Obituaries

Apr 12, 2014

Martha L. Bennett, age 68. Born in Boca Baton, FL. She grew up in Elgin, IL. Martha was the eldest of four Martha (Laurie), Tam, Kevin, and Mike Lonergan. Her parents were Thomas and Martha Lonergan. Laurie graduated from Elgin High School in 1964 and she lived in many states. She was a CPA. Laurie enjoyed fine arts, good music,...

Apr 11, 2014

Andrew L. Gadzinski, Age 47. Beloved son of Kathleen O'Neil (nee Venable) (partner in life Mary Jo Kane) and the late Erwin Gadzinski (wife Mary Stubbs); dearest brother of Margaret (Joseph) Lencewicz and Victoria (Joseph) Veldon; loving uncle of Alison and Joseph; dear nephew of Maryann (the late Thomas) Rinella, Patricia (the late John) Snow, John Venable, Howard (Debra) Venable...

Apr 5, 2014

Anne Donnelly Koch, Matriarch, Philanthropist, Feminist, Arts Patron, Bears Fan, Accomplished Bridge Player, Dear Friend and Mentor, Beloved mother and "The Anne" died April 5 2014 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. Ms. Koch, a native Philadelphian,  adored her stunning adopted city of Chicago for over 40 years.  She is predeceased by her husband, Robert W. Koch...

Mar 26, 2014

James Troy "Jim" Dillbeck, 79, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2014, surrounded by his loving partner, children and closest friends. Jim was born on November 4, 1934 in Mercer County, IL, son of Oren and Martha (Bethel) Dillbeck. He graduated from Alexis Community High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 through 1959...

Mar 24, 2014

Margaret M. Ericson, nee Horrigan, who was born in Chicago in 1924, died on March 24, 2014. She had been a long time employee of IBM Corporation in Chicago where she broke a glass ceiling by being the first woman to become a manager in its Midwest region. She retired in 1987 with a commendation from John Akers. Prior...

Mar 21, 2014

SHAW, MARIAN WEBB (nee Shapiro), died March 21 at age 84 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Spouse of the late Daniel Shaw—ne Sui (Chinese Methodist Christian Missionary from Singapore and Ph.D. in Chinese Studies, Stanford University). Daughter of the late Dr. Sherman L Shapiro and the late RN Emma Webb (Hyde Park, IL). Sister of the late Dorothy and the late...

Mar 18, 2014

Carmelo Camacho Jr., 58. Visitation Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 5-9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, 60642. For further information 312-421-0936. Please join us in the mourning of our father Carmelo Camacho Jr. He was a great dad, grandfather, and father-in-law who we will miss dearly and never forget.

Mar 2, 2014

Dr. Sarah Beverly Gulley, of Chicago, passed away March 2, 2014, wife of Gerry Gulley, mother of Kristen Marquardt and Megan Sutherlin. A memorial service is planned for Friday, March 7, 2014, 10 a.m., at St. Xavier University, McDonough Chapel, 3700 W. 103rd St, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Xavier University C/O Dean Bev...

Mar 2, 2014

Walter Kuzmik, age 92. Beloved husband of Virginia, nee Laskowski; dear father of Gerri Angeromi, Debbie Owens, William (Donnie), Tony (Delfina), and Cathy (Glenn) Lempa. Also survived by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation Friday, March 7, 2014 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Prayer service at 5 p.m. For information 312-421-0936.

Feb 12, 2014

ERIC GRINER TARGOS, 26, lost his courageous battle with addiction on February 12, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. Born on February 22, 1987 in Chicago, Eric lived most of his life in Palm Harbor, Pinellas County, Florida with his mother, where he attended Tarpon Springs High School. He later attended Roosevelt University in Chicago. Eric's passion for fishing began as a...

Feb 7, 2014

Terrance Blake passed away February 7, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois after a long illness.

Terry was born on March 1, 1943 in Wahpeton, North Dakota to the late Ralph A. Kadechka and Alta Mary (Tisdel) Kadechka. He is survived by three sisters: Gayle Streff, Joyce Arar and Karol Kadechka.

Terry enlisted in the United States Marines. After...

Feb 3, 2014

We celebrate the joy that Patrick brought to our lives as we mark his untimely passing at the age of 54. Patrick was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and grew up in the nearby suburb of Mequon; he graduated from Homestead High School in 1977. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of Dayton, he took a job with the...

Jan 28, 2014

John Papandreou, age 87. Visitation Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642. For further information 312-421-0936.

Jan 16, 2014

Angeline Caliendo, age 89. Beloved wife of the late Rocco Caliendo; dear mother of James, Gemma DeVita, and Emil; loving grandmother of Anthony and Michael DeVita; great-grandmother of Anna Rose DeVita and Andrew Robert DeVita; fond sister of Maria Rogers, Frank Davolio, and the late Concetta Pacelli; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, January 20, 2014 9:30 a.m....

Jan 10, 2014

Eleanor Haggerty, age 81. Dear wife of the late Anthony Haggerty; loving mother of Catherine, Ann Marie, Edward, Ellen, John and the late Brian; fond grandmother of Nicole, Erin, Michael, Paul, Patrick, Meghan and Kaitlin; great-grandmother of Cori, Brian, Michael and Alice; sister of John and the late Edward. Visitation Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home,...

Jan 2, 2014

Joan Williams (nee Myatt) died peacefully on January 2, 2014 of natural causes after a brief illness, in Chicago, Illinois. Joan was born September 25, 1928 in Birch Creek, Minnesota, one of six children (siblings Peter, Ginger and the late Mary, Pauline, and Anne) to the late Peter and Rose(Karasiewicz) Myatt. She moved to Chicago, Illinois as a young woman...

Dec 30, 2013

Donald P. Palermini age 79. Retired C.P.D. Beloved husband of Gwen (nee Barden) Palermini; dear father of Joseph D. and Donald P. Jr. (Stacy), and the late William J. and John Paul; son of the late Joseph and Josephine Palermini. Visitation Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 3440 N. Central Ave. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m....

Dec 26, 2013

Santina B. Rubinelli, age 92, dearest sister of Joseph O. (Mary Jane) Rubinelli and the late Mario (Christene) Rubinelli; dear aunt of Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr., and the late Mario Rubinelli, Jr., devoted daughter of the late Calogero and Santa Rubinelli, and beloved godmother and "Aunt Sandy" to many. Sandy died peacefully on December 26, 2013, in the loving care...

Dec 14, 2013

Hal Brun, age 66. Lifetime partner for 30 years of Jeff Ginsberg (Columbia College Chicago); son of the late Harold and Eleanor (Fortmiller) Brun; fond brother of Barbara Brun and David (Trina) Brun. Graduate of Northwestern Illinois State University, Chicago. Masters Degree in Education from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Director of Special Education at New Trier High School, Director...

Dec 9, 2013

Sophie B. Szeszol (nee Stoklosa), age 90. Beloved wife of the late John; dear mother of John (Christine), Kathy (Tom) Hoban, Jane (Dennis) Mahoney, Jerry (Alicia), and Anne. Loving grandmother of 10: Michael, Daniel, Marissa, Paul, Robert, Jonathan, Jillian, Maria, Abigail and Lauren. Private Burial at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. 11:00 AM Memorial Mass on Friday, December 13 at St....