Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois
Serving the Chicago Land Area
Allen Edward Schechter
Sep 24, 2022
Allen Edward Schechter died September 24, 2022 at age 86 in the presence of his wife Esther.
Allen was born on December 17, 1935 at Mt. Sinai Hospital to Oscar and Sarah Schechter. He grew up on the west side of Chicago, attended Marshall High School and entered the University of Chicago at the age of...
Patricia J. Cioch
Sep 21, 2022
Patricia J. Cioch 78 years. Beloved wife of the late Lester S. Cioch; Loving Mother of Kathryn (William) Valentine and Christopher (Ann); Loving Nana to her Darlin Heartbeat Anthony; Dear Sister to Elaine (the late Richard) Kozil and Robert Kurek. Dear sister-in-law to Linda Kozil and the late Nancy Franke. Loving Aunt to the late William Kozil and to...
Steve J. Pizzello
Sep 21, 2022
Steve J Pizzello was born, raised and married on Taylor Street in Chicago. 98 years, 8 months strong who never gave up on life, not for a day in his life. Steve J. Pizzello, "Uncle Steve", beloved husband of the late Angeline "Angie" nee Spina. Loving father of Annamarie (Bob) Bomba & Lenora (William Jany) Pizzello. Dear brother of...
Shirley E. Christell
Sep 13, 2022
Shirley Eleanor Christell, 99, of Forest Park, peacefully passed away September 13, 2022 at Central Baptist Village, Norridge, IL where she most recently lived. Her husband, Jack, passed away in 2015, after they'd been married 69 years. They cherished each other since the first day they met.
Shirley loved spending time with family and friends, whether in...
Chorine Caldarazzo
Sep 1, 2022
nee Genova. Loving wife of the late Ron Baxley. Beloved mother of Angela (Vic) Nicasio, Michael and Frankie. Dear grandmother of Vincent (Marie), Michael (Kim), Jason and Matthew, and greatgrandmother of Isabella, Liana, Emily, Sarah and David. Fond sister of Pasquale and the late Anthony.
Julia O'Keefe
Sep 1, 2022
On September 1, 2022, Julia O'Keefe passed away peacefully at Rainbow Hospice Ark in Chicago, Illinois. Julia was 94 years old.
Julia (Lowe) O'Keefe, was born in Carrownamorheeny, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, Ireland. She was the third child of Patrick and Mary Ann (Beirne) Lowe.
Julia emigrated to the United States with her sister Sheila. There...
Ronald Delaquila
Aug 26, 2022
Ronald Delaquila, age 80 of Chicago, passed away on August 26, 2022. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Leona (nee Hopper), son Rocco, two daughters, Michelle Koertgen (Tim), Caryn Hook (Kirbey),grandchildren Ronny, Jacob, Nicole, Nathan, and Alexander, uncle and friend to many.
Ronald was a very successful professional barber for over 30...
Maria Isidora Tavares
Aug 25, 2022
nee Rayas. Beloved wife of the late Manuel. Loving mother of Yolanda (Francisco) Munoz, Gustavo (Concepcion), Irma (Manuel) Montiel, Delia (Demond) Lord, Socorro Almanza, Alicia, Manuel, Lucy, Frank (Yolanda), Lupita (Edwin) Roldan and Miriam. Caring grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She was also a dear sister, sister-in-law, and aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Our mother was loved...
Wayne Leonard Miller
Aug 19, 2022
Loving husband of Sue, nee Bemis. Beloved father of Paige, Jeff (Megan) Buechner, Mike (Nancy) Buechner and the late Joseph. Dear grandfather of Mariah, Sasha, Justin, Paige, Chase, Hope and Michael. Fond brother of Don (Kay), Denise, and the late Diane and Ron (Barbara). Cherished uncle to Brandon and Lindsay. Dear friend and neighbor to many.
Joanne Sako
Aug 18, 2022
Joanne Frances Sako
Born August 20th, 1936
Died August 18th, 2022
Loving wife of the late Bernard. Daughter of the late John and Helen Smith
Dear mother to Kathleen (Mike) O'Brien, Jim (Tammy) Sako, and the late Rosanne and Dan Sako (Christine) (and the late Kimberly)
Cherished grandmother of...
Kathleen "Kathy" Miserendino
Aug 16, 2022
nee Kolle. Loving Mother of Peter, Charlie, Alex and Jessica (Andrew) Murkowski. Beloved Grandmother of Joshua, Amber, Charlie Jr. and Gabriella. Cherished loved one to Peter A. Special Aunt to Julie (Bill) DiPietro and Susan (Jason) Goldby, loving aunt to Joey, Jackie, Anthony (Theresa) Miserendino, Nicholas  (Marcella) Miserendino, Nicole (Frank) Savona, Michael, and Anthony (Ricki) Miserendino. Great-Aunt to many...
Valeria Busse
Aug 14, 2022
Valeria Busse, known to her friends and family as Val, Ma, or Busia, passed away on August 14, 2022 at the age of 97. Valeria was born in Chicago and grew up at Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church near Division Street. She was a friendly, warmhearted woman who frequently said, "I love you so much," to her many friends...


