Obituaries
Daniel McCarthy
Aug 8, 2025
Daniel McCarthy, a beloved maintenance engineer with Local 399, passed away on August 8, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on April 5, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, Daniel was a man cherished for his loving and caring nature, always surrounded by friends and family who appreciated his humor and warmth.
A devoted husband to Karen McCarthy for 40 wonderful years,...
Howard N. Bloom
Aug 7, 2025
Howard N. Bloom, 85, of Chicago's Avondale neighborhood, formerly Wicker Park, passed away on August 7, 2025. Adored brother of Edward (Dana) and the late Andrew, Robert and Barbara. Cherished uncle of Fleurette, Roberta, Lee, Lidia, Sarah, Sandra, Andrea, Hadley, and James. Dear friend to many.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options in Schiller Park, Illinois.
Ulhas Keshavrao Pawar
Aug 7, 2025
Ulhas Keshavrao Pawar, 79, of Niles, passed away on August 7, 2025. Devoted husband of Ashlesha Ulhas Pawar for 45 years. Cherished father of Akshay Ulhas Pawar and Samiksha (Begil O Thomas) Ulhas Pawar. Adored grandfather of Vera Pawar Thomas. Dear brother of Suhas Keshavrao Pawar and Charuhas Keshavrao Pawar. Loved friend of many.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options in...
Donna J. Bakker
Aug 6, 2025
Donna J. Bakker, 66, of Lisle and formerly of Hinsdale, Elmhurst and Berwyn, passed away after a long illness August 6, 2025. She is survived by her loving brother Kenneth (Vicroria) Bakker; cherished aunts Jacqueline and Stephanie; and a host of treasured friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL
Gerald Wilson
Aug 6, 2025
Gerald Wilson was born on December 7, 1954, in Chicago. He passed away on August 6, 2025. Gerald enjoyed fishing and found great joy in spending time in nature.
He leaves behind his loving brothers, Ernest Wilson and his wife Pamela, and Henry Wilson and his wife Ava. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Henry Wilson and Ernestine Wilson. He will...
Romaine Marie Campise
Aug 6, 2025
Romaine Marie Campise, a cherished member of her community, passed away on August 6, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on November 11, 1938, in Amherst, Wisconsin, she was a beacon of compassion throughout her life.
Romaine was a talented quilter, a hobby that allowed her to express her creativity and share warmth with those around her. Her caring personality...
Joan Sliter
Aug 5, 2025
Joan Sliter, 86, of Evergreen Park, formerly of Chicago's Northside, after a long illness, passed away on August 5, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Glenn (2018). Adored mother of Don (Marilyn), Tim (Tammy) and Anita (Rudolph). Cherished "Mimi" of Kaitlyn, Matthew, Samantha, Jake, Brian and Alyssa. Great grandmother of Keegan, Lily and Gwendolyn. Dear sister of Steve and the...
James Earl Jackson
Aug 4, 2025
James Earl Jackson, 77, of Chicago's Rogers Park, North Lawndale and dear son of the late Thriblean Tate Jenkins and the late Mims Jackson passed away on August 4, 2025. Adored father of LaZarick Walker, the late LaTanja Walker and daughter-in-law Teressa Walker. Cherished grandfather of Regine, LaTanja, China, LaNesha, LaZarick Jr, and great grandfather of three girls and six...
Cynthia Louise Ewert
Aug 4, 2025
Cynthia Louise Ewert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on August 4, 2025, at the age of 68. She enjoyed a rewarding career as an elementary school teacher for 32 years, along with serving as an adjunct instructor at the College of Lake County and McHenry County College.
Cynthia cherished her time traveling, golfing, reading, and skiing, but her...
Claudiano P Coca Ballesteros
Aug 3, 2025
Con profundo amor y tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Claudiano Coca Ballesteros, quien partió el 3 de agosto de 2025 a los 69 años. Nació en Guayaquil, Ecuador, y pasó los últimos años de su vida en Schiller Park, Illinois, tras vivir por mucho tiempo en Chicago.
Claudiano fue esposo devoto de Araceli Delgado Guadarrama durante 29 años. Padre orgulloso de...
Edward James Swanstrom
Aug 2, 2025
Edward James Swanstrom. 73, of Chicago, Illinois, peacefully passed August 2, 2025. He is survived by his beloved wife Darryl Jill Swanstrom (née Bodnar) and a host of dear friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL
Maryann Vaughn
Aug 2, 2025
Maryann Vaughn, 67, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away August 2, 2025. She is survived by her former spouse Thomas Vaughn, loving daughter Rosemary (Donald) Kiskaden and son Thomas Vaughn; beloved grandchildren Leslie (Josh) Trimble, Summer (Cody) Mitchell Sears, Jessie (Paige) Mitchell, Amber Louise Mitchell, Leah Kiskaden and Landon Kiskaden; cherished great-grandchildren Gracie Robinson, Lane Trimble, Waylonn and Wayverly Sears; siblings...
Kimpeav Nem
Aug 1, 2025
Kimpeav Nem, 65, of Des Plaines formerly of Tacoma, WA, and born and raised in Siem Reap, Cambodia, after a brief illness passed away August 1st 2025. Loving father to Kimberly (Luis) Samayoa, Kimpeav "Tim" Nem Jr., Matthew New, and Lyka New. Dear LoLo of Ethan, Mateo and Ellie. Beloved brother of Sar Yoeung, Bunna Shaffer, Sattha Eap and Kolmau...
Bruce E. Barnes
Jul 31, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of Bruce Ernest Barnes’ passing on July 31, 2025. Bruce was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose generosity, humor, and unwavering love left a lasting mark on all who knew him.
Bruce most recently lived in Chicago, Illinois, to be close to his daughter Stephanie Barnes, her husband...
James Engel
Jul 31, 2025
James J. Engel, 60, of Rogers Park passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Jimmy was born and raised in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago.
A salt of the earth guy with a big heart. Always willing to help a friend. Loved his family, Chicago, the beaches, dogs and anything outdoors. Most of all, he was a loyal Cubs and...
Elaine Marie Valetti
Jul 31, 2025
Elaine Marie Valetti (née Boerio), 93, of Arlington Heights and formerly of Rockford, Illinois, peacefully passed away July 31, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Eugene A, Valetti. Loving mother of Cindy (Fred) Morgenthaler of Libertyville, Lisa (Greg) Primuth of Chicago, and Mark (Carmen) of Plano, Texas; dearest grandmother of Justin Morgenthaler, Lauren, Haley and Taylor Primuth, Anthony, Michael, Matthew...
Norbert Rendak
Jul 31, 2025
Norbert Rendak, 85, of Chicago's Jefferson Park, raised in Belmont Craigen, surrounded by his family entered into eternal life July 31st 2025. Beloved husband of Darlene for 64 years. Loving father of Cindy Sullivan, Mike Rendak and Candice Zilberbrand. Cherished grandfather of Kelly, Amanda, Katie, Tara, Tom and Chloe. "Great Pa" of Penny, Jackson, Brody, Remy, Mila, Leona, Violet and...
Deborah A. Ainley
Jul 29, 2025
Deborah (Debbie) A. Ainley
August 23, 1954 – July 29, 2025
Deborah (Debbie) A. Ainley, born on August 23, 1954, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025. Debbie was the beloved daughter of the late Robert G. and Mary Ann (née Amberg) Ainley.She was the proud and devoted mother of Jennifer Svejnoha (Roy), and a loving Nana to Emily Sindles (Travis) and...
Sonya M. Ruff
Jul 28, 2025
Sonya M. Ruff, 50, of Richton Park, Illinois, passed away July 28, 2025. She was a Spanish major in college and enjoyed exploring the language and culture. Sonya was a longtime employee for Walmart. Sonya is survived by her loving brother Jarius Ruff (Noemy) and sister Jocelyn Frierson (Famous).
Arrangements entrusted to Chicaoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, Illinois.
Janice Stafford
Jul 28, 2025
Janice Stafford, age 80, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Park Ridge, Illinois. She was born on February 26, 1945, in Winona, Minnesota, and formerly lived in Monterey and Winamac, Indiana.
Janice was married for 46 years to the late Edd Stafford. She was the proud mother of Laura Kupinski (David) and Michael Stafford (Shannon), and a loving grandmother to...
