Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Visitation for Maria will be Tuesday February 14, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and go in procession to St. John Vianney Church for Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Committal Service will be at Elm Lawn Cemetery.

Feb 10, 2023

Sr. Laura (Margaret) Swedowski, C.R., Member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Resurrection died February 10 at Resurrection Life Center.  Loving daughter of the late John and Martha (Wierzba) Swedowski. Preceded in death by her brothers, Leonard, Clarence, Frank, Joseph and Daniel; and sisters Martha, Esther, Pauline, Regina, Verna, Mary, and Elizabeth.  Dear aunt of many nieces...

Feb 3, 2023

Steven J. Biddle, age 69, of Northlake, Illinois, passed peacefully in his sleep from complications of a stroke on October 5, in the early morning hours of February 3, 2023, in hospice care at Elmhurst Hospital. Steven was Director of Engineering with Global Video of Chicago for many years. When his diabetes made it difficult to travel, he worked...

Feb 3, 2023

Our family unexpectedly lost our matriarch, Angelina Becerra, on February 3, 2023. She was 80 years old. Angelina was predeceased by her Husband Salvador. She was the beloved daughter of Gregorio and Helodia. Sister to Adalberto, Elena, Jesus, Trinidad, Petra, Adela, Manuel and is survived by her sister Delfina. She was the aunt of many. She is survived by...

Feb 2, 2023

Guadalupe Ocon Rosales, 60 of Northlake; passed away February 2, 2023.

Visitation is Sunday February 5, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home.

Funeral Mass is 10 a.m. Monday, February 6, 2023 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1637 North 37th Avenue, Melrose Park. Committal service with burial at Fairview Memorial Park,...

Jan 28, 2023

Robert L Pollitt passed on 1/28/23 at the age of 92 at a nursing facility after suffering from dementia.

He was born to Raymond Pollitt & Mabel Reynolds-Pollitt on June 6, 1931. He grew up in Chicago, IL with his 7 siblings, Raymond, Mabel, Joyce, Alice, Ruth, William and Barbara. He was the youngest child of his...

Jan 21, 2023

John Pickering, 76 of Bellwood; passed away Saturday January 21, 2023.

Jan 20, 2023

Rebecca Bracamontes, beloved infant daughter of Laura Flores and Ramiro Bracamontes was delivered into this world and into the arms of Jesus on January 20, 2023.

Visitation Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Service 1:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Committal service will follow at Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Elmhurst.

Jan 19, 2023

Richard Michael Lischalk, age 76, a lifetime Chicago resident, passed away January 19, 2023. Richard was born November 7, 1946 to the late Michael and Marian Lischalk.  His twin, Michael, passed away at birth. After graduating from Gordon Tech High School in 1964, he went into the military.  He was a proud Army Veteran. Richard enjoyed sports, especially watching...

Jan 9, 2023

Jesse was a kind, gentle man with a great sense of humor until the end. He worked hard, 7 days a week, for decades. He retired as a cutter operator from Berlin Industries with 30+ years of service. Jesse's entrepreneurial spirit was enormous. Some of his side hustles included office cleaning services, Mr J's Hair Salon and a gold...

Jan 6, 2023

James Nickley, 50 of Northlake passed away January 6, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Louise Nickley, sister, Tracie Nickley and brother, Kevin Nickley; also surviving are numerous aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, James in 2012.

James was a 1989 graduate of West Leyden High School and Illinois School of...

Dec 27, 2022

James Salvadore Pietrie, 55 of Northlake, loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, December 27 due to complications from a heart transplant. He is the father of Nicholas (Katie), Jayme (Jerry Criscione), Brian, and Georgette; grandfather of Jacob and Olivia Pietrie, Jeremy, Jackson and Jemma Criscione;  "The, older by...

Dec 22, 2022

I am heartbroken to announce the passing of my father, James Paul Lips.  He passed away peacefully at the age of 70.

My dad was most at home on his bike; rather it be on a bike trail, Lake Shore Drive, or any national park he could get to.  Despite our Chicago winters, he was a true...

Dec 19, 2022

Kathy Bajzec nee Bulic passed away on December 19, 2022. Beloved wife of Josip Bajzec. Dearest sister of Anda Plesa, Slavko Bulic, Jakov Bulic, and late Luce Prsa and Anica Bulic. Caring Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 9:30 AM until time of funeral mass 10:30 AM at Saint Jerome Croatian...

Dec 10, 2022

Binu was born on May 20, 1967 in Kerala, India to the late M. Cheriyan and Chinnamma Cheriyan of the Palamoottil family, Pathanapuram. He studied at St. Stephens College, where he graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. In 1992, he married Jolly Thomas of Mattappallil (Kallumuriyil) family, Omalloor, and immigrated to the United States the following year. They...

Dec 9, 2022

An immeasurable number of people suffered a great loss on December 9th, 2022. Daniel Alan Simpson was thirty three when he passed away.  He was born and raised in Melrose Park, Illinois. He leaves behind two beautiful children; His son, Daniel Junior(10), and his daughter, Natalie (9). He was the beloved son of Lisa Riesterer and stepson of Arthur...

Dec 8, 2022

Gregory Wright was born on October 5th, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Lois LaRue Wright and Robert Lee Wright. Until his passing on December 8th, 2022 he resided in Clinton, Maryland. He is survived by his Sons - Gregory and Chris, his Daughter - Paige, his 1 brother - Jerold, and 4 sisters, Pearl, Yvonne, Beverly and Sandy. Gregory...

Dec 6, 2022

David Rivera, loving son, brother and uncle; passed away December 6, 2022. He is reunited with his mother Maribel Sanchez and father, Wilfredo Rivera in the Kingdom of God.

He leaves behind his sister, Suzanne Figueroa, brothers, Julian and Steven Figueroa and beloved nephew, Jaylian Figueroa. David was a special person with his eccentric way of life....

Dec 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Petra Sanchez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 23, 2022

Harold Walter Sutherland, Jr. passed away on November 23 after a short illness. Devoted wife Barbara J. Sutherland nee: Smith, who passed away August 26; beloved father of Katherine E. Sutherland and partner Grant A. Strebel, stepfather to Kristan H. Mason and husband C. Todd Mason, and Benjamin M. Cox and wife Kristen L. Cox; and loving step grandfather...