Obituaries

Jun 13, 2025

Alletia Marie Engwall (nee Speer), age 48, of Elgin, Illinois passed away June 13, 2025. Beloved mother of Alexander Engwall. Loving daughter of Walter (Carol) Speer and Mary Brestan. Dear sister of Chris Speer, Erica (Ronald) Mcafee, and Brian (Nicky Hughes) Speer. Proud aunt of Jesse Mcafee and Athena Zamfoti. Fond step-sister and cousin to many.

Alletia...

Jun 8, 2025

Carol Engstrom McCollum, age 89, a resident of St. Louis MO, passed away June 8, 2025.  Carol was born in Chicago to the late Clarence and Phyllis (nee Larson) Engstrom; she was raised by her loving family in Chicago and though she moved around in her adult years, she always claimed Chicago as her home.  She and her family...

Jun 8, 2025

With deep sadness, the family of Richard Padrta announces his passing in hospice care on June 8, 2025. Rich was born on February 8, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Mildred (Bilek) Eldred and Joseph Vilimek. He was later adopted and lovingly raised by James Padrta and Marie (Bocek).

Rich was married to Barbara (Stokes) for over 50...

Jun 8, 2025

Carolyn Hayes of Lisle, passed away Sunday June 8, 2025. She was the beloved best friend of Christine Serritella; daughter of late Edna Louise Hayes and Harold Leon Hayes, dear sister of Harold "Junior" Hayes, late Johnny (Linda) Hayes and Patricia Ann Guerrero; loving aunt of Catherine Ortiz, Daniel Guerrero, Sylvia Garza, Larry Hayes, Johnny "L.J." Hayes, Lisa Hayes,...

Jun 3, 2025

Beloved wife of the late James Milam Sr; loving mother of Peggy (John) Webb and the late James C. Milam Jr; proud grandmother of Dr. John Webb. Dr. James (Julie) Webb and Carrie (Jerry) Kallhoff; great-grandmother of Ryan (Bre) Riley, Rianna, Reganne, Nicolas, Nathaniel, Gabriela, Gracie, Tyler and Amber; great-great-grandmother of Raelynn.

Memorials can be made to...

May 31, 2025

Visitation for Christine Maggio of Northlake will be Thursday June 5, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Mass will be held at St. John Vianney Church on Friday June 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. followed by Committal Service with Burial at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Christine Maggio was daughter of late Dolores and...

May 13, 2025

Susan Vasel of Northlake, loving wife of the late Lanny Vasel; beloved mother of Carol Vasel and Jason Vasel; proud grandmother of Jesse and Jaden; dear sister of Steve (Sharon) Moritz, Ron (Lorerel) Moritz, the late Tom (Terese) Moritz.

Visitation Friday, May 23, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home followed by Funeral...

May 3, 2025

Loretta Grotefend (87) of Northlake; passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025; She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert.  Born in Cleveland, OH to amazing parents of the late Steven and Josephine (Sesto) Silla.

Loretta was the epitome of maternal devotion. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy, and she poured her heart into...

Apr 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Christine Finnigan

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Christine Finnigan on April 19, 2025. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother, and a beloved sister, whose kindness and strength touched the lives of all who knew her.

Christine was the beloved wife of Chris Finnigan,...

Apr 18, 2025

Jesus Lopez passed away April 18, 2025. He is survived by his daughters, Yahaira, Jessica and Suheily Lopez; grandchildren Eli and Alanis; parents Adria and Jesus Lopez and his brother, David Lopez.

Visitation for Mr. Jesus Lopez, Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home.

Apr 4, 2025

Visitation for Corey Gates will be Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.; Homegoing Service will be 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Committal Service with Burial to follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake.

Apr 2, 2025

Visitation for Gabriel Castillo of Stone Park will be Friday, April 11, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Evergreen Park.

Mar 23, 2025

Visitation for Richard Brattan is Monday, March 31, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Committal Service with Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake.

Mar 7, 2025

Jose Miguel Morales, Sr.,  55 of Northlake, passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2025. He is the husband of Denise; father of Aristotole Davila, Kimani, Jonise, Sabrina, Jose Jr., Josiah and the late Ariana; grandfather of eight and son of Nilsa.

Visitation is Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home.

Mar 5, 2025

Visitation for Maria Pawlowska of Chicago will be Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Friday 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church, Chicago.

Mar 1, 2025

Raymond Light, of Serena and formerly of Glendale Heights passed away March 1, 2025. Raymond served in the U.S. Army from 1961 until he was honorably discharged in 1963. He is survived by sons, Michael (Suzanne) and Mark, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sally who passed in 2008. Service and Interment...

Feb 20, 2025

Cindy Hilliard, beloved partner, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on May 23, 1958, in Elmwood Park, IL, Cindy dedicated her career to customer service, always bringing warmth and kindness to those she encountered. She had a deep love for flea markets and craft shows, always finding...

Feb 15, 2025

Committal Service with Military Honors for Donald Earl Bryant will be held 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Centralia, Illinois.

Further Obituary details are forthcoming.

Feb 11, 2025

Visitation for Mr. Jose Jaramillo will be Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Northlake Funeral Home. Funeral and Burial will be in Temascaltepec, Mexico.

Feb 6, 2025

Flora Makhlouf passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025. She was a warm and loving wife and mother, as well as a proud grandmother. She was a talented seamstress for many years, but one of her greatest joys in life was cooking traditional dishes for her family. Her hummus and dolma dishes, just to name a few, will be...