Obituaries

February 10, 2025

Roger John Campa, age 83 of Berwyn, United States Air Force Veteran.  Beloved husband of the late Norma Ann nee Tosi,  loving father of Leanna Grogan, Christian Campa, Eric Campa, Peter Campa, Lara Campa, Paul Campa and Anna Piscopo, cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 9.    

February 4, 2025

Lynne L. Barnes nee Linzey, age 85, of Western Springs. Beloved wife of John J. “Jay” Barnes, loving mother of Robin Barnes, Kristie (Yoav) Yaakoby, Heather Mellor and Peter Barnes, cherished grandmother of Nicolas Vostal, Jordan Yaakoby, Noa Yaakoby, Ben Yaakoby, Kyle Mellor, Kameryn Mellor, Talia Yaakoby, Kensley Mellor, Aiden Barnes, Henry Barnes and Karli Mellor, dear sister of Ted...

January 25, 2025

Steven Wilson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 74. Dear son of the late Stanley and Patricia Wilson. Devoted husband of 53 years to Susan Wilson and loving father to Brian (Emily) Wilson, Beth (Dustin) Thacker, and Brett (Torre) Wilson. Cherished and proud grandfather to Wilson Thacker, Kallan Thacker, Lucy Wilson, Graham Wilson...

January 18, 2025

Andrew Desmond Deakyne, age 76 of Princeton, formerly of Chicago.  Beloved husband of Betty Deaknye nee Beal.    

January 3, 2025

Frances R. Feyereisen nee Settepani, age 94 of Wood Dale. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Feyereisen, loving mother of Randall (late Deborah) Feyereisen, Ronald (late Karen) Feyereisen and Leeann Kachourobos, adored grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 3, cherished daughter of the late Salvatore and the late Mildred (nee Demeo) Settepani, dear sister of Sue, Rose and Joann. 

January 3, 2025

Franco Bustos, age 65 of Lyons. Beloved husband of Gloria Bustos-Salgado, loving father of Joel (Zoraida) Bustos, Yuri (Jose Santos) Bustos, Nancy (Timothy) Donahue and Eduardo Bustos, cherished grandfather of Julian Rodriguez, Julian Mariscal, Victoria Bustos, Joel Jr. Bustos, Christian Santos and Nicholas Santos. 

January 2, 2025

With immense love and heavy hearts, we remember the life of Logan Joseph Perez, who passed away on January 2, 2025, at just four years old. In his short but profoundly meaningful time with us, Logan brought boundless joy, light, and laughter to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Logan was the beloved son of Joseph and Vanessa...

December 31, 2024

Katherina "Kay" Radocha was born on April 9, 1931. She enjoyed a happy childhood in Berwyn with her three sisters Ann, Hermine and Frances. Katherina was the youngest, giving her the nickname “Babe”. 

Kay met her husband, James "Jim", at a bowling league for Ceco Steel, where they were both employed. They married and moved to Brookfield to raise a family....

December 22, 2024

Sheri Lynn Trent (nee Tomaszkiewicz), age 70 of Lyons. Cherished daughter of Lucia (nee Novakovich) and the late Richard Tomaszkiewicz, loving sister of Richelle (Gary) Schuenemann, Richard (Lauren) Tomaszkiewicz and Luci (Ray) Kasiorek, fond aunt of Christopher Tomaszkiewicz, Ellery (Alex) Woodworth and Danny Kasiorek, caring mother to her beloved pets, Angel, Pandora, Annie, Little Bits, Merlin and Munchin.  

Today our...

December 20, 2024

Edward Charles Wambay, age 79 of Phillips, Wisconsin formerly of Brookfield, IL Beloved husband of the late Karen Jean (nee Pigoni) Wambay, loving father of Edward M. Wambay and Mark E. (Shannon) Wambay, cherished grandfather of Finnegan Edward Patrick Wambay, dear brother of Michael (Trudy) Wambay and brother-in-law of of Perry and Sheila Pigoni and Pam and Jon Cavanagh, fond...

December 19, 2024

December 10, 2024

Paul Joseph Straka, age 85 of Lyons, formerly of Riverside. Beloved husband of Penelope, nee Nichols, Straka, loving father of Paul Christopher (Debra James) Straka, Stephen (late Ella) Straka, Philip (Joane) Straka and Peter (Christine) Straka, cherished grandfather of Lydia, Anastasia, Paul, Charles, Emily, Samantha, Evan, Jennifer (Jon), Erin (Joshua), Eugenia (Arkady) Grenader and great grandfather of 8, dear brother...

December 5, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Vohasek, age 62 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Christine, nee Phillips, loving father of Thomas (Vinny Scalice), cherished son-in-law of Rena Phillips, dear brother of Edward Vohasek, Donna (Mark) Sukacz, Terrence (Virginia) Vohasek, Daniel (Abby) Vohasek and Patricia (Mark) Gaber, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

December 4, 2024

Barbara A.Wiseman, aka Mazoo, age 80, of Indian Head Park. Loving mother of Robert (Nancy) Wiseman and Jennifer Wiseman, cherished daughter of the late Robert and late Sarah (nee Steeley) Dennis. Dear sister of the late Jean Steeley, Ruby Sumner and Buddy Wiseman. Aunt and great-aunt to many. Devoted granny to Jack. 

Pretty woman, don’t walk on by.. 

Pretty woman, don’t make...

November 19, 2024

John A. Oaks, age 90 of Lyons, formerly of Brookfield, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Collins) Oaks, Loving father of John Oaks and Charles Oaks. 

John was a former Village of Brookfield employee, sheet metal worker, an avid New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed watching Western Movies. 

Interment with Military Honors at Abraham...

November 7, 2024

Carole Wayne Wilga nee Behrendt, age 82 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard M. “Dick” Wilga and the late Emery Andrew Mingo II, loving mother of the late Emery Andrew III (Shelley) Mingo and the late Lester Adam Mingo, cherished grandmother of Adam Mingo, Steven (Monica) Mingo, Samantha (late Christopher) Navarre and great-grandmother of Emery Mingo IV, Addison...

October 27, 2024

Gene A. Casias, age 76 originally from Monte Vista, CO. A devoted family man and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Born on May 27, 1948, Gene spent his life working hard, showing dedication to everything he did. Known for his joyful spirit, he was a man who loved singing his favorite oldies, dancing around, and rooting...

October 24, 2024

Carmen G. Donelson, nee Goranson, age 89 of Joliet, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William Donelson, loving mother of Kim (Douglas) Kent and the late David William Donelson, cherished grandmother of Daniel Kent and Jennifer Kent.

October 17, 2024

 Roger Clegg, 62, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by family after bravely battling multiple cancer diagnoses.

Roger was born on March 11, 1962, in Oak Park to Don and Ruth Clegg. He attended St. Frances of Rome Catholic School and Fenwick High School, and later studied Business Administration at Morton College (Class of 1982) and...

October 10, 2024

Robert M. Maher Jr., age 53 of Chicago. Loving father of Donna Hope, cherished son of the late Robert M. Sr. and the late Bridget (nee Luethje) Maher, dear brother of Peter Maher, Brian (Sarah) Maher and Kathleen (Sean) Krigsholm, fond uncle of Brian Jr., Debbie, Danny, Meghan, Bridget and Sean Jr. 

Memorial Donations to the family would be appreciated. See...