Obituaries

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…

Gemma Officer, age 84; daughter of late James and Grace McCallan; beloved wife of the late James Officer; loving mother to Grace (Rob) Palz, Deirdre (Tony) Tinerella, Denise, Gemma, James (Stephanie), Ciaran (Lora), Kevin (Desiree), Sean, and Ryan (Juanita) Officer; cherished grandmother to twenty-one grandchildren and great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren;…

Noreen S. Hannemann, nee Keegan, beloved wife of Joseph Roland Hannemann, dear sister of Thomas Keegan (the late Carol), and cherished aunt of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  She was preceded in death by her children, Pamela Lee and J. Brian, and her parents Al and Elsie Keegan. Noreen…