Category: Tributes

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Marcel Jacobs on Friday, February 27, 2026, for visitation from 9:00 AM until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465.

Edward C. Jutzi passed away on February 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of the late Johann (née Grutza) and a cherished father to Wendy (the late Daniel) Kovach, Nadine (Tom) Jernberg, Edward (Susan) Jutzi, Daniel (Debbie) Jutzi, and Jennifer (David) Gray. Edward took great pride in his family as a loving grandfather to nine grandchildren and a proud great-grandfather of twenty. He was also the dearest brother of Charlotte (the late Edwin) Koeller.

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.