Obituaries

Jun 24, 2024

Robert William Schu, passed away peacefully on June 24 at the age of 80. Loving husband of 52 years to Rosemary Schu nee Banas, Bob was one of three graduates in the first class of Biomedical Engineering majors at the University of Illinois (Circle Campus). Working at hospitals throughout the Chicagoland area and in Seattle/Tacoma, Washington, he was instrumental...

Jun 7, 2024

Ruth Montalvo Sanz, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Senior Sunrise of Lincoln Park in Chicago, IL on June 7th, 2024.

Ruth was born in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico June 7th, 1932 to Andres Montalvo and Rosa Amelia Martinez. After high school, Ruth moved to NYC and found a life-long career working at Bloomingdales. Ruth was a...

Jun 3, 2024

Dr. Thomas Patrick Lavin, 82, of Wilmette, Illinois, passed away on June 3, 2024, at home with his best friend and partner of 55 years, Dr. Mary Ellen O'Hare Lavin at his side.

Tom was challenged by numerous health issues over the past decade, facing them with grace, grit, warmth and Irish humor.  A devoted husband, father...

May 31, 2024

Dolores "Dolly" A. Strysik, 78, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Joe and older brother Joseph. Dolores was a sister to George (Kathleen); sister-in-law to Michele; aunt to Jerome, Kathy, Kim (Craig), Cheryl (Erwin), and Mark (Catie); mother to Dori; grandmother to Laura and Zachary; great-aunt to...

May 23, 2024

Marlene L. Warmowski, nee Foley; beloved wife of 57 years to the late James H.; loving mother of Susan (Gary) Metelak and the late James T. Warmowski; dear grandmother of Matthew (Karson) and Gregory (Beth) Metelak; great-grandmother of Cody. Visitation, Wednesday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 10:15 a.m. at Kolbus-May Funeral Home 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago...

May 9, 2024

Julia Ortega-Quispe, 74, adoring wife to Luis Humberto Quispe, the beloved daughter to the late Victor Ortega and Amalia Lligua; loving mother to Victor Hugo (Ana Rosa) Quispe, Patricia Julia Quispe (Ramiro S.) Flores; proud grandmother to Julian Luis Quispe, Marisol Elizabeth Flores, Andres Javier Quispe, Christian A. Flores, Amanda Ortega de Porras, Dominga Ortega de Rodriguez; fond sister...

May 6, 2024

Sandra B. Damlos (nee Hawkes), born June 18, 1946 in South Hampton, England, passed away peacefully at her home on May 6, 2024. She now joins her beloved George in eternal rest. She is survived by her loving brother Gordon (Jill) Hawkes;  cherished aunt to Robert and Michael Hawkes; fond cousin to George Stachnik. Sandy was a very active...

Apr 19, 2024

Lillian Salamone, nee Zampas; beloved wife of the late Sam; loving mother of Georgeann "Gina" (Jerry) Bogucki, Nancy Zientko (Kevin Hain), Stella Salamone (Lewis Ping Jr.); fond grandmother of John (Tanya) Bogucki, Angelo and Sam Salamone, Vincent Sereyka, Casimir and John Zientko; proud great grandmother of Angie, Jayce, Matthew, Dominic, and Sam.

Visitation, Friday, 4:00 p.m. to...

Apr 11, 2024

Frank S. Fabianski Jr., 102, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully April 11, 2024. Frank was the loving husband to the late Antoinette for 73 years. Beloved father to Frank (Carol) Fabianski III, Paulette (Edward) Stith, Janet (Daniel) Bryan, the late Carol (the late John) McDonald, Michael (Dale) Fabianski, Mary Fabianski; proud grandfather to 21: Frankie, Joe, Jamie,...

Apr 10, 2024

Janina Wrzosek, beloved wife of the late Stanislaw. Loving mother of Anna (Witold) Niziolek, Marianna (Bob) Kahn and the late Zenek (Wanda) Wrzosek. Devoted grandmother to Hubert (Marlena) Wrzosek, Agata (Krzysztof) Jurkiewicz and Nicole (Pawel) Zymek. Great grandmother of Olivia and Julia Jurkiewicz, Sienna and Mila Zymek, and Amelia Wrzosek. Will be greatly missed by many friends and family...

Mar 16, 2024

Geraldine A. Klemm, Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Devoted mother of Susan (Bill) Walsh and Leslie (Bob) Riccardino. Devoted sister of William (Nancy) Fowle and the late Roberta Brescia. Cherished grandmother of Sarah, Caitlin, Matthew, Ryan, Kate, Tim, Sean, Shane, Lance, Vince, J.R., Erich, Siobhan, Mark and great grandmother of 21. Fond aunt and Godmother of many. Geraldine...

Mar 3, 2024

Kathleen Ann Rose (nee Smith), 69 of Hoffman Estates, Illinois peacefully passed away surrounded by family on March 3, 2024 after a brief but tumultuous battle with bile duct cancer.  She was born to Leonard and Emily Rose Smith on September 7, 1954. After attending Fenton Community High School and working in multiple industries, she returned to school and...

Mar 1, 2024

Evelyn Knabel nee Lewkoski, beloved wife to the late Steve; loving mother of Joyce (Sal) Dadouche, Nancy (Allan) Tomich, (the late) Larry Knabel; dear grandmother of Adam (Brittney) Bauer, Steven (Lindsay) and Michael (Silvia) Dadouche; proud great grandmother of Keleigh, Lily, Jayden, Charlotte, Damon, and Cooper; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation 9:00 until the time...

Feb 16, 2024

Frederic F. Welk; age 77; beloved husband of 47 years to the late Mary. Loving father of the late Joseph (Melissa), Sarah (Tim) Machaj, Jennifer (Jay) Juszko, John, Matthew (Jennifer), and Mary (Carlos) Esquivel; cherished grandpa of Michelle (Bryce) Carmichael, Kimberly, Ashley, and Christopher Welk, Cinnamon Machaj, Daniel and Zachary Juszko, Christian Welk, and Addison Esquivel; proud great grandfather...

Feb 16, 2024

Robert L. Wegner, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Marion F., nee Link; loving father of Robert C. Wegner and Lisa (Todd) Cohen; devoted father-in-law of Roberta Wegner; cherished grandfather of Lena (Nikola) Mirilovic, Adele F. Wegner (Jeff Stauffer), Harrison Cohen (Tori Rehfuss) and Nathaniel Cohen; great-grandfather of Ana and Adam Mirilovic. Mr. Wegner was a member...

Feb 14, 2024

Michael "Mike" J. Murphy, 67 of Chicago passed away peacefully at his home on February 14, 2024. Beloved brother to Jerry (Nadine), the late Maureen (Ned), John (Candy), Patrick (Lisa), and Julie (John); caring uncle to many nieces and nephews; great uncle to many; and great-great uncle to several. He is preceded in death his parents Frank and Jessie....

Feb 7, 2024

Alberto Isana Rosales, at rest February 7, 2024. age 82; beloved husband to Azucena; cherished father of Paul "Dodjie", Alberto Jr. "Al" (Josephine), Rafael "Cary" (Aileen), Anthony "Bennett"; proud grandfather to Lucas, Amara, Lance, Lawrence, and Alyana; fond uncle to many.

He was preceded in death by his son Raymond "Ching", his parents Diego and Genoveba, and...

Feb 4, 2024

Virginia A. Rydz nee Guzik, age 93. Beloved wife of the late Edmund L.; dearest mother to Brian, Lori (Tony) Palcheck, and David (Carolyn); cherished grandmother to Jessica (Wyatt), Katie, Becky (Eric), Maddy, Anthony (Elizabeth), Amber (Kevin), Nicholas (Anne), Shannon, Sydney, and John Patrick; proud great grandmother of Walker, Brooks, Savannah, Holly, Chloe, and Charlie. Memorial gathering, Friday, February...

Feb 4, 2024

Agnes Vidovic (nee Radich), a resident of New Port Richey, FL (formerly residing in Chicago), died on February 4, 2024. She was born in Chicago on January 28, 1929, daughter of Joseph and Marija (Kirincic) Radich. In 1957, she married Martin Vidovic, and together they had 2 children.  Agnes was ahead of her time both in education and career...

Jan 22, 2024

Jaclen D. Lauesen, 83, loving wife of the late Jens Friis Lauesen; beloved mother of Julie Ann Lauesen and Jens Chris (Karen) Lauesen; devoted grandmother of Erik J. Lauesen; cherished sister of the late Beverly Jean Doney; aunt of Scott Doney, Todd Doney, and the late Brian Doney; and friend of many.

Memorial Visitation will be held...