Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Victoria Jenny Marchese

Victoria Jenny Marchese

Jul 4, 2022

Nee Rodi; beloved wife of 55 years of the late Antonio "Tony"; loving mom of Vito (Joani) and Maria (Bob) Zimmerman; dear grandma of Stephanie and Daniel; fond sister of Paula Orabutt and Mary Williams.

Bethany L. Brosman

Bethany L. Brosman

Jun 30, 2022

Bethany Lorraine Brosman earned her wings on June 30, 2022 at the age of 27, after an almost 7 years battle with leukemia. Born on January 6, 1995 to Mike and Lori Brosman in Chicago, IL. She is the oldest of 3 and the glue that held us together.

As a lover of science, Bethany's goal was...

Patricia Maloberti

Patricia Maloberti

Jun 29, 2022

Loving wife of the late Gaetano.  Beloved mother of Joseph, Susan, Guy (Elisa) and Michael (Cindy).  Dear grandmother of Alexa, Anthony, Claudia, Nicholas, Giuliana and Dominic.

James G. Poelsterl

James G. Poelsterl

Jun 18, 2022

On Saturday, June 18 th , 2022, Jim Poelsterl, loving husband and proud father, unexpectedly passed away at age 60.

Jim was born on January 27 th , 1962 in Chicago, IL to Kathleen and Joseph Poelsterl. He retired from the Cook County Highway Department in 2012 and continued his career as the Public Works Superintendent for...

Sharon Wold

Sharon Wold

Jun 17, 2022

Born May 18, 1946 to the late Elmer and Lillian Sitkiewicz, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2022 surrounded by family.  Beloved wife to the late Jeffrey Wold.  Loving mother of Jim (Pam) Pagani, Brian (Diane) Pagani, Gina Pagani (Steve) Belcastro, Christopher (Katie) Pagani and the late Debbie Pagani.  Proud grandmother to Nicholas (Amanda), Tim, Faith, Samantha, Tiffany, Matthew,...

Barbara Ann Shields

Barbara Ann Shields

Jun 11, 2022

Barbara Ann Shields, nee Szczepaniak, age 78. A lifelong resident of Chicago, Barbara passed away in the hospital after a battle with COVID-19 on June 11. Barbara was devoted to her family, and her pets, never said no to babysitting, was a lover of sci-fi, pot roast, harlequin romances, and the news. Barb was an avid voter who believed her...

Mary A. Rotrekl

Mary A. Rotrekl

Jun 11, 2022

Mary Agnes Rotrekl (born Flanders), 65, of Westchester, IL passed away after a long battle with cancer at home on June 11, 2022.

Mary was born in Fond du Lac, WI on November 4, 1956 to William and Dorothy (DelMarcelle) Flanders. She married Don Rotrekl on April 25, 1981. They are the proud parents of two sons,...

Salvatore Lato

Salvatore Lato

Jun 10, 2022

Salvatore J Lato went into the arms of Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother on June 11, 2022.  Son of the late Frank and Rose Lato. Sal was described as always out dressing everyone and being ahead of his time with his technology skills and leadership, most notably as the Commissioner of MIS for the city of Chicago prior...

Joseph S. Parisi

Joseph S. Parisi

Jun 10, 2022

Retired C.P.D.  Beloved husband of Laddavan "Lottie" nee Sangern; loving father of Joseph C., Deanna (Michael) Nichols, Amie O'Brien (C.P.D.), and Divine Parisi; fond brother of Mary DiNapoli and Anthony (retired C.P.D.) (Doreen); proud grandfather of Amie, Angelina, and Michael.

Carol A. Walsh

Carol A. Walsh

Jun 3, 2022

Carol A. Walsh, of Chicago, IL was born on June 18, 1946 and passed away peacefully in her home on June 3, 2022. She was a loving mother to daughter Alicia (Jason) Peshel-Schoenbeck and adopted son Michael (Audrey) Peshel. One of her truest joys in life was being Nana to her grandchildren - Michael, Mia, Maeve and Vincent. She...