Obituaries
Memorializing notable Chicagoans and people from around the world who have recently died.
As a regular at the Belmont Avenue folk club Quiet Knight, Buffett became a friend and collaborator with Chicago favorite Steve Goodman.
The history-making sailor who grew up on the South Side was the first Black man inducted into the Sailing Hall of Fame.
Scotto made her U.S. debut at Lyric Opera of Chicago in 1960, followed by 314 appearances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York from her debut in 1965 to her finale in 1987.
Avant, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a family statement.
Tabuchi, hailed as the “King of Branson,” had been a popular draw in the live music and family vacation spot for more than 30 years.
Mr. Louchios was a behind-the-scenes giant in the Greek community and a staple in city, county and state politics for more than two decades.
Sixto Rodriguez released two albums that didn’t do well in the United States. He then worked construction and raised a family, not realizing that his songs were inspiring the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.
Steele, who grew up and remained in the neighborhood, fought to keep its row houses and residents in place amid the redevelopment of the area.
Musician played behind Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan before launch of the group behind “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
Mark Krueger, a fixture on the local high school and college broadcasting scene for several decades, has died unexpectedly.
A larger, public goodbye is planned for Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz on Wednesday at the United Center. But on Tuesday, it was a love fest of the city’s movers and shakers, remembering their friend with laughter and a few tears.
Casper was known to music and dance fans around the globe for the hugely popular line dance/song.
Mr. Bragan helped foster the city’s off-Loop theater scene as the owner of Ivanhoe for nearly two decades.
Friedkin was born and raised in Chicago, and graduated from Senn High School.
Mr. Parra, who had more than 8,000 vinyl albums in his collection that he would draw from for his show, was on air for more than 30 years, first on WBEZ (91.5) and then later on WDCB-FM (90.9).
Charles Ogletree taught Barack and Michelle Obama and represented Tupac Shakur, Anita Hill and survivors of the 1921 massacre of Tulsa’s Black community.
He was nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of Hector Salamanca, the elderly don of his drug clan who was unable to speak or walk due to a stroke and communicated by ringing a bell attached to his wheelchair.
Information he unearthed helped free innocent men in the 1983 killing of the 10-year-old Naperville girl. “I know there are at least three innocent men who owe their freedom and reputations to Randy,” attorney Gary Johnson said.
Mr. Parra, who had more than 8,000 vinyl albums in his collection that he would draw from for his show, was on air for more than 30 years, first on WBEZ (91.5) and then later on WDCB-FM (90.9).
A family statement says the actor ‘intensely struggled’ with the death last week of his father.
His investigation into the death of Dianne Masters led to conspiracy convictions against two colleagues and inspired a book and the TV crime drama, “Deadly Matrimony,” starring Brian Dennehy.
If you sat at the card table with Mr. Lewis, it was war — doesn’t matter that you are in short pants, he’d tell his kids.
‘My whole life has been the stage,’ said the actor who performed on Broadway and at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre.
Willie “DJ Casper” Perry Jr. died Aug. 7 at South Suburban Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
The co-founder of Classic Cinemas was a lifelong Downers Grove resident. Mr. Johnson spent his life finding historic, pushed aside buildings and turning them into downtown movie theaters and community hubs.
With Herb Alpert, Moss co-founded A&M Records and released blockbuster albums by Carole King, the Carpenters and the Police.
In a statement posted to his social media accounts, it was revealed the actor died after a long battle with cancer.
Bassist, who left the blockbuster band in 1977, died of complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ vocalist was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.
As Blackhawks owner, Rocky Wirtz mingled with fans grateful for the three Stanley Cups the team brought home. He also built and ran a real estate and beverage empire.
Lujack is considered one of the greatest Notre Dame players of all time, having won the Heisman in 1947 and leading the Irish to national titles in 1943, 1946 and 1947. He was a first-round draft pick of the Bears, where he played four seasons.
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