All Obituaries

James Randall Bridges, 37, of Antioch, IL passed away suddenly Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home, he was born February 6, 1984 in Highland Park, IL and was the oldest of two sons born to the union of James and Janet Bridges. James is survived by his mother; Janet M. Bridges of Woodruff, WI, his brother; Jesse Bridges of Salem Lakes, WI, his daughter: Maya bridges of Salem Lakes, WI, his niece; Hailey of Salem Lakes, WI, his uncle; Randall Benson of Salem Lakes, WI, his best friend...

Pierina Biondi age 74 of Highwood passed away on September 15, 2021 at home. Born September 17, 1946 in S'Anna Pelago, Modena, Italy to the union of Angelo and Annunziatina (Renucci) Ugolini. In 1956 at the age of 10 the family immigrated to the United States to the Highland Park/Highwood area where she attended Oak Terrace School, Northwood Jr. High School and Elm Place Jr. High School. Graduating from Highland Park High School, class of 1966, she became a nurse and years later she...

Betty Lou Brugioni, age 86 lifelong resident of Highland Park passed away peacefully Monday, September 13, 2021 at home.  She was born June 12, 1935 in Highwood, Illinois to the union of Arthur and Savina (Amidei) Grandi. A graduate of Highland Park High School she was a member of St. James Church, where she sang in the church choir, the Sacred Heart Guild of St. James Church and the former Italian Womens Prosperity Club. Beloved wife of Domenic. Loving mother of Patti...

Reba Mae Murphy, age 79 of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday evening September 10, 2021 at Aperion Care Evanston, Illinois. She was born November 12, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the union of Melger E. and Gladys (Smith) Hicks and has resided in Cincinnati, Covington, Kentucky, Chicago, Illinois and the last 8 years in Oak Lawn, Illinois. She attended St. Rits's School of the Deaf K-12 in Cincinnati. She retired from the United States Postal Service in River Grove, IL....

Gordon Louis Meling, age 82 of Cave Creek, AZ formerly of Lake Forest, IL passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 27, 2021. Born November 4, 1938 in Chicago, IL to the union of Harold and Eva (Feldkirchner) Meling.  He graduated Arlington Heights High School, class of 1956. At the age of 18 as a tree trimmer he broke his back. After 6 months in hospital he began his failed pro golf career.  Failure sent him to Las Vegas where he again failed.  With...

Billy Joe Vaughn, age 71 of Zion, IL passed on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL. He was born August 26,1950 in Lambert, Mississippi. He was the youngest of 10 children born to the union of Maggie and Luther Vaughn. He moved to Waukegan as a teenager. He attended Waukegan East High School where he participated in the ROTC program which sparked his interest in the military. He...

Jose Luis Agustin Tovar, 63 of Round Lake Park, IL passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the Condell Medical Center of Libertyville, IL, he was born May 18, 1958 in Cotiro, Michawacon, Mexico and was the youngest of nine children born to the union of Evasto & Adalverta Tovar, Jose immigrated to the United States in 1970 and has worked for Barreca Blacktop & Sealcoating as a supervisor for over 30 years. Jose is survived by his wife of 42 years Mariela Paz Velgara Tovar of Round...

Logan William Cole,  3 1/2 month old of Orland Park, IL passed away suddenly on August 27, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. He was born May 14, 2021 in Palos Heights, IL.  Beloved son of Caitlin Cole and William Lopez. Cherished grandson of Kim Shannon, John and Lisa Cole and Mary I. and William Lopez. Great grandson of Judi Gustin, Bill Shannon and Helen Cousineau. Devoted nephew of Nicholas Cole, Chloe Cole and Mary E. Lopez. Visitation Thursday,...

Leontyne Marie Harrison "Lee" age 79 was a faithful wife, loving mother, self-sacrificing grandmother, a loyal sister, and faithful friend.  She left this world suddenly within the loving peace of her savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday,  August 15, 2021 at the University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL.. Born June 25, 1942 in Chicago, IL the youngest of two daughters born to the union of August and Lillie Mae (Hughes) Relf. She attended Holy Angels...

Kimberly Sue DiNuzzo was called home on August 22nd, 2021. Kim was born June 29th, 1960, in Berwin, IL to Raymond & Charlene D”Ambrosio. Kim served in the United States Navy from 1985-1990 and served as the Chaplain’s Assistant. She loved to go fishing, camping, spending time with her dogs and riding on the Harley with her husband. Spending time with her family was her greatest joy. Kim is survived by her husband John DiNuzzo, her father Raymond D’Ambrosio, her sons...