Obituaries

Jan 4, 2022

Carmen L. Cruz, 87, beloved mother of the late Darbis Abreu, Edwin (Maria) Abreu, Minerva (the late Raul) Garcia, Dilan Abreu, Victor (Silvia) Abreu, and Eleanor Abreu; cherished grandmother of Yesenia, Jacqueline, Darcie, Eleanor M., Nino, Che, Rauli, Amanda, Cynthia, Andrew, the late Christina, Cathy, Ishaly, Imani, Isaiah, Evita, Alyssa Abreu, and Marc; loving great-grandmother of Darbis, Triston, Gregory,...

Jan 4, 2022

Dorothy F. Juran, nee Lauk, age 96; beloved wife of 70 years to the late Robert J.; loving mother of Robert R. (Robin), the late Jean (Louis) Becker and the late Ronald (Ann); cherished grandmother of six; great-grandmother of nine; Lying in State, Friday, January 7 th from 10:00 A.M. until time of Mass, 11:00 A.M., at St. William...

Dec 28, 2021

Florian P. Sobotka, 93, loving husband of the late Ramona and former husband of the late Rosemary; beloved father of Steve (Mary) Slater, Debbie Sobotka, Christine Sobotka, the late Gary (Joyce) Sobotka, Roseann Sobotka, and Lora (Ray Gierke) Sobotka; cherished grandpa of 12; great-grandpa of 20; and favorite uncle "Butch" of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation, Tuesday...

Dec 23, 2021

Costales, Carlos A. Beloved husband of Libia Gaibor. Devoted father of Diego (Mayte) Costales, Daniel Costales, Carla (Luis) Inca, Evelyn (Daniel) Lemke and the late Carlos Costales. Loving grandfather of Josue, Camila, Giana, Sofia, Mia and Emma. Dear brother of Casilda Rojas, Sister Bertha Alicia, Carmen Olivia Costales, Guillermo (Elsa) Costales and the late Alfonso Costales. Fond uncle of...

Dec 21, 2021

Briglio, Joseph A., Loving husband of the late Catherine "Kay" Briglio. Devoted father of Lisa Fabiani and Sherisse (Richard) Ptack. Cherished grandfather of Anna, Joe and Sarah. Adored brother of Geano (the late Helen) Briglio, the late Angela (Bud) Turrene, Vincent Briglio, Nickolas (Grace) Briglio and Rosemary Stremmel. Fond brother in law of Antoinette Briglio, Rosalie (the late Tom)...

Dec 10, 2021

Angela Rossi-Kitowski, nee Saalfeld, 56, Angela was the loving wife of Ron Kitowski; beloved mother of Samantha Rossi, Joey Rossi, and Dominic Rossi; cherished Nonna of Olivia Peacock; devoted daughter of Richard and Jean Saalfeld; daughter-in-law of Joann Kitowski; sweet sister of Connie (Robert) Serritella, Richard (Rita) Saalfeld and Marge Saalfeld; sister-in-law of Laura (Jim) McVicker, Keith Kitowski, and...

Dec 9, 2021

Patricia 'Mimi' Temen, age 85; beloved wife of the late Thomas; cherished mother of Pamela Littman, Penny (the late Ed) Napora, Thomas (Kim), David, Jerry (Nicole), Rick (Peggy) and the late John; loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many; fond sister of Robert (Barbara) Reiden.  Visitation, Wednesday from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Thursday, 10:00 a.m. at The Elms...

Dec 7, 2021

Russell Adams, beloved son of the late Walter and the late Lorraine; loving brother of Steve, Karen (Chuck), and Leon; awesome uncle of Scott, Melissa (Dan) Kelly and Zachary; wonderful great-uncle of four beautiful girls and one amazing young man; fond cousin of many. Russell was a loving uncle, great brother, and a thoughtful and generous soul. He was...

Dec 7, 2021

Leszek A. Zięba Beloved Husband. Father of Krzysztof, Justyna and Arthur. Adored brother of Monika. Loved stepfather of David (Kinga) Dziura, Dorothy (Kristofer) Kościelniak. Cherished grandfather and precious friend to many. Visitation Sunday, December 19,2021 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service, Sunday, at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (North @ 76th Avenue) Elmwood Park, 5:00...

Dec 7, 2021

Luis A. Vidal, 64, of Chicago, IL, passed away on December 7, 2021, in Chicago, IL.  Luis was born in Puerto Rico on January 17, 1957.

He was the loving son of Blanca and the late Luis Vidal; b eloved brother of José H. Reyes-Padró and cherished uncle of José Reyes, José E. Reyes-Robles, Greachen D. Reyes-Díaz,...

Dec 7, 2021

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Richard L. Guerine, 77, cherished brother of Georgette Hanley, son of late George and Loretta Guerine, race car aficionado, beloved godfather to many and wonderful friend to many more. A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 13, 2021 from 4 p.m....

Dec 6, 2021

Socorro Albelo nee Garcia Moyet; beloved wife of Neftali; loving mother of Beatriz Albelo (Wilfredo Benitez) and Elsie Albelo (Gilberto Gonzalez); cherished sister, aunt and godmother to many.  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, Dec. 18 th from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (Turn north on 76 th Ave.,) Elmwood Park.  Family and friends...

Nov 22, 2021

Nikolas Aidonis, beloved husband of Evangelia; cherished father of Constantine (Peggy); loving grandfather of Amanda (Jonathon) Farmer and Nicholas; fond brother and uncle to many.  Visitation, Monday, from 10 a.m. until time of Service, 12 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (turn north at 76  th  Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,...

Nov 19, 2021

Thomas W. Miller, 64, loving husband of Janet Speakman; cherished brother of the late Terry Miller; devoted son of the late Carol and the late Arthur Miller; loving friend of Charles Whang, Roberta Wachowski, Rick Rebbeca, and Peggy Daniel.

Visitation will be Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home,...

Nov 15, 2021

Jonathan Santana; beloved father of Jordan Omani Santana; cherished son of Carmelo and Angelic Santana; dearest brother of Manuel Valderrama, Xavier Santana, Yeritza, Juan, Janice, Janishka and the late Carmelo Santana Jr.; dear grandson of Maria DeLacerda and the late Michael Angelo Perez, the late Maria Teresa Velez and the late Carmelo Santana; loving uncle of Mia, Xariya, Xavier...

Nov 12, 2021

Thomas F. Nastali Sr. "Tom", age 73, proud Army Veteran. Beloved husband of 41 years to Sandi; loving dad of Tommy (Dawn), Sherry, Paulie and Anthony (Megan); cherished papa of John, Nick, Domenica, Kylie, Trey, Josh, Zach, Dylan, Lucca, Loren, Ryder and Bear; proud great-grandpa of Emily, Sherry, Charleigh, Teddy, Lila, Jaxon and Mason; Dear brother of Dick (Terry)...

Nov 8, 2021

Sofferman, Jessica N., Loving wife of Steven; Cherished mother of Mari; Devoted daughter of Larry (Cynthia) Jones and Jessica (Bob) Jones; Cherished sister of Danielle Jones and step sister of Terrence Banks, Carl Banks and Brian Carter; Precious granddaughter of Ellen Louden; Fond aunt of Christopher, Jamari and many; Dear sister of Elaine Sofferman and Lisa Kravis; Special daughter-in-law...

Nov 3, 2021

Christopher "Chris" Simon, 68, loving partner of Anna Tekieli; father of Roger (Erika) Simon; Oscar (Quong) Simon, and Annette Hitzke Koller; grandfather of Elyssa, Rafael, and Jay; cousin of Darek Kisikowski; and loving friend of many.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 20, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Interment will be private at Elmwood...

Oct 28, 2021

Miriam Issa, beloved Wife of Fouad; dearest Daughter of the late Jose and Rahmeh; cherished Sister of Victor (Sylvia), Gamal (Jaqueline) and Alberto (Celeste); loving Aunt of many.  Family and friends to meet, Wednesday, Nov 10th at Acacia Park Cemetery (East Gates) 7800 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago for graveside services to begin at 2:00 p.m. For information, The...

Oct 19, 2021

Rose Tiongson Jacinto, born July 17, 1943, at rest October 19, 2021; beloved wife of Reynaldo S. Jacinto; cherished mother of Jay (Donna), Rossano (Jaye) and Ronaldo (Keiko); loving grandmother and great-grandmother of many.  Visitation, Sunday, from 4 to 9 p.m.  Funeral Prayers, Monday, 8:30 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (Turn north on 76...