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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...
Carlos Vallejo
Feb 23, 2026
Carlos Vallejo Jr. was born February 2nd, 1941 and passed on February 23rd, 2026. He was husband to Mirtelina Vallejo. Father to Veronica Vallejo and Anthony (Dora) Arboleda. Grampy to Liliana and Arielle Arboleda.
Mr Carlos was a retired Chicago Police Sgt. giving thirty two years to a job he loved. He also served his country in the U.S. Army. He...
Phyllis MaryAnne Lewner
Feb 15, 2026
Phyllis MaryAnne Lewner, 83, of Oak Forest, passed away on February 15th, 2026. She was born on July 18th, 1943 in Chicago,IL to the late Jacob and Anna Soltis. She will be remembered for her love of animals, gardening, camping, watching the waves in Lake Michigan but mostly the love for her family and friends.
She was the beloved wife of...
Diane Gerdes
Feb 12, 2026
Diane T. Gerdes, age 86, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2026. Born October 3, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois. Daughter of the late Charles Schneider and Niesje (nee VanEeren) Schneider. Preceded in death by husband Wesley Landau, husband Kenneth S. Gerdes, Sr. grandson Kenneth Gerdes III, son Jeffrey S. Gerdes (Lora), son in law Jay O’Reillly (Sandra)....
Donald Harms
Feb 5, 2026
Donald Harms, late of Country Club Hills, passed away on February 5, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 26, 1944, in Evergreen Park, he was married to the love of his life, the late Shirley Harms for 34 years. She was a source of strength and love throughout their years together.
Donald is survived by his stepchildren: Michael...
Mary Nelson
Jan 28, 2026
Mary made her faithful departure on the 28th of January, 2026. Behind, she left her husband Tom Nelson, siblings Phyliss and Patrick Moran, her daughter Cheri, her sons Thomas and, her son Daniel Nelson, married to Victoria Moore, who gave her three beloved grandchildren. She was a sister-in-law to William Zuziak and Les Seals, the late Ann, late Linda, late...
