All Obituaries

  Beloved Mary Catherine Binsfeld (née Shea) passed away peacefully the evening of Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at home in hospice care, thirteen days shy of her wedding anniversary, holding hands with Jim, her loving husband of nearly 46 years. She was also surrounded by her cherished children, Colleen and James, as well as her special friend, Bear, following a heroic five-year battle with cancer. Mary radiantly smiled three times before departing for her heavenly life...

  Elisabeth “Betty” Kassal, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021 in the home she shared with her son, Robert. Betty was born on July 14th, 1934 in Yugoslavia, the daughter of Mathias and Katharina Preisig. After living through WW II, losing her father to the war and experiencing many hardships no child should ever have to endure, Betty and her mother came to the United States in 1948, settling in Chicago. It was there where she met the love of her life, Adam....

Richard J. Schaefer age 77, at rest March 31, 2021,beloved husband of Anne E. nee Winandy, loving father of Marguerite Cole, David (Melissa) Schaefer, Monica Brand, Valerie (Shelby) Miller, Edward (Kathy) and John (Tracey) Schaefer. Devoted grandfather of Owen and Christian Cole, Katie Schaefer, Devin Brand, Jack, Riley and Grace Miller, Triston, Ethan and Julia Schaefer and Luke and Wyatt Schaefer. There will be a visitation Friday,  April 9 from 3 to 6pm...

Meaghan Anne Conniff (Schwall), age 60 of Northbrook, IL. A truly loving and devoted mother to Charlie, Allie, MaryBeth, and Tim Schwall and "pup"kiley. Daughter of Mickey Ayers and the late Donald Conniff. Born and raised in Northbrook, Meaghan served the North Shore as a dedicated realtor for over 30 years. Meaghan touched countless lives and was a caring friend to all who knew her. Wake will be held Tuesday March 23rd from 4-7pm at St. Norbert Church, open to the public...

Teresa E. Castro, age 93, beloved wife of the late Trinidad "Frank" Castro, Loving mother of John (Susan) Castro and Betsy (Raymond) Dudra. devoted 'abui" of Ana, Mary, Jack, Josephine. Matthew and Dominic Castro and Michelle (Rosenberg), Kevin and Sabrina Dudra. Dear sister of Edith Almendrales and  Irma Peppel and the late Marco DDS and Ismael Angulo MD. Visitation, Monday, March 15  at St. Ignatius Church, from 10:00am until time of Mass at...

Schlee, Ruth A. Ruth A Schlee, beloved wife of the late Michael, loving mother of Mary Alice Schlee, (Sue Wallace), Douglas Schlee, Nancy (Greg) Flatsoussis and the late Joseph Schlee.  Devoted grandmother to Angela and Diana Flatsoussis and Joseph Schlee.  Fond sister of the late Dorothy (Walter) Bohdan and the late Marion (Fred) Warner. Beloved Aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Funeral Mass will be Saturday March 13, 2021 at St Gregory the Great Church, 5545 N Paulina,...

Elizabeth Anne Bush, 65, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2021. She was surrounded by family and friends. She was the beloved partner of Thomas Scileppi for 36 years. She is survived by stepchildren Maria Scileppi, Tom Scileppi Jr (Meghan) grandchildren Sullivan and Genevieve, her brother Terry Bush (Debbie), her sister Mary Ellen Kaminski (Tom), and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Jim and Betty Bush, brother Jimmy Bush and sister Kathleen...

James Cooney passed away peacefully in the AM hours of Saturday March 6, 2021 in Ketchikan, AK with his wife Pamela by his side.   Born in Chicago, IL on August 27th, 1944 to his hard working father George Cooney and loving mother Rosetta, Jim was the oldest of four siblings in a family grounded in the Catholic church and strong family values. Jim graduated from Bateman High School in 1962 choosing to forego his acceptance to Michigan State University to focus on developing the...

  Manuel Gutierrez passed away on Monday, March 1st, 2021 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of 53 years to his devoted wife Maria Elena (nee Magana), devoted father of Manuel (Kathleen), Eduardo, Gabriel (Shirley) and Rafael. Proud Grandpa of Mireya, Isabelle, Luca and Nicholas. Beloved brother of Asuncion de Maria, Leon (deceased) , Maria del Refugio (deceased) and Irene. Manuel's love in this life was his family, God and the White Sox, not always necessarily in that...

Ann (Gilchrist) Dorian, 79, of Chicago died Feb. 16, 2021 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago after a short battle with cancer. Ann was born March 16, 1941 in Morris, Illinois and was raised near Mazon.  After high school, she attended the Illinois Commercial College in Urbana and began a long career in the travel industry. She married George Dorian on June 28th, 1969.  Together they owned Sanger Tours where Ann organized and led many tour groups internationally.  She...