All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Manuel Galvan "Tata" age 82 longtime resident of Harvey Illinois passed away on April 19, 2024.  Beloved Husband to Irma Rocha De Galvan, Loving Father to Kathy (Juan Pedro) Alatorre, Maria Elena (Francisco) Alvarez, Jose Manuel (Maria) Galvan, Javier (Miriam) Galvan, Lucy (Alejandro) Cuevas, Irma Galvan, Antonio (Elida) Galvan, Jose Luis (Lucy) Galvan, Jesus (Mila) Galvan, Rigoberto Galvan. Cherished Grandfather of 32 and great grandfather of...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Eugenia Aguilar (Harvey, Illinois), who took her last breath on February 28, 2024, at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her loving husband Pedro Aguilar, her loving and deeply missed grandchild Thomas, her parents Luis and Carmen Correa, sisters Catalina, Maria De Jesus, Elisa and Evangelina, brothers Jose Luis and Juan. She is survived by her loving sons, Pedro, Jorge, Michael (Linda) and Jose (Gina); her loving...

Richard E. Wajda, age 88, formerly of Riverdale and Harvey, Illinois passed away on March 6, 2024 at the Crestwood Rehabilitation Center.  Richard was born on July 29, 1935 to his parents, Walter and Angeline (Kaminski) Wajda.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Walter (Sylvia) and Raymond (Pat).  He is survived by many nieces and nephews.  Richard was a United States Army veteran and worked as a maintenance man for many years at the Camden...

Carvlin, M Evanne (nee Thomas), 97. Born May 18, 1926, in Chicago to Owen and Mary (nee Byrne) Thomas. "Tommy" died peacefully in her home in Dolton on Feb. 23, 2024. Preceded in death four months earlier by her husband of 71 years, Thomas R. Carvlin; three sisters and one brother; sons Paul and Timothy, and granddaughter Rachel Carvlin. Survived by children Mary Carvlin, Peter Carvlin, Anne Bridges, Martha Carvlin, Monica (John) Regan, Elizabeth (Gregg) Carvlin Fuesel; 14 beloved...

The Life and Times of James T. Jefferson James Thomas Jefferson was born on February 24th, 1948, in Chicago, IL. He was the third oldest child and only son of Earnestine Wallace and Sammie Lee Jefferson. His parents and four of his sisters, Linda Patrice Jefferson, Shirley Ann Bowers, Annie Jean Hannah, and Diana Jefferson, all preceded him in death. James graduated from Chicago Vocational High School (CVS) and attended Olive-Harvey Community College. James married Frances L. Merriweather,...

Grace Marie Powers, of Delphi, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, surrounded by family and close friends. Grace is survived by her mother Helen (nee Onak) Powers, her sisters Natalie (Patrick) Dempsey, Jackie (Ken Hazel) Powers, and brothers John (Mary) Powers and Eric Powers.  Auntie Grace was absolutely delighted in the company of her beloved nieces and nephews, Brendan, Julia and Cora Dempsey, Jeffrey Feliczak, Jacob (Emily) and Melanie Powers, Max, Leo and...

Zofia Barnas Kosiba, age 88, formerly of Harvey IL, passed away on September 19th 2023. Zofia was born on December 1st 1934 in Poland.    She and her late husband Alojzy Kosiba moved to America where they started their new life in Chicago IL, followed by Harvey IL. Zofia was a devoted catholic where she was very involved with the catholic church community. Her strong devotion and beliefs in god were passed down to her five children which she dedicated her whole life to....

Teresa Marroquin Born May 14th, 1971 in Clewiston, Florida. Daughter of Leonard C. Marroquin and (Late)Linda S. Vasquez (Muñoz). Sister to Diana Carbajal (Marroquin), Abigail Muñoz Jr., (Late)Abel Muñoz, and Leticia Muñoz. Mother of Daniel L. Marroquin, Viviana R. Zuñiga, Hector S. Zuñiga, Rigoberto X. Infante, and Noelie S. Murillo. Grandmother to Juliana Zuñiga, Jiselle Garza, Gino Garza, Jailene Garza, Nelly Vuelvas, Carlos Vuelvas,...

Christian Esparza age 26, of Harvey, passed away on May 26, 2023. Christian enjoyed spending time with family and friends, he was devoted to his Catholic Faith. Christian was a great soccer player, survived by his Beloved Mother Imelda Villegas Esparza, Beloved Father Jose Esparza, Loving Brother Daniel Esparza. Christian will be dearly missed by Family and Friends. Visitation will be on Friday June 2, 2023 from 8am until 12pm. Prayer service at 12pm for 1pm Funeral Mass at St. John the...

On May 13, 2023 Manuel Tepepexteco Ortega, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away at the age of 48. Manuel was born in Ahuehuetzingo Chietla, Puebla to Manuel and Catalina Tepepexteco. Manuel was a hard working man who cared for his family and always wanted the best for them.  He was an awesome dad and an even better Papa.  He was a quiet man to those that didn't know him well but to our kids he sure was quick with the comebacks. He was very proud to watch our children...