Joseph A. Gorz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the loving family he spent a lifetime building. He was 86.
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Vincent M. “Vince” Amodeo
Vincent M. “Vince” Amodeo passed away on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband for over 40 years to Barbara, nee Virva.
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Cheryl Hansen, Tri-State FPD fire commissioner, dies at 71
Cheryl Hansen, who spent decades in the fire service and emergency medical services across three fire departments and served as a fire commissioner with Tri-State Fire Protection District, died May 29 surrounded by family and friends. She was 71. Ms. Hansen, nee Checker, devoted her career to emergency response and patient care. She began as […]
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Leszek Rabczak, 68
Leszek Rabczak, who built a 20-year electronics repair business on the South Side while maintaining the practical skills and quiet dignity he brought from Poland, died June 2 in Dyer, Indiana. He was 68.
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Aniela Stepien, 95
Aniela Stepien, a longtime member of the Polish-American community on the South Side, died June 3. She was 95.
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Paula Jean Spatola, 74
Paula Jean Spatola, a nurse whose 50-year career was defined by quiet compassion, and a devoted animal rescuer who found joy in simple pleasures, died May 27 in Maywood, Illinois. She was 74.
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Maria Ligas, 76
Maria Ligas, a Polish-born homemaker and caregiver whose devotion to her Catholic faith and family defined her life, died May 28 in Justice, Illinois. She was 76.
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Robert John Bussey
Robert John Bussey, a trade show and logistics industry veteran known for his warmth and ability to connect with people, died May 26.