Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Timothy Eades

Timothy Eades

Jan 2, 2025

Retired C.P.D.

Beloved son of Paul and the late Carol. Dear brother of Kimberly (Kevin) Gustafson and the late Nicholas. Caring uncle of Brandon and Marissa, and great-uncle of the late Olivia Ann Lopez. And love of his life, Shannon Bayne. Loving friend and relative to many.

Tim loved living life to the fullest.  His...

Justine P. Trowbridge

Justine P. Trowbridge

Dec 30, 2024

Justine Pruyn Trowbridge, age 92, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.  She attended the Brearley School and Smith College, where she earned an A.B. in History.  She grew up in New York City and Colebrook, Connecticut, the daughter of Erving Pruyn and Carolyn Prentice Pruyn.  After marrying Charles Lind Trowbridge, she...

Robert J. La Capra

Robert J. La Capra

Dec 26, 2024

Robert J. (Bob) LaCapra, age 75, of Harwood Heights, Illinois, passed away on December 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on March 22, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois.   He met his bride of 56 years, Karen, as kids on Erie Street.  She first saw him sitting on the Pepsi chest in Rose's Sandwich Shop...

Marianne Caruso

Marianne Caruso

Dec 18, 2024

Marianne was a ground breaker for women in The Catholic Church as one of the first Pastoral Ministers in the Midwest, working at St. Catherine La Boure in Glenview, IL, then in Deerfield, IL at Holy Cross Church.

Marianne additionally loved music and was involved with guitar music that became very popular in the 1970s - 80s. ...

Vincenzo Catanese

Vincenzo Catanese

Dec 17, 2024

Vincenzo Catanese was born in Campofelice di Rocella, Sicily, Italy on July 25,1944.  He was 80 years old.  He came to the United States in 1966 with his parents Filippo and Francesca Catanese, and his brother Antonio.  Vince went back to Sicily to marry Maria Catanese (nee Chiappone) on September 9, 1968.  They were married for 56 years.  They...

Ronald H. Stachurski

Ronald H. Stachurski

Dec 9, 2024

Age 76.  Beloved husband of Cecilia.  Dear father of Susan and Ronald.

Miguel Sanchez

Miguel Sanchez

Dec 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Miguel Sanchez Sr. Miguel Sanchez Sr., 81, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, at the hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Ecuandureo, Michoacán where he later moved to Chicago and became a pillar of support and strength for his family. Miguel's greatest joy was his family. He met the love of his...

Manuel Flores

Manuel Flores

Dec 6, 2024

It is with deep sorrow we regret to announce the passing of Manuel Flores Gonzalez, aged 64, who passed away on December 6th in Jalisco, Mexico.

Manuel Flores was a devoted family man, who loved his wife, children and grandchildren above all else. He was a beloved husband to Rita Flores, a devoted father to Neiley...

Wendalina Arroyo

Wendalina Arroyo

Dec 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wendalina (Wendy) Arroyo on December 2, 2024, at the age of 83.  Wendy was born on July 18, 1941 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico to Felipe and Justina (nee Lopez) Justiniano.

Wendy was married to the tall and handsome love of her life, Angel Luis Arroyo,...

Jerry Jaffe

Jerry Jaffe

Nov 26, 2024

No services at the funeral home.  Family and friends will meet directly at the cemetery for the entombment in the mausoleum, Friday November 29, 2024 at 2 pm.  Memorial Park Cemetery is located at 9900 Gross Point Rd in Skokie (847-677-4401)

Sue Sherman-Martinez

Sue Sherman-Martinez

Nov 20, 2024

Sue Sherman-Martinez, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 20, 2024 in Santa Cruz, California. Sue's greatest passion in life was teaching and her students. She taught for more than 20 years as an elementary school teacher and substitute teacher, inspiring hundreds of kids at the Eli Whitney, Reilly, and Edison Park schools...