Remembering The South Suburban Lives We Lost In 2018

Residents of Chicago's south suburbs and city's South Side lost a number of prominent neighbors in 2018. Take a look below at some of the lives we lost this year.

Erica Heilmann, a beloved producer, director and educator. She was the wife of former Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann.

Dan Jarski, a retired Andrew High School teacher.

Miriam Zayed, a community activist who was part of the effort to bring the first mosque in the area to Bridgeview.

Theodore Petry Jr., the last known witness to the first nuclear reaction and an Orland Park resident.

Dr. Raymond Morandi, a renowned equestrian vet who had a practice in Orland Park.

Jerry Myrick, an Orland Park historian.

Roger Reynolds, a beloved Sandburg High School alum.

Tom and Dolores Smith, a Beverly couple who died hours apart after 55 years of marriage.

Martin McGarry, a South Side boxing legend who opened a gym out of his garage in Beverly.

John Mazzorana, a longtime Mokena trustee who dedicated much of his life to public service.

Larry McCoy, a Bloom High School basketball legend.

Izola White, who owned the legendary "Izola's" soul food restaurant on 79th Street in Chatham for years.

Frank "Hot Dog" Cunningham, who owned the popular "Red's Drive-In" at 111th and Artesian.

Joe Faso, a former Chicago Heights alderman known as "Uncle Joe."

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