OBITUARIES
Joanne Salomon (nee Lewandowski)
October 26, 2026
Age 87, late of Tinley Park, IL, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026. Loving mother of Joseph E. (Jean) Salomon and David G. (Lisa) Salomon. Proud grandmother of Marcella, Marissa, Joseph, Anthony, Lindsey, Mitchell, Joseph and Ally. Caring sister and aunt of many. Preceded in death by husband Joseph V. Salomon; and parents: Henry and Edna Lewandowsi.
Joaquin A. Alvarez
October 16, 2026
Age 82, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026. Beloved husband of Elvira Alvarez. Loving father of Rosario (Juan) Johnson, Elena Alvarez, Maria de Jesus Alvarez, late Elvira Alvarez, Luis Alvarez and Joaquin Alvarez Jr. Proud grandfather of Christopher Alexander Johnson, Adriana Nicolette Johnson, Carlos Miguel Flores and Rosario Elena Flores. Dear uncle of many. Preceded in death by parents: Miguel...
Louise M. Brown (nee Kurek)
October 9, 2026
Age 79, late of Hegewisch, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026. Loving mother of Genevieve (Lawrence) Carey and Rebecca (late Michael) Barajas. Proud grandmother of Michael Jr., Aster and Madelyn Barajas. Preceded in death by parents: Emil and Martha Kurek.
Louise lived a life marked by dedication, intelligence, and creativity. She served as a nurse for 51 years, giving her time,...
Antonio Edo Santucci
October 8, 2026
Antonio Edo Santucci passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on September 21, 1937, Antonio lived a long life centered on devotion to his family. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, loving father, caring grandfather, proud great-grandfather, and kind brother whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Antonio...
Gizella Lengyel
September 20, 2026
Gizella Lengyel passed away suddenly on September 20, 2026 at the age of 74. She was originally from Hungary, Europe and lived most of her life in Chicago and Hegewisch, Illinois. She is lovingly survived by her brother Tibor and sister Mary in Europe. She was married to Sandor Lengyel for 33 years before he passed away. She is also...
Alice F. Haddad
September 17, 2026
Age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026. Loving mother of Jamil (Suzanne) Haddad, Elias Haddad, Husam (Nesreen) Haddad, Maha Haddad, Jacklin (Ibrahim) Batarseh, Hind (Osama) Haddad, Maysoun (Samer) Jreisat, and Nihad (Aiman) Batarseh. Caring grandmother of 28. Proud great-grandmother of 23. Kind sister of George, Samir, Khalil, and Nadia. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Bernard "Yogi" D. Ralich
September 5, 2026
Bernard "Yogi" D. Ralich passed away on September 5, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on July 11, 1951, Bernard lived a life marked by devotion to his family and honorable service to his country.
Bernard proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His military service reflected courage, duty, and commitment, and it remained an...
Raymond Stanley Trzupek
July 30, 2026
Age 89, late of Chicago (Hegewisch), IL, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
A lifelong Chicago resident, Ray proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, and retired from US Steel. He loved riding his bike and watching the Bears.
Preceded in death by parents: Stanley and Mary (Kaleta) Trzupek; sister Helen (late Edward) O'Dea; brothers: Walter Stanley (late...
Rose Navarro
July 19, 2026
Rose Navarro, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence, has bid us farewell on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Born on May 9, 1938, in the vibrant city of Guadalajara, Mexico, Rose was a beacon of light to all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Rose leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished...
Manuel "Coyote" Gallegos
July 5, 2026
Age 44, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026. Beloved son of Alfred and Jean Gallegos. Loving brother of Jean Marie (Martin) Martinez and Carmella (Michael) Sanchez Guynn. Caring father of Barry, Alec and Margaret. Proud grandfather of Jonah. Dearest former companion of Nicole Medellin. Kind nephew of many uncles and aunt. Dear uncle of many nephews and nieces. Cherished friend...
Dolores "LaLa" Waicunas
June 27, 2026
Age 93, late of Hammond and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026. Cherished wife of the late Richard Waicunas. Beloved cousin. Loving aunt. Dear friend. Preceded in death by parents: Stanley and Anna Jarzombek.
In lieu of flowers donations to St. Florian Church, 13145 S. Houston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60633 in memory of Dolores would be appreciated.
Kevin J. McQuaid
June 22, 2026
Kevin J. McQuaid, born on September 25, 1953, passed away on June 22, 2026. Kevin’s life was marked by steadfast dedication, quiet generosity, and a deep devotion to family, God and friends.
A proud and honorable veteran, Kevin served his country in the U.S. Navy, embodying the values of duty and service that defined much of his life. His love for...
Roger Bolch
June 16, 2026
Age 80, late of Lansing and formerly of Hegewisch, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Bolch (nee Oseguera), with whom he shared a beautiful and cherished life filled with love, companionship and countless treasured memories. He was a loving and dedicated father to Christopher (Grace) Bolch and Laura (Bryan) Benedict, who...
John Albert Bonczek
June 5, 2026
John Albert Bonczek, age 86, late of Hegewisch passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Adrienne Bonczek (nee Pugh), with whom he shared a lifetime of cherished memories. He was a loving father to John Bonczek, Jr., Kelly (Jeannie) Bonczek, and Robin (Paul) Steller, all of whom carry forward his legacy of kindness and...
Vasiliki "Bessie" A. Hasapis (nee Christodoulou)
June 3, 2026
Age 89, late of Munster and formerly of East Chicago, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Loving mother of Demetreos “Jim” (Maria) Hasapis and the late Sofianos "Sam" Hasapis. Proud grandmother of Athanasios “Nathan” Hasapis, Samantha Hastis and Seth Hasapis. Caring sister of Maria (late Pete) Lecas, Souzana (late Alex) Alexopoulos, Philipas (Antonia) Christodoulou and the late Niko (Katerina)...
Donald R. Emerson, Jr.
June 2, 2026
Donald R. Emerson, Jr., born on April 10, 1962, passed away on June 2, 2026, with his family by his side.
Don was a beloved husband to Sherry Emerson (nee Kazmierczak) and the proud father of Aimee, Donald and Ryan (Tanya).
He was the loving son of Donald Emerson, Sr. and the late Patricia Emerson and brother to Denise (John) Suski, preceded...
Eileen "Cookie" Jagla (nee Stefanich)
June 1, 2026
Age 87, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026. Loving mother of Daniel (Tamara) Jagla, David Jagla, Laurie (Nathan) Locher and Linda (Brian) O’Keefe. Proud grandmother of David, Matthew, Jonathan, Kiley, Joseph and Kyle. Cherished great grandmother of Idris and Emmeline. Caring sister of Vincent Stefanich. Dear cousin of many. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas Jagla and...
Eva Orozco de Viveros
May 1, 2026
Eva Orozco de Viveros, aged 90 and a longtime resident of Hegewisch, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026. She is remembered with deep respect and affection by all who knew her as a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Born on April 24, 1936, Eva’s life was marked by tireless dedication and hard work. Throughout her years, she remained a...
Majdolin S. Shaban
April 29, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we remember and celebrate the life of the servant of God, Majdolin Samir Shaban of Chicago, IL. Majdolin, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026 embraced by her loving family.
Born on March 5, 1951 in Amman, Jordan, Majdolin was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Majdolin was preceded in death by her...
Eileen Nottoli (nee Lynch)
April 23, 2026
Eileen Nottoli (nee Lynch), born on August 12, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. She was a cherished and devoted woman whose life touched the hearts of many with her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family.
Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Ralph M. Nottoli, whose memory she held dear throughout her...
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