Obituaries

Jan 5, 2022

Edward Matthew Mehler. was the beloved son of the late John T. Sr. and late Ruth (nee Petrick); the loving brother of John T. Jr, David, and Elizabeth; the uncle of Zachary and Emily; and friend of many.

Family and friends will meet 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Mount Hope Cemetery, 11500 South Fairfield Avenue, Chicago for Edward's burial.

Dec 5, 2021

LouAnn Dyjak (Potym), wife of the late Michael Dyjak; daughter of the late Leonard F. and late Ruth (Bogdanski) and late Eleanor (Timmerman); sister of Lenny Potym.

Sep 19, 2021

James 'Big Jim" Peter Rappold, Sr., beloved husband of the late Judy; loving father of Janice ( Joe) Beneventi and James, Jr. (Lisa); caring grandfather of Jason, Jillian (Michael) Ranzini, and Ryan; great-grandfather of Emerson; uncle of Kenny and Kevin Kovalskas and the late Tim Baker; long time companion of Kim Thompson; son of the late  Peter and late...

Sep 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Kolpak, born into life May 29, 1944, ascended to eternal life September 9, 2021

Barbara, known by her many family nicknames (Barbie Doll, Barbie-Q, and Bra-Bra to name a few) was a loving Mother, Aunt, Great Aunt and Godmother to many. Mother to Steven Kolpak; Sister of the late John Kolpak and wife late Ann...

Sep 3, 2021

Marie Squires (nee Zakes), 90, of Chicago, passed away 9/3/2021. Marie was a 1953 graduate of St. Xavier University School of Nursing earning her BSN. Marie worked 24 years at Mercy Hospital Chicago then 26 years at Illinois Masonic Hospital of Chicago as a neonatal nurse.

Marie was predeceased by her husband, Orrin R. Squires, Jr.; her...

Sep 2, 2021

Loving Husband of Karen

Santoro(Budney);Father of Dominic, Adam, and Erica; Papa to Adam Abel; Brother to Jeffrey and Angel; Son of  Dominic Santoro...

Sep 1, 2021

Bergstrom, Sheila Margaret passed away on September 1, 2021 at the age of 68 years.  Born on August 8, 1953 in Melrose Park, Illinois, she graduated from Proviso West H.S. in Hillside, Illinois, worked for Holiday Inn, Vaughn Seed Co., and earned her medical transcription certificate. She enloyed crocheting, listening to WGN Radio, and connecting with friends on Facebook, Sheila...

Sep 1, 2021

Shirlie Ward, of Northbrook, IL, passed away at the age of 94 on September 1, 2021 at the home of her loving son and daughter-in-law in nearby Lake Villa.

Shirlie was born in Denver on September 22, 1926 to Fred and Lela Dickerson (Thomas). She graduated from Monticello, a two-year college in Godfrey, Illinois, and...

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Catherine Popielarski (nee Grzelak), 93, lifelong Bridgeport resident, was the beloved wife of the late Theodore (Ted); loving mother of Kathleen, Ted, Jr. (late Janet), Diane (Frank) LaPorta, and Glenn; dear grandmother of Gina (Andy) Adamik and Lisa (Nick) Fic; great-grandmother of Gianna and Sophia Adamik and Nicholas and Natalia Fic; daughter of the late Stanley and late Katherine...

Aug 30, 2021

Joan "Joanie" Melton, nee Duvnjak, was the beloved wife  of the late James, loving mother to Julia (Patrick) Brcich and Janice M. Ruggiero;grandmother to Ashley Brcich; sister to Jean Duvnjak and Marian Longfield; sister-in-law to Rose (late John) Libner and Lillie Melton; aunt to Roxanne (Kenneth) Jarocki, Sherry Agate, Brandy Hoekstra, and the late Johnnie Libner. Joannie was a...

Aug 30, 2021

 

Cruz {Medina} Gomez, age 98, passed peacefully August 30, 2021. Born on January 31, 1923 in Mermack, OK to Seferino and Concepcion, she married Frank Gomez on April 29, 1951. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank, and son, Frankie. She is the beloved mother of Nancy Gomez and Cindy (Frank) DeMarco; cherished grandmother  of Kristin...

Aug 27, 2021

Rene Salazar was given life on September 20th, 1964, in Monterey, N. L. Mexico. Born to eternal life on August 27th, 2021. Rene attended Robert Healy grammar school and St. Mary of Perpetual Help High School. He continued with his work in construction field. Known to many by his great working ethic. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew,...

Aug 24, 2021

Clifford "Pete" Pienta                01/17/1944 - 08/24/2021

Retired CPD, U.S.A/F/ Veteran.

Devoted father of Geoff (Norah), Michelle, Tiffany ( Alan ) Negron, Jennifer, Peter, and Justin; Loving grandfather of Annabeth Pienta Woodham, Caden, Coby, and Baby Negron ( October, 2021 ), Nathan, Benjamin, Alison, Violet Wolfe, ( the late...

Aug 18, 2021

Walter Skoczylas Jr. January 2, 1943 - August 18, 2021

Walter Skoczylas Jr., 78, of Bridgeview, Il., passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  Walter was the dear son of the late Walter and Josephine Skoczylas, Sr.; Son-in-law to the late Charles and Anna Waliczek; Brother of Barbara (late Sam) Russo; Beloved husband of Lucille (Waliczek); Loving father of...

Aug 15, 2021

Norrine A. Hernandez,79, daughter of the late Stephen and Anna (Kielp) Krukowski, died unexpectedly at her home on August 15, 2021. Norrine was the devoted mother of Steven (Donna) Hernandez, Hope (Daniel) Bardeau, and the  late Joseph (Shirley) Hernandez; loving  grandmother of Candance, Katharina, Jacob, Jordan, Johnathan, Kyle, Jerry, Lauren, Alice, Serena, Justin, Paige, Daniel, Antonio, Destiny, Dominic, Dominique,...

Aug 6, 2021

Thomas Bruce Levergood, returned to the house of the Father on August 6 th after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 16, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan to the home of John and Mary Elizabeth Levergood of Royal Oak Michigan, both emigrés from Canada. His dual US-Canadian citizenship was often celebrated by Thomas as he invited friends and students...

Jul 19, 2021

Miles J. Narducy, Jr. is the beloved husband of Carol (nee Buss); loving father to Miles R.; brother to Annette and John; uncle to Danielle (Patrick) McCarthy, Michelle, and Christine; son of the late Miles J. Sr. and late Stella (nee Kroulaidis);cousin and friend to many. Miles was a member of I.B.W. Electrical Engineers Local 9.

Visitation...

Jun 29, 2021

Reverend Michael Joseph Bowler, Chicago Archdiocesan priest for 64 years, beloved son of the late Michael and late Nora (nee Fitzgerald); loving brother of the late Reverend Thomas and late John Patrick (Mary Joan); fond uncle of John Patrick Bowler and Maureen Koenig; great uncle of many.

Fr. Bowler was ordained May 9, 1957 and served at...

Jun 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Rebecca Lynn Baker. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 23, 2021

Richard Simon Levy Richard Simon Levy was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on May 10, 1940, to Roy A. and Helen E. (Loeffler) Levy. He died in Chicago on June 23, 2021. He graduated (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Chicago in 1962, and went on to earn a master s degree (1964) and a PhD (1969) in...