Obituaries

April 4, 2024

Richard J. "Dick" Roat, Jr., age 71, beloved husband for 29 years to Mary Dodge-Roat. Loving father of Jenny Roat and "adopted father" of Sheila Molinero. Devoted son of the late Rich and Geri Roat. Dearest brother of Terry (Linda) Roat and the late John Roat. Dear uncle and cousin of many. Visitation Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 1-6 p.m....

April 3, 2024

Nelda J. Domingo, nee Jinon, age 86, beloved wife for 49 years to the late Esmeraldo C. “Ading” Domingo (2014). Loving mother of Joy (Maurice) Domingo, Grace (Vince) Domingo, Gladys Domingo, and Brian (Gigi) Domingo. Cherished grandmother of seven: Steven, Benjamin-Jordan, Jacquellynne- Marie, Matthew, Jada-Marie, Nathan, and Shane. Dearest sister of ten, seven of whom have preceded her in death....

April 2, 2024

Douglas Eugene Roby, age 70, US Navy Veteran, passed away into glory unexpectedly on April 2, 2024, surrounded by loving family and good friends. He was 70 years young, living in Monroe, NC. Doug was born on January 26, 1954, to Barbara Joan and Clarence Roby in Evergreen Park, Illinois. He and his parents lived in Chicago, Illinois, where Doug...

April 2, 2024

Leandro David "Leo" Valdes, age 50, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2024. Cherished son of Graciela Perez-Serrano and Leandro D. Valdes, Sr. Devoted father of Angelina Valdes, Thor Valdes and Maximus Valdes. Loving brother of Gina Hammerton. Dear uncle of Sophia Anderson. Leo will also be missed by his many friends. Leo was the founder of Randori MMA Jiu...

April 2, 2024

Ruairidh [Rory] Malcolm Wright, age 16, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on April 2, 2024. Beloved son of Iain and Louise (née Read) Wright. Loving brother of Race (Kate), Jonathan (Kim), Alastair and Rebecca (Johnny) Vigil. Adored uncle of Euan, Anders, Lachlan, Imogen, Knox and Theodore. Fond nephew of William and Charles. Dear cousin of Kirsty. Cherished...

April 1, 2024

Rose A. Hormanski, nee Virva, age 72, cherished wife for 50 years of Henry P. Hormanski. Devoted mother of Sara (Gregory) Banowski and Amanda (Derek) Hormanski. Proud grandmother of Thomas and Timothy Banowski. Loving sister of Marianne Klima and the late Michael Virva. Fond sister-in-law of John (Cynthia) Hormanski, Sue Krol and the late Jane (late Thomas) McNicholas. Dear aunt...

March 31, 2024

Michael Brendan Hanrahan, loved by many, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 at the age of 73. He was born on January 24, 1951 and raised in Ireland by parents Jack and Kathleen Hanrahan. Michael was a devoted, kind, and generous man. He was very proud of his Irish heritage. Michael became a United States citizen in 1985....

March 31, 2024

Raymond Joseph Wenzel “Ray”, age 83, passed away the eve of Easter Sunday, March 30, 2024.  Ray was born on August 5, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois.

Ray was a graduate of Reavis High School in Burbank, Illinois where he met his beloved Mary E. O’Dea;  they were married in Chicago on February 3, 1961.  Ray served in...

March 30, 2024

Gerald L. "Jerry" Gott, age 67, passed away at his home on March 30, 2024. Beloved husband for 34 years to Diane P., nee Kluk. Loving father of Alexandria (John) Gott, Victoria (James) Gott, and Elizabeth (Kevin) Oikle. Cherished grandfather of Stanley. Devoted son of the late Carol and the late Joe Rochon. Dear brother of Michelle (Henry) Ketter, the...

March 29, 2024

Biagio Savarino; beloved husband of Francesca nee Canzoneri; loving father of Bruna (Greg) Granato and John (Sandy) Savarino; cherished grandfather of Danielle (Keith) Yopchick, Jillian (Tom) Magna, Nicole (Jorgen) Juul and Brittni (Nathan) Gilling; adored great-grandfather of Billy, Olivia, Mia, Michael, James, Joey, Sienna, Aria and Michela; devoted son of the late Giovanni and late Vincenza Savarino; dear brother...

March 29, 2024

Dorothy B. Jernberg, nee Steffenhagen, age 94, cherished wife of 64 years to the late Donald C. Jernberg, Sr.(2022). Devoted mother of Donald Jr. (Annette) Jernberg, Donna (Larry) Symanski and the late David L. Jernberg. Proud grandmother of Brandon Jernberg, Kyle (Sharayah Robinson), Kerry and Kristopher Symanski. Loving sister of the late Lee (late Evelyn) Steffenhagen, the late Jack (late...

March 29, 2024

George L. Chavez, age 70, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully at his vacation home in Florida on March 29, 2024. Beloved husband for 40 years to Dawn Chavez, nee Disabato. Loving father of Marissa Chavez and David (Ashley) Chavez. Cherished grandfather of Elijah and Alora. Devoted son of the late Manuel Chavez and the late Melivia (late Joseph) Botano....

March 29, 2024

James M. "Jim" McLay, age 84, US Army Veteran, beloved husband for 44 years to the late Mary K. McLay, nee Kearns (2021). Loving step-father of Mary Frances (Paul) Tilton, Rosemary (Terrence) Heynen, Dan Hudon, Michael (late Cindy) Hudon, Francis (Lynn) Hudon and the late Thomas (Christina) Hudon. Cherished Grandpa Jim of Martin (Margaret) Tilton, Norah (Jeff) Russo, Erin Hudon,...

March 28, 2024

Kimberly A. Precin, nee Corcoran, age 48, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2024. Loving mother of Tyler Precin. Devoted daughter of Sharon and the late Wayne Corcoran. Dearest sister of Brian Corcoran and Kevin Corcoran. Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL for a Funeral Mass...

March 28, 2024

Evelyn Leona Cichon, nee Miller, age 84, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at her home in Matteson, IL with her family by her side. Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Thomas S. Cichon, Sr. (2022). Loving mother of Judith Ann (late Edward) Sevcik of Matteson, IL, Susan (Michael) Vincenzo of Justice, IL, Thomas S. Jr. (Gina)...

March 26, 2024

AME (Annie Margaret Elizabeth) Boyd, nee Glasgow, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late W. John Boyd. Loving mother of Jocelyn (David) Hansen and Sara Mostert. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Abi) Mostert, Nathan Mostert, Shane Mostert, Jonathan (Bri) Hansen, Christopher (Olivia) Hansen and Kathryn (Kyle) Whittemore. Dearest great-grandmother...

March 25, 2024

Leticia Montoya-Guerrero, age 58, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on March 25, 2024. Leticia was born February 18, 1966 to the late Elvira Montoya and the late Lorenzo Castro in the city of Harvey, IL.

Leticia is survived by her loving husband Matthew Guerrero, with whom she shared over 40 years...

March 21, 2024

George E. Bayer, age 90, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Bayer, nee Borhauer (2016). Loving brother of Evelyn Sotir and the late Betty Bayer and Carol Schultz. Dearest brother-in-law of Robert and Joyce Borhauer and the late Mary Lou and the late George Duschene and the late Betty and late Robert Collins. Cherished uncle...

March 21, 2024

Edward E. Lukasik, age 86, beloved husband for 60 years to the late Jacqueline E. Lukasik, nee Cimo (2020). Loving father of Albert Lukasik, JoAnn (Kevin) Greene, and Edward (Susan) Lukasik. Cherished grandfather of Erica (Robert) Fitterer, Kevin Greene, Alyssa (Keith) Wayteck and Elizabeth Greene. Dearest great-grandfather of Ethan, Luke, Victor and Edward. Dear brother of the late Irene Charnas...

March 19, 2024

Elsebeth Jantzen Buckley, born in Hellerup, Denmark on October 23, 1938, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 19, 2024 in the arms of loving care-givers at Bickford Senior Living after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Elsebeth had been a very happy resident for over 5 years, living in the memory care unit for the last year. She...