Obituaries

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...

Nov 20, 2022

Memory eternal "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he dies, yet he shall live." (John 11:25) With deep sorrow, we inform you of the departing of the servant of God, Rafaella Makhlouf, on Sunday morning November 20/2022. She was the wife of: - (late) Naim Makhlouf - Mother of: - Nancy Barbari...

Nov 15, 2022

Daniel Lewis Barney, 87 of Chicago; passed away November 15, 2022. He is the father of Edward Barney, Donna Barney, Linda Becker, Eric Barney; grandfather of Keitha Barney, Emily Barney and Kenneth Becker III; great-grandfather of Zaelyn Mullins. Mr. Barney served in the U.S Army from 1953 to 1956.

Service and Committal with Military Honors are 10:00...

Nov 8, 2022

Eduardo Garcia, 75 of Quiringuicharo, Mexico; passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Eduardo retired after many years as a forklift operator where he gained many friendships. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Mariana Garcia; dear father of Douglas (Victoria) Garcia, Freddy (Silvia) Merchan; loving grandfather of Ayanna, Cynthia and Jordan; great-grandfather of Alaia Holmes; fond...

Nov 7, 2022

Rose M. Princen, 99 of Northlake; passed away November 7, 2022. She is the beloved wife of the late Stephen Madalinski and Laverne Princen; dear mother of Stephen (Kathleen) Madalinski,  William (Kathleen) Madalinski and ALicia (Lynn Willis) Bruno; loving grandmother of Karen (Jim) Genis, Stephen (Peggy) Madalinski, William Madalinski, Suzanne (Adam) Wienicki, Dominick Bruno and Lindsay (Tom) Monostori; great-grandmother...

Nov 6, 2022

Cresencio Constancio, 68 of Northlake passed away November 6, 2022. He is the husband of Josefina; father of Eduardo and grandfather of Xamari and Ava.

Family and Friends will meet at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Northlake for Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. Committal Service with Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.

Nov 3, 2022

Services for Mrs. Rachel Jesudas of the Chicago and Phoenix area, passed away November 3, 2022 at Villa Scalabrini in Northlake. She is the wife of the late Thomas; mother of Noel and Nelson.

Public Visitation is Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Services Wednesday, November 9, 2022 beginning...

Nov 3, 2022

Cordelia Weber, passed away November 3, 2022. She is the wife of the late Joseph Charles Weber; mother of  Carl E Weber, Therese A Mukukenow, Paul D Weber, Dorothy J Isaacson, Janet L Hayden, Mary JoAnn Schoonover, Virginia M Aldag- Miller (deceased), Barbara C Church (deceased); grandmother of  Jeanette Nauseda, Matthew Aldag, Anne Aldag, Christopher Mukukenow, Jonathon Mukukenow, Claire...

Oct 30, 2022

Donald Stack, 73, passed away on Sunday October 30, 2022.