Obituaries

Francis E (Fred) Abberton passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2023, at the Ascension Resurrection Hospital.  Chicago IL. Fred was born to Stephen and Bridget (O’Reilly) Abberton in Rossmore Galway, Ireland. As the youngest of the family, he enjoyed a…

Memorial Mass Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:00 AM St. Pascal Church 3935 N. Melvina Ave. Chicago, IL 60634

John B. Casey, Jr; beloved husband of the late Brigitte Casey; loving father of Joe (Lisa) and Tom; cherished Opa of Cory (Jordan), Aaron (Rachel), Amanda (John) and Sarah; devoted great Opa of Aidan, Shealyn, Jaymon, Jeter, Reese, Raelee, Myam,…

Debra “Debbie” MacDuff; 63; loving sister of David (Cathy); cherished aunt of Zach and Cody; dear daughter of the late John & Esther; fond friend to many. Avid Cubs fan; Visitation Friday, August 11, 2023, 2 to 7 PM at…

Maria Isabel Figueroa Wright, 70; passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on August 4, 2023. She was a loving mother to her four children Maria Isabel (Scott) Schechter, Juan Figueroa, Osvaldo Figueroa, and Bryan Wright. Maria was predeceased…

Mary Moore nee Connaughton, 94, peacefully passed away July 26, 2023, in Frisco, TX. Formerly of Co. Roscommon, Ireland, Boston, MA. and Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mike) Moore. Devoted mother of Pat (Larry) Dondalski of Frisco,…

Diane M. Sullivan nee Carrigan, 84; passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023; beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Daniel, Timothy (Shirley), Patrick (Sarah), the late Thomas, and Catherine (Ted) Ptak; proud grandmother of 10; Diane was…

Yvette Christine Shields, a well-respected reporter, beloved friend and wonderful mother, died suddenly this week. She was 57. Born on March 30, 1966, Yvette was a life-long resident of Chicago and the suburbs. A graduate in journalism from Columbia College,…

Robert, often called Bob by family, friends and neighbors was the son of the late Frank and Gertrude (nee Franz) VanVlierbergen. Born and raised on near west side of Chicago at 13th St and Wood a few blocks from Roosevelt…