Obituaries

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Alfredo Romero

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. 

Ruth Farkvam

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...

Robert Haack

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

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...

Juan Garcia

Juan Garcia

Sep 6, 2026

Details pending.

Luis Perez

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary Spina

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

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...

Melinda Dyon

Melinda Dyon

Jul 2, 2026

Melinda Dyon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 2, 2026, in the comfort of her home in Northlake, Illinois. She was born in Chicago, Illinois.

Melinda's final moments were spent surrounded by her cherished family.

Melinda is survived by her beloved husband, Henry;  loving children: Daniel and his wife Bonnie, William, and Debra and her husband Gary. 

Her legacy...

Archdeacon Antoine "Tony" Shehata

Archdeacon Antoine "Tony" Shehata

Jun 30, 2026

Born October 2, 1935 – Entered eternal rest June 30, 2026

With deep sorrow and profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of Archdeacon Tony Shehata, a beloved husband, devoted father of Suzanne (James) O’Mahoney-Naughton, Mira Elias and Christine Sochacki, adoring Gido of Colleen (Joe) O’Mahoney-VanBladel, Rita Elias, Brian (Emily) O’Mahoney, Mary (Luke) Kraus, Ava Sochacki, and...