All Obituaries

Remedios R. Cruz, age 78 of Skokie passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 in Evanston, Illinois. She was born December 21, 1945 in Manila, Philippines to the union Elpido and Ambrocia (Ramos) Cruz. She immigrated to the United States in 1975 for a better life.  Remedios always had a smile, her passion was music, especially music she could dance to which besides cooking were her favorite things to do. Beloved wife of the late Carmelito. Loving mother of Geraldine Villamil of Skokie...

Sandra Lynne Dever, age 83 of Deerfield passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Highwood, Illinois. She was born December 2, 1940 in Lake Forest, Illinois to the union of George J. and Lena M. (Tollefson) Hensel. Raised in Lake Forest, Illinois she was a graduate of Lake Forest High School, class of 1959. She attended cosmetology school and worked as a cosmetologist and hair stylist. She worked at the Bannockburn School as a library assistant and retired after 27 years at Fort Sheridan and...

Robert Joseph Higgins, 84, of Grayslake, IL passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 9, 2024.  He was born September 29, 1939 in Chicago, IL and the youngest of five children born from the blessed marriage of John and Charlotte Higgins. Bob was a veteran of the United States Army Sp 4, Com Ed Crew Leader for 35 yrs, member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, volunteer for hospice, minister of care, eucharistic minister, usher and member of home school at St...

Kaitlyn Marie Pellettiere Krastev March 14, 1998 - March 31, 2024 CELEBRATION OF LIFE Our beloved Katie - devoted wife, granddaughter, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend. Katie impacted everyone she knew with her contagious smile, big personality, and pure love.  Katie was unapologetically herself, and she dedicated her life to lifting others up.  We are crushed by our loss.  We will never forget her fiery and beautiful spirit. Most importantly, Katie loved her husband...

Ramon L. Ruona of Northbrook, IL passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the age of 88 in Highland Park, IL. He was born on April 17, 1935, in Sturgis, South Dakota to Emil and Rebecca (Merritt) Ruona. Ray is preceded in death by his son Michael Merritt Ruona and survived by His wife Arlene and son Matthew daughter in-law Kellye, nieces, nephews, and his grandchildren. Ray served 4 years in the US Army and US Army Reserves.  After his discharge from the US Army, he...

Larry Eugene Barton Sr., age 75 of Beach Park, Illinois passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He served in the United States Marine Corps,  Vietnam Era. He worked many years at the Anne Kiley Center, drove taxi, and was an over-the-road semi-driver. He was preceded in death by his parents Cloy and Vivian Barton, brothers James and Dennis Barton, and grandson Cory...

Jacqueline R. Walker passed away on March 24, 2024, at the age of 85 in Highland Park, IL. She was born on February 18, 1939, in Sant' Anna Pelago Modena, Italy to the union of Angelo and Ida (Ori) Bernardi. Jacqueline was a dedicated registered nurse before pursuing her masters in psychology, where she utilized her expertise to help countless patients. She was a woman who stayed true to herself and her love for family. Jacqueline found joy in travel, movies, games, and spontaneity....

Loretta I. McNerney-Molokie entered eternal life on March 23, 2024, eighteen days after celebrating her 97th birthday. She lived a joyful life with family and friends. Loretta was born on March 5, 1927 to George and Isabel (Casey) Wray. She was the oldest of five children, survived by her brother Paul (Patsy) and preceded in death by her brothers Donald (Audrey) and George (Joan), and her sister Rita (Tom). She was raised on Chicago’s northwest side and, after completing her...

Barbara Teresa Grubb nee; Pulczynski, 78, of Wildwood, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born May 5, 1945, in Rzeszow, Poland, and was the second daughter born to the union of Waclaw and Stanislawa Pulczynski. While in Poland, she attended a trade school, which enhanced her love for sewing. Barbara immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1965. In 1974, she married her beloved late husband, Albert A. Grubb. The two enjoyed a...

Grazia Nichilo, age 83 of Highland Park passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born October 20, 1940 in Libya to the union Domenico and Benedetta (Mangione) Tiziano. On September 2, 1965 at the Saint Domenico Church in Corato, Bari, Italy she married Domenico Nichilo and the couple immigrated to Highland Park, Illinois in November of 1965. Grazia worked for Cherry Electric in Waukegan from 1969 to 1974. Grazia enjoyed playing Bingo at Immaculate...