All Obituaries

Marlene Joyce Quandt, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026. . Born on January 30, 1936 in Oak Park,  but lived her whole life in Forest Park the town she served and loved. Marlene lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family, friends, faith, and community.   Marlene devoted many years of her career to serving the Village of Forest Park as the Village Clerk. Her dedication and professionalism left a lasting impact on the community she served so ...

Rosemary Johnson, 80, of Oak Park, Illinois, passed away on July 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rosemary was born on November 21, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, and she carried the spirit of that city with her throughout her life. She was known to family and friends simply as Rosemary, a woman of warmth, grace, and steady devotion.  A devoted Christian, Rosemary’s faith was an important part of who she was. It guided her values, shaped the way she cared for others, ...

Judith Arnold (nee Amundsen), longtime resident of Forest Park. Beloved wife of the late William D. Arnold. Loving mother of David (Penelope), Christopher (MaryJean) and the late Kathleen (Robert).Proud Grandma of Katie (Matt), Will, Josh (Natali), David, Jesse (Eric), Lisa (Philip), Michael and Great Grandma of ten. Fond aunt and cherished friend and neighbor of many. Preceded in death by her many loving relatives and close, lifelong friends. Judith graduated from Triton College with ...

Sandra Ellen Remus Boy, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. Born on August 14, 1941, Sandra lived a full and meaningful life rooted in family, service, learning, travel, and love. Formerly of Forest Park, Illinois, and later of Marco Island, Florida, she carried with her the friendships, traditions, and memories of the communities she called home. Sandra and her beloved husband, Bud, shared a love of adventure that took them across five continents, several countries, and nearly ...

Reverend Dr. Charles Emil Cairo passed away on June 18, 2026, in Maywood, Illinois, from natural causes at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his father, Emil Lawrence Cairo, his mother, Louise A. Cairo, née Condux, and his sister Roseanne Clark née Cairo. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Nakashima Cairo. He also leaves behind his children: Charles (Karen), Charlene Emme (Michael), Jeanie Cairo (Mike Colella), and Joel (Eileen); nine grandchildren: Katie, ...

Joseph Max Rosenblatt, 80, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026 in Oak Park, Illinois.  He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Gay Miller, four daughters, Audrey Rosenblatt (Ben Bottorff), Ivana Rosenblatt (Dave Gohlke), Heather Rosenblatt (Jon Hood), and Rebecca Rosenblatt, and six grandchildren, Isaac, Max, Milo, Olivia, Zach, and Theo. He was a mathematician who was a Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Joe was born March 4, 1946, in New York ...

Diane Dormeyer passed away peacefully on the morning of June 3, 2026. She was a loving and dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend, and—her lifelong passion—caregiver.   Early Life and Education Diane was born on April 7, 1947, at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park, Illinois. She was the middle daughter of Henry and Dorothy Jeane (nee Rabe) Dormeyer. Growing up in Des Plaines, she attended Central and Thacker schools before graduating from ...

Carol Lee Obis, nee Miklos, of Forest Park passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026 at the age of 84. Carol Lee was born on December 20, 1941 and was the loving mother to Deborah (Michael) Hoffman, Jeff Obis, Shelly (Kris) Stange, and Anne Marie (Steve) Vazquez. She was the devoted grandmother to Mallory, Sarah, Hannah, Cassidy,  Melissa, Kerry Lee, Jacob, Nicholas, Samuel, Benjamin and Skylar and proud great-grandmother  to Madison, Angelina, and Owen. Carol Lee was the dear sister ...

On Friday, May 29th, 2026, Forest Park and the world lost a legend — a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Patricia (Pulaski Julian) Kautz died peacefully at home in Forest Park after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, William J. Kautz, and her daughter Paula Julian Peterson. Born to the late Joseph and Eva (Surges) Pulaski, Patricia grew up in Forest Park, spent her high school years in ...