Obituaries
Maria Ines Flores
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...
George Charles Hejny
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...
Colleen K. Pora
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...
Gaye A. Shoff
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...
Walter Joseph Schroeder Jr.
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...
Ruth Marion Hoyer
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.
Maria De La Luz Guzman
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.
Norma J. Schmit
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...
Mark Allen Zuhlke
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...
Robert F. Speciale
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...
Albert Leonard Matozzi
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...
David Thomas Knoebber
May 28, 2025
David (Dave) Thomas Knoebber – art educator, artist, gardener, husband, father, and friend to many in the Chicago and Galena Illinois, New Buffalo and Three Oaks Michigan, and Naples Florida communities, died on May 28, 2025 after a recurrence of melanoma.
Born in Galena, Illinois on August 14, 1936, David was the son of William and Elizabeth Knoebber, and younger brother...
Georgette Brokopp
May 20, 2025
Georgette Brokopp, nee Lozano, age 65 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of John G. Brokopp and cherished mother of Jonathan G. and Joshua W. Brokopp. Georgette worked as a nurse and enjoyed spending her time crafting and tending to her garden. Georgette began her health care career as an LPN and worked her way through school after marriage to become an...
Dalores A. Emeritz
May 19, 2025
Dalores A. Emeritz, age 102, of Wylie, TX, peacefully passed away on May 19, 2025. Born on April 10, 1923, she was a cherished daughter, sister, sister-in-law, niece, aunt and friend. She is survived by her lifelong friend and sister-in-law Mary Emeritz (nee Sepesy), nieces and nephews Judith Siwak (nee Emeritz), Eric Emeritz, Robert Emeritz, Colette (Rich) Siemrzuch, Christine (Steven)...
Amy Lynne Horvat
May 4, 2025
Amy Lynne Horvat nee Hilvert, 55 of La Grange Park, IL passed away at home with her son and daughter on May 4th, 2024. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 30, 1969, Amy graduated with a degree in Psychology from Elmhurst University this May. She spent many years as a dedicated human resources manager and director and was known for...
Athanasios H. "Tom" Georgalis
May 4, 2025
Athanasios H. “Tom” Georgalis, age 91 of Lombard. Beloved husband of Demetra (nee Haralambopoulos) Georgalis, loving father of Tina (Dan Zagajewski) Devereux and Harry (Paula Morris) Georgalis, cherished grandfather of Nicole (Matthew) Porter, Anthony (Aleks) Devereux, Deidra (Omar) Velgara, Tommy (Tara) Georgalis, Elaine Georgalis and great grandfather of Antonio Velgara and Angelo Velgara.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family...
Ellen Frances Ferone
April 25, 2025
Ellen Frances Ferone, nee Doutlick, age 74 of La Grange. Beloved wife of Ralph Ferone, loving mother of Ellen Stacy (Bill) McKenna and Sarah (Casey Liscum) Ferone, cherished grandmother of Alyssa McKenna, Natalie McKenna and Kier Liscum, dear sister of Edward Doutlick, Daniel (Mary Ellen) Doutlick and Dawn (Terry) Downs, fond aunt to many. Ellen will be remembered for her...
Denise A. Polerecky
April 24, 2025
Denise Ann Marie Polerecky née McEnerney, age 78 of Westchester, formerly of Brookfield, Cicero and Chicago passed away at her home on April 24, 2025. Denise graduated from St Mary High School in 1965, attended Morton College and was a long-time employee of Mid America Bank.
Beloved wife of the late Lud Polerecky, daughter of the late Anna and Denis McEnerney....
Daniel Robert Gribben
April 8, 2025
Daniel Robert Gribben, age 70 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn.
Daniel was born at Loretto Hospital in Chicago and raised in Berwyn, Illinois. He graduated from Morton West High School in 1972 and was an honor student in math and science. He played varsity football, basketball, baseball and track. He was part of the “Prep Football All-Star Team” in 1971 and...
Christopher M. George
March 25, 2025
Christopher M. George passed away March 25, 2025 surrounded by his family. Chris was a devoted husband to his wife Lorna for over fifty years and father to Andy (Loretta), Matt (Traci), Tom, Liz (Lester). He was an adoring grandfather to Cora, Luke, Penelope, Olivia and Ryan. He is also survived by his brother Jeff (Kerry) and was a friend...
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