Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Leonel Alvarez Sotelo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...