Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Miko Mandilovitch, Ph.D.

Miko Mandilovitch, Ph.D.

Jun 28, 2016

Miko Mandilovitch, Ph.D.  Beloved and caring father of Vera and husband of Martha. Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 30 East Superior Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610. In lieu of flowers donations to American Lung Association . For further information please call 312-421-0936.

Georgia Jean Reithal

Georgia Jean Reithal

Jun 22, 2016

Georgia Jean Reithal, age 65, of Glen Ellyn, IL. Born January 3, 1951. Beloved daughter of the late George and the late Ann Katherine "Kay" Reithal; caring sister to Ann Katherine "Penny" (Ron) Latko and Patricia "Trish" (Frank) Bogacz; devoted and loving aunt to Jennifer (Brian) Johnson and Brianna Latko; adoring great aunt to Luke Johnson; extraordinary friend to many;...

Alverna M. Paulan Wagner

Alverna M. Paulan Wagner

Jun 6, 2016

Alverna M. Paulan Wagner. Passed away peacefully on June 6, 2016 at a still sharp 90. Retired Foreign Patent Attorney for Mobil Oil and Squibb Inc. Worked with Dr. Percy Julian on Soya research at Glidden after Mundelein College. Graduated with J.D. degree from DePaul University Law School. Resident at The Clare's Independent Living in Streeterville. Beloved wife of the...

Lynn Miller

Lynn Miller

Jun 4, 2016

Lynn Miller, age 41. Beloved wife of Jim Miller; daughter of Alice (Dave) Kalkanoff and the late Jim "James" Bujwit; granddaughter of Wanda Cleaver, and the late Harold and Betty Bujwit; sister of Jason (Beth) Warner, and the late Jacob "Jake" Warner; step sister of David Kalkanoff, John Kalkanoff, Jennifer Kalkanoff, and the late Greg Kalkanoff; aunt of Genevieve Leigh...

Margaret R. Nega

Margaret R. Nega

May 30, 2016

Margaret R. Nega, nee Scott, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Edward Nega; dear mother of the late Estelle Frasher, the late Edward, and the late Daniel; loving grandmother of Edward, Thomas, Laurie, the late Timothy, Anthony, Donald, and Amanda; great-grandmother of Robynne, Andrew, Jeremy, Zachary, Kyle, Gavin, the late Joey, Griffin, and Greydin; devoted daughter of the late...

Robert E. Olinski

Robert E. Olinski

May 21, 2016

Robert E. Olinski, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Lesiak; dear father of Richard (Lorraine), Randy (Linda), Russell, Roger (Lynda), Renee Kwiatkowski, and Ross (Jennifer); loving grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of five. Visitation Tuesday, May 24 from 4-9 p.m. at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Home, 7751 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60634 (Delphine...

Eva Wimpffen

Eva Wimpffen

May 18, 2016

Countess Eva Magdalena Wimpffen It is with profound personal sadness and yet with the utmost joy of our fond memories that we announce the passing of Eva Magdalena Wimpffen. Our Évi left this world on May 18, 2016, following a brief illness. We should all be heartened to know that despite her many ailments, that in the last few weeks...

Josephine M. Drozd

Josephine M. Drozd

May 13, 2016

Josephine M. Drozd, age 73. Beloved sister of Mitchell (Lois) Drozd; daughter of the late Matthew and the late Adeline Drozd. Funeral Mass Friday, May 20, 2016 at 11 a.m. at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, 6800 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois 60714. Josephine would like you to remember her...

Deirdre L. Merriman

Deirdre L. Merriman

May 10, 2016

Deirdre L. Merriman. Visitation Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. In memory of Deirdre please consider a donation to the Irish Cancer Society, www.cancer.ie . For further information please call 312-421-0936.

Edward J. Baranowski

Edward J. Baranowski

May 6, 2016

Edward J. Baranowski, age 85. Beloved husband of the late Adrienne nee Kowalczyk; dear father of Arden, Claudette (Gavin) Lew, and Vickie (Glenn) House; loving grandfather of Cecilia and Nicholas. Visitation Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642. Family and friends will gather Friday, May 13,...

Arthur E. Bryan Iii

Arthur E. Bryan Iii

Apr 14, 2016

Arthur Eldridge Bryan III, age 55, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2016. He was the owner of the iconic Redhead Piano Bar, a Chicago landmark for 23 years. Art Bryan was a passionate and dedicated Chicagoan who supported numerous non-profit, community-based organizations, including the Magnificent Mile Association and the River North Business Association, which presented him with their Community...

Lillian "Lu" Jarosz

Lillian "Lu" Jarosz

Apr 1, 2016

Lillian "Lu" Jarosz, age 92. Devoted aunt of Daniel (Janice) and Thomas (Kathy) Bakota; great-aunt of Kristin, Nicole, Caitlyn, Jill (Steven), and Kim; preceded in death by her brothers Joseph, Stanley, and John. A life-time Chicagoan, Lillian was the daughter of Polish immigrants. She was born and raised in the Pilsen neighborhood and later relocated to the Gold Coast neighborhood,...

Petro Rymar

Petro Rymar

Apr 1, 2016

Petro Rymar, age 56. Visitation Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. For further information please call 312-421-0936.

Candace Ann Flaherty

Candace Ann Flaherty

Mar 11, 2016

Candace Ann Flaherty, nee Dainty, age 64. Beloved wife of Bernard John Flaherty; dear mother of Vincent (Elizabeth), Tawhnee, Anthony, Courtney, Ryan Acevez; loving grandmother of Viviana and Olivia Acevez; daughter of the late Antoinette and Edward Dainty. Visitation Friday, March 18, 2016 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Family...

Ronald E. Schwartz

Ronald E. Schwartz

Feb 29, 2016

Ronald E. Schwartz passed away peacefully on February 29 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron grew up in Cleveland and earned degrees from Akron University and Cleveland State University. He spent most of his career as a coach and Athletic Director, most recently serving as the Athletic Director for Sacred Heart Schools, Chicago. His leadership, dedication and integrity had...

Frank David Myles

Frank David Myles

Feb 27, 2016

Frank David Myles, age 72. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel Myles and Emma Lee Strauder and siblings Sonny Myles, and Mary Ina Thompson. Survived by 3 siblings, Major Ferrell, William B. Ferrell IV, and Emile W. Williams IV. Visitation, Friday March 4, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St....

William D. "Bill" Hull

William D. "Bill" Hull

Feb 22, 2016

William D. "Bill" Hull, age 71. Beloved husband of Laura, passed away February 22, 2016 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Devoted father of Heather and Daren (Virna); fond stepfather of Michael and Greg (Carolanne); loving adoptive father of 5th grade Jonathan; happy grandfather of Jillian and Parker; cherished brother of Marcia (Jim); dear uncle of T.J. (Melina) and...

Doris E. Bastedo

Doris E. Bastedo

Feb 4, 2016

Doris E. Bastedo, nee Moeschle, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Sr.; loving mother of Gene (Beth); dearest grandmother of Brian (Emily), Laura (Stephen) Torchen, Jill (Howard Miller), Erin (Sean) Gocke, and Megan; loving great-grandmother to Charlie, Elliott, Grace, Ryan, Sofia, Julia, Lauren, and Anna. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Old St. Patrick's...

Harold Arthur Diez, Sr.

Harold Arthur Diez, Sr.

Jan 31, 2016

Harold Arthur Diez Sr., age 87. Beloved husband of Phyllis C. Diez; dear father of Harold Jr., Frank, Victoria, Thomas, and the late Christopher (Wendy); loving grandfather of Ian and Claire; loving uncle of Cathy, Aaron, Janet, Pam, Nick, Gail, Steve, Jeff, and Thomas; loving cousin of Nick and Frank Becker, and the late Harvey Glesner and John Becker. Harold...

Rev. Frederick Ciesla, C.R.

Rev. Frederick Ciesla, C.R.

Jan 28, 2016

Father Fred Ciesla, 93, died peacefully at Maryhaven in Glenview, Illinois, on January 28. He was a member of the Congregation of the Resurrection since his first vows in 1942 and a priest since 1949. Admired by many thousands of students at Archbishop Weber and Gordon Tech High Schools where he served as an instructor of Theology for nearly 50...