Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

David Farris

David Farris

Jan 23, 2023

David Farris 64, of Chicago, Illinois, fell asleep in the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023, from coronary artery disease.

David was born on December 8, 1958, to Rev. Forrest and Rita Farris in Cumberland, MD. He graduated with a degree in Art History from the University of Maryland in 1980 and while pursuing a Master's Degree...

Giuseppe Avallone

Giuseppe Avallone

Jan 22, 2023

Beloved husband of the late Anna and late Eleanora.  Father of Assuntina, the late Alfonso, and Teresa.  Loving grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle to many.

He will be remembered and missed by all.  May he rest in peace.

Florence J. Schaeffer

Florence J. Schaeffer

Jan 16, 2023

Beloved wife of the late Joseph.  Loving mother of Jo Anne (Late Michael), Fr. Bradley SJ, Karen Gilliat, Lizbeth (Peter) Willert, and Scot.  Fond grandmother of Jeffrey (Christy) Sefcik, Lance (Karolyn) Sefcik, Kristi Martin; Kate Gilliat, Brad (Kristi) Gilliat; Lindsay (Tom) Willert, Keith (Gwen) Willert, Craig (Ashley) Willert; Blaise Schaeffer, Mackenzie Schaeffer, Brent Schaeffer and the late Zachary Schaeffer. ...

Peter P. Ruddy

Peter P. Ruddy

Jan 13, 2023

Peter Paul Ruddy, 63, passed away on January 13, 2023. Loving father of John, Clare and the late Peter, and former spouse of Susan McNally. Dearest brother of Mary (Terry) Unwin; Bernadette (Anthony) Sullivan; Michael (Nicky) Flynn; and Anne Ruddy, all of England. Fond cousin and uncle of many. Peter was also preceded in death by his parents, Peter...

Peter Paul Ruddy

Peter Paul Ruddy

Jan 13, 2023

Peter Paul Ruddy, 63, passed away on January 13, 2023. Loving father of John, Clare and the late Peter, and former spouse of Susan McNally. Dearest brother of Mary (Terry) Unwin; Bernadette (Anthony) Sullivan; Michael (Nicky) Flynn; and Anne Ruddy, all of England. Fond cousin and uncle of many. Peter was also preceded in death by his parents, Peter...

Michael J. Rago Sr.

Michael J. Rago Sr.

Jan 12, 2023

Beloved husband of Annette nee DeBlasio.  Loving father of Michael Jr. (Sandy) and Christopher.  Proud grandfather of Michael, Joseph, and Nicholas.

Cremation private.

Stanley R. Avorywoskie

Stanley R. Avorywoskie

Jan 8, 2023

Former husband of the late Karen.  Loving father of Sandra (Anthony Ardito) Avorywoskie.  Grandfather of William Stanley Avorywoskie & Luke Ardito.

Arrangements by Giancola Funeral Directors.

Jason Douglas Whiston

Jason Douglas Whiston

Jan 8, 2023

With great sadness his family shares that Jason Douglas Whiston passed away in his home. He was born November 17, 1971 in Woodstock, Illinois to Terry and Eleanora (Bosco) Whiston. He was preceded in death by his older brother Richard. He is survived by his parents, Terry (Mary Keane) Whiston and Eleanora (Larry) Smith,  brother William (Alissa) Whiston and sister...

Anthony Mele

Anthony Mele

Jan 6, 2023

Beloved husband to the late Debbie (nee Mooses) Mele. Preceded in death by his parents Joe and Frances (nee Jambrone) Mele. Loving father to Joey and Anthony. Cherished brother to Kathy (Jim) Ferolo and Nina (John) Ferraro. Dear uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear cousin and fond friend to many. Anthony was greatly loved and...

Fotis Sarantopoulos

Fotis Sarantopoulos

Jan 5, 2023

Fotis Sarantopoulos. Beloved husband of Evangelia (nee Dervengis). Loving father of Peter (Carla) Sarantopoulos, Loukia (James) Rodriguez, and Georgia Sarantopoulos. Cherished Papou of Frank, Sandy, Peter, Andrew, Samantha, and Evangelia. Dearest great-grandpa of Jose, Ana, and Destiney. Dear brother of Adonia (the late Spiro) Tsagoiropoulos, Xanthe (the late Christo) Kalagis, and the late Vasili (the late Vasilo) Sarantopoulos. Theo...

Carles W. Lemon

Carles W. Lemon

Jan 3, 2023

Carles Lemon

Beloved husband of Diane, nee Gianokopolous.  Loving father of Sheila Rivera and Timothy (Nicole).  Cherished grandpa of Francisco, Kailani, TJ, Elijah, Matthew, and the late Jordan.  Loving son of Shirley and the late Carles.  Dear brother of Allen, Liston, Terry (Angie), Tammy, Kim (Chuck) Wood, and the late Linda Riojas.  Brother-in-law of Dan Riojas and...

Ida Rose Mazzulla

Ida Rose Mazzulla

Jan 2, 2023

Our dear Ida Rose Mazzulla passed away on 1/2/2023. Daughter of Frank and Rose Mazzulla Piesen who preceded her in death. Mother of Di'Ana Rose, Danareatha Marie and Angel Annalee. Mother of Robinanne and Calvin Lee who both preceded her in death. Loving sister to Freddie, Raymond and Frank who each preceded her in death. Cherished sister to Colleen Agnes,...