dolores Wozniak, Kurt Hoffman, Jane Worthington, Conery Hoffman (Gail Hoffman); loving grandmother of Jennifer Oltman, Gretchen Farrell (Vin Farrell), Fran Hargarten III (Amber Hargarten), Jane Hargarten (Alex Robinson), Kim Kusiciel (Jeff Kusiciel),...
Paula L. Bilton
Mar 7, 2017
Paula L. Bilton, nee Schneble, age 71. Passed peacefully on March 7, 2017 surrounded by family. Beloved wife of 46 years to Dean; devoted mother of Aaron (Amy) and Benjamin (Katherine); loving grandmother to Carina and Miles; cherished sister, aunt, and friend to many. Graveside services to be held Tuesday, March 14 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Westlawn Cemetery, 7801...
Timothy P. Daley
Mar 6, 2017
Timothy P. Daley, age 45. Formerly of Brick, NJ passed away suddenly on March 6, 2017 at his home in Chicago, IL. Born in Point Pleasant, NJ to Marguerite Daley and the late James Daley, he was a resident of Brick until joining the U.S. Marine Corps in NC and CA, after completing his service he resided in Chicago, IL....
Rev. Leonard Krzywda, C.R.
Mar 5, 2017
Fr. Leonard Krzywda, C.R., 78, died in Chicago on March 5. He professed vows as a member of the Congregation of the Resurrection in 1957 and was ordained a priest in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1965. He earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from St. Louis University. As a young priest, he served as a chaplain in the United States Army...
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....


