Dorothy H. Idak
May 16, 2022
Dorothy H. Idak, nee Knapp, age 86. Beloved wife of the late Richard; dear mother of Brian (Debbie) Stasior, Steven (Daniele) Idak, and Lisa Idak; loving grandmother of Eric (Natalie) Stasior, Jasmine (Josh) Doerr, Hailey Stasior, and Jordan Idak; great-grandmother of Wyatt; devoted daughter of the late John, Sr. and Helen (nee Grzybek) Knapp; fond sister of John Knapp,...
Roy Chapin
May 10, 2022
Roy L. Chapin, age 86. Every morning you struggled to join the world in a new place, trying to remember the voices, the faces greeting you. Where had it gone to, the sunny, exciting life you knew? No doubt you could feel the love surrounding you… And there was still music.
Roy began his life in a...
Elaine Duffens
May 1, 2022
Elaine Duffens, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2022. She was born in Chicago. She is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and other family. She was predeceased by her husband Roy Duffens, mother and father Ethel and Ragnar Freeberg, brother Carl and sister Patrice. She cherished being a mother, grandmother, aunt and...
Elizabeth Joan Moloney Grady
Apr 30, 2022
Elizabeth Joan Moloney Grady, of Chicago, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at The Terraces of The Clare Continuing Care Retirement Community near the Magnificent Mile in Chicago's Gold Coast. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Howard Grady (U.S. Navy, refrigerator company executive, prize-winning handball player at Chicago Athletic Club, and founder of Notre Dame...
Janice Kleen Tomlinson
Apr 25, 2022
Janice Kleen Tomlinson passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2022.
She and her brother John had a wonderful childhood in rural Emmet County, Iowa, with their parents Roy and Grace Kleen. After graduation from the University of Iowa, she received her PhD in Psychology from the University of Illinois, Chicago. Thereafter, she lived and...
Eileen Kathleen Stratemeier Karamanski Massura
Apr 24, 2022
Eileen Kathleen Stratemeier Karamanski Massura, age 96, passed away in her sleep last week. She left this world from her room along the shores of Lake Michigan, a drive and view she dearly enjoyed. In her later years Eileen would often reminisce reflectively on the journey "a little girl from South Artesian" would take.
Nursing was the...
Henry J. Zyla
Apr 10, 2022
Henry J. Zyla, age 76. Beloved husband of Virginia; devoted son of the late Stanley and Helen Zyla; fond brother of the late Stanley; godson of Betty Jane Horowicz; also survived by many cousins, and the late Arlene Scully. Henry worked for the US Postal Service in Park Ridge and Nortown for 36 years.
Visitation Monday, April...
Carol J. Panagos
Apr 1, 2022
Carol J. Panagos. Visitation Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60642.
For further information please call 312-421-0936.
Tony Mockus
Apr 1, 2022
Tony Mockus, age 92. Beloved husband of Mary Lou; dear father of Tony, Jr. and Judy (Bill) Hooper; loving grandfather of Maximilian, Veronica, Nicholas, Jack, and Lana. Tony Mockus was an actor, and director of considerable note, his career spanning decades and including appearances on stage, the cinematic screen, and television.
Family and friends will meet on...
Catherine O’Gorman
Mar 25, 2022
Catherine "Cathy" O'Gorman, nee Borek, age 56, passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 25, 2022. Beloved wife of Roy for 24 years. A dear and loving mother to her only child Crystal (Jordan), and step-mother to Shannon (Josh), Amber (Stephen), Tracey (Stephen), and Philip (Erica). She loved all of the grandchildren like they were her own;...
Rodney D. Mann
Mar 25, 2022
Rodney D. Mann, age 64, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022, following complications from cardiac arrest.
He was our bigger-than-life mountain man with a gentle touch and a smile that lit up every room he entered. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, friend, and business consultant. He was beloved by all who knew...
Brigitte E. Parker
Mar 25, 2022
Butterfly soars O'er charred, black, Forest floor …Life returns once more…
Brigitte Else Parker, 74, passed peacefully with her son and daughter, Anthony Parker and Maja Kunzi, at her side at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, on March 25, 2022, following an unexpected cancer diagnosis on March...
Esther Rybicki
Mar 10, 2022
Esther Rybicki, nee Kinast, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the age of 97, at her daughter's home in Chicago, Illinois. She was born September 25, 1924 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Felix and Bernice (nee Strzok) Kinast. Esther was a member of AMVETS Hearts Post #9 Auxiliary, she volunteered at St. John Hospital in Detroit and was a former...
James "Jim" Thomas Reid
Mar 10, 2022
James T. Reid (Jim), 86, passed peacefully at Rush Medical Center in Chicago on March 10, 2022, following a 3-month struggle to recover from brain surgery after an unexpected fall.
It's not typical to speak of an 86-year-old's life being cut short, but Jim was no typical 86-year-old. Jim loved meeting new people, seeing new places, and...
Joellen “Jill” C. Schmidt
Feb 25, 2022
Joellen "Jill" C. Schmidt of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away February 25, 2022. Beloved wife of James for 56 years; loving mother of Tracey, Jamie (Maureen), and Patrick; proud and cherished grandmother of Cassidy, Zachary, Colin, Lexie, Molly, and Nicholas; dear sister of Robert, Richard (Catherine), Alan, Barry, and Vicki (Tim); devoted daughter of the late Nicholas and the...
Maryann Gleason
Feb 14, 2022
On February 14, 2022, MaryAnn Gleason lost her courageous ten-year battle with cancer. She was ferocious in her fight and determination.
The second oldest of four children, she was the first in her family to attend college, and graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois.
She became a teacher, and went on to raise her...
William B. Middendorf, Jr.
Feb 10, 2022
William B. Middendorf, Jr., age 74, died due to complications from Covid. Beloved husband of Ellen, nee O'Rourke; dear father of Beth (Peter) Vlerick, Billy (Leslie), and Jane (Brock) Reimer; loving grandpa of Charles, Ellen, Peter O, Walter, James, William, and Owen; devoted son of the late William Sr. and Marian Middendorf; fond brother of Marian Sue, Barbara (Fred)...
Vincent R. Daley, Jr.
Jan 23, 2022
Vincent R. Daley, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home in Chicago after a 5 year battle with prostate cancer. Born June 21, 1940, Vince was a great conversationalist, he had strong convictions, a witty sense of humor, an infectious laugh, and was an incredible friend, father, and husband. He was a lifelong Chicagoan and...
Paul M. Scherer
Jan 23, 2022
Paul M. Scherer, age 95. Paul was the beloved brother of twelve siblings. He was also the uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Paul was a devoted patron of St. Josaphat's Parish in Lincoln Park. He was also a member of the member of The Third Order of St. Francis. at St. Peter's in the Loop...
Richard Anthony Costa
Jan 22, 2022
Richard "Richie" Costa tragically passed away on January 22, 2022. He was a truly loving son, brother, and friend. Richie was born in New York City, New York on October 4, 1987. He was raised in Chicago, Illinois with his father Richard Costa; mother Alyce Imbrie; and sisters Katherine, Elizabeth, and Victoria Costa. Richie attended St. Patrick High School and...
