Obituaries

Aug 28, 2025

John Urbanski, 85, at peace on 8/28/2025. Survived by cherished wife Cheryl Urbanski married for 45 loving years. Devoted father of Michelle (Anthony) Affetto, Buddy (Daniella) Watson, Kimberly (Mark) Kinastowski, Kevin Watson, Paula (Frank) Bruno, and Jonathan (Kathryn) Urbanski. Proud grandfather of Heather (Jamie), Holly (Eric), Anthony, Tabitha, Sebastian, Fabian, Josephine, Pauline, Joey, Francesco, Mario, Alliviera, Evan, Maxwell, Nathan,...

Aug 22, 2025

Thomas Edward Tolan, 66, formerly of Park Ridge and Libertyville, Illinois, fell asleep in the Lord on August 22, 2025. Tom was born on September 11, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Edward and Mary Tolan. Beloved brother of Paula, William, his dear twin, Diana (Panayiotis), and Stephen (Mary). Cherished uncle of Demetra (Alexandros), James, Veronica (Blake), Stephen...

Aug 18, 2025

Lynn, Catherine M. 95 nee Flannery passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John F. Lynn, CFD. Loving mother of Cathy (Matt) Salatino, and Terri (Shaun) Fleischhacker. Cherished Grandmother of Ava and Danny Salatino, and Aidan and Brennan Fleischhacker. Dear sister of Norine and Theresa Flannery. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Aug 18, 2025

Kathryn "Katie" Spielmann, 96 years young, passed away August 18, 2025.  Born August 4, 1929 at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL.  She lived almost her entire life in Park Ridge, IL.

Loving daughter of the late Harold J. Spielmann and the late Kathryn Cox Spielmann and sister of the late Peter Spielmann.  Survived by her cousin...

Aug 15, 2025

Arthur Whiteside, 87, at peace August 15th, 2025. Beloved Husband of Rosemary Whiteside née Anderson for 65 amazing years. Dear son of the late Emmett and Martha Whiteside, née Gloss. Loving and devoted father of Sheila (Tony Zagone), Sharon, Christopher (Nadia, née Romanos), Gregory (Debbie, née McGovern), the late Brian (Linda, née Nordquist), Michael (Paula, née Huber), Joanne (Daryl...

Aug 14, 2025

Hoey, Margaret Theresa (Peggy) of Chicago (aged 85) passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Omeath, County Louth, Ireland, she built a beautiful life in Chicago centered on her family and in service to others, though her heart was always with Carlingford Lough and Cooley Mountains. Peggy is preceded in death...

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas Daniel Lynch, age 86, entered eternal life on August 14, 2025. He passed away peacefully, surrounded in prayer and by a multitude of family and friends who loved him dearly. Tom was a devoted husband, a loving and admired father and father-in-law, and a cherished Papa to 14 grandchildren. He lived a life rooted in faith, family, loyalty,...

Aug 10, 2025

Brian Patrick Kloss, age 57, died suddenly on August 10, 2025. Loving son of Dennis R. Kloss and Judith L. (nee Jagiello) Kloss, brother to Carrie(Jim) Wilhelm and Laura Belluomini, devoted uncle to Claudia and Luke, and close friend, mentor and father figure to Michael Culbertson for 11 years. Brian graduated from Lane Tech and joined the Air Force.  ...

Jul 28, 2025

Mary K. Flaherty (née Kelly) — Beloved wife of the late Michael James "Mick" Flaherty; devoted mother of Katie (Kevin) Ward, Timothy (Stephanie) Flaherty, and Tara (Jason) Jenkins; proud and loving "Grandma Red" to Jimmy, Russell, and June Jenkins, Jack and Annette Flaherty, and Paddy and Sheila Ward; cherished daughter of the late John and Bridie Kelly; dear sister...

Jul 27, 2025

In Loving Memory of Denise Trost (née Hays)

Denise A, Trost, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late James Trost; cherished mother of Julie (Thomas) Wagner and Michael (Jen) Trost; devoted grandmother to Ryan and Aiden Wagner, Emily (Doug) Glynn, Devin, Gavin, Jaydin, and Colin Trost; and...

Jul 26, 2025

Barrett, Mary C. 92 nee Smith. Beloved wife of John F. for 67 years. Loving mother of Michael (Joy) Barrett, Eileen (the late Guy) Hellstrom, Kathleen (John) Donohoe, Mary (Edward) Dowd, Patricia (Daniel) Burke. Cherished Grandmother of Julie Klingel, Daniel Barrett, Maureen Unger, Bridget Hansen, Matthew Hellstrom, Sarah Robinson, Mary Clare Donohoe, Brian Dowd, Lauren Wunder, Christine Dowd, Kevin...

Jul 25, 2025

Andrew R. Ripley, 60, passed away on July 25, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Linda Ripley and devoted father to William, Alexander, Ashley, and Michelle Ripley. Son of the late Maryanne Hersey, Andrew was deeply loved by his family, cousins, coworkers, and many others. Known for his kindness, dedication, and quiet strength, Andrew touched the lives of...

Jul 20, 2025

Kevin Connolly, loving husband of Dawn Connolly (nee Bergren). Loving father of Sean, Kevin, the late Kelly, and Christen. Dear Grandfather of Aidan, Declan, Lochlan Connolly and James "Jimmy" Phillips. Beloved Son of the late Michael and Jane Connolly (nee Hester). Loving brother of Michael (Barbara), Vincent (Susan) and Maureen Connolly. Son in law to the late Ralph and...

Jul 11, 2025

Tracey E. Lindstrom Amato, 63 Chicago,8/14/1961-7/11/2025   Illinois passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on July 11th 2025.Tracey was a devoted mother of daughter (Madeline)and sister of Kimberly (David) and Heather (James). Aunt to Justin, Erin, Andrew (Danielle), Patrick (Katherine), Meghan (Matthew) and Sean. Great Aunt to Lynkin, Logan, Levi, Harrison, Keegan, Oliver, Charlotte and Colin....

Jul 10, 2025

MaryAnn Lindstrom (McLaughlin) MaryAnn Lindstrom 83, 5/9/1942- 7/10/2025   Park Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2025. MaryAnn was a devoted sister to brother (James), Stepmother to Kimberly (David) and Heather (James). Grandmother to Justin, Erin, Andrew (Danielle), Patrick (Katherine), Meghan (Matthew), Sean, and Madeline. Great Grandmother to Lynkin, Logan, Levi, Harrison, Keegan, Oliver, Charlotte and Colin. Preceded...

Jul 10, 2025

Thomas Meehan -beloved husband of the late Celine (nee O'Boyle); loving father of Gerard (Kate) Meehan and Annette (Martin) Heneghan;  proud and cherished grandfather of Ashling (Sarah), Shane (Andie) and Caolan Meehan and Conor (Sara), Seamus and Sinead Heneghan;  fond Papa and uncle to many.  Native of Largydaughton, Kilcar, Co.Donegal, Ireland.  Lover of traditional Irish music and mighty fiddler. ...

Jul 10, 2025

Joseph Carmen Scarpelli, age 89, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born in 1935 in Chicago to the late Ercole and Emilia (Mazzuca) Scarpelli. He was the third of four children. Joe graduated from Steinmetz High School in 1953 and attended North Dakota State University on...

Jul 4, 2025

"Duf" was a man who faced life's challenges with extraordinary spirit and spunk.

Diagnosed with diabetes at the young age of 18, he chose not to let the disease define

him but rather embraced life wholeheartedly, calling himself "lucky."

Jim lived, as he wished, with courage, determination and meaningful connections. Friends and family...

Jul 3, 2025

Michael E. Maher passed away on July 3, 2025.  Loving husband of Nancy (nee LeComte) for 40 years of marriage.  Son of the late Martin J. and Joan M. (nee Devine).  Brother of Martin Maher, Mary Beth (Anthony) Ahlfeld.  Brother-in-Law of Barbara (Alfred) Sweeney, Mary Anne (Joseph) Hadeka, Joseph (Rhonda) LeComte, Diane (Daniel) Gallery, Catherine (Patrick) Garrity, Maureen Brookover. ...

Jul 1, 2025

Joseph FOLEY, 90, loving husband of the late Carol (nee Wissemes) for almost 60 years. Left to mourn his passing are six devoted children, Melissa Fuller (John), Jennifer Mocny (Alan), Carrie Foley, Marjorie Paredes (Jose), Maribeth Young (Arthur) and John Foley. Remaining to forever cherish his memory are his grandchildren, Brian (Emilee) Fuller, Robert (Anna) Fuller, Conner, Sean, and...