Lee Ray Gehrke
Oct 20, 2026
Lee Ray Gehrke "Chief", age 91, U.S. Army Veteran and Air Force Veteran, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by his family on October 20, 2026. Lee was the beloved husband of Geraldine B. "Gerry" (nee Piszczek) for 56 wonderful years; loving father of Dorie (Dave) Howell, Debbie (Pete) Venegas, Jeff Gehrke (Kim Christianson), Robert Gehrke, Connie (Scott) Sierzega, Bonnie...
Raymond Malek
Oct 18, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Malek, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026. Ray was born on January 25, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Steven and Anna Malek. A proud United States Army veteran, Ray lived a life filled with creativity, adventure, and love for his family.
Ray was the beloved husband of the late Alice (née Barrows) and ex...
Barbara Morreale
Oct 18, 2026
Born into a close-knit family of nine children, Barbara was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, alongside her four sisters and four brothers. She attended Cathedral Catholic School before beginning what would become a lifelong dedication to nursing and caring for others.
Barbara was offered the opportunity to attend St. Vincent’s School of Nursing, where she earned her degree in nursing...
Maria Concetta Cipriano
Oct 17, 2026
Maria Concetta Cipriano, age 87, Born in Torretta (Prov. Di Palermo) Sicilia, passed away peacefully, October 17, 2026.
Beloved daughter of the late Girolamo & Francesca (nee Davi) Cipriano.
Dear sister of Rosalia (the late Calogero) D’Armetta, the late Benedetto (the late Rosaria) Cipriano, the late Giuseppe (the late Teresa) Cipriano, the late Salvatore (the late Vincenza) Cipriano, the late Laura (the...
Rita Nancy Casal
Oct 16, 2026
Rita Nancy Casal, 83, of Willow Spring, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Rita was born on September 17, 1943, in Santa Clara, Cuba. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Tomas Casal, and her parents, Antidio Perez and Pastora Santana Perez.
She is survived by her two sons and daughter: Jorge...
Bob Wasick
Oct 16, 2026
Bob Wasick 70 of Des Plaines. At Peace with Christ Friday, October 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Sharon Pergande. Loving father of Michael Wasick and Luke Pergande. Beloved son of the late Robert and the late Faith. Dear brother of Kathy Treliving. Fond uncle and friend to many. Visitation Thursday, October 22nd from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Cumberland Chapels...
Rose Pecora Alioto
Oct 15, 2026
Rose P. Alioto (nee Pecora), age 87, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026. Rose was born on June 15, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late George and Catherine (nee Pilagallo) Pecora.
Rose was the devoted wife of the late Angelo Alioto. Dearest sister of the late Vincent (Norma) Pecora, the late Marie Pecora and the late Faustino Pecora. Loving...
Jesus "Jesse" Avila
Oct 15, 2026
Jesus "Jesse" Avila, aged 67, a retired Chicago Police Officer of 30 years' service, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2026.
Jesse was born in Guanajuato, Mexico on November 23, 1959, to the loving care of his parents, Cecelio and Eugenia Avila. At the age of 5, Jesse along with his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago....
Betty Majewski
Oct 15, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce that Betty Majewski has passed away. She was born on February 1, 1930, in Chicago to Pearl and William Mein. She died peacefully at the age of 96 on October 15th at Resurrection Medical Center. Betty was the wife of the late Eugene and the loving mother of Donna (Donald) Robinson, Russell (Denise), Ronald (Deborah),...
Jon Russell Lapo
Oct 14, 2026
Jon "Rizz" Lapo, 77; U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient; Cherished husband of Phyllis nee Cocco; Beloved son of Katherine; Dear brother of Paul, Roy and Janet; Loving brother-in-law and wonderful uncle to many; Loving Dog Dad to Buddy, Sr. and Buddy, Jr. and a devoted and loyal friend to all. Jon was a longtime member and past...
Harold Owen
Oct 14, 2026
Harold L. Owen, Jr. passed away on October 14, 2026, at Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. He was born on April 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harold L. Owen, Sr. and Corinne Owen. He was the loving step-son of Hans "Pete" Petersen.
Harold (“Harry”) was the beloved husband of 56 years to Joyce Owen, and the loving father of Debbie...
Juliette Jimenez
Oct 13, 2026
Juliette "Julie" Jimenez, age 38, passed away on October 13, 2026. Julie was the loving daughter of Maria and Robert Jimenez; beloved sister of Leia, Robert, and Andrew; cherished godmother of Isabella and Ivee; dearest aunt to Luke; dear granddaughter, cousin, niece, and friend of many.
You Are A Love Story..My Precious daughter JulietteYou mentioned a dream early in the yearI...
Migdalia Marquez
Oct 13, 2026
Migdalia “Laly” Marquez, age 69, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026. Laly was born on October 5, 1957, in Lares, Puerto Rico, to the late Pedro Quintana and Joaquina Reboyras
Laly was the beloved wife of Tony Marquez, with whom she shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. Loving mother of Denise Shuttleworth and Gabriel Marquez. Cherished grandmother of Khloe and...
Mary Jean Campanile
Oct 12, 2026
Mary Jean Campanile (nee Iannino) age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 12, 2026. Mary Jean was the beloved wife of the late Rocco M. Campanile for 57 wonderful years; loving mother of Sharon (Anthony) Grande, Rocco S. (Lisa) and Michael P. (Emily) Campanile; dearest daughter of the late Luigina (nee Bruno) and the late Pasquale Iannino;...
Emilio Luigi DeRango
Oct 12, 2026
Emilio Luigi DeRango
Emilio Luigi DeRango, born in Marano Principato, Calabria, Italy, on February 5, 1938, fell asleep in the Lord surrounded by his loving family.
Emilio emigrated to the United States in August 1967. He lived a complete life and was incredibly proud to become a U.S. citizen. A dedicated family man with an amazing work ethic, he was especially proud...
Maria Heska
Oct 11, 2026
Maria Heska nee Gawin, age 90. Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz Heski; loving mother of Joanna (Henryk) Gadomski, Marta (Ryszard) Koczwara, and Krzysztof (Malgorzata) Heski; beloved daughter of the late Jozef and Zofia Gawin nee Syslo; loving grandmother of Magdalena (Filip) Kruszynski, Martyna (Patrick) Szyller, Paulina Gadomski, Julita Gadomski, Anna Gadomski, Konrad (Monika) Koczwara, Kamil Koczwara, and Daniel Heski;...
Domenico Paliferro
Oct 10, 2026
Domenico Paliferro, age 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 10, 2026. Domenico was the beloved husband of the late Donata (nee DiLollo); loving father of Giovanni (Rosalia) Paliferro, Pina (the late Giovanni) Petrocelli, Cesare (Maria) and Virgilio (Mary) Paliferro; dear son of the late Giuseppina and Cesare Paliferro; cherished nonno of Tony (Chrissy) Paliferro, Donna (Pat) Rossi,...
Eugene H. Sakowski
Oct 10, 2026
Eugene Sakowski, 82, passed away October 10, 2026. Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. Devoted husband of Maureen for 56 wonderful years. Loving father of Richard Sakowski and Brian Sakowski. Eugene was a postal clerk for the United States Postal Service for many, many years; a devoted member of the Harwood Heights Senior Club, and a faithful Catholic....
Eduardo Malia Ola
Oct 9, 2026
Eduardo Malia Ola, age 81, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. Eduardo was the beloved husband of the late Nimfa Martin Guerra for 47 wonderful years; dear son of the late Esperanza and Francisco Ola; dearest brother of Remedios, Barbara, Decena, Herminia, Basilia and Antonio, and he was a fond uncle of many.
Visitation Thursday, October 15,...
James Guenther
Oct 8, 2026
James “Jim” Guenther was known as a beautifully stubborn and kind man. Those who loved him understood that his stubbornness was simply another word for his incredible strength, his unwavering opinions, and his refusal to give up. Born December 22, 1949, Jim lived a life defined by this unyielding spirit until his passing on October 8, 2026 at the age...
