Obituaries

July 28, 2024

Diane B. McGovern nee Demas, 82 yrs., of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2024. Preceded in death by her parents George and Luella Demas. Loving Mother of Paul J. (Ann) McGovern. Proud grandmother of Sean (Natalie) McGovern, Brendan McGovern (Fiancé Danielle Brin) and Colin McGovern. Beloved sister of Cathy (the late George) Karanikolas, James (the...

July 27, 2024

A Tribute to General Patrick E. Rea March 26, 1940 – July 27, 2024

The nation is blessed that has the service of citizens whose honor and integrity, leadership and stewardship, generosity and civic engagement are given by them freely and without limit.

We lost such a citizen on July 27, 2024, with the passage...

July 26, 2024

Obituary Will be posted at a later date.

July 26, 2024

Jean E. Rauch, nee Albers, age 90, beloved wife for 71 years to Walter P. Rauch, Jr. Loving mother of Gary (Cindy) Rauch, Colletta (Tom) Kataras, Michael (Laura) Rauch, Susan (Mark) Larson and Bonnie Rauch. Cherished grandmother of Joy (Sam) Bacino, Jeremy (Anna) Rauch, Jason (April) Kataras, Peter (Sara) Kataras, Jessica (Joseph) Scheeringa, Kristin (James) Carlson, Jacalyn (David) Janociak, Rebecca...

July 22, 2024

Lauren J. Bikfasy, age 41, beloved daughter of the late John and Nancy (nee Johnson) Bikfasy. Loving niece of Carol (Paul) Petraitis, Debra (Gary Kwiatkowski) Johnson, Jacqueline (Norm) Schmitz and Patricia Eikelberry. Dearest cousin and friend of many. Visitation Friday, July 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 12:30 p.m. at Colonial...

July 20, 2024

Ellen Therese Pressley-Wyma, age 64, Loving sister of Karen (Mark) Tomlin, Robin Pressley, late Steve (Bonnie) Pressley, late Kevin Pressley and the late Sharon Pressley. Cherished niece of Jacquie Griese, Laverne (late Jim) Torrence and the late Virginia (late Rich) Jankowski. Devoted life partner to Kirk Wyma. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Beatrice (Moran) Pressley. Fond cousin of...

July 20, 2024

Glen Fleming, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Frankfort, IL surrounded by his family on July 20, 2024. Loving father and grandfather of many. Devoted son of the late Rudolph and Pinky. Dear brother of Rudolph, Patricia, Gary, Mary, and the late Randolph. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services private. Express your thoughts and condolences...

July 18, 2024

Moon Yea Shouse, 83, late of Frankfort, surrounded by her loving family.  Cherished daughter of her late parents, Yang Soon and Soon Pok (nee Choi).  Beloved wife of the late George.  Loving mother of Gina and John. Devoted sister of Moon S. (Ok Kwon).  Fond niece of many aunts and uncles.  She was an excellent hairdresser, and also enjoyed...

July 18, 2024

Catherine M. Delesio, nee Comise, age 97, cherished wife of the late Matthew J. Delesio. Devoted mother of Diane (Steve) Pall and Grace (Mimi Gannon) Delesio. Preceded in death by her parents John and Bernice (Groth) Comise and her siblings Grayce (late Jack) Meaney, John (Dorothy) Comise and Bernice (late Don) Gianquinto. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dear...

July 16, 2024

Daniel S. Solle, age 42, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2024. Beloved husband for 13 years to Jamie, nee Rhodes. Loving father of Delaney and Kenley. Devoted son of Roger and Joan (nee Vander Veer) Solle. Cherished brother of Mark Solle, Laura (Bryan) Shaw and Dean (Rita) Solle. Dear son-in-law of Carl and Rebecca Rhodes. Fond brother-in-law...

July 13, 2024

Jeffrey S. Dorn, age 62, loving father of Patrick Dorn and Jeffrey J. (Kails) Dorn. Dear friend and former husband of Kathy Dillon. Devoted son of the late Jay C. and Jessie Dorn, nee Visser. Cherished brother of Judi (Jerry) Haan, Jay C. (Cheryl) Dorn, and Jim (Jackie) Dorn. Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Saturday, July 20,...

July 13, 2024

Phyllis L. Wozniak, nee McClanahan, age 77, beloved wife for 44 years to the late Russell J. Wozniak (2022). Loving mother of Wayne (Anne) Wozniak. Cherished grandmother of Samantha and Madison. Devoted daughter of the late William and Eleanor (Hagstrom) McClanahan. Dearest sister-in-law of Gloria Dow (Keith Saginus). Dear aunt of the late Daniel and Kimberly Dow. Visitation Wednesday, July...

July 13, 2024

Miriam Gladys Polvi was born into the arms of Jesus on July 13, 2024. Cherished daughter of Caleb and Naomi (Miller) Polvi. Treasured baby sister of Blair. Precious granddaughter of Harold and Carol Miller and Randall Polvi and Scarlett Flemming. Also adored by her great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and Friends are invited to a Funeral Service at First...

July 7, 2024

Janice L. Rompala (Ferency), age 73, born on December 26, 1950 and passed away on July 7, 2024. Beloved wife for 52 years to David after dating for four years. Loving mother of Megan Christine and Nichole Ann who she now has joined in heaven. Cherished Nana of Halie and Chase. Devoted daughter of Evelyn Ferency. Dear sister-in-law of Sandra...

July 7, 2024

Patricia A. "Pat" Jones, nee Bauch, age 87, beloved wife of the late John Jones. Loving sister of the late Richard (late Gloria) Bauch. Also preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Ada (nee Jenks) Bauch . Dear friend of many. Pat's wishes were that no services would be held. Entombment private at Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook, IL. Memorials...

July 6, 2024

George M. "Mickey" Glasch, age 82, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 6, 2024. Beloved husband for 56 years to Kathleen, nee Mulvihill. Loving father of Michael (Elizabeth) Glasch, Tara (Claudio Dorkin) Mathew, and Meghan (Ben) Darnell. Cherished grandfather of Shane and Luke Mathew; Christian, Alexandria, and Xavier Darnell. Dear brother of James (Yvonne) Glasch. Fond brother-in-law...

July 4, 2024

Harry Prychitko, age 87, U.S. Army Veteran, born on August 12, 1936, passed away peacefully at his home on July 4, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Joanne (nee Giancarlo), beloved partner of the late Renee Shlensky. Loving father of David (Julie) Prychitko and Maria (Donald) Vacha. Beloved near-stepfather to David (Annie) Shlensky, Howard (Darla) Shlensky, and Barbara Shlensky-Riley. Cherished...

July 3, 2024

Silvio A. Ferrara, age 91, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband for 50 years to Josephine, nee Consolo. Devoted son of the late Frank and Susie (nee Ricciardi) Ferrara. Loving brother of Angela (late William) Luksetich and preceded in death by his brothers John (late Gilda) Ferrara, William (late Carol) Ferrara, and Frank Ferrara, Jr. Cherished uncle of many nieces and...

July 2, 2024

Craig Cole, 61 years passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024, at home in Illinois.  He was born October 16,1962 in Detroit MI to Shelah A. and Omega J. Cole.  He was a 1981 graduate of Hamtramck High School.  Craig attended Heritage Baptist Church in Frankfort, Illinois.  He worked as an over the road truck driver and at Meijer...

July 1, 2024

Michael C. Ashum, Sr., age 76, loving husband of Ronna Lee (Doty) Ashum, father of Janet (Jim) High, Michael (Shasta) Ashum Jr. and Steven (Anna) Ashum. Proud grandfather of Jimmy (Gennifer) High, Megan (Christopher) Luttrell, Sarah (Shae) Mowry, Ryan Ashum, Adam High and Steven Ashum Jr. Great-Grandfather (GGPa) of Natalee, Paityn, Liam, Chloe, Mora, Gabby, Henry, Silas and Audrey. Son...