Obituaries

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.

Jun 4, 2021

Judith A. Cox

May 20, 1939 - June 4, 2021

Judith "Judy" was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois. With an adventurous spirit, she always enjoyed exploring new places close to home and abroad.  After primarily raising her family in the Chicagoland area, she embarked on one of the great adventures of her life when...

May 27, 2021

Arlene Marie Spilotro, nee Mastandrea; beloved wife of John W.; cherished mother of Daniella (Paul) Alvarez; cherished 'Mimi' to Michael and Nicholas Alvarez; Arlene adored her dearest pup "Gucci"; loving daughter of the late Joseph and Benedetta Mastandrea;  dear sister of Grace (the late Thomas) Ritondale, Vito (the late Angela) Mastandrea, Mary (the late Vito) Napolitano, the late Peter...

May 14, 2021

Giuseppina Bonelli, nee Cordoni; beloved wife of the late Enso; loving mother of Anna (Delmar) Baker and Deni (Lisa) Bonelli; cherished grandmother of Christopher (Erin) Baker, Keith (Missy) Baker, Eric (Amanda) Baker and Nicholas Bonelli; great-grandmother of Madelyn, Nathan, Abigail, Jacob, Jayden and Liam Baker; dearest sister of Leda (the late Albert) Bartolomei, Lorenzo (Vittoriana) Cordoni and Teodora (Paul)...

May 3, 2021

John F. Truty, age 99. Preceded in death by his wife Angela Truty (nee Ogrodny); dear father of John D. (Dani), Larry (Alice), Andrea and the late Terry; loving grandfather of Erika (Jon E.) Patkowa, John M. (fiancé Kaitlin Portillo), David, Alison (Tommy) Stuever, Brittny (Jason) Baugh, James (Erin), Timothy (fiancé Claire Savage), and Scott (Patty); loving great-grandfather of...

May 2, 2021

Leroy F. Roberts, 88, loving husband of the late Carolyn; beloved father of Barbara Roberts, Karen (Mike) Bushen, and Krista (John) Kozaritz; cherished Pops and Papa of Joseph Roberts, Michelle Ross, Caley Ross, John (Angela) Kozaritz III, Zachary Kozaritz, and Kristopher Kozaritz; and special friend and mentor to Thomas Gruber and many more.

Leroy enjoyed his time...

Apr 26, 2021

Lopez, Ada L. Loving mother of Deacon Miguel (Kelly Sunga) Negron. Devoted grandmother of Tiffany (Frank) Calvello, Michael Negron, and Brittany Negron (David). Cherished sister of Candido (Maritza) Lopez, Iluminado Lopez, Augusto (Delia) Lopez and Ermalindo Lopez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lying in State, Thursday from 3:30-8:00 p.m. at Saint Celestine Mother Guerin Catholic Church, 3020...

Apr 23, 2021

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Kathie 'Trix' Nardi, nee Pumilia; At rest April 23, 2021, age 75; adoring wife of 56 years to Raymond; devoted mother of Roseann (Chris) DiVenere, Raymond (Dimitra) and Joseph (Marzena); beloved Nonni to Cristoforo, Gaetano and Cosette DiVenere, Angelo, Santino and Aviana Nardi; loving sister to the late Jo-Ann (the late...

Apr 22, 2021

Dolores Pastores Boy, 83, loving wife of the late Nardito; beloved mother of Joanne; cherished sister of Teresita Seetharaman and Silveria Pastores; devoted aunt and friend to many.

Visitation Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home. Prayer service will be that evening, at 6 p.m.

Interment will...

Apr 20, 2021

David A. Jannusch, 58, beloved son of the late Raymond and the late Eleanor; cherished brother of Cathy (Mike), Gary, and Keith; loving cousin, uncle, father, and friend to many.

Gravesite services will be on Friday, April 30 2021 at 11 a.m. at Acacia Park Cemetery 7800 W. Irving Park Road Chicago, IL 60706 in the Juniper...

Apr 8, 2021

Joyce Darlene Swanson, born February 10, 1948, has passed away on April 8, 2021.

Joyce was the devoted wife of Selman B. Ajdari; loving daughter of John H. and Aileen V. Swanson; daughter-in-law of Bajram and Fekria Ajdari; sister to the late Joan D. Sibbald and recently deceased Robert J. Swanson (Sharon).

Joyce worked as...

Apr 7, 2021

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Carlos Reyes Paran, age 83; beloved husband of Epifania; loving father of Thelma (Eugene) Ocampo, Emerlita (Christopher) Ilagan, Carmelita (Vhal) Enriquez, Wilfredo (Sarah) Paran and Carolina Paran; cherished grandfather of Genieve Ocampo, Elaine (Mark) Tidalgo, Kris John Ilagan, Ella Faye (Jethro) Quitasol, Carl Angelo Enriquez and Achilles Cody Gonzales; great-grandfather of Arkisha and...

Apr 7, 2021

Robert "Bob" Bach, 75 years old; loving father of Elissa (Vincent) Zagotta and Brenda Melendez; proud grandfather of Nicholas, Ronnie, Francis and Bobby; cherished brother of Joyce (the late Bob) Tengberg, Joan Hammang and Mark (Beth) Bach; dear uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Bob was a handyman extraordinaire and belonged to several sheet metal workers' unions throughout...

Apr 4, 2021

Robert John Swanson, born August 17, 1952, has passed away peacefully in his home on April 4, 2021.

Robert was the devoted husband of Sharon A. Swanson nee Mareci; loving son of John H. and Aileen V. Swanson; son-in-law of Joan A. Mareci; brother to the late Joan D. Sibbald and Joyce D. Ajdari (Sam); brother-in-law to...