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  • Tom Gotski, KD9YOV

    Tom Gotski, KD9YOV

    Thomas A. Gotski, age 63, after a 3 year courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 23 years to Barbara (nee Kukla). Loving father of Mina. Dear brother of Chuck and Ken (Karen) Gotski. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dear brother in law of Brenda (late Tony) Diorio, Diane (John) Simon and Dawn…

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  • Alvin Monroe, KD9TPL

    Alvin Monroe, KD9TPL

    It was announced today that Alvin, KD9TPL of Chicago, IL. passed away. Alvin was a familiar voice on the CFMC Repeaters, and a friend to many. His caregivers commented on how much he loved talking on the radio.

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  • Joe “Buffy” Gratchner, KC9BUF

    Joe “Buffy” Gratchner, KC9BUF

    It’s with deep sorrow that I must report the passing of Joe “Buffy” Gratchner, KC9BUF. Visitation for Joseph R. Gratchner, 81, of Lake Zurich, will be on Monday, December 2, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich, IL. Family and Friends will meet for the…

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  • Wanda Marie Nagel KC9LRZ

    Wanda Marie Nagel KC9LRZ

    Wanda Marie Nagel, born on October 9, 1944, in Chicago, passed away, tragically, on October 23, 2023, in the same city. She lived on the NW side of Chicago. Wanda’s life was a testament to resilience and positivity despite the challenges she faced. She will be fondly remembered as a kind and caring soul who…

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  • Thomas J. Wilkus

    Thomas J. Wilkus

    Thomas J. Wilkus, age 62, passed away on May 7, 2022, surrounded by his family.Tom enjoyed writing and listening to music for many hours, The Beatles being #1 on his list. His love of music was first shared with his mom. He continued to share his passion for music/guitar with his sons. He was an…

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  • Arthur G. “Artie” Waner WB9DQT

    Arthur G. “Artie” Waner WB9DQT

    Arthur G. “Artie” Waner, age 69. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband of Denise C. (nee Hurt). Loving father of Andrew Waner, stepfather of Jennifer Sefl and the late Emma Lee Baum. Dear grandfather of Riley Rogers. Dear son of the late John L. and the late Anna (nee Kusek) Waner. Beloved brother of Joan…

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  • Michael James Moline KD9NJC

    Michael James Moline KD9NJC

    Michael James Moline, age 63 of Elmwood Park passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, Melrose Park, Illinois. He was born May 24, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Luther North High School and Roosevelt High School, class of 1976. Michael worked with his father at Ameralloy in Morton Grove, then…

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  • Bruce N9QIY

    Bruce N9QIY

    It is with a sadden heart and words that we have to say that Bruce N9QIY passed away at home on 11/07/20. Bruce came down with COVID-19 about a week before, and was found unresponsive in bed.He contributed to CFMC in many ways, including: A Club Officer, Secretary, Board Member, Founder of the CFMC NIGHT…

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  • Robert F. (Bob) Schiff KA9HHH

    Robert F. (Bob) Schiff KA9HHH passed away on 30 March in Evanston Hospital from complications from pancreatic cancer and a ruptured spleen. Bob was the Treasurer for CFMC for many years. There wasn’t any funeral or published death notice.

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  • Rich KA9GQF

    (02-05-2020) Here is the info regarding the Wake / Funeral for Rich,… KA9GQF…Visitation is Friday, February 7, 2020 from 3 PM to 8 PM….At the FORAN FUNERAL HOME,7300 W. Archer Ave.(55th street just west of Harlem).(Same location as his Brother Bob was at)….Visitation on Saturday at the funeral home;from 8:30 AM until time of Prayers…

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