Obituaries

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...

Apr 3, 2021

John David Henders

Dave Henders was born in Chicago on January 22, 1935 and passed peacefully on April 3, 2021.

He married Mary Ellen (Burris) on October 24, 1970 until her death on April 9, 2014.

He was the most wonderful dad to Debbie Henders Fini and Lynn (John) Matos.

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Mar 25, 2021

Joseph John Miceli Sr., 80, of Chicago, passed away March 25, 2021.  Beloved husband of Rose Mary, nee Maietta for 60 years; loving father of Gina (John) Hoffman, Joseph John Jr. (Tammy), Maria (Stephen) Castagneri and Lisa (Steven) Woodson; cherished grandfather of Michael (Alanna), Sean and Nicole Miceli and Delton Hoffman; proud great grandfather of Ryan, Isabella, Brecken, Gage...

Mar 11, 2021

Cecelia F. Moulton, nee Frank; at rest March 11, 2021, age 80; beloved wife of Thomas A. Moulton. Cecelia was a loving mother and sister. She will be missed by all. Services are being held privately by The Elms Funeral Home, Elmwood Park.  For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

Mar 11, 2021

Synnove Davis, nee Thompson, age 94, passed away March 11, 2021 at her home in Elmwood Park.  She was born in Spind, Norway to Thom and Sigrid Thompson.  She married James E. Davis.

Her legacy will continue on through her children James, John (Juanita), Joseph and Judith (Scott Friend).  She was a loving...

Mar 10, 2021

Albert Pribek, age 76, passed away March 10, 2021.  He was born July 24, 1944 in Hungary.  Albert worked for the Chicago Police Department as a crime scene investigator for the majority of his life.  A visitation will be held from 4 - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave.,...

Mar 5, 2021

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Rafael "Rob" Mendez; beloved husband of Anna M. Rivera; loving father to his four-legged son "Chico"; dear son of Cindy and Larry Spaeth; cherished brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, nephew and cousin to many.  Rob was loved and will be missed by all. Family and friends are welcome to view a webcast of...

Feb 26, 2021

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Michael J. LaValle III, age 60; beloved father of M.J. (Lindsey); dear grandfather of Grace and Jonathan; cherished son of Michael and the late Antoinette "Chickie", nee Barone; loving brother of Dawn (John) Sundquist, Dean and the late Michele; fond uncle of Shelby.  Family and friends are welcome to view a webcast...