Obituaries

Local Illinois Obituaries

Carol-Jean Slomski

Carol-Jean Slomski

Jul 24, 2025

Carol-Jean "CJ" age 87, passed away on July 24,2025. Resident of Chicago, formerly of Orland Park, IL.  Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Slomski; devoted mother of Stephen (Anita), Michael, Douglas Slomski and Dina (Andrew) Bilsbury; loving grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 8; cherished sister of William (Cathy) Milota.  CJ was a long standing employee of SAP of...

Douglas G. Koehler

Douglas G. Koehler

Jul 21, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Koehler, age 72, passed away Monday, July 21 at Palos Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Feb. 5, 1953 in Chicago, Doug spent most of his life as a true “south side guy.”



After graduating from H. L. Richards High School (Oak Lawn) in 1971 and earning an Associate’s degree from Moraine Valley Community College, he...

Patrick Joseph Luchsinger

Patrick Joseph Luchsinger

Jul 19, 2025

 Patrick Joseph Luchsinger passed away on July 19, 2025 after celebrating his 79th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Joseph and Patricia (Casey) Luchsinger.

Born in 1946 on the southside of Chicago, he grew up in a large, loving home in Beverly. Patrick was the first of seven children. His siblings Frank, Jon, Margaret, Jay, Deborah and...

Thomas M. Dragan

Thomas M. Dragan

Jul 19, 2025

Thomas Myron Dragan passed away on July 19, 2025, in Jackson, Michigan, at the age of 79.Thomas was a devoted father to his five children Melanie Cook, Thomas J. (Amie ) Dragan,  Keith Dragan, Deborah (Jim ) Curry and Christopher (Jenny) Dragan.  He also leaves behind 17 grandchildren who brought great joy to his life.He found happiness in spending time...

Evelyn L. Olinger

Evelyn L. Olinger

Jul 18, 2025

Evelyn Lois Olinger beloved wife of the late Wayne Olinger; Loving mother of Darlene J Clark-Wilkins, Janet L (James ) Fuller, Richard R (Mary) Clark, Kimberly K Clark-Howard, Jeffery S (Vicki) Clark,Dawn M Clark - Warner, Wanda A Olinger-McCue and the late Jimmy A.Clark; Loving sister of Donna Wrede and Keith Oakley and sister of the late Walter Oakley, Leonard...

Loretta E. Moczynski

Loretta E. Moczynski

Jul 17, 2025

Loretta Moczynski passed away at home surrounded by her family after a very brave battle with cancer. A loving mother to Jennifer (Joseph) Battaglia, William (Janina) Kackert. A caring daughter to her dearly departed parents John and Mary Moczynski. A devoted sister to her brothers Richard, John, and Robert Moczynski. A special grandmother to Erin Koons (Christian Koons), Ashley Stacy,...

Timothy A. Pursley

Timothy A. Pursley

Jul 13, 2025

Tim A Pursley 68 of Chicago Ridge passed away peacefully on July 13th 2025 in Kankakee, Illinois at Riverside Hospital.

Tim was born on June 23, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Omer Pursley and Nell Mays (both deceased). He had two brothers Doug Bapton and Jerry Pursley (both deceased). Tim had two sons. He is survived by his oldest son Jason...

Anthony D. Thomas

Anthony D. Thomas

Jul 6, 2025

Anthony D. Thomas “Smokes”, age 26 years, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2025. Beloved son of Cari Trenhaile and Anthony Thomas; loving brother of Melissa(Steven) Shea, Jennifer Potts, and Gage Thomas; cherish grandson of Marianne (the late Herbert Rush)Trenhaile and Bert (the late Nancy) Thomas; dearest Uncle of Anastasia, Alex, Adrian, Ashton, Addalyn, Addison, Archie, and Roman; dear nephew...

Nicole Lynn Freeman (Acosta)

Nicole Lynn Freeman (Acosta)

Jul 5, 2025

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Nikki Lynn Marie Freeman tragically passed away on July 5, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1982 to Linda Britz (Richard Britz) and Claude Freeman (Arlene freeman), She is survived by her 2 strong sons Greyson and Derek, She is a beloved sister to Tracy (Chris) Sipich and Shanon (Yohance) Freeman. She was a wonderful neice to many aunts...

Dalia Zilinskas (nee Zickus)

Dalia Zilinskas (nee Zickus)

Jul 2, 2025

Our loving mother and “čiute” passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at 87 years old.

Born on April 20, 1938, in Kaunas, Lithuania, was the first-born daughter of the late Juozas and Antanina  In 1944, during World War II, her family immigrated to Germany. In 1949 at age 11, she and her family emigrated to the United States settling in the...

John C. Rossini

John C. Rossini

Jun 25, 2025

John Carl Rossini was reunited with his wife Sharlene of 40+ years on June 24, 2025. Born to Carl and Justine (Hranicka)Rossini on August 09, 1958. He was the brother to 2 sisters, Gale Raschke (Mark) and Loretta Rossini; father to Christina and Anthony; brother-in-law to Max, Joe, & Jim as well ascherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

He attended...

LaVergne J. Counter-Barrix

LaVergne J. Counter-Barrix

Jun 22, 2025

LaVergne Counter‑Barrix (née Mellin), age 76, of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025.

Born January 10, 1949, in Evergreen Park, IL, LaVergne was the cherished daughter of the late Lenore and Arthur Mellin. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Earl R. Counter.

LaVergne is survived by her devoted husband, Stephen Barrix, with whom she shared 36...

Martin Dowling

Martin Dowling

Jun 21, 2025

Martin Dowling; Retired CPD 8Th District. Beloved husband of the late Betty nee Krueger Dowling; devoted son of the late Thomas and Mary nee Lynch Dowling; loving father of Richard (Jennifer ) Dowling, April (Phil) Bougis, Barbara (Patrick ) Munley; proud papa of Kelly, AlIison , Sara, April, Charlie, Patrick, Samantha, Tim and Kayla; dearest great-grandfather of 10; dear uncle...

Clara A. Kischkel

Clara A. Kischkel

Jun 18, 2025

Clara A. Kischkel (nee Gultling), age 89, of Bourbonnais. Beloved wife of the late Wolfgang "Wally" August Kischkel for 45 years. Cherished mother of Karl Kischkel and Mark (Susan Jo) Kischkel. Caring grandmother of Rebecca Susan (Daniel) Weber, Sarah Ann (Andrew) Doughty. John Michael Kischkel, and the late Matthew Edward Kischkel preceding her in death. Loving great-grandmother of Stanley James...

Elizabeth F. Piwowar

Elizabeth F. Piwowar

Jun 17, 2025

Elizabeth ‘Liz” Piwowar

Elizabeth F. “Liz” Piwowar (nee Banasiak). Born into life December 23, 1925, born into eternity June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Edward “Babe” Piwowar. Devoted mother of Ronald E. (Nancy) Ruda. Loving grandmother of the late Christopher Bennett Ruda-Piwowar. Cherished daughter of the late Steve and Josephine Banasiak. Fond sister of the late Jean, Walter, Chester...

Yolanda T. Salcedo

Yolanda T. Salcedo

Jun 15, 2025

Yolanda Theresa Salcedo

(nee Villa)

July 28, 1951-June 15, 2025

Yolanda T. Salcedo, age 73, of Chicago gained her wings in Heaven on Sunday June 15,2025. Loving devoted mother of Carmen Salcedo and Ramon (Karol) Salcedo Jr.; grandmother of Mia and Emma Salcedo; fond sister of Henry (Vicky) Villa Jr.; aunt of Henry Villa III and Amanda Villa; she also leaves her grand...

Lori Lynn Wallace

Lori Lynn Wallace

Jun 12, 2025

Lori Lynn Wallace, age 59 passed away on June 12, 2025 at her residence with her devoted partner Rick Belka at her side. Mother of Matt Wyman, grandmother to Riley. Daughter of the late Mary Ellen (Cookie) Duddleston; loving sister of Eleanor Fico, Vicki (Ed) Fitzgibbons, and late brother Billy Wallace; loving niece to her very special Uncle Bill; dear...

Agnes C. Zarack

Agnes C. Zarack

Jun 10, 2025

Agnes C. Zarack

age 92 nee Adam. Beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Zarack, loving mother of Jacqueline A. (Phil) Stafford, Raymond G. (Janet) Zarack, Gery R. (Debra) Zarack and Therese M. Kasper. Fond “Cool” grandmother of Jennifer R., Jaclyn P. (Parry) Koriath, Alexandra M., Nicholas A. and the late Jeremy D. Terrell. Great-grandmother of Gio & Luca Mirenda and...

Charlotte Shestokas

Charlotte Shestokas

Jun 6, 2025

Charlotte Christine Shestokas April 15, 1929 - June 6, 2025

Charlotte Christine Shestokas, 96, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2025, in Orland Park, Illinois. She was born on April 15, 1929, in Willow Springs, Illinois, to Lithuanian immigrants Barbara "Bessie" and Casimir "Charles" Boguch.

In 1947 Charlotte became the first in her family to graduate from high school, graduating...

Patricia T. Marek

Patricia T. Marek

Jun 5, 2025

Patricia T. Marek, age 87 years resident of Palos Hills, Illinois. Born May 29, 1938, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025 at her residence with her best friend Barbara Beaton at her side. Devoted daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa Marek; loving sister of the late, Richard (Geraldine),Thomas (Arlene), and James Marek; dear Aunt of Tommy (Dionne), Tammy...