All Obituaries

JULIA N. MOORE   Born: August 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL Died:  January 13, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN Julia “Julie” Nan Moore (nee Backey), age 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully in her home while surrounded by loved ones the morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born on August 29, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles Oliver Backey and Ruby Evelyn Backey (nee Nelson), Julie was proud of her Swedish heritage and even more proud of her two older ...

Howard P. Petryniec, age 83, of Batavia, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 20, 1942, in Chicago, the son of Joseph and Henrietta (Fioder) Petryniec.  Howie married Louise Fina on March 4, 1967. They spent 58 years together raising their two children, spending time with their son-in law, five grandchildren, family, and friends. Howard is ...

   Stephen E. Bishop, age 70, of Schaumburg, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 unexpectedly at home.  He was born December 17, 1955, in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Ronald and Joan (Sargent) Bishop. Stephen passed away while doing what he had spent nearly four decades loving: working on his amateur radio equipment. A licensed Amateur Radio Operator since 1987, he held the highest level of FCC certification as an Extra Class operator. Known by his call sign WY9V, he ...

Jose A. Medina, age 50, of Yorkville, passed away Friday, February 6th at Rush Copley in Aurora surrounded by his loving family.  He was born November 17, 1975, in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Pedro A. and  Rosaura (Duron) Medina.  Jose also known lovingly as Tony and “Rabit” was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, uncle, and friend leaving a legacy of ...

Mary Ann Naas, age 80, of Geneva, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Greenfields of Geneva, with her loving family by her side. She was born December 5, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Dominic and Anne (Lakatek) Kment. Mary Ann is survived by her sister Dianne (Robert) Pogwizd; nieces and nephews Jeffery (Laura), Deborah Anderson and Caroline Pogwizd; many great nieces and nephews; beloved dog Charlie; and many other dear relatives and friends. She was preceded in death ...

Services will be held privately. 

Edward Francis Lilly, Jr. passed away peacefully December 12, 2025 surrounded by family.  Ed was born on January 18, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He was the son of the late Edward Francis Lilly, Sr. and Mary Campbell. He grew up in Long Island, graduated from High School as the best distance track runner in the Northeast, and graduated in 1967 from St John’s University. He brought integrity and tireless energy to his career in the mattress industry, which began at the Strawbridge ...

Thomas Harvey, age 74, of St. Charles, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 4, 1951, in Chicago to Kinnie and Edna (Lakes) Harvey, and in many ways this combination of when and where were an essential part of him; he loved Chicago with a kind of fierce pride, and he was patriotic in a way that was uniquely him. Thomas spent his early years growing up between Chicago and Breathitt County, Kentucky. That mix of big‑city and country living ...

Lawrence (Larry) J. Chronowski, age 72, of West Chicago, passed away Wednesday. January 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1953, in Evanston to Walter and Anna (Baron) Chronowski. Larry is survived by his wife Deborah; children Lauren (Rog) of Aurora, Michael of Fort Worth, Texas, David (Chelsi) of West Chicago and Rachel (Brian) of West Chicago; grandchildren Dominic, Alexis, Lily, Grace, Joseph, Rylee, Reagan, Morgan and Lucy; brother Tom (Marykay) of ...