Category: Tributes

Raymond J. Pietras, 87, a United States Navy veteran, died peacefully Nov. 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jason M. Gillen, 49, died suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Margarita Cervantes, a devoted mother, grandmother and cherished member of her family, died at home Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Geraldine F. Adlesick, a devoted mother, grandmother and retired registered nurse, died peacefully Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

Boguslaw “Bogdan” Iskra, 67, a devoted father, grandfather and longtime member of the Chicago Ridge community, died peacefully Nov. 15, 2025, surrounded by family.

Harry Rakerd, 72, a kindhearted man known for his love of music, sports and nature, died peacefully Nov. 13, 2025, in his hometown of Berwyn.

Helena Palarz, 74, a devoted wife, mother and woman of deep faith, died unexpectedly Nov. 16, 2025, in Homer Glen.

Born Eleanor Razo in Pilsen, she had a distinguished career in law enforcement, starting as a lockup keeper with the Chicago Police Department, then serving as a police officer with CMS Police for the State of Illinois, and finishing as a senior investigator with the State of Illinois Fugitive Apprehension Unit.

Stephenie DePietro-Sanders died unexpectedly Nov. 7, 2025.

William “Fred” Frederick Davis, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died Oct. 29, 2025.