All Obituaries

Steven J Thompson, 61, of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday November 29th at his home surrounded by his family, after a 4 and 1/2 year battle with colorectal cancer.  Steve was born on November 8th, 1962 to Richard and Anne Thompson in Madison, WI, where he was raised. He studied political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later attended UW Madison Law School, graduating in 1987. After graduation, he packed up his charm and ambition and moved to Chicago to...

Jerry L. Webster (75) of Forest Park, IL, passed away peacefully on November 24th, 2023. Jerry was a U.S. Army Veteran, an avid reader, and true history buff, with a wry sense of humor and outspoken nature. He faced life’s challenges with obstinance and resilience, and always lived life on his own terms. Jerry is survived by his wife Cecile (nee Cochrane) and daughter Shannon; siblings Diane (William) Palermo, Harry (the late TerryMara) Adams, Claudia (David) Hennig, Jane (the...

Natalie R. Jenne was born April 24, 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of the Rev. Edward A. and Hilda Jenne.  Her father was an ordained Lutheran pastor and English professor at Concordia College, Milwaukee, and her mother was a registered nurse.  Natalie was baptized on May 13, 1934 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and later confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  She attended Milwaukee Lutheran High School, and then Valparaiso University, where she...

  Betty Zimmerman,  née Neubauer, died November 19, 2023 at Asbury Gardens Skilled Care in North Aurora. She was 95. She was one of five sisters born to John and Lillian Neubauer in Chicago. A graduate of St. Paschal grade school and Steinmetz High School, she moved to Forest Park, Illinois, met her husband, the late Fred, the "Silver Fox" of the Forest Park Police Department for over 30 years. They raised and generously educated two children, Terry and Fred...

Allen V. Holewa 65, of  Forest Park, IL.  Dear husband of Laurie Pascua.  Beloved father of Kristen (Marc) Holewa-Leon, Courtney Holewa and stepfather to Michael (Marnie) Pascua.  Cherished grandfather of Marciano Leon.    Allen was preceded in death by his parents Alfred Holewa and Myrna nee Collis. Loving brother of Dawn (Bob) Johnson, John Collis, James Collis and the late Ricky Holewa and uncle of Tiffany (Mike) Skaggs ,  Amber (Kyle) Skaggs, Lindsay,...

Charles M. Yeksigian, 93, passed away peacefully Thursday November 2, 2023 at his home in St. Charles, Illinois. Charles was born October 25, 1930 to the late Ann (nee Freitek) and Michael Yeksigian. Sisters Teresa Mahon, Marie Goldfarb, Agnes Williams and Rose Richards. Charles was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Charles and his loving wife Regina (nee Cascella) lived in St. Charles for 25 years. Charles attended St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church and was a member of IBEW Local...

     We are sad to announce that John J. Costelloe, Age 60, passed away on Thursday, October 26, after a battle with lung cancer. John was surrounded by family in his final days.       John's biggest joy of his life was being a father to his twin daughters, the loves  of his life, Jacqueline and Caitlin.  John was loved by many, including his siblings Maryellen, Noreen, Denise and Michael, and his sister-like niece,...