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…

Karen A. Trelford, 68; beloved daughter of the late Geno and Anne Pierro; devoted mom to Gregory and Nicholas; loving mother to Bozzie, Billy, Foster, and Nina. A celebration of life is being planned for the near future.

Alberta P. Matulis, loving daughter of the late Albert and Clementine; beloved sister of the late Christine Ann Munoz; devoted stepdaughter of Ann; adored godmother of Beth Siegfort and Janet Russo; cherished aunt of Michael Salvaggio and Raymond Russo; dearest niece of the late Raymond and Josephine Trembus; fond cousin…

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…