Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, IL

Aug 17, 2023

Lucy Hockett Ingley, age 81, passed away August 17, 2023.  Loving mother of Aaron Harlin Ingley (Julia Elizabeth Erickson) and Andrew Fred (Marissa Ross) Ingley; cherished grandmother of Asher and Anderson; dearest and very close cousin of Linda Price and second cousin of Scott Price and Ashley Holder.

Born and raised in Florida, Lucy earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State...

Aug 14, 2023

On Monday, August 14, 2023, Pamela Herosy of Worth, IL, cherished partner, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 53, after a brief illness.

Pam was born to Frank and Chris (Cameron) Herosy in Boston, MA, on August 24, 1969.  She loved music, learning new things, and being surrounded by friends and...

Jul 23, 2023

Wendell “Wende” L. Purchase, nee Collins, age 77, of Maywood, passed away July 23, 2023. Beloved wife of Cecil; loving mother of Preston; daughter of the late Australia and Daisy Mae Collins and devoted bonus daughter of the late James Edward Jones, Sr.; dearest sister of Annette (Kenneth) Hill, Barnette “Barbara” Jones, and the late Gwendolyn (Lee) Burpo, the...

Jul 8, 2023

Norma Jean Passini, nee Callahan, 90, longtime resident of Burbank, passed away July 8, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph R.; loving mother of Angela (Michael) McGuire; cherished grandmother of Erin McGuire, Megan (Keith) Fox and Kathleen McGuire (Kyle) Chard; adored great grandmother of Liam, Evan, Eden, Ruby and Vance; dearest sister of Leigh (the late Terrence) Shields...

Jul 2, 2023

Louie Garcia, age 41, suddenly July 2, 2023.  Devoted son of Rosalinda Medina (Caesar) Diaz and the late Laco Ortega; loving brother of Rosalinda Cora (Maria Gerena), Juanita Ortega (Angel Rivera), Ricardo, Laco and the late Jesus and Antonio Ortega; beloved partner of Diana Gonzalez; fond brother in law Orlando Mayorga, Gabriel and Alex (Edaly) Maldonado; cherished uncle of...

Jun 17, 2023

Marjorie R. Vandecarr, age 60, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away June 17, 2023.  Beloved wife of Rafael Gonzalez; loving mother Alex (Alexis) and Mariah (Ricky Soto); devoted daughter of Margaret, nee Sutton and the late Vernon Vincent Vandecarr; cherished sister of Margo (Bill) Schall, Lawrence (Janet) Vandecarr, Debra (the late Dave) Miller, Donald (Mary Kay) and Wayne Vandecarr;...

Jun 9, 2023

Marion P. Kieras, nee Lopac, 98, longtime resident of Berwyn, passed away June 9, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Steve W. Kieras; loving mother of Karen (Michael) Tiburtini, Stephen (Adele) Kieras, Richard Kieras and Sandra Kieras (Ken Ramage); cherished nana of Julie, Stephanie (Joe), Kevin (Ashley), Kristin (Dave), Michael (Samantha), Marissa, Eric (Megan), Kaitlin (Jesse), Ryan and Tyler;...

Jun 8, 2023

Vickie Vasilopoulos, nee Georgeopoulos, 92, born in Mousta, Messinia, Greece and longtime resident of Chicago, passed away June 8, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Nick; loving mother of Peter (Eleni) and Gus (Erin); cherished grandmother of Jack, Niko, Billy, Alexia, Kelli, Alex and Gia; dearest sister of Chris (Vaso) Georgeopoulos and the late Pitsa (the late Kostas) Kosmas...

May 21, 2023

Danuta Koselinski, nee Sztukowski, age 93, of Park Ridge, passed away May 21, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Kazimierz; loving mother of George (Beata); cherished grandmother of Joanne and Michael (Desiree); proud great grandmother of Daisy; dearest sister of the late Zbigniew Sztukowski; fond aunt of Andrew (Kila) Sztukowski and great aunt of Zach and Drew.

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May 18, 2023

Robert M. “Bob” Hunter, age 91, of Hanover Park, passed away May 18, 2023.  Beloved husband of the late Carol Ann, nee Brougham; loving father of Cheryl Ann and Michael R. (the late Patricia) Hunter; devoted son of the late Walter and the late Bernice Mysliwiec; cherished grandfather of Robert; dearest brother of Wally (Marcia), Marlene Ferraro and the...

May 3, 2023

Cathleen “Cathy” Buehring, 46, of Hinsdale, formerly of Riverside, passed away May 3, 2023.  Beloved daughter of Barbara, nee Boker and the late Patrick; loving sister of Patrick M. (Sara) and Jen Buehring (Nancy Minasola); cherished aunt of Jack, Connor and Margee Buehring; dearest niece of Richard (Sandy) Buehring, LaVerne “Dolly” (Jim) Marcello and the late Edward Boker, Arthur...

Apr 21, 2023

Julie M. Barr, age 63, of Franklin Park, passed away April 21, 2023.   Beloved daughter of the late William M. Barr Jr. and the late Mary T. Barr, nee Harrington; loving sister of William (Judy) Barr, Ellen (the late Brad) Ipsen, Michael (Kim) Barr, Mary (John) Mors, Nancy (the late Donald) Ryan and John (Angie) Barr; cherished aunt and...

Apr 13, 2023

Lino Mardegan Jr., age 56, of LaGrange, formerly of Galewood, passed away April 13, 2023.  Cherished husband of Christine (nee Buffo); beloved father of Claudia and Jeanne; loving son of the late Lino Sr. and Jeanne, nee Waterloo; fond brother of Sharon Sharp, Gene (Patricia), Mary (John) Kriho and John Mardegan and brother in law of LuAnne, George (Mary...

Mar 29, 2023

Mark Edward White, age 68, of Palatine, passed away suddenly March 29, 2023.  Loving husband of Susan, nee Signorile; loving father of Jason and Tracey (Zemir) Cuturic; cherished grandfather of Zimmy; dearest brother of Matt White and the late Gail White.

Visitation Friday, April 7th 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life at 7:30 p.m....

Mar 9, 2023

Maureen Mary Morey, nee Dehlinger, age 80, of Glenview, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2023.  Loving mother of Colette Marie Morey and Keith Morey (Haley O’Rourke); cherished grandmother of Violet Marie and Jolene Riley Morey; dearest cousin and friend of many.

Maureen was a graduate of St. John Berchmans Grade School and Madonna High School, both...

Mar 1, 2023

Madlynne K. “Lynne” Vanderspool was born June 23, 1943, in Addison Township to Peter H. and Winifred (nee Piper) Vanderspool.  She passed away March 1, 2023 in St. Charles, IL.

Lynne was a 1961 graduate of Main Township West High School in Des Plaines.  She loved nature, camping, traveling, gardening and was an avid reader.  Lynne was...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert John Kajdanowski of Lake in the Hills, formerly of Cary, Algonquin, and Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Northwestern Huntley Hospital with his family by his side. He was 47 years old.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 22 years, Kelly Kajdanowski; his incredible children Michael (Sarah Altrock, fiancé) and Jeremy Kajdanowski;...

Feb 3, 2023

Gertrude “Trude” Miller, nee Michel, 72, of Elgin, passed away February 3, 2023.  Beloved wife of the late Jack; loving mother of Bridget (Don) LaRocco and Monica (Kevin) Blocker; cherished grandmother of Miles and Bella; devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Michel and daughter in law of the late Clarence and Ruth Miller; loving sister of Rosa...

Jan 14, 2023

Marek Bakowski, 67, of Chicago and born in Poland, passed away January 14, 2023.  Beloved husband of Anna Chelstowska.

Marek's passion was sailing.  He was a member of  Joseph Conrad Yacht Club in Chicago and a proud owner of his Glass Slipper boat. Now he is sailing the endless celestial ocean. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated...

Jan 10, 2023

Phyllis Kos, age 75, of Chicago, IL, passed away on January 10, 2023. Phyllis was born in 1947 to Walter and Veronica (nee Wilczak) Kos in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her son, Ian Kos (Laura Goschy) and beloved granddaughter, Lucy; two brothers: David (Ingrid) Kos and Leroy Kos (Liana Alis); and a sister: Janice Jobling. She was...