All Obituaries

Penelope "Penny" Fatouros Katsikas, age 100, passed peacefully in her sleep on April 28, 2022, with her beloved daughter, Kiki, at her side. Had it not been for her weakening heart, she would no doubt have lived to be 115, a goal she often and proudly declared. Penny was born Sept. 14, 1921, and married Charles (Chuck) Katsikas in 1949. They made a home and raised their daughter first in Chicago, then in Palos Heights. She was a meticulous housekeeper who loved...

SUSAN M. TRACY   “Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life.” - Kahlil Gibran   Susan Maria Tomiska Tracy was born in Chicago, Illinois, on June 10, 1948, to Edward and Josephine Tomiska. She grew up in the Stickney area surrounded by her parents, sister Carol, cousin Judy, and countless aunts and uncles. Sue went to Illinois State University to pursue a teaching degree, which is where she met her soulmate,...

REMEC Mathew Joseph Remec, an electrical engineer and longtime North Riverside resident, died following a stroke on April 9, 2022 at the age of 88. Mathew was born in Ljubljana, Slovenija on 2/24/1934 to Helena (neé Pollak) and Vladimir Remec. He received his undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, and two Masters (math and electrical engineering) from the University of Wisconsin. He returned to the University of Illinois to receive his...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Gail Taylor, 46, on April 7, 2022, in Willowbrook, Illinois.  Brenda was born August 7, 1975, in Fort Worth, Texas to Larry and Janie Smith.  She is survived by her children Tyler (Mandy) Wilson, Joshua Coggins, Jacob Martinez, Matthew Taylor, Jael and Derrick Bailey; grandsons Jason and Cody Wilson; sisters DeLayna (Paul) Patterson and Angela (Rick) Sisk; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brenda...

William E. Terhorst, age 74, was born April 21, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of William J. and Veronica, nee McNally, Terhorst.   Bill was the former husband of Susan Terhorst, father of Bill (Melissa) Terhorst, Jen (Kevin) Dotson and Kim (Bob) Williams, grandfather of Zachary, Ryan, Caroline, Katelyn and Allison Terhorst and Alyssa (Tony) Lemke, Addison and Gabriella Williams, great- grandfather of Leighton and Rowan Lemke, step-father of Thomas (Jaime) Holevas and...

Valarie Ann Reda, 58, of Bartlett, Illinois, passed away March 11, 2022.  She was born February 28, 1964, in Oak Park, Illinois, to Joe and Joanne (nee Hanson) Crawford.   Valarie is survived by her husband Khaled “Kris” Reda; children Nicholas Ferras Reda and Celine Reda; mother Joanne Crawford; siblings Victoria Gazda, Joe (Patricia) Crawford Jr., Lori (Brian) Gondek, and Lisa (Robert) Wyslak; and by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great...

  In the early morning hours of March 10, 2022 Robert “Bob” John Schiffler of Nashville, TN passed away after a brief illness, during which his strength and bravery will long be remembered.    Bob was the devoted husband to Sarah (Regan) Schiffler. A loving father to Jadyn and Sadie, the lights of his life, and a faithful friend to Oliver and Nate. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on February 14, 1955 to William and Gloria (Gradishar) (late) Schiffler. Brother to...

Carole Ann Campbell, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.  Arrangements are pending, please check back for updates. Carol's family invites you to visit the Tribute Wall of this memorial to leave a message or memory or to upload a photograph.

Arnold William “Arnie” Burian (age76) U.S. Army Veteran Loving father of Jeanne, and the late James, and late Robert Burian, Beloved grandfather of Emily, Lucas, and Marissa. Former husband and dear companion of the late Kathleen “Katie” Ruffner. Longtime friend to many, fond uncle and cousin.  Arnie was truly one of a kind, with a sense of humor so endearing, he couldn't help but leave a mark on the heart of those he cared for.  He was at...

Joan Lantier Brennan, 84, baptized into the hope of Christ’s resurrection, Friday, February 11, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William Joseph Brennan.  Loving mother of Terence (Mary), Thomas (Ann), Patricia (Ken) Kimutis, Joan (Mitchell) Danklef, and the late William R. Brennan.  Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jonathan) Brogan, Margaret (John Duckworth) Brennan, Luke Brennan, Amy Brennan, Courtney (Chris) Stauffer, Claire Kimutis, Scott (Adrienne) Kimutis,...