George L. Cruz
May 4, 2022
George L. Cruz, 65, loving father of Angelica Gray and Andrew Gray; beloved brother of William Cruz, Robert Cruz, the late Iris Cruz and the late Maria Cruz; uncle of Meredith, Monica, Felicia, Melissa, Jay, David, and many more cherished nieces and nephews; and devoted cousin of many.
Memorial Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 10, from...
Marie A. Camacho
May 4, 2022
Marie Alcala Camacho, Beloved wife of the late Alfredo. Loving mother of Evaleen (Noel) Catrambone and Jennifer (Arthur) Catrambone. Indulgent grandma of Kyle, Nini, and Carmen. Cherished sister of Anthony (Cathy) Alcala, Raymond (Tina) Alcala, Joe (Noreen) Manzo, and the late Ruben (Bertha) Fernandez, and Jesse Alcala. Fond sister-in-law of Peggy Alcala. Devoted aunt of many nieces and nephews....
Carlos "Caloy" Soliva
Apr 29, 2022
Carlos "Caloy" Soliva, beloved husband of Merlyn; loving father of Rose Sharon (Giovanni) Gimay, Lester (Gemma) Soliva and Liezl Joy (Altyr) Garay; dearest grandfather of five. Lying in State, Thursday, May 5 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass, 10:30 a.m., at Divine Savior Church 7740 W. Montrose Ave, Norridge. Interment Private. Arrangements by The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234...
Pedro Benitez
Apr 17, 2022
Pedro Benitez, beloved husband of the late Marta. Loving father of Pete (Christine) Benitez and Martha Benitez. Devoted grandfather of Aneliese and Alex. Devoted brother of Dolores (the late Ricardo) Villa, Carlos (Ana) Benitez, Jorge Benitez (the late Yolanda), and the late Manuel Benitez. Dear brother in law of Aleida Benitez. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...
Billy D. Carmack
Apr 3, 2022
Billy D. Carmack, beloved husband of the late Marlene; loving father of Mardy (Sabrina), Gary (Jana), Brian (Rachelle) and the late Nicholas Finnigan; dearest grandfather of Robyn (Christian) Lameda, Brandon Carr, Ria, Brandon, Shawn, Jaxon, Camilla and Alessandra Carmack; great-grandfather of Ammyia, Vania and Tony; dear brother of Shirley Carmack, Charlotte Campos, the late Billy Ray, the late Terry...
James Michael Burris
Apr 2, 2022
Jim was born in Chicago on October 5, 1942, and passed away peacefully April 2, 2022, after a very brief illness. Jim was the wonderful husband of the late Charlene (Virgo). He was the best big brother to Peggy (the late Larry) O'Donnell. He was predeceased by his parents Walter and Eligia (Cummins) Burris and his sisters Mary Ellen...
Kathleen A. Stensrud
Mar 25, 2022
Kathleen A. Stensrud, nee Warrick, age 80; beloved wife of the late Ray C.; cherished aunt, cousin and friend to many. Services have been held privately. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove, IL. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com
Reynaldo 'Kando' Matignas
Mar 19, 2022
Reynaldo "Kando" Matignas, age 74; beloved husband of the late Laura; loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother to many . Visitation, Saturday, March 26, at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76 th Ave.), Elmwood Park from 4 to 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 6 p.m. Interment Private. For information 708-453-1234 or...
Fernando Jutoy Hermoso
Mar 11, 2022
Fernando Jutoy Hermoso, age 67, beloved husband of 32 years to Celsa; loving father of Justin (Marlen) and Jason; adoring grandfather of Amaya; devoted brother of Federico, Rosalinda, Ruth, Florante, Ferdinand, and Rodoliza; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews; loyal son of the late Francisco and Rosario. He was a great dear friend to many and will be...
Joann Stompor
Feb 18, 2022
Joann Stompor, nee Linko, age 89; beloved wife of 52 years to the late Raymond; loving mother of Christopher (Leslie), Louise Stompor and Rosann (William) Prosser; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Madison, Allison, Jessica, Brian and Griffin; dear sister of the late Raymond (the late Jean), the late Paul (Beverly) and the late Stephen (the late Cherie) Linko. Joann was...
Lois R. Stripling
Feb 15, 2022
Lois R. Stripling, nee Razee, of Elmwood Park and long time resident of Chicago has gone ahead to join family, friends and her God. Life time teacher in and out of the classroom. Devoted teacher of generations of children. Beloved wife of the late Jim; Loving daughter of the late Louise and Thomas; Loving mother of Tom(Ruth), Eloise, Raymond,...
Edwin Arroyo
Feb 12, 2022
Arroyo, Edwin "Chino", Loving husband of Victor Acosta. Beloved son of the late Ramiro Sr.(Maria)Arroyo. Cherished brother of Miriam (Jose) Santiago, David (Nelly) Arroyo, Ramiro Jr. (Steve) Arroyo, Luis (Delia) Arroyo, Javier (Jose) Arroyo and Rosy (Ruddy) Ortiz. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the...
Jadwiga Barbara Jerzyk
Feb 6, 2022
Jadwiga Barbara Jerzyk, nee Malachowski, age 88; beloved wife of Zdzislaw Henry Jerzyk; loving mother of Steve (Susan) Jerzyk, Barbara Jerzyk, Anne (Patrick) Osborne and Julie Jerzyk; dearest Babcia of Lauren (Nate) Campbell, Zachary (Ania) Jerzyk, Alex Jerzyk, Matthew and Katie Osborne; great-grandmother of Sophia, Ariana and Patrick Jerzyk; dear sister of the late Andrzej (Irene) and the late...
Miguel Miranda
Feb 5, 2022
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Miguel Miranda, age 83; beloved husband of Gloria, nee Diaz; loving father of Gloria (Adolfo) Avila, Michael (Maria), Leo (Lydia), Alicia (Antonio) Berumen, Alexis and the late Martin; cherished grandfather of C.J., Marielle and Jaden Avila, Brenden and Aiden Miranda, Ariel, Andres...
Donald Robert Wojcik
Feb 5, 2022
Donald Robert Wojcik
April 1, 1940 - February 5, 2022
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Donald Wojcik, 81, was a man of character and integrity, a phrase drilled into him by the Christian Brothers of St. Mel High School, which he exemplified throughout his life. Whether it was volunteering coaching baseball and basketball when he...
Pamela Lucie Young Vanbalen
Feb 4, 2022
Pamela Lucie VanBalen (nee Young), 74, of Elmhurst, IL., passed away on Friday, February 4, surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born on January 8, 1948, in Oak Park, IL., to Maynard H. and Catherine A. (Dolly) Young (nee Lemke) . She graduated from Trinity High School in River Forest in 1966.
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Glorianna Bata
Jan 29, 2022
Glorianna Bata, age 86; beloved wife of the late William D.; loving mother of Robin (Bob) Juran, Paul and the late David; dear sister of Bruno Michno, Robert Michno and the late Joanne (the late Fred) Marshall; fond aunt of many. Glorianna was a proud graduate from DePaul University with a bachelor's degree in music, and from Loyola University...
Michael H. Meyer
Jan 18, 2022
Michael Meyer 59 passed away on January 18th 2022. Michael was the was the loving husband of Silvie cherished brother to Linda and beloved relative, friend and colleague to many others.
Michael dedicated his life and career to serving others, working for organizations including SourceAmerica,Sinai Hospital, and the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute before joining the Goodwill...
Margarita Rosario
Jan 17, 2022
Margarita Rosario, 58, loving wife of Jose; beloved mother of Jose Luis Jr. and Merrean Rosario; grandma of fur baby Cook; cherished sister of the late Nelson Rosario, Maritza Rosario, Maria Rosario, and Eliser Rosario; devoted aunt and cousin of many.
Margarita was a jack of all trades with the major three being a beautician for over...
Thomas S. Vazquez
Jan 11, 2022
Thomas Vazquez Santiago ; beloved father of Astrid Butler and Tomas (Jessica) Vazquez; loving grandfather of Audrey Butler, Vanessa Vazquez and Vladimir Vazquez; dearest brother of 17, survived by Juan Vazquez and Ana Betancourt; fond uncle of many. Visitation, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. until time of Service, 11:30 a.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north...
