All Obituaries

Joyce Dobrzanski (nee; James) 54 year resident of Berwyn, formerly of Chicago. At rest, April 14, 2024.  Joyce was a 1960 graduate of Harper High School, 1963 graduate of Evangelical Hospital Chicago School of Nursing and a retired Hospice Homecare R.N.  Devoted wife of the late Les Dobrzanski (m.1964-2010).  Daughter of the late Alice and the late Harold James.  Loving mother of Dawn T. (Roby) Day and James J. (Amy) Dobrzanski.  Beloved grandchildren Jordan, Emily,...

James J. Fernandez, age 54, of Berwyn, formerly of Lyons, IL at rest April 30, 2024. Beloved son of the late Manuel and late Jacqueline Fernandez (nee Haugh).  Dear brother of Manny Jr. and Subash Mutyala. Loving father of Jimmy Jr., Nikko, and Alekos.  Also survived by dearest caregivers and friends, Patty Zimmerman and Shirley Brown.  Will be greatly missed by good friend Nicholas Schiavone.  Cremation private. 

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.  

Ya estoy con Nuestro Señor, querido míos. ¡Oh, qué felicidad tan luminosa!  Hay alegría perfecta y belleza, en esta encendida eternidad. Todo el dolor y aflicción acabo.  No se apenen por mí, estoy feliz cada inquietud ya hecha, paso. Estoy ahora en paz para siempre. Seguro estoy en el cielo por fin hagan y disfruten de sus vidas. Háganlo ahora. mientras vida tenga descansan un día también con...

I am home in Heaven dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever. Safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand, Do it now, while life remains, You shall rest in Jesus’ land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh the joy to see you come!  

No te pongas triste por mi ausencia, No me he ido de tu lado, Simplemente ahora no me puedes ver como antes, Ni puedes oír mi voz, Pero estoy contigo a toda hora, En cada latido de tu corazón… Cuando te sientas solo alza tu mirada al cielo, No importa si es de día o de noche, Allí estaré viéndote siempre…

Poco supimos esa mañana que Dios iba a llamar su nombre, En vida te queríamos,  En la muerte también. Cuando te perdimos, se nos quebró el corazón.  No te fuiste sola porque parte de nosotros contigo se fue. El día que Dios te llamó a su casa, nos dejaste con bellas memorias,  tu amor sigue siendo nuestro guía, y aunque no te podemos ver, siempre estas a nuestro lado.  La cadena de nuestra familia se ha...

In Loving Memory of Oralia “Lala” Alvear August 26, 1944 - April 11, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Oralia Alvear on April 11, 2024, at the age of 79. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength that will forever be cherished by all who knew her. Born on August 26, 1944, Lala brought joy and warmth to the lives of everyone she encountered. Her love knew no bounds, and her selflessness was a guiding light for her family and...