Amelia Konopacki Lewis
Nov 13, 2023
Amelia Konopacki Lewis: A Life Celebrated
Amelia Konopacki Lewis, a cherished soul whose laughter and love knew no bounds, passed away at the age of 83. Born in Jackson, Michigan in 1940. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and later, attended Jackson College and the University of Michigan, where she met Hugh Lewis. Together,...
Thomas R. Eisenbart
Nov 12, 2023
Thomas R. Eisenbart, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023, surrounded by his family. Tom was a loving husband to Karen; devoted father to Valerie (John S. Ferrari) and Matthew; doting grandfather to Clark, Parker, and Briar; dedicated son of the late Richard and Germaine (nee Voss) Eisenbart; dear brother to Daniel, James, Robert, and Julia; caring...
Dr. Sarmed George Elias
Nov 1, 2023
Dr. Sarmed George Elias MD passed away at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on November 1, 2023, with his loving wife, Elizabeth, by his side.
Sarmed was granted grace to pass peacefully on All Saint's Day, a day in the Catholic faith that honors and celebrates all the church saints. A devout Catholic, Sarmed was called home by Jesus...
Henry James Behan
Nov 1, 2023
Henry James Behan. Beloved son of Alexandra (nee Niebrugge) and Matthew Behan; dearest grandson of Beata and Keith Niebrugge, and Sara and Michael Behan; dearest nephew of Paulina Niebrugge, Natalia Niebrugge, Jacob Niebrugge, Kait (nee Behan) and Ryan Vaughan; dearest cousin of Shannon and John Vaughan.
Henry was born on October 28, 2023, and passed away peacefully...
Michael E. Murphy
Oct 22, 2023
Michael E. Murphy, age 87, beloved husband of Adele (nee Kasupski) Murphy; dear father of Leslie (William) Barker, Glenn (Laura Kane) Murphy, and Christopher (Eileen) Murphy; loving grandfather of Laura Barker, Zachary Barker, Lauren Murphy, Olivia Murphy, Frances Murphy, Mary Curran Murphy, and Emmett Murphy. Mike was a proud graduate of Boston College and received an MBA from Harvard...
Kathleen “Katie” Kennicott
Oct 13, 2023
Kathleen "Katie" Kennicott passed away on October 13, 2023, at the age of 86 from complications related to heart failure.
Katie is survived by her husband, Harrison "Red" Kennicott, her children Laura Kennicott, William (Debra), Stephen (Penny), David (Sara) and Sarah Weidemann (Joseph) also 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson, along with her three...
Mary Therese Nolan
Sep 5, 2023
There is nothing that can equal the treasure of so many shared memories… Antoine De Saint-Exupéry
Mary Therese Nolan, 59, of Chicago, Illinois passed away suddenly in late August, 2023. She was born in 1964 in Eugene, Oregon to William and Margaret Nolan. Mary Therese, better known as Therese, was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt,...
Walter J. Zaba
Sep 4, 2023
Walter J. Zaba, age 76. Husband of the late Anna; father of John W. Zaba.
Visitation Thursday, September 7, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Original Rago Brothers Funeral Homes (Irving Park Road), 7751 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60634. Funeral Service Friday, September 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at The Original Rago...
John "Jack" Higgins
Aug 5, 2023
John "Jack" Higgins peacefully left us on August 5, 2023 at the age 81 with his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary by his side. He is also survived by his children, Ann, John (Beth), Sheila (Tom), and Susan (Bryan); his grandchildren, Maggie, Tom, Katie, Abbey, Riley, Emily, Danny, Addison, and Spencer; and his sister, Susan (Ron). His parents,...
Most Rev. John R. Manz
Jul 15, 2023
Archdiocesan Bishop, Most Rev. John R. Manz, Dies Manz was former pastor of St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish and auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Archdiocese of Chicago
Most Rev. John R. Manz, auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Archdiocese of Chicago and former pastor of St. Agnes of Bohemia Parish on Central Park Avenue in Chicago,...
Maria Pilar Tollinche
Jun 25, 2023
Maria Pilar Tollinche, age 81, passed peacefully on June 25, 2023, surrounded by her five children and wonderful caregivers. Maria was pre-deceased by her loving husband of 37 years, Ret. Col. Charles R. Tollinche, MD. Maria was the beloved mother of Maria (Joe) Reed of Lewes, DE, Charles (Denise) Tollinche of Chicago, IL, Luis (Peter Meyer) Tollinche of Cleveland,...
Stanley "Stas" Edward Sopala
Jun 22, 2023
Stanley "Stas" Edward Sopala, age 86, died peacefully on June 22, 2023. He is survived by his brother Walter Sopala; his sister-in-law Alice Sopala; 7 nieces and nephews who loved him dearly - Renee (Joseph) Duran, Laurence (Roxana), Joseph (Sara), Michelle, Eve (Toni Guitart), Daniel (Briana), and Marie (Brad) Nordeng. He is preceded in death by his parents Stanley...
Roy Paul Roth
Jun 12, 2023
Roy Paul Roth, age 71. Beloved husband and best friend of Barbara Bernhardt-Roth; brother-in-law of Jo Bernhardt (Ralph Topinka), Ann Bernhardt (Bizhan Sheikholeslami), Paul (Jodi) Bernhardt, and Jim (Dawn) Bernhardt; uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Roy was a lover of Golden Retrievers who raised 10 Goldens. Roy was an avid international traveler with Barb and a...
Charles A. Brizzolara
Jun 7, 2023
Charles A. Brizzolara, age 93. Husband of Audree (nee Doyle) Brizzolara; son of the late Ralph and Florence (nee Hurley) Brizzolara; brother of Nancy (the late William) Lorenz and the late Robert (Carol) Brizzolara; uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Charles was the former Vice-President and General Counsel of Walter E. Heller International Corporation, former Vice-President and...
Terry Niccoli-Barry
Jun 3, 2023
Terry Niccoli-Barry, age 68. Beloved and wonderful wife of Stephan; dear and caring mother of Thomas (Elizabeth) and Michael (Becky); loving grandmother of Brendan; devoted and loved daughter of the late Anthony and June Niccoli; fond and loving sister of the late Sherry Vikeras. Member of The Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, The Pastel Painters of Chicago,...
Mary Nell Bohm
May 23, 2023
Mary Nell Bohm, nee Crowe, an 84-year-old world traveler passed upon her final voyage after a valiant cancer fight on May 23, 2023.
Mary was born a bit too early in Evanston, IL to the dismay of St. Patrick and her Irish parents.
She was a graduate of UWM, BS Home Economics (MRS.)
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Stanley Paul Cmiel
May 6, 2023
Stanley Paul Cmiel, age 85. Beloved husband of Bernadette; dear father of Michael (Mihye), John (Annie), and Deborah (Adrian) Price; loving grandfather of Matthew, Zachary, Charlie, Lily, Ethan, and Olivia; fond brother of Veronica (Bill) Puralewski.
Family and friends will meet on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Saint Giles Catholic Church, 1025 Columbian Avenue, Oak...
Ana Maria Ortiz
Apr 25, 2023
Ana Maria Ortiz, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, to be reunited with her husband, son Danny, parents, brother, sisters, and countless friends. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1953.
Ana Maria was self-taught and a woman of many talents. She was a master in arts...
David Dean Dickson
Apr 23, 2023
David Dean Dickson was born in 1959 in Oak Park, Illinois. He is survived by his dear sisters Pamela Gardner (Glenn) and Donna Beers (David) and loving fraternal twin Brother Steven Dickson (Brenda). Also surviving are his niece Lauren Gardner Horton (Jarin), nephews Steven Dickson II (Mel), Kevin Dickson (Janet), Matthew Beers (Michele) and Michael Beers (Caitlin). He...
Conor Deighan Skelding
Apr 21, 2023
Conor Deighan Skelding, 31, died April 21, 2023, of a rare and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Lizzy Cady Skelding (née Trelstad), his parents, Karen Deighan and David Skelding, his brothers Cameron Skelding (Joanna Keen Skelding), Owen Skelding, Aidan Skelding (fiancée Caroline Hurley) and his beloved niece and Goddaughter, Luciana Skelding. Also surviving...
