Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Israel Micah Edward Allen

Israel Micah Edward Allen

Feb 8, 2023

Loving son of Jennifer Davis.

Serafina Costanzo

Serafina Costanzo

Feb 7, 2023

Serafina Costanzo (nee Cimino), 90, of Chicago, Illinois and Calabria, Italy was called home to the Lord on February 7, 2023.

Serafina is preceded in passing by her husband Pietro Paolo Costanzo; parents Pasquale Cimino and Orsola Bonacci; her older sisters Carmella Rigotti and Titina Nerini who resided in Trento, Italy; her children Pasquale, Giuseppe, and Innocenzo;...

Estelle Almaguer

Estelle Almaguer

Feb 7, 2023

Estelle Almaguer, 82 of Schiller Park passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 7 th late afternoon in her own home surrounded by family.

She was born on October 8 th , 1940 in Marble Falls Texas, the daughter of John Hernandez and Sulema Huerta. She married Jose Almaguer in the city of Chicago. He preceded her in death...

Vera Sophie Miskovich

Vera Sophie Miskovich

Feb 7, 2023

Miskovich, Vera Sophie, (aka Miskovetz) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Vera was born on January 9,1930 in Chicago, IL and remained a resident of Chicago for her entire life. For most of her career, Vera was employed by Home Lines Steamship Company and had wonderful opportunities to travel the world.  She ended her career at age 86,...

John Joseph Plesnicar

John Joseph Plesnicar

Feb 5, 2023

John Joseph Plesnicar, 77, of Chicago, IL died February 5th, 2023. John, son of Anthony and Emily Plesnicar, was born on the Southside of Chicago. He moved to the Northwest side, where he was married 54 years to his surviving wife, Joan Marlene Plesnicar. He is also survived by his children, John (Mary), Scott (Darlene) and Kim (Kyle), by...

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...