Sam Sianis, who spent more than five decades behind the bar of the Billy Goat Tavern and transformed a modest Lower Michigan Avenue dive into one of Chicago’s most storied gathering places, died Friday. He was 91. The restaurant said he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family. Mr. Sianis inherited the Billy Goat […]
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Ruth Ann (nee Stassen) Richardson, 88
Ruth Ann Richardson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home in Joliet, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Chicago Heights, on February 27, 1938, she was the daughter of Elsie (nee Stender) and Harry Stassen. Ruth grew up in Green Garden Township on her family’s farm and […]
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Wayne G. Holler
Wayne G. Holler, a Navy veteran known for his quick wit, infectious humor, and adventurous spirit, died May 8, 2026, in Frankfort, Illinois, the city where he was born on February 5, 1949.
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Dale Andrews, 67
Dale A. Andrews, a Chicago restaurant owner and chef known for his culinary skill and business leadership, died. He was 67.
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Douglas Gehrling, 60
Douglas C. “Doug” Gehrling Sr. of Crown Point, Indiana. He was 60.
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Rimon Rezko, 68
Rimon Rezkallah Rezko, a devoted family man known for his quick wit and genuine interest in those around him, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, after a short battle with cancer. He was 68.
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Stephanie “Taffi” Ptaszkowski
Stephanie E. “Taffi” Ptaszkowski died peacefully early Sunday morning, May 10, 2026.
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Elizabeth H. Shepler
Elizabeth H. Shepler died Friday morning, May 8, 2026, with her family at her side.
