Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

John W. Vlahavas, 78, Chicago, IL. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Loving Son of the late John Vlahavas and the late Anna Baker. Beloved Father of Christine (Mike) Houdek and Shawn (Ashley) Bell. Dear Grandfather of Ashton, Kaylynn, Eleanor, Charlotte, Mason and Elizabeth. Cherished Brother of Kathy, Connie, the late...

Mar 28, 2026

KIRWAN, Mary Patricia (nee Hoey), passed away peacefully on her 93rd birthday surrounded by her family, and is now reunited with her beloved late husband, Joseph. Loving mother of Sarah Bernadette (Michael) Whelan and Ciaran (Teresa) who were the pride and joy of her life. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Peter, John, and Cecelia Whelan and Audrey, Ronan, and Hannah Kirwan....

Mar 28, 2026

David Francis Cahill passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Dromulton, Currow, County Kerry, Ireland.

He grew up on a farm, raising prize-winning Ayrshire Cattle and Landrace Pigs. After a three year sojourn in Northern Ireland, he moved to Chicago in September, 1959. He arrived on Thursday and started work on Friday for...

Mar 24, 2026

Louis Anthony Musso, D.O., of St. George, Utah, passed away on March 24, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Niles, Illinois.

Dr. Musso was the youngest of five children born to Joseph and Mary Jane Musso. He attended Maine East High School, Bradley University, and Midwestern University Medical School. He completed his...

Apr 3, 2026

Catherine O'Keefe (nee O'Grady), 96,  beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of Eileen (John) Ebner, Kevin (Carrie), John, James (Peggy) and Sheila Infelise; proud and cherished grandmother of Kelly (John) Jacobson, Erin (Zach) Hibner, Katie (Corey) Weir, Conor (Ahna) Infelise, Michael Infelise, Stephen (Liz) and Erin Hutter;  great grandmother "G G" of ten;  dear sister of Margaret (the...

Mar 25, 2026

Sean Harris passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. He was born in Melrose Park, IL, on November 26, 1979. A man of deep intellect and creative spirit, Sean was never without a book in his hand or a story in progress. He found great joy in the written word, a passion that was rivaled only by his love of...

Mar 25, 2026

John Dineen, Ret CPD, born on July 4, 1936, on the West Side of Chicago to the late Tom and Dorothy Dineen, passed away on March 25, 2026.

Beloved husband of Marilyn Dineen, nee Callahan, for 68 years. Loving father to Karen (John) Kissane, Susan Dineen, Cindy (Norb) Sliwa, John Michael Dineen, and Timothy (Ret CPD) (Sue) Dineen. Adored and devoted...

Mar 19, 2026

Eileen Boyle (nee O'Malley) beloved wife of Philip; devoted daughter of the late Monica (nee Sullivan) and the late Martin O'Malley; loving mother of Deborah Holloran, Noreen Paulsen, Michael (the late Carol),  Robert (Jennifer Diehl), Neil (Jennifer), and Marty (Elizabeth Enright);  proud and cherished grandmother of 15, great grandmother of 17; dear sister of the late Margaret (the late...

Mar 19, 2026

Dr. Paula R. Young will be remembered for her brilliant intellect and quick, often wildly inappropriate, wit. She is proceeded in death by her parents William & Barbara (née Schott), formerly of Northbrook, IL. She is survived by her cousin Jim Schott of St John, IN., her “A-Team”: Beth, Deb, Joy & Kate, mentors, students, colleagues and friends too numerous...

Mar 18, 2026

Daniel Michael Peters, age 63, of Waukegan, died Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Ann Kiley Developmental Center in Waukegan. Beloved son of the late Edmund and Dorothy (née Nicolaus) Peters, he was born June 22, 1962, in Evanston. Even with his disabilities and challenges, Danny's primary goal in life was to make everyone around him laugh.  He was enormously...

Mar 12, 2026

Mary Morris, age 93, born October 1, 1932, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 12, 2026. She was a proud native of Fairhill, Menlough, County Galway, Ireland. Our Mom was fearless, adventurous and hardworking. At the age of 16, she got a job working as a secretary to a young attorney in the town of Athenry which...

Mar 11, 2026

Josephine Fanucchi, aged 102, born December 11, 1923, died peacefully within her home on March 11, 2026. A resident on Altgeld street in Lincoln Park, Chicago since her family migrated here from Lucca, Italy, in 1925. She was a hairdresser for all the ladies within our local neighborhood who were mostly fellow clergy members. She is survived by her...

Mar 9, 2026

Maurilio (Maure) G. Hernandez, 61, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026. Beloved companion of Vanessa Aguilar. Survived by his children Elena (Andrew) Cirillo, Jacob Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez and their mother Marguerite (Meg) Hernandez. Cherished grandfather of Sofia Cirillo. Dear brother of Gloria (Humberto) Gonzalez, Moises Hernandez, Veronica (Al) Garcia, Lorena (Rodney) Steffen, Zulema (Jonathan) Jordan and Noe (Christina) Hernandez....

Mar 6, 2026

Kathleen Frances O'Connor (née Reynolds) 79, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, with her family by her side.  Kathy was known for her warm heart and wonderful sense of humor, which brought laughter and light to those around her. She will be remembered for her strength, her spirit, and the love she shared with her family and friends....

Mar 4, 2026

Don Herbert Oline was born September 8,1935 in Davenport, Iowa. He relocated to St. Charles, Illinois in 1953, then made his home in Chicago in 1956. He was a 20-year employee of Washington National Insurance Company in Evanston, Illinois. He enjoyed several years residing in Las Vegas before returning to Chicago in 2002. Don was an avid sports afficionado....

Mar 3, 2026

Sheila Fern Murphy, beloved wife of the late Carmen Mustari; devoted daughter of the late Ellen and James Murphy; dear sister of Marie (Joe) Delrose, John (Joanie), and Patrick (Katie), and the late Michael, Kathleen, Eileen (Ralph) and Danny (Terri); loving aunt, cherished cousin and dear friend to many, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.

Feb 28, 2026

James Robert Lawson, 74, died Saturday, February 28 th in Park Ridge, Il, after a brief illness. Jim grew up in Queen of Angles Parish in the Lincoln Square neighborhood at a time when Chicago was divided as much by parish as by neighborhood. He served as an altar boy, was quarterback on his 8 th grade football team,...

Feb 28, 2026

Robert Franz Holbach

October 30,1924 - February 27, 2026

Robert F. Holbach—Beloved husband of the late Rosemary Holbach for almost 75 years; loving father of Barbara (Thomas) Hojnacki, Robert (Susan) Holbach, James (Mary Beth) Holbach, Michael Holbach, Richard (Sandra) Holbach and the late Marie (Gerard) Thomas.

Dear grandfather to 17, Matthew (Leanne) Thomas,...

Feb 27, 2026

Antonietta Di Vito - Di Benedetto - 101 years of age, beloved wife of the late Pasquale;  loving mother of Albina Assenato;  proud and cherished grandmother of Joseph (Nadine Baumann), (Julie Assenato); great grandmother of Anthony, Brianna and Mia.  Visitation Thursday from 10 a.m. up to the time of service at 12  noon at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse...

Feb 27, 2026

James B. Delahunty – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Seamus (Jim) Delahunty, who passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026 at the age of 88.  Born in Dublin, Ireland, raised in Kilkenny and  he later made his home in Chicago, where he built a life centered on family, faith and hard work.  He...