Obituaries

Guillermo De La Fuente, 91 years old, passed away peacefully on September 11th. Loving husband of the late Francisca nee Escalante. Beloved, devoted and proud father to Sylvia (William) Lill), Ruth, Alicia and William (Janet). Loving grandpa to William, Joseph (Alison), Steven, Priscilla, James (Erica), Andrew, Tristan, Thomas, Sydney and…

James Joseph Begley, retired CPD, of Chicago, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 12th. surrounded by his family. James was the beloved husband of over 58 years to the late Colette M. (nee Wall), loving and devoted father of Mary (Giuseppe) Saso and Sheila Begley; cherished grandfather of Megan and…

Marcia Ann Hawes, from Woodstock IL, formerly of Berwyn IL has passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. She lost her battle to COPD which she has been battling for the past 6 years. Marcia left behind her son, Lowell Jr. and her 6 siblings, Maryann, Michael, Margaret, Martin, Matthew,…

Ellen “Eileen” “Sis” Kennelly, née O’Connor, of Chicago, formerly of Skehenerin, Co. Kerry, Eire died on September 10, 2025, at the age of 104. She was the last of her generation in the O’Connor and Kennelly families. The loving wife of the late Patrick Kennelly, beloved mother of Elizabeth, Mary…

In loving memory of Domingo (Mingo) Pacheco July 15, 1931-September 4, 2025 With deep love and sadness, we announce the passing of Domingo “Mingo” Pacheco, who departed this world on September 4, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in Yauco, Puerto Rico on July 15, 1931, Mingo lived a…

William M. “Bill” Kirby, age 74, resident of Maricopa, AZ; formerly of the Portage Park neighborhood in Chicago; US Navy Veteran, Driver with CTDU, longtime youth football coach. Cherished son of the late William J. and Elizabeth Kirby and son-in-law of the late Julian and Maria Toscano. Beloved husband of…

Balbina “Bini” Smalarz, age 82; passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025; beloved wife of the late Larry Martens; dear sister of the late Paul Smalarz, Jr.; cherished aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Memorial Visitation Friday, September 12th, 10 AM until time of Mass at 11AM at St. Pascal…

Barbara P. Young, 81, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Dedicated teacher of young children for 45 years, loving caregiver to many cats throughout her life, and caring, supportive, and generous friend and family member. Preceded in death by her father, Raymond F. Young and her…

Caroline Lee (née O’Dowd) of Chicago, formerly of Ballisodare, Co. Sligo, Ireland passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary, and her brothers Michael, Bernard, and Nace. Loving wife of Raymond and dear mother to Gavin, Colin, and her favorite son Logan. Caroline will…