Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

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...

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...