Louis “Louie” P. Tomaso
Jan 12, 2023
We are saddened to announce the passing of Louis P. "Louie" Tomaso, age 71, of Chicago. Louie was the cherished father of Christina (Tad Kolke); adored grandfather of TJ Kolke; devoted son of the late Louis and Mary (nee Catalano); beloved brother of Donna (Sam) Ortegon and Sharon (the late Frank) Piersanti; dear friend and former husband to Carmella...
Father Regis N. Barwig
Dec 31, 2022
FATHER REGIS N. BARWIG - 1932-2022
Father Regis Norbert Barwig observed the sixty-third anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on May 30, 2022, with the celebration of a Mass of Thanksgiving in the chapel of the Community of Our Lady, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He passed over to eternal life shortly after midnight on...
Rosalie Schmidt
Dec 23, 2022
Rosalie Schmidt, nee Markiewicz. Beloved wife of the late Christian "Kitzel"; dear mother of Christine (George) Micholson, Cindy (Frank) Sadowski, and Curt (Tracy); loving grandmother of Danny, Kelly (Bobby), Tyler (Nicole), Corben, Brianna, Kathy (Vince), and Kristy; great-grandmother of Audrey; fond sister of Phil (Mary) Markiewicz; sister-in-law of Peggy (Marv) Ricklefs, Jim (the late Jill) and Steve (Cindy); fond...
Ingrid Ursula Fassbender
Dec 12, 2022
Ingrid Ursula Fassbender 1944-2022
Ingrid Ursula Fassbender, age 78, Preeminent Gallerist, Curator, and Art Consultant passed away peacefully at home in Chicago, with her devoted husband of 32 years, Bruce MacGilpin, by her side on December 12, 2022. Ingrid was energetic, determined to make her mark, and overcame the many obstacles life put in her...
Alice Finerman
Dec 10, 2022
Alice Finerman, age 85. Daughter of the late Abraham and Marsie Finerman; sister of the late Diane Bullock. Survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Lifelong friend of Elaine Penk.
Alice was a lifelong resident of Chicago. After retiring from the Illinois Industrial Commission, she continued to pursue her many interests including vacationing, volunteering at the...
Michael "Mike" Mcgrath, Sr.
Nov 29, 2022
Chicagoland Automotive Icon, Michael McGrath, Sr. passes at 75.
Chicagoland has lost an automotive icon with the passing of Michael McGrath, Sr. He passed away peacefully in Florida comforted by the love of his wife Kristina and close family. At age 75, McGrath had enjoyed an amazing career as the patriarch of the McGrath Automotive...
Giorgio Ventola
Nov 10, 2022
Giorgio Ventola, age 75, of Chicago, suddenly passed away at sunset on November 10, 2022, surrounded by the love of his adoring wife of 20 years Sarah R. Toulouse, and his cherished daughters Julia (Brian) Zimmerman and Caroline (Jake) Walsh. Lung cancer was diagnosed just 22 days before his passing. He was determined to fight, but his lungs suddenly...
Robert Weeks
Nov 6, 2022
Robert Weeks, age 78. Beloved husband of Barbara Weeks, nee McCafferty; dear father of Meredith (Vito) Weeks Gioia and Andrew Burke (Genevieve) Weeks; loving grandfather of Morgan Gioia, Sophie Gioia, Sullivan Weeks, Thatcher Weeks, and Hudson Weeks; devoted son of the late George and Dorothy (nee Kerr) Weeks; fond brother of Daniel Weeks, JoEllen Engle, and the late Michael...
Theresa Rodriguez
Nov 4, 2022
Maria Theresa Rodriguez of Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022, at the age of 95, surrounded by her loving family. Theresa was reunited in death with her husband, Antonio; her parents Emilio and Hercilia de Leon; numerous brothers and sisters; and many, many dear friends. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Edmund) Michel, Antonio, Jr. (Michelle...
Richard W. Bowen
Oct 31, 2022
Richard W. Bowen, age 75, died in Chicago on October 31, 2022, after a brief illness, survived by his beloved children, David (fiancée Alayna Alvarez) and Laura; his three brothers, Ronald, Randall and Roger; his former wife Nancy Gerrie; and many friends, colleagues, and generations of students. Rich received his Ph.D. degree at Columbia University, joined the faculty at...
William "Bill" Hickey
Oct 29, 2022
Bill Hickey (of Naperville and Chicago) passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022 at the age of 84, lovingly surrounded by his family. Bill was reunited in death with his parents James and Mary Frances; his brothers Jim and Tom; and many, many dear friends. What a reunion they must be having! Left to remember him with fondness are...
Anthony J. Caruso
Oct 23, 2022
Anthony J. Caruso. Beloved husband of Barbara, nee Fehrman, for 31 years; dear father of Bunny (Sean) Kulpa, Bobby (Jenny), Tommy, Danny, Ann, and Billy; devoted son of Anthony and the late Joanne Caruso; fond brother of Richard (LeeAnne), Stephen (Anne Marie), and Lisa (Frank) Costa; son-in-law of the late Robert Fehrman; he was an uncle, cousin, and friend...
Eva Lira
Oct 15, 2022
Eva Lira, nee Duran, age 85. Eva died on October 15, 2022, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Beloved wife of the late Roberto; dear mother of Linda and Gustavo; devoted daughter of the late Alberto and Ana Maria (nee Ruelas) Duran; loving grandmother of Sean, Kaelyn, and Sebastian; fond sister of Alfredo, Esteban, Rosa Maria, Jaime, the...
Roberto Lira
Oct 15, 2022
Roberto Lira, age 86. Roberto passed away on October 15, 2022 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Beloved husband of the late Eva; dear father of Linda and Gustavo; devoted son of the late Luis and Concepcion (nee Orta) Lira; loving grandfather of Sean, Kaelyn, and Sebastian; fond brother of Beatriz, Luis, Samuel, Martha, Edilberto, Enrique, Jose, and...
Wenche J. Howe
Oct 13, 2022
Wenche J. Howe passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022 of metastatic bone cancer.
Wenche was born in Hammerfest, Norway. At the age of one, the family moved to Malangen, Norway. The Malangen fjord and their childhood home remains the family's cherished holiday destination every summer.
Wenche was an independent and courageous spirit. Growing up,...
Colleen Marie Dobell
Oct 6, 2022
Colleen Marie Dobell, nee Hobin, age 52. Dear mother of Connor James, Aidan Patrick, and Reagan Makenna; devoted daughter of Rita Hobin and the late Jim Hobin; fond sister of James (Mary) Hobin; loving aunt, cousin, niece, and friend to all who knew her.
Visitation Friday, October 14, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the...
Peregrina C. Sucaldito
Sep 23, 2022
Peregrina C. Sucaldito, age 88, of Chicago, passed away on September 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was proceeded in death by her siblings, Marcellino Sucaldito, Ernesto Villarma, Eduardo Villarma, Zenaida (Sucaldito) Gasalao, and Rosita (Sucaldito) Villarma. She is survived by her brother Jose Villarma and her many nieces and nephews. Peregrina was known as Nina or...
John Francis Rowan
Sep 2, 2022
John F. Rowan, age 74, of Chicago, passed away surrounded by his dear family on September 2, 2022. Beloved husband for 53 years of Mary Ann (nee Hyland); dear father of the late Kevin (Tricia), and Daniel; grandfather of Erin, Jack, Noah Stellberg, and Danny; loving brother of William (Judy), Richard (Mary Beth), Joan, Paul (Joan Each), Bob, and...
Jon Mark Stanford
Aug 23, 2022
Jon Mark Stanford, Physician Assistant-Certified and a four-decade parishioner of Holy Name Cathedral, was originally from Wilmette and for many recent years a Gold Coast resident. He was the son of Mary McLendon of Glenview and the late James O. Stanford, Sr.; the brother of Candace (George) Browne of Tucson AZ, James Stanford, Jr. of Boulder CO, the late...
William E. Todhunter
Aug 9, 2022
William E. Todhunter, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Beverly, nee Novak; dear son of the late William and Helen Todhunter; brother-in-law of the late Helen Novak. William also has extended family living in Australia.
Visitation Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at Holy Name Cathedral,...
