Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Daniel Chambers

Daniel Chambers

Oct 30, 2015

memorial service

Lillian Prio

Lillian Prio

Oct 29, 2015

Nee Polachek; beloved wife of Richard J. Ellinger; loving mother of Bob; dear daughter of the late Anna Polachek; caring sister of Char Gladych and the late Jack Polachek, Carol Price and Annette Waenke. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Michael Carbone

Michael Carbone

Oct 24, 2015

arrangements by Carbonara Funeral Directors

Robert W. Gehrke

Robert W. Gehrke

Oct 13, 2015

Beloved husband of Lillian (nee Beachem). Loving father of Jacqueline Nichols and the late Kimberly Zepsa. Proud grampa of Robert S. Gehrke, Jessica Nichols, Nicole Zepsa and Larisa Zepsa. Great-grandpa of Courtney Gehrke. Dear son of Marie and the late William. Fond brother of Ernest (Christine).

Robert C. Rockafield

Robert C. Rockafield

Oct 11, 2015

To see this 6'4" former Korean War MP, one would never guess the tender hearted grandfather, sweetly loving husband, witty and loyal friend, and devout animal lover with a heart of gold that innervated this gentle giant. He exceeded his parents, Florence and Wilden Rockafield, expectations in more than height. Born February 19, 1930 and a resident of Kalamazoo,...

Richard A. Ziffra, M.D.

Richard A. Ziffra, M.D.

Oct 1, 2015

Loving husband of the late Joan M. née Kennedy and the late Linda Jorges-Ziffra. Beloved father of Jeffery (Rose), Dr. Kevin (Dahlia) and Mark (Laura). Caring grandfather of Dr. Jeff (Kelly), Ryan, Robert, Christopher and Nick; and great-grandfather to Hannah Rose. Dear brother of Fred (Kim). Graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and practiced OB-GYN for...

Kenneth Wold

Kenneth Wold

Oct 1, 2015

Beloved husband of Rosalinda; loving father of Linda (Juan) Perez, and Daniel (Patricia); dear brother of William, Eileen Plahetka and the late Richard; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm at THE ORIGINAL RAGO BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 624 N Western Ave. (at Erie St.). Funeral service at 7 pm. For info, 773-276-7800

Dorothea Looze

Dorothea Looze

Sep 30, 2015

memorial service

John Frangello

John Frangello

Sep 30, 2015

Memorial Service

Bryan Palm

Bryan Palm

Sep 12, 2015

Beloved husband of Gina nee Jellen. Loving father of Matthew. Dear son of Patricia Palm-Tanner and the late Charles. Fond brother of Charles "Mike" (Margaret) and Hilary (Mike) Bradich. Uncle of Molly Palm, David Palm, and Christopher Bradich. Son-in-law of Robert (Retired CPD) and Mary Jellen. Cousin of Eric (Brenda) Palm.