Obituaries

Nov 25, 2025

Andrea Michel, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025 at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Christian Michel II. Devoted mother of Christian Michel III and Gayle Michel. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Hamann. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

She was the happiest in her garden, sewing quilts and purses and loved winning...

Nov 13, 2025

Marijane B. Strunck, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 99.

Beloved wife of the late Honorable James E. Strunck; loving mother of Robert E. Strunck (Markay Bunn), Therese Strunck (William D. Izzo), and Julie Ann Strunck; cherished grandmother of Andrew Hajek, Jaima Hajek, and Anastasia Strunck; dear sister...

Nov 4, 2025

Curt L. Erickson, beloved son of the late Howard and Sonia Erickson. Loving brother of Brad Erickson, the late Rod Erickson and Gail (Don)Turner. Dear brother-in-law of Noreen Erickson. Devoted uncle of Nora (Tim) O'Malley and great uncle of Erickson and Sonia. Dear companion of Cheryl Schmidt. Funeral Services Private. (773)774-3232

Nov 4, 2025

Herbert A. Bass, 80, of Harwood Heights, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Herbert was the absolutely adoring husband of Sharon Bass (née Bowers), with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion, laughter, and unwavering faith.

A longtime and deeply committed member of St. Monica Parish, Herb found great joy and purpose in serving his community....

Oct 25, 2025

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Sharon Wolanik, nee Wayer, Passed away, Saturday, October 25, 2025, age 77; beloved mother of Kenneth and the late Richard Wolanik; loving grandmother of Jack Henderson; dearest sister of Arleen (the late John) Noel, Ronald (Gloria) Wayer, Jerome (Pamela) Wayer and Pamela (Michael) Hoffelt; dear cousin of Donna Racila and many others;...

Oct 10, 2025

Mary Louise Curtin, 88, loving wife for over 62 years of Thomas John Curtin Jr.; devoted mother of Gary John Curtin and the late Eugene Michael Curtin; mother-in-law of Sandra Elliott; grandmother of Thomas John Curtin, Brandon Eugene Curtin, and Lauren Ashley Curtin; great-grandmother of Isaiah Thomas Curtin, Addison Kay Curtin, and Lilliana Marie Curtin; sister of the late...

Oct 4, 2025

Alice Lyn Cook, 70, of Park Ridge, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025.

Visitation, Monday, October 13, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Chapel Prayers, Tuesday, October 14, 10:00 a.m., Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago, IL 60656. Interment to follow at Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.

For information, 773-774-3232.

Sep 13, 2025

June E. Brandt, 98, loving wife of the late Earl; devoted mother of Cheryl (the late Rick) McCauslin and Gary (Tina) Brandt; grandmother of Jason Mauro, Jeff Mauro, and Kevin McCauslin; great-grandma of Jake Heynis; loving sister, daughter, aunt, and friend of many.

Visitation will be held at Kolbus – John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W....

Sep 10, 2025

Elaine A. Heckler, age 95, of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Aunt of Glenn (Laura) Zaroski and Great Aunt of Diane (Steve) McGrath. Preceded in death by her beloved Sister Dolores Zaroski. Elaine was a member of St. Monica's Catholic parish in Chicago. Private service and internment to be held at Saint Adalbert Cemetery, Niles where...

Sep 9, 2025

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Robert J. Tremblay, born November 28, 1935, at rest September 9, 2025, age 89; beloved husband of the late Mary Louise, nee Halla; loving father of Thomas (Leslie), James and John Sr. (Angela); dearest grandfather of John Jr., Mary Margaret, Robert James, Nicholas Robert and Matthew; great-grandfather of John...

Sep 2, 2025

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. Nee Griffin. Loving father of Kara McWilliams (Edward Bethishou). Dearest grandfather of Alex and Jacob Peterson and Jesse Bethishou. Cherished uncle of Wayne Miller.

Services and Interment private.

Aug 30, 2025

David Robert Newhouse, 79, of Norwood Park Township, passed away at home on August 30, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born in Chicago on November 11, 1945, David grew up in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1963. He served with pride on active duty until 1966 with Fighter Squadron 102. After returning to Chicago,...

Aug 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roberto Gonzalez Torres, age 48, who left this world far too soon. He was the beloved husband of Carleen Torres, and a cherished son of Roberto and Luz Gonzalez.

Roberto was a devoted brother to Juana, Marisol, Maribel, Hugo, and Juan Manuel, and a proud, loving uncle to many...

Aug 21, 2025

Irene E. McClarey, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at the age of 97, beloved wife and best friend of the late Charles W. McClarey; devoted mother of Mike and Ken (Cathy); loving grandmother of Benjamin (Amy) McClarey, Matthew (Brittany) McClarey and Sarah (George) Nicholson; proud great-grandmother of Eli, Emma, Alana, Mathias and expecting 2 additional beautiful grandsons this...

Aug 18, 2025

Joann Morris was in born Chicago and passed away peacefully in her sleep.  Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many.  Born to the late Anthony and Carmela Giacalone.  Joann was proceeded in death by her loving husband, Marty Morris and siblings Louie, JuJu and Phyllis.  She is survived by her daughter, Carla and son-in-law Jim and...

Aug 7, 2025

Pedro A. Peralta "Pete", 69, devoted son of the late Manuel and the late Francisca; cherished brother of the late Diana Peralta, the late Rodolfo Peralta, Alfredo Peralta, Julia Miranda, and the late Guadalupe Peralta; devoted uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews; and kind friend to many.

Pete enjoyed attending concerts, festivals, and strolls to...

Aug 5, 2025

Mary Lucille Forte "Mary Lu", 82, devoted daughter of the late Fred and late Congetta Forte, loving sister of Anthony (Denise) Forte and Nicholas (Lucy) Forte, doting aunt of four nieces and one nephew, treasured great-aunt to many grandnieces and grandnephews.

Mary Lu passed away after a brief illness on August, 5, 2025. Mary Lu was a...

Jul 27, 2025

Mary Rose Sullivan passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 at age 83.

Mary is predeceased by her parents, Denis and Rosetta (Campbell) Sullivan, her older brothers, Cornelius, Denis and Daniel, brother-in-law Rod Erickson, sister-in-law Mary Lou (Burns), and nephew Jim Sullivan.

Mary is survived by her younger brother Richard (Charlene), dear sisters Ellen (James)...

Jul 27, 2025

Myrna Soriano Kuehl, the daughter of Gerardo and Leonila Soriano, born on December 16th, 1945, passed away on July 27th, 2025 at her residence in Harwood Heights, Illinois.  Myrna was married to Mark L. Kuehl in 1982 and is now survived by her son, Wade S. Kuehl, in addition to brothers, Gerardo and Omar Soriano and sister, Evelyn Bassig,...

Jul 15, 2025

Lorna Palmer Chapuis, loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the age of 96.

Born to Alan and Therese Palmer on May 24, 1929 in Chicago. A graduate of Loyola University in 1955, she had a fulfilling career as a teacher, including 19-years at St. Hilary in...