Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Diane Lemon

Diane Lemon

Nov 17, 2024

Diane A. Lemon Nee Gianokopolous beloved wife of the late Carles. Loving mother of Sheila Rivera, and Timothy.  Cherished Grandmotheer of Kailani, T.J, Elijah, Matthew, Francisco and the late Jordan. Fond sister of Michael (Debbie) And the late Anthony and Gloria.  Dear Aunt of Andrew (Heather) Kosikas and Great Aunt to Bradyn Kosikas.

Nancy Ellen Bieszczad

Nancy Ellen Bieszczad

Nov 14, 2024

Nancy Bieszczad, a cherished mother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on November 14th at the age of 78. Nancy is survived by her daughter Jo (Cindy) Perez, sister Cheryl (Karl) Laskowski, and many nephews, nieces, and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irene (Rutkowski) and Frank Zonca, and younger brother Dennis...

Eileen V. Knapp

Eileen V. Knapp

Nov 9, 2024

Loving mother of William and John Knapp. Loving grandmother of Billy (Andrea), Renee, Cathy, Peter (Ana), and the late Daniel Knapp. Loving great grandmother of Mariah, Jackie, Alyssa, Louie, Richie, Thomas, Louie, Jenny, Mildred, and Peter.

Angelo Liberati

Angelo Liberati

Nov 8, 2024

After 5 years of suffering, our brother Angelo Liberati has left the demons that haunted him (Lewy body dementia)

He is now in a better pain free world.

Angelo was born 03/27/46, in Ferentino-Provincia di Frosinone and died-11/08/24 in Arlington Heights.

Angelo came to the USA at the age of 17—he was to...

Leon E. Martinez Sr.

Leon E. Martinez Sr.

Nov 6, 2024

Chicago Spanish Radio Pioneer Dies at Age 78

Leon Martinez was first-ever Spanish voice of Chicago Bears and Cubs in 80s, 90s, news director at several Chicago radio stations, sports editor at La Raza Newspaper.

Leon Martinez, one of Chicago's Spanish radio pioneers, passed away peacefully late last night at the age of...

Kevin P. Cooney

Kevin P. Cooney

Nov 3, 2024

Kevin Patrick Cooney, beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in his home after a private battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of love and generosity. Born on April 5, 1957, in Oak Park to Frank and Florence Cooney, Kevin was the fourth of six children and grew up in Niles, Illinois. In his twenties, Kevin took over...

Timothy Lee Jackson

Timothy Lee Jackson

Nov 2, 2024

Timothy Lee Jackson was born on January 16th, 1958 to parents, Mary Smith-Jackson and Charlie Jackson in Dayton, Ohio. Tim (as he liked being called) joined his parents and ancestors on November 2nd, 2024 at age 66 after struggling for many years with Lewy Body Decease.

Tim was a graduate of the School of the Art Institute...

Katherine W. Zartman

Katherine W. Zartman

Oct 30, 2024

Mary Katherine Wright Zartman died on October 30, 2024, at her home, The Admiral at the Lake, Chicago. She suffered Parkinson's but died quietly in her sleep with family gathered round to remember and mourn. 91 at death, she was born on May 23, 1933 in a tiny coal mining camp at Insull, Harlan County, Kentucky, where she spent the...

Anthony Traina

Anthony Traina

Oct 28, 2024

Beloved father of Ruthann (Tom) Bellino, Jimmy, Janie (Sal) Galioto; dear grandfather of Tom Jr., Andrew, Niklos, Katie, Hayley, and Kelly; fond brother of Peter (Diane), Frank (Janice), and the late Mamie, Nancy, Sonny, Joe, and Russell; loving son of the late Frank and Anna.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Everything will take...

Judith Konczyk

Judith Konczyk

Oct 20, 2024

Judith Konczyk, nee Koziol, age 74. Beloved wife of the late Donald; dear mother of Niki and Kyle Konczyk; devoted daughter of the late John and Evelyn Koziol; fond sister of Jan (Rick) Jankowski.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, www.cancer.org ,...

Jacqueline Cacciatore

Jacqueline Cacciatore

Oct 19, 2024

Jacqueline Cacciatore, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024.  Born on January 14, 1943, Jacqueline was a dedicated and hardworking individual, widely recognized in her community as the loving owner of Gene's Deli in Elmwood Park. She was not only a successful businesswoman but also a beautiful and caring mother to three sons.

Jacqueline was a spirited...

Maria Nunez Casarrubias

Maria Nunez Casarrubias

Oct 17, 2024

Loving wife of Tiburcio Carbajal.

Beloved mother of Marco, Rosa, Rocio, Manuel, Lety, Oscar, Ariel and Maria.

Caring grandmother of 29 and great-grandmother of 22.

Dear sister of Mundo and Jose Luis.

Special mother-in-law to Diana, Elizabeth and Ricardo.

Maria especially loved cooking, Christmas, the color red, and family...

Donald J. Tomasian

Donald J. Tomasian

Oct 15, 2024

Passed peacefully after a 2.5 month battle with lung cancer.  Born in Chicago on Grand Ave, Donald was the beloved husband of the late Genevieve "Jean".  Loving father of Tammy (Harout "Harold") Papazian and Donald Tomasian.  Dear grandfather of Nicole "Nikki" Papazian (Jonathan "JT" Bernstein), Gina Tomasian, and Natalie Papazian.  Proud great-grandfather of Caleb Bernstein.  Dearest son of the...

Diane Di Giulio

Diane Di Giulio

Oct 15, 2024

Diane DiGiulio, died peacefully in her Des Plaines, IL home on October 15 surrounded by family and friends. She was daughter of Edna Ruth and Paul Gooden,  a faithful wife to Paul (deceased) for 55 years, a loving mother to Lisa (Rich), Nino (Danijela) and Tony (Carla), dearest grandma to Nikolas , Anthony, Brandon, Gabriela, Niko, and Marko, a...