Obituaries

June 4, 2025

Mark Allen Zuhlke, 73, of Westchester, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Mark was a devoted & loving husband to his wife of 54 years, Denise (Price); a proud & supportive father to his three children and one son-in-law, Danielle Zuhlke-Smith (Michael Smith), Jessica Zuhlke, and Matthew Zuhlke; and an affectionate & doting Papa...

September 7, 2025

Alice Jean Lorentz, nee Svoboda, age 89 of North Riverside. Beloved daughter of the late Alvin and the late Adelaide (nee Beranek) Svoboda, loving mother of Christopher Lorentz, Jennifer (late Sonny) Schroeder and the late Laura (Jozsef) Rosko, cherished grandmother of Christopher Lorentz, Gina Scharle, Jacqueline Hilti, Cara Melbou, Brian (Kate) Gregg, Nicholas Schroeder, Claire Schroeder and great grandmother of...

September 4, 2025

Suzette L. Galick, nee Mulvey, age 75 of North Riverside. Beloved mother of Anthony Piraino, Angela Galick and the late Daniel Piraino, loving sister of Denise Lea (Frank O. Jr.) Wood and Daniel Alan (Fina) Mulvey, fond aunt of Scott Christopher (Angela) Wood, Kayelyn (Kevin) Fox and great aunt of Riley Fox.

Memorial contributions would be appreciated to:American Gastroenterological Association4930 Del...

August 25, 2025

Stanley C. Sobyra, 68, of Brookfield, IL, passed away peacefully on August 25th, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Stanley was the son of Valentine Allison (Capek) and Stanley A. Sobyra. He grew up with two siblings, Deborah and George Sobyra, and from an early age carried with him a strong work ethic and a gift...

September 5, 2025

John “Hondo” Hernandez, age 80 of Naperville, formerly of Brookfield. Cherished son of the late Louis Sr. and the late Lucille (nee Martinez) Hernandez, loving brother of Debbie (Mike) Matozzi, Nancy (Dave) LaFrancis, Art (Jackie) Hernandez, Bob (Maureen) Hernandez, Carol Hernandez, Vicki Suddreth, Marge (late Norbert) Murray and the late Susan (Dean) Pederson, Frank (Maureen) Hernandez, Tom (Myra) Hernandez, Bette...

September 1, 2025

Roberto Fabian "Pun", beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and amazing genuine friend. Roberto, 41, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering devotion. Roberto was a loving devoted husband to his wife Mayela Ramirez, with whom he shared a beautiful life with countless memories. An incredibly proud "Super Dad" to...

August 31, 2025

Paula A. Brown, nee Stuart, age 78 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Kevin Brown, loving mother of Cynthia Young, cherished grandmother of Chris Young and Dustin Young, great grandmother of Heaven Young, Tyler Young and the late Cody Young.



In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Greater Chicago Ferret Association would be appreciated.

August 20, 2025

August 9, 2025

William H. Davies Jr., age 72 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Sandra Davies, nee Reisser, loving father of William H. Davies III and Jacob Davies.

August 5, 2025

Richard Matiya, age 80 of Westchester. Beloved husband of the late Judith nee Piekarski, loving father of Donna Matiya and John (Maria) Matiya, dear brother and fond uncle to many.

July 28, 2025

Maria Ines Flores, age 86 of Puerto Rico. Beloved wife of Francisco Gonzalez and the late Eugenio Borges, loving mother of Jose (Rebecca) Borges and the late Hector Borges, cherished abuela of Jacqueline (Randy) Palmer, Natalie (Sean) O’Brien, Clayton Borges, Joshua Borges, the late Joey Borges and great-abuela of Mason, Cameron and Dylan Palmer and Mia, Joey, Natalia and Luca...

July 26, 2025

George Charles Hejny, age 83 of Lyons died July 26, 2025. George worked as a Bakers Assistant, later as a Truck Mechanic and then a caregiver to his mother, Louise. Born August 31, 1941, he was the beloved son of the late George Charles and late Louise (nee Cythamal) Hejny, loving brother of Sheryl (late Anthony) Jedovnicky, dear uncle of...

July 18, 2025

Colleen K. Pora, nee Curran, age 83 of Palos Heights. Loving mother of Trisha (Jim) Raetz, Raymond (Lesli) Pora, Catherine Phillips, Jacqueline Pora and the late Michael Pora, cherished grandmother of JT (Kim) Pora, Kim Bakutis, Joey Kashark, RJ Pora, Olivia Pora , the late Isabel Pora and great-grandmother of Caleb Pora, dear sister of Katie Petreikis, late Mary Petreikis...

July 15, 2025

Gaye A. Shoff , nee Rendleman, age 77 of Romeoville, formerly of Southern California. Beloved wife of Ronald E. Shoff, loving mother of Madelyne Pollinger, stepmother of Kelly Shoff, Rene Moyer, Keith Shoff and David Shoff, cherished step-grandmother of Alex Brewer, Ethan Brewer, Charles Moyer, Jack Moyer, Elle Moyer, Alex Shoff, Clover Shoff and Kenton Shoff, dear sister of Mona...

June 22, 2025

Walter J. Schroeder Jr., affectionately known as “Sonny” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at his home on June 22, 2025. He was, and always will be, surrounded by the enduring love of those closest to him.

Sonny was an enthusiastic participant in several fantasy football leagues, where he shared laughter and camaraderie with friends and family. Before becoming...

June 13, 2025

Ruth Marion Hoyer, nee Khamis, age 93 of Westchester, formerly of Berwyn.  Beloved wife of the late Nic Hoyer, dear sister of Joseph Khamis, Edwin Roedell and Hank Roedell, cherished aunt of Linda (Donald) Sykora, Lisa (Ron) Knoll and Robert Roedell. 

June 13, 2025

Maria De La Luz Guzman, nee Morales, age 79 of Plainfield, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Rafael Guzman, loving mother of Eva Guzman, Carolina (Jubenal) Arriaga, Adan (Claudia) Guzman, Jose Guzman, Miguel Guzman, Gustavo (Bibiana) Guzman, Rafael Guzman, Jesus (Tatiana) Guzman, Jaime Guzman, Isabel Guzman and Sandy Guzman, cherished grandmother of many.

June 8, 2025

Norma Schmit, 101-years-old of Seminole Florida passed away peacefully at home on June 8 2025, having lived a long happy life.

Norma was born in Charleston, West Virginia to Emile and Gennie Michaux and grew up in Chicago IL with her parents and older siblings Irene and Marguerite.

Norma married John Schmit in 1949 and raised four children in Brookfield IL. Norma...

June 2, 2025

Robert F. Speciale, age 95 of Stickney. U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Lucy A. Speciale (nee Zvolanek), loving father of Anthony J. “Tony” (Rita) Speciale, Thomas F. “Tom” Speciale and Susan M. “Sue” (Robert J.) Senese, cherished grandfather of Robert J. Senese, Matthew T. (Gina) Senese, Brittni S. (Luis) Calderon, Patty Hume, Alyssa Meservey and great grandfather...

June 2, 2025

Albert Leonard Matozzi, age 94 of Lyons, formerly of LaGrange Park and Chicago. U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine Irene (nee Naessens) Matozzi, loving father of Michael (Debra) Matozzi, Steven (Donna) Matozzi and Albert Matozzi, cherished grandfather of Michelina Matozzi, Michael Matozzi Jr. and Anthony Matozzi, dear brother of the late Nicholas Matozzi, fond uncle...