Category: Tributes

Barbara Chwierut passed away on September 3, 2026, after a long battle with cancer, with her loving husband by her side.

Algis Matulis, 76, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 20, 1950, in Nottingham, England, to Stasys and Sofija Matulis, both of Lithuanian descent.

Rene Germaine McFadden, born in Chicago on December 16, 1960, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, surrounded by family. She was 65.

Loretta Ann Herm, 89, peacefully departed this life on September 4, 2026, at Franciscan Village in Lemont, Illinois. She was born on June 22, 1937, in Swanton, Ohio, to Joseph D’Amore and Rosa D’Amore (nee Larusso).

Arthur Emil Teppel Jr., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died surrounded by the love of his family.

Betty Johnson-Gonzalez, 88, of Bridgeview, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 23, 1938, in Love, Mississippi.

Barbara J. Kessler, 88, of Hickory Hills, Illinois, passed away on August 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and quiet strength.

Nancy Amalie (Rehor) Skowron, 94, of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois.

Gabriela Puentes, a Treatment and Insurance Coordinator at Bubon Orthodontics known for her warmth and professionalism, died on August 21, 2026, in Chicago. She was 43.