All Obituaries

Madeline Antonia Pasquesi née: Haiz formerly of Highwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side in Reno, Nevada on April 17, 2026 at the age of 98. Born October 31, 1927 in Glencoe, Illinois to Minnie Rizzolo and Chris Haiz. She grew up in Highland Park and attended Ravinia Grade School and Highland Park High School. On September 10, 1949 she married Angelo Pasquesi at St. James Church, Highwood. She was an active member and volunteer at St. ...

Danielle Soheil, 57, passed away April 15, 2026. She was born on April 13, 1969, in Alton, Illinois, to the union of Gene Alfred Prange and Jerilyn Gay Bradley. Danielle married the love of her life, Pedram Soheil, in 1997 in Walnut Creek, California. Together, they built a life centered on love and family, raising three beautiful daughters who were the pride and joy of her life.  Earlier in Danielle’s career she worked as a legal secretary and contract legal professional in ...

Mary Sylvia (Vanoni) Bernardi, age 94, of Lake Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully in her home, on a Sunday morning, April 12, 2026.  Mary was born at Tavernaro, in Sant’Andreapelago, province of Modena, Italy, on February 1, 1932.  In 1939, she and her mother immigrated to the United States from Italy on the SS Rex, the second-to-last ship to leave Italy before the outbreak of World War II, arriving at Ellis Island.  Mary and her mother joined her father in ...

Dolores Rose Vanderpal, affectionately known as “Dee Dee,” age 90, of Highwood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1935, in Highland Park, Illinois, to Larry and Mary (Kiska) Morano. DeeDee was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended Oak Terrace School and graduated from Highland Park High School. DeeDee was known by everyone—and she truly knew everyone in return. ...

Judith A. Crago, nee: Fajmon, of Wildwood, IL, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home. She was born July 5, 1955 in Chicago, IL.  Judi's life experiences included working as a legal secretary for several years prior to joining her family in ownership of American Music World, Inc. She was a loving mother who cherished her children and grandchildren. Judi's home was the heart of the family for all gatherings big and small, always including friends and neighbors.  Judi ...

Edward Piacentini Bernardi, age 95, of Lake Forest, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his home, on a beautiful spring morning, Saturday, March 21, 2026. Ed was born in the Alice Home Hospital in Lake Forest on June 24, 1930, and was raised in the communities of Highwood and Highland Park. He attended grammar school at Oak Terrace School and graduated from Highland Park High School, Class of 1948. He was awarded the prestigious Chick Evans Scholarship from the Evans Scholars Foundation, as ...

Judith (Judy) Ann Haga passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Haga. Judy was born in Eureka, KS on October 5, 1939, where she grew up with her siblings, Jean Basham Hamori (deceased), Johnny Basham (deceased), and Jackie Basham Vietti. She delighted in coaxing them into shenanigans while most usually escaping any blame. Nonetheless, she was dearly loved by them for her boundless zest for life, her wicked sense of humor, and her ...

Luciano "Lou" Lamberti age 87, of Highland Park passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026. He was born on July 3, 1938, in Corsica, France. His mother, Concetta, told him that the church bells rang when she held him for the first time. In 1943, he moved with his mother and father, Giacomo, to Casa Minelli, a farming village located in Piandelagotti, Italy. His many adventures in Italy included hiding in the woods with his family when Nazis invaded and convincing dozens of people ...

William Michael Seidel, Jr. of Round Lake, IL, passed away March 4, 2026 at the Advocate Condell Medical Center of Libertyville, IL, he was born February 16, 1951 in Tinley Park, IL and was the second child of five born to the union of William Sr. and Wanda Seidel, Bill is survived by his children; Belinda (Kirk) Steckenrider of Round Lake, IL, Andrea (Nick Peroutka) Salinas of Round Lake, IL, and Joseph (Sarah) Seidel of Jefferson, GA, grandfather of six: Jacob, Gabriel, Kyle, Bethany, ...

Bonnie Lu Petrow, née Covelli, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 28, 2026 at the age of 82. Born to Louis and Theresa (Frigo) Covelli on October 15, 1943, she was raised in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago and was a proud graduate of St. Willibrord Catholic School. Defying her chaperone on a girls trip to Miami Beach in 1963, she and her friends snuck out to a beach bar at the end of the strip where she met Jerry Petrow, who coincidentally ...