obituaries

Rita L. Ursetto

Rita L. Ursetto

Jun 7, 2020

Rita L. Ursetto, 95 years.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony J., C.P.D.  Cherished mother of David (Cathleen), Barbara, Retired C.P.D. (James, Retired C.P.D.) Cotter, and Michael (Barbara Spangelo) Ursetto.  Loving grandmother of Anthony, Gina, Brian, Kevin (Samantha), Steven (Jessica), Patrick (Lauren), Nicole, Michelle (Kevin) Lavin, Sean, and Brian (Andrea) Haggerty.  Cherished great-grandmother of 22.  Proud member of the...

John "Jack" J. Doyle Jr.

John "Jack" J. Doyle Jr.

Jun 7, 2020

John "Jack" J. Doyle Jr., 86 years.  U.S. Marine Corps Veteran.  Beloved father of Thomas A. Doyle.   Dear son of the late John Sr. and Katherine, nee O'Toole.

Due to these unprecedented times and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment will occur at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.  Arrangements...

Robert "Bob" Scroppo

Robert "Bob" Scroppo

Jun 2, 2020

Robert S. "Bob" Scroppo, age 62, suddenly.  Loving husband of Lynne, nee McGrath.  Proud father of Sammy and Randy.  Cherished son of Frances and the late Sam Scroppo.  Dear brother of Marie (James) Freidag.  Fond uncle of Kristina Nemetz, Richard Freidag, Kurtis Freidag, Sheri Grazulis, and Georgie Grazulis.  Great-uncle and cousin of many.

Due to these unprecedented...

John “Jack” M. Earley

John “Jack” M. Earley

Jun 2, 2020

John M. Earley, 82 years.  Beloved husband of Charlene R., nee Rochon, former owner of Crestwood Florist for 39 years.  Loving father of Jack, Thomas (Connie), Joseph (Teresa), and Laura Earley. Dear step-father of the late Diana "Dee." Cherished grandfather of Clay, Austin, John (Katie), Kristina (Severn), Sierra, and Autumn.  Fond brother of Kathleen (Woody) Lamp and Robert Earley. ...

Pauline Ann (Boers)  Kamholz

Pauline Ann (Boers) Kamholz

May 28, 2020

Pauline Ann Kamholz, nee Boers, age 85.  Beloved wife of William C. Kamholz for over 61 years.  Adored mother Of Derek (Sharon), Jeffrey (Barbra), and Michael.  Best "Grammie" of Matthew, Brandon, Jeff Jr., Nick, Ashley, Haley, Kirsten and Justin. Loving daughter of the late Paul and Emma Boers. Preceded in death by her siblings Elton, Eugene, Dolores and Marilyn. ...

Roberta (Bartak)  Ruelas

Roberta (Bartak) Ruelas

May 28, 2020

 Roberta "Bert" Ruelas, nee Bartak, 81 years.  Beloved wife of Rudolph "Rudy." Cherished mother of Tianna, Victoria (Mark) Allen, Rose Doorneweerd-Ruelas, Rudolph (Jill) and the late Rebecca. Loving grandmother of Michele, Megan (Joe), Jonathan, Erin (Edward), Rudolph II, and Zander. Beloved "Fur Mom" to Buster, Oliver, Cisco, Dash and Toby. Proud lifelong Chicago Cubs Fan. Due to these unprecedented times, and the...

Robert W. Peters

Robert W. Peters

May 27, 2020

Robert W. Peters, age 60, suddenly. Dedicated teacher at Brother Rice High School.  Beloved husband of Susan, nee Kurow. Cherished father of Nick and Tommy. Loving son of Dolores (the late Charles).  Dear brother of Chuck (Kathy), Michael (Mary), and the late Mary Kay. Special son-in-law of Thomas and the late Mary Kurow.  Fond brother-in-law, uncle, coach, and friend...

Donna Jean (Wassall)  Skrbec

Donna Jean (Wassall) Skrbec

May 25, 2020

Donna Jean Skrbec, née Wassall, age 77. Beloved wife of John A. Cherished mother of Bradford (Eileen) Skrbec, Wendy (Mark) Jongsma, Wanda (Jim) O'Brien, Rachel (Timothy) Roberts and Sean (Karen) Skrbec. Loving grandma of Caitlin, Kelsey, Marissa, Kayla, Meghan, Samantha, Colleen, Jimmy, Gillian, Matthew, Trevor, Jenna, Emma, Shane, Miranda and Paige. Dear sister of Barbara Faber and Jim Wassall....

Katherine A. (Abugelis)  Wilson

Katherine A. (Abugelis) Wilson

May 23, 2020

Katherine A. Wilson, nee Abugelis, 60 years. Beloved wife of Ray, Cherished mother of Dennis (fiancée Sara) Wilson and Danny (Alyce) Wilson. Loving grandmother of Annabella and Axel. Dear sister of Bobby Abugelis and Bruce Ryan.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, a celebration of life will take place at a...

Dr. Shannon E. Morgan

Dr. Shannon E. Morgan

May 13, 2020

Dr. Shannon E. Morgan, 45 years, suddenly.  Beloved daughter of Peter and Sandra Morgan.  Cherished sister Stacy (Kevin) Morgan-Lawrence and Kim Coomer (Kaci Payne).  Loving aunt of Ari (Willow), Braeden, and Devin.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, family and friends will gather for a memorial service at a later date. ...

Doris L. (Fisk)  Ruter

Doris L. (Fisk) Ruter

May 12, 2020

Doris L. Ruter, nee Fisk, 83 years.  Beloved wife of the late Richard A.  Devoted mother of Alan K. (Kimberly) and Lee Ann Hulse.  Loving grandmother of 5.  Cherished great-grandmother of 11.  Dear sister of the late Lorraine Urbanic.  Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of...

Lynda (Morris)  Coduto

Lynda (Morris) Coduto

May 12, 2020

Coduto, Lynda, nee Morris, 60 years.  Beloved wife of Frank.  Loving sister of Cheri (Anthony) Montoro.  Dear aunt of Dimitra, Andrea, Andreas, and Thomas Spentzos, and Sophia (Thomas) Nastasi.  Cherished daughter of the late Barbara and Paul Morris.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private. ...

Ricky A. Smith

Ricky A. Smith

May 9, 2020

Ricky A. Smith, 50 years, suddenly.  Beloved husband of Naomi.  Loving father of Steven (Colleen), Benjamin (Megan), and Kayley.  Cherished grandfather of Wyatt, Molly, Maeve, and soon to be Oliver.  Devoted son of Dorothy.   Fond brother of Lisa and Jason.  Dear uncle of Michelle and Craig.  Special friend of many.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the...

Pedro Tena Diaz

Pedro Tena Diaz

May 7, 2020

Pedro Diaz Tena, 75 of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020. He was born on April 17, 1945, in Tupataro, Michoacán to the late Trinidad and Florentina (Tena) Diaz. He devoted his life to being a hardworking employee of the Tootsie Roll Factory, where he was proudly committed to serving for 35 years.  In his free...

Maria G. Cruz

Maria G. Cruz

May 7, 2020

Maria G. Cruz, 93 years.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel Camargo.  Loving mother of the late Antonio Camargo.  Dear grandmother of 6.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private.  Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.  Arrangements entrusted to the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539...

Elizabeth Ann (Schwartz)  Newgren

Elizabeth Ann (Schwartz) Newgren

May 5, 2020

Elizabeth Newgren, nee Schwartz, 78 years.  Beloved wife of Philip H. for 54 years. Cherished mother of Philip E. (Michelle) and Victor (Lili).  Loving grandmother of Travis, Sofia, Ethan, and Aaron.  Dear sister of Lawrence (Kathy) Schwartz and the late Jeanne and Paul.  Fond aunt of Scott, Ryan, and Emily.  "To live in hearts we leave behind is not...

Sibyl L. (Busler)  Erikson

Sibyl L. (Busler) Erikson

May 1, 2020

Sibyl L. Erikson, nee Busler, 94 years.  Beloved wife of the late Roy E. Erikson.  Loving mother of Roy F. (Shannan) and Debra L. Erikson.  Cherished grandmother of Colleen and Katherine.  Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Due to these unprecedented times, and the health and safety of all, visitation and funeral services will be private. ...

Patricia A. (Quinlan)  Buknas

Patricia A. (Quinlan) Buknas

Apr 30, 2020

Patricia A. Buknas, nee Quinlan. Beloved wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of Pamela (late Mike) Barnes, Constance (late Peter) Santiago, Paula (Mike) Byrne, Candace (Bruce) Schauer. Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Brandi)Czernik, Bree, Bryce and Bruce Schauer.  Dear sister of Jean (late Jerry) Cinnerella, Thomas (Paula), Janet (Dan) O'Connell, Patrick (Lisa) and the late Jack, Mary (late Jim)...

John F. Surane

John F. Surane

Apr 28, 2020

John F. Surane, 38 years.  Beloved son of Jack W., Retired C.F.D., and Pat, nee Doretti.  Cherished brother of Brian (Diane), Kathy (Dave) Witkowski, Laurie (Andy) O'Brien, and Colleen (Steve) Matayka.  Loving uncle of Jack (fiancé Lizzy), Brendan, and Patrick Surane;  Kalie, Nolan, Ashley, and Peyton Witkowski;  Shannon, Kevin, Maggie, and Lindsey O'Brien;  and Molly and Maeve Matayka.  Loving...

Friederike "Frieda" (Schertzer)  Schuch

Friederike "Frieda" (Schertzer) Schuch

Apr 23, 2020

Friederike "Frieda" Schuch, nee Schertzer, age 65.  Beloved wife of Donald J. for 44 years.  Loving mother of Brian (Colleen) Schuch and Timothy (Laura) Schuch.  Cherished grandmother of Quinn Katherine Schuch. Dear sister of Kathy (Adolf) Fandl, Elizabeth Schertzer, Andrew (the late Erica) Schertzer, and the late Maria (Alois) Fandl.  Proud daughter of the late Maria, nee Schatz, and...

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