Barbara “Bobbie” A. Scalise
Apr 9, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" A. Scalise, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter.
Dear mother of Stacy (Joey Lupi) Scalise; loving grandmother of Alexis (Brandon) Logan; loving great-grandmother of Ivy Grace Logan; devoted daughter of the late Ivan and Yvonne Cedarwall; fond sister of Bill (Debbie) Davis and the late...
Dr. Joseph B. Nienaltowski
Apr 5, 2025
Dr. Joseph B. Nienaltowski, age 79, passed away peacefully and bravely on April 5, 2025 surrounded by those he loved, who also loved him dearly. He will be held dearly in our hearts forever.
Joe is survived by his loving wife of 57 years and his "angel" Charlotte Nienaltowski (Giunti), his loving daughter Erica Madden (Nienaltowski), admiring...
Sylvia Robertson
Apr 4, 2025
Sylvia Robertson, beloved mother, wife, and advisor, died on April 4, 2025. She was born in East Spencer, North Carolina, in 1952. At her death, she resided in Chicago, her home for forty years. She is preceded in death by her daughter Alyson Robertson, her parents George and Zerma Robertson, and her sister Megan Robertson Walck. She is survived...
Mary M. Kraychy
Apr 1, 2025
Mary Kraychy, age 94, passed away April 1, 2025, accompanied by family members and aided by Sacraments of the Catholic Church. Her husband of 66 years, Stephen Kraychy, preceded her in death.
She was born in Chesterton, Indiana to Peter Mills and Nancy Miller and is survived by her three children, Kathleen, James, and Susan, as well...
Timothy J. Reilly
Mar 16, 2025
Timothy J. Reilly, age 67. Fond brother of Edward (Sandra) and the late Mary Joan Reilly; loving uncle of Eamon, Cristin, Kyle, and the late Kelly Ann; devoted son of the late Edward and Johanna (nee Riordan) Reilly.
He was a devout Catholic, well-traveled, and held a doctorate in education from Loyola University.
Visitation Thursday,...
Donald Moline
Mar 11, 2025
Donald Moline died at the age of 85 on March 11, 2025, in Iowa City, Iowa, following a brave struggle with cancer. Born in 1939, in Fort Worth, Texas, Donald graduated from Hartt College of Music at the University of Hartford. He earned a master's degree at Indiana University. He was a cellist in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO)...
Brian Willard Babcock, Sr.
Feb 21, 2025
Brian Willard Babcock Sr., 63, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born in Birmingham, Michigan, to Janet and Paul Babcock, Brian demonstrated a natural talent for sports from an early age. He spent much of his childhood at Oakland Hills Country Club, where he cultivated a passion for competition....
Maria V. Przepiorka
Feb 17, 2025
Maria V. Przepiorka, nee Drapinska, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Roman S. Przepiorka; dear mother of Roman T. Przepiorka; devoted daughter of the late Wladyslaw and Zofia (nee Michalak) Drapinski; fond sister of the late Irena Sobolewska.
Visitation Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago...
Katherine Royston Wos
Feb 17, 2025
Kathy passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at the age of 83.
Kathy was born in 1942, to Mary and Herbert Royston. She is predeceased in death by her parents Herb and Mary as well as her brother Herbie and husband Ron Wos. She is survived by her son Matt, brothers Le and Bill, nieces Christina,...
Anne Foley
Feb 11, 2025
Anne Foley, nee Connor, passed away peacefully at her home on February 11, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Foley, and her beloved sister Clare Connor and brother John Connor. Anne is also survived by many loving cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her older brother Tim Connor and her parents, Jack and...
Virginia E. O'Connor
Feb 6, 2025
Virginia E. O'Connor, age 90, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
She was born in Delavan, Wisconsin and was raised in the neighboring town of Sharon, located in Walworth County of Wisconsin. She later moved to North State Parkway in Chicago, where she spent almost sixty (60) years of her...
Donald George Kirincic
Feb 4, 2025
Donald George Kirincic, 89, of Palos Heights, IL, and Sarasota, FL, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida. Don split his time between Palos Heights and his second home in Sarasota, where he spent over 50 years creating fond memories.
He was born in 1935, at Holy Cross Hospital in...
Olivia Clarke
Jan 15, 2025
Olivia Clarke, age 46, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
She is survived by her sister Meagan (Raymond); cherished niece Violet and nephew Elijah; and supported by numerous close friends. Olivia was preceded in death by her mother Maureen Clarke.
Family and friends will meet Wednesday, January 22,...
Richard T. Godfrey
Jan 11, 2025
His magical life has drawn to a close for 91 year old Richard T. Godfrey, with a wonderful high achieving family across the globe, recipient of international and national recognitions, meeting with presidents and other world leaders, initiator of economic developments with thousands of jobs, wide ranging adventures from para-sailing in Acapulco to deep sea snorkeling at Molokini and...
Joseph Martinez
Jan 11, 2025
Joseph Martinez, age 62. Devoted son of the late Teodoro and Magdalena Martinez; fond Brother of Jerry (Patty) Martinez; uncle to Teodoro, Dominic, and Ray.
Visitation Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Family and friends will meet on Thursday, January 16, 2025,...
Suu Dang Nguyen
Jan 5, 2025
Suu Dang Nguyen. With heartfelt sorrow and faith in the promise of eternal life, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mama Suu on January 5, 2025, at the age of 86.
Mama Suu, born in Vientiane, Laos, in 1938, was the youngest and only daughter among six siblings. Her life was a testament to grace,...
Jesús Mercado
Dec 25, 2024
Jesús Mercado, age 97. Beloved husband of Maria Machuca Mercado; dear father of Jesús Manuel Mercado, Martin (Katie Tapert Mercado) Mercado, and the late Antonio Mercado; loving grandfather of Antoine Jesús Mercado, James Michael Mercado, Vanessa Cristal Mercado, Voltaire Antonio Mercado, Madalaina Fe Mercado, Jorge Mercado, Javier Mercado, Rosali Mercado; great-grandfather of Isis Anderson, Aliya Flores, Javier Andres Mercado;...
Georgia M. Speck
Dec 17, 2024
Georgia M. Speck passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. She experienced a very rapid deterioration in general health and had been in hospice care for three days prior to death.
She was born in Pittsburgh in 1936 to Miriam (nee Moore) and Thomas Morgan. She grew up in Franklin, largely under the care...
John L. Huston
Dec 13, 2024
John L. Huston, Chicago, IL, passed away on December 13, 2024.
John was born in 1944 and spent his childhood on a general livestock and grain farm in Roseville, IL. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Education and upon graduation received the Coultas Memorial Award as Outstanding Senior in the...
Marilyn J. Criss
Dec 8, 2024
Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Miss Marilyn June Criss, age 96, native of Indiana, and 70-year resident of Chicago, passed away on December 8, 2024. She was born in Coalmont, Indiana.
Proud of her small-town beginnings and her family, with aunts she would describe as the 'Martha Stewarts' of their time, Miss Criss showed incredible elegance, ingenuity, skill,...
