Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

John A. Oaks, age 90 of Lyons, formerly of Brookfield, U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Collins) Oaks, Loving father of John Oaks and Charles Oaks. 

Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois will be announced at a later date. 

Nov 7, 2024

Carole Wayne Wilga nee Behrendt, age 82 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard M. “Dick” Wilga and the late Emery Andrew Mingo II, loving mother of the late Emery Andrew III (Shelley) Mingo and the late Lester Adam Mingo, cherished grandmother of Adam Mingo, Steven (Monica) Mingo, Samantha (late Christopher) Navarre and great-grandmother of Emery Mingo IV, Addison...

Oct 27, 2024

Gene A. Casias, age 76 originally from Monte Vista, CO. A devoted family man and beloved friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Born on May 27, 1948, Gene spent his life working hard, showing dedication to everything he did. Known for his joyful spirit, he was a man who loved singing his favorite oldies, dancing around, and rooting...

Oct 24, 2024

Carmen G. Donelson, nee Goranson, age 89 of Joliet, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of the late William Donelson, loving mother of Kim (Douglas) Kent and the late David William Donelson, cherished grandmother of Daniel Kent and Jennifer Kent.

Oct 17, 2024

 Roger Clegg, 62, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by family after bravely battling multiple cancer diagnoses.

Roger was born on March 11, 1962, in Oak Park to Don and Ruth Clegg. He attended St. Frances of Rome Catholic School and Fenwick High School, and later studied Business Administration at Morton College (Class of 1982) and...

Oct 10, 2024

Robert M. Maher Jr., age 53 of Chicago. Loving father of Donna Hope, cherished son of the late Robert M. Sr. and the late Bridget (nee Luethje) Maher, dear brother of Peter Maher, Brian (Sarah) Maher and Kathleen (Sean) Krigsholm, fond uncle of Brian Jr., Debbie, Danny, Meghan, Bridget and Sean Jr. 

Memorial Donations to the family would be appreciated. See...

Oct 6, 2024

Susan Jane Pederson, nee Hernandez, age 77 of Plainfield, formerly of Brookfield. Beloved wife of Dean Pederson, loving mother of the late Dean (Maria) Pederson and the late Dennis Pederson, cherished grandmother of Brandon (Briana), Cristina, David (Lena), Denny and Dean Pederson, dear sister of Debbie Matozzi, Nancy LaFrancis, Art Hernandez, Bob Hernandez, John Hernandez, Carol Hernandez, Vicki Suddreth, Marge...

Sep 27, 2024

Bonita Ruth Revolt “Bonnie”, nee Muellner, age 84 of Brookfield. Beloved wife of James R. Williams, loving mother of Robert Revolt, Rene Olsen and Rachel Weiss, cherished grandmother of Ryan, Cameron, Addison, James, Shelby, Charles, William, Sam, Thomas and Katherine, dear sister of Phillip, Joyce, Terrence and James, fond aunt of Phillip, April, Eric, Owen, Patrick, Katherine, Terry, Maggie, Kate,...

Sep 23, 2024

Loretta Cecelia Maher passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at her home in Brookfield, IL.  

A centenarian who lived 36,741 days! 

You could always count on Aunt Loretta to include you in her prayer intentions and now we have her as a guardian angel.

She was born Wednesday, February 20, 1924 in Chicago, the second of four children, to Donald Philip...

Sep 18, 2024

Wayne H. Piest, age 79 of Brookfield, formerly of Berwyn. Beloved husband of Karen Piest (nee Schmidt), father of John Piest, cherished son of the late Howard and late Edna (nee Schwerin) Piest, dear brother of the late Ronald Piest and brother-in-law of Mary, Joseph (Melissa), Anna and Greg Schmidt and Barbara (Billy) Murphy, fond uncle of Thomas (Amanda) Novak,...

Sep 16, 2024

Sep 12, 2024

Mary Ellyn Movrich, nee Schendel, age 80 of Brookfield, formerly of LaGrange. On September 12, 2024, Mary shed her earthly pain and made a graceful exit surrounded by the love she nurtured all her life. Mary leaves behind her beloved husband, Wayne Movrich, loving children Jennifer (Boris) Vukovic, Daniel (Liz) Movrich, Maureen Movrich, Jason Movrich, Camilla (Chris) Wise and Patrick...

Sep 4, 2024

Maria C. Jorge nee Rogue, age 92, of Oak Brook. Beloved wife of the late Jose A. Jorge, loving mother of Jose (Maria Luisa) Jorge and Carmen (Demetrios) Kokkonas, cherished grandmother of George (Maria) Kokkonas, Catherine (Rebecca) Pancheri, Nathalie (Scott) Gehrke , Alex Jorge and Gabriella Jorge, great grandmother of Demitria, Harrison and Emilo, dear sister of Elea, Telma, Genaro,...

Aug 30, 2024

Richard Callahan, age 67 of Brookfield, IL, proud member of Local 502 Cement Masons Union. Beloved husband of Domenica “Micki” (nee Caccamo) Callahan, loving father of Michael Callahan, Brian (Michele) Callahan, Taylor (Victor Munoz) Callahan and Samantha (Nolan Galivan) Callahan, cherished grandfather of Landon and Chase Callahan, dear brother of Billy (Jo) Callahan, Mary (Jim) Lawler, Raymond (Nancy) Callahan, Anne...

Aug 28, 2024

Annie Kosmider (née Kenneally) of Brookfield, IL passed away August 28th 2024 at AdventHealth Hospital in Bolingbrook, IL. She had been a resident of Encore Memory Care of Bolingbrook for the past 3 years.

She is preceded in death by her parents Daniel and Elizabeth Kenneally; her husband, Matthew A. Kosmider; two sisters Mary Kenneally McCann and Eileen Kenneally McCann of...

Aug 26, 2024

Humberto Cervantes, age 63 of Cicero. Loving father of Ricardo Cervantes, Manuel Coronado, Araceli Coronado and Jacqueline Cervantes, cherished grandfather of Myleah, Teto, Melinda, Eddie, May and Elaina.

Aug 24, 2024

Michael Thomas Mitchell, age 71 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Young) Mitchell, loving father of Ryan Mitchell and Peter Mitchell, fond uncle of many. 

Aug 18, 2024

Edward Joseph Pec, age 82 of Brookfield, United States Army Vietnam Veteran. Loving father of Edward A. (Mary) Pec and MaryAnn Pec, cherished grandfather of Sara Pec and Joseph Pec, Dear brother of Joseph (late Marge) Pec, Carol (late John) Eishelman, JoAnne (Dave) Kaskiek and Robert (Ellen) Pec. 

Aug 13, 2024

Daniel J. Garringer, age 75 of Brookfield. Beloved husband of the late Clarina nee Reznicek, loving brother of Ted (Colleen) Garringer, Ann (Alan) Stachowiak, Roy (Pam) Garringer, Evelyn Renee (Jerry) Burns, Alan (Vicki) Garringer and the late David Garringer, dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to UCP Seguin Greater Chicago, 3100 S....

Aug 4, 2024

Bernadine T. Burke, nee Gliwa, age 84, of Chicago, formerly of La Grange and Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Burke, loving mother of Robert Burke, Lisa (Ed) Oehler, Lynn (Lowell) DeFrance, and Christine (Brian) Yazumbek, cherished grandmother of Christina Oehler, Evalice Burke, Marie Oehler, Lauren Yazumbek and Matthew Yazumbek, dear sister of Edward Gliwa, Virginia (Albert)...