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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Authorities discover 56 improperly stored and decomposing remains at Chicago funeral home

Authorities discovered the remains of 56 individuals stored improperly and in a state of decomposition at a Chicago funeral home on Thursday. The facility is operated by a couple who previously faced the closure of a separate crematory due to similar allegations of mishandling human remains.

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Why It Matters

This discovery impacts the families of 56 deceased individuals and raises significant public health and regulatory concerns regarding the oversight of funeral home operations in Chicago.

Key Facts

  • The remains of 56 people were found at a Chicago funeral home.
  • The remains were found in a state of decomposition.
  • The remains were stored improperly.
  • The funeral home is operated by a couple.
  • The operators previously ran a crematory that was shut down for mishandling remains.
  • The discovery was reported on Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

other56“Number of bodies found at the funeral home.”personSusana Mendoza“Illinois State Comptroller.”personJohanna Morgan“Funeral director and owner of South Chicago Chapel Inc.”other55“Age of Latasha Johnson.”other31“Number of bodies found in an Indiana funeral home.”personClark Morgan“President of South Chicago Chapel Inc. and husband of Johanna Morgan.”organizationSouth Chicago Chapel“Funeral home where 56 bodies were found.”organizationCook County Medical Examiner's Office“Responsible for identifying remains and notifying families.”locationChicago“Location of the funeral home and the discovery.”other18“Number of bodies found in a Georgia funeral home in 2024.”