Obituaries

Jun 30, 2022

Delia A. Bender, 58, loving wife of the late Douglas Bender and the late George Bender; cherished mother of Dana (Darian) Gonzalez, Alex (Radia Mchabcheb) Bender, Gary Bender, and Samantha; devoted grandma of Violette George, Robert, and Lily Angel; dedicated daughter of Delia and Sergio; dearest sister of Elizabeth (Brian Rogers) Kirincich, Patricia (Marco) Hernandez, and Sergio (Jeanne Rodriguez)...

Jun 25, 2022

George E. Motto; Born Nov 9, 1923, At rest June 25, 2022, age 98; beloved father of Michael (Laurie) and Georgio (Rachael); loving grandfather of Mia, Collette and Giada; preceded in death by his loving parents Michael and Mary.  Lying in State, Friday, from 9 a.m. until time of Mass, 10 a.m., at St. Vincent Ferrer Church 1530 Jackson...

Jun 24, 2022

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 3-9pm at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave, Elmwood Park IL 60707.

A prayer service will be held at 7pm.

For more information please call 708-453-1234.

Jun 15, 2022

David Beltran Camacho, 42, of Chicago, IL and resident of Ocala, Fl, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. He was born on December 17, 1979 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to Maria Epifania Camacho Figaroa and Luis Manuel Beltran Ortiz. He attended Funston Elementary, Chopin Elementary and Celemente High School. He play a...

Jun 15, 2022

Beth Leaette Olson (nee Beaumont), 68, of Elmwood Park, passed suddenly on June 15, 2022. Beloved wife of Ronald Olson for over forty years. Adored mother to Erik (Jenny) Olson and Leaette (Scott) Caravello. Cherished grandmother to Samuel Olson, Gabrielle, Madeline and Olivia Caravello. Admired sister of the late Judy, the late Carol (Wally) and Patty (the late John)....

Jun 15, 2022

Anthony 'Tony' Maraffino, passed away, Wednesday, June 15 th , 2022, age 62.  Survived by his beloved fiancée, Kimberly Bertucci; son, Stephan (Dianna); grandson, Calum; mother, Josephine; brothers, Joseph (Donna) and Steven (Patricia).  Tony is preceded in death by his father, Stephen and his sister, Mary Ann.  Memorial Visitation, Tuesday, June 28 th from 4 p.m. until time of...

Jun 8, 2022

Daniel Louis Mora, 27, passed away on June 8, 2022. He is survived by his loving parents Brian Mora (Alexis) and Angie Bruno (Christopher Sr.), his adoring grandparents Louis Mora (Lina) and Cesar Salazar (Sara) and his cherished siblings Priscilla, Violet, Brianna, Christopher Jr, Madeline and Sarah.

Daniel was a wonderful caring child who valued time with...

May 26, 2022

Donald J. Stewart, 86, loving husband of 52 years of the late Joanna L.; cherished father of Mike (the late Cathy), Kristine, Greg, the late Julie, and Tom (Teri); devoted and loving grandpa "papa" of 10 and beloved great-grandpa of 10; unforgettable brother of the late Sandy, Sherri, the late John, Janice (Mike), and Jerry; treasured brother-in-law of Alice,...

May 23, 2022

Gibson, Leona, nee: Ursitti. Beloved wife of the late Robert Keeney Gibson. Devoted mother of Marijo Gibson (Manuel) Bustos and Scott Robert Gibson. Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Gina) Bustos and Catherine (Alec) Polovchak. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Treasured friend of many. Visitation Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until time of Funeral Service, 5:00 p.m.  at the Elms...

May 12, 2022

Harry William Rozenski, age 84, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, in Estill Springs, TN. Also known as the Christmas lights man. Harry illuminated the road bank of 41A in Estill Springs every year until 2009. Harry was born August 15, 1937, in Chicago IL. on S. Western Ave. and W. Washburne Ave. Son of Harry and Olga (Leschina)...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...