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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Patricia Guillen

Patricia Guillen

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.

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Pilar M. Córdova

Pilar M. Córdova

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;...

Sandra L. Gatz

Sandra L. Gatz

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)...

Malakeh Samaan

Malakeh Samaan

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...

M. Joan Slattery

M. Joan Slattery

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...

Nicholas T. Valenti

Nicholas T. Valenti

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...

Cesar Augusto Vargas Sr.

Cesar Augusto Vargas Sr.

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 ...

Maria L. Augustyniak

Maria L. Augustyniak

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...

Mario Enrique Casas

Mario Enrique Casas

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...

Alice J. Hollis

Alice J. Hollis

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...

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. ...

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