Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Chicago, Illinois

Serving the Chicago Land Area

Anthony "Tony" Barone

Anthony "Tony" Barone

Sep 5, 2026

Anthony (Tony) Barone of Queens Creek, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026. He was 92. Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 13, 1934, and spent most of his life in the Chicagoland area before moving to Arizona in 2022.

 Though not the first, and certainly not the last, Tony born of the Barone/Sabia lineage, our sweet...

Geneva Tinerella

Geneva Tinerella

Sep 17, 2026

Geneva Irene Tinerella, 92, (Cacioppo), loving wife of the late Russell;

Caring mother of Judith (Dominick) D'Agata and Michael (Lisa Ferraris) Tinerella

Dear grandmother of Dominick (Marissa) D'Agata and Jenna (Blake) Bazarnik

Fond great-grandmother of Dominick, Leonardo and Marko D'Agata and Jackson and Cameron Bazarnik

Beloved daughter of the late Carlo and Jennie Cacioppo.

Dear sister of the late Theresa Gargano, late Leon Cacioppo, late...

Byron L. Eguiguren

Byron L. Eguiguren

Sep 11, 2026

In loving memory of Byron Eguiguren

Byron L. Eguiguren passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 94.

Byron was born in Loja, Ecuador on June 28, 1932, to Luis Emilio Eguiguren Burneo and Dolores Ordóñez Ordóñez. He was uniquely resilient, inspirational, honorable, and civic minded. A true student of life, a devout catholic, and a supportive friend to...

Cecilio Perez

Cecilio Perez

Sep 10, 2026

Cecilio Perez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and family man, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, at 11:32 p.m. in Chicago, Illinois.

Born and raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico, Cecilio was the loving son of Antonio and Regina Perez. He later made his home in Chicago with his beloved wife, Sandra Perez, where they built a life surrounded by family.

He was...

Sandra M. LaSalvia

Sandra M. LaSalvia

Sep 4, 2026

Sandra Marie La Salvia, Daughter of Stephen and Anne Kozak, beloved mother of Rocco La Salvia Jr. (Teri), Anthony La Salvia (Nicole), Dina La Salvia Shepard, Grandmother of Samantha Rudnicki (Anthony), Joseph La Salvia (Marilena), and Richard Shepard (Stacy) Great Grandmother (Benjamin Rudnicki), soon to come baby (Sophia Rudnicki), sister of late (Rick Kozak), Aunt of many nieces and nephews...

Cynthia Grimaldi

Cynthia Grimaldi

Aug 22, 2026

Back when she joined the force as a civilian, Cindy Pontoriero never set out to make history. As she made it clear many times when interviewed early on, she did not do any of this to be a trailblazer or to be the face of a movement; as she famously stated in one interview, "I wasn't doing it for women's...

Joseph J. Hernandez

Joseph J. Hernandez

Aug 22, 2026

Joseph J. Hernandez

Loving son to Jose Juan Hernandez and Domenica Bavaro. Caring brother to Faith, Angelica, and Noah (Samantha). Dear father to Joseph, Lucas, and Luz. Fond grandson of Diana Favia. Dear uncle to Ezekiel, Lillianna, Liam, Mila, Ellie, and Emmy.

Joseph was a once in a lifetime type of individual. We all know the ways of the world and its...

Arlene A. Adamson

Arlene A. Adamson

Aug 21, 2026

Arlene A. Adamson,  nee Nowak

Dear daughter of the late Frank and Helen Nowak.  Beloved sister of Dennis (Elaine) Nowak.  Caring aunt of Katerina Nowak. 

Retired Chicago Police Detective of 36 years. 

Loving Godmother, relative, and friend to many.

Patrick M. Campbell

Patrick M. Campbell

Aug 21, 2026

Patrick M. Campbell

Loving Soulmate to Marianne Tate. Beloved and devoted father of Amanda Campbell, Patrick Campbell, Laura Tate and Michael White. Loving Son of Patricia and the late Robert Campbell. Dear brother of Robert (Donna), Jane (Mark) Stevens, John and the late Daniel. Caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear nephew, relative and friend to many.

Avid Cubs and Bears...

Angela Terenzio

Angela Terenzio

Aug 10, 2026

Angela Terenzio, age 90 passed away on August 10, 2026 peacefully in Naples Florida.



Angela was preceded in death by her beloved husband Vito, her parents Maria and Luigi DeAngelis and her siblings Carmela Coletto and Vince DeAngelis. Angela was a devoted mother to Michael (Joan), Teresa Downs (Syd), and Maria Camp (Rich), 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Angela was born...

Elva I. Ortiz

Elva I. Ortiz

Aug 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Elva Iris Ortiz

It is with deep sadness and immense love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Elva Iris Ortiz, who passed away on August 4, 2026 at the age of 64.

Elva was born on October 1, 1961 in Gary Indiana to Alejandra Ortiz and Inocencio Ortiz. Throughout her life, she was known for...

Frank A. Mazzuca

Frank A. Mazzuca

Jul 31, 2026

Frank A. Mazzuca

Frank A. Mazzuca, age 64, longtime resident of Chicago IL, current resident of Lombard IL, passed away unexpectedly Friday July 31, 2026.

Frank was born on November 26, 1961, loving son to Frances Mazzuca (Cesario) and the late Anthony Mazzuca, beloved brother to Joe Mazzuca and dear uncle to Dominic Mazzuca.

Frank was born into a large Italian family of...