Oak Lawn, IL Obituaries

Reverend Dominic J. Grassi, age 79, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Beloved son of the late Ruffo and Emma Grassi; dear brother of Felix “Phil” (Donna) Grass...

Ronald Tomlinson, age 82, passed on August 24, 2026. Ronald was a resident of Palos Park, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, U...

Rhiannon Lee Semens (nee Maxfield) was born on August 4, 1979 and passed away on August 23, 2026. She is survived by her husband Zachary, her children Tehya, Koda, and Nyla; her parents Curtis (Juli...

Jean Laverne Lawrence, age 96, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Martin Joseph Lawrence and a loving mother, grandmother, great-gra...

Dorothy J. Brady, 102, longtime Chicago musician known professionally as Dottie Bee, died peacefully in her sleep Aug. 20, 2026. Over a performing career spanning nearly 70 years, Dottie sang her way...

Robert John Bagdonas, 48, of Alsip, IL (The Villages, Florida), passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026. Robert was predeceased by his father, Michael Bagdonas, and his grandparents, Robert and Lu...

James Nesbitt passed away suddenly on August 17, 2026. James was the beloved son of the late Harold and Eileen Nesbitt; loving brother to Diane (Mike) Cotter, Jerry (Maureen) Nesbitt, Jackie (Bob) T...

Christine Beberdick (nee Vranas), age 72, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed on August 17, 2026. Born on January 27, 1954, to the late James and Pauline Vranas. Christine was the devoted mother of the late...

Patricia C. Mattison, nee Messina, of Evergreen Park, IL; passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Donald Mattison Sr.; loving mom of Donald Jr. (Lee Ann) Mattison, ...

Connor J. Bronson passed on August 13, 2026, at the age of 32. He was a resident of Evergreen Park, Illinois. Beloved son of Carolyn Bronson & Christopher Bronson. Loving brother of Kevin (Tina), K...

Michelle was a beloved daughter, mother, nana, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and loving partner, and friend whose greatest gift was the enormous heart she carried everywhere she went. She had a personali...

Maureen A. Scahill, née Geraghty; Native of Swinford, County Mayo Ireland, age 87, Born April 26, 1939, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026. Devoted wife of the late Johnny Scahill for 37 years....

Barbara Joan Juris passed on August 11, 2026, at the age of 99 after a long and memorable life filled with laughter, friendship and many good times. Born on November 6, 1926, Barbara was a lifelong r...

Julia S. Davila July 14, 1943 – August 11, 2026 Julia Davila, loyal servant to the Lord, age 83. Beloved wife of the late Je...

David Lemont Allen, age 55, was born January 31, 1971, in Chicago, Illinois, to the loving union of John Jr. and Vernice Allen, both of whom preceded him in death. David was the youngest of four child...

Byron T. Tate passed away on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026; Byron Tyrone Tate affectionately known as B.T. born on March 24,1958 to his mother the late Shirley Jean Tate-Henry. Byron was born in St. Louis M...

Barbara Blythe Akin, 72, of Oak Lawn, IL passed away on August 8, 2026, due to a long battle with dementia. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Tonie Akin, sister Kathy Akin (Nick Edyvane) and broth...

Matilda K. Pounds passed on August 8, 2026, at the age of 98, she was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1927 Visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home &Cemetery, 113...

Barbara Lynn Gabel July 31, 1946 – August 6, 2026 “We are all cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” - Ray Bradbu...

Kathleen Metzger passed on August 4, 2026, at the age of 75, Kathleen was born on May 28, 1951 to the late Raymond and Alice New. Waiting to welcome Kathleen home were her husbands, the late David J. ...

Scott Michael McGrail, 64, passed away on August 3, 2026. Scott was the beloved husband of Maureen McGrail for 43 years. They were high school sweethearts, and their love and partnership where the fo...

Joseph Samuel Scardino, age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Beloved father of Jolene (David) Austin, Lauren Scardino, Joseph (Jessica) Scardino and Lisamarie (John) Burke; proud ...

Edward J. Whalen, Ret. Lt. C.F.D., passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at age 89. He was born in Chicago, IL, where he lived most of his life. Ed attended Lindblom High School and No...

Richard J. Rudolph, age 81, of Crestwood, Illinois, and a proud United States Army Veteran, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Richard was the beloved husband of the late Carol Rudol...

John Wadas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving daughters on July 25, 2026, the day after his 92nd birthday. Born and raised in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood, John attended St. Barbara...

Roger Lewis Delaney, age 70, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 27, 2026, passing peacefully after a courageous ten-year battle with end-stage renal failure. Born in Hollywood, Californ...

Howard Shenault, aged 75, peacefully transitioned from this life on July 27, 2026. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Howard was the beloved son Katie. As a young boy, his mother found a loving p...

Mary Ellen McCoy (Nevills) passed away peacefully July 26, 2026 at the age of 80. Born December 16, 1945 Chicago, IL. Graduated Oak Lawn Community High School. Her hobbies and pastimes included many c...

Bridget Mary “Bridie” McGowan (nee Lynch), age 95, passed away on July 24, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John Francis “Frank” McGowan, Sr.; loving mother of the late James, Thomas (Kathy), the late D...

Timothy Joseph Sheehan, age 71, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on July 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Eileen (née Grant) for 39 wonderful years. Loving f...

James C. Brennan passed peacefully on July 24, 2026, at the age of 57; born January 20, 1969, in Oak Lawn, James lived in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Jim was the beloved husband of Nancy, with whom he s...

Nicholas Aguinaga, 95, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. Born on July 25, 1930, in Ledyard, Iowa, he lived a life defined by hard work, craftsmanship, and unwavering devotion to his family. H...

Henry Reeves, a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully at home on July 20, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on November 8, 1925, in Eufala, Alabama, Henry lived a life marked by dedicat...

Virginia Elizabeth Samples was born November 3, 1944, to the union of Randall N. Samples Sr. and Etha C. Samples (Muggah), in Chicago, Illinois. Virginia , fondly know as "Virgie", completed elementa...

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life lived with boundless love and generosity, we mark the passing of Jeffrey Michael Schneider, affectionately known as "Jeff", on July 18, 2026, at his...

With heavy hearts and overflowing gratitude for a life well lived, we celebrate Ramona Jean Hamilton Dancer. A woman whose life was defined by devotion, generosity, and joy mixed with a little stubbor...

James D. Johnson, 98, of Hometown, Illinois, passed away at his home on July 17, 2026. James was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1928, to John and Jenny Johnson. He married Joan Kelly in 1950, and they...

Robert “Bobby” Nicholson, 67, died peacefully at Rainbow Hospice ARK after a lengthy illness. Bobby was a resident of Chalet Living and Rehab Facility where he appreciated the care and companionship o...

Charles J. Hildebrand, age 84, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026. Charles was the beloved husband of the late Patricia (née Fickett) Hildebrand, with whom he sh...

Susan Koudelka passed on July 17, 2026, at the age of 62, having been born on November 8, 1963.

Edna N. Hutton passed on July 15, 2026, at the age of 103; she was born February 17, 1923, and was a resident of Worth, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home &...

William "Bill" W. Lisowski, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2026, at the age of 74. Bill is the son of the late Zeno S. and Sophie A. (née Pniaczek) Lisowski; devote...

Margaret L Wilson passed on July 12, 2026, at the age of 70, born June 4, 1956, and was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. Margaret L. Wilson, lovingly known as Peggy or "Giggles," passed away on Jul...

Jean A. Nowobielski, nee Wojewodzki, age 96, of Oak Lawn, IL; beloved wife of the late Edward C. Nowobielski; loving mother of Joyce (Jeffrey) Lazzari and Roxanne Nowobielski-Ruiz; cherished grandmoth...

James Hellmann, 84, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Born on February 3, 1942, James lived a life defined by service, devotion to his family, and an unforgettable personality that left a lastin...

Henry T. Partyka, age 75, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Henry was the beloved son of the late Michael and Jadwiga Partyka. He was the loving brother of Ric...

Linda M. Klawitter passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents Phillip & Ruth McCarthy. She is survived by her husband Greg and many family members. Li...

Ronald Leonard Wagner Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived a life defined by service, dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitmen...

Susan J Koehne passed on July 3, 2026, at the age of 79, and was a resident of Peotone, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL on July 14...

Dawsie A. Gallagher (nee McNaughton) of Oak Lawn passed away July 4, 2026, at the age of 92. Dawsie was the beloved wife of the late Edward V. Gallagher; dearly beloved mother of Edward Archie, Andy ...