All Obituaries

Donna Lee Hemmerle (formerly Lenardi), 65, of Schaumburg, IL, passed away on Tuesday March 19, 2024. She was born on October 26, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to Lester and Paula (Schlecht) Peterson.  She is survived by her loving husband, Mark Hemmerle, one child, Michelle (Ken) Gulino, two brothers, Phil (Julie) Peterson, Carl (Pat) Peterson, her sister Kathie (Ray) Kielminski, her father-in-law Irv Hemmerle and her sister-in-law Mary Beth Hacker....

Ronald J. Nasti, 59, of Lombard, Illinois, passed away February 29, 2024, in Clearwater, Florida.  He was born December 23, 1964, in Berwyn, Illinois, to Joseph and Edna (nee McCallister) Nasti. Ron is survived by his wife Laurie (nee Oestreich); his sons Ryan and Brandon; and his siblings Cindy (the late Mike) Mesik, Jimmy (Mary), Michael, Shelly (Bruce) Myers, and Jeanne (Chris) Johnson.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Ron was a true Champion – as a...

  Ellen Marie Swenson (nee Michalovitz) age 83. Beloved wife of Norman, who preceded her in death by almost exactly six months. Loving mother of Kenneth and Karen. Cherished grandmother of Peter Swenson and Dylan Hult. Preceded in death by her brother William J. Michaels (Attorney at law). Ellen was a special friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She started her career as a teacher in the Chicago Public School system where she was active in the Chicago...

Joanne Elizabeth (nee Hanson) Crawford, 90, of St. Charles, Illinois, went to Heaven to be with her beloved husband Joe Earl Crawford, Sr. on December 27, 2023, which would have been his 92nd birthday.  They were married December 5, 1953, and spent the next 60 years by each other’s side until Joe passed on March 14, 2013. Joanne was born August 16, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Franklin and Ruth (nee Strabel) Hanson. She is preceded in death by her parents, her only...

Aaliyah S. Davey, 22, of Forest Park, Illinois, passed away December 23, 2023.  She was born June 27, 2001, in Chicago, Illinois. Aaliyah was independent, incredibly smart, adventurous, and creative.  She always stood against bullying and wasn’t scared to defend someone who was being bullied.  She had a sharp mind and put it to use while studying to be a nursing assistant.  Aaliyah made the most out of her short time here on Earth and she will...

Robert (Bob) Charles Waterman, age 82, of Wheaton, Illinois, quietly went to see our Lord Jesus on November 25, 2023. He was born in Belle Plaine, IA to Walter and Martha (Wurch) Waterman on February 19, 1941. Bob attended St. Stephen's Lutheran Elementary School in Atkins, IA and graduated from Atkins High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Concordia College in Seward, NE, and his master’s degree in administration from Northern...

Beloved Giuliana Romanini, age 91, of Downers Grove, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 peacefully in her sleep at home. She was preceded in death by husband Lamberto Romanini;  parents Giulio & Angelina Paoletti; sister of Mirella (Angelino) Tuccori; Benito Paoletti; & Piero Tuccori; sister-in-law Anna Lisa Paoletti; and grandson Michael Romanini. The beloved Mother of Angie (Paul) Skiba and Benny (Beverly) Romanini; beloved sister of John (Corey) Paoletti; Nonna to Mark...

Amy Jo Doubet, 56, of Woodridge, IL, passed away on Tuesday November 14, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1967 in Peoria, Illinois to Arnold and Kathryn (Kelley) Doubet.   She is survived by one child Gabriella Devitt, two brothers, Steven (Cynthia) Doubet of Huntsville, Alabama, and Eric (Lisa) Doubet of Canton, Illinois; one niece, Lydia (Michael) Doubet Shull and one nephew, Kyle Doubet.  Amy was a talented graphic design professional supporting the GSA as a contractor...

Dr. Walter Lewis Liefeld died quite peacefully in Elmhurst, IL, on November 13, 2023 at the age of 96. Walter was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 13, 1927 and grew up in Jamaica, NY, the only child of Helen and Herbert Liefeld, a physician. His life was shaped by his decision as a child to commit his life to God. He desired to understand the Bible deeply and apply what he learned in his life. He did so faithfully throughout, loving and serving God, caring for others, and loving his family. He...

Edward Okpisz Jr. passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the age of 85.   Ed was the son of Edward Sr. and Gertrude Okpisz (nee Gutowski); loving husband of Susan Okpisz (nee Moore) of 60 years this past September. She was known as his Sweetheart. Father of Ronald, Steven and Christine (Little) Grandfather of: Amanda Okpisz, Rachel Okpisz, Crystal Olson, Evan Okpisz, Naomi Little and Katelin Little and a proud Great-Grandfather of Lucas and Cody Olson.  Ed was...