All Obituaries

Mary Cheskis, nee Roche. Beloved wife of Leonard. Loving mother of Daniel (Katie). Devoted daughter of the late Mark and Dorothy Roche. Dear sister of Pat (Thomas) FitzHenry and the late Kathy (Kevin) Smith and the late Michael Roche. Fond aunt of Erin (Mark) Mathe and Mark Smith and great aunt of Emma, Riley and Abby. Retired Registered Nurse with 30 years of service and the last 5 years with Little Company of Mary Hospice. Long time parishioner and was involved in many parish programs...

Lorraine M. “Sis” Hanson, nee Blackfield. Beloved wife of the late Richard Ret CFD. Dear mother of Richard (Angela) and Steve Ret CFD (Judy). Loving grandmother of Shannon (Mike) Marquez, Dennis (Lorie), Karen, Steve (Jaclyn) and Chrissy (Brandon) Carlson and great grandmother of Nicholas, Kylie, Maddie and the late Jaxson. Dear sister of the late Roy (Joyce), Gordon (the late Beverly), Milton (the late Barbara) and Norman Blackfield. Special cousin of Sandra Reese. Fond aunt of...

Dale Potter, Veteran US NAVY. Beloved husband of the late Judith K., nee Handele. Dear father of Dale Jr., CPD (Margo), Kimberly (Mike) Taylor and Gregory. Loving grandfather of Nicholas, Joseph US Air Force, Jessica, Matthew, Hannah, Emily, Allan and the late Samantha and great grandfather of Colton. Dear brother of Max (Mary Sue), Bruce (Nancy), Charles (Maxine), Carol (Cliff) Speck, Lee (Denise) and the late Glenn. Fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from...

Ray R Ortiz Jr. Beloved husband of Rosalie nee Pagliuca. Loving Stepdad of Angelina Arroyo and the late Vinnie Arroyo. Dear brother of Ruben, Eddie, David, Irma and Mellie. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Kind in-law to many.  Resting at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home; 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. Tuesday 3:00 p.m. until time of service 7:30 p.m. Family and friends will gather Wednesday 11:00 a.m.  for a graveside service at Northshore Garden of Memories Cemetery: 1801...

Debra L. Erikson. Beloved daughter of the late Roy E. and Sybil Lois. Survived by a brother. Debbie’s life was filled with many cherished and loving friends. She was adored by nieces, nephews, cousins and all who knew her. Memorial Visitation Saturday 1:00 p.m. until Time of Services 3:00 p.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home; 10415 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to Alzheimer’s Association; 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or PAWS; 8301 W....

John R. Keating. Passed away peacefully at his Mt. Greenwood home surrounded by his loving family. Vet, US Navy, Dedicated Employee of CFD. Devoted son of the late Clarence and Mary. Beloved husband of Bonnie, nee Falk. Dear father of Michael (Linda), John, Robert and the late James and Mary Margaret Keating. Loving grandfather of Alanah, Jimmy and Jason. Dear brother of James (the late Christine Turney) and Mary Ellen (the late Frank) Sima and the late Betty Ann (Bill) Dietz. Fond...

William Cleary, Native of Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. Devoted son of the late Patrick and Margaret. Beloved husband of Nancy. Dear father of Tom (Meagan), Ellen Cleary and Maureen (Luke) Hannafin. Loving grandfather of Melanie, Aidan, Kayleen and Liam. Dear brother of John Joe Cleary, Catherine (John) Woods and the late Thomas, Bridget (the late Martin) Lenihan, Mary (the late Bill) Meskill, James (the late Margaret) and Patrick (the late Anne). Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews,...

Michael J. Hazel. Veteran, USN, Korean War. Beloved husband of Gloria. Dear father of Vicki Skonicki, Cathie (the late Michael) Jakaitis, Connie (Robert) Ruhl, Donna (Martin) Smith and Michael (Genine) Hazel. Loving grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of many. Dear brother of the late Theresa Eck and Phyllis Roman. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held privately. 773-779-4411

Anita M. Prochot, nee Budd. Beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Della Budd. Dear mother of Kevin CFD (Nikki). Loving grandmother of Lindsey and Alison. Visitation Thursday 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home; 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. Funeral and Interment Private. 773-779-4411

Christine E. Zaleski. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Lillian. Dear sister of Dolores (the late Joseph) Kempczynski, the late Bernadine and the late Daniel. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 8:45 a.m. from Beverly Ridge Funeral Home; 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. to St. Christina Church Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. 773-779-4411