Category: Tributes

Marilyn R. “Mert” Schutt, nee Ellerie, age 96, beloved wife for 74 years to the late Andrew Schutt (2023), passed away peacefully.

Rev. James W. Kinn, pastor emeritus of Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in Mundelein, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 94.

Katarzyna Sawicki, nee Iwanczuk, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, at the remarkable age of 103. She was a woman whose life embodied love, family, and resilience.

David M. Yerkes Sr. passed peacefully into heaven, surrounded by his loving family. Born the fifth of twelve children to John and Joanna Yerkes in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood, David attended Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary grammar school and graduated from De La Salle High School in 1948.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Marcel Jacobs on Friday, February 27, 2026, for visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465.

Edward C. Jutzi passed away on February 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Johann (née Grutza) and a cherished father to Wendy (the late Daniel) Kovach, Nadine (Tom) Jernberg, Edward (Susan) Jutzi, Daniel (Debbie) Jutzi, and Jennifer (David) Gray. Edward took great pride in his family as a loving grandfather to nine grandchildren and a proud great-grandfather of twenty. He was also the dearest brother of Charlotte (the late Edwin) Koeller.

Richard R. Lusk passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Robert W. Lusk and Patricia Ellis. Richard will be fondly remembered by his son, Darryl Lusk, and his daughter, Charlette (Ronald) Clemons. He was a loving grandfather to Addison, Ivy, Rayana, Harold, Deshaun, and Shatina, and a proud great-grandfather to Rayiah and Zariah.

Our hearts are broken to announce the passing of Ma De Los Angeles Cervantes, who graced this earth for 85 years and passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was the loving mother of Angela Ortega, Sandra Nuñez, Pedro Ortega, Edgar (Lorena) Solis, Karla (Cristian), the late Gloria Elena Ortega, and Ruth D. Nuñez. Cherished by all as “Mami Angela,” she was a guiding light to her family and countless others.

We celebrate the life of Teresa M. Yasells, who graced this earth for 85 years and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday morning, February 14, 2026. She was the loving daughter of the late Maria Mercedes Gonzalez and Francisco Yasells.

Geraldine A. Kozeluh passed away peacefully on Feb. 5, 2026, at the age of 85.