Joyce Leah Troxel Blattner, known lovingly to family and friends as Joyce, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Woodridge, Illinois, at the age of 78, following health complications. She was born on May 30, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Norine Louise Stachowicz, 54
Norine Louise Stachowicz (Comans), age 54, of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. She was born on May 20, 1972, to Kathleen Comans (McNichols) and Victor Comans.
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Thedore J. “Teddy” Jarosik, 71
Theodore J. “Teddy” Jarosik, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday evening, May 23, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Judy, nee Hill.
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Linda L. Ortiz
Linda L. Ortiz, a resident of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community, passed away on Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Ortiz.
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Joseph A. Gorz, 86
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.