Obituaries

Jun 14, 2023

Michael J. Walsh, 69, loving son of Nora and the late Michael; beloved brother of Bridget (Walter) Trojan, Kathleen (Scott) Faucett, and Daniel (Eleanor) Walsh; cherished uncle of Michael Trojan, Alisha Trojan, and Daniel (Mandi) Walsh; and devoted great-uncle of Parker Walsh.

Mike was a proud member of the Illinois Jaguar Club and the Illinois Appraisal Society....

Jun 5, 2023

Anthony T. Scola, Beloved husband of Concetta F. Scola. Devoted father of Anthony (Trudy) and Joseph (Elizabeth) Scola. Cherished grandfather of Steve, Catherine, Valerie, Vincent, Anthony, Dominic, Michael, Nicole, Tracy and Tara, great grandfather of many. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until time of service 11:30 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W....

May 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Santiago announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the age of 59 years.

Born November 2, 1963, in Chicago, IL, Phillip spent his early years growing up in and around the Wicker Park neighborhood, where his father's barbershop was located.  He was baptized and...

May 29, 2023

Jesse Anthony Marcano, born June 5, 1979, at peace May 29, 2023, age 43; loving husband of Tara; cherished father of Janiya, Audrey and Jesse Judah; beloved son of Calixto and Cissy Marcano; loved son-in-law of Byron and Brenda Coleman; dearest brother of Felice Marcano Davis, Rebekah Marcano, Kimberly Marcano (Que Brown), Kyra Aisha Marcano and Danika Marcano; brother-in-law...

May 27, 2023

Crucita Sanchez, beloved wife of the late German Sanchez Cardona. Devoted mother of Mary Ortiz, Herman (Velma) Sanchez, Eddie (Shirley) Sanchez, Albert (Darlene) Sanchez, Gilbert (the late Norma) Sanchez, William Sanchez, Carlos (Mellisa) Sanchez and Ricky Sanchez. Loving grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Cherished sister of Ramonita (Joe) Caraballo, George Santiago, Carlos Santiago. Fond aunt...

May 21, 2023

Bernard B. Gaseor; beloved husband of the late Bernadette A., nee Sobieszczyk; loving father of Deborah and Robert; dearest grandfather of Alyssa, Kera and Jessica; great-grandfather of Jackson; dear brother of ten, survived by his sister Mary; cherished uncle to many.  Bernard was "A Good Man" and will be missed by all. Visitation, Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m....

May 21, 2023

Susan E. St. Jacques (nee Grounds), 75, of Roselle, formerly of Elmwood Park, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Danny. Cherished sister to Mike (Rosemarie) Grounds; proud aunt to Jennifer Carver, and several others.

Susan was proud to be the...

May 7, 2023

Wilson Fantauzzi, 57, of Chicago. Loving husband of Yolanda; adoring father of Wilson Anthony, Ashley (Eric), Jonathan (Samantha), Julian (Megan); proud grandfather of Ayden, Izabella, Jimmy, Antos, Skylar, Ava, Wes; caring twin brother to Walter (Jajaida).

Visitation 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Funeral Service 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 12, 2023, at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....

Apr 27, 2023

Marketa Zavadilikova, 45, loving daughter of Eva, beloved sister of Karel, cherished partner of Petr, loyal friend of many good friends, and precious pet parent of William.

Memorial Visitation, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707.

Apr 14, 2023

Robert 'Bob' E. Fontanetta, 83, loving husband of 62 years to the late Margaret T. "Margie"; beloved father of Philip (Lisa) Fontanetta and Vincent (Jodi) Fontanetta; cherished grandfather of Brandon Fontanetta and Ryan Fontanetta; dear brother and uncle of many.  Visitation, Friday, April 21 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Chapel service, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22 nd at...

Apr 6, 2023

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Vernon W. Burton, 94, loving husband of 69 years of the late Suzann M. Burton; devoted father of Lynn (Ken) Poepp, Diane (Don) Kmiecik, Wendy Burton, and the late Wayne Burton; beloved grandfather of Rory (Kate), Heather (Brent), Ryan (Carrie) Kyle (Brittney), Kellen (Amy), Jessica, Lauren (Brett), Colleen (Raymond), Kendall (Kolt), and Logan; great-grandfather...

Apr 3, 2023

Victor "Vic" F. Badini, 96, of Elmwood Park, formerly of Iron Mountain, Michigan, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 3, 2023.

He was the loving father of Helen (Raymond) Taraszka, Barbara Carroll, Daniel Badini, and Victoria Badini; cherished grandfather to Scott (Amber) Taraszka, Sara Taraszka, Sabrina (Daniel) Stantz, Shawn Taraszka, Shelley Carroll, Justin Carroll, Abby...

Apr 1, 2023

Michael D. Chidester, 69, died April 1, 2023 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Mike was born in Chicago as the seventh of nine children of Thomas and Mary Chidester, and is survived by his sisters Mary (George) Nix, Carol (Reno) Bracci, and Dorothy (Guy) Ebenhoeh; his brothers Thomas (Marilyn), John (Becky), and Edward (Maureen); his goddaughter Jeanne Carlisle, and...

Mar 30, 2023

Martha S. Castellon, 68, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 30, 2023.

She was the loving wife to Mauricio; adoring mother of Oscar, Christopher, and Janette; cherished grandmother of Oscar Nathaniel, Arianna, Jayden, Evan, and Christopher David; proud Great Grandmother to Noemi, and fond sister of Luis Alfredo Loor.

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Mar 27, 2023

Luis Fernando Bentancor, Beloved husband of the late Sara, nee Padilla; loving father of Maria (Jorge), Rita (Roberto) and Cecilia (Roberto); cherished grandfather of Fernando (Gisel), Fernanda (Adam), Pablo (Johana), Camila (Steve), Nahuel, Sebastian (Sonia), Allan, Jean Franco, Gabriel, Matteo, Cristina, Yalena, Stefani, Juan, Danilo, Yoselin (Jonathan), and Luana; great-grandfather to Matias and Santiago.

Funeral service 5:00...

Mar 22, 2023

Maciej Skutnik, at Rest March 22, 2023, age 28; beloved husband of Nicole Kwiecien-Augustyn; cherished son of Grzegorz and Elżbieta; dearest brother of Michael (Sabina) and Kamil; loving nephew of Asia (the late Tomek) Mocarski and Marek (Angie) Skutnik; fond cousin of Lukasz Mocarski; loved son-in-law of Wioletta Kwiecien and Jakub Augustyn.  Visitation, Friday, March 31 st , from...

Mar 16, 2023

Jeffrey A. Marchlewicz, 61, at rest March 16, 2023 at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Il after a sudden illness.  Dear husband to Nancy (nee Karwoski) of 41 years, loving father to Robert and Raymond (Sarah), brother of Gary and the late Dennis (late Barbara), uncle, great uncle, loving son to the late Edward and Evelynne. Jeff started working...

Mar 12, 2023

Our most wonderful, loving, caring, mother Dolores Giltner Boykin Gill sadly passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Mom was 90 years old. Everyone who knew Mom knew what a caring person she was. Always willing to help anyone, she was truly a most wonderful, loving mother and friend.

Dolores is survived by her children ...

Mar 7, 2023

Luis Negron Sr., 69, loving soul mate of Maria Sanchez; beloved father of Beatrice, Damaris, Sulma, Xiomara, and Luis Jr.; Grandpa Rafy of Brian, Jainy, Alanis, Yahir, Ariana, Nichole, Naomi, Ian, Jordan, Joshua, Xyaliyah, Janiyah, Lily, Luis III; devoted brother of Angel, Anibal, Oscar, Geraldo, Adrian, Raymond, Ana, Elsa, Maria, and Lourdes; cherished son of the late Rafael and...

Feb 28, 2023

Andrew Lim, passed away on February 28, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1939 in Taishan, China and was the eldest son of Montoy and Tu Jang Lim.

As a young Army man stationed in Louisville, Kentucky, he met his future wife, Elaine Burnett. They were married on December 21, 1964.

Loving father of...