Chicago Tribune Obituaries (2024)

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September 6, 2024

Peter Addante
Villa Park
Peter Addante, age 96, of of Villa Park formerly of Chicago's River West neighborhood. Proud former Chicago Police Offic ... Read More
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Elda Anderson
July 28, 1938-September 4, 2024
Chicago
Elda Anderson, 86, beloved wife of the late Patrick, passed peacefully on September 4th; loving mother of Carrie, Ellen ... Read More
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James J. Flanagan
Chicago
Age 78; beloved husband of 55 years to Sandy (nee Dunne). Devoted father of Jeanne (Joe) Connelly, Joey, Peggy (Tim) Mur ... Read More
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James E. Freeman Jr.
Zion
James Elvis Freeman, Jr., 82, of Zion, IL, passed away peacefully at Hospice Alliance Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, ... Read More
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Lake County News Sun
James C. Hirsch
Munster
James C. Hirsch “J.C.”, 68 of Munster, IN passed away on Sept. 2, 2024 at his home in Santa Rosa, Mexico. Through hi ... Read More
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Daily Southtown
Richard K. Kaplan
Chicago Ridge
Richard K. Kaplan, originally from Little Flower Parish, after marriage moved to the Beverly neighborhood. During the la ... Read More
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Ivanna Krupa
Rochester, IN
Ivanna Krupa, age 89, of Rochester, Indiana, formerly of Marquette Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 29, ... Read More
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Margaret “Cathy” Leonardi
August 8, 1946-September 1, 2024
Aurora
Margaret Catherine Leonardi, or Cathy as everyone knew her by, peacefully passed away at home with her family by her sid ... Read More
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Aurora Beacon News
Sally A. Macholl Milas
Joliet
Beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away at her residence onSaturday, June 15, 2024 at the age of 71. Sa ... Read More
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Elgin Courier News
Jack Mouse
May 29, 1946-August 8, 2024
Emporia
May 29, 1946 – August 8, 2024Former jazz drummer and educator Jack Mouse, 78, died Aug. 8, 2024, in the Kansas Univers ... Read More
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Naperville Sun
Charles Randall Whitchurch
Winnetka
Charles Randall “Randy” Whitchurch was a practical, vibrant, passionate, loving father, husband, friend, community a ... Read More
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Margaret Ann Woolcox
November 28, 1928-August 30, 2024
Babbitt
Margaret Ann Woolcox, nee Baker, was born on November 28th, 1928, the same year and month as Mickey Mouse - a fact she l ... Read More
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Aurora Beacon News

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September 5, 2024

Ramsinh N. Barad
Oak Brook
With profound sadness, we share the passing of Ramsinh (Rama) N. Barad, 78, of Oak Brook, IL, who left us on September 1 ... Read More
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William Fred Baumann
December 6, 1929-September 2, 2024
Aurora
William Fred Baumann, AFD, Ret., 94, of Aurora, IL passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at AccentCare Hospice in Na ... Read More
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Aurora Beacon News
Elizabeth Bazarian
Lake Forest
Elizabeth Bazarian, aged 93, passed away on August 22, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. She was born in New York, New Yor ... Read More
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Pioneer Lake
Pioneer Northwest
McInerney Margaret
July 12, 1942-September 2, 2024
Palatine
Margaret “Peggy” McInerney passed away on September 2, 2024. Peggy was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 12, 1942 ... Read More
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Richard S. McKay
Oak
Richard S. McKay passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024, at age 87, surrounded by his loving family. Richard is survi ... Read More
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Joseph Patrick Pasnik
Park Ridge
Joseph Patrick Pasnik, age 79, of Park Ridge, passed away September 1, 2024. Beloved husband of Lynne E. Pasnik née Lam ... Read More
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James Rumsa
July 1, 1930-August 29, 2024
Algonquin
James “Jim” Rumsa, 94, of Algonquin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Jim ... Read More
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Lake County News Sun
Katherine Tracy SHCJ
March 1, 1925-August 25, 2024
Rosemont
Sr. Katherine Tracy, SHCJ, Formerly Mother Mary Ignatius, on August 25, 2024. Sister was 99 years of age. Sister was pre ... Read More
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Claudia Nocker Venegoni
Grayslake
Claudia Nocker Venegoni, 64, of Gurnee passed away on September 3, 2024, at her home. Claudia was born on January 7, 196 ... Read More
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Virginia M. White
Chicago
Virginia “Gina” M. White (nee Weber) of Lincolnshire and Chicago, IL, entered paradise on August 31, 2024 at the age ... Read More
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Gary S. Wirth
May 6, 1948-August 26, 2024
Elk Grove Village
Gary S. Wirth, age 76, of Elk Grove Village, formerly of Morton Grove and Skokie, died Monday, August 26, 2024, at Ascen ... Read More
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Pioneer Central

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September 4, 2024

John J. Barry
January 30, 1958-August 30, 2024
Naperville
John J. Barry, age 66, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1990, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Fr ... Read More
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Naperville Sun
Andrea J. Basso
June 22, 1932-August 27, 2024
Naperville
Andrea J. “Andy” Basso, age 92, a Naperville, IL resident since 1968, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded ... Read More
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Naperville Sun
James Berkman
September 12, 1952-September 1, 2024
Chicago
On Sept. 1, James Berkman died 11 days shy of his 72nd birthday. He was a loving father and grandfather, a compassionate ... Read More
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Dorothy Lynn Binder
July 3, 1935-September 1, 2024
Lake Zurich
Dorothy Lynn Binder, nee Sherman, age 89, of Vernon Hills, formerly of Morton Grove; beloved wife and best friend for 61 ... Read More
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James W. Burke
CHICAGO
James W. Burke, U.S. Navy Veteran. Devoted son of the late Ruth nee Wendt & Thomas Burke. Loving brother of John (Er ... Read More
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Sallyanne Corbett
Glenview
Sallyanne Corbett, nee Heames, 78, of Glenview, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 1, 2024. She wa ... Read More
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Edmund J. Courtney
December 19, 1947-August 30, 2024
Chicago
Edmund J. Courtney, fondly known as "John," age 76, of Chicago, IL, passed away on August 30, 2024. He was preceded in d ... Read More
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Twila Lee Dahl
Lake In The Hills
Twila Lee Dahl, nee Klowas, 79, of Lake In The Hills and formerly of Wilmette. Twila was born January 12, 1945, and pass ... Read More
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Elizabeth Elasarian
January 18, 1932-August 30, 2024
Waukegan
Elizabeth Elasarian, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Elizabeth was born on January 18, 1932 in Waukegan, Illino ... Read More
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Lake County News Sun
Richard J. Feld
March 18, 1954-August 23, 2024
Orland Park
Richard Feld, 70, of Orland Park, IL, passed away August 23, 2024, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, surro ... Read More
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Lillian J. Gale
Elmhurst
Lillian J. Gale, 97, was a longtime resident of Elmhurst, IL, and recently, Oakbrook, IL. Lillian was the eldest child ... Read More
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Harry T. Gatlin
October 1, 2001-August 24, 2024
Gary
Harry Thomas Gatlin Jr. age 80 was born on January 10, 1944, in Gary, Indiana to Harry Thomas Sr. and Jesse Mae Gatlin. ... Read More
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Post Tribune
Jerome Goldstick
September 13, 1924-September 3, 2024
Lincolnwood
Jerome “Jerry” Goldstick, just days away from celebrating his remarkable 100th birthday, loving and devoted husband ... Read More
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Helen Jane Harring
July 4, 1926-August 31, 2024
Inverness
Visitation for Helen Jane Harring will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Ahlgrim Famil ... Read More
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Michael J. King
Oak Lawn
Michael (Mike) J. King, 83, of St. Linus parish in Oak Lawn returned to his Creator and Sustainer on August 31, 2024, su ... Read More
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Daily Southtown
Ruby N. Mason
September 10, 1940-September 2, 2024
Aurora
Ruby N. Mason, 83 of Aurora, passed away September 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sep ... Read More
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Aurora Beacon News
Karen Pavels
July 15, 1946-August 26, 2024
Naperville
Karen Pavels (nee Salemi), age 78, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1974, formerly of Chicago and River Grove, IL, pas ... Read More
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Naperville Sun
Agatha D Prochaska
December 22, 1936-August 16, 2024
Arlington HEIGHTS
Agatha D. "Aggie" Prochaska, of Arlington Heights, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Austria, at the age of 87. Agatha ... Read More
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Preston Scott
Gary
Preston Scott was born January 20, 1943, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi to the parents of Rev. Ellison and Lee Etta Scott, S ... Read More
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Post Tribune
Mattie Ruth Sims
Gary
Mattie Ruth Sims was born on December 18, 1942, to Sam O. Bowman and Lillie Mae Bowman in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She de ... Read More
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Post Tribune
Grace Conklin Sperry
April 9, 1927-August 29, 2024
Aurora
Grace Conklin Sperry, aged 97, passed away peacefully at The Charleston House Senior Living Community on August 29, 2024 ... Read More
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Aurora Beacon News
Michael Joseph Trott
Chicago
Michael passed away on August 22nd, 2024. Born on April 6th, 1940 in Chicago, The beloved son of the late Robert Trott ... Read More
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Gerald Francis Volkmar
Genesoe
Gerald F. "Jerry" Volkmar; age 93; formerly of Westchester and Plainfield; passed peacefully at Allure of Geneseo with h ... Read More
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Henry Lee Wallace
Gary
Henry Lee Wallace, age 65, transitioned peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024. He was born on February 14, 1959 in Gary, ... Read More
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Post Tribune
Leola Willis
March 29, 1932-September 4, 2024
Gary
Leola Willis, born March 29, 1932, to Berniece and Whitfield Willis in Grenada, Mississippi, passed away August 23rd, 20 ... Read More
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Post Tribune

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Why are some obituaries not published? ›

Obituaries are not required by law , so the deceased's family might have chosen to forego publishing one. Publishing an obituary can be expensive , and the funds may be unavailable. The deceased has few family members or friends , so there might have, unfortunately, been no need for an obituary.

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How much does it cost to put an obituary in the Chicago Tribune? ›

Starting at $315.00. A printed notice in the Death Notice section of the Chicago Tribune that references a Maiden Name and refers reads to see the notice under the person's married last name.

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What are the final words on an obituary? ›

Some families make the final line a dedication honoring their loved one. Phrases like “We will always carry your memory in our hearts,” or perhaps a favorite quote of your loved one are heartfelt and personal. Other families select a short prayer, a religious quotation, or a line from a poem to place at the end.

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Additionally, some families may prefer to keep the details of their loved one's passing private and not share them with the public. Another reason a family might choose not to write an obituary is that it can be expensive.

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Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

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Q2: What is the cheapest way to publish an obituary? Answer: Here are your free options: Funeral Homes: Many funeral homes offer basic obituaries on their websites at no cost. Memorial Websites: Several websites specialize in free online obituaries with customizable templates.

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The Tribune publishes obituaries for people from all walks of life — people who have made major contributions to the community are often a priority, but we also consider those who have made a difference in smaller ways. For consideration of a news obituary, call 312-222-5934 or 312-222-3540, or fax 312-222-4674.

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Do people get paid to write obituaries? ›

The estimated total pay for a Obituary Writer is $129,646 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $99,333 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users.

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Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

You are under no legal obligation to take out a death notice or obituary. Think of the latter as a final gift to your loved one—a celebration of who they were and the legacy they created. The former is more of a courtesy to give people information so they too can honor and memorialize the dearly departed.

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What information should you never include in an obituary? ›

A Fitting—and Safe—Tribute

Protect your loved one's identity even after they pass by avoiding using too many specific details in their obituary. Consider only using the first names of relatives, for instance. Or mention their military service but not their regiment number or other details.

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What does it mean when an obituary says passed away suddenly? ›

Sudden, unexpected death is just that: death came without warning. It may happen in a few seconds or minutes, such as in an accident or from a heart attack, or a random, seemingly senseless act of violence. Sudden unexpected deaths also happen when the person is not expected to die in a certain way or place.

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What is the most common last words before death? ›

These are their four most common preoccupations: "I want to tell you that I love you." "I want to tell you that I forgive you." "Would you tell me that you love me?"

What is the best opening line for an obituary? ›

“It is with great sadness that the family of (deceased name) announce (his/her) passing….” “(Deceased name) will be sadly missed by ….” “Fondly remembered by….” “Forever remembered by….”

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What should be left out of a obituary? ›

In most cases, obituaries do not include the names or nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws unless they were close to the deceased. Grandchildren are sometimes listed but often numbered instead (…he leaves behind 5 grandchildren).

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Why is there no obituary on My Friend? ›

There could be several reasons why you're having difficulty finding an obituary. The person you're looking for may not have had an obituary, the newspaper that published it could have gone out of business, or it could have never been saved or digitized.

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How do the times decide who gets an obituary? ›

Every day, editors on The New York Times Obituaries team scan news reports and dig through emails from readers to learn who died recently; they then decide whether to assign a reporter to write about one of those lives. The process can be challenging.

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Who typically writes an obituary? ›

While there are no rules when it comes to who writes the obituary, they're typically written by family members or close friends. When a loved one passes, the family usually decides who will write it based on their relationship to the deceased or writing ability.

Does Ohio require an obituary? ›

No, an Obituary is not required to be published in Ohio. Neither is notice to creditors, other than Medicaid Recovery. In fact, some times it might even be advisable to forego opening an estate until the time for creditors to file claims has passed (in Ohio it is 6 months from the date of death).

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