Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Eva B. Giba, 96, of Harwood Heights, born in Södertälje Sweden and raised in Stockholm Sweden, is at rest on November 29, 2023. Loving daughter of the late Hulda and Johan Holger Pettersson and dear sister of the late Isa (Borja) Alm.  Eva moved to Chicago to marry and raise a family with her beloved husband the late Joseph...

Nov 28, 2023

Rosemary J. Culverwell, nee Flashing, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 28, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul J. Culverwell, and the loving mother of Joanne, Mary, Janet (Kenneth) Ito, Nancy (the late Scott) Endre, and Amy. Rosemary was a cherished grandmother to Joseph, Michelle, Paul, Marie, Shannon, and Jimmie. She...

Nov 22, 2023

Michael Lemke, 50, formerly of Rosemont, beloved father, brother, and son.

Memorial visitation, Friday, December 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068.

Meet at church for the Memorial Mass, Saturday, December 30 at 10 a.m. Our Lady of Hope  9711 W Devon Ave, Rosemont,...

Nov 17, 2023

Kurt O. Ronnegren, age 98, beloved husband of 52 years to the late Torbjorg; loving father of Nina (John) Cudecki and Heidi (René) Meier; proud grandfather of Mia, Ashley, Jack and Thomas; dearest uncle to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral Service, 11 a.m. Saturday, December 2nd, at Minnekirken Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church, 2614 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL 60644.  In...

Nov 16, 2023

Stathis Diamantonis, age 60, passed away November 16, 2023.  Survivors include his mother, Christine Diamantonis of Chicago, brother Loukas Diamantonis of Chicago, sister Joanna Diamantonis and brother in law Terry Harris of Tampa, FL.  He was preceded in death by his father Demetrios Diamantonis.

Stathis was a lifelong resident of Chicago and was a 1981 graduate of...

Nov 6, 2023

Mary Anne Johnson, nee Nelson, age 96; dear wife of the late Julius E.; beloved mother of David (Maureen Egan) and Karen (Mark Hoffman); dear grandmother of Nathan Hoffman (Christine Beckhusen) and Eli Hoffman (Jamie O'Sullivan); great-grandmother of Chandler; preceded in death by her siblings Earl Nelson, Janet Lang and Forrest Nelson; fond aunt of many. Mary Anne was...

Nov 2, 2023

Joyce Barbara Goode, nee Kassnel; beloved wife of Robert E. Goode; cherished mother of Christine (Mark) Zessin, Lisa (Ron) Schweihs and Cheryl (Rich) Olsen; loving grandmother of Kyle (Kylie), Amanda (Ryan), Jordan, Alyssa, Austin, Justin, Stephanie and Nicholas; great-grandmother of Brooklyn and Bennett; dearest sister of Matthew (Gertrude) and Sandi (Steve).  A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Oct 27, 2023

Margaret Rose Blum, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on her 72 birthday, October 27, 2023. Beloved sister of Michael (Donna), Anna Marie (Wayne) Richards, and Daniel (Lorelei); fond aunt to Michele (Chris), Jennifer, Michael (Chayil), Rachel, and Natalie; dear friend to many, and cherished by her community and coworkers. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents Dominic and...

Oct 20, 2023

Phillip J. Laverty "Jack", 68, loving husband of 35 years of Floy Q. Laverty; devoted father of Floy I. (Russell) DeLuca; beloved Pops of Joseph DeLuca and Sofia DeLuca; cherished brother of Terri (Jim) Mays, Mike (Heidi) Laverty, Joan (Tom) Haas, and Patty (Chris) Pausch; and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his...

Oct 20, 2023

Dorel F. Morris, nee Brissette; Born October 30, 1946, at peace October 20, 2023; loving sister of Ronald (Colette) Brissette, Rich (Connie) Brissette, Peter Brissette and the late Marilyn McCallister; dear aunt of many; daughter of the late Francis and the late Eleanor Brissette.  Lying in State, Friday, October 27, 2023 from 10 a.m. until time of Mass, 11...

Oct 12, 2023

Thomas M. Campbell "Tom", 61, passed away on October 12, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, IL and moved to Rockford, IL in 2012; the son of Noreen Campbell and the late James F. Campbell; beloved brother of Eileen (Joe) Altenhoff, Dan (Anne), Bill, Sue (Rick) Kadowaki, Patrick (Bernadette), Tim (Sue).  Favorite uncle of 21 nieces and nephews, and...

Oct 3, 2023

Edwin S. Gorczyca, proud US Army, Korean War Veteran; beloved husband of the late Elaine K.; loving father of Keith Gorczyca (Leshia Mikulski) and Karna Gorczyca (Bob Kao); cherished grandfather of Joseph, Nicholas (Kelly) and Mark (Megan, Fiancée) Gorczyca; great-grandfather of Norah; dearest brother and uncle to many.  Visitation, Friday, 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 10 a.m....

Sep 24, 2023

Richard "Snowman" Chmiel, of Park Ridge, IL, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023. He was born to the late Leo and Marie and brother to the late Terrance. Beloved father to Darren "DC" (Kathleen) and Sherri (Jimmy) Gricius. Very proud grandpa to Abby and Ashley Gricius and Bridget Chmiel.  Snowman to all!

Richard had a successful...

Sep 11, 2023

Michele K. Heimberger, beloved wife of the late Rev. Charles Heimberger. Devoted mother of Kathryn (Dr. Philip) Skiba and C.J. Heimberger. Cherished daughter of Casimer and Alberta Figura and sister of Susan (Myron) Potter. Dear aunt of Deborah, Michael, and Victoria. Fond cousin of Frank, Walter, and Frank.

Michele was an extraordinary woman. As a young widow,...

Sep 7, 2023

William "Bill" Edwards, 89, loving son of the late Enid Edwards; affectionate grandson of the late James E. and the late Isabelle Smith; cherished brother of the late Barbara Johnson, Donna Jummati, and James Russell Edwards, devoted friend of the late Valerie Dumbrell; treasured uncle of Janet Benhart, Jeanette Jummati, Larry Jummati, Julie Jummati, April Edwards-Haupt, Robin Van Valkenburg,...

Aug 13, 2023

Warren Ross Whitely, 72, lifelong resident of Park Ridge, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with an illness at Lutheran General Hospital on August 13, 2023.

Mr. Whitely went to Merrill School and Lincoln Junior High. As a boy he played in Park Ridge little league and briefly played freshman football at Maine South until...

Aug 10, 2023

Joel Ramon Hamilton, 42, of Park Ridge, Illinois died August 10, 2023.  Joel was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 28,1981 and graduated from the University of Tennessee.

Joel was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Billie Hamilton, Orville P Hamilton, Paul C Hanson and his father-in-law, Glenn Babb Rawlings.  He is survived by his wife Anna,...

Jul 31, 2023

Mary "Huddie" Francis Ahern was born in Johnson City, Tennessee on July 4, 1939. She entered Heaven's gates on July 31, 2023.

A loving mom and a doting granny, Mary committed her time and energy to bringing warmth and happiness to her family. Mary grew up with six brothers (Jerry, Danny, Mickey, Ricky, Victor, and Terry) and...

Jul 25, 2023

Barbara Grammatis (nee Caponigro), age 83, fell asleep in the Lord July 25, 2023. Beloved wife of Dan A. Grammatis for 55 years. Loving mother of Dina (Michale) Grammatis Cooke and Tony (Tina) Grammatis. Devoted daughter of the late Bill and Claire Caponigro. Proud grandmother of Thomas, William and John Grammatis Cooke. Dear sister of the late Bill Caponigro,...

Jul 16, 2023

Philip S. Piszek, 83, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2023. Beloved husband to Margaret for 57 years; cherished father to Philip (Lu), Christine (Brian Dougherty, both of whom are CPD); adoring grandfather to Brian; fond uncle to many; caring brother Pamela (the late James) Hodur; dearest brother-in-law of Joseph (Arlene) Zarembski.

Philip...