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Thomas J. Murphy

Thomas J. Murphy

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,...

Barbara A. Teske

Barbara A. Teske

Jan 5, 2023

Barbara A. Teske, nee Marten; age 83; beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Judy (Mark) Kenney and the late Cheryl (the late David) Ringeisen; cherished grandmother of Jamie (Edward) Tylka, Danielle (Ryan) Murphy, Scott Ringeisen, Keith Ringeisen and the late Kaylyn; great-grandmother of Edward Tylka and Sakura Ringeisen. Visitation, Tuesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral...

Jozefa Budzioch

Jozefa Budzioch

Jan 3, 2023

Jozefa Budzioch, 89, of Chicago passed passed away peacefully January 3 2023. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

A memorial Mass will be held in her honor January 11, 2023 at St. Priscilla Church, 6949 W Addison St, Chicago, IL at 10:00 A.M. followed by inurnment at St. Adalbert Cemetery, Chicago, IL.

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Margaret H. Harmon

Margaret H. Harmon

Jan 1, 2023

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Margaret H. Harmon passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, in the warm embrace of her God and her family, released from the shackles of Alzheimer's disease.

Born on December 22, 1930, in Oak Park, Illinois, she was the younger of two daughters of James and Mary (nee Daly)...

Andrew S. Zdunek

Andrew S. Zdunek

Dec 30, 2022

On December 30, 2022, Andrew S. Zdunek passed away at the Marshfield Medical Center Hospital in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He was 83.

Andy was born Nov. 7, 1939 to Mary and Andrew Zdunek in Chicago, Illinois. Following his parent's values, he was both independent and determined to succeed in life, recognizing that a good education and work...

Lillian M. Walsh

Lillian M. Walsh

Dec 30, 2022

Lillian M. "LuLu" Walsh, nee Jaskowiak, age 98; beloved wife of the late Joseph E.; loving mother of Cynthia (Ralph) Madsen, Kathleen (the late Bill) Steinbock, Mary (Pat) Abate, Michael and Sharon (the late Jim) Talent; cherished grandmother of Craig (Anna) Madsen, Michelle (Jason) Artner, Elisabeth (Ryan) Sherwood, Julie (Michael) Cavender, Patrick (Natalie) Abate, Richard Abate (Barbara Lopez), Joseph...

Julia "Yuyi" Muniz

Julia "Yuyi" Muniz

Dec 30, 2022

Julia "Yuyi" Muniz, 95, loving wife of the late Alfredo and grand-matriarch of the family, left to be with the Lord on December 30, 2022.

Her visitation will be on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood...

Mercedes "Mechitas" Sandoval

Mercedes "Mechitas" Sandoval

Dec 28, 2022

Mercedes Sandoval, wife of Jorge Sandoval; cherished mother of Carlos (Maria) Chinchilla, Maura Leticia Zuniga, Giovanni (Rosie) Sandoval, Ulises (Kim) Sandoval, Lily Sandoval and Hugo (Guadalupe) Mejia; dearest grandmother of nineteen and great-grandmother of three; loving sister, aunt and cousin to many.  Visitation, Monday, January 2, 2023 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave (turn north at...

Rosa Rivera

Rosa Rivera

Dec 28, 2022

Rosa Rivera, nee Russo; born June 4, 1956 in Alimena, Sicily, at rest December 28, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois; beloved wife of Mario Rivera; loving mother of Rosamaria Moy and Mario Rivera; cherished grandmother "Mama" to Karina and Arianna Moy; dearest sister of Giuseppe Russo, Elena (Nick) Messina, Antonio Russo, Concetta Russo and Mario (Jessica) Russo; fond aunt of...

Shirley M. Novelli

Shirley M. Novelli

Dec 13, 2022

Shirley M. Novelli passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 with her family by her side. A visitation will be held, Sunday, December 18, 2022 from 4 to 9 p.m. with a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park, IL. ...

Juana "Jenny" Chacon

Juana "Jenny" Chacon

Nov 30, 2022

Juana "Jenny Chacon, age 88, has been called home to accompany the Lord on November 30th, 2022.   She was born February 18, 1934 in Humacao, Puerto Rico; the daughter of the late Enrinque Algarin and Felicita Delgado Algarin.

Beloved mother of Ivelisse Alvear and the late Angel Torres; loving grandmother of Rodrigo Alvear, Miguel Alvear, and Cynthia...

Frank Guzzi

Frank Guzzi

Nov 28, 2022

Frank Guzzi, beloved husband of the late Marjorie; cherished uncle of Maureen (Fred), Thomas and Angelique (Ed); adoring great-uncle of Michael, Johnny (Jenny) and Gina (Ryan); great-great uncle to Gianna, Bianca, Jonathan, Joey and Anthony; dear cousin of Mona and Flora; devoted friend of Lee Manges and Peter Goldman; preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Emily, his...

Mary G. Ross

Mary G. Ross

Nov 25, 2022

Mary G. Ross (nee Mafalda Gagliano), 93 of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022. She was the loving mother of Michael (Nancy) and Cynthia (Scot). Cherished grandmother to Erin and Nicolas. Proud great grandmother of Isla, Gino, Arden, and Marlowe. Fond aunt to Nora, Larry, Lisa, Denise, and Richie.

Mary is preceded in death...

Marvin G Jerstad

Marvin G Jerstad

Nov 23, 2022

Marvin G. Jerstad 79 of Elmwood Park, Illinois passed away November 23, 2022. Marv is survived by his wife, Lisa (née Stephany) of 37 years and two daughters Shannon (Troy) Johnson, and Dawn Beltz. Proud Poppa of grandchildren Matthew (Brittany), Kaitlin, and Nicholas Johnson, Jennifer Kozlowski and Miranda Beltz. Loving Poppa of his great-grandchildren Kayden (Moose), Bennett (Bull) Johnson, and...

Rosemary T. Bruner

Rosemary T. Bruner

Nov 21, 2022

Rosemary Therese Bruner (nee Filipp), age 93, a resident of Grayslake, IL since 2006, formerly of Chicago and Elmwood Park, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022.  She was born June 12, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Rosemary was the beloved wife of the late Walter 'Wally" Bruner; loving mother of Dennis (Bonny) Bruner, Kathleen (late...

Angela Cupello

Angela Cupello

Nov 18, 2022

Angela Cupello,  nee LaCoppola; beloved wife of the late Mario Sr.; loving mother of Carmen (Theresa), Kelly (Valerie), Angela (Joey) Abbinante, Mary Ann (Mark) Anderson and the late Mario Jr.; cherished Nonna of Mario, Marco, Juliano (Stephanie), Angela, Kristina (Henry), Brianna (Michael) and Enzo; dear Great-Nonna of Dante, Ava Rose, Eddie, Giovanni, Christian and Gabriella; dearest sister of Nick...

Michael "Smitty" Smith

Michael "Smitty" Smith

Nov 18, 2022

Michael Stevenson Smith "Smitty" was born June 1, 1968 in Omaha, Nebraska.  After a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Michael passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 18, 2022. He is the cherished son of Janet and the late Thomas; beloved husband of Juliana da Silva; loving father of Miles and Samantha; loving step-father of...

Blanca E. Miranda

Blanca E. Miranda

Nov 18, 2022

Blanca A. Miranda, Age 64; beloved mother of Guadalupe Guevera and Maria Hernandez; cherished mother-in-law of Eriberto A. Guevara and Pedro Hernandez; loving grandmother of Giovanni and Alyssa Guevara and Eli, Arianny and Leilani Hernandez.  Visitation, Wednesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (Turn north on...

Eileen Delance

Eileen Delance

Nov 17, 2022

Eileen DeLance, nee Waters, passed away peacefully on November 17th. Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother to Steve (the late Sharon), Rob (Nora), Lynn (Mike), Jeff (Paula) and the late Jim (Barb); fond sister of Patricia, Carol, Joyce and the late Marilyn; loving Grandma to 10 grandchildren and loving GG to 13 great-grandchildren.  Visitation, Friday, December 2...

Adela Cañas

Adela Cañas

Nov 15, 2022

Adela Cañas, nació el 15 de Noviembre de 1941, en Los Pinos, Tepehuanes Dgo.

Fallecio el 15 de Noviembre de 2022.

Sus padres Gregorio Garcia y María Herrera.

Hermana de Jaime García y Juan Francisco Garcia +

Se casó con Jose Cañas en 1966, y estuvo casada por 42 años.

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