Obituaries

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)...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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,...

Dec 8, 2024

Mary Alice O'Toole.

Family and friends will meet Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1107 North Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois 60610 for a 10:00 a.m. Visitation followed by a 11:00 a.m. Funeral Mass. A livestream of the Funeral Mass is available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/icsjparish .

In lieu of flowers, donations...

Dec 3, 2024

Albert Brooks Friedman passed away suddenly at the age of 83 on December 3, 2024. His was a  life well lived with a maverick spirit. Graduate of DePaul Law School and sworn in on April 14, 1964. Loved the practice of law  for over 60 years. Involved with the Jewish United Appeal and served in the United States Coast...

Nov 20, 2024

James David "J.D." Lipa, 61, of New Lenox, IL., former longtime resident of Chicago, IL., reunited with our Lord Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

James was born in 1963, in Brook, IN., to Margaret Goff-Suter and James Lipa.

J.D. grew up in Indiana but later moved to Illinois, where he made his home in Chicago. James...

Nov 19, 2024

Dr. Edward (Ed) Daniel Gometz, 47, of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully due to complications from Acute Myeloid Leukeumia on November 19, 2024. Ed leaves behind his beloved wife, Shannon Lightner-Gometz and their children Juliana (14) and Gabriel (11).

Born in Kansas, Ed was the son of Dr. Modesto Gometz, and Nilda (Aranda) Gometz who were originally...

Nov 11, 2024

Dr. John Karrat, 82, passed away on November 11, 2024, while a patient at the Northwestern University Hospital. John was predeceased by his parents Nayef and Minnie Karrat. He was born and raised in Utica, NY. He graduated from St. Francis De Sales High School then attended the University of Buffalo. After graduating from college, he attained his medical...