All Obituaries

Carmen Elisa Saavedra De Castro, 94, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022 in Bolingbrook, IL with family and friends by her side. Born and raised in Fusagasugá-Cundinamarca, she was a proud Colombian woman loved by many. Her parents were Ancelmo Saavedra and Ernestina Sosa, her husband Benicio Castro and her youngest son Hernando Castro. The matriarch of the family is survived by her daughters Fanny Castro, Yolanda Rincon and Martha Salcedo; her grandchildren Eduardo Lozano, Paola...

Cindy Thur Age 33 of Crest Hill, IL Passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, with her family by her side.  Cindy was the beloved daughter of Debra Macias. Loving sister to William (Devan) Macias, Nena (Benjamin) Karpen.  Cherished Niece of Melody (John) Phelps, John (Sue) Moehring and Trudi Moehring. Devoted cousin of John Jr., Patrick, Mary, Nicole, Breanne. Fond Aunt of Jazman, L.J. Jr., Christian, Kailey, Kennedy. Cindy was proceeded in death by Dorothy Yeager (Dan Novak),Lexi...

Richard A. Smiley (Richie) Loving husband to Kari (nee Bethell) for 20 years, devoted father to Ashley Michelle. Dearest son of Anton and Ann Gustin.  Beloved brother to Susan M. Phelan, Robert J. Phelan III (Kerry), Anton J. Gustin, Joseph M. Gustin, Carol (Kenneth) Denny, Mary (Mickey) Strand, Deborah (Steven) Shepard, and Robert T. Smiley. Cherished son in law to Donald and Cindy Bethell. Beloved brother-in-law to Jay (Liz) Bethell. Devoted uncle to Audrey, Alexis, and Julia...

Karen M. England 73 Formerly of Chicago, IL, resided in Romeoville, IL. Passed peacefully at 9:31 Am on Tuesday April 12, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.  She was born on June 5, 1948, in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Virginia Krzyzanski   Beloved Sister: Joyce Sheehan, Brother-in-law: Richard Sheehan Children: Rebecca England Leonard, Son-in-law: Alan Leonard, Jonathan M. England, Daughter-in-law: Lisa Rios England, Jamie England Son-in-law:...

Michael Earl Kroner, age 78 of Bolingbrook, IL, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 9, 2022. He was born on December 5, 1943 in Glendale, California to his parents, the late Earl and Ruth Kroner. He spent a portion of his childhood in Washington state before moving to and spending his life in Illinois Michael was a 1961 graduate of Argo High School and completed his electrician's apprenticeship in 1964. He was a Master Electrician throughout the span of his 40+ year...

Robert Francis Schmidt, 82, beloved husband of 58 years to Lorraine M. (nee Griffin), passed away peacefully at home on March 24. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew; mother, Mary; and brother, Otto. Dearest brother-in-law of Mike (Mary) Griffin and Barbara (the late Edward) Furey. Beloved uncle of Ed (Lynn) Furey, Diane (Rich) Cawley, Barbara (Keith) Kudrna, Jennifer Furey (Brian), Kelly (Tom) Suyko, Michael Griffin, Amy (Matthew) Mulick, Megan (Travis) Couture, and great-uncle...

Kurt K Kotalik Age 76 of Bolingbrook, IL. Passed away on March 23, 2022. Kurt was the loving husband of the Late Lena Rutherford Kotalik. Loving brother to: Patricia Tacker, The Late Douglas(Pete) Wooddell, Ginger Sorensen, Joey  Kotalik, Miriam Eva House. Cherished Father of Carol (Kevin) Kot, Alaina Gail Gubecka, Jessie Robin (Donald) Hansen, Eva (Mark) Etchoe and The Late Jennifer Waldrep. Devoted Grandfather of 16 Grandchildren;  Great Grandfather of 25 and A Great Great...

Ruth E. Howicz Age 83 of Plainfield, IL. Passed away on March 23, 2022. Ruth was the loving wife of Stephen. Cherished mother of Irene (Chris) Kraft, The Late Eric Ilknanic The Late Lisa Ilknanic- Knowles, Loving stepmother of Luanne(Charles) Bickel,. Devoted Grandmother to 5 Grandsons, Loving great grandmother of 3. Loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews and family in Germany. Ruth was proceeded in death by her parents Karl and Helen Jackstadt. Visitation will be held March 30, 2022, at...

Hedwig (known as “Hedy”) Bridget Jasbec Barton 1923 - 2022 Married for 68 years to Robert Barton, who preceded her in death in 2015. 1 Son (Keith Barton who preceded her in death in 2017, married to Marti Mahar Barton) 2 Grandchildren (Robert Barton, married to Maybelle Krieter Barton; and Erica Barton) 2 Great-grandchildren (MacKenzie Barton, 14; and Skylar Barton, 10) She attended mass every week until her health prevented her attendance. She was active at St. Denis in Chicago....

Joseph R. Ebner, age 52, of San Diego, CA, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022 with family by his side. Joe was the loving son of Nancy and Joe Ebner,  loving brother to Diane Sorensen (David) and Michael Ebner (Shannon), and fond uncle of Julia, Drew, and Jordan Ebner. Joe was the loving nephew, cousin, and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy (6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660-1017) would be appreciated. **March 25, 2022...