All Obituaries

Bruce L. Tobias of Woodridge, former 30-year resident of Hinsdale passed away on April 14, 2024. He was born in Chicago on June 28, 1955, to Ralph and Anna Tobias. He married Patrice Foster on June 26, 1975, in Hinsdale. Bruce is survived by his wife Patrice; children Erin (Joshua) Boyce, Patrick Tobias, and Meaghan (Ryan) Evans. Grandchildren Liam and Ronin Boyce, Nora, Ella, Quinn and Reese Evans. His sister Dianna (John) Tomisek, nephew Todd Tomisek and his children Brandon & Alyssa;...

Karen L Doll, age 60, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024 at home after a battle with cancer.  Karen was born October 4, 1963 to the late Bill and Janet Doll. She was the youngest of five children.  She was a 1981 graduate of Hinsdale Central High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Rockford College in 1985. Karen spent most of her life in the Hinsdale IL area, most recently moving to Wheaton IL.  She selflessly spent a significant amount of time caring...

Beverly Louise Leija of Oak Brook peacefully passed away on April 11, 2024. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Dr. Joseph Leija. Beloved mother of Joseph and Cynthia (Dr. Robert) Wagner.  Cherished grandmother of Michael (Brittany) Wagner, Kathryn (Ryan) Goll and Dr. Mary Elizabeth Wagner. Adored great-grandmother of Adam and Grace Wagner and Charlotte and Daniel Goll. Affectionately remembered as Beckus and called Aha by her grandchildren. Beverly was a straight...

It deeply saddens us to report that Norman Victor Chimenti, age 83, died peacefully on April 7, 2024, surrounded by family after being ambushed by a rare and fast-moving form of cancer. Norm was born in Chicago, IL on September 18, 1940 to Dante and Laura (Magrini) Chimenti of Chicago. He is survived by his sons, Derek and Chad; daughters-in-law, Marybeth (Marszewski) and Katie (Lynch); and his grandchildren, Savanna, Dante, Madeline and Siena. Norm was a man who...

Belinda Rivera of Clarendon Hills passed away on April 5, 2024. She is survived by her husband Ramon and her children. Services will be private. 

Patricia Ann Shields, age 86, passed away on April 4, 2024. Patricia was born on March 24, 1938, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Earl and Grace (Kiley) Shields. Patricia is the loving mother of Kathleen (Brian) Gerber, Laurie Shields, and the late Juan Santiago.  Fond grandmother of Brianna (Pete) Pulkownik, Gabriella Graziano, Joshua Gerber, Samuel Gerber, Eric Gerber, Juan (Sammy Jo) Santiago, Paul Bonfitto, Samantha (Joey) Santiago, Sean Santiago, Patricia (Jose) Santiago and...

Darrell Mullins Jr. of Chicago passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2024 at University of Illinois, Chicago Hospital. Loving husband of Alejandra Campos, beloved father of Jannela, Neoh, and Santino. Dear son of Irene Moran, Cherished brother of Jahmilla, Diaana, Jahnelle, Madonna, and Linda Mullins. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Darrell Mullins Sr. A visitation will be held on Sunday April 7, 2024 from 3pm to 8pm at Adolf & Powell Funeral...

“And Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he may die, yet shall he live. And everyone who lives and believes in me, shall never die”   –John 11, 25-27 Our beloved mother, Sona Noruzi passed away peacefully on March 31, 2024 surrounded lovingly by her family. Sona was born on September 19, 1934 in Esfehan, Iran to an Assyrian mother and Armenian father. She was a “little rascal” (a phrase she loved to use) from the...

Myron Dale Sailer, aged 94, a long-time resident of Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale and Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away on March 22, 2024 at his home.  Myron was born on July 31, 1929 in Evansville, Indiana, the only son of Raymond Sailer and Clara Esche Sailer.  He spent his early years in Evansville, but after the death of his mother when he was 13 he moved to the family farm near Mount Vernon, Indiana to...

Joseph (Joe) Phillip Guardalabene, aged 84, of Mesa Arizona, long-time former resident of Elmhurst and Villa Park, Illinois, died peacefully on March 22 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a short illness. Youngest son of Italian immigrant, Agostino Guardalabene, and Rosalia Muriello, Joe grew up working in his family's cheese factory, Park Farm Cheese, and was an entrepreneur most known for his trucking company, Guardalabene Cartage. Even in retirement, Joe had a passion for...