Obituaries

Oct 6, 2025

Judith A. Connolly (née Sirchio), age 84, of Chicago — and more recently, Park Ridge — passed away peacefully on October 6. Beloved wife of the late Peter Connolly. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Nancy Sirchio. Loving sister to LuAnn (Zenith) Akers and the late Bruce Sirchio. Treasured sister-in-law and dear friend to Jeanne Connolly and Pat...

Oct 5, 2025

Sean M. Lucas  C.P.D. - after a courageous battle with cancer.  Beloved husband of Vivian (nee Vallone); loving father of Everett, Noelle and Sawyer;  devoted son of Lorraine (nee Sielepkowski) and Robert Lucas; dear brother of John (Ginger), Robert (Barbara) and Patrick;  loving brother in law to Dayna (Brian) O'Connor, Jamie, Danielle and Tommy;  fond uncle of Christopher, Caiden,...

Oct 3, 2025

Gregory W. Schnoebelen- beloved son of the late Melvin Schnoebelen and Rosemary (nee Murphy) Pedersen; husband to Kathleen (née Spellman) loving father to Sarah (Dan) Meike, Molly Schnoebelen, the late Christopher and late Brian. Papa to Melody, William and Hunter; Brother to Janet (Jim) Bojan, Carol (Dan) English, David and Debbie Schnoebelen, Raymond and Elena Schnoebelen, Donna (Mike) Vasile...

Oct 1, 2025

Mary Patricia "Mary Pat" Mazurski, 80, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 6:58 p.m., surrounded by family. Born on July 10, 1945, in Chicago to Walter Joseph Mazurski and Jane Patricia Ryan, Mary Pat was known for her sarcastic humor, spirted beliefs, and the way she collected and connected friends. She was an...

Oct 1, 2025

The family of Caroline Elizabeth Fabry is heartbroken to announce her passing on October 1, 2025, at the age of 35.

Caroline leaves behind a family who loved her dearly and a multitude of memories, which will be cherished forever. She is survived by her loving parents, Robert Sr. and Penny; her brothers Robert Jr. and Daniel...

Sep 30, 2025

Margaret M. Hohenadel "Peggy" - beloved daughter of the late Margaret "Mag" (nee Lee) and Bill Hohenadel;  loving sister of Patti (the late Richard, C.P.D.) Mariner, Jeannie (the late David C.P.D.) Gould, William (Judy Hader), Donald (Kathy), and the late Robert (Candace), Nancy and John;  loving aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews;   longtime companion  to Terry...

Sep 28, 2025

Cornelius (Connell) G. Gillespie

Age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28.

Connell was the beloved son of the late James and Mary Gillespie and the dear brother of the late James Patrick Gillespie. He is survived by his devoted sister, Mary Ellen (John) Zimmers, and his cherished nephew, Frank (Karolina) Zimmers, with whom...

Sep 27, 2025

Norma Jean Kucera (nee Carroll) passed away peacefully at the age of 99.  Two weeks shy of her 100th birthday.  Beloved wife of the late Martin John Kucera for nearly 56 years.  Loving mother to Donna, Ron (Barb), Rick (Mary Jo). Grandmother to Jeff (Christine), Sandie (Patrick), Melanie (Dan), Brian (Nicole), Kevin, Michael and Anna Katherine.  Loving Great-Grandmother to...

Sep 27, 2025

Patrick A. Brennan, aged 87 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Patrick, "Paddy" was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1938. Paddy emigrated to Canada in 1960 before settling in Chicago where he married the late Joan Connolly Brennan in 1963. Loving father of Kelly (Dan Divis) Patricia (Ron Mazukelli) devoted Granddad...

Sep 26, 2025

Mary Ann (Szymczak) Mangano passed away on September 26, 2025, following an unexpected illness and rapid decline in health at the age of 85, with her family at her side. She was born on August 13, 1940, to Joseph and Sophie (Pluta) Szymczak in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Holy Name Cathedral High School, where she met her adoring...

Sep 25, 2025

Marie F. O'Brien (nee Sullivan)

Marie F. O'Brien, nee Sullivan, 91. Beloved wife of the late Thomas E. O'Brien. Loving mother of Mary (Ed) Winecki, Mike (Annette), Marty (Linda), the late John (Eileen), the late Steve (Nicole), Tom (Angela) and Barbara (Shandell) Hunter; devoted grandmother of Tom, Erin (fiancé Chris), Kevin, Kathleen, Stephen, Sean, Catherine, Philip, Brendan,...

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Jo Dockery – (nee Mullin) beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving daughter of the late Bridget and Joseph;  dear sister of Elizabeth (the late Jake) Mahal, the late Rev. Edward Mullin C.M. the late John (the late Joanne), the late Francis and the late Joseph;  cherished aunt of many.  Bachelor of Science in Nursing with highest honors. ...

Sep 20, 2025

George Jeuk 61, passed away peacefully on Saturday September 20, 2025.

George was preceded in death by his parents the late George and Mary Lou Jeuk.

George is survived by his brother Mike (Peggy) and sister Kathy (Pat) Maloy.

Loving Uncle to Danny (Karolina) and Michael (Nancy) Jeuk, Sean Maloy and Molly Maloy....

Sep 20, 2025

Cornelius J. Callaghan - "Con" beloved son of the late Mary (nee McNeela) and Cornelius Callaghan, beloved brother of Mary, John "Jack" (Francine), Patricia (Bob) Graham, Pete and Kathy (Robert) Flaherty; loving uncle and great uncle of many.  Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday October 4 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. Services...

Sep 19, 2025

John Joseph Pembroke, of Park Ridge IL, peacefully passed away at home on September 19, 2025, surrounded by family.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Mary (nee McGuire), loving proud father of Bridget Pembroke (Anthony McClain) and John "Jack" Joseph Pembroke III.

John was the eldest of seven children of the...

Sep 16, 2025

Anna Marie Hogan Obituary

Anna Marie was born and raised in Streator, IL. Moving to Chicago, IL in her early 20's to pursue her nursing career. She spent many years working for the city of Chicago in nursing, in various capacities. She had a passion for traveling and living her life to the fullest, making memories and...

Sep 14, 2025

John Joseph Pranno, at age 81, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2025. John was the husband of Suzanne Scott, father of the late Katherine Pranno and Michael (Rachel) Pranno, grandfather of Agostino and Marco Pranno, brother of Albert (Mary Ann), Arthur (Melanie), Faith Mary, and Michele (Charles Donkle) Pranno, and uncle of Albert and Anthony (Katheryn) Pranno.

Sep 12, 2025

Roberta DeVuono (née Krueger) passed away peacefully September 12, 2025, in Plano, Texas. Roberta spent her early life in Chicago where she grew up with siblings Evelyn and Jerry on Ohio Street.  Roberta met King "Peter" at the University of Illinois Teachers College on Navy Pier following his service as a Marine during the Korean War.  They moved to...

Sep 12, 2025

Mary A. Borner, nee Sharkey, 90, died peacefully at home on September 12, 2025. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Borner. Mary Alicia was born in Lissergool, Tibohine, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland to Patrick Thomas and Mary Jane Sharkey.

Loving mother of Kenneth (Laura), Judy (Mario) Orlandi, and John CFD (Kathy). Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Matthew,...

Sep 9, 2025

With great sorrow yet deep love and gratitude for a life well lived, the family of Geraldine L. DiFranco (nee Allegretti) announces her peaceful passing on September 9, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on June 19, 1932, she lived her life with unwavering faith and kindness, while always keeping God and her family first. Married 73 years...