All Obituaries

David William Prine, 85, a lifelong resident of Maywood, Illinois, passed away at home on September 23, 2023. He was born on November 2, 1937, in Melrose Park, Illinois. He graduated from Proviso High School in Maywood in 1955, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 1960 from the University of Illinois, studying at both Navy Pier and Champaign. Dave worked as an engineer at Zenith Radio Corp., Magnuflux Corp., Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp., Gard Inc., and...

Jack W. Righeimer, 85 of River Forest passed away peacefully September 15, 2023.  He is the beloved husband of Lois "Jennie" Righeimer nee Maupin.  Loving father of Carolyn and Julie Righeimer and fond brother of the late Robert J. Righeimer. He graduated from Marquette University and received a Masters Degree from Northern Illinois University.  Jack produced and hosted one of the first PBS healthcare programs called "Consultation".   He worked...

  Curtis Rodney Case, Jr. (Casey) passed away in his home on September 10, 2023.  Casey was born in Oak Park, IL, son of Curtis R. Case, Sr. and Phyllis Butler Case.  Casey was a proud graduate of Fenwick High School.  After graduation, he went on to be successful in advertising, marketing, and sales.  Casey raised his family in Deerfield, IL, where he coached his daughters’ soccer teams, was an active member of the Deerfield Optimist and Lions Clubs, and...

Sylvia L. Jew nee Hutson, 74, of Oak Park passed away September 6, 2023.  Beloved wife of Barry.  Loving mother of Tanya Brown and Taneesha Thomas.

Doris H. Kirk "Nana" nee Hunt, age 88, formerly of Oak Park, passed away Thursday August 24, 2023 in Batavia, IL. She was a graduate of Oak Park – River Forest High School in 1952. Doris studied voice and piano after high school and was very accomplished at both. Music became her lifelong passion, along with volunteering in her community to help others. Shortly after graduation, she went to...

John Sheehan, 57, son of Kathryn Tulipani and Patrick Sheehan, went home to the Lord on August 9, 2023.  He is survived by his mother, his sister Debby Mondragon, aunts Dorothy Mulligan and Susan Haracz, and  cousins, nieces and nephews.  He loved music and studied auto mechanics at DeVry University.  Rest in  peace, John. Burial wll be private.  Memorial donations can be made to the Diabetes Foundation. Arrangements made by Zimmerman Funeral Home.

Mcristle was born July 19, 1948 in Grenada, M.S. She was the youngest of ten children born to the union of Willie Mister, Sr. & Millie Mister (Conley). Her siblings were: Rufus, Robert, Estelle (Sellie Edwards), Willie Jr., Iola, John, Irotha, Ezra Macarthur, Lynn, and John R. Mcristle was affectionatelyknown as “Cristle” or “Ann” by family and friends. Mcristle accepted Christ at an early...

Sharon A. Sassone, née Moeller, age 78; loving wife of the late Paul F., dear daughter of the late John and Evelyn Moeller; loving sister of John (Jean), James and Kathryn Porter; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation Tuesday, August 15, 9:30am - 11:00am  at Zimmerman-Harnett Funeral Home, 7319 W. Madison Street, Forest Park where Service will be held at 11:00 am.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Animal Care League of Oak Park...

In the early morning hours of August 4, 2023, our mother, sister, friend departed this life for her last and greatest journey.  For the very first time she packed light.  Margaret (Peggy) spent her childhood in Forest Park attending St. Bernadine's School and graduating from Trinity High. She met and married Ernest Dreyer and together they settled in Wheaton.  Peggy was a dedicated travel agent and enthusiastic traveler, and an avid science fiction fan.  She has...