Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

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...

Anna Bereza

Anna Bereza

Apr 11, 2013

Anna Bereza, age 96. Visitation Saturday 8:30 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642. Service at Ss. Volodymyr & Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, IL. For further info 312-421-0936.

Vera Kuszniruk

Vera Kuszniruk

Apr 6, 2013

Vera Kuszniruk, age 87. Beloved wife of Ostap. Visitation Tuesday Noon at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 300 E. Army Trail Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Service 1:00 p.m. Interment St. Andrew Cemetery.

Roger Joseph Ebert

Roger Joseph Ebert

Apr 4, 2013

Roger Joseph Ebert, passed away Thursday, April 4th, 2013. Beloved husband of Chaz. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday, April 8th, 2013 at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60611. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Ebert Foundation c/o Northern Trust, 50 S. La Salle St., Chicago,IL 60603. For...

Susan Walsh Miller

Susan Walsh Miller

Apr 2, 2013

Susan Walsh Miller, age 66, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Loren R. Miller III; dear mother of Kate, Maureen, and the late Marcy; fond sister of Sheila Burgess. A graduate of Boston College, Lynch School of Education and earned a Master of Science in Accounting from Roosevelt University. A long time teacher of mathematics at Columbia...

Daniel M. Jancula

Daniel M. Jancula

Mar 17, 2013

Daniel M. Jancula, age 63, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013. Dear husband of Eugenia nee Wasylyna; beloved son of Daniel and Helen Jancula; step-father of Denise, Jillian, and Lorie; grandfather of Emily, Quinn, Aiden, and Erika; brother of Ronnie (Candie) and Tom (Frances) Jancula. Memorial visitation Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5-9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W....