All Obituaries

Frank M. Young, age 97, of River Forest, IL, passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 1, 1929, in Chicago, Frank was the son of F. Mortimer Young and Irene Hyde. A lifelong Chicagoan, he built a remarkable life grounded in devotion; to his family, to the CPA firm he founded in 1970, and to the many interests that kept his mind curious and his spirit full. Whether immersed in his work, exploring new ideas, or pursuing his hobbies, Frank ...

Alexander Mark Ewell, 28, of River Forest, died peacefully on April 15, 2026. He was born in Chicago on July 18, 1997 to Michael Ewell and Heidi Ewell. Raised in River Forest, he graduated in 2015 from Oak Park River Forest High School where he excelled in playing for OPRF’s Baseball program. In his senior year, he’d help lead his team to placing third in state. He also ran competitive track and cross country for the high school. After pursuing his passion to live in New York ...

Dr. Paul Theodore Kreiss was born on May 11, 1926, in Mulhouse France, the son of Frederic and Louise (Wolff) Kreiss. He had two brothers, Marcel and Alfred. Love existed beyond the walls of their home and included regular activities with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ at the Lutheran Church, where he received the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and was confirmed on March 24, 1940. Paul enjoyed many visits to Grandma’s house in Blaesheim where the family ...

Robert Allan Alba, known to many as Bob and to those closest to him as Sonny, passed away at home on April 9, 2026, in Forest Park, Illinois.   Born on March 14, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Vernetta. He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Constance Craig and Dianne Sutcliffe. He lived a life marked by quiet strength, steady devotion, and deep care for those around him. Those who knew him remember him as resourceful, loving, and a man of few words. He made others ...

Cau A Ly, 75, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born in 1951 in Hai Ninh Province in northern Vietnam to a Chinese family, Cau’s early life was shaped by the movement and upheaval of war. When Vietnam was split between North and South in 1954, his family relocated to Tung Nghia in the Central Highlands. Despite frequent separation and hardship, Cau showed remarkable determination from a young age, working to ensure that both he and his ...

Adam A. Plonski, 94, of River Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026. Adam was born Adam Joseph Plonski on July 15, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, to Teofil and Apolonia Plonski, who emigrated from Poland. Although his given name was Adam Joseph, he was known throughout his life as Adam A. Plonski, adopting the name Anthony at his religious confirmation, a name that remained part of his identity for decades. He was raised in Brooklyn and attended Our Lady of Częstochowa ...