Category: Tributes

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.

Cleo Imogene Torkel was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Feb. 3, 2026. She was 97.

Joanna Bednarz, lovingly known as Asia, passed away Feb. 4, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. She was 39.

Joseph William Deliberto, known affectionately as Joe, passed away peacefully Feb. 7, 2026, at the age of 77 in Palos Heights, Illinois.

Maria Guadalupe Ybarra, affectionately known as Lupita, passed away Feb. 8, 2026, at the age of 40.

Krishan Lall Tejpal was born in Rampur, in the District of Sialkot, in pre-partition India, to Harbans Lal and Puran Dai Tejpal. He was their only son.

Elaine M. Olszewski (née Mrozek) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, in Panama City, Florida. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Olszewski.