Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

Psalm 116, verses 7-9:

Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.

For you, Lord, have delivered me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.

With a profound sense of loss...

Dec 7, 2025

Rodrigo Alvear, passed away December 7, 2025, age 47, loving father of Milanasia Alvear and Nehemiah Alvear; Cherished son of Hernan and Ivelisse Alvear; loving brother of Miguel Alvear and Cynthia Alvear Plazas; dearest uncle of Alexia, Yasmin, Rozlyn, Mikey, Logan, Rhea and Ava.  Visitation, Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, December 15,...

Nov 25, 2025

Joanna "Judy" Rae Hendricksen nee Yagelski, 86, loving wife of the late Harry Hendricksen; treasured mother of Joan (Phil) Klein, Margaret (Rich) Hendricksen, and Bonnie Marie; devoted grandmother of Brock, Garrett, Chaz, Harris, and Brian; great-grandmother of Ryker, Lexa, Cooper, Grace, Austin, Will, Addy, and Lilah; and cherished daughter of the late Charles and late Bonnie Yagelski.

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Nov 24, 2025

Miguel "Junior" A. Delgado, age 77; beloved son of the late Alfonso and Alejandrina. Loving father of Gloria Roman; cherished grandfather of Raquel, Marquis, and Dominic; and proud great-grandfather of six. Dearest brother of Raul (Carmen) Medina, Hilda Delgado (Israel Cedeno), Gloria Vargas (Raul Gonzalez), Rosa (the late Wilson) Vazquez, Ramona (the late Rafael) Cruz, and many brothers, sisters,...

Nov 17, 2025

Jorge G. Sandoval, loving husband for over 55 years to the late Mercedes Sandoval; cherished father of Carlos (Maria) Chinchilla, Maura Leticia Zuniga, Giovanni (Rosie) Sandoval, Ulises (Kim) Sandoval, and Lily; dearest grandfather of seventeen and great-grandfather of four; loving brother, uncle and cousin to many.

Memorial Visitation on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at The Elms Funeral...

Nov 6, 2025

Ethan Nathaniel Mendez, 24, unexceptionally passed away far too soon on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Born on June 2, 2001, Ethan brought warmth, laughter, and light into every room he entered.

He was the beloved son of Emilio Mendez (Maribel Lucena) and Christina (Eric) Rivera, and a devoted brother to Mercedez, Tatiana, Isaiah, and Eliel. Ethan was...

Nov 5, 2025

Sonia Baez, nee Vallejo; born August 13, 1944, at rest November 5, 2025; beloved mother of Victor, Marcos, Miguel, Grissell (Ruben) Reyna, Sonia (Luis) Rivera, Esteban, Tomas, Carlos Jr., the late Gilberto and the late Carlos Sr.; cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin to many. Sonia was the heart and matriarch of her family—deeply loved, admired, and cherished...

Oct 30, 2025

With deep sorrow and profound love, we announce the passing of Maria de Lourdes Campos, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Born in Guayama, Puerto Rico on February 11, 1941, Maria was the daughter of Alejo Campos Vega and Alfonsa Colón Lebrón, and one of seven siblings raised in Barrio Puente de Jobos.

Maria was...

Oct 29, 2025

Frances Menolascino, nee Maniaci; beloved wife of the late Louis; cherished mother of Mary Louise and Phillip; dearest sister of Fannie Loverher and Rose (the late Ugo) Zeppo; dear aunt of Len (Carol) Zeppo, Susan (Mike) Bianchi, Joseph (Jolynn) Loverher and John (Janice) Loverher; great-aunt to many. Frances was loved and will be missed by all. Visitation, Saturday, November...

Oct 27, 2025

Joseph A. Giambrone was a kind man who spent his life making the world a little bit more beautiful. As a veteran of the Korean War and the US Army Band, he saw the absolute worst but also the best humanity had to offer. He traveled throughout Europe playing music to bring joy to others. He built and tended...

Oct 15, 2025

Iride DiVito nee Iannotta, age 95, of Elmwood Park, was born in Castel San Vincenzo, Italy on April 22, 1930. Iride died peacefully surrounded by family on October 15, 2025. Loving wife for over 64 years to the late Giuseppe; devoted and cherished mother of Anna Ek and Patricia DiVito; treasured Nonna of Matthew Ek and Kathryn Ek (Tyler...

Oct 11, 2025

Daniel Pankiewicz, 85 years of age, at rest October 11, 2025. Loving husband to the late Mary Ann (Makowski). Twin brother of the late Raymond. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Graduate of the University of Illinois (1962). Dan served in the United States Peace Corps from 1963 to 1965, teaching mathematics at Bishop Herman College, a Catholic...

Sep 29, 2025

David A. Ryba, age 70; beloved husband of Beatrice; loving father of David M.; cherished son of the late Donald W. and the late Jeanne Ryba; brother of Donald A. (Linda) and Barbara L. Ryba; dear cousin of Lyne (Bob) Ryba-Baird, Steven (Julie Ann) Ryba and Edward (Jennifer) Ryba.  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1 to 4...

Sep 21, 2025

Raymond "Nick" Alvarez. Beloved son of Rosemary (Antonio) Martinez and the late Ramon. Devoted father of Alexys Alvarez. Cherished grandpa of Alana and Aliana Ramirez. Dear brother of Michelle Alvarez. Fond uncle of Yusef, Mo, and Bella. Cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many.

Visitation Friday from 4-8 pm. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:45 a.m. at the Elms...

Sep 20, 2025

Randall K. Fritz, born November 27, 1950, at rest September 20, 2025, age 74; proud United States Army Veteran; beloved father of Mark Fritz (Monica Slowik) and the late Brian Fritz; loving grandfather of Charlie, Michael and Matthew; dearest brother of Ret. Col. Robert (the late April) Fritz; life-long companion, friend and mother of the children, Betty A Fritz....

Sep 10, 2025

Carl passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 90 on September 10, 2025.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Priscilla; loving father to Cathy (David), Cheryl, Michael (Julie), and the late Eric; cherished grandfather to Sam, Maddie, Nathan, Andrew, Adrian, Jonathon, Kayla, and Daniel; dear brother to his late sisters Louise, Doris, Vivian, and...

Sep 9, 2025

On September 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, Stephanie Cano Hernandez peacefully passed away at the age of 33 after a brave and unwavering battle with cancer. Though her time on this earth was far too short, her impact on the lives of those who knew and loved her will last forever.

Stephanie was...

Sep 6, 2025

Dr. David Saul Ehrich Jr. passed away quietly on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. He was 95 years old. He was a loving husband, father and a wonderful and inspiring man.  He touched every who knew him with his love of curiosity and engagement.  He loved reading the newspaper every day and he made sure to share favored sections and...

Sep 4, 2025

Catherine "Dolly" A. Young, nee: Lemke, Age 104. Loving daughter of Clarence and Katherine Lemke. Beloved wife of the late Maynard H. Young. Devoted mother of Robert (Alice) Young, Richard (Rita) Young, Nanette LaJeunesse (Michael Ziemke), Marilyn (Anthony) Stagno, Valerie Michaels, Virginia (Mark) Gronek and the late Kathryn (Tom) Sloan and Pamela Van Balen. Cherished grandmother of Stephen, Melanie...

Sep 3, 2025

Julia Romero Nassar, born December 20, 1925 in Nicaragua, passed away September 3, 2025 in Chicago, IL at the age of 99; beloved mother of Maria Nassar and Sayda (Flavio) Marin; cherished Tata of Lizette Sierra, Zenaida Cordova, Alyssa Sierra, Jessica Vaca, Samuel Marin and Amina Marin; great-grandmother of Amirah, Aliana and Amaya Williams; loving sister and aunt of...