All Obituaries

Thomas “Digger” Smitka age 71 of Calumet City passed away on October 19, 2020. Digger was an avid Nascar fan and had a passion for riding motorcycles. Digger was a Journeyman Mechanic and Millwright and enjoyed his work. He retired from Myjack Corporation after many years of service. Thomas is survived by his loving life-long partner Dawn Lewakowski. Beloved dad of Trisha and Scott, and dearest grandpa of Tyler and Corey Jr. Arrangements entrusted to Sadowski Funeral Home of...

Edward Joseph Schuman 72, entered eternal life on Monday, September 28, at Ridgewood Care Center. A fervent Catholic and formerly a member of St. Columba Church in Hegewisch, Illinois, Edward graduated from St. Columba's grade school and St. Francis de Sales High School.  He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from DePaul University.  He lived in Calumet City for many years, assisting a dear friend, Lee Rydeberg in his refrigeration and...

Arnold Aldana age 82 of South Chicago passed away on September 20,2020. Arnold best known to friends and family as Arnie enjoyed a good laugh. He was always smiling and would make everyone around him laugh. He loved music and had a collection of over 2,000 CD's. When in Vegas it was a must to stop at a local music store to browse and purchase. He also loved his chicharones con chile. He was a United States Navy Veteran and very proud of it. He also worked at the United States...

In Loving Memory David W. Bender Jr. Of Hegewisch was called home on Sept. 3rd, 2020. He is survived by his mother, Carol, sisters Danica Bender, and Mary (John) Wilson, and brother David Leipert. He has left behind two daughters, one son, and several aunts and uncles. David lived 41 years, was an avid Chicago Sports fan and is now laid to rest with his late girlfriend Erica "Zaya" Lynn. A memorial service will be held at Wicker Park, Highland, IN Thursday Sept. 10th 2020 at 12pm...

It is with great sadness that the family of Margaret (Margie) Galvan announce her passing on Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at the age of 58.  Margie is survived by her children, George, Benita (Luis), Janie (Jose), Emilio and Theodore Jr. and 16 grandchildren, Jade, Vivian, Vanessa, George Jr., Analise, Sierra, Arianna, Aneysia, Mia, Paige, Jose Jr., Jadiel, Keshlyann, Yandel, Imer and Edian and 3 great-grandchildren, Layla, Piper and Leon. Margie is also survived by her...

It is with deep sadness in our hearts to announce that our beloved brother, uncle, and friend, Alan Ehlin passed away peacefully Friday, August 28th 2020 . Alan was born September 4th, 1959 to Warner and Charlotte (Bartel) Ehlin. He grew up on the East Side of Chicago and was a graduate of George Washington High School. Alan was a wonderful man with a very outgoing personality and an over the top sense of humor. Alan much enjoyed fishing, tinkering, building things, allowing his young...

Tomasa Dominguez Ramirez Tomasa Dominguez Ramirez, 88, passed away at home on August 28th 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Cuernavaca, Morelos Mexico on December 26th 1931, the daughter of Marcelino Dominguez and Dolores Ramirez.  She was a wonderful sister to eleven siblings.  She was the loving mother of her 8 children Eva, Alfonso, Leticia, Ismael, Beatriz, Miguel, Juana and Blanca.  She was the dear grandmother of 20 grandchildren and the...

Margaret Ann Singleton passed away on August 26, 2020. She was born on January 28, 1959, to the late Clyde and Dorothy Singleton.  Margaret was a kind and loving person to everyone in her community, and she loved pets and Elvis Presley like no other.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother daughter, and wife.  She was a very high-spirited woman.  She was preceded in death by brothers Steven Singleton and Craig Singleton and sisters Linda Barnhisel and...

In Loving Memory Angel Hernandez age 71 of South Chicago passed away on August 10th, 2020. Angel enjoyed watching soccer and listening to great music. He remained devoted to his Catholic faith throughout his life, and worked hard for years as a professional landscaper. Angel found much joy in walking and playing with his grandchildren, raising his dogs, and being a great husband, father, and loyal friend to many. Beloved son of late Jose and Margarita Hernandez. Loving husband of late...

  In Loving Memory  ~ Carmela Soto-Rodriguez ~ Carmela Soto-Rodriguez age 82 of South Chicago, originally from Mexico passed on July 26, 2020 in Colorado surrounded by the comfort of her family. Carmela lived in South Chicago for many years and moved to Hegewisch in the late 90’s. She raised 6 children with her late husband Delfino Rodriguez whom she loved dearly. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to many. She was a loving soul. You could always count on...