Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Illinois

Serving Cook County & the Surrounding Areas

Walter R. Heffernan

Walter R. Heffernan

Mar 4, 2011

Walter R. Heffernan, age 56, beloved husband of Liz (nee Jorth), cherished father of Brian and John Heffernan, loving son of Geraldine and the late John F. Heffernan, treasured brother of Peni, Michael, Thomas (Mary) and Chris (Andy) Fassett and the late John, Jim, David and Bill (Sharon) Heffernan and brother-in-law of Karen Heffernan and Sue Jorth. He was the...

Lee G. Smith

Lee G. Smith

Feb 26, 2011

Lee G. Smith, age 52. Beloved husband of Christine; loving father of Jennifer and Athena; brother of Tom and Ken. Memorial Visitation Friday March 4, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Funeral Mass to follow at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St. (across from the funeral home) at 11...

Rosemary Bonamici

Rosemary Bonamici

Feb 23, 2011

Rosemary Bonamici nee Aquino, age 88. Beloved wife of the late Peter Bonamici; cherished mother of Darlene (Joe) Swiatek, Evelyn (Dell) Hermann, Peter (Lynda), Jeff (Sandra) and Vince (Theresa); dear grandmother of Gabriella, Petey, Ashley and Vinnie. A special thank you to mom's best friend and loving caretaker Charmen Thompson. Visitation Sunday 3 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home,...

Michael J. Blezien

Michael J. Blezien

Feb 12, 2011

Michael J. Blezien, beloved husband of the late Bernice nee Antolec; dear father of Michael (Barbara) and Kenneth (Cynthia); loving grandfather of Christopher, Kimberly and Jeffrey; brother of Mary Francis; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, Il 60056. Funeral service Thursday 10:30 a.m....

Irene S. Martin

Irene S. Martin

Feb 10, 2011

MARTIN, Irene Sybil Age 100, born Nov 7, 1910. Passed February 10, 2011. Irene was born in England. She resided in England, Canada, Brazil, Michigan, Mexico, Arizona and Illinois where she was active in community radio, TV, theatre and various choral groups. She was preceded in death by her parents, Danial and Ida Ashman and brother Bernard. She is survived...

William A. Clark

William A. Clark

Feb 8, 2011

William A. Clark, age 80, devoted husband and prince to Joan Clark (Overholt/Lauzon), loving daddy to Maureen (Richard) Semyck, Patti Clark, Julie Clark and Leslie (Rob) Piscia. Caring grandpa and poppa to Ariel, John, Joseph and Angela. Trusted friend, mentor, music lover and Acapulco pool pal to many. Proud member of the IBEW Local 134. Visitation Saturday, February 12, 2011,...

Helen Kluch

Helen Kluch

Feb 8, 2011

Helen Kluch nee Luberda, age 90. Beloved wife of the late John Kluch; fond sister of the late Rose (the late Stanley) Kowalewski, Andrew, John (the late Eleanor) Luberda, Stefanie, Stanley (the late Annie) Luberda, Julie (Chester) Arkus, Chester, Lillian, Edward and Ann. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. until the time...

Peter C. Juszczyk

Peter C. Juszczyk

Feb 7, 2011

Peter C. Juszczyk age 86. Devoted husband of the late Mary nee Tarantino, loving father of Janice (Richard) Nowacki, Thomas (Christine), George (Carol) and Judith (Dean) McCauley; caring grandfather of Karen, David, Dawn, Angela, Rebecca, Adam, Crystal, Brian, Lauren, Timothy and Kelly, great grandfather of 15. Fond brother of Walter (Grace)Juszczyk, Elizabeth (the late John) Mientus and Sophie (the late...

Marie T. Spizziri

Marie T. Spizziri

Jan 31, 2011

Marie T. Spizziri, nee Torcasso, age 78, dear mother of Wanda, James (Phyllis) Holt and Debbie (Brian) Stasior; loving grandmother of Heidi, Michelle, Eric, Hailey, Christa and Ashley; fond sister of Carmine, Thomas and Vincent (Marie) Torcasso; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Saturday...

Jan Stanislaw Szostak

Jan Stanislaw Szostak

Jan 15, 2011

Jan Stanislaw Szostak, age 65. Visitation Saturday, January 22, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass to follow at St. John Cantius Church, 825 N. Carpenter St.(across from the funeral home) at 11 a.m.. For further information 312-421-0936.

Mario R. Fernandez

Mario R. Fernandez

Jan 11, 2011

Mario R. Fernandez Father of Delia, Dora Maria, Yolanda, Darlene, Martha, Esther, Silvia, Guillermo and the late Mario; also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday January 13, 2011 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius Church, 825...

William K. Allen

William K. Allen

Jan 7, 2011

William K. Allen, age 78, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011. Loving husband and best friend of Norma; caring brother of the late Donald, Phillip, John and Marie; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 22 from 12 to 2 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Il. 60642. Retired employee of Com...

Margaret Mary Spellman

Margaret Mary Spellman

Jan 2, 2011

Margaret M. "Peg" Spellman, nee Kraft, age 90, beloved wife of the late John Patrick (CFD Bttn Chief), dear mother of Mary, Peggy Anne, John, Frank, and Eileen, loving grandmother of Rachel, fond sister of Virginia "Sis"(the late Jim) Loughman, and the late Joe (the late Eileen) Kraft. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, Jan. 7, 2011,...

Ota Kratochvil

Ota Kratochvil

Dec 26, 2010

Ota Kratochvil, age 82, beloved husband of Cherylnn nee Sherman; dear father of James, Anna, and Danny; fond brother of Vera, Zdena and Eva; loving uncle of Bryce, Amy, Claire, Kendra, and Shannon; grandfather of Andrea, Claudio, Marina, Lauren, Eva and Daniela. Memorial Service Sunday, January 2, 2011, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago...

Joseph F. Gulick

Joseph F. Gulick

Dec 21, 2010

Joseph F. Gulick, age 92, beloved husband of Bernice nee Daniel; dear father of Daniel (Carol) Gulick, and Joyce (William Sr.) Behnke; loving grandfather of William Jr., Audra, and Kristin; great-grandfather of three. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. John Cantius...

Rev. Stephen M. Gira

Rev. Stephen M. Gira

Dec 6, 2010

Rev. Stephen M. Gira, C.R., 59 years of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on December 6, 2010. He was born July 19, 1951, in Chicago, IL. He is the son of Erwin and the late Theresa (Grzechowiak) Gira. Fr. Gira was a member of the Congregation of the Resurrection, and was the Parochial Vicar at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia,...

Mary Dicosola

Mary Dicosola

Nov 27, 2010

Mary Dicosola, age 58. Dear wife of Felix Dicosola. Memorial visitation Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W. Chicago Avenue. For further information 312-421-0936.

Norman F. Pridgen Iii

Norman F. Pridgen Iii

Nov 18, 2010

Norman F. Pridgen III, age 30, beloved son of Norman F., Jr. and Mamie Pridgen; dear brother of Aleasha Washington, Margaret, and Shawn Pridgen; uncle to Shelton and Shawn Washington and Octavious, Selina and Alisa White; and dear friend to many. Visitation Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral Chapel, 30 E. Superior St.,Chicago. Funeral Mass to...

Mary Juszczyk

Mary Juszczyk

Nov 18, 2010

Mary Juszczyk nee Tarantino, age 86, devoted wife of Peter, loving mother of Janice (Richard) Nowacki, Thomas (Christine) Juszczyk, George (Carol) Juszczyk, and Judith (Dean) McCauley. Caring grandmother of Karen, David, Dawn, Angela, Rebecca, Adam, Crystal, Brian, Lauren, Timothy and Kelly, great-grandmother of 15. Dear sister-in-law of Walter (Grace) Juszczyk, Elizabeth (the late John) Mientus, and Sophie (the late Ted)...

Ruby South

Ruby South

Nov 13, 2010

Ruby South (nee Mowery), age 76, wife of the late Loren R. South, beloved mother of Dianne Patterson, Jeffrey and the late Carey and Faron, beloved grandmother of Alyssa and Melissa Pastterson, Taryn and Delaine South and the late Kristopher Luke Patterson, fond sister of Harold Mowery, Carolyn (Bill) DeLaughter and David Scott, fond aunt of nieces and nephews and...