Obituaries

Joseph M. Hennessy, 48, died unexpectedly. He was the beloved son of the late Noreen nee Dillon and Joseph T. Hennessy. Joe was born in Chicago and adopted as an infant where he was received with great joy into his family. Growing up Joe developed an interest in trains and…

Kurt J. Anstett, 62, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2023. He left behind his loving wife, Denise (Loy); most cherished sons, Ryan and Aidan; beloved niece Erika; dear sisters, Rita and Veronica; fun-loving cousin to many; loyal friend to countless. He was preceded in death by his faithful parents,…

Rita Bakewell, 88, passed away on February 20, 2023. Rita was a warrior and an inspiration to many, overcoming an unbelievable set of physical obstacles. Rita could find humor in nearly anything, and she loved to spend time with friends and family. A graduate of Loyola University and the University…

Sheila P. Johnson nee Downes, 81; native of Kimmage, Dublin, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Terrance J.; loving mother of Colleen, Brian, Sean, Erin Ahearn and Kelly (Jerry) Gaskin; cherished Granny of Brian II and Shannon Ahearn, Ciara, Aidan and Cian Gaskin and Tommy Ahearn; devoted daughter of the…

John Patrick O’Brien; beloved husband and best friend for 42 years of Beverly nee Mock; loving father of Kevin (Katherine) and Michael; devoted son of the late Patrick and Josie; cherished brother of Patrick (Joan), Eileen (Bob) Hageman, Maureen (Tom) Hellstern and Margaret; special uncle of Kelly (Patrick), Patrick, Claire,…

Deacon Eugene L. Kummerer, Jr, ordained May 11, 2019; cherished son of Margaret nee Berry and Eugene, Sr; loving brother of Brian (Karrie), Jeff (Wendy), Richard (Stephanie) and Mary Pat (Jeff) Lunkes; adoring uncle of Sara, Katie, Tillie, Samantha, Jenna, Brittany, Alison, Megan, Jack, Mackenzie and Molly; dear nephew of…

Gerald Adamek, 86; beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving father of Laura, Susan (Jeff) Griggs and the late Ralph; cherished grandfather of Margaret, Kathryn and Julianna Griggs; fond brother of Carol (the late William) Wedel, Tom (Noel), the late Louis Jr. (the late Dolly), Richard (the late Mildred), Roberta…

Dawn M. Donovan; cherished daughter of the late Margaret nee Shaughnessy and James; loving sister of Rev. James, Mary Kay (Phillip) Falson, Margaret (David) Wilson and Catherine (Kyle) Speer; dear aunt of Kevin (Molly), Phillip (Kerissa), Patrick (Nineveh), Kelly, Ryan (Cassandra) , Danny, Kaitlyn, Lily, and Henry; fond grand-aunt of…

James E. Haeberlin; beloved husband of Mary Ann nee Wilde; loving father of James and stepfather of Kim (Jim) Miller and Karen (Michael) Jefferson; dear brother of Alvin (JoAnn), Marie (Eldon) Edlund, Lucille (Tom) Cannon, Elizabeth (the late William) Janny, the late Leo (Carole) and Richard; Visitation Saturday 12 PM…