Lenny Wilkens was one of the finest point guards of his era and later brought his calm and savvy style to the sideline, ...

But we don’t need Halloween, Christmas, Easter or any holiday in excess to make us feel happy. Has it come to this?

Dolores Silverman, nee Weinstein, age 96, of Chicago, beloved wife and best friend for 55 years of the late Herman Silverman; loving mother of Dr. Irwin (Patti) Silverman, Toni (Steven) Rosen, and Dr.

John A. Smietanka, 84, of Stevensville, MI, formerly of Chicago & Grand Rapids, passed away, Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M. EDT Wednesday ...

Dr. Gopal C. ‘’Indy’’ Pati passed away September 29, 2025. Gopal is survived by his wife Karen, son Justin, daughter Lucia, (Gary), grandchildren: Sasha, Sparrow, and Luna, and a large extended family ...

On October 27, 2025, one day shy of his 80th birthday, Bob Hibarger passed away in Roswell, GA. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on October 28, 1945, the third child of Wilbur and Bernice (nee Christell) ...

Norton “Norty” Hiton died peacefully in his home on October 31, 2025, in Northbrook, IL at the age of 91. Loving father of Ricky Hiton (Nancy Fortier), Michael Hiton, Debra (Michael) Hunt, Marci ...

Arthur “Art” William Peters of Burr Ridge passed away on October 28, 2025. Born in Chicago on August 28, 1942, to the late Arthur “Pete” and Elsie (Danielson) Peters, Art grew up in Midlothian with ...

A master mechanic as well as a writer, his automotive column in the Tribune was popular with gearheads and regular readers alike.

Zach Bailey, 37, was piloting his helicopter when it crashed in Montana on Oct. 22. Bailey’s wife, Kelsey, 35, and two of their children rode died.

Paul Hottinger officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL. For a complete obituary, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213 for more information.

Richard Joseph Simko, age 82, of Chicago, IL; passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025. U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War; loving father of Bob Simko and Cindy Simko; dearest brother of Carole Simko and ...