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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

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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Saturnino Zurita

Saturnino Zurita

Nov 11, 2022

Saturnino Zurita, Beloved husband of Ana M. Zurita, nee: Gurrola. Devoted father of Maria Morquecho, Guadalupe (Oscar) Zepeda and Leocadia Sanchez. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Juan, Cristina, Monica, Roberto, Nicholas, Ricardo, Luis and great grandfather of Isaiah and Lucas. Dear brother of Trini, Cirila, Ramona, Carmen and the late Cata, Tiburcio and Andres. Fond uncle of many nieces and...

Nikolai R Hristov

Nikolai R Hristov

Nov 7, 2022

Nikolai 22 of Elmwood Park, IL

He will be dearly missed by his parents Rumen and Diana, and younger brother Koko, along with his family in Bulgaria and family friends here.

Nikolai has so many friends in Elmwood Park, Chicago, and Urbana-Champaign, too many to count. Everyone loved him....

Richard M. Cooke

Richard M. Cooke

Nov 5, 2022

Richard M. Cooke, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on November 1, 1940 in Chicago, IL.

Richard is survived by his son Richard C. (Maria Prada) Cooke; grandsons Richard J. Cooke and Christian A. Cooke; niece Susan M. Marin, and nephews Gerald A. Kuc and Christopher R. Kuc.

He...

Walter W. Arnold

Walter W. Arnold

Nov 2, 2022

Walter Wayne Arnold, passed away November 2, 2022, age 77. Loving husband of Ada; cherished father of Jeffrey (Francisca) and Kimberly (Stephen) Daunis; beloved grandfather of Owen, Landon, Broderick, Griffin and Jack.  Funeral Services are being held private to Walter's family with Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in Walter's name...

Stanislawa Brandeis

Stanislawa Brandeis

Nov 1, 2022

Stanislawa Brandeis, 63, of Elmwood Park formerly of Logan Square, Hyde Park and Austria. Born and raised in Wojnicz, Poland, Stanislawa passed away on November 1, 2022 after a brief illness.

Beloved wife of 38 years of Christian Brandeis. Loving mother of Sebastian and Angelika (Arkadiusz) Stachurski. Cherished Babcia of Enya and Caroline. Dear sister of Krystyne...

Francisco “Paco” Ocasio Rios

Francisco “Paco” Ocasio Rios

Oct 26, 2022

Francisco "Paco" Ocasio Rios October 4, 1935 – October 26, 2022

Francisco "Paco" Ocasio Rios was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Surrounded by his family, Paco was peacefully called to be with the Lord on the 26 th of October at the age of 87.

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Gregory K. Trexler

Gregory K. Trexler

Oct 25, 2022

Trexler, Gregory Loving husband of Cathy Catrambone. Beloved son of Jane the late Jessie Trexler. Devoted brother of Joe Trexler and Keith (Donna) Trexler. Fond Brother in-law, Uncle and Cousin of many. Visitation Saturday 4-9 P.m. Funeral Service, Saturday Evening 6:30 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave.,(North @76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Private.

Zbigniew R. Sowa

Zbigniew R. Sowa

Oct 22, 2022

Zbigniew "Padre" Sowa; Passed away, Saturday, October 22, 2022 with his family by his side. Visitation will be held, Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Prayer, Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Francis Borgia Church, Mass...

Stephanie L. Hermann

Stephanie L. Hermann

Oct 16, 2022

It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing of Stephanie Hermann on October 16th, 2022 age 38. Stephanie was born September 7th, 1984 to her parents Deborah L. Hermann and Robert M. Hermann. Mother to Hunter W. Thompson, sister to Christina E. Hermann (wife of Frankie Turcios), and sister to Nicholas T. Hermann. Stephanie enjoyed spending...

Natalya Teresa Harris

Natalya Teresa Harris

Oct 7, 2022

Natalya Teresa Harris, known by many as "Terry"  of Willowbrook, IL, was a devoted & loving Mother, Nana, sister, aunt, life partner, and friend. Natalya's biggest dream and passion was being a Mother and Nana and making sure all her children and grandchildren were well taken care of. In her early adult years, Natalya started her own business...

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