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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Amanda Jean Robertson

Amanda Jean Robertson

Jul 7, 2026

Amanda Jean Robertson, Born October 19, 1979, passed away on July 7, 2026 at the age of 46; mother of Alexa (Isaac) Fleck; dear daughter of Riley Wayne and the late Janet Lee Robertson; sister of Austin Wayne Robertson, Ashley Neva Robertson, and the late Wesley Ward Robertson; aunt of Kaiden, Kayla and Tristan Robertson; niece of Irene Robertson and...

Elisabeth Polheber

Elisabeth Polheber

Jul 1, 2026

Elisabeth Polheber, 88, loving wife for over 63 years to the late Frank Polheber; devoted mother of Heidi (Robert) Presslak, and Diane (Gary) Dettloff; cherished Oma of Michael (Amanda) Dettloff, Kevin Dettloff, Amanda (Theodore) Leonas, and Michelle Presslak; Great-Oma of Meredith Dettloff and Addison Dettloff; adored daughter of the late Johann and the late Elisabeth Pape; dearest sister of the...

Gary Lee Rademaker II

Gary Lee Rademaker II

Jun 27, 2026

Gary Lee Rademaker II, 58, devoted husband of Patricia Rae Rademaker; treasured father of Rachael Marie Del Boccio, John Gilleran Rademaker, Charles Gilleran Rademaker, Dominic Christopher Del Boccio, Brianna Theresa Del Boccio, Joseph Gilleran Rademaker, and Eleanor Claire Rademaker; cherished son of Gary Lee (Karen) Rademaker and Barbara Lynne (James Alan) Bise; and dedicated brother of Jennifer Lynne (Richard Louis)...

Moritz Roetter

Moritz Roetter

Jun 26, 2026

Moritz K. Roetter, 92, beloved partner of the late Dorothea Wichert; cherished father of Rosemary (Charles William Bane) Roetter; Opa of Freddy (Emily) Coba, and Jeremy Roetter; and Great-Opa of Oliver Coba.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 2, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630. 

Chapel service to begin at 12:30...

Józef Wojciechowski

Józef Wojciechowski

Jun 25, 2026

Józef Wojciechowski, loving husband of the late Zofia Wojciechowska; cherished father of Lucyna Wojciechowski; dear brother of the late Jan (the late Janina) Wojciechowski. Visitation Friday, July 10 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday, July 11, 9:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago to St. Hyacinth Basilica for 10:00 a.m. Mass of the Christian...

Clara Ines Ortiz "Mamá Inesita"

Clara Ines Ortiz "Mamá Inesita"

Jun 25, 2026

Clara Ines Ortiz "Mamá Inesita" 93, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

A Graveside Service will take place 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 29, at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery. Please plan to meet at the front gates of the cemetery to travel to the grave in procession.

For information, 773-736-2300.

Juana "Juanita" Ramirez

Juana "Juanita" Ramirez

May 10, 2026

Juanita Ramirez, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted matriarch, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 77 years old. Juanita was born on August 13, 1948, in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Anastacio Covarrubias and Herminia Guevara de Covarrubias. She was the third of seventeen children and carried with her...

Ramon Crespo

Ramon Crespo

May 4, 2026

Ramon Crespo, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Evangelista, nee Velez; loving father of Raymond (Tracy) Crespo, William Crespo, Milly (Shawn) Lohnes and Zoraida (Tom) Gemskie; cherished grandfather of 11 and great grandfather of 9; dearest brother, uncle, great uncle, and great friend of many.

Visitation Friday, May...

William P. Pearson

William P. Pearson

Apr 21, 2026

William Patrick Pearson was born August 19, 1942, and said his final “Irish goodbye” as he passed peacefully on April 21, 2026 at the age of 83.

Bill was a favored Uncle, not because he tried to be but because he was. Always generous with his time and treasure. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Maud; siblings, Frankie, Maudie, Kathleen,...

Kenneth Kangwen Tso

Kenneth Kangwen Tso

Apr 21, 2026

Kenneth Kangwen Tso, 78, a man whose life was defined by unwavering dedication, generosity, and an extraordinary ability to face challenges with grace and ingenuity, passed away peacefully at his home in Chicago on April 21, 2026. Born on November 2, 1947, in China, Kenneth’s journey led him to the United States where he built a life grounded in love,...

Lieselotte Krell

Lieselotte Krell

Apr 4, 2026

Lieselotte Krell nee Waldmann, age 86, passed away peacefully at the Rainbow Hospice Ark on April 4, 2026 after a brief illness. She is survived by her six children; Cornelius (Kathy), Andreas (Diane), Ulrich (Beatrix), Susanne (John), Christina (Adam), and Markus (Robina). As well as her grandchildren; Ben (Amy), Philipp, Cody, Austin, Lukas, Zoe, Jason, and Johnny. She also had...

Robert Polinski

Robert Polinski

Mar 31, 2026

Robert L. Polinski, 83, Loving husband for over 61 years to the late Shirley; devoted father of Susan (Wes) Bierut and the late David Polinski; cherished grandpa of Jennifer (Edward) Boers, Michelle (Michael) Kunath, and Heather Polinski; great-grandpa of Jack, Lukasz, Logan, and Josh; treasured brother of Paul (Paula) Polinski; uncle of Ashley, Allyson, and Alexis; and son of the...

Honorata Lorayna Argayoso

Honorata Lorayna Argayoso

Mar 25, 2026

Honorata Lorayna Argayoso, 79, of Chicago, entered into eternal rest in God's care, March 25, 2026. She was the loving wife of Dante E. Argayoso. She will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her, especially her church family at Jesus is Lord Church. 

Visitation, Saturday, March 28, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 31, 1:00...

Laurel Holmes

Laurel Holmes

Mar 19, 2026

Laurel A. Holmes, 84, loving wife of Charles E. Holmes; devoted mother of Matthew (Mary Ann Karwowski) Holmes, Amy Holmes, and Timothy (Kirsten) Holmes; cherished grandmother of Charles F. Holmes, Trey Holmes, and Seth Holmes.

Laurel was a lifetime Chicago resident who was an avid reader. Anything in the “mystery” category could always be found in the large stacks of books...

James Eddie Ennis

James Eddie Ennis

Mar 7, 2026

James Eddie Ennis, born April 20, 1969 in Willoughby, Ohio, at rest March 7, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois at the age of 56; Eddie was the beloved son of the late James ‘Jack’ and the late Beverly Ennis; loving husband of Charlotte Langley Ennis; dearest father of James Wesley (Theresa), Jacob and Joshua Ennis; proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Adeline...

Goldie M. Szuch

Goldie M. Szuch

Mar 6, 2026

Goldie Margaret Szuch (nee Koleszarik), died March 6, 2026, at the age of 95 in Chicago.Goldie was born Dec. 14, 1930, as the youngest daughter of Hungarian immigrants Susan and Stephen Koleszarik Sr., and grew up in Central City, Pennsylvania. She later moved to Chicago, Illinois, with her husband, Frank Szuch Sr., where they raised their children Diane and Frank...

Benjamin Heimer

Benjamin Heimer

Mar 3, 2026

Benjamin Heimer, born March 23rd 1973, was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Growing up his Midwest roots placed him in Indianapolis, Grand Rapids MI, Cary and Inverness, IL eventually moving to Chicago as an adult.

Ben's zeal for life landed him many opportunities and genuine friendships along the way. As a young adult, Ben took various jobs as a mechanic and server...

Gloria D. Clarke

Gloria D. Clarke

Mar 2, 2026

Gloria D. Clarke, 93, loving wife of the late Norman; devoted mother of Linda (George) Pattalio, Patrick (Kimberly) Clarke, and Timothy (Sharon) Clarke; treasured sister of Ann Turner and Cindy Cromwell; cherished grandmother of George (Stacey) Pattalio, Gregory (Amber) Pattalio, the late Anthony (Ashly) Pattalio, Thomas (Angela) Pattalio, Margaret (Jonathan) Boynton, Matthew (Delaney) Clarke, Emma Clarke, Ryan Clarke, the late...

Adelaide I Puttrich

Adelaide I Puttrich

Feb 26, 2026

Adelaide I. Puttrich, Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Arona (Brian Piggott) Puttrich, Douglas (Roxanne) Puttrich and the late John Puttrich. Devoted grandmother of David, Jasmine, Alysse, Brad, Joseph and Thomas. Cherished great grandmother of Grayson, Blake, Teagan, Aron, Erick and Lilah.

Visitation Monday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. until time of Service, 11:00 a.m. at the Lawrence Funeral...

Marin Kotori

Marin Kotori

Feb 20, 2026

Marin Kotori, 35, loving son, brother, nephew and cherished friend. 

Visitation will be on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., Chicago, IL 60630. 

Funeral Service on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:15 a.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home with interment to follow at Irving Park Cemetery. 

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