Roberta A. Kraemer
, Illinois
With heavy hearts and profound love we announce the passing of our beloved mother Roberta Kraemer 65 who peacefully left us on May 15 2026. Born on August 31 1960 in Burbank IL to James and Loretta Dreyer. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed for her warmth her unwavering strength and the endless love she gave to her family. She is survived by Matthew Angela Shea and Vivian Herrmann. All services are pending. Arrangements entrusted by Andrew J. McGann Sons Funeral Home 773 7837700. When you optout your preferences are applied on a browser and device basis and you will need to set your preferences for each browser and device you use to access our website. If you clear the Cookies on your device or browser you may need to set your Cookies preference again. Cookieenabled optout signals may not be effective if you…
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Donald Joseph Wall
, Illinois
He and his beloved wife Sally Wall were together for 48 wonderful years and built a life centered around love family and unwavering support for those around them. He was a devoted father to his two children Emily and Elliott and a proud grandfather to four grandchildren. Elliott and his wife Angii share three children together and Emily and her husband Keith share one child. He was truly the foundation of the family someone who always took care of everyone around him and made sure his loved ones felt supported safe and deeply loved. His presence brought strength and comfort to so many and his absence leaves an immeasurable void in all of our hearts. He loved family vacations especially trips to Hawaii where he could relax with a mai tai in hand surrounded by the people he loved most. Those memories will be cherished forever. He will be remembered…
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Phyllis M. Gruchot
, Illinois
A Morning Visitation will be held on May 23 2026 from 900 a.m. to 1030 a.m. at Andrew J. McGann Sons Funeral Home 10727 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago IL 60655. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow from 1100 a.m. to 1200 p.m. at St. Linus Catholic Church 10300 Lawler Ave. Oak Lawn IL 60453. Committal services will then take place from 1245 p.m. to 100 p.m. at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum Justice IL 60458. When you optout your preferences are applied on a browser and device basis and you will need to set your preferences for each browser and device you use to access our website. If you clear the Cookies on your device or browser you may need to set your Cookies preference again. Cookieenabled optout signals may not be effective if you block or clear Cookies.
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Jose Victor Hernandez
, Illinois
It is with profound sadness that we mourn the unexpected passing of Jose Victor Hernandez on Saturday May 9 2026. He was the beloved son of Jose C. and Elena S. Hernandez Jr. Devoted father to his darling daughter Eleanore 8220 Ella8221... The family of Jose Victor Hernandez created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories. Family and friends will meet at St. Daniel the Prophet Church on Wednesday May 20 2026 for a 10 AM Mass. Please plan on arriving at the Church by 945 AM.
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Stephanie "Taffi" Ptaszkowski
, Illinois
Stephanie E. 8220 Taffi 8220 Ptaszkowski passed away peacefully early Sunday morning May 10 2026. She was the loving mother of Tamara Timothy McHugh and Todd Nicole Ptaszkowski. Cherished Nana to Kyle Hayley McHugh Kaden McHugh... The family of Stephanie "Taffi" Ptaszkowski created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.
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Mary Burdine
, Illinois
We regretfully announce the passing of Ms.Mary Dean Burdine. Please send prayers of healing continued support strength and love for the family during this difficult time and in the future to come. On behalf of The Katrina S. Bates Funeral Home we would like to thank the Burdine family for entrusting us with your loved one.
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Madie Dean
, Illinois
We regretfully announce the passing of Mrs. Madie Bell Dean . Please send prayers of healing continued support strength and love for the family during this difficult time and in the future to come. On behalf of The Katrina S. Bates Funeral Home we would like to thank the Dean family for entrusting us with your loved one. Madie Bell Dean was born in Iuka Mississippi on February 2 1935 to the late Calvin Sr. and Annie Hodges. Madie was affectionately known as Mom to her family and friends. She married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life the late Alvando Dean Sr. on September 14 1957. To this union three children were born Alvando Dean Jr. Gwendolyn DeanGreen and the late Arlene DeanWilliams. Madie was a homemaker selftaught seamstress and excellent cook. She was a mother not only to her three children but also to countless…
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Helena Maka
, Illinois
HELENA MAKA, (nee Rusin), beloved wife of the late Jozef Maka; loving mother of Stanislaw (Maria) Maka, Katarzyna Maka (late Sylvester Biegala) and late Jan (Jozefa) Maka; cherished grandmother of Sylvia (Pawel) Cudzich, Gabriela Maka, Natalie (Jeff) Petrick and Krzysztof Maka; great grandmother of Julia, Lukasz, Maciej, Oliwia Cudzich and Dominik Petrick; devoted daughter of the late Maria (nee Jedrol) and the late Jan Rusin; dearest sister of Maria (late Juro) Grygarova, late Jozefa (late Stanislaw) Panszczyk, late Bronislaw (Maria) Rusin and the late Jozef Rusin; dear aunt of many.Visitation Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2-7 p.m. at Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. 8999 Archer Avenue, Willow Springs. Funeral Monday, May 18, 2026, 8:45 a.m. from the funeral home to the Church of Saint Albert the Great, Burbank, Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice.This obituary, is the original, written obituary and was posted first on www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com. Any other obituaries of…
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Brian K. Ratulowski
, Illinois
Brian K. Ratulowski age 64 late of Posen, IL. Beloved Husband of Donna (nee Granata) Ratulowski. Loving father of Nicole (Matt) Wills & Brian E. (Heather) Ratulowski and “Dad” to Kate Nicely. Proud Papa of Patrick, Chloe, Matthew, Brian, Brayden, Aubrey and Bella. Devoted son of the late Edward and Audrey Ratulowski. Dear brother of Linda, Bernadette, Michael, Katherine, Robert, the late John and the late Edward. Loving son-in-law of Roberta Windsor and brother-in-law of Joshua Windsor. Brian was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved family, fishing, Chicago Sports, Harleys and scary movies. Visitation Wednesday 5/20/26 at the Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St. Midlothian, IL 2:00 PM until time of Funeral Service at 7:00 PM.
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Patricia Ann Geist
, Illinois
May 13, 2026
Patricia Ann Geist, age 87, of Midlothian passed away May 14, 2026.Beloved wife of John Geist; loving mother of Michael (Mary) Geist and the late Daniel Geist; proud grandmother of Melissa, Joseph, Sarah, and Liam Geist; great-grandmother of 5; caring sister of 11; aunt and friend of many.Patricia was an animal lover, especially her beloved Westies (West highland White Terriers). She loved her family and cherished time spent with her grandchildren.In lieu of flowers, memorials to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital are appreciated.Visitation Tuesday May 19, 2026, from 3 - 8 PM at Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St. Midlothian, IL 60445. Funeral Wednesday May 20, 2026, 10:30 AM Prayer Service at the funeral home going to St. Christopher Church - St. Augustine Parish for 11 AM Funeral Mass. Interment St. Benedict Cemetery. www.hickeyfuneral.com
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Jeremy A. Halsey
, Illinois
May 10, 2026
Jeremy A. Halsey, age 43, of Joliet passed away May 11, 2026. Loving father of Abigail and Amelia Halsey; dear brother of Tracy (Shane) Swanson; and beloved son of the late Cindy (nee Martino) and Darrall Halsey; caring nephew, uncle, and friend to many. Visitation Saturday May 16, 2026, from 1 PM until Funeral Service 3 PM at Hickey Memorial Chapel 4201 W. 147th St Midlothian, IL 60445. www.hickeyfuneral.com
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Patricia A. Clark
, Illinois
May 13, 2026
Patricia A. Clark, age 84, of Midlothian passed away May 14, 2026.Loving mother of Cindy (Joe) Powers, Pam (John) Marshall, and Nikki (Brian) Walworth; proud grandmother of Jakob Powers, Dominick Marshall, Delaney Powers, and Georgia Marshall; dear sister of Diane (Tom) Owens; and friend to many.Patricia loved the outdoors and especially treasured camping trips in Colorado. She enjoyed playing Uno, watching game shows, and listening to Elvis. Above all else, she deeply cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren.Memorials in Patricia’s name can be made to Alzheimer's Association.Funeral Services Private. www.hickeyfuneral.com
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Karen M. Tobuch
, Illinois
Karen M. Tobuch, age 69, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Shewas born on July 31, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Walter and Irene Drobick. Karen was the beloved sisterof the late William Drobick (Joni) and Jeffrey Drobick (Marlene). She was also a loving aunt to manynieces and nephews. Karen is now reunited in Eternal Rest with her parents and brother William.Karen married the love of her life, Thomas J. Tobuch, on Saturday, October 22, 1977, at St. LawrenceO’Toole Parish in Matteson, Illinois.In her younger years, Karen worked at Gately’s Department Store, where she met Tom in 1973. She laterworked for Interstate National Insurance in Chicago. Karen and Tom began their married life in BlueIsland before making homes in Dolton and later Midlothian, Illinois, where they resided for more than30 years.Karen and Tom shared a love for collectibles and antiques. Karen especially cherished angels…
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Pearlie Ward
, Illinois
Pearlie Mae Ward age 71 at rest May 14 2026. Memorial Gathering and Visitation on Thursday May 21 2026 from 300 800 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home 3117 S. Oak Park Avenue in Berwyn. Cremation private.
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Raymond Petter Jr.
, Illinois
Raymond H. Petter Jr. age 90 US Army Veteran Retired Fire Captain Oak Brook Fire Department also former Forest View Fire Department Firefighter at rest May 17 2026. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Strnad Loving father Dear Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Visitation on Saturday May 23 2026 from 400 800 p.m. at The Tower Home for Funerals 4007 Joliet Avenue in Lyons IL. Services to also be held that evening at the funeral home. Full obituary will be available tomorrow. In lieu of flowers contributions to Rays favorite charities Zion Lutheran Church in Lyons IL and Brookfield Zoo would be greatly appreciated.
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Jose Herrera
, Illinois
I am home in Heaven dear ones Oh so happy and so bright There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All pain and grief is over Every restless tossing passed I am now at peace forever. Safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you So you must not idly stand Do it now while life remains You shall rest in Jesus land. When that work is all completed He will gently call you Home Oh the rapture of that meeting Oh the joy to see you come
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Amruth Maddela
, Illinois
Amruth Maddela at rest May 13 2026. Services on Saturday May 16 2026. Visitation 910 a.m. with Funeral Service from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at India Mission Telugu United Methodist Church 1049 S. Euclid Avenue Oak Park IL. 60304. Interment following services at Forest Home Cemetery Forest Park IL. 60130
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June Kutak
, Illinois
On May 6 2026 the Lord welcomed home June Kutak who passed peacefully and naturally after a life dedicated to motherhood family and service to others. June lived a life centered around people. She was naturally drawn to others wherever she went a true social butterfly whose spirited personality and loving heart touched many lives across the many places she called home throughout her life. Born and raised in Chicago June cherished childhood memories made during vacations with her beloved father in the Ozarks. Later in life she moved to Kentucky where she spent the rest of her days. June loved the Lexington countryside and often dreamed of having a farm where the whole family could always be together. More than anything she cherished having her loved ones close. June lived life in service to othersas a nurse a waitress happily serving her family homemade meals but also as a…
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Edmundo Diaz
, Illinois
Edmundo Diaz, beloved husband of the late Alejandra; loving father of Arnoldo, Claudia and Misael. Funeral Friday 9:15 a.m. from Linhart Funeral Home, 6820 W. Cermak Rd., Berwyn to Mary Queen of Heaven Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 3-8 p.m.
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