Maria Lachiw, nee Smal, 84, formerly of Park Ridge, passed away February 2, 2018.  Beloved wife of the late Ark; loving mother of Vera (Helmut) Walentschik, Mark (Linda) and Milly (Chris) Romano; cherished grandmother of Marissa, Chris, Joey, Janina and Nikki; dear sister of Walter Smal and sister-in-law of Eugenia and Luda (George). Visitation Tues., Feb. 6 ^th from 4 – 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park where a funeral service will be held Wed., Feb. 7th at 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Please direct memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.