Chicago Area, Illinois Obituaries

Eileen Watts, 87, passed away May 6, 2026, at Manor Court Nursing Home in Peru. There will be no public services. A private burial will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Eileen will be laid to rest next to her husband John Watts. Arrangements are being handled by...

An obituary is not available at this time for Christopher Green. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

An obituary is not available at this time for Timekyo Johnson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dr. Eugene Paul Strelka October 12, 1942 - May 10, 2026 Our dad, Eugene Paul Strelka Jr., aged 83, passed away on May 10, 2026 in our family home in Salem, Va. Dad's last month of life was full of love, laughter, music, stories, model trains and family visits surrounded by his six children,...

Davies Jr, Ronald Ronald William Davies, Jr, beloved father, grandfather, lifepartner, brother and uncle died peacefully at his home in Lincoln Park in the early morning of May 8th, 2026. He was 64 years old. A true Chicagoan, Ronald grew up in Mt. Greenwood alongside his siblings, Lynda, Laura...

Paulette Barbara O'Connor passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The family is being cared for by Moss Family Funeral Home - Batavia.

Clayton Bruce Kallick was born in Chicago, IL, on October 14, 1931. He married Dolores (Dodi) Bea Caplow in 1951, and they had three children: Kathy, Steve, and Sarah, who died in 2020. He received two degrees from the University of Chicago: an A.B. (1952) in Psychology, and a S.B. (1954) in...

Mary Manion 10/13/1934 - 05/06/2026 Mary Anne (Stannard) Manion, of Parrish, FL, formerly of Anna Maria, FL, Bethel, CT, and Winsted, CT, died on May 6, 2026. She was 91 at the time of her passing The daughter of the Late Leo and Margaret (Maloney) Stannard, Mary was born in Canaan, CT, on...

Lisa Marie Donna September 2, 1960 - May 7, 2026 Lisa Marie Donna, age 65, of Reedsburg, WI, sadly passed away on Thursday May 7, 2026 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, in her home with her family by her side. She was born September 2, 1960 in Chicago, IL, to her loving parents...

Eric William Jeffrey was born to Glen and Barbara (Radtke) Jeffrey on June 20, 1986 in Palos Heights, Illinois. He spent his childhood in Geneva, Illinois. He graduated high school in 2004, and went on to study at Northern Illinois University. He transferred to Iowa State University where he...

Fernando Martinez Sr. passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Burns Kish Funeral Homes & Cremations - Munster.

Maria (Carmela) Carmela Martinez passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Friedrichs Funeral Home Inc.

Betty J. Diggins, nee Filson, age 88; Beloved wife of the late William, Ret. C.P.D.; Loving mother William (Aleda), and Kathleen Diggins Quinn (Christopher); Dear grandmother of Ellie, Madison, Christopher, and Ryan; Devoted sister of Marge (Ed) O’Farrell, and William (Jean) Filson; Fond aunt of...

John A. Butterbrodt passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Piasecki Funeral Home.

James Thomas Grady, Jr. born September 16,1945 of Ball Ground, GA passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. James is preceded in death by parents, James T. Grady, Sr, mother Anna (Surina) Grady, his beloved wife of 45 years, Barbara (Egleston) Grady, brother, Joseph (Maureen) Grady and daughter Sharon...

Annie Ruth Harris passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Albertville Memorial Chapel.

Marjorie Edith Pias passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kenosha Funeral Services & Crematory - Kenosha.

Robert P. Jepsen, Jr., age 61, passed away on May 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on August 13, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert P. Jepsen, Sr. and the late Antoinette M. Sasso. Loving brother of Nancy (Bill) Broecker, Barbara Jepsen, Bill (Jenn) Jepsen and...

Gary J. Nispuruk passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, 2026. He was the beloved father of Jamie Nispuruk and the late John Nispuruk. Dear grandfather of Evelyn and Kali Nispuruk and Michael Scanlon. Fond brother of Linda ( Tim) Keel and Diane (Vince) Di Nello. Uncle to Timothy Jr. (Vilma)...

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Manuel Gonzalez, age 84 of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Military Honors Service will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Manuel was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and he lived and...

Jose Luis Aguilar Soto. 48 años. Velorio: Viernes, 22 de Mayo del 2026 de 3-8 p.m. en la Funeraria G. Martinez, 5725 S. Pulaski Rd. Servicios Funebres: Sabado, 23 de Mayo del 2026 a las 8:30 en la Funeraria seguido por Misa Funebre: Sabado, 23 de Mayo del 2026 a las 10:00 a.m. en la...

Helen T Gambon With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, Helen Therese Gambon (O’Shea.) She passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 95 on May 6, 2026, in Waukesha, WI. She lived a full...

William “Bill” Copp, 82, of Aurora, IL passed away surrounded by his family on May 12, 2026. Bill was born on August 21, 1943, in Aurora, IL. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and in 1963, while stationed in Ireland, he married the love of his life, Letitia “Ita” Loughery. Together...

Milun Panovich passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sveta Gora Christian Orthodox Funeral Home.

John Jeffrey Van Kurin passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. The family is being cared for by River View Cemetery Funeral Home.

Jack R. Winter, 68, late of Yachats, Oregon, formerly of Mokena, Illinois. Beloved son of Betty and the late John Winter. Loving brother of Pamela (the late Ron) Toppen and Rich Szkarlat. Caring uncle of Amy Toppen, Amanda Gralewski, and the late Aaron Toppen. Proud great-uncle of Taylor, Aubrey,...

Mary Manion October 13, 1934 - May 6, 2026 Bradenton, Florida - Mary Anne (Stannard) Manion of Parrish FL, formerly of Anna Maria FL, Bethel CT and Winsted CT died on May 6, 2026. She was 91 at the time of her passing The daughter of the Late Leo and Margaret (Maloney) Stannard, Mary was born in...

Lynn M. Morse, age 80, passed away suddenly on May 13, 2026. Lynn was born on August 10, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Heratio C. Underwood and the late Leola M. Underwood. Loving mother of Debbie (Ken) Graves and Barb (Doug) Prine. Cherished grandmother of Ben, Kylee, Lucas and Kenny....

Barbara Jean Murzyn, a retired speech pathologist and long-time resident of Chicago’s South Suburbs, died peacefully at Prairie Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Heights on May 2, 2026. She was 92 years old. Barbara was born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, to George and Evelyn...

Edward Frank Kendryna passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Lawn Funeral Home - Burbank.

An obituary is not available at this time for Early Watson Jr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John F. Payne, Jr. Born: May 24, 1965 in Chicago, IL Died: May 6, 2026 in McHenry, IL John F. Payne, Jr., of McHenry, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the age of 60, following a courageous eight-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, his two sons, and...

BAILEY-MILLARD, Rose Mary Rose Mary Bailey-Millard, age 65, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Georgia. She was born on August 31, 1960, in Gary, Indiana, to Mattie Moore and Swift Terry Bausley. Rose Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, family member, and friend who was known for her loving...

Jack L. Bruchert, 86, of Niles passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 He was born November 26, 1939, in Chicago to the late James and Esther (Nelson) Bruchert. Jack proudly served and was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force He served from 1957 -1960.  Jack worked for...

Joyce Elaine Rudolph, aged 88, longtime resident of Aurora, IL and Islamorada, FL, passed away peacefully at her home in Livingston, MT on May 3, 2026. Joyce was born on February 15, 1938 in Aurora to Milton and Agnes Millhouse. She graduated from Rosary High School and worked for The Beacon News...

John "Skip" Gary Hrejsa passed away on May 9, 2026, after a long battle with COPD. Skip was born on February 16, 1940, in Evanston, Illinois, to John and Randy (Wisland) Hrejsa. In seventh grade, he moved to Houston, Minnesota, to live with his grandparents Targe and Gina Wisland. He graduated...

Family and friends will gather Saturday, June 6, 2026 from noon until 3:00 pm for a celebration of life at Pomierski Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608 A service will be held at 2:00 pm.

Kathryn Pennypacker Harrison Kathryn Pennypacker Harrison, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, friend, and public servant, passed away on May 9, 2026, after enduring Alzheimer's Disease for many years. Kathryn was born in Evanston, Illinois, to Ruth R. and Kendall S. Pennypacker, and grew up in...

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Mary Ann White passed away on May 11th, 2026, in Downers Grove, Illinois. Cremation provided by JSR Memorial Cremation 33 East Montrose Dr., Romeoville IL 60446. For more information call 866-912-9822 or visit us online at www.jsrmemorialcremation.com.

Isabell Kendl, who was born on December 31, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on May 9, 2026, in Elmhurst, Illinois, was a courageous and adventurous woman whose life was marked by strength, perseverance, and a deep love for the people and animals who shared her journey. She was the...

John Randall Lassiter III, known to many as John or Randy, passed away on May 10, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 64 following health complications. Born on September 11, 1961, in Chicago, John carried a lifelong connection to the city, its culture, and the people who knew him best....

Julius Fliehler, 95, of Rolling Meadows, passed away May 10th, 2026. Services will be held at the Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows, from 1:00 pm until time of service 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Born in Ulap, New Guinea, the son of Paul and Bertha Fliehler, who were Lutheran...

William “Bill” “Yogi” Finnern, 87, of Morton Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife Catherine “Cassie” Finnern, nee Leonard, father William Finnern and mother Lillian Finnern. He is survived by his...

Priscilla E. Miranda, age 75, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Loving mother of Shannon (Ewa) Mascarenhas; beloved daughter of the late John and Joan Miranda nee D’Souza; fond grandmother of Oscar, Lilly, and Charlie; dear sister of Dulcine Miranda, Irene ( Frank) Lobo, Cyril...

Joseph Peter Reckinger passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Moss Family Funeral Home - Batavia.

Allen P. Kaufmann, 94, a resident of Lake Villa, IL, passed away May 12, 2026, at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.  He was born May 31, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Alexius and Gertrude Kaufmann. Allen was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War.  He was a loving...

Barbara Melsheimer passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cremation Enterprises.

Daniel R. Spoerl passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Colonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory - Orland Park.