Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Vito Gargano

Vito Gargano

Sep 1, 2023

Vito J. Gargano passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Married to Theresa (nee Cacioppo) for 67 years, they had four children, five grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Gargano was president of the Italian American Federal Club, an organization comprising hundreds of federal employees of the United States Postal Service.

Gargano's career spanned more than 40...

Seymour Herre

Seymour Herre

Aug 27, 2023

Seymour Herre (98) passed away peacefully on August 27,2023

Born March 4,1925 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Anna. He was the youngest out of 5 siblings, Jeanette, Jerry, Dorothy, and Harold. In 1943 he enlisted in the army and served in Europe and Japan. Ranked as private first class co c 22nd infinity military policeman. On...

Socorro Burgos

Socorro Burgos

Aug 25, 2023

After a brave battle with cancer, Socorro Burgos was called home on Friday August 25th, 2023. She was born in Orange Walk Town, Belize June 27, 1959 to Ruthilia Gongora and Oscar Ayuso.

Socorro is survived by her husband, Eli Burgos, her children Ariel (Lakhsmi) Santana, Magali Santana, Alvaro (Felicia) Santana, Christine (Carlos) Pineda, Madelyn (Wesley) Tann, Maritza...

Helen Strzala

Helen Strzala

Aug 22, 2023

Helen June Strzala, 95, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at  home on August 22, 2023. She was born in Bellwood, Illinois on June 1,1928 to the late Yngve and Charlotte Hayley. She was preceded in death by her husband George Strzala, as well as her 6 siblings Lewis (Grace) Hayley, Jennie (Al) Follo, Elizabeth (Noah) Rice, Clayton (Marilyn) Hayley,...

Daniel H. Ortiz

Daniel H. Ortiz

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Daniel H. Ortiz was married to the late Amanda Ortiz for 61+ years. He passed away Saturday August 19, 2023 after a brief illness. He is survived by his children Eva (husband Oscar), Orlando (wife Julia), Oswaldo (wife Veronica), his grandchildren Orlando Jr., Angelica, Matthew, Gabrielle, Delilah, his great-grandchildren Ajla, Elovie, and Haesten as well as his sister...

Annabel Garcia

Annabel Garcia

Aug 18, 2023

Annabel Garcia, 63 of Chicago, has sadly passed away on August 18th, 2023. Annabel's passing is a tremendous loss for the family and friends who loved her the most. Annabel was incredibly generous with her time and was the definition of kind. Annabel was dedicated to serving others as a civil servant for the City of Chicago. Her expansive...

Mai Q. Vo

Mai Q. Vo

Aug 17, 2023

November 3, 1949 - August 17, 2023

Mai Q Vo. Beloved husband of Nguyen T (nee Cuong). Loving father of Tuan Vo (Nguyen Kimvi), Kelly Anh Vo (Dzuy Dao), Yen Vo (John Herlihy), Kiet Vo, Tu Vo (Nam Pham), and David Vo (Stephanie Chan Vo). Dearest grandfather of Dominic Dao, Emily Vo, Liam Herlihy, Makayla Herlihy, Addison...

Laura Lynn Gannon

Laura Lynn Gannon

Aug 13, 2023

Laura L. Gannon, age 74, beloved wife of William. Loving Mother of Gina (Jerry),Cathleen, Daniel (Mary), Dawn (William), Kelly (Matthew), James (Lisa) and John (Kelly). Proud Grandmother of Sarah, Jordan, Kaley, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Eileen, Abigail, Payten, James, Lia, Joseph, Jaxson and Finnick.  Dear daughter of the late Frank and Harriet Mares.  Preceded in death by Eleanor, Robert, Marion, Loretta,...

George "Sol" Salituro

George "Sol" Salituro

Aug 12, 2023

George "Sol" Salituro entered eternal life August 12, 2023. He was preceded by: parents, George Salituro & Divina Salituro nee Storino; sister Rosemary Fanizza.  He is survived by his loving wife Dolores Salituro nee Sartori, sons Christopher (Sofia) and Joseph (Lauren) and five grandchildren: Livia, Serafina, Francesca, Vincent and Lorenzo.  Sol served humbly as a fixture at O'Hare Airport...

Angela Brancato

Angela Brancato

Aug 9, 2023

Angela M. Brancato (nee Fiumefreddo) age 86 at rest on August 9, 2023. Born in Ciminna, Sicily. Beloved wife of the late Michelangelo.  Loving mother of Sera (Arturo Saucedo). Dear sister of Maria and Filippo Lamonica, Pasquale (late Franca) Bille Late Vincenzo and Casimina Fiumefreddo, Late Giovanni and Teresa Fiumefreddo, Late Michelangelo and Sabatina Fiumefreddo, Late Anna Fiumefreddo.

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