Category: Tributes

Malgorzata Kozicki, a devoted wife and mother, died May 4. She was 44.

Mark Obrochta, a Chicago native known for his infectious humor, generous spirit and ability to make ordinary moments memorable, died April 30. He was 56.

William J. “Bill” Kane, an Air Force veteran and elevator mechanic who was known for his storytelling and infectious sense of humor, died May 4. He was 83.

Kathleen M. Hesser, a devoted educator who spent 22 years in service at Midwestern University, died. She was 74.

Lucille Cahue Rodriguez, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who lived to 100, died May 4. She was surrounded by family.

Heriberto González, a longtime worker at Brach’s Candy Company who immigrated to the United States from Mexico, died May 1. He was 90.

Eugene M. Jania died recently.

Edward G. Moravec Jr., 59, of Palos Hills, died suddenly.

Anthony Dichristofano, 86, died recently.

Carol Jedrys, 81, died April 10, 2026.