Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Charlene Louise Kunde

Charlene Louise Kunde

Jan 1, 2020

Charlene Louise Kunde: nee Egan; born November 17, 1928 and peacefully became our newest angel on January 1, 2020. Welcoming her to Heaven were her parents, Louise (nee Budzinski) and Walter Egan Sr.; her sister Phyllis Lukstein and her brothers Walter Jr (the late Patricia) and Robert Egan. Charlene was the adored mother of Ronald Gerald Kunde; the beloved...

Anna Rose Vazzano

Anna Rose Vazzano

Dec 24, 2019

nee Ursini Loving wife of 32 years of the late Justin. Beloved mother of Toni (Tim) Jirikowic, Gina (Ed) Spencer, and Mike (Debbie) Vazzano. Dear grandmother of Brandon Dermer, Ashley (Geoff) Strom, Amanda (Zak) Zeman, Justin Spencer, Devin Vazzano, Connor Vazzano. Cherished great-grandmother of Madeline Strom, whom she adored. Dear sister of the late Michael (Rose), Albert (Wynne), Donald...

Kenneth A. Bodenhagen

Kenneth A. Bodenhagen

Dec 21, 2019

Ken Bodenhagen, age 91, of Homer Glen passed away on December 21, 2019. Happily married for almost 61 years to the late Gerry Bodenhagen. Loving father of Karin (George Simatovich), Janet (Greg) Pappas, William (Wanda) Bodenhagen, and Ken (Anna) Bodenhagen. Cherished "Papa" of Gregory, Brooke, Michael, Nicolette, and Jessica. Ken, an Air Force veteran, was a devoted and loving...

Sophia M. Bruzan

Sophia M. Bruzan

Dec 20, 2019

Loving wife of the late Charles, Sr. Beloved mother of Charles (Christina). Dear grandmother of Sarah, and great-grandmother of Angelisa. Caring aunt of Carol Delort, Peggy Delort, Rick Delort, Linda Delort, Bill Delort, John Delort, Jeanette Miskimmons, Patricia Lucchesi, Linda Mikos. Aunt and great-aunt to many other nieces and nephews. Fond sister of the late Emily, Al, Pete, John,...

James Van Hoorn

James Van Hoorn

Dec 6, 2019

James (Jim) William Van Hoorn, 59, Woodstock, IL, died Thursday, December 6, 2019, in his home.

Jim was born December 29, 1959, in Highland Park, IL. He grew up in Lake Zurich, IL. Jim is survived by his children, Nathan, Natalie and Nolan; his mother, Glenda F Van Hoorn; two brothers, John (Tammy) and Bert (Dawn) and...

Isabella Niznik

Isabella Niznik

Dec 2, 2019

Nee Pinkston; beloved wife of Ronald; loving mother of Peter (Mary), Ronald, Joy (Mark) Lyckberg and Jill (Charles) Flaherty; proud grandmother of 6 and great grandmother of 7; fond sister of Henry (Patricia).

Ross Donald Catalano

Ross Donald Catalano

Dec 1, 2019

Beloved fiance of Gina Ligeikis; loving son of Beth Catalano; dear stepfather of Nicholas "Nick"; fond brother of David, Robert, Andrea and Reed; caring uncle of Sophia and Charles.

Lidia Martire

Lidia Martire

Dec 1, 2019

nee Gerbasi. Beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Frank and Connie (Sebastiano) Ottolino. Proud grandmother of Nino (Isela) Ottolino, Nina (Sean) Doyce, Gina and Marina.