Obituaries

Vivian V. Powell nee Pugh; beloved wife of the late John C., Sr.; loving mother of Diane (the late John) Lovitz, Judith (Larry) Robbins, Donald (Eileen), Sharon (Mike) Roth and the late John C., Jr.; cherished grandmother of Kerry, Heather,…

Patrick Anthony Brosnan, age 80, U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Native of Knockbrack, Knocknagoshel, Co. Kerry, Ireland. Devoted son of the late Jack “Flurry” and Mary Kate (nee Mangan) Brosnan. Loving brother of the late Florence, Hannah Mai…

Luis E. Castro, 61; loving brother of Laura (the late Edwin) Leon and Maria (Jose) Vazquez; cherished uncle of Kelly (Michael), Eduardo, David and Jalil; dear great uncle of Aleah and Andrew; fond cousin, friend and father figure to many;…

Joseph M. Hennessy, 48, died unexpectedly. He was the beloved son of the late Noreen nee Dillon and Joseph T. Hennessy. Joe was born in Chicago and adopted as an infant where he was received with great joy into his…

Kurt J. Anstett, 62, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2023. He left behind his loving wife, Denise (Loy); most cherished sons, Ryan and Aidan; beloved niece Erika; dear sisters, Rita and Veronica; fun-loving cousin to many; loyal friend to…

Rita Bakewell, 88, passed away on February 20, 2023. Rita was a warrior and an inspiration to many, overcoming an unbelievable set of physical obstacles. Rita could find humor in nearly anything, and she loved to spend time with friends…

Sheila P. Johnson nee Downes, 81; native of Kimmage, Dublin, Ireland; beloved wife of the late Terrance J.; loving mother of Colleen, Brian, Sean, Erin Ahearn and Kelly (Jerry) Gaskin; cherished Granny of Brian II and Shannon Ahearn, Ciara, Aidan…

John Patrick O’Brien; beloved husband and best friend for 42 years of Beverly nee Mock; loving father of Kevin (Katherine) and Michael; devoted son of the late Patrick and Josie; cherished brother of Patrick (Joan), Eileen (Bob) Hageman, Maureen (Tom)…

Deacon Eugene L. Kummerer, Jr, ordained May 11, 2019; cherished son of Margaret nee Berry and Eugene, Sr; loving brother of Brian (Karrie), Jeff (Wendy), Richard (Stephanie) and Mary Pat (Jeff) Lunkes; adoring uncle of Sara, Katie, Tillie, Samantha, Jenna,…