Obituaries

Christine Inez Wasowski nee Bersani; beloved wife of Richard, retired CPD; loving mother of Bob (Jamie) Wasowski, Allison (Bill) Whelehan and Elizabeth (Peter) Babich; cherished Nana of Alexandra, Elise, and Liliana Wasowski, Danny and Maeve Whelehan and Jack, Madelyn and Grace Babich; dear sister of Patricia (Ted) Lyjak, Elaine (Fred)…

Michael Christopher Cotter, native of Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland passed away on August 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband to his wife Josephine (nee Cesare) for over 50 years and the best father to Tammy Jo (Tony) Apa, Joanna, and Nora Mary. Cherished grandfather to…

Patrick Thomas Conroy, P.E., ASCE, 88; born July 3, 1937 to the late Peter and Winifred (née Heneghan) Conroy, he grew up with his three brothers on the West side of Chicago. A graduate of Our Lady of the Angels and St. Mel High School, he earned an engineering degree from IIT…

Kay Monroe Smith, 83, died Saturday, August 2, 2025. She was devout in faith, keen in intellect and generous in love. Kay was preceded in death by Robert N. Smith, her devoted husband of 48 years, and is survived by her beloved sons, Christian (Sandra Shimon) and Garrett (Charity Haines),…

Julianne Mueller (nee Stark), at rest August 2, 2025. Adored wife of George for nearly 50 years. Cherished mother of Jessica Larys, Dana Wehrheim (Nicklaus), Edward Mueller and Lianna Fumo (James). Fiercely protective and endlessly proud grandmother of George and Violet Larys, Robin and Luke Wehrheim and Willow, Shea and…

Erika A. Smith; loving daughter of Edna and the late Rickey; cherished sister of Elio (Mike) and Michael (Kristal); dearest Titi of Mikey; devoted cousin to Alex, Chris, Angel, Mia, Jujy, Natalia, Baby, Vicky and Charlie; darling granddaughter of Carmen; beloved niece of Diana (Raul) and Marilynn; fond friend to…

William J. Olson II; beloved son of the late William and Florence; loving brother of Paul, Carrie (Terry) Noone, Nancy (Dan) West, Robert (Luanne), Barbara (Syed) Hashmi, Peter (Ann), Edna, Susan (Ken) Lyko, Janet (George) Sasenick and Florence (Ed) Jarosz; fond uncle of many; Visitation Wednesday 9:30 until time of…

Kathleen “Kathy” Clancy nee Gavin, 62; beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of John, Patrick (Kelly) and Shannon; proud grandmother of Gavin; cherished daughter of Jack and the late Ellen “Nellie” Gavin; dear sister of Johnny (Bliss) Gavin, Eileen (Luke) Kelly, Kelly (Terry) Gillepsie, Tony Gavin and the late Patricia…

Peter Furlong; beloved husband of the late Margaret “Marge”; loving father of Ann (the late Aidan) Brogan, John Furlong and the late Kathleen Snider;  cherished grandfather of Aidan Jr. and Lindsay Green, Kayce Furlong and Daniel Snider; devoted great-grandfather of Noah and Adeline Snider, Macaulay and Desmond Pegg and the…