Obituaries

Jan 30, 2025

David "Chris" Zebos, 62, passed away Jan. 30, 2025.  Beloved husband of Michelle married 34 together 39 years

Brother of Sally, Barrett and Julie

Son of the late Judy and Steve

Loved Uncle, brother in law and friend to so many

Was in the Army in his early years  and went...

Jan 25, 2025

Brian David Gibson, 47, of Chicago, passed away on January 25, 2025. Doting husband to Jessica Gibson. Adored father of Christopher Gibson, Veronica Gibson , Eric Gibson and is preceded in death by his son Andre Gibson. Cherished grand father of Lucas Gibson. Loving brother of Daniel Gibson and Shelby Strong.

A service will be held on...

Jan 25, 2025

Visitation will be held Tuesday, 10:00am- 1:00pm at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Service 1:00pm. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

Jan 24, 2025

Walter R Chmielewski age 92 died peacefully in his sleep on Jan 24th 2025 at Ascension Alexian Brothers - Hospice Residence.  A proud veteran of the US Army. He was a Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle ,Companion and friend to many.  A long time employee of People's Gas Co. and resident of Chicago's NW Side.  Walter was a kind...

Jan 24, 2025

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Catalin Constantin Dorobat on January 24. 2025,  dearly loved husband of Simona, father of Nicole and Andrew, and friend of many.  Please join us for the wake service and visitation on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. at St. Constantine and Helen Romanian Orthodox Cathedral (5410 N. Newland Ave. Chicago,...

Jan 23, 2025

Thomas J. Flanagan, 82, Ret. CPD, peacefully passed January 23rd. Beloved husband of Margaret, née Quirk, for 47 years. Loving father of Bridget Flanagan and TJ (Tanya) Flanagan. Adored grandfather of John, Tommy, and Livia. Cherished brother of Judy (Joseph) Haughey and the late Marilyn Gulan. Son of the late Thomas and Diana. Fond uncle, cousin, and friend of...

Jan 19, 2025

Peter M Calumet, 82, of Chicago, IL, passed away on January 19, 2025, at his home, in the care of his children. Loving husband of the late Kathleen Calumet nee Cunningham. Loving father of Michael ( Angie), Kathleen "Kiki" Calumet, Tricia (Marty) McGrath. Proud and cherished Papa of Joey, Allie, Emily, Matthew, Austyn and Braden Calumet, and Sully, Sadie,...

Jan 17, 2025

Margaret "Maggie" Russell, age 74, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, John Russell.  She was dear daughter of the late John and Lena Brennessel, and the loving sister to the late Kathleen Brennessel.  She will be missed by her caring in-laws: Thomas (Julia) Russell, Mary...

Jan 13, 2025

Thomas J. Barrett, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 13. Tom is survived by his children Kelly (Don) Lupo, Michelle (Michael) Orta and Tommy. Beloved brother to Eileen (the late Walter) Zakrzewski. Cherished "Pa" to his six grandchildren, Bryn, Tess and Lyla Orta; Jake, Raeah and Alora Lupo. Best friend to Joanne Barrett. Devoted Uncle...

Jan 13, 2025

John K. Curran - beloved husband of  Margaret (nee Doonan);  loving father of Maura (Mickey) Korzeniowski, Una (Steve) Battaglia, Anne (Chris) Gumino and Sean (Jessica) Curran;  proud and cherished grandfather of Nolan, Ava, Emily, Jack, John, Colton, Andrew, Matthew, Sloane, Stella, Fallon and Chloe;  dear brother and uncle of many.  Member of Ironworkers Union Local #1;  Native of Carna,...

Jan 13, 2025

Zuzanna Pilat, born September 1,1935 - Loving Mother of Leszek (Zofia) Pilat, Jolanta Pilat, Halina Pilat; Proud Grandmother of Monika (Adam) Witek; Beloved Great-Grandmother of Alexander. Private funeral service to follow.

Jan 12, 2025

Michael Glynn, 99 - beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Conroy); loving father of Bernadette (Bernie) Stark, Mary (Brendan) Aldrich, Kathy (Jeff) Dorjath, and the late Michael (Nora) Glynn; proud and cherished grandfather of Kevin (Julie), Chris (Melissa) and Courtney (Troy) Greve, Kellie, Brittany and Christopher Dorjath, and Michael Glynn (Bri); great grandfather of Madasyn, Chase, Kendall, Aedan,...

Jan 5, 2025

Anthony "Buddy" Romano beloved best friend and husband of Pamela (nee Sedin) for 56 years. Loving father of Anthony (Susan), Dominic (Lisa) and Jeffry. PaPa- Nonno to Marisa, Gianna, Anthony, Justin, Michael, Joseph and John. Fond brother of the late Rosemary Romano.

Visitation will be held Saturday at St. Catherine Siena Church, 845 W. Main St. West...

Jan 4, 2025

Joseph A. Hernandez, 74, beloved husband of Janet Hernandez (Miller) passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on January 4, 2025, after his courageous 14-year fight with cancer. Proud father of Julie Hernandez (Andy) Tomlin, Joe (Erika) Hernandez, Jamie (Steven) Pritchard and Jennifer (Frank) Accardo. Loving Poppa of his own baseball team of 9;Andrew, Tori,...

Jan 3, 2025

Rafael Manilla, 79, passed away on January 3rd, 2025.  He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and enjoying his favorite music one last time.

Rafael was born on December 20th,1945 in Mexico City, Mexico.  He was the first of his family to immigrate to Chicago, IL with his wife Guadalupe Manilla, where they raised their 3...

Jan 2, 2025

George Litman, beloved husband and father, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. George was preceded in death by his beloved wife Theresa M. Litman, parents Steven and Luz P. Litman, brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law Alice & Joaquin Romero Sr., John & Sara Litman, Sophie & Felipe Salazar, Lucy & Nicandro Villarreal, Elodia and Steven Litman Jr., Gabriel...

Jan 2, 2025

Aurora Himpelmann  (nee Mancini) - passed away on January 2 2025 at the age of 101 Beloved wife of the late Peter Himpelmann Companion of 30 years to Harry Giese  loving mother to Nicholas (the late Patricia) Himpelmann Sr and the late Carl Himpelmann Sr Grandchildren Nicholas Jr , Angela, Carl Jr, Nicole  Greatgrandchildren   Jazmine, Bella, Savanna, Giselle, Carl...

Jan 2, 2025

Esmeralda Lindo, 73, of Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, passed away on January 2, 2025. Cherished mother of Erik Lindo, Christina Bhatty, Veronica Sosa, Lisa Sosa and Selena Castillo. Adored grandma of Alyssa Ortiz, Jasmine Ortiz, Noel Urenda, Marcos Urenda, Yusuf Bhatty, Aliyah Bhatty, Jazlene Rojas and Vincent Rojas. Survived by three brothers and two sisters. Preceded in death by one...

Jan 1, 2025

Matthew Tufano, age 48, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 1, 2025.

Beloved son to Louise (and late Bob Roth) and Ronald Tufano. Loving nephew and cousin, proud uncle to many, dear step brother and an amazing friend to all who knew him. Matt loved Chicago sports, particularly his Cubbies. He was always ready for a...

Dec 31, 2024

Walter W Tekresh Jr, age 82, passed away at home on December 31, 2024.Walter was the beloved brother to Michael (Christine) O'Hara.  Preceded in death by his parents Ruth O'Hara and Walter W Tekresh, Sr and his sister Karen Tekresh.  Walter leaves behind cherished family, friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Visitation Saturday at...