Obituaries

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...

Dec 31, 2024

Bert M . Svedman of 1300 W. Newport, Passed on Wednesday December 31st at the age of 90. He rejoins his loving Wife Mary, Son Brian and Grandson Matthew in eternity. He will be missed by his Son Michael, Granddaughters Lauren and Megan, Grandson Michael, Great Granddaughters Lila Rose and Irena. He will be missed by his Nieces Laura,...

Dec 30, 2024

Patricia Newell - Beloved daughter of (late) Tom and Mary Newell. Dear sister of Noreen Newell and (late) Anne Kopka. Loving Godmother of Katie (Justin) Lange. Cherished Great-Aunt of Addison Lange. Dearest niece, cousin, and friend to many.  Visitation Thursday January 9th at St.Juliana Church 10- 11 am . Funeral Mass 11:00 am. Interment- Maryhill Cemetery . For further...

Dec 30, 2024

Coleman (Colum) Patrick Conroy—Native of Cornamona, Co. Galway, passed away peacefully December 30th, 2024 at the age of 87. Colum is the beloved husband of Helena (nee Joyce); loving father of Kevin (Kelli) Conroy, Barbara (Scott) Jones, Brian Conroy and Theresa (John) Jacobs. Proud and cherished grandfather of Danny and Ethan (Natalie) Conroy, Kersti, Sarah, Connor and Gavin Buckley,...

Dec 29, 2024

Geraldine, beloved aunt of Dominic (Wendy) DiBiaso, Alex DiBiaso (Donna Leska), and Anna  (nee DiBiaso) (Marty) McHugh; loving great aunt of Nicole (Michael) Belcaster, Dominic (Alexandra) DiBiaso, Genevieve McHugh (Nigel Pearson), and John McHugh; dear great-great aunt of Jameson, Zoey, and Melody Belcaster and Dominic Christopher DiBiaso; daughter of the late Alesandro and Marianna DiBiaso (nee Pizzuto); fond sister...

Dec 27, 2024

Lawrence M. McCarthy, age 70, son of the late Jack and Peggy McCarthy; beloved husband of Maureen (nee Garrity); loving father of Patrick and Michael;  cherished brother of John (Cathy), Mary Ann, Nancy (John) Beres, Colleen, Sheila (Tom) Rahlfs and Dan (Shannon);  fond brother in law of Mike (Patty), Colleen (Eoin) McCague, Tim, Megan, Dan (Karri) and Katie Garrity;...

Dec 23, 2024

Thomas Eugene Shea, "Tom", was born October 3, 1938 in Buffalo NY and passed away surrounded by his family in Chicago on Monday December 23rd.   He graduated from Catholic University with a Bachelor Degree in Scripture and later received two Master's degrees in Biblical Studies and Scripture at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. Beloved husband of Jean Shea...

Dec 23, 2024

Johnson (Twohig), Celia (nee Jenssen) Loving mother of Colleen (Michael) Lasky, Rita Scaletta,  the late Timothy (Jamie) Twohig, and Kathleen Detlaff.  Proud Grandma of Ashley, Jacqueline, Gina, Madeline, John, Gillian, Andy, and Ava.  Proceeded in death by her parents Herb & Pat Jenssen and her husband Jack Twohig and Les Johnson.  Sister of Kathy (Wayne) Koran and Herb (Kathy)...

Dec 21, 2024

Walter "Wally" Minor, 90, of Park Ridge, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 21 st , 2024 holding the hand of his wife of 67 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Park Ridge at 10am Saturday, December 28. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:30pm on Friday at Cooney...

Dec 20, 2024

Donna Marie Connolly, 89, of Libertyville, formerly of Glenview, passed away on December 20, 2024, at her home, in the care of her children.

Donna was the youngest of five children born on October 8, 1935, to Irene Whitty in Chicago, Illinois.  Her father, Michael Whitty died a few months before she was born.  She married William...

Dec 20, 2024

Annabell O'Malley - (nee Chambers) beloved wife of the late Patrick;  loving mother of Annabelle, Colleen, Patrick (Maureen), and Maureen (Andrew);  proud and cherished grandmother of Kelly, Patrick, Erin, Claire, Jack, Liam, Owen and Colin; dear sister of the late Noel, Winifred, William, Dorothy and Kathleen;  fond aunt and friend of many.  Visitation Thursday, December 26, 3-8 p.m. at...

Dec 19, 2024

Basilio Escutia, loving father of Checo, Basilio, Celina and Garitsy. Cherished grandfather of Xavier, Leila, Jesiah and Sinity. Fond son of the late Juan Escutia and Teresa Garcia Escutia. Dear brother of Maria del Socorro, Juan, Celina, Onesimo, Gema, Edmundo, Octavio, Manuel (dec.), Maria, Teresa, Guadalupe, Alejandra, Karina and Anahi. Loving tio to many nieces and nephews. During his...

Dec 17, 2024

Marianne Lemanski - (nee Koncel) beloved wife of the late Bernard;  loving mother of Cindy, Karen (Daniel CCSD) Cuddy, Maureen CCSD ( Tony Ret. CCSPD) Wasco, Renee (Jason CCSD) McCall;  proud and cherished grandmother of Brittney, Tonie, Taylor, Tyler, Anthony and the late Justina;  great grandmother of Lilly;  dear sister of Liz (Jim Tuleo) Koncel, Florence (Mike) Larson, Peggy...