All Obituaries

Geraldine Meyer. Age 99 of Park Ridge. Beloved wife of the late James Meyer. Loving mother of Dan (Janine), Judy, Michael Meyer and Patti (Paul) Kisielius. Devoted grandmother of Kathy and Jim Meyer, Amy (George) Lamplota, Kevin (Carrie) Gill, Amanda and Andrew Meyer, Douglas (Lindsey) and Ken (Vanessa)  Kisielius. Dear great-grandmother of Avery, Grorge, Lucie, Wyatt, Shelby and Tucker Meyer, Jack, Olivia and Teddy Kisielius. Services and Interment were private.

Gloria J. Riefenberg, nee Baumel. Beloved wife of the late Ronald. Loving mother of Alan (Colleen), Mark (Lynn), and the late Kurt.  Caring grandmother of Daniel, Timothy (Randi), Alec (Lauren), Erin, Ryan (fiancée Alex), Elizabeth (Paul) Sicilian, Michele, and Kyle Riefenberg and great grandmother to Quinn Riefenberg. Loving sister of Lucia Estry and the late Ralph Baumel.  Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. until time of Service,...

John M. Brown. Age 91 of Park Ridge. Passed away September 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Joyce Brown. Loving father of Janet (Brian) Ehlert, Rob (Amy) Brown and John Brown. Devoted grandfather of Haley (Noah) Bachman, Madeline, Lauren and Jack Ehlert, Emma, Grace, Lilly and Gwyn Brown. John was born in Oakland, CA to Scottish immigrant parents, Robert and Euphemia Brown and raised in Berwyn, IL. At the age of 11 he lost his father and was raised by his single mother. Never expecting to...

Gina Faye Burns, nee Smukowski. Age 51, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2022. Gina grew up a spicy farm girl in Butternut, Wisconsin and went on to study accounting at Marquette University. Upon her graduation she moved to Chicago, married her husband Paul and together raised a family centered on laughs, education and independence. Gina relished watching her children grow and fought endlessly not to miss a moment. She found peace riding her horse Cassie and spending time with...

James J. Crowley, Jr., 78, of Oak Park passed away peacefully on September 23. Jim was born on June 25, 1944 to the late James Sr. and Mary Agnes (Cameron) Crowley in Chicago. Jim graduated from St. Cornelius Grade School in 1958 and Quigley Preparatory Seminary in 1962. He subsequently obtained degrees in Theology and Philosophy at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein. After leaving the seminary early, Jim taught Theology at Notre Dame High School for Girls. He always had a passion...

Lynn Grace Hammersmith, nee Bletzinger. Born August 6, 1938, was peacefully called to heaven in the late morning on September 23, 2022. She was 84 years old. An exceptionally committed and courageous wife and mother, Lynn was incredibly proud of her large family. She dedicated her life to their health and happiness. Lynn’s home was a universal gathering place, with her doors always open to friends, loved ones – and even their dogs. She was truly the glue that held everyone...

Murrel “Gene” Cleveland formerly of Park Ridge, IL passed away peacefully on September 21, 2022 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his son Mark on November 24, 2021 and his loving wife Lorri on July 28, 2022. The date of his death would’ve been Gene and Lorri’s 65th wedding anniversary and it warms our hearts to know that they are together again. ❤️  He is survived by his four daughters Janet Nelson, Julie (Kim) Eriksen, Beth (Peter) Nelson, and...

Sam Abezetian, Age 87, longtime Park Ridge resident, at peace September 20. Devoted husband of the late Jo Carol (nee Coleman); Beloved father of Carol (Dave) Denlinger and Dan (Deneen); Cherished grandfather of Abbey, Kristie, Jake and Jessie and dearest friend of Pat Papas. Fond uncle, great uncle and dear friend to so many. He was predeceased by his parents, Noyemi and Jacob and his brother and sister-in-law, Marty and Zabelle. Sam was born in Chicago and grew up in Logan Square, a first...

Donald J. O ’Hern. Age 84, resident of Mount Prospect since 1996. Formerly of Norridge. Loving husband and best friend to the late Patricia A. O ‘Hern. Beloved son to the late John & Winifred O ‘Hern. Devoted brother of the late John “Buddy” O ‘Hern. Dear brother-in-law of Catherine (the late Frank O’Keefe), Margaret (the late James Finnegan), The late Michael and (late Barbara O’Grady), The late John O’Grady, (Carol...

Margaret L. "Peggy" Boyle (Latz), age 85. Beloved wife of the late John K. Boyle. Loving mother of John Jr. (Annie), Peggy (Dan) Marren, Jim (Donna) and Jere (Kathleen). Dearest daughter to the late Dr. Leo J. and Margaret Latz. Dear Sister to the Late Leo (Ann) Latz. Devoted grandmother of Sage, Grace and Mae Boyle; Joe (Nina), Michael, Jack, Matthew and Maggie Marren; Bailey and Jordyn Boyle. Fond sister-in-law to her late husbands 12 siblings and their spouses....