Local Illinois Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...