Obituaries
Oak Park-Area Obituaries: Williams, Ryan, Rogers, Roeser, Riordan, Relos, Akpan
Recent death notices in the Oak Park and River Forest area include: Tony Ryan, Paul Roeser, Janet Relos, Joshua Akpan and Dean Rogers.
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Anthony M. "Tony" Ryan, 38, January 29, 1975 - November 20, 2013
Anthony Ryan of Oak Park was the husband of Alexandra Ryan, and the father of Emma, Abby and Sammie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a fundraiser in Ryan's name or Catholic Charities. Read the full obituary and leave condolences here.
Paul A. Roeser, 50, April 4, 1963 - November 13, 2013
Paul Roeser of River Forest was a 1981 graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School. He is survived by two sons, John and Michael; and a daughter, Alexandra. Read the full obituary published by the Pioneer Press here.
Janet M. Relos, 81, May 18, 1932 - November 16, 2013
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Howard Area Community Center, 7648 N. Paulina, Chicago, IL 60626 or Providence St. Mel High School, 119 S. Central Park, Chicago, IL 60624. Read the full obituary and leave condolences here.
Dean Rogers, 78, July 20, 1935 - November 25, 2013
Arrangements pending. Check here for more information.
Joshua Akpan, 56, June 21, 1957 - November 18, 2013
Visitation for Joshua Akpan of Bellwood will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at First United Church of Oak Park. Read the full obituary and leave condolences here.
Jeanne Marie Riordan, 82, of Oak Park
Jeanne Marie Riordan, nee Stewart, age 82, of Oak Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late James P. Riordan; fond mother of Michael (Beatrice) Riordan, James Riordan, Theresa (Michael) Geimer, Jeannie (Lee) Zeitlin, William (Roxanne) Riordan, the late Mary Riordan and Maureen Riordan; fond grandmother of Megan Geimer, Emily Zeitlin, Matthew Geimer, Eric Zeitlin, Tomm Riordan, Kevin Riordan and Kelly Riordan; dear sister to Peggy (Joe) Pecoraro, Mary McPherson, Nancy (Larry) Norgaard and Rick Stewart; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Read the full obituary here.
LaVelle Williams, 98, August 21, 1915 - November 11, 2013
"Beloved wife of the late Clarence Aldridge Williams; loving mother of Cary H. Webb; cherished grandmother of George S. Webb and Edward Adam Webb." Read the full obituary and leave condolences here.
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