All Obituaries

Carl H. Nauert, III of Forest Park, formerly of River Forest, known affectionately to his family as Herb, passed away on February 21, 2026. Carl was born on July 29, 1955, in Evansville, Indiana. His family moved to Homewood, Illinois when he was in second grade and after graduating from Homewood Flossmoor High School in 1973, Carl pursued higher education at Purdue University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management in 1977.   Carl’s love for music ...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Riedl, age 90, of Oak Park, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. She was born December 12, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, to Rosario and Lauretta Dionne.   Jackie grew up in Lewiston with her sisters Monique (deceased) and Diane. As a young woman she met her husband, Ronald ‘Ron’ Riedl, a navy serviceman while at a dance. After moving to the Chicago area, they were married on February 15, 1957 and remained together ...

Fidel Contreras, 72, of Cicero, Illinois and formerly of Zacatecas, Mexico, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on February 7, 2026. Beloved husband of Ampelia for over 40 years. Loving father of Deisy Contreras and Manuel Contreras. Father in law to Arturo Muñoz. Doting grandfather of Damian and Emily. Dear brother of Armando, Socorro, Jaime, Jorge, Felix, Herlinda, Elodia, Lorena and the late Manuel. Cherished son of the late Felix and Juana Contreras. Fond cousin, uncle ...

On Tuesday February 3rd, John Miller slipped peacefully from this life into the next to reunite with those waiting for him. He was warmly greeted by his loving wife Kimberly, his parents John and Mary-Bernadine, and his eldest sister Katie. His three children Katherine, Sophia, and Justin will be waiting to hear the soft refrains of Pink Floyd until they see him again. He leaves behind a host of other 'children' he adopted over his life, a colorfully assorted mix of old and young ...

George William Morris, a beacon of love and generosity, left this world on January 17, 2026, at the age of 83, in the peaceful surroundings of Forest Park, IL. Born on February 26, 1942, in Chicago, IL, George's journey was one marked by an unwavering commitment to excellence, an insatiable curiosity for life, and a heart that knew no bounds in its capacity to give. George's academic pursuits were as formidable as his character. His quest for knowledge led him to earn a bachelor's degree ...

  Dennis Limbaugh, born February 14, 1949, a lifelong resident of Forest Park, passed peacefully at home at the age of 76 on January 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer spanning more than a decade. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Glen and Arleen, and his beloved sister, Inez. Dennis was the devoted husband to the love of his life, Sharon (Cotter), with whom he shared 53+ wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving father to Melissa and Christopher ...