Jerome Freeman
Jan 3, 2026
Jerome Freeman, 71, of Chicago passed away on January 3, 2026. He was born in Chicago on February 4, 1954. Jerome is survived by his loving son, Arthur Herring Antwine; grandchildren, Ashley Contreras Antwine, Ashton Antwine, Arthur Antwine Jr. aka “Pickle” and Mason Parker; great grandfather of, Giuliani Contreras, Amira Luciano, Elaina Antwine, Elijah Antwine, Elias Antwine, Ezekiel Antwine, Emmanuel...
Jim Bergos
Jan 2, 2026
Jim Bergos, 84, of Chicago passed away January 2, 2026. He was born in Chios, Greece on October 26, 1941 to the late Christos and Markella Bergos. Jim is survived by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2727 W. Winnona Street, Chicago, IL 60625. Interment...
Athena Demeros
Dec 25, 2025
Athena Demeros (née Gianakopoulos), age 88, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. Born on March 26, 1937, in Afissou, Sparta, Greece, she was the devoted wife of Arthur for 64 years and the cherished mother of Dr. George (Helen) Demeros, Aspasia (Peter) Lageotakes, and Angelo (Georgia) Demeros. Athena was a proud and loving yiayia to Arthur and...
Dimitrios J. Melissinas
Dec 13, 2025
Dimitrios J. Melissinas, beloved father, devoted husband, hardworking craftsman, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois, at the age of 73.
Born on November 4, 1952, in Neos Skopos, Greece, Dimitrios carried the warmth and spirit of his homeland with him throughout his life. In 1967, he immigrated to the United States with his...
Roula Fildisis
Dec 12, 2025
Roula Fildisis, 73, of Park Ridge passed away on December 12, 2025. She was born in Cefalonia, Greece on March 12, 1952 to the late George and Angeliki Garbis.
She cared deeply for her family and was very protective of her children. Especially, her first born son. She was a highly educated woman who came from Cefalonia, Greece and studied and...
Janet C. Blaesing
Dec 7, 2025
Janet C. Blaesing, 84, of McHenry passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born in Chicago on May 9, 1941 to the late Wilbert and Ethel Blaesing. A graveside will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12 noon at Ridgewood Memorial Park, 9900 N. Milwaukee Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Arrangements by Demeros Funeral and Cremation Services...
Thomas J. Mourikes
Dec 2, 2025
Thomas (Tom) J. Mourikes was born on January 16, 1930, in the village of Mouzakata on the island of Cephalonia, Greece, the second of four children of John and Agathoniki Mourikes. Like many of his generation, his early years were marked by hardship. He survived the occupation during World War II but tragically lost his beloved father. These experiences shaped...
Anthony D. Watson
Nov 22, 2025
Anthony D. Watson, 76, of Chicago passed away on November 22, 2025. He was born in Liberia on May 16, 1949 to Edward G. and Maima Watson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11am at Springfield Baptist Church, 1801 Emerson St., Evanston, IL 60201. Visitation will be held at church from 10am until the time...
Jim Stavrou
Nov 22, 2025
Demetrios (Jimmy) Stavrou, 89, of Morton Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Nestani, Greece on January 17, 1936 to the late Panagiotis and the late Konstandina Stavrou. Jimmy was an ambitious man that left his homeland for the American Dream at the tender age of 18. With...
Vasiliki "Koula" Dimitrakopoulou
Nov 9, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Vasiliki “Koula” Dimitrakopoulou, 90, on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Daughter of Georgios (late) and Konstantina (late) Korkofigas, and wife of Georgios Dimitrakopoulos (late), Vasiliki is survived by her 3 daughters, Christine (George, late) Karahalios, Konstantina Dimitrakopoulou, and Georgia (Stavros) Frangos, her 7 grandchildren, Alexander (Stacy), George Jr, and Nickolas (Lauren) Karahalios, Christos...