Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois
Serving the Chicago Land Area
Maria A. Rodriguez
Jun 6, 2026
Maria A. Rodriguez
Loving wife of Efrain Rodriguez. Devoted mother to Maria Caballero, Frank (Gina) Rodriguez, Abner (Tina) Rodriguez, and Zulma (Luis) Ramos.
Maria was a very loving woman who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Family meant everything to her.
Ada Lilia Rodriguez
Jun 4, 2026
Ada Lilia Rodriguez
August 12, 1947 – June 4, 2026
With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Ada Lilia Rodriguez on June 4, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born on August 12, 1947, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Ada was the beloved daughter of Francisco De Jesus Guzman and Isabela Rivera Medina. She carried with her the strength, resilience,...
Leticia Munoz
Jun 8, 2026
Leticia Munoz
NOVEMBER 4, 1959 – JUNE 8, 2026
Leticia “Letty” Munoz was born on November 4, 1959 in Texas to Conrad and Rosa Munoz.
She later made her home in the Chicago area, where she focused on caring for her family.
Leticia is survived by her daughters Bonnie, Priscilla, Laura and Marilyn. Her grandchildren Mia, Marc and Mae.
She was known for being funny...
Concetta "Connie" DiBartolo
Jun 8, 2026
Concetta “Connie” DiBartolo
Concetta “Connie” DiBartolo nee Tiberi. Beloved wife of the late Ezio. Loving mother of Miriam and Tony (Sherry). Cherished Grandmother of Johnny (Sydney), Anthony, Joseph and Samantha. Great grandmother of Tyler (Karolina), Luca and Cristian. Dear sister of the late Luigino (Luciana) Tiberi and the late Genio (Elsa) Tiberi. Sister-in-law of the late James (Gabriella) DiBartolo. Fond aunt...
Joseph Matranga
Jun 1, 2026
Joseph is survived by his loving companion, Lori DeVoss, his daughter Karen Falco, and two granddaughters Kayla and Deanna.
Timothy Kowalski
May 27, 2026
Timothy Kowalski, age 75, passed away peacefully.
Born in Chicago to Thaddeus and Cecelia Kowalski, Tim grew up on the northwest side of Chicago.
He attended Weber High School, Loyola University, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, and Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
When he decided to change occupations and enter funeral service in the 1980’s, Worsham College was the obvious choice for...
David Bradley Sincox
May 23, 2026
David Bradley Sincox passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 after a brief pancreatic cancer illness. Born on September 18, 1963 to Rochelle (née Barbre) Sincox and Dr. James Sincox,Sr., David spent his childhood in Glencoe, Illinois and graduated from New Trier East High School in 1981. He attended Drake University from 1981 - 83, and graduated from theUniversity of...
Robert Francis Buss
May 22, 2026
Robert Francis Buss Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was the cherished son of the late Francis J. Buss and the late Geraldine Buss.
Bob was the devoted husband of Patricia “Trish” Buss. He was the loving father of Frank Buss and Robert Francis Buss Jr. (Kaitlin). He...
Lucy (Lucia) Parzyszek
May 18, 2026
Lucy (Lucia) Teresa Catherine (Belcastro) Parzyszek, age 100, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 18, 2026. Lucy was born on December 13, 1925, to the late Frank (Francesco) and Teresa Belcastro. She was married on January 9, 1943 to the late William Edward Parzyszek and was preceded in death by four brothers, three sisters, four nephews, one...
Beverly H. Pegelow
May 10, 2026
Beverly Pegelow (nee Hamilton) of Elmwood Park, IL passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026. She is survived by children F. Bryce Pegelow and Caroline (Alexander) Taich; grandchildren Anne, Daniel and Miriam Taich; partner Tom Snaza; nieces and nephews, and too many animal friends to name. She was preceded in death by her parents Caroline Hamilton (nee Ramseur) and Murray Elbert...
Nelly Baque
May 3, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nelly
With deep love and heavy hearts, we honor the life of Nelly, a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, beloved sister, and a woman whose strength and warmth shaped generations.
Born in Manta, Ecuador, Nelly carried with her the richness of her roots throughout her life. In 1972, she made the courageous journey to the United States, determined to...
Carl Conti
Apr 30, 2026
Carl Conti passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on June 7, 1944, and raised in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, Carl grew up surrounded by family and lifelong friends who shaped him for years to come. He attended DePaul Academy and met his high school sweetheart, Maudie, through neighborhood friends—beginning a love story that would...


