Lena Marie Ostenburg, nee Giacomini, died on December 15, 2018, at her residence in Park Forest, Illinois. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, on March 23, 1921. Aside from a brief period in her early youth when her parents relocated to their native Italy, she lived her entire life in[Read More…]
Obituary: Gary M. Marron
Gary M. Marron. Beloved husband of Linda E. nee Keeffer. Loving brother in law of Elaine & Larry Kancler. Dear uncle of Bridget, Amy & Tracy (Caleb) Hanson. Proud great uncle of Lilah & Emmett Hanson. Treasured friend of many. Member of Knights of Columbus #3602 Nina Council, Park Forest[Read More…]
Obituary: Martin J. McGann
Martin James McGann, age 33, resident of Park Forest. June 25, 1984 ~ January 18, 2018 (age 33). Cherished son of Sheila McGann née Curran and James E. (Paulette Krygowski) McGann; Loving brother of Marcia (Joseph Hatzel), Robert (Kara) McGann, Nora (Ricky Flores), Margaret (Steven Turk), and Joan (Philip Sanfratello); Loving[Read More…]
Chuck Renslow, Founder of International Mr. Leather, Dies
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2017. Chuck Renslow, 87, a longtime pillar of the LGBTQ community in Chicago and around the world, has died after multiple long-term health issues. Renslow reigned over a seven-decade empire, starting more than two dozen businesses—bars, discos, photo studios, health clubs, bathhouses, gay magazines and newspapers, hotels, restaurants and bookstores. He fostered organizations[Read More…]
Obituary: Lucille Mayer Sonduck
Lucille Mayer Sonduck, Sue as she was known to her family and friends, died peacefully on June 12, 2017 at the age of 95, in Eugene, Oregon. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Lucien & Frieda (Froehlich) Mayer on March 24, 1922. She graduated from Hyde Park High School[Read More…]
Obituary: Allan Cole Sonduck
Allan Cole Sonduck, 67, of Eugene Oregon passed away Thursday at Sacred Heart Medical Center, River Bend of complications from heart surgery he had undergone on June 1. His burial was Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at noon at Eugene Masonic Cemetery. The volunteer members of the Temple Beth Israel burial society officiated[Read More…]
Obituary: Paul “Biggie” Edward Arola
Always the story teller, humorist, and lover of making others laugh, Biggie is now playing at a different venue and has a new audience. He is swapping stories with the angels, and singing in a choir where he no longer needs to just mouth the words. Paul (Biggie) Edward Arola,[Read More…]
Stephen M. Scalzo Obituary
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Stephen Michael Scalzo, 73, of Park Forest, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in the arms of his wife, Kimberly. He was preceded by his parents, Silvio M. and Jerry V. Scalzo, and is directly survived by his wife, daughter Emily, sons David and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Arnold Palmer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2016 With his homemade swing and homespun charm, Arnold Palmer had swagger before we had a name for it. From a humble start working at the local club in his beloved Latrobe, Pennsylvania, to superstardom as the face of golf around the globe, Arnold was the American[Read More…]
In Memory of a Pillar of Marian Catholic: Dave Mattio ’66
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Through the nearly 60 years of Marian Catholic High School’s existence, nobody has been a more recognizable face or consistent contributor and inspiration to Marian Catholic than Dave Mattio ’66. A winner in so many facets of his life for more than 68 years, Mattio lost his battle[Read More…]