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Oct 16, 2026

Pastor Mamerto “Mert” Cortez, a devoted servant of God, peacefully went home to be with Jesus on October 16, 2026, at Condell Advocate Hospital in Libertyville, Illinois. Throughout his 92-year journey, he touched many lives with his loving and gentle spirit, joyful service, devotion to God’s Word, and unwavering faithfulness to his Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Mert was a beloved pastor...

Oct 10, 2026

Deanna Therese Roberts nee DeSchryver, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026. She is survived by her beloved daughters Stacy (Paul) Ambrosini and Jennifer (Dean Leo) Richardson; her precious grandchildren Paige Richardson and Nicholas Ambrosini; her dear brother Steve (Joyce) DeSchryver; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her deeply.

She is preceded in passing and is reunited...

Oct 10, 2026

Gloria "Boobie" Thomas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 10, 2026. She is survived by her loving children Sherena, Jerrel, and Jasmine Thomas; her cherished grandchildren Dymond, Naudiya, Nalisia, Naliyah, and Jayce Thomas; her precious great-grandchild Dailani Clark; her proud mother Esteria Nickson; her dear brother James (the late Natalie) Nickson and her sister Rachale Nickson; a...

Oct 9, 2026

Oct 9, 2026

Mark A. Kaplan, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife Kathy Fitzgerald nee Eurich; his stepdaughters Andrea Fitzgerald (fiancé Frank Alioto) and Megan Fitzgerald (Joshua Martin); his cherished grandchildren Alyssa (Jameson) Wright and Camden and Aubriana Martin; his precious great-grandchild Arabella; and many friends and family members that will miss him deeply.

He is...

Oct 9, 2026

Oct 8, 2026

Pearlean Strawn, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026. She is survived by her beloved children Michael Strawn, Tamorah Strawn, and Delores (Willie) Boyd; her cherished grandchildren Damone Harris, Erica Hand, Dionde (Sarah) Harris, Whitney Harris, Jenna Harris, Donovan Strawn, and Marquis Strawn; 6 precious great-grandchildren, and 7 treasured great-great grandchildren. She is a beloved aunt, cousin, and friend to...

Sep 29, 2026

Sep 22, 2026

Kareena Johanna Cope, born on November 12, 2002, passed away on September 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and treasured memories that will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Kareena was a beautiful soul whose radiant smile could brighten any room and whose laughter was contagious. She was deeply loved by her family and friends—not only...

Sep 16, 2026

Mariana Moore was born August 10, 1964, to her loving parents, Lolita Wilson (Smith) & Walter Moore, Sr., in Chicago, IL. She passed away peacefully on September 16th, 2026, at Evanston Hospital. 

Mariana attended North Chicago Community High School, earning her diploma in 1983. Mariana was known for having a kind heart full of love, a spirit of kindness, and gentle...

Sep 7, 2026

Carlos Joseph Castillo, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. He is survived by his beloved parents Jennifer Bovio and Carlos Anthony Castillo; his cherished half-siblings Luke Stock and Lucia Kouchi; his precious grandparents Deborah Bovio and Zenida and Carlos Castillo; his dearest aunts and uncles Joe (Deanne) Bovio and Robert (Valerie) Castillo; his favorite cousins Avery and Cole Bovio...

Sep 2, 2026

Charles “Chad” John Nagle, age 64, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lake County, Illinois, on March 22, 1962, Chad spent the majority of his life there.

Charles was preceded in death by his treasured parents Charles and Rita Nagle. He is survived by his two beloved children Darrin...

Aug 30, 2026

Guillermina Menchaca de Avila, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2026. She is survived by her beloved children Leonardo Avila, Martha Avila, Mariana Avila, and Luis Carlos Avila; her precious grandchildren Cristina, Jessy, Cesar, Rebeca, Frankie, Daniela, Silvia, Alex, Michael, Gabriela, Kathy, Nohami, Oscar, Joseph, Isaac, Ethan, & Desiree; her great-grandchildren Andrew, Adeline, Aiden,...

Aug 29, 2026

Laurel "Tama" Borg (81) passed away on August 29th, 2026, surrounded by her husband, Keith, and her granddaughter, Ashleigh.

Tama was born on August 12th, 1945, to Laurel and Phillip Ellis, one of five daughters whom they would love and raise right in Waukegan. Tama attended Waukegan schools where she would meet her future husband Keith in grade school.

Tama worked for...

Aug 23, 2026

After 83 years, Ausie “Dean” Underwood, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2026. Dean married Dixie Rae Elblein in 1967 and together they shared 45 beautiful years of marriage until her passing in 2012. Dean was blessed to find a love a second time. He married Dorothy “Dottie” Miller in 2014. Dean was born on November 7,...

Aug 21, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Mott, 82, was raised in Mt. Prospect, IL, the middle son of Bill and Grace Mott. A graduate of Prospect High School, he received his bachelor’s degree from Culver Stockton college in Canton, Missouri where he was also a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Post-college, Tom began a procurement career at International Harvester/Hough, where he worked...

Aug 21, 2026

Mary J. Jurgaitis (nee Horn), passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved husband and children on August 21, 2026. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years David J. Jurgaitis, her loving children Jason (Amber) Jurgaitis and Jessica (Don) Hubert; her precious grandchildren David Xander and Deklan Jurgaitis and Natalie, Samantha, and Lily Hubert; and her cherished sisters...

Aug 15, 2026

James A. Kolar (Jim), 69, died on August 15, 2026. Despite difficulties since birth, Jim lived a full life, including hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and out.

Jim never complained and just loved being with his family for pizza and a near beer. Jim was loved by all his siblings, in-laws, nephews, niece, and his cousins. He was...

Aug 8, 2026

Con gran pesar en nuestros corazones, anunciamos la partida de Domingo Ocampo Cruz, de 60 años, quien partió el 8 de agosto de 2026, rodeado de su amorosa familia.

Domingo fue un hombre que encontró alegría en las cosas que más importaban. Nació en México y llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía alrededor de veinte años, con la esperanza de...

Jul 31, 2026

Benjamin Bustos, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026 surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his loving sons Juan Bustos, Jorge Bustos, Eduardo (Cecilia) Bustos, and Oscar (Melinda) Bustos; his cherished grandchildren Nicholas John Bustos, Krystal (Chris) Mary Rainey, Ariana Marie Bustos, Jordan (Chloe) Benjamin Bustos, Preston Taylor Bustos, and Camaron Tatum Bustos; his precious...