Lucila Sandoval
Jun 8, 2024
Lucila M. Sandoval. Visitation Saturday, June 15th from 8:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at Holy Name Cathedral, 30 East Superior Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Free parking for Holy Name Cathedral is available at 14 West Superior Street (between Dearborn Street and State Street)....
Cleaster Gay
Jun 6, 2024
Cleaster Gay (nee Patterson), age 73. Dear mother of Aaron James Gaye and Nyree D. Gaye; loving "Nana" to Tegan Katherine Gaye, Nynenah Antonia Gaye, Unique King James, and Caleb Jeffery James Gaye; beloved sister of Betti J. Patterson, Lillie M. Byrd, Charles E. Patterson, David L. Patterson, Joseph G. Patterson, the late Clarence Patterson, and the late Ethel...
Bita Buenrostro
May 21, 2024
On May 21, 2024 the world became a little darker as Bita Buenrostro took her final breath, surrounded by her loving family. The sun rose and the world welcomed Bita in 1973, a day the world became a little bit brighter. Bita lived a full and beautiful life, filled with laughter. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed....
Kelley H. Lynch
May 17, 2024
Kelley H. Lynch. The best mother that her three boys (Liam, Hugh, and Teddy) could ever hope to have. She was the epitome of a giving mother in life, teacher of tough moments, friend in shared joy, or mentor in life's lessons.
Kelley grew up in Lenexa, Kansas and formed lifelong...
Margaret “Peggy” Ricklefs
May 11, 2024
Margaret "Peggy" Ricklefs, nee Schmidt, age 85. Beloved wife of Marv Ricklefs; dear mother of Cheri (Steve) Obendorf, Steve (Roberta) Ricklefs, Tricia (Jon) Norris, and the late Lori Ricklefs; loving grandmother of Kyle (Rebecca) Obendorf, Kenny Obendorf, Lori Obendorf, Daniel Obendorf, Stefanie (Eric) Danwin, Chris (Brittany) Ricklefs, Tori (Nathan) Iwanski, and Kristin (Dave) Hardy; great-grandmother of Anna Obendorf, Mary...
Helen Pitou Pottage
Apr 27, 2024
Helen Pitou Pottage, age 94, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 following a brief illness. Born in New York City in 1930 to the late Helen and late John Pitou, Helen relocated with her family including her brother the late John Pitou to the Chicago area where she spent the rest of her long and happy life. In...
Jonathan Muse
Apr 9, 2024
Jonathan "Jon" Muse, age 61, passed away in Chicago, Illinois on April 9, 2024.
An Emmy-award-winning film editor, Jon attended Chicago Latin School and Choate, and graduated from UCLA. He was dearly loved by colleagues, friends, and family.
He is survived by his parents, Norman and Lois Muse of Longboat Key, FL., and Chicago, IL....
Kenneth “Uncle Kenny” Menclewicz
Mar 22, 2024
Kenneth "Uncle Kenny" Menclewicz, age 78. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Ken Menclewicz.
Ken's life was enriched by the deep bonds he formed with his friends, who became his chosen family. He is survived by Jean Greenberg; Kimberly (Joe) Greenberg-Rossi, and their three children; Christine and Weislaw Siodlarz; Hilda and Coby Grissom,...
Michael Murphy
Feb 26, 2024
Michael Murphy. The heavenly gates opened on February 26, 2024, to welcome our beloved son, father, brother, and uncle. Mike will always be remembered for his big smile and his sense of humor. His greatest joy in life was spending time with family, friends and participating in and watching sports. We'll always remember Mike for his love of Notre...
Joseph J. Butler
Feb 13, 2024
Joseph J. Butler, age 80, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024, following an extended battle with Myotonia Disorder. Joe was born in 1943, to a large and loving Irish family. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Nora Butler (nee Crean) for 48 years. Loving son of the late Judge Joseph and Mary Butler;...
Catherine "Rina" Fedele
Jan 14, 2024
Catherine "Rina" Fedele, 94, of Chicago, passed away January 14, 2024. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Giovanni Rocco Fedele, parents and her siblings, Domenico, Carmela and Esterina. She is survived by only daughter Maria; grandsons Jim (Molly), Jon (Courtney), and Jeff (RJ); great-grandchildren Rocco, Henry, and Thea. Catherine was surrounded daily by her loving...
William "Bill" T. Hjorth
Jan 13, 2024
William "Bill" T. Hjorth, 86, of Chicago, passed away in his residence on January 13, 2024. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren over the past several months.
Born on May 14, 1937, in St. Paul Minnesota, to the late William and Alice (McGreevy) Hjorth. He was the husband of the late Jeanne A. (Calu) Hjorth...
Luis R. Munoz
Jan 13, 2024
Luis R. Munoz. Family and friends will meet Friday, January 19, 2024, at St. John Cantius Church, 825 North Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois 60642 for a 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Interment Ascension Catholic Cemetery, Libertyville, Illinois.
For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Fr. Ramon “Ray” Dompke, C.Ss.R.
Jan 7, 2024
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Ramon "Ray" Dompke, C.Ss.R., who died unexpectedly on January 7, 2024 at the rectory of St. Michael Church in Old Town, Chicago – where he was baptized exactly 85 years ago, on January 8, 1939. A generous Redemptorist with a ready smile and a loving spirit, Fr. Ray was...
David H. Marutzky
Dec 31, 2023
David H. Marutzky, age 69. Dear father of David E. Marutzky; fond brother of William F. Marutzky; beloved husband of the late Barbara.
Family and friends will meet on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Old St. Patrick's Church, 700 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661 for a 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass. Parking is available in the building...
Janice Jenkins
Dec 29, 2023
Janice (Manns) Jenkins, 91, died peacefully on December 29, 2023, at her Chicago home. She lived two full and fulfilling lives, first as an amazing and dearly loved mother of five, then later as an esteemed professor of electrical engineering.
Born in Flint, Michigan, the middle of three daughters of Earl (1902-1972) and Janice Richards (1909-2000) Manns,...
John F. Curran
Dec 28, 2023
John F. Curran, age 89. Beloved husband of Sally Acker and the late Colette; loving father of Susan Curran, Julie (Kevin) Gildea, and John (Patricia) Curran; proud grandfather of Scott, Nicollette, Emily, John, and Elizabeth; son of the late John and Jule Curran.
Teacher and school psychologist for CPS for 35 years. Naval Veteran.
Family...
Ephraim Reyes
Dec 11, 2023
Ephraim Reyes, 83, of Chicago, died peacefully December 11, 2023, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Evelyn; children Eileen (Ryan) Lash, Eric (Rebecca Maughan) Reyes and Earl (Sasha) Reyes; grandchildren Cara Reyes, Mahal Reyes, Simon Reyes and Elaine Reyes; and his siblings: sister Fe, sister Miriam, brother Jerson and brother...
Jesus G. Rodriguez
Nov 28, 2023
Jesus G. Rodriguez, beloved father and grandfather, of Chicago, Illinois, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the age of 77.
He was born in México in 1946 and raised in San Luis Potosí. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 18 and was proud to gain citizenship in...
Eugenio Pacelli Pujals
Nov 18, 2023
Eugenio Pacelli Pujals y Muñiz
La Habana, Cuba October 9, 1958 - November 18, 2023
Parents Pedro Pablo Pujals y Hernández Graziella María Muñiz vda. de Pujals
Pacelli is preceded in death by his father, Pedro Pablo Pujals; paternal grandparents, Enrique Pujals and Magdalena Hernández; maternal grandparents, Manuel Muñiz and María Cristina del...
