Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois
Serving the Chicago Land Area
Urszula Spoo
Jan 1, 2024
Urszula Witek Spoo January 29, 1947 - January 1, 2024 With profound sorrow and heavy hearts, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Urszula (Witek) Spoo, a radiant soul who has now joined the angels and her cherished family in heaven. Following a battle with cancer, diagnosed at stage 4, she departed from us, leaving a legacy of love,...
Robert Batelli
Dec 30, 2023
Robert (Bob) Batelli, 84 years old, passed away December 30, 2023 surrounded by His Loving Family. He was born March 31, 1939 in Chicago.
Bob was a proprietary grocer for 52 years on the West Side of Chicago. He was a pillar of the community and helped many. He loved spending time with his Family, Friends and...
Matthew O'Malley
Dec 27, 2023
Matthew O'Malley, 47, beloved son of the late Mary (Murphy) and Martin J. O'Malley, brother to John, Michael, and Thomas Moore, passed away on December 27. Visitation Saturday noon-3 P.M. Internment is private.
Saverio De Benedictis
Dec 27, 2023
Beloved husband of Maria, nee Insalata. Loving father of Grace (Peter) Accolti, Vito (Anna) De Benedtictis and Anna (Carlo) Lopresti. Dear grandfather of Antonella (Jerry) Colatorti, Marianna (Santino) Cinquegrani, Joseph De Benedictis, Agostino Lopresti and Mario Lopresti. Proud greatgrandfather of Romanna, Peter, Sofia and Luciano.
Diana Lynn Malvestuto
Dec 22, 2023
Beloved wife of Richard; devoted mother of Keri (Michael Miller), Tracy, and Thomas (Melissa); cherished grandmother of Justin (Nicole), Kevin (Whitney), Dominic, Evelyn, Isabella, Cooper, Prudence, and Capone; fond great-grandmother of Ava, Emma, and Colton; Dearest friend of Virginia Shutz (Terry).
Patrick J. Walsh
Dec 20, 2023
Patrick J. Walsh born Sep. 1, 1941 and passed away on Dec. 20, 2023. Beloved husband of Kathleen Keogh Walsh; dear brother of Judy Walsh, the late Michael (Jimmy) and Thomas Walsh; fond brother in law of Mary Keogh and Marlies (Gast) Keogh; cherished uncle of Ron (Amy) Alfonso, Tony (Stephanie) Alfonso, Nicole (Derek) Genthner, Sean, Timothy, Mark (Kelly)...
Mary Ann Simioni
Dec 19, 2023
Mary Ann Simioni, dear daughter of the late John & the late Agnes Macchia Loving sister of Antoinette Simioni, Antony (Lali) Simioni, the late Joseph ((Ro) Simioni & the late Constance (the late Phillip) Tribble. Aunt, great aunt & cousin of many.
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Paul Henry Brant
Dec 16, 2023
PAUL HENRY BRANT- In Memoriam Mr. Paul Henry Brant, 95, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023, in Ruskin, Florida. He was born on October 22, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois. Paul was a private and loving individual who had a passion for travel, food, physical fitness, nature, photography and preserving his family history. He cherished his family and is...
Awat Mesfin
Dec 14, 2023
Awat was a cherished daughter, sister, and aunt whose presence has blessed our family with immense love and kindness. Awat was a testament to the beauty that resided in our family's spirit. Her love was a gentle breeze that calmed our storms of life, and her kindness was a light that guided others toward the shores of compassion. We firmly...
Carmela Ruffolo
Dec 9, 2023
nee Perfetti.
Beloved wife of the late Francesco. Loving mother of Teresa (Pete) Berrios, Connie (Frank) Cupello, Mario (Diana), Diana, William and the late Michael.
Dear Grandmother of Damien (Sarah), Anthony, Brandon, Daniel, Gina, Alyssa, and the late Nicholas. Great Grandmother of Kaden, McKenna, and Addison.
Pauline F. Perlongo
Dec 4, 2023
Pauline F. Perlongo beloved and devoted daughter to Paul Sr. (deceased) and Martha Perlongo.
Passed away December 4th, 2023 with her family at her side. Forever in the hearts of her siblings Lucia (John) Juris, Paul Jr. and Frank, and niece Hailey Marie. Loving companion to Juan Ruiz.
Pauline devoted much of her life caring...
Alison Danette Tolbert Rini
Dec 4, 2023
Alison Danette Rini born and raised in Chicago. Passed away unexpectedly in Ohio. Daughter of Joseph Daniel Tolbert and Daughter of Rosalie Latimer Tolbert. Mother of Danette Lynn Anderson (rini) Jason Anderson husband and their 2 children James Edward Kersting Anderson and Brooke Danette Anderson. Mother of Jamie Ann Olesen (Rini) Chris Olsesen and their 2 children Olivia Olesen...


