Current Obituaries
Eileen O'Connell
Jul 4, 2025
Eileen O’Connell nee Reilly, age 91; Native of Ballinamoney, Bailieboro, Co. Cavan, Ireland. Beloved wife of Michael for 68 years; Loving Mother of Michael (Kelly), and Joan (Butch) Mason; Cherished Nanny of Jennifer (Erik) Krol, Michael (Frederique) O’Connell; Cherished Great Grandma of Ava, Nora, and Penelope. Dear sister of Sean (Cathy) Reilly, the late Michael (Theresa) Reilly, and the late...
David M. Castle
Jul 4, 2025
Beloved husband of Laura; Loving father of Anthony and Lisa (Danny) Castle-Evans; Cherished brother-in-law of Joann Hudson and Elizabeth Vela (Jimmy); Fond uncle to Kyle and Alyssa; Dear son of the late Margaret and Henry Castle; Devoted nephew of Alice (Glenn) Majka; Treasured cousin to Sarah (Ty) Partridge and Josh Majka families; Special cousin and friend to many. Visitation Wednesday,...
Patricia Pecoraro
Jul 3, 2025
Patricia Pecoraro Beloved aunt of Peter Pecoraro, Philip Pecoraro Jr., and Gina O’Boyle; Loving great aunt of Casey, Terese, and the late Julian; Dear sister of the late Philip Sr. (the late Marlene) Pecoraro; Dear daughter of the late Peter and Ida Pecoraro. Visitation Tuesday, July 8th , 3:00-7:00 pm with a Service at 6:30 pm at The Oaks Funeral...
Violet F. Kveck
Jul 1, 2025
Violet F. Kveck age 101, Beloved wife of the late George M. Kveck Sr., Loving mother of the late George (Maryanne) and Ronald (Marylou) Kveck, Cherished grandmother of Wendy (Michael) Shetler, George Douglas (Jennifer) Kveck, Michael (Mary) Kveck, Ronda (Chuck) Blair, and Kristen (Gordon) Goodwin; Devoted great grandmother of George Kveck, Chase Kveck, Vivian Rose Kveck, Emily Kveck, James (LJ)...
Mabel Louise Votava
Jun 21, 2025
Mabel Louise Votava nee Becker, age 98, Beloved wife of the late Richard E., Loving mother of Marge (the late Ed) Sadoski, Janice (the late Mike) Mangiardi, Donna (Peter) Francis, Debbie (Horst) Bauer, and Rick Votava; Cherished grandmother of 14, great grandmother of 20, and great great grandmother of 1; Fond sister of the late Henry, the late Bill, the...
Edward R. Szady
Jun 17, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we share the passing of Edward R. Szady, who left us on June 17, 2025, at the age of 87. A devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, adoring great-grandfather, and loyal brother, Edward embodied quiet strength, unwavering kindness, and purpose. Gifted with his hands, Edward could fix anything from a toaster...
Frances C. Partipilo
Jun 8, 2025
Frances C. Partipilo age 93, Beloved wife of the late Joseph Sr., Loving mother of Linda (Brian) Buses, and Frank (Stacy) Partipilo; Cherished grandmother of Scott (Ashlee) and Luke; and great grandmother of Octavia. Dear sister of the late Edward (the late Lorraine); Loving aunt and friend of many. In lieu of flowers donations to Brookfield Zoo, https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/Donate, would be...
Carolyn J. Smith
Jun 7, 2025
Carolyn Jane Smith, age 64, passed away peacefully at home on June 7, 2025 after a short, tumultuous, and fierce battle with metastatic melanoma. After two brain surgeries and numerous efforts to combat the challenging complications, the disease was too aggressive to overcome.
Carolyn was born in La Grange, Illinois to Warren and Irma Cox and when in first grade, her...
Rosemary Baird
Jun 2, 2025
Rosemary Baird (nee Hancock), 92 of Wood Dale, passed away on June 2.
Rosemary was born on March 3 to Dennis and Marie Hancock in Chicago and her next chapter began when she met Arch Baird and they were married in 1953. They built their life and raised their family in Schiller Park until Arch’s death in 2010.
Rosemary is preceded in...
Timothy Maggio
May 30, 2025
Timothy (Tim) J. Maggio, age 79, died on May 30, 2025 after a years-long battle with dementia. He attended Proviso East High School in Maywood, IL. For over fifty years, Tim worked as a barber and small-business owner in Arlington Heights, IL.
Tim is survived by his sister, Jane; his nephew, Jason; his two sons, Michael and David; his daughter-in-law, Natalia;...
Michael Fiore
May 30, 2025
Michael Fiore passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on December 3, 1938 in Bari, Italy to Pasquale and Agata Fiore, Michael lived a full life and was dedicated most to his family and community.
Michael grew up in Triggiano, Bari and immigrated to the U.S. when he was 21 years old. He soon after joined...
Walter Suhr
May 19, 2025
Walter Suhr Beloved of the late Susan Knoll for 22 years; Loving father of Bill (Angela) Suhr and Tracey (Chris) Umentum; Cherished Grandpa of Trevor, Racquel, Nicolette, Lauren and Courtney; Dear son of Dorothy and the late Russell Suhr; Fond brother of Don (Charlotte), Art (Becky), Joan (Wayne), and Nancy (Dan); Fond uncle and friend to many. A private service...
Elaine Schweitzer
May 17, 2025
Visitation Wednesday, May 28, at 1:00pm until time of Funeral Service 2:00pm at The Lutheran Church of St. Luke, 410 S Rush St, Itasca. Interment following at St. Paul Cemetery in Addison.
Peter R. Bodenbach
May 13, 2025
Peter R. Bodenbach, 63, passed away peacefully on May 13,2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Peter was the beloved son of Loni (the late Rudy Keller) and the late Richard Bodenbach. He was a cherished brother to Gabriele (Ronald) Foster and his twin Robert (Sharon) Bodenbach; an adored Uncle to Elise (Zaid), Jennifer and Bradley and a fond grandson, nephew...
Melvin A Gerard
May 12, 2025
Melvin A. Gerard, age 79. Beloved husband of Geraldine; Dear brother of Mike Gerard; Loving stepfather of Karen (Jim) Yarbrough; Cherished grandfather of Mason.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of Melvin to St. Peter the Apostle Church or the Knights of Columbus. https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/1251-St_Peter_the_Apostle_Itasca_IL
Visitation Sunday, May 18th from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at The Oaks Funeral Home, 1201 E Irving...
Peter T. O'Hehir
May 5, 2025
Peter Timothy O'Hehir, 68, unexpectedly passed away on May 5, 2025, in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Peter is survived by his siblings Danny (Sue) O’Hehir, Mary (Rich) Wiecek, Sean (Michelle) O’Hehir, Suzanne (Art) Estoque, Nicky O’Hehir, and Brian (Gina) O’Hehir; his beloved Auntie Julia Fegan; twelve nieces and nephews; seven great-nieces and great-nephews; as well as many cousins and dear friends. He...
John J. Flaherty
May 3, 2025
John Joseph Flaherty of Elk Grove Village passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on May 3rd, 2025. John was born in Chicago and was the eldest son of Patrick and Mary (née Casey), Irish immigrants from Connemara, County Galway, Ireland. He married his high school sweetheart, Norrine (née Grow) in 1954 and together they raised eight extremely fortunate...
Cynthia E Woulfe
Apr 28, 2025
Beloved wife of Michael Woulfe; Cherished mother of Kevin (Brianna), Michael (Samantha), and Sarah (Jason Perez); Loving Nay Nay of Claire, Greyson, Haley, Blake, Julian, and Baby Perez; Dear daughter of Carole Woods and the late Steve Fagiano; Fond sister of Steve Fagiano, Stacey Del Castillo, Jamie Gulick, Dave Fagiano, Joe Balcer, and the late Nita Welter.
Memorial Visitation on Saturday,...
Adam Sollmann
Apr 27, 2025
Adam Sollmann, beloved father of 2 boys, 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, passed away suddenly, age 88, at the Encore Village in Schaumburg on April 27, 2025. He had just arrived there to begin rehab after surgery to repair a hip fracture. He leaves behind many special people in his life both near and far.
Adam was the first child and...
Margaret Colgan
Apr 21, 2025
Margaret W. Colgan nee Gilhooly, age 80 ; Beloved wife of the late Deacon Dennis L. Colgan; Loving mother of Kevin (the late Lisa), Daniel (Kathleen) and Megan (Jeff) Black; Cherished grandmother of Clare, Caroline, Brendan, Patrick, Aidan, and Nora; Dear sister of the late John (the late Nancy) Gilhooly and the late Marilyn Morrison; Fond aunt of many nieces...