Obituaries in Chicago, IL

Donna Byrnes Rowan was born December 19, 1934, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Arthur Byrnes and the late Hazel (nee Harper) Byrnes. She died peacefully at home on December 3, 2025, at age 90. Donna married the late Dr. William A. “Bee” Rowan in 1953. Loving mother of Denise (Frank) Van Boldrik...

James M. Temple III, 57, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025. Loving husband of Karri (nee Schoenfeld). Devoted father of Marissa and Logan Temple. Adored son of Joan and the late James Temple. Cherished brother of Celine (John) Walsh and Joan (Mike) Holowaty. Fond son-in-law of Cindy and Jo...

Conrad “Connie” Francis Majeski, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.Conrad was the beloved husband to Barbara Majeski for 69 years. He was the devoted father of Mark (Kathleen) Majeski and Marylee (Frank) Sinopoli.He was the proud grandfather to...

Lorraine A. Martin (nee Carey), Age 101, passed peacefully on January 20, 2025.Beloved wife of the late Walter Martin. Dear sister of the late Anne (Bill) Devaney, the late Joanie Kosco, and the late John (Betsi Goff and late Mary Beth Condon) Carey. Cherished aunt of Lynn Hopkins, Joe Stephens, Li...

Michael P. “Mickey” Quinn Sr., passed away peacefully at home December 16, 2025. Cherished husband of 42 years to Sandra (nee Mitchel). Dear father of Michael P. Jr. (Heather) Quinn. Loving grandfather of Logan and Lily. Adored son of the late William and Meryl Quinn. Brother of Debbie (Terry) Myron...

Matthew B. Cusack, age 57, passed into God’s loving arms with his family by his side on Jan 5th, 2026. Cherished husband for 35 years to Melissa (nee Berg). Loving father of Catherine (Randy) Gerhard, Colleen Lazarus, Sean and Patrick Cusack. Adoring “Pop Pop” of Ellie. Son of the late Bernard an...

Sister Carol Brunner, SSND (Sister Mary Joseph, SSND), 78. Born in Chicago, IL, on November 12, 1947. Died on November 18, 2025, at Ascension Resurrection Life Center, in Chicago. Member of the School Sisters of Notre Dame for 58 years. Elementary school teacher at St. James in Highwood, IL; St. Ann...

Anna Marie (Graykowski) Gilligan passed away surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.Beloved wife of David Gilligan for 50 wonderful years, Anne built a life rich with love, laughter, and meaning. Their half-century together was a true partnership, built on love, and unwavering support. They na...

Allen L. Hawkins, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. He was born on December 20, 1954, in Panama City Beach, Florida.Allen was a loving son, brother, father, and friend. He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Hawkins. He is survived by his devoted mothe...

Gregory L. Schultz, U.S.M.C. Veteran, age 78, passed away October 16, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Gabriella “Gale” (nee Nikolic). Loving father of Shelly, Karla and Amanda Schultz, the late Kelly Swan and Carrie Ann Schultz. Fond grandfather of Hanna, Steven, Jimmy, Luke, Julia, and Jacob. ...

Margaret M. Murnane (nee Sullivan), age 91, longtime Beverly resident and most recently a resident of Mercy Circle, passed away on December 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Philip "Mick." Loving mother of Timothy (Sarah). Proud Grandma to Katherine (Matthew) Korte, Anne, Matthew, Mary and William ...

Kelly Ann Mulcahy (nee Bock) age 58, a true warrior, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after a long and hard-fought battle with a rare form of brain cancer. Cherished wife of Michael Mulcahy. Devoted mother of Desmond and Delaney Mulcahy. Loving daughter of Jerome and Do...