Jonathan Zeke Morales-Cortez

Jonathan Zeke Morales-Cortez, de 3 años, de Harvard, IL, falleció el domingo 28 de septiembre de 2025 en el Hospital Infantil Lurie de Chicago. Nació el 25 de julio de 2022 en Huntley, IL, hijo de Valente Morales y Wendy Cortez.

Zeke fue un niño alegre y cariñoso que iluminaba la vida de quienes lo rodeaban. Era conocido por su cabello chino y su espíritu brillante y alegre. A Zeke le encantaba pasar tiempo con sus hermanos, Valente Eren y Leonardo Levi, alimentando a su tortuga mascota, y disfrutar jugando con los perros de la familia. Su película favorita era Cars y le gustaba escuchar la canción "FE!N" de Travis Scott. También tenía una gran afición por los hot dogs, la pizza y el queso.

Zeke deja atrás a sus padres, Valente y Wendy; sus hermanos, Valente Eren y Leonardo Levi Morales-Cortez; sus abuelos, Valentin Morales e Irma Escobar; su padrino, Brayan Morales; y muchos tíos, tías, primos y amigos.

La visita se llevará a cabo el jueves 2 de octubre de 2025, de 10:00 AM a 1:30 PM en Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, IL. A las 2:00 PM se celebrará una Misa de Funeral Cristiana en St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 206 E. Front St., Harvard.

Jonathan Zeke Morales-Cortez, age 3, of Harvard, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. He was born on July 25, 2022, in Huntley, IL, to Valente Morales and Wendy Cortez.

Zeke was a joyful and loving child who brought light to everyone around him. He was known for his curly hair and his bright, cheerful spirit. Zeke loved spending time with his brothers, Valente Eren and Leonardo Levi, feeding his pet turtle, and enjoyed playing with the family dogs. His favorite movie was Cars, and he loved listening to "FE!N" by Travis Scott. Zeke also had a fondness for hot dogs, pizza, and cheese.

Zeke is survived by his parents, Valente and Wendy; his brothers, Valente Eren and Leonardo Levi Morales-Cortez; his grandparents, Valentin Morales and Irma Escobar; his godfather, Brayan Morales; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home, 107 W. Sumner St., Harvard, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 206 E. Front St., Harvard.

Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home is honored to assist the Morales-Cortez family. For more information, please call 815-943-5400.

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