Obituaries

May 25, 2014

An advocate of justice, humble public servant and family stalwart Peter Damien Bormes, Esq. passed Saturday, May 25, 2014 at home surrounded by family and close friends. He was 53. As a lifelong Public Defender for Cook County, Peter loved the law faithfully and represented those who needed a voice of justice. A guest lecturer, avid White Sox fan a...

May 25, 2014

Claude P. Hubbard, age 85. Husband of Julie Heiden. Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N. State Street, Chicago, IL. 60610. Interment Calvary Cemetery, 301 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL. 60202. For further information 312-421-0936.

May 7, 2014

Marie J. Marzano, age 91. Dear sister of Florence (the late Daniel) Marcus and Irene (Chris) Seth; Aunt of Patricia Deganutti. Teacher at Chicago Public Schools for 40 years, active in public affairs, pianist and piano teacher. Visitation Friday 5-9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Family and friends will meet Saturday at Holy Name Cathedral, 735...

Apr 19, 2014

Joseph O. Rubinelli, age 97, loving husband of Mary Jane Rubinelli for over sixty years and devoted father of Joseph O. Rubinelli, Jr.; faithful son of the late Calogero and Santa Rubinelli and brother of the late Mario (Christene) Rubinelli and Santina B. Rubinelli; fond brother-in-law of Joseph A. (Bettina) Saccone, Jr., Gloria A. (Stephen) Morrall and Richard A. (Joan)...

Apr 13, 2014

Arthur M. Carnot, age 92, husband of the late Carolyn; dear father of Russell and Steve (Pam) Carnot; grandfather of Matt, Nick, and Meghan. Visitation Monday, April 21, 2014, 3-9 p.m. at Russo's Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL 60162 (Between Mannheim and Wolf Road). Family and friends will gather Tuesday at St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 545 South East...

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,...