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Julia Perez
Sep 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of Julia Perez
April 20, 1937 – September 4, 2026
Julia Perez, 89, was born on April 20, 1937, in Moca, Puerto Rico, to Pablo Soto and Juana Acevedo. She passed away on September 4, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of family, laughter, and love.
Julia was the loving mother of five children: Eddie Hernandez, William Hernandez, Alejandro Hernandez,...
Vilma Krupa
Sep 4, 2026
Vilma “Mickey” C. Krupa, of Oak Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 95. A longtime resident of Oak Forest, Mickey was proud to have called her house her home for nearly 67 years. She was one of the original homeowners in the subdivision and cherished her connection to Oak Forest with many...
Angela Grace Weinberg
Aug 14, 2026
Angela Grace Weinberg, 75, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a family who will forever carry her in their hearts.Angela grew up in Chicago, where she made many wonderful memories throughout her life. She had a special love for her flowers, which she considered her sanctuary. She found peace and happiness surrounded by...
Robert J Kachlik
Aug 12, 2026
Robert J. Kachlik, age 90, of Oak Forest, Illinois, died August 12, 2026. Robert was married to his beloved wife Marie for 64 years. Marie preceded him in death on March 26, 2022.
Loving father of Steven (Barbara) Kachlik, David “Cubbie” (Pam) Kachlik, Christine (Steve) Ochs, and Barbie (Dan) Mittler. Dearest grandfather of 9; and cherished great-grandfather of 9. Robert was...
Vivian L Reks
Aug 6, 2026
Vivian Reks, 89, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026. Born August 27, 1936, to the late Marie and Ted Reks, Vivian grew up in Chicago and graduated from Gage Park High School. Guided by a lifelong desire to serve, she initially joined the Sinsinawa Dominican Order before transitioning into public education.
Vivian spent her career shaping minds and supporting families,...
Tracy Ludwig
Jun 21, 2026
Tracy, born July 4th, 1976, passed away June 21st after a four year battle with cancer at Olympia Fields Hospital. Tracy leaves behind many that loved her. Her children Erin and Jeremy; her sister Andrea(Robert) and her brother Christopher(Mary); her mother Susan; her grandmother Katherine; her nieces and nephew Emma, Olivia, Bobby and Eleanor; and her grand-dog Bella. She was...
Karen M Embry
Jun 19, 2026
Karen M. Embry (Ooms) 73 passed away peacefully in her home, after a short battle with cancer, with her family on June 19, 2026. Karen was survived by her two daughter's Lisa (Tony) Koshmider and Stacy Martin. Siblings Theresa DiVito and Kenneth Chaves. Grandchildren Timothy (Alyssa) Martin, Toni Koshmider, James Koshmider and great grand daughter Madelyn Martin and many cousins,...
Edwin L Wessman
Jun 18, 2026
Edwin L. Wessman, age 91 of Oak Forest, IL passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026 in Valparaiso, IN.
He was born on October 15, 1934 in Chicago, IL. The son of Edwin and Ellen Erickson Wessman.
He enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, hunting, and square dancing. In his younger years he enjoyed scuba diving. He also did Search and Recovery Diving in Illinois.
He...
Carol Boravicka
Jun 17, 2026
Carol Boravicka passed away on June 17th at her home. Services will be held at McKenzie Funeral Home in Oak Forest on June 26th at 9:30 A.M. with a burial to follow at Ressurection Cemetery in Justice Illinois.
Ann Lazarowicz
Jun 10, 2026
Ann Lazarowicz, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on July 17, 1924, in Chicago, she lived a life marked by an outgoing spirit, boundless love, and a caring heart that touched all who knew her.
Ann’s vivacious personality was reflected in her passions. She loved dancing, where her...
Michael Perry
May 18, 2026
Michael Alan Perry
Michael (aka Mike, MAP, and Macgyver) born January 26th, 1956 passed after a hard fought battle with cancer at home with his wife and his loyal shadow dog Quinn on May 18th, 2026 at the age of 70.Michael is survived by his loving wife Susan of 48 years, his children Tracy Ludwig, Andrea (Robert) Kelly, and Christopher (Mary);...
Donald Brozek
Apr 27, 2026
Donald E. Brozek, Sr.
July 15, 1931–April 27, 2026
Donald E. Brozek passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 94, concluding a life defined by devotion to family, a commitment to hard work, and passionate independence.
Donald shared 69 years of marriage with his wife Mary (née Sulka) before her passing in 2023. Their marriage was central to his life,...
Ronald W Perlikiewicz
Apr 23, 2026
Ronald (Ron) W. Perlikiewicz passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 23, 2026, at the age of 88. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Lorae, whom he shared 65 beautiful years with, and his loving children Jane (John) Hayes, Jim (Lynette) Perlikiewicz and Jeanne (Steve) Wegner. Cherished Papa of Anita Homco, Nichole Bednarz, Johnny (Julia) Hayes & Jackson...
Joan Hogan
Apr 18, 2026
Joan Hogan (04/13/1931–04/18/2026) of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on 04/18/2026. Visitation will be held at McKenzie Funeral Home, Oak Forest, on Thursday, 04/23/2026 at 10:00 AM, followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip, IL.
Mauryeen Jurczak
Apr 3, 2026
Mauryeen Lorgett Jurczak (nee Phillippo) born on November 10, 1943 passed away April 3rd, 2026. She was the Beloved wife of the late Jerome Jurczak, Mother of Sandra (Michael) Grady and Sharon Lemmer, Grandmother of Ryan (Stephanie Holding) Grady and Michaela (Sean Tully) Grady, Jordan and Jessica Lemmer, Great Grandmother of Lillian Grady
Daughter of the late George and Moonyeen (nee...
Aldo Beltrame
Mar 29, 2026
Beltrame, Aldo G., a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, served in the Korean War, age 92 of Oak Forest, formerly of Roseland, passed away peacefully in front of family on March 29, 2026. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Iris, his parents Antonio and Isabella and great granddaughter Isabella. Loving father of Laura, Rick (Kristin),...
Donna Bellamy
Mar 27, 2026
Donna moved to Oak Forest in 1979 where she raised her 3 daughters, mother to Lydia Bellamy-Palma (the late Dominic), the late Melissa Bellamy, and Janine (Matthew) Polley. Grandmother to Brittany Fischer (Daniel Hoff), Giavanna Capuzzi, Olivia Capuzzi, Tristan Schwark, Makaylah Schwark (Daniel Radz), and Trenten Schwark. Great grandmother to Madilyn Fischer. Sister to Russel Weiland (Laura), Larry Weiland (Sue),...
Frank Zenek
Mar 17, 2026
Frank Zenek, 78, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026.
Frank was a lifelong resident of Markham, but had recently relocated to Peotone to be closer to his family who were helping to care for him.
Frank was known as a caring, generous man who loved his family and was always willing to help someone however he could. He was...
Richard F Chasny
Feb 27, 2026
Richard F. Chasny passed away on February 27, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Lisa (Dan) Howe and Mark (Liz) Chasny. Cherished Poppy of Rebecca (fiancé Jacob Villasenor) Howe and Benjamin Howe.
He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.
Deborah Missaggia
Feb 26, 2026
Deborah L. Missaggia, aged 72, of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on February 26, 2026. Debby was born on December 26, 1953, in Chicago, IL to John and Lilian June Krolak. She grew up in Markham, IL and attended Fenger High School in Chicago where she met Gary Missaggia.
Throughout her life, Debby worked initially as a Bank Teller, then as...
