Our Obituaries
James D. Shew
April 10, 2021
James D. Shew, 75, April 10, 2021, resident of the South Side of
Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood for sixty years; dearly beloved husband of
Constance C. Somers Shew; devoted father of James (Christy) Shew, Jr.,
Daniel (Paula) Shew, John Shew, Dave Shew, and Michael (Margaret) Shew;
cherished grandfather of Samantha (Koty, U.S.A.) Bennett, John Shew, Jr.,
Holly Shew, Cassie Shew, Ryan Shew,...
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Melissa Ann McInerney
April 8, 2021
Melissa Ann Tackett, 30, April 8, 2021, longtime resident of the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; cherished mother of Jaelynn Majewski
and Journie Majewski; father of her children, Kevin Majewski; beloved
daughter of the late Roy and Jerri Lynn Kara Tackett;
loving sister of Hayley Tackett (David), Robert Russell, III (Keisha),
James Russell, William Russell, and Mary...
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Mary M. Galvin
April 8, 2021
Mary M. Galvin (Murphy), 81, April 8, 2021, a lifelong resident of the South
Side of Chicago, -Canaryville neighborhood, beloved wife of the late James
Galvin; loving mother of James (Janet) Galvin, Maureen (late Joseph)
Henderson, Michael (Michelle) Galvin, Lori (Michael) Connolly, and Patrick
(Donna) Galvin; cherished grandmother of Joey Jr., Kevin (Jessica), Erin
(Steve), Dr. Jimmy III,...
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Mario KJ. Pecina
March 31, 2021
Mario KJ. Pecina, 42, March 31, 2021, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago- of Garfield Ridge neighborhood, born and raised, longtime resident of Canaryville neighborhood, beloved son of Davon Johnson, Sr. and Hope Pecina; loving brother of Davon "Peewee" (Kenena) Johnson, Jr., Kelton Johnson, Anthony Arnold, and Octavia B. Johnson; cherished grandson of Kelly L. Johnson and Lois...
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Joseph P. "Bench" Spicka
March 28, 2021
Joseph P. "Bench" Spicka, 57, March 28, 2021, of Hodgkins, IL, former
longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood,
loving father of Jennah Spicka (Brycten Head) and James "JJ" Hall; cherished
brother of Stephen Boeck (late), Terry Hughes, Ronald Boeck (late), John
Spicka, his late twin sister Edith Spicka, Ethel Carol, and Carrie Spicka
(late); also survived by...
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Margaret "Peggy" A. Ryan
March 24, 2021
Age 79, lifelong resident of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, passed away on March 24, 2021. Beloved wife of the late James Ryan, CFD Engineer; Loving mother of the late Kim (Fiancé Bill O'Hara), Jeanne Ryan, and Lisa (Jim) Collins; Treasured grandmother of Sean (Tyler) Ryan, Jimmy Collins, Casey Collins, and Shannon Collins; Cherished sister of John (Nancy) Ryan, Jean (Ray, CFD) Ellitch,...
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Diana R. Rosa
March 17, 2021
Diana R. Rosa, 78, March 17, 2021, forty year resident of the South Side of
Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, beloved wife of Benito Rosa Ramírez;
devoted mother of June A. Rosa Canales (Leo), Mary J. Rosa, Miriam R. Rosa
Moroney (Patrick), Mary D. Rosa Hernandez, and Benny Rosa, Jr.; loving
grandmother of Leo, late K.C., Elisa, and Fabi Canales, Camilo Vega and
Kristina Rodriguez, Gabriel...
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Donald E. Spainhour
March 11, 2021
Donald E. Spainhour, 90, March 11, 2021, resident of the South Side of
Chicago, having lived in the Canaryville neighborhood for over 60 years;
born in Clinton, IL, to the late Ira and Edith Spainhour; loving husband and
best friend for 68 years to the late Carole D. Spainhour; beloved father of
Mary, Lynne (Del) Harnish, Thomas (Kathy), Sharon (John) Ligue, Patrick,
James (Anita Perry),...
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John Feipel
July 27, 1955 - March 5, 2021
John Feipel, 65, died on March 5, 2021 after a six-year battle with cancer.
Born to Eileen (Murphy) and Benjamin Feipel on July 27, 1955 in Little
Company of Mary Hospital, John was a native of Canaryville and a proud
member of the broader Southwest Side community. A devout Catholic baptized
and formed in the faith at St. Gabriel Church, he served the City of Chicago
for 33 years as a...
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Sherry A. Simental
February 19, 2021
Sherry A. Simental, 58, February 19, 2021, lifetime resident of the South
Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, beloved wife of Anthony M.
Simental; devoted mother of Thomas (Mary) Bentley, Nicole Simental, and
Taylor (Liz) Simental; loving grandmother of Kayla Ronzio, Jake Considine,
and Gary Adcock; fond daughter of William T. and the late Stella Waslewski
Houghton; loving sister of...
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Cindy E. Fraid
February 17, 2021
Cindy E. Fraid, 65, February 17, 2021, lifetime resident of the South Side
of Chicago, Cindy lived in Pilsen the last 20 years but spent most of her
life in Bridgeport where she grew up; cherished mother of Noelia Santiago,
Cinthia (Youness Goumrha) Rodriguez, late Ana Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez,
Rita Rodriguez, and the late Ricky Rodriguez; beloved grandmother of David,
Ruben, Richard, and...
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John M. Murphy
January 30, 2021
John M. Murphy, 55, January 30, 2021, lifelong resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; devoted son of the late Mary E. McPhillips Murphy and the late William J. "Bud" Murphy, Sr.; loving brother of James (Mary) Murphy, CPD-retired, Barbara (late Jack) Tagler, William J. Murphy, Jr. (late), U.S. Army-Vietnam War KWS, Daniel Murphy (late), Margaret (Raymond) Setina, Eileen ...
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Valerie McNease
January 24, 2021
Valerie McNease, 48, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; beloved wife of John Borrelli; devoted mother of Christopher Michael Borrelli; loving stepmother of John (Tera) Borrelli, Jr., Joseph (fiancée, Kristy) Borrelli, and Kayla Borrelli; dear grandmother of Jenna, Julia, Johnny, Joselyne, and Cora; dear aunt of Bob (Brittany) McKee, Jr.; great aunt of Kaylee...
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Kathleen M. Reed
January 23, 2021
Kathleen M. Reed, nee Mearna, 79, January 23, 2021, lifetime resident of the
South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, beloved wife of the late
Paul Reed; devoted mother of Paul (Elena) Reed, Sr., David (Joann) Reed,
Colleen (late Steve) Chavez, Shelley (James) Rafferty, Larry Reed, and Brian
(Kelly) Reed; loving grandmother of Paul Jr. and Sarah, William, David, Jr.,
Patrick, James,...
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Michael F. Sullivan
January 13, 2021
Michael F. Sullivan, 61, January 13, 2021, lifetime resident of the South
Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, beloved father of Ashley (Ania)
Sullivan and Allison Morrissey (Michael Sablich, CFD); devoted grandfather
of Nathan Sullivan, Kaitlin Sullivan, Emma Power, and Abigail Sablich; dear
son of the late Raymond and Agnes Lynch Sullivan; loving brother of John
(Linda) Sullivan,...
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Gregory Allan Kalin
June 25, 1959 - January 8, 2021
Our beloved GREGORY ALLAN KALIN, born June 25, 1959, has passed away on January 8, 2021, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the only cherished son of Albert G. Kalin and Margaret A. (Brand) Kalin from Northville, Michigan. He is survived by a loving family including his wife, Kathleen A. (Kraska) Kalin, his daughters Kristin L. (Rice) Sims, Kendall L. Rice, and Kathryn M. Rice, and his grandsons Rafael...
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Estelle Hoynes
January 5, 2021
Estelle Hoynes, 59, January 5, 2021, lifetime resident of the South Side of
Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; cherished mother of Jessica Hoynes and
dear mother- in-law of Kevin Henderson; beloved life companion of Thomas
Argy, along with his son, Nick Argy; devoted grandmother of Kevin and
Jaxon; fond daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Rita Costello Hoynes; dear
sister of Della Hoynes,...
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Charlene M. Heery
December 29, 2020
Charlene M. Heery, 72, December 29, 2020, lifelong resident of the South
Side of Chicago-Bridgeport neighborhood, dearly beloved wife of Edward M.
Heery; devoted mother of Edward M. (Margaret) Heery, Jr.; proud and
cherished grandmother of Shayla, Connor, and Liam Heery; loving daughter of
the late Marie Powers; dear sister of Carol (Miles) Narducy, the late Joseph
(Carol) Dimuro, and the...
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Pamela Mangan
December 9, 2020
Pamela Mangan, 67, December 9, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of
Chicago-Bridgeport neighborhood, beloved wife of the late Philip Mangan; loving mother of Eric Zawadzki; beloved
daughter of the late Leo and Hazel Sorenson Gonsowski; dear sister of Linda
Brown, Kenny Gonsowski, Leo "Sonny" Gonsowski, and preceded in death by
Ricky Gonsowski, Dolores Diaz, Virginia Baker, and Tommy...
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James E. Von Thaden
December 4, 2020
James E. "Jimmy" Von Thaden, 64, December 4, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; beloved son of Mary Sheehan Von Thaden and the late John H. Von Thaden; survived by sons, John R. Von Thaden and Bryan Von Thaden; grandfather of Lauryn, Dane, Rachel, Anthony, Shanna, Nicholas, Valerie, Sarah, Annabelle, Brayden Von Thaden, and Patrick Evers, Jr.; brother...
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Arthur J. Schramm, Sr.
December 3, 2020
Arthur J. Schramm, Sr., 84, December 3, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago- born and raised in Bridgeport, of Canaryville for 36 years; beloved husband of the late Geraldine Devork Schramm; devoted father of Arthur J. Schramm, Jr., Michael E. Schramm, James J. Schramm, and the late Mary Theresa Schramm; loving grandfather of Samantha Leonard, James J. Schramm, Jr., and Dillon...
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Joel Richard Cornelius
November 29, 2020
Joel Richard Cornelius, 25, November 29, 2020, lifetime resident of Chicago,
recently of the Southwest Side-Brighton Park neighborhood, having been born
and raised on the North Side in the Wicker Park/ Bucktown neighborhood and
also spending a lot of time on the South Side in the Canaryville
neighborhood, beloved son of Dion Burden and Neto Cornelius; loving father
of Neo Cornelius and Nia...
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Margaret Peg Morrissey-Taylor
November 2, 2020
Margaret "Peg" Morrissey-Taylor, 82, November 2, 2020, longtime resident of
the South Side of Chicago- Canaryville neighborhood; beloved mother of the
late Dawn (late Frank) Regan, Becky (Jason Gustafson) Sweeney, and Thomasine
(John) Halley; proud grandmother of Jessica (Terry) Johnson, Walter
"Wes"(Lauren) Sweeney, III, Shane (Emily) Sweeney, Allison (Mike Sablich)
Morrissey, Courtney ...
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Leandro Flores, Jr.
October 27, 2020
Leandro Flores, Jr., aka "Yanis" and "Piporro" 65, October 27, 2020,
longtime resident of Chicago. beloved son of Mariana and the late Leandro
Flores, Sr.; loving brother of Martha Caldero (David Delvalle), Anna, Sergio
(Juanita), Alma, Nidia, Javier (Brandi), Jose (Minerva) Flores, and Deyanira
Flores (Rayel Griffin); cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; dearest
godfather of Shayla...
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Edward F. Howard, Jr.
September 27, 2020
Edward F. Howard, Jr., 70, September 27, 2020, of Hines, IL, former longtime
resident, born and raised on the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville
neighborhood; Beloved father of Edward (Kerri) Howard, Deborah Howard, and
Shelly Howard; cherished grandfather Erica, Kerrigan, Kia, and Jamison;
great grandfather of Hudson and Myles; devoted son of the late Edward F. and
Mary Wright Howard, Sr.;...
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Debra M. Ocampo
September 23, 2020
Debra M. Ocampo, nee Janda, 59, September 23, 2020, lifetime resident of the
South Side of Chicago-Canaryville, recently of the Southwest Side of
Chicago-Clearing neighborhood, beloved wife of the late Donald Parker;
devoted mother of Angel Ocampo and Jeremy Ocampo; proud and beloved
grandmother of Jeremy, Emeterio, and Melanie Ocampo; loving daughter of the
late William and Zula Conners...
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Denny D. Holt
September 13, 2020
Denny D. Holt, Sr., 67, September 13, 2020, lifelong resident of the South
Side of Chicago- having lived in Canaryville for over 30 years and growing
up in the Back of the Yards; devoted father of Jennifer Holt and Denny
(Danielle) Holt, Jr.; loving grandfather of Jessie, Marissa, Victoria, and
Nolan; fond brother of Bettey Holt, Robert (Cookie) Holt, Shirley Carrozza,
Terry Holt, and...
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Joseph E. Goga
September 6, 2020
Joseph E. Goga, 55, September 6, 2020, lifelong resident of the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; loving father of Shannon Baier and
proud grandfather of Kaelee Skye Baier and Mary Kathryn Baier; beloved son
of Anita Goga and Jim (Mercedes) Goga, CPD-retired; devoted brother of Jim
(Michelle) Goga, Eileen (Joe) Fogarty, Bob (Margie) Goga, CFD, Margie Goga,
Karyn (Fred) Montijo...
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Robert Bob Diver
August 4, 2020
Robert "Bob" Diver, 76, August 4, 2020, beloved husband and best friend of Sharon Dwyer Diver; loving father of Jennifer (Timothy) McCarthy and Bob (Randa) Diver; cherished Papa of Matthew and Nicholas McCarthy, and Olivia and Alice Diver; Devoted son of the late Hugh and Ann (Moody) Diver, dearest
brother of Dorothy (late John, CFD) Ormond, Richard (Joyce) Diver, CFD, the late Hugh (Carol Jean)...
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Austin M. Coday
July 22, 2020
Austin M. Coday, 25, July 22, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of
Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, cherished son of Michele R. Coday and
Peter J. Bentley; loving dad of Kaelyn Riley, her mother, Taylor Riley;
devoted brother of Christine Coday, Dana Hess, Ella Bentley, and Ava
Bentley; fond grandson of Gerell Snider, Rena Snider, and the late Carol
Bentley; fond nephew of Nan (Jose...
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William E. Pfeifer
July 19, 2020
William E. Pfeifer, 71, July 19, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, devoted father of William (Karen) Pfeifer and Susan Pfeifer; loving grandfather of Logan Pfeifer; beloved son of the late Alvin and Lorraine Davies Pfeifer; fond brother of Robert Pfeifer (deceased), Karen Zalewski, and Mary Ellen (William) Howell; dear uncle of many. Bill was an avid...
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Alvin Bailey, Jr.
June 28, 2020
Alvin Bailey, Jr., 82, June 28, 2020, longtime resident of the South Side of Chicago-Bridgeport neighborhood, dearly beloved husband of the late Rita R. Corcoran Bailey; devoted father of Kathleen (Tony) Vazquez and Thomas (Rose) Bailey C.P.D., loving grandfather of Alexandria (Nicholas) Mamula, Tony
(Melissa) Vazquez, Rachel (Nate Alvarado) Vazquez, Kassandra (Michael) Malloy, and Katelyn ...
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Allen M. Havelka
June 18, 2020
Allen M. Havelka, 51, June 18, 2020, lifelong resident of the South Side of
Chicago, born and raised in Back of the Yards, then Bridgeport, and the last
20 years in Canaryville; dearly beloved life companion and fiancé of
Christine Campos; loving father of Michael Combs, Dora Mendez, Alyanna G.
Havelka, and Salvador Havelka; devoted grandfather of Xavier, Bradyn, and
Dalton; fond son of the...
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Joanne McFarlane O'Connor
June 16, 2020
Joanne McFarlane O'Connor, 87, June 16, 2020, lifelong resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved wife of the late
Ronald M. McFarlane and the late Denis O'Connor; devoted mother of Mary McFarlane (late), Ronald N. (Anita) McFarlane, Jr., Judith McFarlane,
Timothy McFarlane, Michael McFarlane (late), and Rev. William McFarlane; loving grandmother of Ronald...
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Mary E. Marquez
May 31, 2020
Mary E. Marquez, 68, May 31, 2020, lifelong resident of Chicago, recently of
Brighton Park on the Southwest Side, previously a longtime resident of the
South Side-Canaryville neighborhood, and having grown up in West Town on the
West Side, dearly beloved mother of Patricia (Daniel) Orozco and Sylvia
(Miguel Matos) Ortiz; adoring grandmother of her pride and joy
grandchildren, Robert, Alani,...
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Tammie A. William Kelly
May 30, 2020
Tammie A. Williams Kelly, 61, May 30, 2020, lifelong resident of the South
Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved wife of Robert J.
Kelly; devoted mother of Bobby Kelly (Andrea Perry), Ryne Kelly, Jason Kelly (Elisia Norman), and Mandi Kelly; proud grandmother of Emma, Olivia, and Bobby; loving daughter of Mary Ellen Wagner Williams and the late George Williams; fond sister of...
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Robert V. McKee
May 30, 2020
Robert V. McKee, Jr. 52, May 30, 2020, lifelong resident of the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved husband of the late
Lorraine "Tiny" Kinnard McKee (2018); devoted son of Marie McKee and the
late Robert V. McKee, Sr.; loving father of Robert (Brittany) McKee; loving
grandfather of Kaylee and Robert; dear brother of Brian (Patricia Nolan)
McKee; fond brother in...
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Gerald D. Griffin, Jr
May 18, 2020
Gerald D. "Biff" Griffin, Jr., age 60, lifelong resident of the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, passed away peacefully May 18, 2020.
Beloved husband of 35 years to Patrice Martin Griffin; devoted father to
Justin (Colleen), Bridget, and Noreen (Emily) Griffin; proudest papa to
Sofia Lynn, Benicio Lee and Maeve Louise; Son of the late Gerald and
Elizabeth Eichorst Griffin....
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Emilio Mendez
May 13, 2020
Emilio Mendez, 81, was welcomed into eternal peace on May 13, 2020. He was a
longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago, Burbank and formerly of
the Back of the Yards neighborhood; dearly beloved husband of Consuelo
Connie Silva Mendez; devoted father of Rick (Laura) Mendez, Randy (Laura)
Mendez, Sylvia (Steve) Juarez, Linda (Robert Ramirez) Mendez and Laura
(Humberto) Trujillo;...
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Joseph James Corbett
May 4, 2020
Joseph James Corbett, 73, was born into life on June 19, 1946 and born into
eternal life on May 4, 2020 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn following a brief
illness. Beloved son of late John "Red" and Catherine "Sis" Corbett; devoted
husband to Ela Corbett; supportive brother to Jack (Joanne) Corbett, the
recently late Patrick Corbett, and to Mary (Ky) Thorp; loving father to Joe
(Betsy), Cammie...
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Patrick Michael Corbett
May 11, 1949 - April 20, 2020
Patrick Michael Corbett, was born into life on May 11, 1949 and born into
eternal life on April 20, 2020, following a short illness. Beloved son of
late John "Red" and Catherine "Sis" Corbett; loving brother of Jack (Joanne)
Corbett, Joe (Ela) Corbett, and Mary (Ky) Thorp; dear uncle of Joe Jr.
(Betsy), Cammie, Patti, Katie, Sean, and Quin (Marcy); fond great uncle of
Joe, Kevin, Patrick,...
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Mary Jo Slattery
April 19, 2020
Mary Jo Slattery, 67, April 19, 2020, Loving mother to Tracy (Pat) Hayes,
Jill (Tim Geers) Slattery, Tommy (Jacqueline) Costas, Michael (Leanne)
Costas, Billy Costas, and Marc (Courtney Dowling) Costas. Adoring
grandmother to Cecilia Hayes, Reese, Lanie, and Gavin Geers, and Maura and
Conor Costas. Devoted daughter to the late William and Eileen (nee Goggin)
Slattery. Dear Sister to Bill ...
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Sharon A. "Nani" Burns
April 18, 2020
Sharon A. "Nani" Burns, 70, April 18, 2020, beloved daughter of the late
Robert and Frances Burns, nee Walsh; loving sister of the late Patrick "Bro"
Burns, Mary (late Dan) Kennedy, Robert Burns, Betty Burns, and Shirley
Burns. Fond aunt of Colleen Dugandzic, Sharon and Joe Gusich, Darleen (Troy)
Steele, and Zachary Mitchell. Great-Aunt of 11. Dear niece of Shirley Walsh
and Marilyn Stack....
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Consuelo (Connie) Cabrera
April 8, 2020
Consuelo (Connie) Cabrera, nee Guerrero, 94, April 8, 2020, Beloved wife of
the late Robert F. (Don Roberto), loving mother to Frank (Rose), the late
Robert Jr, Ralph (Eileen), Richard (Eileen), Rachel (Chuck) Feinberg, John
(Mita) and Gloria. She was able to spend time with 17 grandchildren and 26
great grandchildren. She was aunt to many nieces and nephews and a friend
to many more. She...
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Edward C. Bracken
March 27, 2020
Edward C. Bracken, 81, March 27, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago, Canaryville neighborhood. Beloved son of the late Edward W. and Mary Gertrude Brennan Bracken; fond father of Laura, Christine and Edward; loving brother of late James (Barbara) Bracken. William (Nancy) Bracken, CFD-retired, Maureen Shepherd, Daniel (Arlene) Bracken, CFD-retired, late Terrence (late Dora)...
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Maureen M. "Reenie" McCormick
March 22, 2020
Maureen M. "Reenie" McCormick, 63, March 22, 2020, of Hometown, Beloved
daughter of the late Joan "June" and Francis McCormick; loving mother of the
late Brian Francis McCormick; devoted grandmother of Cassidy McCormick;
cherished sister of Linda (James) Barrett, Danny (Kris) McCormick, Cathy
(Dave) Fields, Patrick McCormick and the late Francis McCormick; proud aunt
of many nieces and...
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Mary E Murphy
March 16, 2020
Mary E. Murphy, 95, March 16, 2020, lifelong resident of the South Side of
Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved wife of the late William J.
"Bud" Murphy, Sr.; devoted mother of James (Mary) Murphy, CPD-retired,
Barbara (late Jack) Tagler, William J. Murphy, Jr. (late), U.S. Army-Vietnam
War KWS, Daniel Murphy (late), Margaret (Raymond) Setina, Eileen (William,
OEMC-retired)...
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James J. Hickey, Jr.
March 14, 2020
James J. Hickey Jr
Age 68, a lifelong resident South Side of Chicago-Canaryville
neighborhood passed away on March 14, 2020. Father of Tara, Chrissy, James,
and Michael. Loving brother of the late Helen (late James) Collins, late
Veronica (Roger) Dickman, late David (Grace) Hickey, Trudy (late Thomas)
Coffey, Denise Cooper, and John (Jane) Hickey; also survived by a host of
cherished...
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Raymond M. McCormick
March 10, 2020
Raymond M. McCormick, 85, March 10, 2020, lifelong resident of the South
Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved husband of Dolores
E. Dockus McCormick; devoted father of Patricia Mazurkiewicz and Raymond M.
(Patricia) McCormick, Jr.; loving grandfather of Brian (Nora) McCormick,
Christopher (Ashley Lackovich, fiancée) Mazurkiewicz, Sarah (Dan) Fitzgibbon
and Michael...
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Timothy K. Mulheron
February 20, 2020
Timothy K. Mulheron, 71, February 19, 2020, lifetime resident of Canaryville
neighborhood. Beloved husband of Emily Bowen Mulheron for 46 years; loving
father of Steve (Michelle) Mulheron, Timothy (Melanie) Mulheron, Erin
(Daniel) Sheehan and the late Daniel A. Mulheron; cherished grandfather of
Steven, Matthew (Julianne Mangan, fiancée), Toni (Ron Janowski, fiancé'),
Brooke, Jack, C.J.,...
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Frances C. "Red" Jamen nee Beyer
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Frances C. "Red" Jamen, nee Beyer, 79, lifelong resident of the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved wife of the late Anthony
Jamen, Sr.; devoted mother of Cathy (Dino) Whitney, Tony (Kelly) Jamen, Jr.,
John (Linda)Jamen, the late Anne Treonis, and the late Donna Evans; loving
gram of Dean (Katie), Blake, Matthew, Steven (Kara), Jillian, Danielle,
Jennifer, Jackie ...
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Donald J. Mahoney
January 17, 2020
Donald J. Mahoney, 58, January 17, 2020, born and raised on the South Side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, of Blue Island for the last 31 years;
beloved husband of the late Kathleen Bresnahan Mahoney; loving father of
Christina (Amanda Martinez) Mahoney and SSgt. Paul (Diana) Mahoney, U.S.
Army; loving grandfather of Annmarie, Angelina, Jordan, Michael, and Paul
Mahoney, Jr.; dear son...
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Richard Smelt
January 8, 2020
Richard Smeltz, 62, January 8, 2020, lifetime resident of the South Side of
Chicago, of Back of the Yards, formerly of Canaryville, devoted son of the
late Carmi Paul and Lydia Soukup Smeltz; loving brother of Laura Dreyer
(late), Louis (Donna Garcia) Smeltz, William (Toni) Smeltz, Terry (Mike)
Rosas, Anna Smeltz, Robert (Nancy) Smeltz and Nancy Smeltz; dear uncle of
Frank and Jeannie Klee,...
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Donna L. Quiles
January 6, 2020
Donna L. Quiles, nee Balosky, 79, January 6, 2020, resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood for 49 years; beloved wife of the late Jose Fermin Quiles, Sr.; devoted mother of Jose Fermin Quiles, Jr. (late Laura Finley Quiles), Elissa Quiles, and Maya Quiles; loving grandmother of Jose Fermin Quiles, III, Brandon Quiles, Hunter Quiles, the late Brittany Quiles and the late...
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Ann Therese Danaher
January 5, 2020
Ann Therese Danaher, nee Doyle, age 78, January 5, 2020, lifelong resident
of St. Gabriel Parish - Canaryville neighborhood; dearly beloved wife of the
late Robert W. Danaher, CFD; devoted mother of Eileen (Ronald) Hacker,
Maureen (Gabriel, OEMC) Caponera, Robert Danaher (OEMC), the late Kevin
Danaher, Kathleen (Joseph, CFD) Caponera, and Colleen (Robert) Contreras.
Loving grandmother,...
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Pamela J. McMullin-Sullivan
December 31, 2019
Pamela J. McMullin-Sullivan, 63, December 31, 2019, lifelong resident of the
South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; Loving mother to Mary Ellen
Sullivan, Baby Jimmy Sullivan, Sarah McMullin, Tara Sheehan, and Nicole
Pijon; cherished grandmother to Kyle Sullivan (U.S.N.), Collin Rhodes, Dylan
Baker, Baby Connor Rhodes, Nolan Rhodes and Chase Harrington; fond daughter
of the late...
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Mauricio "Steve" Fernandez
December 3, 2019
Mauricio "Steve" Fernandez, 50, December 3, 2019, lifelong resident of the
South Side of Chicago-Bridgeport neighborhood; cherished son of Juana
Villarreal and the late Salvador Fernandez; loving "father" of Wanda
"Chulie" Fernandez; devoted brother of Isabel (Kathy Donohue) Fernandez and
Mercedes Zuniga; dear nephew, cousin and friend of many; dearest cousin
"brother" of Oscar Serrano.
...
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Juan Johnny Parra
November 23, 2019
Juan "Johnny" Parra, 49, November 23, 2019, of Glenwood, IL, former longtime
resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago; dearly beloved husband of Michele
Belanski; devoted father of Cheyenne Parra, Juan Ceferino Parra, and Megan
Johnson; loving son of Celestina Parra and the late Ceferino Parra; dearest
brother of Maria Parra and Carmen Parra Gomez (Oscar); fond uncle of Jessie,
Jackie, Jo,...
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Edward "Sandy" Gronkowski
November 1, 2019
Edward "Sandy" Gronkowski, 65, Born Into Eternal Life on November 1, 2019, following a strong battle with lung cancer. Lifetime resident of the South and Southwest Sides of Chicago, long time resident of Beverly, formerly of Canaryville. Dearly beloved husband of Angie Nonas Gronkowski; devoted father of Edward Gronkowski, Pamela (George) Pontikis, and Jamie Gronkowski; proud grandfather of...
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Greg Whitmarsh
October 27, 2019
Greg Whitmarsh, 61, October 27, 2019, lifelong resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, devoted son of the late Dorothy Whitmarsh; beloved brother of Bob (late Karen) Whitmarsh, Larry Whitmarsh, and Terri (Patrick C.P.D., retired) Halpin; loving uncle of Jim Halpin, C.P.D., Amy (Gene) Janowski, and Stacy (Mark C.P.D.) Mendoza; dear great uncle of Riley, Sara, Aidan, Isabel,...
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Albert Engelbrecht
October 27, 2019
Albert Engelbrecht, 85, October 27, 2019, beloved husband of Barbara
Engelbrecht, nee Herman; devoted father of Kenneth Paul Engelbrecht (died
2006) and Diana (Michael) Korting; grandfather of Jessica Barry; dear
stepfather of Robert Green and Kenneth (Dolores) Green; fond brother of
Norma (Neil) Hawkinson;
Albert grew up in Hyde Park, was baptized at St. Thomas the Apostle Church,
...
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Olga Krenn
October 11, 2019
Olga Krenn, nee Semenchuk, 94, October 11, 2019, longtime resident of the
South side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood; beloved wife of the late
Louis Krenn; loving mother of Mary Lou (Bob) Ericksen, Kathleen Koss (Tom Stack), Christine (Bob) Kennedy and the late Louie Krenn; devoted
grandmother of Robert (Kerry) Ericksen, Dawn (John) Pigott, Mark (Keri)
Ericksen, Debbie (Mike) Kalecki,...
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June L. "Sis" McBride
November 15, 1929 - October 11, 2019
June L. "Sis" McBride, nee Beck, age 89, of Chicago, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1929, to Walter and Roberta Beck. Wife of the late Jerry T. McBride; loving mother of the late Stephen (Maureen "Angel") McBride, John (Cindy) McBride, Mary McBride, the late Thomas McBride, the late Michael (Kathy) McBride, Jeanne (Alex)...
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Philip J. Grzenia
September 23, 2019
Philip J. Grzenia, 65, surrounded by his loving family, passed on September
23, 2019. Phil was a lifelong resident of the Bridgeport neighborhood on
Chicago's south side. Dearly beloved husband of 39 years to Patricia "Patti"
(nee Lyons); devoted, cherished father of Laura (James) Sheehan and Lisa
Grzenia (Vito Johnson); proud, adoring Papa of James, Jude and Lucia, doting
canine-dad to his...
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James P. Lynch
September 17, 2019
James P. Lynch, 77, September 17, 2019, lifelong resident of the South Side of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood. Dearly beloved husband of Janice J. Carrano Lynch; devoted father of Deborah Carrano, Laura (Jose) Gutierrez, Karen (Gerald) Moss, James P. (Sheila) Lynch, III, Janet (John) Leep and the late Michael Lynch; loving grandfather, great grandfather and uncle of many; dear brother of Diane ...
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Stanley Skorusa
September 11, 2019
Stanley Skorusa, 88, September 11, 2019, of St. Petersburg, FL, former
longtime resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago - Clearing neighborhood,
beloved husband of the late Patricia Skorusa,; dear father of Jane (late
John Bleiziffer) and Carol (Tom) Kleeman; grandfather of Eric, Brynn and
Andrew, Maggie and Rebecca; great grandfather of Zedd, Luna and Danica;
brother of John Skorusa and...
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Daniel A. Mulheron
September 4, 2019
Daniel A. Mulheron, 39, September 4, 2019, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago, Canaryville neighborhood. Beloved son of Timothy and Emily Bowen Mulheron; loving brother of Steve (Michelle) Mulheron, Timothy (Melanie) Mulheron, and Erin (Daniel) Sheehan; devoted uncle of Steven, Matthew, Toni, Brooke, Jack, C.J., Emma and Allison; loving grandson, preceded in death by his grandparents,...
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Russell J. Ford
August 20, 2019
Russell J. Ford, (CPD, USMC), 82, August 20, 2019, a South Sider from
Canaryville and Mt. Greenwood, then retired to Orland Park, went to be with
the Lord after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Beloved by his childhood sweetheart, wife of 60 years Patricia ("Pat");
children Steve (Janine), Therese Kearney (Kevin) and Scott (Kris); 6
grandchildren Jimmy Davoren (Susan), Patti Handley (Josh),...
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Russell J. Ford
August 20, 2019
Russell J. Ford, 82, August 20, 2019, C.P.D.. U.S.M.C., a South Sider from Canaryville and Mt. Greenwood, then retired to Orland Park, went to be with the Lord after a lengthy battle with dementia.
Beloved by his childhood sweetheart, wife of 60 years Patricia ("Pat"); children Steve (Janine), Therese Kearney (Kevin) and Scott (Kristine Sorich); 6 grandchildren Jimmy Davoren (Susan),...
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Mary Sara McDonald Pascale
August 16, 2019
Mary Sara McDonald Pascale died on August 16, 2019, in Chicago after a courageous and hard-fought battle against cancer. She was 64.
Born May 29, 1955, Mary was the daughter of the late Robert F. and Mary C. McDonald of Naperville, Illinois. Growing up as the fourth of their six children, Mary cherished being part of a big family and remained close to her siblings and family throughout...
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Mary Ellen Lynch
August 10, 2019
Mary Lynch, C.P.D. retired, 72, August 10, 2019, lifetime resident of the South Side of Chicago, Canaryville neighborhood; beloved daughter of the late John J. and Irene Galloway Lynch; loving sister of John J. (Lila) Lynch and Sharon R. Lynch; devoted aunt of Sean Lynch and Krysia Lynch; many cousins and friends.
Mary Ellen proudly served as a Chicago Police Officer for over 25 years. ...
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Marion A. Jensen
August 5, 2019
Marion A. Jensen, 69, August 5, 2019, lifetime resident of Chicago's South and Southwest sides-born and raised, longtime resident of Canaryville, also longtime resident of Garfield Ridge; devoted wife of the late William Jensen; beloved mother of Ann (Edward) Ligue; cherished grandmother of Kayla Ligue, loving step grandma of Rachelle, Holly, and Ashley Ligue; dear daughter of the late Robert and...
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Carl Ole Haakenstad
July 25, 2019
Carl Ole Haakenstad, 65, July 25, 2019, resident of Chicago's South Loop, originally of Oslo, Norway. Carl is survived by his wife, Araceli Sanchez
Haakenstad and their daughter, Frida Kari Haakenstad; another daughter, Katharina (Fridtjof Eitzen) Haakenstad; one son, Carl Wilhelm (Hege)
Haakenstad; one grandson, Max Haakenstad; two granddaughters, Tara Haakenstad and Carla Eitzen; and one...
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Donna LoVetere
July 6, 2019
Donna LoVetere, nee Kappel, 78, July 6, 2019, lifelong resident of the south
side of Chicago - Canaryville neighborhood, beloved wife of the late Michael
LoVetere; loving mother of Jimmy (Maureen) Blevins, Tommy (Connie) Blevins,
Brian LoVetere, Marc (Christina) LoVetere and the late Michael Blevins;
cherished grandmother of Michael (Adrian) Blevins, Jennifer (Dean) Conners,
Danielle Blevins...
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Lorraine T. Smuda
July 5, 2019
Lorraine T. Smuda, (nee Marsailes), 92, July 5, 2019, lifelong resident of
the south side of Chicago, Bridgeport neighborhood, beloved wife of the late
Preston "Bud" Smuda; devoted daughter of the late George and Mary Agnes
Marsailes; loving sister of the late Marie (late Tom) Pell and William (late
Sheryl) Powers; dearest sister in law of Carol (late Louis) Daidone;
cherished aunt of Fran ...
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Carole D. Spainhour
June 30, 2019
Carole D. Spainhour, nee Knapp, 86, lifelong resident of the South Side of
Chicago with more than 60 years in the Canaryville neighborhood. Loving wife
and best friend of Donald for 68 years; beloved mother of Mary, Lynne (Del)
Harnish, Thomas (Kathy), Sharon (John) Ligue, Patrick, James (Anita Perry),
Dawn (Joe) Bravo and Lee Ann (JR) Reed; cherished grandmother of 21 and
great grandmother...
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Patricia Ann Walsh
June 28, 2019
Patricia Ann Walsh, 85, Passed away June 28, 2019, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Chicago, IL - Visitation Parish; Loving sister of the late William J. Walsh and Mary Jane Walsh; dear aunt of Pamela Walsh Foley, Susanne Walsh (Ken) Jackson, David J.(Beth) Walsh, Kenneth P. Walsh and William J. Walsh Jr.; great aunt of Joseph Pavlik, Michael (Mary) Delaney, John (Christy) Delaney, David Walsh Jr.,...
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Michael Scott Lustro
June 17, 2019
ichael Scott Lustro, 53, June 17, 2019, longtime resident of the south side
of Chicago-Canaryville neighborhood, formerly of the north side, dearly
beloved husband of Julie L. Lustro, nee Hamby; devoted father of Thomas
(Ashley) Heery, Jr., Holley (Michael) Vaca, Terri Cornwell and George
Frazer; loving son of Pauline and the late Raymond Lustro; beloved
grandfather of Peyton and Olivia,...
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John J. McKeown
June 4, 2019
John J. McKeown, 70, June 4, 2019, lifetime resident of the South Side of
Chicago, Canaryville neighborhood. Dearly beloved husband of Rita Jesse
McKeown; devoted
father of John (Darlene Tremore) McKeown, James (Joan Cruz) McKeown, Brian
(Ann) McKeown, and Colleen (Russell Lowe) McKeown; cherished grandfather of
Christopher, Fallon, Breanna, Adam, Kieley, and Milania; loving brother of
...
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