Obituaries

Jul 8, 2018

Jose H. Erazo - 84 years, fond brother of Guadalupe Erazo and the late Gabriel (Frances) and Jorge (the late Lola); uncle of Antonio, Paquita (Tom), Anita (Steve), Jorge, Patricia, Nelly, Julie (Henry), Joaquin (Jeanine), Donny (Jessica), Hugo (Cecelia), Marcello, Sonia, Susanna, Cecelia and Carmen;  great uncle of Michelle (Bobby), Curtis, Jacob, Alyssa, Matthew, Casey, Carrie, Daniel, Joaquin, Cristina...

Jul 5, 2018

O'Grady, Michael "Big Mike." Age 59, fought valiantly against prostate cancer. Beloved husband of Diana; loving father of Caitlin and Michael J; dear brother of Maureen; fond brother in law of Bob (Lisa) and Tom (Donna) Tabrosky; adoring son in law of Nan and Pap; loving uncle to Sean (Jennifer) O'Grady, Laura and Bob III Tabrosky, . A visitation...

Jul 3, 2018

William S. Galluzzi Veteran of the U.S. Army. Retired Chicago high school teacher and head football coach for 47 years at Tuley/Clemente H.S. Inducted into the IL Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Fiesty Husband of 50 years to Rochelle nee Serritella. Cantankerous and loving Father of John (Julie), Maria and Suzanne. Cherished Grandfather of William, Rocco, Francesca and Joseph....

Jul 1, 2018

Brooks W. Wilkinson, MD, 62, passed away at home in Chicago July 1, 2018. He was born in Clarksburg, WV October 1, 1955. He is survived by a brother, Amos (Lisa) Wilkinson, MD of Bridgeport, WV. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Bernard and Norma Wilkinson, two sisters, Carolyn Brent, MD and Constance Pois, and brothers...

Jun 29, 2018

Michael Barry Gallagher passed away at home on Friday, June 29th, 2018, at the age of 69.  Loving father to Daniel; beloved brother to Nancy; and devoted husband to Verginia.  Born in Chicago in 1948, Michael was a caring and compassionate human being and friend who went above and beyond to ensure his loved ones were always smiling and...

Jun 25, 2018

Sheila Ann Uddin of Waverly, TN,  passed away suddenly at the age of 61. Devoted daughter to Juanita Ballard Faul and the late Oliver Buckner Wright; loving mother to Adam (Vanya), Tony, Danny, and the late Phillip Wright; dear sister to Dale Wright, Tim Nelson, and Dwayne Faul; caring half-sister to Mark, Mike, Matt, and Chris Wright, and Debbie...

Jun 24, 2018

Langtim, Melvin C.—87, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2018 with his wife of 61 years, Margaret P. Langtim (Corcoran) by his side. Born in Chicago in 1930, he was a member of the United States National Guard, dedicated football coach, and devoted father. Mel spent 43 years as a Chicago Public School Teacher/Administrator, with the majority...

Jun 21, 2018

Thomas Patrick Walsh passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 21, 2018. Loving husband to the late Arlene Walsh. Devoted father to Susan Walsh, Peggy (Ron) Kalbas, Thomas Walsh and Daniel Walsh. Thomas was the proud grandfather of Meghan Kalbas and Kaitlyn  Kalbas. Thomas was Evidence Technician for the Chicago Police Department until his retirement in 1989 and...

Jun 21, 2018

Thomas P. Matassa--Loving husband to Lisa nee Glantz; devoted son of the late Louis and Josephine; precious brother of Lois (Tony) Markel; doting Uncle to Kimberly Benson; father to Louis, Carrie, and Jennifer; son-in-law and friend to Toby and Howard Glantz; and loving uncle and cousin to many. Tommy, Our Knight in Shining Armor, battled cancer gallantly. May he...

Jun 18, 2018

Marian Thompson – (nee Scheuerman)  beloved wife of the late Arthur;  loving mother of Janet (John) Farrell, Scott (Diana) and Donn (Terri);  proud and cherished grandmother of Jenn (Tony) Rottman , Julie (Tom) Ryan, Heather (Thomas) Joyce, Alison (Victor) Salas, Andrew and Jason Thompson and Joe (Annaleigh) Tapper;  great grandmother of Abigail, Gavin, Sean, Mary, Jack and Quinn;  dear...

Jun 17, 2018

Carmen Messina--70 years old  from Chicago IL, passed on June 17th 2018 surrounded by immediate family. Worked many years with Security Federal and Labe banks. Survived by sons Philip and Patrick, grandchildren Monica, Renee, Anthony, Kaelin, Ela, Emma, Jacklyn, and Kaya, great grandchildren Angela and Leylani, and nieces Lisa and Jackie. Loved by many . Grave side service at...

Jun 15, 2018

James "Barry" Tinley, 61, Native of Dublin Ireland. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family June 15, 2018. Beloved husband of 38 years to Eileen. Loving father of Maureen and Claire (John McGrath) Tinley. Dearest granddad of Lucy and Jamie. Cherished brother of Toni (Archie) Noone, Elizabeth, Philip (Vickie), Gerard (Svetlana), Veronica, Brian, Alan (Carmen).Preceded in death by his parents...

Jun 15, 2018

Eric Julius Strauts, loving husband to Maureen, devoted father to Tim (Michele) and Erin (Joshua).  Eric was the proud grandfather of Olivia, Theodore, and Victoria, spending a full day caring for them each week.  They will miss their Papa.  The only child of Latvian emigres Vitold and Teresa, Eric was born in Germany in 1945 and came to the...

Jun 14, 2018

Wasco Rogula Jr. – beloved husband of the late Mayme (nee Alaimo);  loving father of Alexandria (Joe) Accardi;  proud and cherished grandfather of Gabriella, Marcella and Angelo;  preceded in death by his eight siblings: Julie, Mike, Ted, John, Steven, Pete, Leo and Tom.  Fond uncle of many.  U.S. Army Veteran from WWII.  Long-time employee as a buyer at the...

Jun 13, 2018

Bob Simpson went to be with the Lord peacefully on June 13th 2018 .Beloved husband of Margaret nee (Lally) beloved son of Robert and Delia (Naughton); loving father of Bob and Michael (Teresa) Simpson; proud grandfather of Jeffrey, Jessica, Olivia, Conner, Valerie and Brian. Bob was an avid reader who had a great love for classical music and opera....

Jun 11, 2018

56 of Niles. Passed suddenly on June 11, 2018. Loving husband of Nuala (nee Sharkey); devoted son of John and the late Anita; caring son-in-law of Sally Sharkey; cherished brother of Cindy (Terry) Earnest; fond cousin of  Robert Adams; dear brother-in-law of Maureen (John) Sheehan and Mary (Keith) Sudie; treasured uncle of Alex, Bridget, Dana, John, Kevin, Andrew and...

Jun 11, 2018

nee Mogan. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Daniel (Jeanne), Mary Kay (John) Hastings, and Donna (Denis) O'Connor; dear grandmother of Danny, Sarah (Brian Farley) Rice, Brian (Jessie) Rice, Tommy (Sarah), Danny (Vanessa), Michael (Tammi Triptow) Hastings, Kevin (Victoria), Mary Pat and Johnny Hastings, Brendan and Nora O'Connor; dear great grandmother of 8. Visitation will be...

Jun 10, 2018

Lena Burke (née Sullivan), best known as Eileen, 90, passed away on June 10th, 2018. She was born in Toureen, Co. Galway, Ireland and immigrated to the US in 1953. She was the beloved wife of the late Jimmy Burke and sister to Patrick. Preceded in death by her siblings Michael, Aggie, Mary, Bideen, and Nora. Her life will...

Jun 9, 2018

Acrivoula McElhaney (nee Lymberopoulos), known as Voula or Akrivi to those close to her, passed away on June 9th, 2018. Voula was born in Athens Greece to Efthimios and Asimina (nee Galanis) Lymberopoulos of Corinth, Greece.

By the age of 16, she had lost both her parents.  Soon after, she immigrated to the St. Louis, MO, where...

Jun 8, 2018

Sandra S. Gould – (nee Shaghalian) beloved wife of the late John;  loving mother of Philip (Barbara), David (Laura) and Christine (Patrick) McDonough;  proud and cherished grandmother of Lauren, Austin, Stephen, Beatrice and Thomas John "TJ" Gould and Timothy and Patrick McDonough;  dear sister of the late Martha Baldini and the late Donald (Johanna) Shaghalian;  fond aunt of Giovanni...