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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Julia M. Martinez

Julia M. Martinez

Oct 4, 2022

Julia Mercedes Martinez of Franklin Park, IL was a devoted & loving wife, mother, grandmother, Sister & aunt. She went home to the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and sister-in-law.

She was born September 10th in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, the daughter of...

Georgia Vratanina

Georgia Vratanina

Oct 3, 2022

Georgia Vratanina, 88, passed away peacefully at home on October 3, 2022 in Shawnee, Kansas. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Chicago to the late Peter and the late Eugenia Manos. On August 19, 1960 in Chicago, IL, she married the love of her life Richard "Dick" Vratanina. While her passing leaves a space in our family...

Jay Bicknell

Jay Bicknell

Oct 1, 2022

Bicknell, Jay, Beloved son of the late Lucille and Robyn Bicknell. Cherished brother of Jon (Chris) Bicknell and Tracy Bicknell (Steve) Holmes. Fond uncle of Ashleigh and Jess. Devoted friend Rachael Giovenco. Dear friend of Robert Papenfuss, Phil Boone, Brian Baity, Gene Jablonoski and many others. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 4 at 2:00 p.m. (EST)...

José Romeo Gonzalez

José Romeo Gonzalez

Sep 25, 2022

José Romeo Gonzalez, age 65 of Chicago, IL; loving husband of Josefina; cherished father of Hector (Wendy) Gonzalez and Marcos (Jasmine) Gonzalez; beloved grandfather of Marcos Romeo Gonzalez Jr., Jazelyn Gonzalez, Elyza Lucia Gonzalez, Cassandra Gonzalez and Elyna Luna Gonzalez; dear brother of Socorro (the late Francisco) de Meraz, Jose Jaime (Tomasa Chaidez de Gonzalez) Gonzalez, Delia Beatriz (Tomas)...

Miriam S. Sugich

Miriam S. Sugich

Sep 16, 2022

Miriam S. Sugich, Devoted daughter of Olga (the late Francisco) Sugich. Loving companion of Jose Montes. Cherished mother of Olga, Carlos, Carmelo, Patricia, Carmen, Isaac Santiago, Jose, Mario, Evelia Montes. Dear grandmother of twelve. Fond sister and aunt of many.

Visitation Friday 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North at...

Teresa Jedryczka

Teresa Jedryczka

Sep 11, 2022

Memorial Mass will be held on at 10:30am, Saturday, September 17, 2022 at St. Priscilla Church, 6949 W Addison Street, Chicago IL 60634. Inurnment to follow at Irving Park Cemetery, 7777 W Irving Park Road, Chicago IL 60634.

For more information please call 708-453-1234.

Mario Cupello, Jr.

Mario Cupello, Jr.

Aug 25, 2022

It is with great sadness we share the news of the sudden passing of our beloved Mario Cupello, Jr. on August 25 th , 2022 age 50 of Elmwood Park, IL.

Mario was born September 22, 1971 in Chicago, IL to his parents Angela and late Mario Sr.  Loving father to Enzo; dearest brother to Carmen (Theresa),...

Pauline R. Gillhaus

Pauline R. Gillhaus

Aug 25, 2022

Pauline R. Gillhaus, nee Alterio; beloved wife of William J.; loving mother of Joe (Penny) and Steve (Danielle); cherished grandmother of Hannah, Charlie and Will; dearest sister of Frank (Mary) Alterio, Aldo (Marge) Alterio and Debbie (Mike) Larsen.  Visitation, Sunday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave....

Joan P. Rubino

Joan P. Rubino

Aug 24, 2022

Rubino, Joan P., Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph D. Rubino. Loving mother of Mark (Kathy) Rubino, Lisa (John) Panzani, Gina (Mark) Smith and Anthony (Karen) Rubino. Cherished grandmother of Dana, Michael, Daniel, Joe, Anthony, Anthony, Dominic, Joe, Gianna and great grandmother of four. Dear sister of the late Mary Lou Olivo. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Ceciia Giron

Ceciia Giron

Aug 17, 2022

Nuestra vida cambió por completo el día que se nos fue de este mundo. Cecilia fue una persona maravillosa. La mejor hija, hermana, esposa, madre, abuela y amiga. Todos quienes tuvieron la dicha de conocerla saben lo alegre y luchadora que ella fue. Ahora toca caminar por la vida solos porque ella cumplio su tarea aqui en la tierra...

Phyllis M. Schulze

Phyllis M. Schulze

Aug 15, 2022

Phyllis M. Schulze, Born June 18, 1927, At Rest August 15, 2022, age 95. Visitation, Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 12 p.m. until time of Service, 3 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (Turn north at 76 th Ave.)  Elmwood Park.  Interment Private.  In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cynthia Schulze Scholarship Fund,...

Bonnie Jean Zink

Bonnie Jean Zink

Aug 9, 2022

Bonnie Jean Zink nee Mick, 76, loving wife of 57 years of James; beloved mother of Pamela (Dr. Edward) Ward, Steven (Maureen) Zink, Michael (Amanda) Zink, and Matthew (Kristy) Zink; cherished sister of Linda Mick, the late LeRoy L (Helen) Mick, and the late Gilbert J. Mick "Gil"; grandmother of Dylan Ward, Sydney Ward, Daniel Zink, Alyssa Zink, Vanessa...

Luis M. Gomez

Luis M. Gomez

Aug 9, 2022

Luis M. Gomez, age 95; beloved husband of Mercedes; loving father of Theresa, Nancy, Yolanda, Luis, Maria and Christina; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many; dear brother of Hiram, Matilda, Doris, Olga, Virginia and the late Juan.  Visitation, Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m.  Funeral Service, Monday, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north...

Margaret T. Fontanetta

Margaret T. Fontanetta

Aug 7, 2022

Margaret T. "Margie" Fontanetta, 81, loving wife of 62 years of Robert; beloved mother of Philip (Lisa) Fontanetta and Vincent (Jodi) Fontanetta; cherished grandmother of Brandon Fontanetta and Ryan Fontanetta; adored sister of Tony Gendusa; devoted daughter of the late Charles and the late Mary; and unforgettable aunt of many nieces and nephews. Margie was an intelligent and caring...

Teodor Werem

Teodor Werem

Aug 4, 2022

Teodor "Ted" Werem, 74, died peacefully on the 4th of August 2022 at his daughters home in Chicago, Illinois after an illness with pancreatic cancer.

Funeral to be held Friday, August 12th, 2022 at 10am at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, River...

Mary Falbo

Mary Falbo

Jul 23, 2022

Mary Falbo, Beloved wife of the late Louis R., cherished mother of Patricia Falbo, Karen Falbo and Anthony Falbo. Devoted grandmother of Jessica (John) Tait. Loving great grandma of Ella, Lily and Ava. Dear sister of Ann (Joe) Coniglio, Martin Carlino, Joseph Carlino, Johanna Piccolo, Peter (Emma) Carlino. She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Josephine...

Patricia M. Green

Patricia M. Green

Jul 21, 2022

Patricia M. Green, beloved wife of the late Donald J.; loving mother of Robert (Cindy), David (Anne), Daniel (Kelly), the late Christopher (Diane) and the late Diane (Chris); cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Fr. Al Fabish and the late Robert (Jean) Fabish.  Visitation, Monday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15...

Kenneth F. Spath

Kenneth F. Spath

Jul 11, 2022

Spath, Kenneth F., Beloved son of Iris and the late Dennis Spath. Loving husband of Iwona Spath, nee: Smiarowska. Cherished father of Alexander and Charlie Spath. Brother of Stephanie (Daylon) Moss. Fond son in law, brother-in-law and uncle. Memorial Visitation Saturday, July 23 at St. Celestine Church, 3020 N. 76 th Court, Elmwood Park 9:00 a.m. until time of...

Laura "Laurie" Schoewe

Laura "Laurie" Schoewe

Jul 6, 2022

Laura "Laurie" Schoewe, beloved wife of Rudolph F.; loving mother of Rudolph V., Shawn and Stephanie (Tim) Gambro; cherished grandmother of Andrea, Gabriel, Mikala, Madison, Colin, Kate and Abby; dear daughter of the late Victor and the late Mary Stevens; dearest daughter-in-law to Dolores and the late Rudolph C.   Family and friends to gather, Friday, July 15, 2022 at...

Mark S. Pomella

Mark S. Pomella

Jul 3, 2022

Pomella, Mark S., devoted son of the late Elmo and Clara Pomella nee: Meyer. Loving brother of Cindy (Darnel Geiss) Pomella. Fond nephew and cousin of many. A private funeral service and entombment will be held on Saturday, July 9,2022. (708) 453-1234.

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