Obituaries

Memorial Mass Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM St. Pascal Church 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Chicago, IL 60634

John B. Casey, Jr; beloved husband of the late Brigitte Casey; loving father of Joe (Lisa) and Tom; cherished Opa of Cory (Jordan), Aaron (Rachel), Amanda (John) and Sarah; devoted great Opa of Aidan, Shealyn, Jaymon, Jeter, Reese, Raelee, Myam, Kai and Brooklyn; dear brother of Dan (Suzette) and Kathy…

Debra “Debbie” MacDuff; 63; loving sister of David (Cathy); cherished aunt of Zach and Cody; dear daughter of the late John & Esther; fond friend to many. Avid Cubs fan; Visitation Friday, August 11, 2023, 2 to 7 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W Irving Park Rd (1/2…

Maria Isabel Figueroa Wright, 70; passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on August 4, 2023. She was a loving mother to her four children Maria Isabel (Scott) Schechter, Juan Figueroa, Osvaldo Figueroa, and Bryan Wright. Maria was predeceased by her siblings Manuel Figueroa and Geralda Figueroa, and is…

Mary Moore nee Connaughton, 94, peacefully passed away July 26, 2023, in Frisco, TX. Formerly of Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Boston, MA. and Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mike) Moore. Devoted mother of Pat (Larry) Dondalski of Frisco, TX., Eileen-Moore Oleksy (Tom) of New Port Richey, FL., Maureen…

Diane M. Sullivan nee Carrigan, 84; passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Daniel, Timothy (Shirley), Patrick (Sarah), the late Thomas, and Catherine (Ted) Ptak; proud grandmother of 10; Diane was preceded in death by her mother, Marion Carrigan and her…

Yvette Christine Shields, a well-respected reporter, beloved friend and wonderful mother, died suddenly this week. She was 57. Born on March 30, 1966, Yvette was a life-long resident of Chicago and the suburbs. A graduate in journalism from Columbia College, Yvette became a reporter at the storied City News Bureau,…

Robert, often called Bob by family, friends and neighbors was the son of the late Frank and Gertrude (nee Franz) VanVlierbergen. Born and raised on near west side of Chicago at 13th St and Wood a few blocks from Roosevelt and Ashland, he attended Immanuel Lutheran Church School. Later, he…

We mourn the loss of Vickie Collins, a beloved sister, mother, and cherished member of the community. Vickie passed away on June 29, 2023. Her departure leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Vickie was born on September 15,1970 in Chicago to Carol (née…