Obituaries

James J. Formella, 69; loving uncle to Richard, Bo Duke and Ezra; fond cousin and friend to many; avid fisherman his whole life, lover of all animals and plants. Visitation Friday 3-8 PM and Saturday from 9AM until time of Service at 10 AM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home, 5917…

Luis Ariel Velazquez (54), proud Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Myrna Velazquez; children Gabrielle Y. Velazquez (daughter), Luis A. Velazquez II (son), and Liam B Daughrity (grandson); parents María D. Sánchez (mother) and Edwin Velazquez (late father); siblings Maribel Miller (husband…

Charles W. Ruzicka, 80; loving brother of Pat (Gerald) Novak and the late Julia (the late Larry) Rochotte; dear uncle of Linda Carreon, Sandra (Kurt) Aichele, Karen (Louis) Portugal, John (Kelly) Novak, Michelle (Frank) Tomasello and Bill Rochotte; fond great uncle and friend to many. Proud graduate of the University…

Mary Rose Reynolds, 92, nee McPartlin; native of Greaghnafarna, Co. Leitrim, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Ephraim “Effie” Reynolds; loving mother of Michael (Sarah); cherished grandmother of Stephanie; dear sister of Michael (Bridgie) McPartlin, John (Baby) McPartlin, Tom (Philomena) McPartlin, Katherine (Packey Joe) McTigue, Bea (Richard) Hennel, and sister-in-law…

Mary Whelan nee McDonagh, 88, of Prospect Heights peacefully departed this life surrounded by her family on June 4, 2024.  Born January 24, 1936, in Lissergool, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Mary nee Sharkey and Edward McDonagh; Beloved wife of 49 years of the late…

Our beloved sister Wendy Duff left us unexpectedly but peacefully on May 13th.  Wendy had a huge loving heart of gold.  She would give to anyone and loved everyone, putting  a smile on the faces of all!  Her love for family was portrayed endlessly.  Wendy had a love for nature…

Leticia Inés Gavilanes de Calderón, 88, Nativa de una hermosa cuidad en Riobamba, Ecuador; Falleció pacíficamente rodeada por sus amados hijos e hijas. Viuda de Albino Calderón. Hija de Vicente y María; Amada Madre de Carmen, Laura, Rosalino, Hilda, Ángel y Efraín Calderón. Adorada Abuelita de Franklin, Hilda, Miguel, Evelyn,…

Jane Ann Maher, 74; cherished daughter of John and Marie Maher; loving sister of John; adoring Godmother of Robert Welsby; dear cousin and friend of many; treasured teacher of theology for many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary and Mother Guerin High School; member of St. Vincent de Paul and…

Eileen M. Travers Plover, 93, nee Ring;  beloved wife of the late Lawrence Travers and John Plover; loving mother of Dan (Chris) Travers, Mary Hess, Noreen Travers, Kathleen Heneghan, Larry (Sue) Travers, Tim (Lisa) Travers, Anne (Matt) Turk, Jerry (Renee) Travers, Therese (Billy) McGarry and Ellen (Padraic) Duffy; cherished grandmother…