Obituaries

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...

Oct 17, 2021

Beloved husband of Ellen; loving father of Linda (Adam) Dudlicek and Steven Tovarek; cherished grandfather of Jarod and Connor Dudlicek.  Visitation, Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service 12:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Court) Elmwood Park. Interment will be held private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu...

Oct 15, 2021

If Juliza Robledo were to tell her story…she would say that she may never be that friend who calls you every day but she would be that friend you could rely on when your world collapses. She was the friend that John spoke about, the friend that Jesus sought and the friend that people long for. She would lay...

Oct 14, 2021

John E. Stroth, age 93, of Oak Park; beloved husband of 61 years of the late Melita L. Stroth; loving father of John, Will (Lauren Strzalka), Peter (Mary) Stroth, Elizabeth (John) Slaten, Miles (Kristin) Stroth, Mia (Brian) Williams and the late Matthew and Paul Stroth; cherished grandfather of Eileen (Nick) Cornell, Madeleine, Bridget (Hayata) Nakamura and Daniel Stroth, Savannah...

Oct 10, 2021

Joanne Darlene Wieckert; beloved wife of the late Kenneth Wieckert; cherished mother of Alan (Catherine) Wieckert and the late Erica (Daniel) Kubena; dear sister of Jeanne (Peter) Tragos; sister-in-law of Wilma Jean Wieckert; fond aunt of Deanna (Todd) Elenberger.  Service will be held private.  In memory of Joanne, a donation in her name to the Alzheimer's Association would be...

Sep 29, 2021

Kathy S. Mann, age 58, passed away on September 29, 2021.  She was born August 7, 1963, the beloved daughter of Marie and the late Anton Fogl.  Loving mother of Tony, Joe and Justin; cherished sister of Chris (John) Rossing and Annie (the late Dennis) Workman; dear aunt of Johnny and Angie Rossing, Timmy, Lisa, Jack, Jennifer and Michelle...

Sep 27, 2021

H. "Stacy" Brown Jr., age 92 of Chicago, passed away on September 27, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy; loving father of Norman (Hope Pearl), H. Stacy III Brown and David (Shelley) Brown; cherished grandfather of Todd, Melanie, Phillip, Tiffany, Stephanie, Rachel and Natalie; proud great-grandpa of 16. Visitation Monday, October 4, 2021 from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service,...

Sep 25, 2021

LaMonica, Carl J. Sr., Army Veteran, Vietnam War. Loving husband of Linda. Devoted father of Carl Jr. (Elizabeth) LaMonica. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Gabriel and Jude. Dear brother of Elaine (Tom) Trulis. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Thursday, 6:00 p.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (North on...

Sep 14, 2021

Luz Elvira Alvear Valencia, age 90, has gone to accompany the Lord on September 14, 2021.  She was born January 25, 1931 in Mulalo, Ecuador; the daughter of the late Miguel Angel and Maria Ercilla Alvear.

Beloved mother of Hernan Alvear and Daniel Chacon; loving grandmother of Rodrigo, Miguel, and Cynthia; dear great grandmother of Alexia, Milanasia,...

Sep 13, 2021

Milagros Huertas, age 80, passed away September 13, 2021.  She was born May 11, 1941 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Andres and Carmen Oliveras. Beloved mother of Gilbert, Carmen (Alejandro) and Luis; loving grandmother of Limari, Gilbert III, Eric, Ethan, Alexa and Shirly; dear great grandmother of Imari and Sonny.  Milagros lived over...

Sep 10, 2021

Gerrie will be missed by many, her outgoing personality and smile touched numerous family and friends near and far.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joe and her son Phil. She is survived by her loving family; Candy Dobrino, Sherrie and Jim Hanley, Toni and Robert Becker. Grandmother to BreeAna and Rick Shanas, Adam and...