Oak Lawn, IL Obituaries

Verina A. McNicholas passed on March 29, 2026, at the age of 87; Verina was born on May 10, 1938, and was a resident of Matteson, Illinois. Interment will take place at Fairmount Willow Hills Memor...

Jack D. Van Eck age 89, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Jack was the beloved husband of the late Audrey Van Eck (née Del Rosso); loving father to Wendy and Daniel Van Eck...

Thomas J. Long, age 71, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026. Beloved son of the late Jack A. and the late Mary Ellen (nee Scanlan) Long, Thomas was a devoted...

Thomas Byron Reeves, age 83, of Crete, IL passed on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at his home. Graveside services for the Air Force Veteran will be held at 11:00 am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20...

Joseph “Joe” Michael Takacs Jr., aged 69, of Hometown, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026 in his home. Born the youngest of two children on January 3, 1957 to Sarah (Scanlon) Takacs a...

Robert Fred Voltz, of Worth, Illinois, was born on November 25, 1960, and passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 65. Robert found his great happiness in the beauty of the outdoors. Enjoying qu...

Kenneth E. Brazda, age 81, of Oak Forest, IL; passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Beloved husband of Donna nee van Westrop and the late Marilyn E. nee Arnold; loving father of Jason (Theresa) Brazd...

Constance (Barbara) N. Kamberos of Oak Lawn, at rest March 20, 2026. Loving daughter of the late Nicholas and Panorea Kamberos. The loving sister of Jane (late Nicholas A.) Collias, Peter N. (Maria)...

Edna Norma Mosquera, 96, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, was born on March 16, 1930, in La Ceiba, Honduras, the daughter of Victor and Muriel Martinez. On August 9, 1962, she le...

Michael E. Altman, CFD, age 32, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Mickey was a devoted husband to Nora (nee Fiorella) and a proud and lovin...

Pamela Ayres Milchrist passed away March 8, 2026. Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, she spent 30 years teaching in the Kinesiology and Health Science Department at California State University, ...

Karen A. Mikrut, age 73, of Alsip, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Karen was a devoted partner, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend wh...

James Thomas Houlihan Jr., 79, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was born on August 7th, 1946, in Evergreen Park, IL., and passed away at home due to a sudden illn...

Fernando M. Munoz passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at the age of 81 years. He was born May 31, 1944, in San Juan De Los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Franco) of 61 yea...

Linda M Mayer passed on March 12, 2026, at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Robert and Judith Mayer. Loving sister of Jack (Kris) Mayer. Linda was a dedicated employee for 40 years at Nor...

Joan A. Sloan passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her devoted family on March 10, 2026, at the age of 87. Joan was the beloved wife of the late James L. Sloan. She was a loving and dev...

Darryl J. Cruse was born on July 11, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois, to Kenneth Robinson and the late Darla Cruse. He graduated from Hyde Park Academy in 2000 with honors and went on to attend college for...

Erie Jackson passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on February 17, 1945, she was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 ...

Augustina N. Xydakis (nee Mbavas) passed away on March 3, 2026, at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Nicholas A. Xydakis; loving mother of Terry, Evangeline (John) Stelter, Anthony (Karen) an...

Betty Lou Cullop passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 86. Betty Lou Cullop was a resident of Naperville, Illinois.

In Loving Memory of Lynn Budz February 18, 1961 – February 28, 2026 It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share the sudden passing of Lynn Budz ...

Consuelo Rodriguez passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 80.

Marlene H. Burica (nee Albrecht) age 94 of Hometown, IL born passed away on February 24, 2026. Beloved wife of the late John Burica; loving mother of Michael (Donna) Burica and Michele Federico; cher...

TJ Young entered life March 9, 1937, born to the union of Steve and Mary Young in Vance, Mississippi. He was one of five siblings and was preceded in death by his older brother James Lee Smith his si...

Mark Emil Vlaisavich, age 68, passed away on February 24, 2026. Born on June 26, 1957, to Emil and Joan (née Erdelan) Vlaisavich, Mark was a longtime resident of Orland Park, IL, and moved to Huntley,...

Susan M. Barry October 31, 1951 - February 23, 2026 Loving daughter of the late Kevin and Alice Bar...

Margaret M. Pimentel, beloved mother to Ashley, Benjamin and Laura. Second mother to Stephan. Loving Nana to Hope, Reginald, and Elijah. Survived by her two sisters Susan and Kathy and also her dea...

With heavy hearts and profound love, we announce the passing of Peter Jerry Glikis who departed this world on February 21, 2026, a remarkable man whose life was defined by service, generosity, faith, ...

With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of our beloved Tracey Renee Lakpa. She left this world on February 18, 2026, at the age of 29, leaving behind a void that can never be filled. Her de...

Kevin John Krizka passed suddenly on February 19, 2026, just weeks after celebrating his 76th birthday on February 1st. His passing has left a deep, aching silence in the hearts of all who loved him a...

Wade Harris Davis, born on December 21, 1946, passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Wade was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. A visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, locat...

Jose Luis Antonio P. del Rosario passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born on June 22, 1963. A visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, located at 4727 W 103rd St, Oa...

Nancy F. Zimny nee Hausman, age 83, of Oak Forest, IL; passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth S. Zimny; loving mother of Natalie (Craig) Martinez, Michael (Wendy) Zi...

Karen Lynn Strenge, resident of Alsip, IL, passed away on February 14, 2026 at the age of 77. She was born on February 16, 1948, in Oak Park, IL. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Joseph...

In Loving Memory of Sylvia Vazquez Sylvia Vazquez, 38, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away on February 12, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family and ...

Martha J. Pieler passed on February 12, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife of Martin Sr. fond sister of Rose, loving mother of Martin (Karen) Jr, Laura (Gerard) Pieler-Dicola and Lyn...

Timothy Bruce McCulloch, born on August 8, 1961, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 64. He is survived by his wife Coradell McCulloch, his daughter Tabatha McCulloch, by his sons Russell M...

Kathryn “Katie” E. Soraghan (née Powers), lovingly known as “Sweet Katie” to so many, passed away on February 8, 2026. A longtime resident of Chicago, IL and Oak Lawn, IL, Katie lived a life rooted in...

Janet Marilyn Jaekel (nee Schlichting) passed away on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, after living a full, joyful, and inspiring 96 years — a life defined by strength, faith, generosity, and a deep devo...

Vera V. Divinity was born on July 9, 1944, in Carpenter, Mississippi, to the late Clinton and Geneva Divinity. She peacefully transitioned from this life on February 6, 2026, in Munster Indiana. Ve...

Barbara E. Lordots nee Faherty, age 91, of Indian Head Park, IL; passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026. Beloved Wife of the late Jack Lordots; loving Mom of William Thomas Bull, Joseph Richard (Barba...

Patrick Anthony Benkowski was born on May 28, 1955, to Raymond and Veldie (Sokolowski) Benkowski. He enjoyed a happy childhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side, along with his sister Christine. Pat grew up...

Daniel William Wollenberg, age 72, of Beecher, IL; U.S. Air Force Veteran of Vietnam War; passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Loving dad of Karen (Dennis) Janjanin and the late Lisa Marie Wollenb...

Christine A. Williams (nee Skorcz), age 70, passed away on January 31, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1955, to the late John and Eileen Skorcz. Christine was the devoted and beloved wife of William ...

Jean Christine De Young Fischer, beloved wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on October 12, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois. Jean was preceded in d...

Lillian A. Philips, age 96, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Philips, and her dear sister, Arlene Pradun. She leaves to cherish ...

Stephanie Eha (nee Volmer) Depre, age 90, of Evergreen Park, IL; most loving spirit went to Heaven on the night of January 30, 2026, surrounded, as she always was, by her beloved family. In October ...

With faith in God’s eternal promise, we celebrate and remember the life of Patricia Pawloski, affectionately known as Pat, who was born on March 17, 1936, in the loving union of Brice and Ruby Rogers...

Katherine Coules nee Kotsiakos, age 97, of Orland Park, IL; beloved wife of the late Harry Coules; loving mother of the late James Coules and the late Kathy (Ben) O'Keefe; dearest mother-in-law of Jan...

Gloria “Luzy” Schleicher, a lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 75. She was born on April 16, 1950, and lived a life rooted in love for her family a...