Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Marian Webb Shaw

Marian Webb Shaw

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...

Carmelo Camacho Jr.

Carmelo Camacho Jr.

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.

Sarah Beverly Gulley

Sarah Beverly Gulley

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...

Walter Kuzmik

Walter Kuzmik

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.

Eric Griner Targos

Eric Griner Targos

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...

Terrance Kadechka Blake

Terrance Kadechka Blake

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...

Patrick James Schieble

Patrick James Schieble

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...

John Papandreou

John Papandreou

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.

Angeline Caliendo

Angeline Caliendo

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....

Eleanor Haggerty

Eleanor Haggerty

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,...

Joan Williams

Joan Williams

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...

Donald P. Palermini

Donald P. Palermini

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....

Santina B. Rubinelli

Santina B. Rubinelli

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...

Harold Robert Brun

Harold Robert Brun

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...

Sophie B. Szeszol

Sophie B. Szeszol

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....

Ronald S. Wos

Ronald S. Wos

Dec 9, 2013

Ronald S. Wos, fell asleep in the Lord, at home December 9, 2013, The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Ron (called Stanlisauce because of his Polish middle name) was born Feburary 21, 1938 at 5210 S. Hermitage, Chicago. Devoted parents were Frank Wos Sr. and Theresa Szkolny Wos. Ron was the last of five children, and was predeceased by parents...

Alice M. Nykaza

Alice M. Nykaza

Dec 8, 2013

Alice M. Nykaza (nee Gonka), age 76. Beloved wife of the late Edwin; dear mother of Jeffrey, Celeste (John) Jend, and James (Laura); loving grandmother of Brian, Andrew, Matthew and Samson; aunt of Brian and Mark; fond sister-in-law of Gerald (Adelle) Nykaza. Visitation Friday 4-9 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Saturday 9 a.m. from...

Jane Gura

Jane Gura

Dec 6, 2013

Jane Gura, nee Olef. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Gura; loving mother of Cindy (Rocco) Clesceri and John Gura; dear grandmother of Bob (Martha), Courtney and Holly; fond great-grandmother of Bobby and Sammy; sister of Leonard and the late Irwin. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Funeral Wednesday 9:15...

M. Therese Southgate, M.D.

M. Therese Southgate, M.D.

Nov 22, 2013

Dr. Therese (Terry) Southgate is survived by her brother Clair (Marie) of San Diego, CA; dear nieces Therese (Dan) Southgate Fellbaum; grand nephews and nieces, Tom, Marc, and Claire of Valencia, CA; also Susan (Dan) Southgate Johnson and grand nieces, Audrey, Lucy, and Gracie of San Jose, CA. She was predeceased by her parents Clair and Josephine Southgate. Burial is...

Barbara A. Cook

Barbara A. Cook

Nov 19, 2013

Barbara "Ara" Cook (nee Morrin) beloved wife of James Cook and loving grandmother of Amanda Mueller passed away on November 19. Devoted daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve Morrin. Visitation will be at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel Friday, November 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Name Cathedral on Saturday, November...