All Obituaries

Lillian Barton Sargeant of Naperville, IL, departed this life Sunday, August 30 after a lengthy illness.  She was 82 years old.  Born in Neillsville, WI to the late Esther Kraemer and Leo Barton, she grew up in the Chicago area and graduated Northern Illinois University in 1961 with a degree in Education.  She later went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.  It was at Northern Illinois University she met her husband Roger, whom she married in...

Mary Rita McCarthy, 103 years, loving daughter of the late Samuel and Nora McCarthy, dear sister of the late Justin McCarthy, devoted cousin and faithful friend of many.  Died peacefully August 29.  Due to COVID 19, services will be private with internment atQueen of Heaven Cemetery.  Memorial mass at Presence Resurrection Retirement Center, 7262 W. Peterson, Chicago, IL will take place at a later date.   

Lauren Puleo-Freck 74, Friday August 28, 2020. She was a 53 year resident of Broadview IL. Animal lover, and amateur collector. She loved finding hidden treasures at garage/estate sales and thrift stores. She was a champion of the of the underdog and little guy. Her kind heart and strong principles influenced many people in a positive way. She is survived by : Lynn Knepple (Twin Sister), Sons Troy Puleo, Steve Puleo and Nate Anderson. Grandson Tyler Puleo, Nephew Adam Neugebauer, and...

Arthur Steeg, age 95, of LaGrange Illinois, Fennville Michigan and Venice Florida, formerly of Forest Park Illinois.  He was born in Brienne Romania on February 28, 1925, and he passed away on August 17, 2020.  Arthur was the son of Reinhold and Hulda Steeg. He was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Ida Steeg (nee Manske) and his brother Hugo Steeg of Michelbach,Germany.    He is survived by daughters...

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep by Mary Elizabeth Frye   Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. I do not die.   The...

Eugene P. Zwadlo, 74, of Chicago.  Beloved husband of the late Brenda nee Raftery.  Loving brother of Margaret, Ronald and the late Richard.  Dear brother-in-law of Elaine Englehardt and John (Chris) Raftery.  Fond uncle of Katie.  Eugene served in the Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran.Info. 708-366-2200.