Oak Lawn, IL Obituaries

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 Ly...

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 Russel...

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 M Jaekel, born on May 28, 1929, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 96. Janet was a resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of the Transfigur...

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...

John H. Sharkey Jr., born February 27, 1956, passed peacefully on January 25, 2026. John was the son of John and Mary L. Sharkey and Margaret Lampley-Sharkey. He graduated from Momence High School wi...

Eleanor Frances (Green) Tripam, 90, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 26, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on February 23, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Eleanor lived a life filled with family an...

Carole E. Martens, age 78, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 19, at her home in Oak Lawn. Carole was born on April 5, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, to Calvin and Esther (Weissfuss) M...

Robert C. Martens, age 72, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 19, at his home in Oak Lawn. Bob was born on March 3, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, to Calvin and Esther (Weissfuss) Mart...

Florence Harriet (Emery) Tringl, age 92, of Palos Heights, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Elevate Care, where she lived. Florence was born on August 3, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to ...

Marie Fiermonte, 87, passed away on January 21, 2026. Beloved Daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie, nee Guiliano. Loving Sister of Angeline, and the late Nick (Therese) Ciaglia, Lucille (the late Fr...

Zella Mae's services will be livestreamed on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Please click on the link or copy and paste the link into a Chrome browser to watch the service. http://www.asimplestreaming...

Pozell McElroy, age 82, of Chicago, IL; passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Gladys nee McIntosh; loving dad of Derrick Police Capt. of Johns Creek, GA (Kymber) Wilson,...

Charles Athié was born in St. Louis in 1930, at the old City Hospital. His family moved to Mexico City shortly after, and he lived there until he and his family returned to St. Louis when he was a tee...

Karen A. Russo, born on December 9, 1943, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 82. She was a resident of Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Mary Alice Gibson, born on January 27, 1930, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 95. She was a resident of South Holland, Illinois. A visitation will be held at Martin Temple AME Zion Chur...

Mark "McDee" Doherty, 54, passed away on January 15, 2026. Beloved Son of the late Vincent Eugene and Joan Beverly, nee Bandemer. Loving Brother of Brian A., Scott J., Keith M. (Paula), and Kathleen E...

Arleane Johnson, born on January 6, 1937, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, passed away on January 14, 2026, at the age of 89. In Loving Memory of: Arleane Johnson was born January 6, 1937, to the late...

Linda Kathleen Brown, nee Smith, 53, passed away on January 12, 2026. Beloved Wife of Antwon for a loving 11 years. Dear Daughter of Eleanor, nee Hannon, and the late Don Smith. Loving Sister of Laura...

Kevin Michael McBrien Sr., age 53, of Chicago, IL; passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025; loving dad of Kevin Jr. (Fiance Taylor) McBrien, Anthony McBrien and Vincent McBrien; cherished papa of Ari...

Ann's service will be livestreamed on Saturday, January 17th, please click on the link or copy and paste the link into a chrome browser to view services.www.asimplestreaming.com/atcostello Ann T. ...

Judith Marie Blake passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 83. Judith was the daughter of the late Walter and Marie Butryn. Loving Wife of Richard Blake for 65 years; Loving Mother of Laura (A...

With profound sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Emily L. Paternostro, who left this world unexpectedly on January 9, 2026. A woman of deep love, strength, and kindness, Emily was fo...

William Simms, aged 83, passed away on January 6, 2026. Born on June 26, 1942. Beloved husband of Deborah Simms nee Muth; Cherished father of Kathy (Jeff) Klawitter, Gary (Julie) Lopez, Cynthia Simms,...

Daniel J. Distel, 79, passed away on January 6, 2026. Army Veteran of Vietnam War. Beloved Husband of Anna, nee Racky, for a loving 52 years. Devoted Father of Jennifer (William Murfree), Matthew (Ama...

Margaret (Peggy) Anne Doyle, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, following a long battle with dementia. She was born on January 1, 1934. Peggy and her husband, John Doyle, Sr., celebrat...

Patricia L. Kollereb, nee Styler, age 64; of Palos Heights, IL; passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Precious wife of James Kollereb; devoted mother of James C. Kollereb and Madison Marie Kollere...

Rachel Nwahunna Nwaogwugwu was a groundbreaking pioneer of the Nigerian Igbo community in Chicago. She was also a Lolo, which is a respected, traditional title for the first wife of a chief, essential...

Patricia (Patty) Ennis, 71, of Oak Lawn IL, died December 30, 2025, at her home. Her quick wit, feisty spirit and unbounding love will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Patty was born on Oc...

Andre Jerome Jackson, age 83 of South Holland Illinois, passed away on December 25, 2025. A beloved husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, great grandfather, dear brother and fond uncle. ...

William Johnsen was born on January 26, 1938 and passed away on December 30, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted spouse of June (Abbenga) for 68 wonderful years, a partnershi...

Charles A Follkie, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Elmhurst, IL. Charles was born on January 6, 1943, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Douglas and Katherine Follkie. He grew up in Sh...

Wayne C. Volk, age 60. Beloved son of William L. Volk and the late Elaine A. Volk. Loving brother of Mark (Donna) Volk, and Susan Volk. Proud uncle of Kelly, Christopher, and Shannon Volk, and Brandon...

Annie Lee Redmond - Nsiah, was born on February 16, 1944 in Lexington, Mississippi to Dora Howard and William Redmond. She was the second oldest of six children. In the summer of 1962, Annie married ...

Judith Catherine Holt Galvin, 80, of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at home on December 26th. Born on November 20th, 1945 in Chicago, Judith was the beloved daughter of Clarence and Katherin...

Alice M. Dumire passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Richard Dumire, who preceded her in death. Alice leaves behind a loving family who will che...

Wesley W. Pierce, age 65 of Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 42 years to Cathy (Bochenski); devoted father of Ashley Thomasina (Grant) Madden; loving son of the late Joseph and Shirley (Novak) Pie...

Heather Belle Deyo, nee Coyle, age 84, of Worth, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Heather was born on May 30, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Julie Coy...