All Obituaries

Robert R. Wagner, Veteran, US Navy. Beloved husband of the late Sonia, nee Hessler. Dear father of Catherine (James) Cox, Scott and Christopher (Margarita). Loving grandfather of Kristen, Tyler, Avery and Noah and great grandfather of Mia and Mariah. Dear brother of Laverne Martin. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Caring companion of his three pets that he loved and took care of Max, Sammy and Izzy. Resting at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave. where services will be...

Gerald W. Seliga, age 82, of Frankfort, IL, went to heaven Monday, November 28, 2022.  He was born in Chicago, IL and married Kay E., nee McClain. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy and was a Radarman 2nd class from 1958 - 1962. He served aboard the Navy Destroyer U.S.S. Halsey Powell DD 686. After his service, Jerry was an inventor with six patents designing and building tonnage measuring instruments and controllers. Jerry was a loving father of Ellen (Edwin) Cespedes and Karen (Robert)...

Mary Kay Mavrinac, nee Olson. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving sister of Jerri, Richard R. (Bridget), Rita (Randy) Brown, Suzie (Larry) Wilmington, Raymond (Tonya), David (Sandra), and the late Robert. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mary Kay’s friend and guardian Opha Mulrenin was a great source of comfort and guidance during her last years. Mary Kay’s greatest joy came from her husband, Tom, who made her laugh every day. Funeral Tuesday 8:45 a.m. from Beverly Ridge...

Theresa M. Avalos, nee Wright. Dear mother of Christine (Carlos) Gonzalez, Arthur (Carlos Negrete) Avalos, Nicole (Ivan) Jimenez, Robert Avalos, and Dean (Kai) Roberts. Loving grandmother of William, Megan, Alissa, Adrianna, Madison, Jacob and Avery. Loving fiancé of Brian Smith. Dear sister of Bridget, Charles, Heather, Chucky, Denise and the late Tracey. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and cousin to many, loving cousin Trina Williams. Arthur Avalos father to her loving...

Peter R. Doyle, Veteran US Army, Korean War. Beloved husband of Dolores, nee Betourney. Dear father of Larry (Lei), Therese (Glenn) Churan, Laura Doyle and Peter Jr. (Laura). Loving grandfather of Savannah, Mick and Kelly Doyle. Dear brother of the late Fr. Campion, James Doyle, Rosemary Campaigne, John and Margie Doyle. Fond uncle of Mary Alice Campaigne and many other nieces and nephews. Retired Member of Electrician’s Local Union 134 with the City of Chicago with over 35 years of...

Barbara Ann Bailey, nee Stevenson. Dear mother of Jim CPD (Jamie), Jennifer C.C.S.D. Bailey and the late Jeffery Bailey. Loving grandmother of Kevin, Peter (Maggie), Dominic and Anthony and great grandmother of Timothy and Teagan. Dear sister of Lenore (Curt) Weideman and the late Jack Steveson, Marilyn Scarpelli and Margaret (Walter) Hallen. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Resting at Beverly Ridge Funeral Home, 10415 S. Kedzie Ave where services will be held Thursday 11:00 a.m....

Jacqueline M. “Jacky” Balsan, nee Markham. Beloved wife of Randy. Dear mother of Matthew and Jack. Dear sister of Teri (Marty) Harney, Tom (Tammi) Markham and Michael (Monica) Markham. Loving grandmother of RJ, Brooklyn, Jada, Jordyn, Jaelyn and Crew and great grandmother of Ava. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation Friday 4:00 p.m. until time of services 7:30 p.m. Interment Private. 773-779-4411

Stuart W. “Stu” McDowell Age 75 of Evergreen Park, IL, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2022 at Hines VA Medical Center, with his wife and family by his side. Born July 20, 1947 in Alma, Michigan, Stu was a son of Walter and Ethel McDowell. He spent time living in Michigan and Montana before he moved to Illinois. He was a retired Electronics Engineer who worked on telephone systems. With his education and experience, you could count on him to fix almost anything! Stu was...

Robert G. Obeytek. Beloved husband of Patricia, nee Miller. Loving father of Kevin, Gregory and Keith. Devoted son of the late Joseph and Sophie Obeytek. Dear brother of the late Joseph Obeytek. Fond uncle of Pamela Obeytek. Kind son-in-law of Robert and Betty Miller and brother-in-law of Michael, John (Tina) and the late Robert Miller. Funeral Friday 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....

Mary Therese Cecelia (Delinck) Machtemes, 91 of Evergreen Park, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home, surrounded by her children, on Saturday, November 5, 2022. For 36 years, she was a loving and devoted wife to Ronald N. Machtemes Sr. whom she survived by 2 days short of exactly 30 years. Loving mother of Frances (late Jon) Ott, Emily Finnegan, Ronald N. Machtemes, Jr. and Melanie Drexel; six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren were blessed to call her Grandma: Maggie...