Oak Lawn, IL Obituaries

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, ILL Howard was the beloved son Katie. As a young boy, his mother found a loving partner i...

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 ...

John J. Pitts, 87, avid fisherman, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor, and friend to many. Our father worked as a lead chemical operator at Universal Oil...

Janice Janiszewski (nee Woods) was born on September 25, 1948, and passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Janiszewski; parents, John and...

Richard J. "Rich" Secor, 79, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026. Born on January 5, 1947, Rich was the beloved son of the late Thomas and Dorothy Secor. He was also preceded in death by his brot...

Steven David Storck, age 63, of Indian Head Park, IL; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Loving dad of Jacob (Life partner Javier Rodriguez Jr.) Storck, Christopher Storck and Catherine...

Robert B. Peterson entered into eternal life on June 27, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Mary Peterson. Born on May 3, 1945, Robert was the son of the late Robert Peterson and Eilee...

Barbara L. Surchik (nee Ganzley) was born on November 3, 1942, and passed away on June 27, 2026. She married the love of her life, Tom Surchik, on November 23, 1963. Together they shared a lifetime o...

Albert Maurice "Mert" Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Born on November 29, 1938, in Webster City, Iowa, Albert lived a life defined by faith, family...

Ernesto Aguilar passed away at the age of 69, on June 24, 2026. He was born on May 11, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Felix and Maria (nee Monreal) Aguilar. He was an adored brother to, Maggie, Maria, and Da...

Sheila Mary Crotty nee Moran. Born October 2, 1941. Passed away June 22, 2026. Survived by her husband Patrick, children Patrick and Sheila Ann (Rick) Crotty-Kagan, grandchildren Sharron and Lia Kagan...

Sherry Roland passed away on June 22, 2026, after her long battle with cancer, at the age of 60. She is survived by her loving husband, Matthew Roland Sr., of 39 years. Sherry attended Charles Carro...

Roman E. Kazecki passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Roman was the devoted husband of Mary, his beloved wife of 51 years. Together they built a life centered on love, family, a...

Gerald R. Carstens, 87, passed away peacefully on June 13th, 2026. Born and raised in the Chicago area, he proudly served in the Army before becoming a civil engineer. He built a successful career an...

Jo Ann Ratkay (nee Mattingly) passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, at the age of 86. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Joseph, and her beloved daughter, Jenny. Their...

Kevin J. Joyce, 67, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on November 23, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, to Robert J....

Barbara Bilinski, age 84, of Alsip, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026. Barbara was born on October 3, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Bilinski Sr. and Bernice Bilinski. As the el...

Deborah Rita Eckstrom passed on June 7, 2026, at the age of 73, born on July 24, 1952 to the late Robert and Barbara Eckstrom; Loving sister of Bob Eckstrom and his wife, Cynthia; and the late Kennet...

Lila Lorraine Richey passed on June 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, US, on June 16, 2026, from 10:00 am to...

Mary Ellen Bozych March 15, 1954 – June 02, 2026 Mary Ellen Bozych, 72, Daughter of Roy R. and Helen Bozych of Oak Lawn, Illinois, pas...