All Obituaries

Salena M. O'Brien (nee Rocco), 59, of Lyons, Illinois (formerly of Cicero, Illinois), passed away in her husband's arms on Thursday, October 3, 2019.  Beloved wife of Richard O'Brien for 28 years.  Loving mother of Patricia (Matthew) Carpenter.  Salena was cherished and adored by many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws and dear friends.

Kenneth “Ken” Karl Kosbab Kenneth “Ken” Karl Kosbab, age 76, of Blue Eye, Missouri, passed away at his home with family present Friday, September 27, 2019. He entered this life September 28, 1942, in Cicero, Illinois, the son of Karl and Gertrude (Hardtke) Kosbab. Ken was joined in marriage September 23, 1967, to Velia Villarreal. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Karen Benbenek.  Ken worked his way up throughout his career at Time Life...

As beautiful as a rose to see, Was her life she lived so gracefully. She made things precious by her touch, Her selfless love lives on in each of us. The petals of her life fell one by one, Each a gift of her heart till there were none. Yet her radiance blooms once again In fields of glory with no end.   Mary Ellen Pierce, nee Kenealy, 77, passed away surrounded by love and family on Saturday, September 28, 2019.  Beloved wife of Charles Pierce, Jr., for almost 60 years. ...

Mileva Djordjevic, 89, of Lyons, IL passed away peacefully on Friday September 27, 2019.  She was born in Cvetanovac Ljig, Serbia on October 13, 1929.  Mileva came to America on December 15, 1968 with her husband Gvozden and sons Dragan and Milic to join her brother Milic Marinkovic of Lyons, IL who passed away in February 1988. She was a lifelong member of St. John the Baptist Serbian Orthodox Church in Bellwood, IL.  Mileva was preceded in death by her parents, Vojislav and...

It is with sadness that the family of Ike Mayrens (Ivars Meirenovs) of Chicago, Illinois, announce his passing on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the age of 82. Ike was born on July 10, 1937 in Riga, Latvia. He was a US 3rd Infantry Army Veteran, nature lover, enjoyed traveling and was active in Latvian society. Ike will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Hedwig, and his children, Maija Steele (Joseph), Michael Mayrens (Bonnie), Ingrid Allmon (Jon) , John Mayrens (Lisa...

Gregory Neal Peacock, 55, of Lyons, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on August 25, 2019.  Greg was born in 1965 to Floyd Laverne Peacock Sr. and Aleta Kay Peacock.  He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived his brother Floyd, nieces Kathryn and Alicia, and nephew Robert.  He was loved and cared for by many friends at Community Support Services.  His charming wit and sense of humor brought joy to all that knew him; he will be greatly...