Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

She is...