Oak Lawn, IL Obituaries

Chester T. Gawron, age 91 of Worth, IL passed peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Beloved husband to the late Lillian Gawron; loving father of Dave (Marilyn) and James (Julia) Gawron; cherished g...

Lynn G. McAuliff passed away on April 22, 2026, at the age of 81; she was born on July 16, 1944, in Chicago, and resided in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South ...

Joan A. Negri, a devoted wife and mother, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 90. Her final days were spent surrounded by the family she cherished. Born on M...

James Albert Lilek passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 19, 2026. Cherished son of Babe and Al Lilek; dearest brother of Barbara (the late Ron) Miles, Robert (Susan), David (Jo Ann...

Mary Sue Powell, age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Mary Sue found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating lasting memories wi...

Clint O. Broadfield, age 59, of Evergreen Park, IL; passed on Friday, April 17, 2026. Beloved husband of Rosemary nee Galvan; devoted dad of Jonathan (Amber) Perfecto and Ashley (David) Covey; cherish...

Bernard J. Nolan passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the age of 96 years old. Bernard “Barney” Nolan was the oldest of four children born to Bernard F. and Josephine D. Nolan (nee Jankowski). He...

Craig “Big Country” Wilk passed away on April 16, 2026, after a courageous battle with colon and pancreatic cancer. He faced it the same way he lived his life-with strength, determination, and heart. ...

Frances Esther Maria Higgins, age 89, of Clermont, Florida, and formerly of Three Oaks, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She is survived by her loving daughter, Tricia Murphy. Franc...

Judith Ann Kluth passed away April 14, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and free-spirited adventure that will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Judy was the devoted wife of James...

Velva D Groszek passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 85. Velva lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. A Chapel Service will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, US...

James “JC” Carroll, age 72, passed away on April 13, 2026, after a years long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Jim’s sense of humor and love of gardening, music, and golf will be rem...

Giuseppe Di Brita, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1946, in Montefalcone di Val Fortore, Italy, a place he carried in his heart throughout his life. Giuse...

John L. Callaghan, 63, peacefully entered into rest on April 7, 2026, following an extended illness. As a South Side native, John always kept a special place in his heart for his Chicago neighborhood...

Shirley M. Heft, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026. She is survived by her loving children: Don Southard, Jr., Wendy (Bob) Morrissey and Kenneth Heft (Megan); beloved grandchil...

Debra E. Corrigan, 72, was born on November 19, 1953, and passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026. She will be remembered as a woman of honesty, warmth, and humor, whose steady presence and bright spi...

Thomas Earl Clayton passed on April 8, 2026, at the age of 88. Visitation will be held at Greater Love MB Church, 5720 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL on April 23, 2026, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed ...

Thomas Stoyias was born on June, 13, 1951and passed away on November 18, 2023. Noreen Stoyias was born on June 22, 1954 and passed away on February 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at Cha...

Mrs. Judith C. Rosenlund (née Furtta), age 80, of Oak Lawn, Illinois, suddenly passed away on April 8, 2026. Judy was born on June 13, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Mary Furtta (née Rod...

Velva D. Groszek, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away peacefully at Summerlin Hospital on April 2, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 2, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, ...

Susanne Houlihan, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in the hospital on April 9, 2026 after a sudden struggle with cancer. Born on F...

Nick R. Juarez, age 65 was born on August 16, 1960 in Gardena California and passed away on April 6, 2026. He was raised in Chicago then moved to Pompano Beach, Florida. He was the beloved son of the...

Jose Jesus Martinez, of Chicago, IL, age 95, passed on April 8, 2026. Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 4:00 pm to...

Mary Frances (Fishburne) Gast, a beloved mother, grandmo...

Carl L Tascone Sr., age 92, passed on April 7, 2026; born July 15, 1933, he was a resident of Worth, Illinois. Visitation will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home & Cemetery, 11333 So...

Katherine Paladin Rossetti, age 92, of Chicago, IL; passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Henry Rossetti and the late Harold Armstrong; loving mother of Valorie Long, the la...

Ronald, age 76, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1949, in Blue Island, Illinois. Ron grew up in Blue Island and graduated from Eisenhower High School, where he formed ma...

In Loving Memory of Gladys Collins Gladys Collins, born Gladys Sabrosky on August 7, 1926, in Killdeer, North Dakota, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and devotion ...

Geraldine H. Bogdan, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Born on August 14, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, Geraldine was known for her vibrant spirit and love of connection. A true social bu...

James “Jimmy” was born on September 19, 1975, and passed away on April 2, 2026. Jimmy graduated from Stagg High School and lived a life full of kindness, connection, and simple joys. Born with speci...

Dianne M Thoms (Krusenoski) May 4th, 1959 – April 1st, 2026 Dianne peacefully passed away on April 1st, 2026. Born in Blue Island IL, Dianne attended school in Calumet. She loved playing and watchin...

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, passed away at home due to a sudden illness on March 14, 2026. Born on August 7th, 1946, in Evergr...

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...