Obituaries

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...

Feb 28, 2023

Patricia Guillen, 58, loving wife of 38 years of David; beloved mother of Angelica, Carlos (Xochitl), Oscar (Sofia), Lourdes, and Jamie; devoted grandma of Luc, Natalia, Evelyn, and Isabel; tender sister of Ramiro (Sonia), Jesus (Berta), and Arturo (Refugio); cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews and dedicated daughter of the late Maria and the late Pedro Moran.

Feb 18, 2023

Pilar M. Córdova, nee Quintana; beloved mother of Myriam (Jimmy Sr.) Santiago and Vidal Córdova; cherished grandmother of Jimmy (Nannette) Santiago, Yvette Santiago and Josiah Córdova; great-grandmother of Jonathan and Alexi Santiago; dearest sister of Heriberto, Carmen Alicia, Felix and the late Esther, Victor, Ismael, Virginia, Cecilio and Miguel; dear daughter of the late Victor Quintana and Santos Colón;...

Feb 11, 2023

Sandra Gatz 88 (nee Casella) passed away peacefully, February 11, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born on July 28th 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. Beloved Mother of Kenneth, Toni and Tina (Dell). She was proceeded in death by her Sons; William, Greg and Randall (Libby). Dear sister of the late Geri (George) Bartels, Rita (Charlie) Carr, and Marion (Donald Feltes)...

Feb 10, 2023

Malakeh Samaan, nee Syriani, age 69; Born in Madaba, Jordan on October 1, 1953, At Rest February 10, 2023 in Sugar Grove, IL; beloved wife of the late George John Samaan; loving mother of Marcus J. (Marissa) Samaan, Marsha G. (John) Rubino, Majeda F. (Jiris) Karadsheh and Norma D. Samaan; loving and doting grandmother of Nikki, Achillius, Olivia and...

Feb 10, 2023

M. Joan Slattery passed away peacefully on February 10, 2023. Born on March 24, 1930 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the eldest daughter of Charles and Agnes Coghlan.

As a young woman working with the Young Christian Workers, she met her future husband W. Donald Slattery.  They were married on February 12, 1953.

Joan and...

Jan 29, 2023

Nick T. Valenti passed away on January 29, 2023. Loving father of Vincent, Gina and Emily; son of the late Helen and Peter; dear brother of Peter, James, Guy, Lisa, Anthony and the late Jeanette, Ronald and Sandy; fond uncle to many and best friend to Kath.  Nick is a US Army, Vietnam Veteran and Bronze Star Recipient. A...

Jan 27, 2023

Cesar Augusto Vargas, 75, of Chicago, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2023.

Cesar, a native of Guatemala, was born on June 25, 1947, to Guillermo and Nivea. Cesar is survived by his wife; Fidencia (m.1971) and his 6 children; Patricia, Cesar, Nivea (Walter) Cesar Alvarez (Maddie), William (Ashley), and Wendy ...

Jan 21, 2023

Maria Augustyniak, 63, of Chicago passed away peacefully on January 21, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Chester Augustyniak; proud mother of Eveliss (Tony) Zenner, Kristina (Jessica) Augustyniak, Nyssa Augustyniak; adoring grandmother to Natalia, Anthony, Chloe, Mackenzie, Summer, Mykal-Michele, Rylee; fond sister of John, Florence, Joanne, Jorgina, and Michelle. There is a large host of nieces, nephews, and...

Jan 16, 2023

Mario Enrique Casas, 76, of Elmwood Park passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 16, 2023.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

He dedicated his life to his family. He found joy in the simple moments that became wonderful memories and great lessons. He was a man of strong faith and...

Jan 13, 2023

Alice J. Hollis, nee Russell, age 80; beloved wife of the late William T. Hollis, Jr.; cherished mother of William D. (Mary Ellen); loving sister of Alex (the late Nancy) Russell. Visitation, Tuesday, from 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76 th Ave.) Elmwood...

Jan 11, 2023

Thomas J. Murphy, age 63; beloved husband of Lauri, nee Dillon; loving father of Joe and Kevin; cherished son of the late John W. and Mary S. Murphy; dearest brother of John, James (Maureen), Fr. Edward, Brian (Ruthe), Mary, Ann (Martin) Egan, Therese (Robert) Sokolowske, Jean (Patrick) Shaunnessy and the late Daniel; dear uncle and great-uncle to many.  Visitation,...