Local Illinois Obituaries
Donna A Lionberg
Oct 29, 2026
Donna A. Lionberg, (Bessler) age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 29, 2026. Donna was born on February 14, 1944, a Valentine’s baby, in Chicago, Il to Harry and Mary (Blackwell) Bessler and sister to the late Marilyn Bessler. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Devoted mother of the late Kevin (Christine) Lionberg, Brandon (Ashley)...
Palmyra Snarskis
Oct 28, 2026
Palmyra Snarskis January 13,1935 - October 28,2026.
Palmyra Snarskis (Tamosiunas) , age 91 , passed away peacefully at Roma Home Care in Homer Glen, IL.
Palmyra was born to her parents, Jonas Tamosiunas and Elena Zonaite (Tamosiuniene), in Panevezys, Lithuania.
During the war, her family fled their country and they emigrated to Mittenwald, Germany where she spent most of her formative years.
In 1951...
Julie Zakarka
Oct 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Julie Zakarka (nee Greičius)
Julie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and prayer on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Julie was born on August 31, 1927, to her loving parents, Michael and Benigna Greičius.
She was the youngest of her blended family. Her siblings, Thomas and Anthony Greičius, Albert (Bertha) Jundul, and Estelle (Stanley) Rogers, preceded her in...
Irene Usowicz
Oct 13, 2026
Irene “Babcia” Usowicz
July 8, 1928 – October 13, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Irene, who died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and her dear friend and helper, Maria.
Irene was a young woman when she came to America. She worked hard, raised a family, and made many friends along the way. We extend...
Linda C. Pressy
Oct 13, 2026
Linda C. Pressy
Beloved wife of Glenn Pressy; devoted daughter of the late Leo and Florence M. Konrath; dearest sister of Audrey Olson and Jeanine Konrath; loving Aunt of Jonathan, Christian, Elizabeth and Erica; dear great-aunt of eight.
Linda was a true animal lover to a fault.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation on Friday , October 16, 2026 10 AM until...
Mark D. Spedale
Oct 5, 2026
Mark D. Spedale, passed away suddenly on Monday, October 5
Beloved partner for over 25 years to Sandra Cinkay; dearest son of the late Dominick and the late Barbara nee Schramm Spedale;
dear brother of Anthony (Joan) Spedale and Cathy (Don) Lane.
Retired CPD. after over 30 yrs of Service.
Mark will be sorely missed by all who knew him
Services and interment Private
Giuseppe Latorre
Oct 4, 2026
Giuseppe "Joe" Latorre April 9, 1946 – October 4, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Giuseppe "Joe" Latorre, who died peacefully at home on October 4, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.
Joe was born in Bari, Italy, on April 9, 1946, the son of the late Rocco and Carmela Latorre, and...
Michael C. McMichael Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Michael C. McMichael Jr.
October 6, 1989 – October 2, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael C. McMichael Jr., who left us on October 2, 2026, just four days before his 37th birthday. Michael was a son, father, brother, partner, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. He was a complicated, unforgettable, deeply loved person who touched...
Aida Jarjis
Oct 1, 2026
Aida Jarjis
Her loved ones who passed before her Bishara Khoury, Lourice Khoury, Qustandi Khoury, Sami Khoury, Mary Khoury. Her loving siblings Salim Khoury, Nadia Khoury, Leila Khoury, Edward Khoury, Renee Kharouba (late Elias); Nuha, Faeq Karakar.
Beloved Mother John & Nancy Hanania, Rosemary Hanania, Rick & Helena Bulin;
Cherished Grandmother & Great-Grandmother Kristy & Bob Haney — Sloan & Jameson, Samantha &...
Araceli Tejeda
Sep 28, 2026
Araceli "Chely" Tejeda Manzanares passed away on September 28, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by the loving family she spent her whole life caring for.
Chely was born in Teotlaco, Puebla, Mexico, to Ines Manzanares and Raul Tejeda. She was one of ten siblings—Trinidad, Julia, Alicia, Magdalena, Simon, Ines, Esteban, and Raul and Angel, who preceded her in death. The bonds...
William F. Jakovac
Sep 28, 2026
William Francis Jakovac, age 82, resident of Worth passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Bill was born in Chicago and was raised and cared for by many loved ones. He graduated from Our Lady of the Lourdes Elementary School and then from St. Mel High School. He resided in Burbank for many years. Bill was a...
Rose Marie Kimmey
Sep 23, 2026
Rose Marie Kimmey nee Basil, age 97 resident of Palos Hills, IL. Beloved wife of the late William Kimmey; loving mother of Karen Kimmey and Rose Marie Kimmey; dearest sister of the late Evelyn (the late James) Haddad, Helen Basil, Betty (the late John) Bahling, Albert (the late Cathy) Basil, and Sally (the late Joe) Shababy; dear aunt and great-aunt...
Valerie McGinty
Sep 22, 2026
Valerie McGinty (nee Dittrich, formerly Wood), of Yorkville, formerly of Palos Park, IL, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 89. She leaves behind a legacy of a life well-lived, filled with wonderful people, unforgettable experiences, and countless stories that made everyone smile. Her heart was as big as it gets, and she never met a stranger.
Born...
Gloria E. Yost-Melnyk
Sep 17, 2026
Gloria E. Yost-Melnyk (nee Plutz), age 95.
Beloved wife of the late Frederick F. Yost and the late Joseph J. Melnyk.
Loving mother of David A. (Sonja)Yost, Martin E. (Diane)Yost, Karl E. (Helen)Yost and stepchildren James J (Debbie) Melnyk, Michael (Pam) Melnyk, Stephen A. (Carla) Melnyk and Julie (Rich) Rickard.
Cherished grandmother of Tamie Yost, Tina Yost (Carlos Jimenez), Tyler (Alli) Yost, Brett...
James Felonk
Sep 17, 2026
James “Jim” Felonk born on a hot summer day in 1948 to Andy and Lillian. Dear brother to
Andy, Bobby and Barbara. Grew up running wild in the back of the yards neighborhood riding bikes, playing baseball and hockey at Davis Square Park. Him, brother Bobby and friends had to make their own ice rink and their own sticks. Jim had...
Jeremiah A. Sullivan
Sep 14, 2026
Jeremiah Anthony (Jerry) Sullivan, age 93, was a native of Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland, beloved husband of Margaret (Marge) Agnes, nee Gill; devoted and very proud father of Margaret (Daniel) Boomsma, Jeremiah (Molly) and Michael (Kathleen).
Cherished Grandfather (Papa) of Brandon (Margaret) Boomsma, Margaret (Samuel) Shanahan, William, Macy and the late Michael Sullivan. Great Grandfather (Ole’ Papa) of Tade, Winnie and...
Deneen Kveton
Sep 12, 2026
Deneen F. Kveton (nee Simons), 85, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will miss her dearly.
Deneen was born on December 13, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Frank and Antoinette Simons (nee Bickness). She was the beloved wife of the...
Mary Lee Hoover
Sep 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Lee Hoover
June 28, 1939 – September 11, 2026
Mary Lee Hoover was born on June 28, 1939, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to the late Iona (Tillman) Jefferson and Booker Jefferson. Of this union, Mary was the sixth oldest child from 12 siblings. She has preceded four sisters in death: Catherine Lumpkin, Evelyn, Ethel Fleming, and Clementine “Clem”....
Pearl C. Cardinale
Sep 11, 2026
Pearl C. “Nicki” Cardinale, age 80, peacefully passed away on September 11, 2026, surrounded by family. She is now reunited in eternal rest with her loving husband, Salvatore D. Cardinale and her mother Lucille Simmons (Cybulski).
Pearl was a loving and devoted mother to her children, Mario C.(Marla) Aguinaga, Sr. and Dawn (Ron) Ingram. Loving Grandmother of Erica (Kyle) Adams, Scott...
Donna Lasky
Sep 8, 2026
Donna Lasky, nee Plucinski, passed away suddenly onSeptember 8, 2026.
Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Lasky; her parents Al and Dolores Plucinski; her sister Judy Dorman; and her in-laws George and Alice Lasky.
She was the beloved sister of Ed (Maureen) Plucinski and Mark (Barbara) Plucinski. Sister-in-Law to Frank Dorman; John (Joyce Cullin) Lasky and Diana (Gulshan)...
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