Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois
Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas
Leonel Alvarez Sotelo
Aug 30, 2013
Leonel Alvarez Sotelo, age 67. Husband of Nora R. Moya; loving father of Miguel, Jennifer, Leo Jr., and the late Filadelfo; dear grandfather of Harmony Rose, Natalie, Andy, and Giovanni; brother of Maria, Hilda, Viliulfo, Rogelio, Felipe and the late Miguel; uncle to countless beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, September 2, 2013, 2-6 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...
Joseph M. Taaffe
Aug 19, 2013
Joseph M. Taaffe Jr., Dearest father of Matthew (Lisa), Mark (Kathy Galvin), Maura, Terence, Denise (Bob) Hannigan, John (Kathy), Annette (Chris) Eames, Peter, Mary Grace, and Diane (Brian) Mark. Beloved grandfather of 21, former husband of the late Marilyn (Hanrahan). Fond brother of Shelia Reynolds, John, Anne Mills, and the late Mary Lenore O'Brien. Uncle to many, and long-time dearest...
Kevin F. Flynn
Aug 12, 2013
Kevin Flynn, 46, of Lincoln Park died suddenly August 12 while bicycling near his family's vacation home in Harbor Country, Michigan. Kevin was born May 29, 1967, in Hinsdale to Donald F. and Beverly Flynn. He graduated from Marquette University where he was a member of the "Golf" college team. In 1995 he married Susan Farley, and together they have...
Eileen Mcmanamon
Aug 2, 2013
Eileen McManamon, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Peter McManamon; dear mother of Kevin and Marie; devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews; loving friend of many. Visitation Monday, August 5, 2013 at Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 N. Lakewood from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des...
John Heeger
Jul 22, 2013
John Heeger, age 58. Visitation Monday, July 29, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60642. Interment Private. For further information 312-421-0936. Donations may be made to Medical Aid Project, 5104 N. Broadway, Chicago, Illinois 60640, 773-314-6888, www.medicalaidproject.org.
Robert B. Castillo
Jul 16, 2013
Robert "Bob" Castillo, age 68, of Chicago, Illinois, died suddenly July 15, 2013, at his home. He was born December 28, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Zenaida and Benito Castillo. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Diane, his cherished daughters Christina and Dione, his 3 granddaughters Maya, Sabrina and Hailey; loving in-laws Sybil and Edwin Garber; 3 sisters Beatrice,...
Peggy Ann Lach
Jul 15, 2013
Peggy Ann Lach, age 63, passed away Monday July 15, 2013 in Murphysboro, Illinois. Dear wife of Norman L. Lach; Mother of Nick of Murphysboro, Illinois and Norman Michael of Alabama. Visitation Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Kolbus Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins, Chicago, IL. 60656. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Monica Church, 5136 N....
Lambertus "Ben" Hendericks
Jul 2, 2013
Lambertus "Ben" Hendericks. Loving husband of Peggy; dear father of Russell (Lynn), Anna Marie (Joseph) Tiller, and the late Lambert (Carol) and Subrena. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, sisters, a brother, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Visitation Friday, 4-9 at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave. Funeral Saturday 8 a.m. from the funeral home to St....
Elaine Lechowski
Jun 27, 2013
Elaine Lechowski, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Albin J. Lechowski; fond sister of the late James (Betty) Ruszkowski; devoted aunt of many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, June 29, 2013, 9-10:30 A.M. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Funeral Mass to follow at 11 A.M. at St. John Cantius...
Vicki Stunard Shepherd
Jun 25, 2013
Vicki Stunard Shepherd, age 52. Beloved wife of the late James Miles Shepherd II; dear mother of Sydney and the late James Miles Shepherd III; daughter of Eugene W. and Joan Stunard; sister of Laura (James) Kutill, Walter E. (Shelley R.) Stunard; aunt of James, Christopher, Wesley, Ryan and Riley. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, July...
Lillian D. Buday
Jun 11, 2013
Lillian D. Buday, age 95, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Services will be held at Memorial Garden Cemetery, 2501 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights, IL. 60004 on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at 11 a.m. For further info call 312-421-0936.
James Leonard Boever
Jun 4, 2013
James Leonard Boever, age 83. Son of the late Anton and Magdalena (nee Seiler) Boever; brother of Lorraine Koch, and the late Richard (Jane) and Robert (Louise) Boever; uncle and godfather to many. Visitation Saturday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago Illinois, 60642. Funeral Mass to follow at St. John Cantius...
Robert George Cann
May 29, 2013
Robert George "Bobby" Cann, 26, of Chicago, died Wednesday, May 29. Bobby was born Jan. 21, 1987, in Concord, NH, the son of David N. and Maria B. (Santini) Cann. He graduated in 2005 from John Stark Regional High School, where he played lacrosse, ran cross country and indoor track, and participated in clubs and theater. Bobby graduated summa cum...
Luba Buchwak
May 24, 2013
Luba Buchwak, age 66, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Beloved wife of Jerzy Buchwak; dear mother of Priscilla (Kris) Benson, Stephen "Johnny", and Kelly; Loving grandmother of Krissa, Jessie, Sophia, Samantha, and Nicholas. Visitation Thursday 4 to 9 p.m. with a parastas (wake service) at 7:30 p.m at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Friday, 9...
Elsie M. Poleck
May 20, 2013
Elsie M. Poleck, 87, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013 in Champaign, Illinois. Elsie Poleck was born July 19, 1925 in Norge, Virginia the daughter of Halsted and Hannah Berner. Elsie grew up in Chicago, IL and later lived for many years in Elgin, IL. and most recently in Champaign, IL. She married the late Eugene J. Poleck on January...
Michael N. Shallow
May 9, 2013
Michael N. Shallow, age 95, eldest son of the late John and Leonida (Biever) Shallow; dear brother of the late Clarence (Eileen), John (Florence) and Leo (Barbara); uncle of David Shallow and Mary (Shallow) Tipton. He is survived by John's wife, Patricia Shallow. He was the fond uncle of Carole (Dennis) Sendziol, John (Jeanne) Shallow, Thomas (Peg) Shallow, Dennis (Ayako)...
Dorothy L. Conger
May 6, 2013
Dorothy Louise Conger, a longtime Chicago resident, died peacefully in her home on Monday, May 6th. Born on Valentine's Day in Ottumwa, Iowa, she moved to Chicago at the age of eighteen. Mrs. Conger devoted over 70 years to many of Chicago's charity organizations. She was a founding member of the Women's Board of the Arthritis Association, serving twice as...
Suzette Nowak
Apr 21, 2013
Suzette Nowak, Funeral Wednesday, April 24,2013, at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter St., Chicago, Illinois, 60642. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Eden Cemetery in Schiller Park. For further information 312-421-0936
Boleslaw Sienkiel
Apr 18, 2013
Boleslaw Sienkiel, age 91, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Maria nee Malatino. Family and friends will gather at Maryhill Cemetery, 8600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, IL 60714 for an interment service on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. For further info 312-421-0936.
Sarah Anne Brennan
Apr 12, 2013
Sarah Anne Brennan nee Cahill, age 77. Beloved wife of the late James Joseph Brennan; dear mother of Mary (Eliot) May, Joseph (Dana), Michael (Katherine), and Catherine (Michael) Haarvei; loving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of three; fond sister of Jerome (Mary) Cahill, Michael (Joan) Cahill, and the late Mary Carlson. Visitation Monday 5-8 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056...


