Obituaries

A devout Catholic and Polish-American Chicagoan through and through, Geraldine "Gerri"* Baginski lost her life where she lived 70 of her 77 years in the 2100 block of W. Potomac Ave. 

In his 77 years, James (Jim) R. Rhodes of Logan Square, "grew in his understanding of and commitment to social justice," explains his wife, of 25 years, Dr. Anne Sheetz, who reported his December 13, 2018, death. 

"Chicago police are conducting a death investigation after a long-time 1st Ward political operative was found shot to death

As a child in Poland, Kazimiera “Kasia” Bober had no shoes and but one dress.

John Chychula, 61, who grew up in the Ukrainian Village then moved to Palatine, IL, in 1995, is described as a "gentle giant," loving, jovial, even-tempered, smart and talented, with a good sense of humor. He lost a long hard fought battle against multiple health challenges on Tues., June 23. 

Father Thomas N. Pelton, Coordinator of the Supportive Program at Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center (PSMEMC), 2233 W. Division St., and pastor emeritus of Maternity of the BVM Parish, 3647 W. North Ave., unexpectedly died Fri., Jan.

On June 7, just days after his 75th birthday, Jim (James M.) Walsh was felled by a childhood disease…polio, that first ravished his small body before entering kindergarten. 

David Hernandez a poet, inspirer, teacher, man of the neighborhoods, man of the city and a man never lacking for words will continue to speak on through his writings, poems, videos and the many people that he inspired, taught, worked and played with. 

UPDATE Jan. 6:
The Chicago Police Detectives indicated that they are waiting for a toxicology report which can take up to 6 weeks but there is no indication of foul play.

Described as sculptor, raconteur, friend, brother and man of mystery, Daniel Blue is dead at the age of 55.