Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

William James Donaldson

William James Donaldson

Oct 10, 2024

William James Donaldson

Beloved son of James Scott and Myrna, nee Della-Santina; loving brother of Carla, Nikkie and Theresa; dear grandson of Elizabeth (the late Hank) Donaldson, Mirno "John" (Elaine) Della-Santina, and Jeanne Erzinger, dear friend and relative to many.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his name to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Jose "Papo" Tosado

Jose "Papo" Tosado

Oct 4, 2024

Jose "Papo" Tosado Loving son of the late Angel Tosado and the late Rafaela Camacho. Beloved brother of Lillian Tosado, Jorge (Paulita) Tosado, and Carlos Tosado. Special friend of caretaker Shirley Ankrum. Cherished uncle of Rosa Tosado, Janelle Tosado, Jorge Tosado Jr., Brian Tosado, Greg Narvasa, and Kimberly Narvasa. Dearest great uncle of Elena Matsias, Tony Matsias, Camila Carasquillo,...

Anthony J. Raso, Jr

Anthony J. Raso, Jr

Oct 2, 2024

Anthony "Tony" Raso, age 89 of Chicago passed peacefully on Wednesday October 2, 2024.

He was born on February 20, 1935, the son of the late Mary and Anthony Raso. Amazing husband of 69 years to Myrtice Raso. Loving father of Debra (Sal) Alonzo, David (Shelly) Raso, the late Anthony Raso and the late Michael (surviving Maria)...

James Nicholas Mark

James Nicholas Mark

Sep 30, 2024

James Nicholas Mark

a.k.a Simmy, a.k.a Ace

March, 20, 1944 - September 30, 2024

Married his High School Sweetheart Geraldine Barry, Father of 7 Daughters, Bridget (Oscar), Debbie (Rick), Diana (Rich), Traci (Pat), Lois (Dave), Tricia (P.J.), Natasha, Father, a.k.a "Old Man" to 1 Son Jimmy (Giselle). Grandfather to 15 with an ever...

Gloria Eleanor Leonard

Gloria Eleanor Leonard

Sep 28, 2024

Gloria Leonard, nee Forsberg

Beloved wife of the late John "Jack."  Loving mother of Peggy (late Frank) Konrath, the late Kimberly, Patricia (Anthony) Alvizu.  Dear mother-in-law to Ronald (Michelle) Howard.  Caring grandmother of Frankie, Jack, Forrest, Megan, Maxwell, Chloe, Olivia, and Tess.  Loving sister to the late Clifford Forsberg.  Fond sister-in-law to Ronald (Christine) Leonard and Marilyn...

Arthur J. Zamarripa

Arthur J. Zamarripa

Sep 22, 2024

Arthur Zamarripa, age 63, of Des Plaines, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22nd.

Son of Jose and Elisa Zamarripa, Arthur was born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. At the age of 4 Arthur and his family immigrated to Chicago.

Arthur was a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School. He was a dedicated and beloved...

Patricia Ann Johnson

Patricia Ann Johnson

Sep 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Johnson, 76 years old, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at The Hospice House in Mishawaka, IN. Patricia was born on April 21, 1948 in Chicago, IL to the late Theresa (Moretti) Friedman and Robert Ord. On September 16, 1971, Patricia and Raymond Edward Johnson were united in marriage in Arlington VA prior to moving out...

Forrest R. Weeks

Forrest R. Weeks

Sep 18, 2024

Beloved son of Sandra and Michael.  Loving brother of Marie (Cody) Herrick, Laura (Lance) Weiss, Autumn (Shawn) O'Brien, and Ashley (Michael) Kepinski.  Dear uncle to Lila, Anna, Tyler, Collin, Sadie, LJ, Sage, Emma, Molly, Logan, Clark, Amelia, Evelyn and Christopher.

Maria Esperanza Mendiola Lainez

Maria Esperanza Mendiola Lainez

Sep 17, 2024

Esperanza Mendiola ,de 90 años, falleció el 17 de septiembre de 2024, rodeada del amor de su familia. Vivió más de 30 años en Chicago, destacando por su voluntad firme y su generosidad. Nacida en Coyolar, León, Nicaragua, fue la única hija entre seis hermanos, conocida por su amor profundo a la familia, su pasión por cocinar y tejer, y...

Salvatore Balsamo

Salvatore Balsamo

Sep 17, 2024

Salvatore J. Balsamo, father, beloved friend, and visionary architect, passed away peacefully on September 17, with his family and friends by his side. He left a lasting legacy of love, creativity, and resilience. Born in the heart of Chicago's Austin neighborhood to devoted Italian immigrant parents, Joseph and Angeline, Salvatore exemplified the American dream. He lived a life of...

Emilio Perez

Emilio Perez

Sep 13, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of our beloved father, Emilio Perez.   He was surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of faith, he loved to cook, had immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones.  He was the beloved husband of Teresa Monrroy (deceased). ...