Obituaries

Irvin “Irv” J. Meyer, age 74, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died peacefully, surrounded by his family. Irv married the love of his life, Kay FitzGerald and together they had 4 children: Christy (Tony Rickabaugh), Amy (Joe D’Arco), Joey † (2021), and Megan (Peter). He was a…

Sheila O’Mahony nee Teahan, 86 (21 & holding); beloved wife of the late Cornelius “Frank” O’Mahony; loving mother of Noreen, Eileen (Joe), Terry (Felicia) and the late Neil (Katy) and Mary Pat; cherished grandmother of Theresa, Dan, Brandon, Eric, Margaret, Eamon, Ian, Brianna, the late Joey and Megan; devoted great-grandmother…

Erika Valdez, age 53, of Alsip, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born on September 18, 1972, Erika was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of everyone who knew her.  Erika’s greatest joy…

Denis Maloney, Cappagh, Teelin passed away peacefully, at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Francis and Margaret, his brother Patrick Joseph and his nephew Patrick. Denis will be sadly missed by his son Michael, his daughter in law Anna, his grandchildren Karina and Adrianna, his brother…

Edmond O’Callaghan, 94, native of Ballylanders, Co. Limerick, Ireland; married for 56 years to his favorite dancing partner Nellie nee Connolly; loving dad to Mary, Eileen (Barry) Reddington and Edmond (MaryLynn); cherished grandpa to Michael (Jade), Kaitlyn, Sean (Fabiola), Edmond (Danielle), Ryan, Lindsay (Jeron), Kevin (Madeleine) and Luke;  adoring great…

Ernesto Alverio, native of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico. Beloved son of Julio and Guillermina. Preceded in death by fond brothers Julio Jr., Juan, and Modesto Munoz. Loving husband of Yolanda Munoz. Devoted father of Victor and Ernesto Jr. Treasured brother of Antonia Munoz, Jose Manuel Munoz, Jesusa Munoz, Maria Gomez, Maria…

Joseph McGrath, 76, native of Glynsk, Carna, Co. Galway, Ireland. beloved partner of the late Patricia Bolin loving son of the late Joseph and Nora McGrath nee Connelly; cherished brother of the late John, Mary Gannon, and Barbara Moran; fond uncle Kathleen (Brian) Haff, Nora (Dave) Hansen, Barbie Gannon, Patrick…

Vanessa A. Marsden, 32; beloved daughter of John and Colleen nee Markey; cherished sister of Nicole (Joe) Ruiz and Alexis (Peter) Schneider; adoring aunt of Joseph and Emma Ruiz and Wyatt Schneider; loving granddaughter of the late James and Mary Marsden and Elizabeth Jane and John Markey; fond niece of…

Mary Gawronski nee Plewa; beloved wife of Kenneth; devoted mother of Gillian; cherished sister John and the late Mark, and Tommy; adoring daughter of the late Al and Sara; dear daughter-in-law of David and Arlene Gawronski; loving sister-in-law of Denise, Gary (Michelle) and Stephen; fond aunt of many; Visitation Thursday…