Obituaries

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.

Visitation will be on...

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...

Jul 27, 2021

Gladys Y. Cabeza, 66, loving mother of William Mendez and Liliana (William) Lebron; cherished grandmother of William I. Mendez, Jelyssa V. Mendez, Ethan E. Lebron, and Ayden D. Lebron; devoted sister of Rachel, Mario, Alex, Maria, and Teresa; aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, August 3, from 4 p.m. to 9...

Jul 26, 2021

Mavis "Sally" Morel, Age 91 Loving wife of the late Robert. Cherished mother of Marc (Debbie) Morel, Marsha (Jim) White, Audrey (Gil) Caringella and the late Jeffrey R. Morel. Loving grandmother of Elyse, Kevin, Laura, Brian, Kelly, Sean and great grandmother of Molly. Dear Sister of the late Robert Olcott. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in...

Jul 22, 2021

Miguel Saucedo, age 73, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born August 24, 1947 in Durango, Mexico, to Leandro Saucedo Martinez and the late Maria de La Luz Saucedo Garcia.  He is survived by his wife, Maria del Refugio Saucedo Magaña; his son, Miguel Jr.  Saucedo and...

Jul 13, 2021

Gertruda 'Trudy' Mary Janisch (nee Dawidowicz), age 83 of Clinton, TN passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 with loved ones by her side.  Gertruda was born November 16th, 1937 in Chicago, IL and was of the Catholic faith. Through the years she was a homemaker, active in her church, she was a girl scout leader, cub scout leader, community...

Jul 11, 2021

Janet L. Tobin, nee Worthem; beloved wife of the late James A., CPD; cherished mother of Keith (Beth), James, the late Kevin and the late Michael; loving grandmother of Bridget and Margaret; dearest daughter of the late Ray and Agnes Worthem; dear sister of Linda (Greg) Ganster, the late Lois (the late Kieran) Walsh and the late Raymond (the...

Jul 6, 2021

Julia M. Tenuta, age 71, passed away July 6, 2021.  She was born January 26, 1950 in Chicago to the late Ferruccio and Pia Sessa.  She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Saverio; children, Giuseppe (Kara), Giovanni (Tonia), Saverio Jr. (Rose), and Rossella (Justin); loving and adored nonna to Joey, Gabriela, Arianna, Elena, Matteo, Mila, Rocco, Santino,...

Jul 2, 2021

Richard A. Madonia passed away July 2, 2021.  He was born October 26, 1953 in Great Lakes, IL. to the late Calogero and Mary Madonia.  Visitation from 3 - 9 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park.  Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday July 13th at the funeral home.  Interment...

Jun 19, 2021

Jovita Martinez, 55, loving wife of Richard Cruz; beloved mother of Isaac (Floritza) Cruz and Jerika (Wayne Doron) Cruz; cherished grandmother of Jovianna Doron, Zya Cruz, and Cloie Doron; devoted sister of Carmen, Carmen "Rosie" Ortiz, Joseph (Anna), Raymond, Cesar (Marisol), Nancy (Louis) Lebron, Antonio, Luis, Carlos (Gladys), Santos (Louann), Leo (Dorothy), Noel, Anna (Alberto) Crespo and Victoria (Angel)...

Jun 15, 2021

Elizabeth L. Kranz, nee Bartel, age 85 beloved wife of 55 years to the late Arthur A. Jr.; loving mother of Lynda (Gary) Macro, Arthur A. III (Elizabeth), Gregory S. (Vyctoria) and Jennie E. (Mark) Betzel; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Zachary, James, Alecia, Brittney (Quinn) Brame, Maritza, Jacklynn (Paul) Eberly, Cory Betzel and Meghan (Adam) Brescia; great-grandmother of Damian,...

Jun 9, 2021

Jose F. Cuebas, age 88, passed away June 9, 2021.  He was born March 19, 1933 in Puerto Rico.  Visitation Sunday, June 13th from 3 - 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park.  Funeral Service 10 a.m. on Monday, June 14th at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Olive Cemetery.  For info, 708-453-1234.