James Knoll
May 30, 2026
James Knoll, 84, passed away on May 30, 2026. Born on November 16, 1941, in Oak Park, Illinois, Jim lived a life marked by hard work, dedication to family, and a positive spirit that touched everyone who knew him.
Jim grew up in Elmwood Park, Illinois; and graduated from Elmwood Park High School with the Class of 1959. He served as...
Francisco Jorge Luzuriaga Rodriquez
May 22, 2026
Francisco Jorge Luzuriaga Rodriquez, age 80, passed away on May 22, 2026.
Francisco was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to his beloved parents, Pedro Olmedo Luzuriaga Moyano and Laura Enriquerta Rodriquez Abab, who preceded him in death. He spent his early years in Guayaquil before coming to the United States to build a better life. He often shared a special memory of...
Donald La Puma
May 19, 2026
Donald La Puma, 73, formerly of Elmwood Park and more recently of Indian Head Park, is now finally at peace after a long and difficult battle with dementia.
Donald was the beloved son of the late Joseph and Margaret (née Luce) La Puma; cherished father of Donald Jr., the late John, and Janel Marie; proud grandpa to Daniel, Nicholas, Alyssa, Justin,...
Ramon Mercado
May 14, 2026
Ramon “Papo” Mercado, of McKinney, Texas, passed away on May 14, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born on December 16, 1948, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, to Bernardo Mercado and Juanita Rivera.
On July 11, 1970, Ramon married the love of his life, Luz Enilda Rivera, in Chicago, Illinois. Together they built a loving family rooted in faith, laughter,...
Vincenzo Conserti
May 9, 2026
Vincenzo Conserti, born January 26, 1940 in Mola di Bari, Italy. At rest May 9, 2026 in River Grove, IL at the age of 86; beloved husband of Antonia; cherished father of Giuseppe and Annalisa (Chris Jones); dearest Nonno of Giada and Vincent Jones. Visitation, Monday, May 18, 2026 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north...
Wlodzimierz Baumac
May 9, 2026
It is with heavy heart I’m writing this obituary.
My husband of 36 years, Wlodzimierz "Wally" Baumac passed away on May 9, 2026. He leaves behind myself and a large group of friends here in the US and in Europe.
He had always been a generous person, loved having fun, joking and laughing with friends, and especially playing UNO with our friends’...
Robert A. Green
May 7, 2026
Robert A. Green “Bob”, 70, loving husband of Cindy; father of Steve Green, Amanda Green, Patty (Joe) Tatum, Rachel (Tony) Westmoreland, and Daniel Ripley; brother of Dave (Anne) Green, the late Chris (Diane) Green, the late Diane (Chris) Dennis, and Danny (Kelly) Green; grandfather of eight; great-grandpa of eight; uncle of many nieces and nephews; cousin and friend of many.
Memorial...
Ada N. Arnold
May 3, 2026
Ada Arnold, passed away May 3, 2026, age 80. Loving wife of the late Walter; cherished mother of Jeffrey (Francisca) and Kimberly (Stephen) Daunis; beloved Abuela of Owen, Landon, Broderick, Griffin and Jack.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the family eulogy to begin at 1:30 p.m. at The Elms Funeral...
Victor M. Lopez "Papo"
Apr 28, 2026
Victor M. Lopez “Papo”, 70, devoted husband for over 44 years to Sheri Lopez; cherished brother of Gigi (Alfie) Hernandez; treasured brother-in-law of Anthony Medina; adoring uncle of Jocelyn Medina, Sharay (Michael) Fernandez, and Alife J. (Ana) Hernandez; loving grand-uncle of Kayla Fernandez, Gabriel Fernandez, Arabella Fernandez, Isaiah Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Eli Hernandez, and Elise Hernandez dedicated son of the...
Ricardo Zurita
Apr 26, 2026
Ricardo Zurita, born September 25, 1989, passed away April 26, 2026 at the age of 36; beloved son of Anatalia and the late Juan Zurita; cherished brother of Johnny Zurita, Jesse Zurita, Irene Zurita, Susi Crespo and the late Yesenia Zurita; dear uncle and cousin to many. Visitation, Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday,...
Thomas C. Detlefsen
Apr 20, 2026
Thomas C. Detlefsen, Beloved husband of Esther. Devoted father of Glen (Janet) Detlefsen and Brian (Teri) Detlefsen. Cherished grandfather of Perry, Brittany, Amber, Ryan, and Jason. Great grandfather of Keira. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud member of the Midwest Pond & Koi Society. Season Ticket Holder of the Chicago Bears and Blackhawks.
Visitation Thursday, 4:00 p.m. until 9:00...
Mary Louise Metallo
Apr 18, 2026
Mary Louise Metallo, born June 14, 1950, at rest April 18, 2026 at the age of 75; beloved daughter of the late Sam and Nancy Metallo; dearest sister of the late George Metallo; loving niece of Joseph (Patricia) Pontrelli and Gloria (Carmie) Pelegrino; dear cousin of many.
Family and Friends to meet, Friday, April 24, 2026 at All Saints Cemetery, Indoor...
Teresa Dymurska
Apr 16, 2026
Teresa B. Dymurska zmarła w czwartek, 16 kwietnia 2026 roku w wieku 89 lat, pozostawiając po sobie ogrom dobroci, kreatywności i miłości, która poruszyła wszystkich którzy ją znali.
Kochająca żona śp. Marcina Dymurskiego, najdroższa matka Iwony (Marek Ciołek) Antonowicz-Ciołek; uwielbiana babcia Marty Teresy (DJ Burkhalter) Antonowicz i Pawła Marka (Carolyn Maria Castillo O'Neill) Ciołka; niezastąpiona prababcia Sebastiana Olivera Antonowicza; córka zmarłych...
James D. Ostergren
Apr 12, 2026
James D. Ostergren, beloved husband of 61 years to the late Catherine ‘Cathy’; loving son of the late Howard and Louise Ostergren; cherished brother of Patricia (the late James) Carollo, Judith Heffner-Thomas (the late William Heffner), Terri (the late Gary) Heck, Lynette (James) Luka, and the late Robert Ostergren; brother-in-law of many; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Family...
Mary Ann Partipilo
Apr 6, 2026
Mary Ann Partipilo née Miaso, 78, passed away, Monday, April 6, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and love that touched all who knew her.
Beloved wife to Ronald; cherished mother of Anthony, Michael (Tom); proud doting grandma to Gianna “Gigi”; fond sister to Joann and John; fun loving auntie to many; caring godmother to several. Mary Ann was preceded...
James "Jim" Fisher
Apr 3, 2026
James A. Fisher “Jim”, 72, loving husband of Jadzia; father of four children and one step-son; cherished friend of Robert (Lucille) Blohm; son-in-law of Genowefa Dziduch; cousin of Jean (Richard) Hamilton, Tony Steffen, and Sue Heinzel; beloved extended familia of Ivan, Roz, Ashley, Nathan, and Christopher.
Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Ascension...
Dame Lena Lucietto Gonzalez, PhD.
Apr 2, 2026
Dame Lena Lucietto Gonzalez, PhD, an accomplished linguist, educator, and lifelong advocate for language, culture, and faith, passed away after a long life devoted to learning, service, and family. She was the beloved wife of Richard D. Gonzalez, PhD, whom she married and shared a life of scholarship, travel, and devotion until his passing in 2022. Together, they built a...
William J. O'Neill
Mar 29, 2026
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William J. O’Neill, age 85; father of Diane and the late Steve O’Neill; beloved father-in-law to Jim Tsicouris; cherished grandfather of Heather Tsicouris, Amber Tsicouris and Victoria O’Neill; Visitation, Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park, IL from 1:00 p.m. until the time of Service 1:30 p.m....
Lori Hartnett
Mar 25, 2026
Doris “Lori” Hartnett, Devoted mother of Steven (Debbie) Hartnett and Patty Matzke. Cherished grandmother of Chrissy, Michelle, Robert (Ashley) and Kimberly (Kelli). Great grandmother of Destany, Teague, Natasha, Joey, Niko, Gino, Evelynlena and great- great grandmother of Aribella. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Long time administrative assistant of the SEIU Union Local #1.
Memorial Mass will be held at...
Ralph A. Cilia
Mar 22, 2026
Ralph A. Cilia, Born June 28, 1942, at rest March 22, 2026 at the age of 83; beloved son of the late Anthony and Phyllis “Minnie” Cilia; cherished brother of Anthony Jr. (Jacqueline) and the late Sylvia (the late Charles) Marotti; loving uncle of Kathryn (Daniel) Monaghan, Matthew, and Douglas (Lisa) Mariotti; great-uncle of Daniel (Wendy) Monaghan, Michael Monaghan, Isabella...
