All Obituaries

Peter J. McManamon (Veteran Flag and CPD star)   Peter J. McManamon, age 80, died peacefully on November 13, 2021.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, Vietnam, Retired Detective of the Chicago Police Department, and former CPS Teacher at Lindblom High School.Loving son of the late Peter and Anne McManamon, Beloved Brother of Catherine (and the late Leo) Tarpey and Teresa (Terri) McManamon.  Cherished Uncle of Lynn Scott, Eileen Mulcahy, Michael (Mary) Tarpey, Peter (Ann)...

Age 59. Edgewater, Chicago, IL. Karen passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a 4 year battle with brain cancer on 15 Nov 2021. Karen was a writer and producer in video production at NBC, PBS, and Kraft Foods. Karen also worked at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Karen is survived by her ex-husband Michael Conway, their children Seamus, Catherine, and Sean Conway, her sister Kathy Kabak and many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Memorial visitation Saturday, 20 Nov 2021...

Boyle, Gertrude B.   Gertrude B. Boyle, 100 years of age. A Chicago Public School teacher for many years. Beloved daughter of the late John J. and Anna C. nee Woods Boyle, loving sister of the late Elizabeth, Mary Helen(Frank) Mastroianni, James (Edna) Boyle, J Martin (Frances) Boyle and Anna Marie Boyle.  Aunt of 8, great aunt of 22 and great-great aunt of 22. Visitation Saturday, Nov.20 from 9:30am until time of Mass at 10:00am at Holy Child Jesus...

Cynthia was a teacher, a writer and an actor. She described herself as a peaceful soul but also a swords-woman. She studied historical fencing and learned that she had a gift for teaching and the patience to share her passions with others. She was born in Chicago, spent her early childhood in Wilmette, but lived most of her life in northern California and lived in Paris for several years. She finally returned to Chicago, where she began her life-journey. Each place made an imprint on...

Erika Fran Cornelisen, 45, resident of Chicago, IL, devoted daughter of Carol, nee Oyster and Robert Cornelisen, beloved wife of Eno Rocha and mother of Atticus Javier and Cora Jean, loving sister of Dana (Sandra) and Chris (Amy), proud aunt of Ava, Jordan, Zoey, Victoria, Abigail, Zachary, and Madeline, loved niece and cousin to many, and cherished friend to countless. Classical musician, professional double bassist, executive director of The Alvin H. Baum Family Fund, and seasoned world...

Charles T. (Chuck) McEnery, Born July 26, 1936 Oak Park, IL. Born to eternal life suddenly October 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Robin Gallagher McEnery, beloved son of the late Eleanor Byrnes and Eugene T. McEnery , dear brother of Gene and the late John, William and Paul.  Fond uncle of numerous loving nieces, nephews and cousins. He was a graduate of Fenwick H.S., College of the Holy Cross, and Loyola University Graduate School....

Anne Marie Grogan, age 93, retired school teacher, at rest Oct.8, 2021 in her home, loving daughter of the late Edward J. and Rose C. (nee Schuster), sister of Charles "Chuck" of Minnesota, Margaret of Illnois and the late Edward, Genevieve, Rosemary, Patricia. Dear aunt of many, Visitation, Wednesday, October 20th at Holy Child Jesus Parish at St. Margaret, 2324 W. Chase, Chicago March 20th,from 9:15am until time of Mass at 10:00am, Interment following in All Saints...

Charles Thomas McEnery age 85 of Chicago, beloved husband of Alice Robin Gallagher-McEnery, son of the late Eugene Thomas and Eleanor Byrnes McEnery, The service information are pending...  and will follow..

  Mary Terese Kitamura, née O’Toole, passed away Sept.3, at the age of 74.  Loving mother of Mariko (Tom) Patterson, devoted grandmother of Sylvia, Florissa, and Gavin.  Loving daughter of the late John (Jack) and Elizabeth nee Coyne O’Toole, dear sister of Genevieve and Gerard and the late Winnifred and John (Mike) O’Toole. She was a beloved aunt, great-aunt, friend, coworker, and neighbor to all who knew her.  Visitation will be held...

Kathleen “Kathi” Clarey, age 77, of Northbrook, IL died peacefully at home, surrounded by her husband and daughters, on September 15, 2021, after a 5-year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of 56 years to Jack Clarey. Loving mother of Sherrie (Nikolai) Nachamkin and Suzanne (Bill) Casey. Proud grandmother of Andrew and Matthew Nachamkin. Dear sister of Kristy (Al) Lang, Mary (Joe) DeRusso, Theresa (Scott) Benz, Jodi (Randy) Hefel and the late Pat (the late...