Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Santa Carcione

Santa Carcione

Mar 27, 2025

Santa Carcione nee Composto. Beloved wife of the late Francesco; loving mother of Calogero "Leo"  (Sara) and Giuseppe "Joe" (Gina); devoted grandmother of Santina (Dan) Anthony, Stephanie ( Rob) McGruer, Santina (Kris) Riley, and Francesco Carcione; dear great grandmother of  Thomas, Harrison, Christian, Aurora and Nora.

Vasiliki "Kiki" Mitchell

Vasiliki "Kiki" Mitchell

Mar 26, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce that Kiki Mitchell passed away on March 26th surrounded by her son Louie and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Kiki was the matriarch of a loving family, wife of the late Jim, mother to Louie, the late Peter, and the late George.  Grandmother to Dimitrios, Louie Jr., Jackie, and Sara.  Great grandmother to Dimi,...

Donna Debever

Donna Debever

Mar 22, 2025

Donna DeBever, nee Antas.  Beloved mother of Debbie Liszeo, Dawn (Mark) Dolibois, Kelly, Daniel (Joyce), Jenny Fink and the late David.  Loving grandmother of Nick, David (Summer), Matthew, Natassa (Bryan), Bill, Jackie, Logan, Travis, Avery, Grace, and great grandmother of Jackson, Declan, Savannah and Giovanni.  Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Antas.  Other than her unconditional love...

Ann L. Bolognani

Ann L. Bolognani

Mar 13, 2025

Ann Bolognani, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on March 13 at the age of 100 at Avantara Nursing Home, Park Ridge.

Born in Erlangen Germany on February 12, 1925, Ann was known for her kindness, strength and her unwavering dedication to her family.

As a German " War Bride" coming...

Ernestine G. Eltman

Ernestine G. Eltman

Mar 13, 2025

Ernestine G. Eltman

Loving wife of the late Douglas; beloved mother of Douglas (Vicky) and Chuck (Patty); caring grandmother of Nicholas, Joseph (Lauren), Matthew, Vincent (Liv), and Mikayla; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews; dear relative and friend to many.

Mary Margaret Nagrant

Mary Margaret Nagrant

Mar 9, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Margaret Nagrant, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, who peacefully passed away on March 9, 2025 at the age of 83.

Born on August 14, 1941, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mary was the eldest daughter of Joseph Kehoe and Catherine Burns Kehoe. From a...

Merrilee Frances Dzierzanowski

Merrilee Frances Dzierzanowski

Mar 7, 2025

Merrilee Frances Dzierzanowski (nee Ferrero)

Cherished wife of Ralph Dzierzanowski, Sr, for 63 years.

Loving Mother of Ralph Jr, (Theresa), Paul (Kelly) and Nicholas (Kate).

Dear Grandmother of RJ (Jensyn), Max, Marlaina, Alex, Jack and Robbie.

Proud Great-Grandmother of John and Heather

Devoted Sister of Ruth Ferrero and Jack...

Marianne Snooks

Marianne Snooks

Mar 7, 2025

Marianne Snooks, nee Lux

Beloved wife of the late Gary E. Snooks, Sr.  Loving mother of Melissa Snooks (Dave), Gary E. Snooks Jr (Tina), Gary E. Snooks (Judy), Julie and Lisa.  Grandma and great grandma to many.  Sister of Renate Lux.

Beatrice G. Schroeder

Beatrice G. Schroeder

Feb 28, 2025

In Memoriam

Beatrice G. Schroeder

Devoted daughter of the late Dorothy Weideman (nee. Stelling) and the late Otto Weideman.  Loving wife of the late Raymond.  Caring mother of the late Gail (Joe) and the late Nora.  Special aunt of Kathleen Evenson and Karren Schober.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  A loyal friend to...

Lynda Wilkerson

Lynda Wilkerson

Feb 22, 2025

Beloved wife for 35 years to the late James Edward Wilkerson, Jr.

Loving mother of Gale Miller, Craig Van Pelt and Kevin Van Pelt.  Caring step-mother of Nisa Wilkerson, Deanna (Chris) Schuehler and the late Michael Wilkerson. Raised like her own child and mentor to the late William Hannemann and Sher Hengels Sohol.

Dear grandmother...

Patricia Anne Lindberg

Patricia Anne Lindberg

Feb 18, 2025

Patricia "Patt" Lindberg (nee Johnson), 93; Wife of the late Earl and mother of the late Bruce. Loving mother of Catherine, Kerry (Susan). Grandmother of Elizabeth Patrice, Samantha Lynn, and Brian Matthew. Great Grandmother of Jonathan and Piper. Loving Aunt of Patt (Alan) Perlman, Donna (Jeff) Cotton.

Preceded in the death of siblings John, Francis, Lorraine, and...

John Skiba

John Skiba

Feb 13, 2025

Beloved husband of Caryn, nee Schulz; loving brother of Joseph (Barbara), Maria (the late Rich Hanzel) Dagley, Tina (Ted) Godek, Krys (Jim) Kaczmarek, Michelle (Jim) Davison; dear brother in law of Jack (Connie) Schulz and Scott (Patti) Schulz; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.

John was a proud alumni of Lane Tech High School.  It is...