Obituaries

Nov 4, 2022

Lucy A. DeFili, passed away November 4, 2022, age 105. Lucy is a beloved aunt and great-aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. She will be missed by all. Lying in State, Saturday, November 12th from 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m., at Immaculate Conception Church 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Catholic...

Nov 1, 2022

Edward S. Czech, 93, loving husband of the late Audrey; cherished father of Ken (Sheila), the late Glen, Donna, and Denise (John) Rotella; beloved grandpa of Joseph, Stefanie, Brian, Amy, Steven, and David; great-grandpa of Matthew, Scott, Jack, Casey, Anthony, and Athena; brother of the late Joan Frank; uncle, great-uncle, and great-great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Edward was...

Oct 28, 2022

Jascor, Helen aka "The Great One" age 99 ½, providing nearly a century of love. Devoted mother of Arlene Nedohin, Barbara Casey, and Jeffery Jascor. Cherished grandmother of Greg, Dawn, Heather, Shaun, Danielle, Jennifer, and Steven. Loving great grandmother of 14 and great - great grandmother of 6. Beloved sister of the late Wanda, Lillian, Mildred, Leo, and Lottie....

Oct 27, 2022

Michael J. Janik, 61; beloved husband of James Behrendt; loving son of Patricia Janik-Franzek; devoted brother of Mark Janik, Linda (John) Scott, Jill (Ronald) Weich, and Gregory (Barbara) Franzek; nephew and godson of Dorothy Varela; cherished brother-in-law of Debbie (Frank) Taormino, Becky (Dawn) Behrendt-Bridegroom, Roger (Natalie) Behrendt, and Brenda (Robert) D'Onofrio; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews;...

Oct 26, 2022

John M. Wachowicz, 88, loving husband of Roberta; beloved father of Marie (Scott) Harden, Patricia (Peter Armato) Kelly, and John (Lisa Bialka) Wachowicz; cherished grandpa of William Harden, Kaitlyn (Laramie) Immel, Thomas Harden, and Samantha Kelly; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; companion and mentor of many; and friend of Bill W.

John worked at...

Oct 23, 2022

Karen A. Pendzinski, 67, of Rockford, October 23, 2022 passed away suddenly. Loving mom of Tony (Nikki) Wiedenski and Steven Stone. Beloved sister of Gail (Richard) Kopacz, Lois (Howard) Prather, Dan Pendzinski and Alan (Heather) Corl. Dear aunt to Kristin (Scott), Michael (Morgan), Brittany, Danielle, Jordan, Drew, Grace, Ryan and Blake. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Oct 5, 2022

Elizabeth "Liz" M. Leavy, 61, loving wife of 36 years of Greg Leavy; cherished sister of Patrick Wade; loving daughter of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Wade and the late Patrick "Kevin" Wade; and devoted pet parent of Cheddar.

Liz taught grades Kindergarten through 8 th grade in Chicago, but found that teaching the 3 rd grade special...

Oct 4, 2022

Al Betley, age 90; beloved brother of Darlene (the late John) Magic, the late Martin (the late Elsbeth) Betley, the late Jeanette (the late Leonard) Oszakewski, the late Lorraine (the late Edwin) Barczuk, the late Adeline (the late Otto) Schreiber, the late Dolores Betley, the late Patricia Morris and the late Ronald Betley; cherished uncle of many nieces and...

Sep 22, 2022

Lydia Esther De Jesus (nee Aponte), 88, of Norridge. Loving wife of the late Jose Manuel De Jesus; beloved mother of Nelly (Robert) Domasik of Chicago, Carmen (Nick) Fox of Hazel Crest, Joe (Paula) of Burlington, IA, Elizabeth De Jesus Toderick (Lee) of Washington, NC, and Steve (Melanie) of Virginia Beach, VA.; cherished grandmother of Alex, Lara, Essence, Billy,...

Sep 21, 2022

Joseph S. Blecha "Joey B", 83, loving husband of Michele Sztorc; cherished father of Jerome Blecha and Katherine Blecha; beloved brother of Dolores Strysik and George (Kathleen) Blecha; brother-in-law of Rev. Richard Sztorc; uncle and grand uncle to nieces and nephews; and friend of Bill W.

Memorial Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass, Mass at...

Sep 19, 2022

Ann T. Romanek, 91, loving wife of the late Leonard; beloved partner of the late Frank Wiater; cherished mother of Gail (the late Dale T.) Fabricius, Marlene (Al) McGann, and Judy (Steve) Sobotka; devoted grandmother of Jacob, Sarah, Matt, Ashley, and Breanna; sister of the late Mary Biedron, the late Pauline Andreasik, and the late Eugene Opiela; aunt and...

Sep 17, 2022

Victoria A. 'Vicky' Kontolatos, 67, of Jefferson Park, passed away unexpectedly on September 17, 2022. Beloved wife of the late John (1991); loving mother of Andreas (Roxane); grandma to Souroush Giannis; cherished sister of Jose Aggari, Tess (Michael) Stein, Maggie (Emil) Deguzman, Joselito (Bambi) Aggari, Lourdes Aggari (Roberto Yousen), Celeste Aggari and Amor Aggari; dear aunt of Sara Maya...

Sep 10, 2022

Leslie A. Slack MacHarg, resting in God's hands, loving mother of Lyndsi K. MacHarg (Ryan Dale) and Erin Struck (Steve);adoring grandmother to William, Jack, Simon, and Emmett; ever spoiling her grand-pup; Hank, her boo dog. She is preceded in death by her parents; Lester and Virginia Slack; her sister Donna Delles, her cousin Garrett L.Schultze, and so many other...

Sep 8, 2022

Celebration of Life Live Webstream

Henry Paul Knueppel was born at home on Christmas Eve in 1929 in Maywood, Illinois to Henry and Esther (Kolb) Knueppel. He attended St. Paul's Lutheran Grade School in Melrose Park and Concordia High School in River Forest. He was a 1952 graduate of Concordia College in Seward,...

Sep 5, 2022

James "Jimmy" Pitera Jr., born July 15, 1963, at peace September 5, 2022; beloved husband of Sharon, nee Quinn; cherished son of the late James Sr. and the late Jo Ann; loving brother of Jacki (Anthony) Mack and Jenny (Craig) Thompson; brother-in-law of Greg Quinn; wonderful uncle and great-uncle to many.  Jimmy was a dedicated Cubs fan, avid fisherman,...

Aug 21, 2022

Harry J. Strauss III, 79, loving husband of the late Diana Ray Strauss; devoted father of Brian (Christina) Strauss, Kimberly Strauss, and Kirk (Trish) Strauss; caring grandpa of Coner, Jackson, Kyle, Kolton, Catherine, Casey, and Corbin; beloved brother of Craig and the late Darryl; devoted son of the late Harry and the late Evelyn; cherished nephew of Clarice Sterba;...

Aug 19, 2022

Roberta R. Duda, Beloved daughter of the late Ralph J. Sr. and Martha R. nee: Turrisi Duda. Loving sister of Gloria F. (the late Arthur) Richman and Ralph J. Jr. M.D. (Joanne) Duda. Devoted aunt of Holly-Marie, D.O. (Matt) Bolger, Gabrielle (Eric) Martin, Ralph J. III (Sarah, M.D.) Duda, Michael (Liz) Duda and Godson, Marty (Paige) Duda. Cherished great...

Aug 15, 2022

James Allen Evans, 76, passed in his family home on August 15, 2022. Beloved son of the late Harold and Bernice née Hansen. Cherished brother to Larry (Cheryl) and Gary (Cathy). He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany in his twenties before becoming a Certified Public Accountant of the Federal Government for...

Aug 3, 2022

Thaddeus "Ted" Trychta, Jr., 91. Beloved husband of the late Joan (neé Kofl); Dear brother in-law of William (Sally) Kofl Jr. and Andrea Kofl (Charles Monahan). Adored cousin of Keith, Bradley and MaryEllen. United States Army veteran of the Korean War. First generation Polish and lifelong Chicagoan, he was a steadfast fan of the Chicago White Sox. Founding member...

Aug 2, 2022

Gloria Abaya Desierto, age 91, of Chicago, IL. of natural causes. Beloved wife of Jose (already welcomed into God's embrace); loving and devoted mother to Israel, Noel, Rex, Gigi, and Gloria; proud and doting Lola to the "J-CLAN" (Jody, Conner, Lily, Aurora, and Nina); dear Manang, fond Tita, and cherished barcada. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made...