Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Elisabeth "Betty" Mateling (nee Braehler), age 68, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on May 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Theresa and Aloys Braehler, and her sister, Helen Braehler. Betty leaves behind her beloved husband, Ronald Mateling, and cherished daughters, Emily (Dan) Borkowski, Marisa (Robert) Peterson, and Ellen (Tim) Whalen.

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May 13, 2023

Peter D. Connolly, 83, of Chicago and recently Park Ridge, died Saturday May 13 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Judy (nee Sirchio). Peter graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1962. Peter and Judy, the love of his life, both enjoyed the other loves – the Cubs and Notre Dame. Peter and Judy braved the cold...

May 12, 2023

Pasquale Viele , age 59.  He was the beloved husband of the late Iliriana, loving father of Giovanni P. (Pavlina Tollumi) and Marco A. Viele.  Pasquale was a devoted son of the late Giovanni and Lucrezia Viele and dear brother of Stella (Frank) Capobianco and the late Rosa and Domenico.  He was a endearing uncle of Claudia and Carla...

May 10, 2023

Isabella (Prato) Aiello born in Altavilla Milicia, Sicily, Italy and died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family at her side on May 10, 2023. On February 21, 1952, she married her husband, Salvatore Aiello, who passed in 2016. Isabella loved to cook, sew, and spend time with her family. She loved to entertain and fed everyone...

May 5, 2023

Justin F. Klein died on May 5, 2023 after a long battle with heart disease. He was 77 years old. Justin grew up on the corner of Greenview and Henderson, attended Hamilton Elementary and Lake View High School. He enjoyed traveling, horse racing (even owning a few horses for a period of time) and spending time at his cottage...

May 4, 2023

Lee Ann Northcutt (nee Thomas) lived to an old age but died young.

On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Lee passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her books and the many pictures and drawings of her grandchildren that adorned every wall in every room of her home.

Born and raised in 1937 in the bungalow...

May 1, 2023

John F. Mulcrone, 87, native of Aughagowla, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Doherty); loving father of Mary (Kevin) Marks, Dominick (Amy), Ann, & John (Patty); cherished Grandpa of Brian, Eamon (fiancee Catherine Kells),Colleen Marks; Declan (fiancee Maureen O'Donnell), Brendan, Michael, Shaun, Liam, John Michael & Daniel; dear brother of Mary (the late Vincent) O'Malley, Annie...

May 1, 2023

Hildegard Marqui passed into eternal life on May 1st, 2023. She was born on October 11, 1936. She was the beloved wife of Johann Marqui. Loving mother of Charlotte DeVito, Hans Peter Marqui and Annemarie McCarthy. She is admired and adored and loved by her grandchildren Paul Marqui, Helena Marqui, Julianna Marqui, Brittany Laskowski, Bryanna McCarthy, Eric DeVito and...

Apr 25, 2023

Robert Steven Stavrakas, lovingly known as Steve, passed away peacefully in Park Ridge, IL at 94. Steve lived a long and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and dedication to his family and community.

Steve was born May 25, 1928 to Peter and Mary Stavrakas, who predeceased him. He was a proud veteran who...

Apr 22, 2023

Christina M. Tarzian--Born in Chicago on August 7, 1952, Passed April 22, 2023. Dear sister to Marianne (Chris) Laughlin, Laura (Jon) Olsen, Jill (Jim) Sorensen, Jim (Heidi) Tarzian, Tim Tarzian, Anita Tarzian (Jim Fill), and Joan Tarzian (Jaime Ordas); preceded in death by her parents George & Myra Tarzian, brother Mitch Tarzian and nephew Walter (Tony) Laughlin; loving Aunt...

Apr 18, 2023

Edward Michael "Ed" O'Connor, 68, of Barrington Hills, Illinois passed unexpectedly at his home on April 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband to Karen O'Connor (nee Smith); devoted son of the late Charles J. O'Connor and Lenore (nee Sauter); cherished son-in-law of Madelyn (and the late Walter) Martin; loving father to Chuck (Melanie) Hodges, Charles O'Connor, Edward (Stephanie)...

Apr 16, 2023

Mary Margaret Togher (nee O'Malley) passed into eternal life on April 16, 2023. Beloved wife of the late James Togher. Loving daughter of the late Mary and Patrick O'Malley.  Mary is survived by her devoted only child,  Roselene Folan (Edward Gilger), and her adoring grandchildren, Gabrielle, Mary, & James Folan, and many nieces and nephews who she loved dearly....

Apr 10, 2023

Marie Frances Hagarty (nee Cleary), daughter of Catherine Cleary (nee Brogan) of Balina, County Mayo, Ireland, and Patrick Cleary of Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. Her parents had planned to board the Titanic to emigrate to America, but it was overbooked. Marie was born in Chicago on Flag Day, June 14, 1925, and grew up in St. Adrian's Parish. Loving...

Apr 8, 2023

Mary V. Moran, 97. Beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Ann (McLaughlin). Preceded in death by her siblings, Thomas (Marion), James (Betty), Katherine "Nancy" Gorrell, John (Carolyn), Patricia, and Joan (Richard) Foerstel. Cherished aunt of 27 and great aunt to many more. Mary was the true matriarch of the family, leading, helping and sharing her life with...

Apr 7, 2023

Loretta Anne "Lorie" Schalke (nee Reilly), dearest wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away on April 7, 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer and lymphoma. Her suffering ended, in the presence of her adoring husband of 29 years, Gene, and her sons Jack, Eric and Ben.

Born in Chicago to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and...

Apr 6, 2023

Michael James "Mick" Flaherty—Beloved husband of Mary (nee Kelly); devoted Papa of Katie (Kevin) Ward, Timothy (Stephanie), and Tara (Jason) Jenkins; loving Papa the Pirate to Jimmy, Russell, and June Jenkins, Jack and Annette Flaherty, and Paddy and Sheila Ward; dear son of Patrick and the late Jeanne Flaherty; fond brother of Mary Jeanne (Ron) Butera, Patrick (Imelda), John...

Apr 4, 2023

James Joseph Towey—Retired CPD and United States Marine Corps. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (nee O'Reilly); loving father of John-Retired C.P.D., Erin, and Brian C.P.D. (Rosemary); dear grandfather of Marty, Rohan, Seamus, Margaret, and Quinn Towey; fond brother of Una, Bridie, Eileen, John, and the late Mary. Native of Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland.

Visitation will be held...

Apr 3, 2023

Margaret "Peggy" Pratt (nee Geraghty) passed into eternal life on April 3rd, 2023. She was born in July 1945 in the village of Stonefield in County Mayo, Ireland, on the coast of the North Atlantic. She was the fourth child of Patrick and Kate Geraghty (nee Monaghan).

Her family decided to accept an offer by the Irish...

Apr 2, 2023

Ruth Mary O'Grady--Beloved wife of the late Michael O'Grady; loving mother of Michael (Kathy), and Matthew O'Grady; cherished grandmother of Thomas, Kate (Anthony) DeFrank, and Emily Rose; fond sister of James (Pat) Novak, Ron (Terry) Novak, Judy (Dennis) Domanchuk, Joan (the late Dave) Denton, and Linda (the late Nelson) McMahon; dear daughter to the late Stanley and Pauline (nee...

Mar 31, 2023

Sandra Thomas (nee Yunker) passed away on Friday March 31st surrounded by her loving and devoted family. Sandy was the beloved mother to daughter Danielle (Tim) Penman and son Daniel (Julie) Thomas. She was loved and cherished by her grandchildren Patrick Penman, Andrew Penman, Nathaniel Thomas, and Hunter Thomas. She was a beloved sister to James, Michael, Thomas, and...