All Obituaries

Frank William Swan, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021. Frank lived his childhood life on the farm in Oakville, Iowa, and was the proud son of Frances and Harold Swan. His love of baseball started as a youngster and it led him to play ball at Iowa State. After graduating, Frank moved to Chicago and began his 58 years in the meat business. Early in his career,  he and his partner,  Frank Vaia, started Nationwide Beef on Fulton Street and became a force in the industry....

Peter D. Cook of Downers Grove, and former resident of Willowbrook and longtime of Hinsdale, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2021. Peter was born April 4, 1935, in Chicago, IL to the late Junius Ford Jr. and Barbara (nee Jacobus) Cook.  He grew up in Hinsdale and graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1953. Following graduation, Peter attended the University of Colorado, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, discovered the joy of skiing, and met Beverly...

On February 23, 2021 surrounded by loved ones , Herman McCray III age 61 of Bellwood, IL made his transition to his forever home. Herman, born December 10,1959, was a charismatic, multitalented businessman who took his hobbies and turned them into thriving businesses. He took all he learned as a business major during his time at Allen University & poured it into his talents. From computers, to photography, to creating his own line of whipped Shea Butter & fragrances, Herman was a...

We are heartbroken to report that Barbara Jean Morgan Chimenti died peacefully on February 22, 2021, surrounded by family and beloved pets, after courageously fighting a rare cancer for several months.   BJ was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on October 30, 1943 to Edward Morgan of Troy, Kansas and Barbara (Morey) Morgan of Clay Center, Kansas.  She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Norm, her sons Derek and Chad, daughters-in-law Marybeth (Marzewski) and Katie (Lynch), and...

Mary Rios passed away suddenly on February 21, 2021. Loving wife of Efrain Rios. Beloved mother of Rosey, Estela, Rudy (Junior) and Fabian Flores, Mary R. Rios (Muñe) and Efrain Rios Jr. (En). Dear grandmother of Alice, Viviana (Nana), Rodolfo (Papas), Leo, Xavier, Daniel, Benji, Valentina, Mia, Myla, Mayleen, Angelina (Gigi). Godmother, Sister, Cousin, Comadre & Friend to many. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021, from 2-8 pm at Adolf Funeral Home,...

Vijai Kumar Moses, beloved husband, uncle, and brother died unexpectedly and peacefully in his home on February 15, 2021. He was born to Kollory Venkiah Moses and Mary Moses on January 23, 1938. Vijai came to the United States from India in the1950’s and graduated from Simpson College, Iowa. He was an employee of the University of Illinois, in Chicago, Il. He was one of the three (3) longest-serving members of the University receiving recognition for forty (40) years of service....

Herman J DeSmidt, age 90, of Darien, formerly of Minooka, and Mt. Prospect, IL. Beloved husband (49 years) of the late Dorothy C. (Stepp), Loving father of Thomas (deceased) (Cheryl), James (Lynn), William, Susan (James) Gardner, and Barbara (Daniel) Colwell; dear grandfather of Kim, TJ, Cary, Coleen, Nicole, Jimmy (deceased), Sarah, Mitch, and Matt; great grandfather of Mustafa, Jadd, Jackson, Levi and Mason; survived by his loving partner (15 years) Kathleen Tonietto; fond brother of...

Enjie Chu, peacefully passed away on February 9, 2021, surrounded by his family. Enjie was born on July 7, 1940. He is survived by his loving wife, Shuilian Zhang; Beloved father of Fei and Yijin; Cherished Grandfather of David and Tiffany.  Services will be private.

Robert B. Wimmers, 72, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Tuesday, February 9, 1921, at home, surrounded by family.  Robert, known as "Doc" by friends, was born October 19, 1948, in St. Henry, Ohio to the late Victor and Dolores Wimmers.  He graduated from St. Henry High School in 1966.  Robert married Becky Wise of Celina, Ohio in 1969. Surviving in addition to his wife are their children, Tracie (Jose) Otero of Elgin, Il. and Rob A. Wimmers of...

Ted Lancette of Willowbrook passed away on February 9, 2021. Husband of Maureen. Services will be private.