It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Virginia Ann Evert, who left this world after a heroic fight on March 2, 2026, at the age of 81. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband T.J. and loving parents Mary and Ardell Sutton.  She is survived by her children Dana (Brett) Huelat, Rory Evert, Skeeter (Ashley) Evert. Her cherished grandchildren Anthony, Mia, Sierra and Mackenzie. Her lifelong friends and close knit group of ...

Robert John Mergens, 95, of Chicago, at peace with Christ February 15, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, nee Jankusky, for over 60 years. Loving father of Colleen Koroyanis and Kevin (Michelle) Mergens. Cherished grandfather of Robert, Darcy, Patrick and Casey. Dear friend and neighbor of many. Longtime parishioner and supporter of St. Juliana Parish. Memorial Funeral Mass Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m. at St. Juliana Church, 7201 N. Oketo (at Touhy), Chicago. Inurnment ...

Yvonne Mary Bryniarski, nee Voss, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 91. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who held strongly to her faith to guide her everyday life. After many years of child-rearing, she transferred her strong work ethic and detailed mind to Cole-Parmer Co. as a scientific equipment sales clerk and then as a sale catalog collaborator. Yvonne was the only child of Gertrude, nee Gutowski and Casimir Voss, and raised on the northside ...

Michael “Mike” Melzer, 63, at peace on January 30, 2026. Beloved husband of Karen nee Schweda for 30 years. Loving father of Madeline and Raina. Dear son of the late Elisbeth nee Weidl and the late Michael Melzer. Fond brother of the late Anna (the late Earl) Becker and  Dora Dorner. Fond uncle of Paul, Stephanie (the late Donald) Pempek, Andrew, Anthony (Jasmine), Nathan, Thomas, John, Benjamin, Lucia and many other nieces and nephews. Dear brother-in-law and friend of ...

Ingeborg Martha Swanson (nee Otto), age 83, left our earthly presence and is reunited with the true love of her life, husband Paul Edward Swanson.  She created magic prolifically throughout her long life, bringing joy and comfort by quilting together brilliant colors, shapes, and patterns. She was never without a new creative idea.  A mother to all who knew her, She blessed us with an immense abundance of unconditional love.  She sang like the sweetest of starlings and had ...

All services are private.

An obituary is pending. Private interment will be held at Mt. Emblem Cemetery at a later date.

Angelo J. Frangiamore, 91, of Edison Park, U.S. Air Force Veteran, at peace January 21, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Patricia nee Papke. Loving father of Michael (Tara), Tracey (Sam) Longo and Thomas (Kari) Frangiamore. Proud grandfather of Ashley, Abbey, Grace, Tommy, Annie and Madison. Dear brother of Joseph (the late Doris), the late Charles (Dorothy), the late Gertrude (Al) Ferrara, and the late Sally (Robert) Gobat. Brother in-law of Thomas (Judy) Papke and the late Mary (Gary) ...

Teresa Casey, nee Donnelly, 92, at peace with Christ January 9, 2026. Native of Ballintubber, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Casey. Loving mother of Mike (Patty), Mary Kay Manahan, Linda (Mike) Taylor, Terri (Steve) Krogulski, and Brian (Molly). Cherished grandma of Angie, Michael, Bryan, and Brianne; Neal and Sarah; Kelly and Michael; Alyssa and Ashlyn; Meghan, Allison and Kate. Proud great-grandma of 9. Dear daughter of the late Mary nee Keaveny and Joseph Donnelly. ...

Joseph Edward Misiolek, 90, at peace December 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Stella nee Witek for nearly 50 loving years. Cherished father of the late Cathy Broker, Cheri Keller, Patti (Terry Chiappetta) Misiolek, Sandy Brick, Christopher (Cher) Gierszewski, Bea (James) McDonough, Mark (Meire) Gierszewski, and Tina (Sean) Joyce. Dear son of the late Josephine nee Jamroz and Charles Misiolek. Papa Joe, proud grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 10 and ...