Obituaries

Ruth Farkvam
Sep 15, 2026
Ruth Farkvam, nee Egeland, Chicago, IL went peacefully home to God on September 15, 2026.
She was born on August 1, 1923, in Norway to Sigurd and Thea Regine Egeland, a sporty, musical, can-do family. Her father was a baker, a talent she inherited. She was a good student with a practical business mind. However, she took a job in the...
Dolores Lopez
Sep 30, 2026
Dolores R. Lopez was a loving mother, grandmother and a light in the lives of all who knew her. She had a heart full of kindness, as spirit full of joy and a strength that inspired everyone around her. Her warmth, laughter and compassion will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
She is the beloved mother of Wendy, Cristina, Sylvia and...
Bernadine Ruether
Sep 25, 2026
Bernadine Ruether, nee Lyons, beloved wife of the late Raymond Ruether, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
Bernadine was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her loving children, Raymond Ruether, Michael Ruether, and Sheri (George) Vanderschoot.
She was the proud grandmother of Justin (Teagen) Ruether, Ryan Ruether, and Georgie Vanderschoot. Bernadine treasured...
Robert Haack
Sep 10, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Haack
July 5, 1938 – September 10, 2026
Robert Haack, 88, of Cicero, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on September 10, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of family memories and a life well lived. To his family and those who knew him best, he was simply Bobby.
Born on July 5, 1938, in Chicago, Robert grew up with the kind...
Thomas McCauley
Sep 7, 2026
Born in Chicago, April 1958, Tom was born a family man. The second of four children the family soon moved to Northlake where they remained in or around the area for the next sixty years. Never being too far away from one another, family was always a constant whether it be a holiday, birthday or Wednesday night dinner. From a...
Luis Perez
Sep 5, 2026
We are sorry to announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, Luis F. Perez. He passed peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is the beloved son of Adelfina and the late Filomeno Perez; dear brother of Virginia, Carmen, William (Rosa), Sonia, David and Solraida; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Luis was creative and an artist. He was...
Alfredo Aburto
Aug 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfredo Aburto on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born in Morelia, Michoacán, Alfredo built a life centered on family. He was the beloved husband of Maria and a devoted father to Juan and Maritza. He was a proud grandfather to Jonathan and Isaac, and a caring...
Luis Hernandez
Aug 23, 2026
Luis Orlando Hernández, de 48 años, falleció repentinamente el 23 de Agosto 20026.
Nacido en Guatemala hijo de Celso Hernández y Marta Alicia Hernández. Hermano querido de Oswaldo, Henry y Eduardo Hernández.
Luis será recordado por su amor a nuestro Señor Jesús Cristo, su calidez, su gran amor, la disposición de siempre ayudar y orar por quien lo necesitara y su habilidad...
Mary Thoen
Aug 23, 2026
Mary C. Thoen formerly of Cicero and Berwyn; currently of the Villa Scalabrini Community, Northlake passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. She is the beloved mother of Wanda (Gary) Block, Susan(Craig) Janda; loving grandmother of Amanda (Daniel) Morris, Angela (Ian Martinek)Block; great-grandmother of Ethan and Adam Morris; fond sister of the late Raymond Rossborough, Richard Rossborough, Francis Rossborough and Donald...
Ana Miriam Caceres Reyes
Aug 22, 2026
Hoy me toca hacer algo que durante toda mi vida quise que nunca llegara: despedirme de mi mamá.
Cuando yo tenía aproximadamente seis años, recuerdo que en la escuela nos hablaron de la muerte. Creo que fue la primera vez que entendí realmente que nuestros padres no estarían con nosotros para siempre.
Cuando llegué a casa, abracé a mi mamá y lloré....
Maru Heredia Morales
Aug 16, 2026
María Eugenia Heredia Morales, mejor conocida por su familia y amigos como "Maru", falleció en la mañana del 16 de Agosto del 2026.Nació en Ucareo, Michoacán el 20 de Octubre de 1982.Maru contruyó una vida arraigada en la fé, la familia, y el servicio a los demás. Se destacó por su valentìa, sencillez, y por sus carcajadas que contagiaban a...
Alfredo Romero
Aug 11, 2026
Memorial Service is Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Service 11:00 a.m. at Northlake Funeral Home.
Burial follows at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.
Details to follow.
Mary Spina
Aug 4, 2026
Mary Frances Spina nee McFee was the beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who has passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Her kindness, strength, and unwavering devotion to those she loved will forever be remembered.
Daughter of Vivian Bergner (nee) Alsen and Charles McFee. Mary was the cherished wife of Louis C. Spina. Together they built...
Engracia "Yaya" Garcia
Jul 21, 2026
Engracia Yaya Garcia, 54, passed away on Tuesday July 21, in DeLand, Florida. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Yaya was known for her bubbly, loving spirit, her beautiful smile, and her joyful laugh. She brought happiness wherever she went. She found great joy in Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Scooby-Doo. Her warmth, laughter, and loving heart touched everyone...
