Obituaries

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...

Sep 7, 2021

Richard A. 'Dick' Ritter, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2021.  Loving husband of Carol, nee Beth; brother of Marlene Psenka; father of Mary Trille, Rick, Anne Cappuccitti and Bill; grandfather of Delaney, Carly, Emma, CC, Katie, and Bob; preceded in death by his parents Elaine and Albert.

Dick retired as Vice-President of the Catholic Church Extension...

Sep 6, 2021

Ofelia R. Martinez, 93, of Chicago passed away peacefully on September 6, 2021. She was the loving wife of the late Jose A.; beloved mother of the late Jose, Maria, the late Margarita, the late Ruben, Magdalena, Dora, Carlos, Guadalupe, and Esmeralda; devoted grandmother of 19; great-grandma of 13; and great-great-grandma of 9.

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Sep 4, 2021

Yesenia Zurita, age 26, passed away September 4, 2021.  She was born January 9, 1995 in Melrose Park.  Beloved mother of Keilani; loving girlfriend of Sergio Silva; cherished daughter of Juan and Anatalia Zurita; dear sister of Johnny, Jesse, Ricardo, Irene and Susi Crespo; and loved by many more family members and friends.  Yesenia was a wonderful mom, daughter,...

Aug 27, 2021

Anna M. Gorgoni, nee Renucci, age 90, left this life to be with her perpetual love, her husband Ferdi. She remains as the loving sister of Francesco (Marzia) Renucci, the late Piero (Patricia) Renucci and Iole (Giuliano) Chiesa; beloved aunt of Mairo (Christy) Renucci, Gabriele (Saskia) Chiesa, Paul (Lisa) Renucci, John (AnnMarie) Renucci, Elena (Ron) Onesti, Lara Renucci (Tony...

Aug 23, 2021

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Kathleen M. Cahill from Dundeullerick Leamlara County Cork Ireland and River Grove, 80, beloved wife of 47 years to Matthew; loving sister of Jewel Ann (Emon) Parker, Nicholas (the late Maureen) Sullivan, Michael (Breda) Sullivan, the late Jonnie and Marcy; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews and...

Aug 20, 2021

Rick M. Bravo, beloved husband of Sandra Rivera-Bravo. Devoted father of Marcos (Bethany) Bravo, Jacqueline Bravo and Andrew Bravo. Dear Pops of Mariah and Brayden. Loving son of Lidia Bravo. Cherished brother of Paul (Rosa) Bravo, Mercy Bravo and Anna (Jeff) Frigstad. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews and most loved cousin and friend to many, passed Friday,...

Aug 19, 2021

Gilbert J. Mick "Gil" beloved son to the late LeRoy and Jean; loving brother of Bonnie Jean (James) Zink, Linda Mick and the late LeRoy L.(Helen) Mick; Cherished uncle of Pamela (Dr. Edward) Ward, Steven (Maureen) Zink, Michael (Amanda) Zink, Matthew (Kristy) Zink. Proud great - uncle of 9. Visitation Monday August 23, 2021 from 9:30 A.M. until time...

Aug 19, 2021

Mamerto V. Valena, age 88; beloved husband of Alicia; loving father of Henry (Marlyn), Marilou (Albert) Daza and the late Ariel; cherished grandfather of Scott, Alyssa, Caitlin, Brian and Jacob; dearest brother and uncle of many. Mamerto was a proud and talented architect.  He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.  Visitation, Saturday, August 28, 2021 from...

Aug 11, 2021

Loretta H. Porebski, nee Kaszuba; beloved wife of the late Joseph Sr.; loving mother of Joseph Jr. (Marcia) and Carol Porebski; cherished Busia to Joey and Ryan Porebski; adoring grandmother to her furry grandson 'Stash'.  Family and friends to meet, Saturday, August 21, 2021, at St. Josaphat Church 2311 N. Sourthport Ave., Chicago for the Funeral Mass to begin...

Jul 29, 2021

Lawrence O'Reilly (90 years old), Devoted son of James and Catherine O'Reilly. Beloved Husband to the late Margaret O'Reilly. Treasured  Father of John (Maureen) and Gary (Christine) O'Reilly. Dear brother of John, Katherine, James and Tom. Cherished Grandfather to Heather, Alex, Matt, Tim.

Larry served in the Army after High School and was sent overseas. He was...