Patricia Ann Loran
Jul 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Loran, a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully departed this world on July 16, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on July 30, 1933, Patricia lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a profound commitment to her family and community.
Patricia was the loving wife of the late Michael Lee Loran and the daughter of...
Matthew Lavery
Jul 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Matthew P. Lavery announces his sudden passing on July 9, 2025. Born on May 10, 1972, in Evergreen Park to Marion Lavery, Matt was a devoted son, cherished brother to Linda (Jeff) Hlista, Susan (John) Banas, Bruce (Terri) Tharp, and the late Sean (Tina) Lavery, beloved uncle to Susan, Bruce, Ryan,...
Luisito Rosales
Jul 3, 2025
Luisito Cobarrubias Rosales, known to many as Chito, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025. He was born to the late Manuel Rosales and Felicidad Cobarrubias on January 26, 1951.Chito grew up in Quiapo, Manila Philippines, where he attended school for most of his early years. He worked as a Radio Operator for ships for over 25 years. Because...
Daniel Pawlik
Jul 3, 2025
Daniel Pawlik, born on February 21, 1953, passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2025.
Daniel was the beloved son of Paul and the late Izydora Pawlik and grew up alongside his five siblings: Paula, Sandra, Gloria, Belinda, and Glenn. He was also the "outdoorsy" uncle to many nieces and nephews. He has been a lifelong resident to River Grove where his...
Helen Larson
Jul 1, 2025
Loving wife of Elmo Larson.
Devoted mother to Ellen and Barbara Larson.
Valued grandmother to Jack and Paul Calzaretta.
Cherished great-grandma to Allison, Henry, and Autumn Calzaretta.
Dear sister of Jeanette Wolos and Angie Kroll.
Fond aunt to Tom Wolos, Susan Farneth, Mary Wolos, and Carol & Jerry Kroll.
She loved her house and yard, her maple trees and tomato plants, and avidly followed politics, the...
Ruth Anne Graziani-Gerstmayr
Jun 29, 2025
Ruth Anne Graziani-Gerstmayr, born on February 12, 1948, left this world on June 29, 2025 at the age of 77. She was a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and treasured friend to many. Ruth was the cherished wife of Paul Gerstmayr for over 20 years, and the daughter of the late Walter and Ann Burmeister. She was a loving...
Charles Burke
Jun 26, 2025
Much loved son of the late John and the late Catherine (Frasemer) Burke. Dear brother of the late Jack (the late Lois) Burke and the late Mary (the late Einer) Jonland. Devoted husband for almost 68 years to the late Donna (MacKenzie) Burke, who passed just 134 days prior. Loving father of Kelly (Jim) Michie, Tammi (Stephen) Dawson, Dawn (Kurt)...
William Weichbrodt
Jun 25, 2025
William Weichbrodt, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and devoted Marine, passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on May 21, 1931, William lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to his family and country.
William is survived by his beloved wife, Joan Weichbrodt. Together, they raised a family that includes their children: Susan...
David L. Simmons
Jun 25, 2025
Loving husband of the late Julie Simmons.
Beloved son of Augusta Wysocki and Lewis Kretschmer.
Devoted father to Angel Tewksbury, Lauren Simmons, and David J. Simmons.
Cherished grandfather of Samantha and Connor Tewksbury.
Dear brother of Joseph Simmons and Kris Behof.
Fond uncle and friend to many.
David's nickname was Grips. He worked at Mariott and AT&T. He loved to play pool. He was a great...
Sammy Sanchez
Jun 24, 2025
Sammy Sanchez, a cherished member of his family and community, passed away on June 24, 2025, at the age of 51. He was born on June 2, 1974, to Gladys Sanchez.
Sammy was a devoted father to his daughter, Casidy, whose bright spirit brought him immense joy. He was also a beloved brother to Amara (Travis) and Tammy (Chris), who will...
Noelia Vera
Jun 23, 2025
NOELIA VERA
MAY 4,1951 - JUNE 23, 2025
Noelia Vera, 74, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away at 12:03 pm, Monday, June 23, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
Visitation Monday, June 30, 2025, 4:00 pm - 9 pm, Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium, 9568 Belmont Avenue, Franklin Park.
Interment Private.
Noelia is the loving mother of Marisol Hernandez, Maryluz "Cookie" Hernandez, and David Vera; devoted grandmother of...
Evelyn Hippensteel
Jun 15, 2025
Beloved wife of the late Lynn Hippensteel.Loving mother of Laura Bacik and Amy (Robert) Kenaga.Dear grandmother of Jason, the late Brian, Adam, Robert (Brianna), and John.Great grandmother of Jason.Dear sister of Grace and Arlene.Aunt of many.
Livio Drugovich
Jun 15, 2025
Loving husband of Anna (Lena) Drugovich.
Beloved son of Francesco and Adalgisa Drugovich.
Devoted father to JoAnn Drugovich-Kawka and Robert Drugovich (Leah).
Cherished grandfather to Anna Kawka-Bogg (Brian), Nicholas Kawka, and Dayton Drugovich.
Valued great-grandfather to Eleanor (Ellie) Bogg.
Dear brother of Giorgio Drugovich (Kitty).
Fond uncle to Steve Anthony Bertone (Pamela) and their daughter Heather, Dorothy Ann Miller (Kenneth), William Drugovich, and Christopher Parkerson.
Beginning with...
Michael Jennings
Jun 12, 2025
Michael H. Jennings, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on June 28, 1932, in Troy, New York, Michael was the cherished son of Mary and Daniel Jennings and a loving brother to Dr. Daniel Jennings. His deep bonds with family shaped his life and remained...
Patricia M. Gann
Jun 11, 2025
Patricia M. Gann, nee Drennan
Loving wife of the late Clinton Gann.Beloved daughter of Patrick Drennan & Mary Agnes Drennan (Barton).Devoted mother to the late Patrick Gann, Michael (Trish) Gann, John (Kathi) Gann, and Randell (Julie) Gann.Cherished grandmother to Stacey, Jessica, Kelly, Marc, Clint, Jennifer, Lindsay, Kevin, Jake, Jackie, Samantha, and Courtney. Great-grandmother to many.Dear sister of the late John, Robert, William,...
John "Jack" Arthur Gregg Sr.
Jun 10, 2025
John A. Gregg Sr. (Jack), age 89, passed away in his home on June 10 in Morris IL, his home for the past 20 years. Jack had been a resident of Franklin Park for 65 years prior. He is preceded in death by his first wife Diane, and his children Robert, Donald, David, and Jacqueline. He leaves behind his loving...
Jeanette Ward
May 27, 2025
Jeanette Louise Rodgers-WardFebruary 18, 1985 – May 27, 2025
If the universe were a stage, Jeanette Louise Rodgers-Ward lived her life as a headliner. A radiant force of personality wrapped in long black velvet, waist-cinching corsets, perfectly trimmed V-bangs, and eyeliner sharp enough to cut glass, Jeanette didn’t just enter a room - she arrived!
Born on February 18, 1985, and most...
Marion Chrusciel
May 27, 2025
Marion L. Chrusciel, nee Tucker, wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Bill (Sandi), Mary Ellen, Anne (Dave), Thom, Peggy, and the late John (Pam). Beloved Grandmother of Karen (Kevin), Brenda (Robbie), Stephanie (Ryan), and Lisa (Alex). Cherished Great-Grandmother of Kiersten, Kyle, Tucker, Camden, Kinsley, Karsyn, Maren and Elliot. Dear sister of Dorothy.Fond Aunt of many.