Obituaries
Andrew Holubowicz
Jun 18, 2023
Loyal, Hardworking, the life of the party and so proud of his family and the life he built. Andrew Holubowicz, age 96, Native of Potasnia Poland, longtime resident of Franklin Park Illinois, former Reservist for the United States Government working on trucks and tankers after World War II, former meat cutter for Eckridge Sausage and Jewel Foods; beloved husband to his...
Jerry Erjavec
Jun 17, 2023
Loving husband of Barbara (Schreiner).
Beloved son of the late Frank and the late Rose Erjavec.
Devoted father to Gerald (Linda), Steven (John), and the late Karen.
Adored grandfather to Jerry and Allen (Alyssa).
Cherished great grandfather to Jerry, Joel, Jana, and Kaya.
Jerry was born at home in Chicago on August 8, 1930, and was baptized on August...
Shirlee M. Egan
Jun 14, 2023
Shirlee Mae Egan
June 14, 2023, at 93 years old
Shirlee Mae Egan was born September 10, 1929, to the late Dorothy and Casper Stahlhofen, and passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023. She grew up in Chicago where she attended Kelvyn Park High School. She was married to the love of her life, the late Joseph Egan (2016), for 67...
Sandra Rose Pollitt
Jun 11, 2023
Sandra Rose Pollitt-Wetzel, nee: Menotti Loving wife to Rick Wetzel. Beloved daughter of Stephanie and the late James Menotti. Devoted mother to Stefani (Kraig) Kabat, Tommy (Brenda) Pollitt, and Wayne (Janet) Pollitt. Cherished grandmother of Kaden, Kylie, Alicia, Alexa, Angel, and Justin. Dear sister of the late Nick (Donna) Menotti, Daniel (Carol) Menotti, and Susan (Vince) Palumbo. Adoring aunt and...
Marie Saeli
Jun 6, 2023
Marie Saeli
April 9, 1955 – June 6, 2023
Marie Saeli passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Margaret and Anthony Saeli.
Dear sister of Anita Diesing, Joseph (Susan) Saeli, Diane (John) Tyndal and the late Anthony (Kathy) Saeli Jr.
Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
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Donna Mae Rubino
May 31, 2023
Loving wife of Frank (Bob).Beloved daughter of the late Donald and the late Margaret McDonald.Devoted mother to Michael (DeeAnna), Robert (Maureen), and Lisa (Jeff).Adored grandmother to Ashley (Shawn), Blake (Megan), Julia (Bryce), Brad (Lindsey), Jenna (Joe), Samantha, Katie (Kevin), Joey, and Nick.Cherished great grandmother to William, Justin, Drake, Bella, Pippa, Luke, Hattie, Graysen, Brody, Gia, Lilly, Hailey, Brookie, and Grayden.
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Clare Stanley Blackmore
May 22, 2023
CLARE STANLEY BLACKMORE
October 9, 1940 - May 22, 2023
Clare Stanley Blackmore, 82, of Schiller Park passed away peacefully on May 22, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1940, at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, to Sophie and Robert Edward Blackmore in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village until he married and moved to Chicago’s Galewood west side...
Elias D. Bray
May 20, 2023
Elias Denzel Bray
Born July 22, 1996
At Rest May 20, 2023
Beloved son of Christa and Edsel Bray.
Dear brother of Justine Hacke and Erica Bray.
Elias was a warehouse supervisor.
He loved driving his car.
Michelle Violet
May 17, 2023
Michelle Lynn Violet, 44, passed away
suddenly on May 17, 2023. She was
born August 17, 1978, in Park Ridge,
Illinois.
She is survived by: her parents, Diane
(Mike) Fuentes and Al (Carol) Violet;
sisters: Renee(Tom) Powell, Lisa (Scott)
Pietruszewski, Lisa (Nicolai) Baekkegaard,
Denise Hopkins, and Michelle (Sean)
Fuentes; nieces and nephews: Ashely,
Magnolia, Ayden, Riley, Lily, Reese,
Charley,...
Elaine Finnegan
May 8, 2023
Elaine M. Finnegan, age 89, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023. "Honey" to her late husband Joseph ("Popeye"). Loved by her children: the late Pamela, Patricia, Paula (the late Brian) Barnhart, Joseph (Mary), James (Patricia); her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Nicholas (Shannon, Paige, Chloe), Adam, Jamie and Phil Quattrocchi, Ryan and the late Jessica, Kyle and Jennifer (Shayne, Braydon, Jackson),...
John Sparks
May 8, 2023
Beloved son of Eileen Lambert and Robert Lambert.
Devoted father to Jocelyn Sparks, Emily Burnside, John Sparks, and Jayden Sparks.
Dear Brother of Sara (Stephan), Stefanie (Casey), and Daniela (Chris).
Fond uncle to Samantha, Justin, Landon, Gio, Zariah, Zoey, Noah, Cole, and Evan.
Friend to many.
Tina Marie Harris
May 6, 2023
Beloved daughter of Franklin and Diane Harris.
Devoted mother to Amber, Billy and Taylor.
Cherished grandmother to Jordan, Josslyn and Colton.
Dear sister to many.
Fond aunt and friend to many.
Tina was a strong and loving mother who took pride in her kids and grandkids.
She was a wonderful cook, and she will truly be missed.
Eileen Joan Borg
May 4, 2023
Eileen (Kozlowski) Borg passed away 4 May 2023 in her home at the age of 90. She was born 21 January 1933 and grew up on Kedzie Ave in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago to Stephen (D) and Josephine (D) Kozlowski. Eileen attended Tuley High School and after graduation enrolled in the nursing school at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital and...
Kan Tep
May 2, 2023
October 1, 1931-May 2, 2023
Kan Tep, 91, born on October 1, 1931, in Cambodia, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023, surrounded by family.
A loving wife, mother to 10 children, grandmother to 16, and great-grandmother. She was kind and had a contagious smile.
A beloved active volunteer in the Cambodian Buddhist community, giving her time and money...
Diana M. Weber
Apr 29, 2023
Loving wife of Willard L WeberBeloved daughter of Peter and Myrtle WeinertDevoted mother to Peter and Jeffrey Weber, and second mom to Lisa (Rubino) Weber Cherished grandmother to Kaitlyn Grudzinski, Joseph Weber and Nicholas WeberGreat grandmother to Grayden Frank Grudzinski (aka The Mayor)Diana was raised in rural Fox Lake where she enjoyed the outdoors andnature, and would later graduate from...
Paul A. Thomson
Apr 22, 2023
Paul A. Thomson, 80, born July 6, 1942, in Menominee, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2023, surrounded by family.Paul married the love of his life, the late Linda (McCandless), on November 21, 1966. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Agnes (Anderley) Thomson, brother Aaron (the late Nancy), and sister Janice (the late Hank) Millering...
Robert J. Hoth
Apr 12, 2023
Robert J. HothBorn May 5, 1935 Died April 12, 2023
He was the loving husband of Margaret, to whom he was married for 49 years before her untimely passing. They lived in Franklin Park, raising their children there under the many flight paths crossing over from O’Hare. Which explains why, when they retired to Florida together in 1998, they chose...
Julia "Julie" Simmons
Apr 12, 2023
Loving wife of David L. Simmons.Beloved daughter of the late Julius and the late Barbara Talos.Devoted mother to Angelique "Angel" Tewksbury, Lauren Simmons, and David J. Simmons.Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Connor Tewksbury.Valued mother in law of David M. Tewksbury.Dear sister of the late Martin Shelly and John Talos.Fond aunt of John, Jr., Jennifer, and Jason Talos and Michael Simmons.
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Grant Ogburn
Apr 10, 2023
Grant L. Ogburn
Born December 30, 1960, at rest April 10, 2023.
Loving husband of Dolores Aleman-Ogburn.
Beloved son of Helen.
Devoted father to Joe Aleman and Dominic Costantini.
Cherished grandfather to Joey, Desi, and Leo Aleman.
Dear brother of Gayle, Monica, and George.
Devoted uncle to Celina Perez, Branden Hidalgo, Javier R. Paredes, Tony, Joey, Mariano, Karla, George Jr.,...
Jack E. Greinke
Apr 5, 2023
Jack E. Greinke
Beloved husband of Joan.
Loving father of Julie (Chris) Daniels, Jill Guzzi and Jodi Beaudon.
Cherished grandfather of Katie (Mike) Currie, Bobby, Kristie (Dave) Hunter, Karlie, Gina, Nicole, John, Michael and Joey.
Dear great grandpa of Carter, Connor and Selena.
Valued uncle of Allan (Trina) Huck.
Huge East Leyden football and wrestling fan.
In Lieu of...


