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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...

Fred L. "Freddy" Kirkley, age 75, of Stickney IL, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Alden Valley Ridge.  Freddy was born on March 16, 1949, in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, son of Richard L. Kirkley and Melvina L. Kirkley.  Fred was a U.S. Marine Corps rifleman and served during the Vietnam War.  Fred was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnamese Campaign Medal.  Fred...

No te pongas triste   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…  

Eva Gomez De La Casa of Berwyn, IL passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024. She was 78. She is survived by her children; Ricardo (Esther), Ericka (Anthony), Laura (Matthew), and Rafael. As well she is survived by her stepchildren: Rafael, Bernardo, Alejandro, Norma Irene, Ramon, Maria del Carmen/Mely (the late Antonia), Ricardo, Leticia, and Victoria. Eva was preceded in death by her loving mother, Antonia Ruiz, husband, Rafael Gomez de la casa, Brother, Apelio Mondragon...

Virginia Elizabeth Childers, 70, of Lyons, Illinois passed away on April 8, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1954 to Winston and Marie Childers in Helena, Arkansas.  In 1998 she retired and moved to Arizona with her husband John Hinson.  Virginia was preceded in death by her father Winston Childers, her mother Marie Childers, and her husband John Hinson.  She is survived by her daughters, Dianna Lebherz (Christopher Jones), Danielle Lebherz, and son RIchard Lebherz,...

On a warm summer's evening on a train bound for nowhere I met up with the gambler, we were both too tired to sleep So we took turns a-starin' out the window at the darkness The boredom overtook us and he began to speak.......He said, "Son, I've made a life out of readin' people's faces knowin’ what the cards were by the way they held their eyes.   So if you don't mind my sayin' I can see you're out of aces for a taste of your...

Judith A. Kramer Pokorny, nee; Baloun, loving daughter of William and Marie Baloun, nee; Radous.  Beloved sister of Carol Mapes.  Judith was born in Chicago and graduated from St. Odilo Catholic School and Nazareth Academy.   She was married to the late LeRoy K. Kramer and late John P. Pokorny Sr.  Judith was the loving mother of four children, LeAnn, the late Jeffrey, Beth, and Gary Kramer.  She was known as "BUMMA" to her many many grandchildren and...

Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Padre nuestro...

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… If tears could build a stairway, and memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. No farewell...