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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Norma A. Klein
Feb 24, 2021
Norma A. Klein, nee Giannotti; beloved wife of the late James D.; loving mother of Danielle C. (John) Dwyer; cherished daughter of the late Federico and Concetta, nee Romano; dearest sister of the late Sylvia, Daniel (Dawn) and Eva; fond aunt, great-aunt, great-great aunt, cousin and friend to many; adoring and loving friend to Luca. Family and friends to...
Andrea Cetina Alvarez
Feb 23, 2021
Andrea Cetina Alvarez, 35; Devoted mother of Keira Kalosky and Jayce Baughman; loving companion of Jordan Baughman; beloved daughter of Tamara Kora-Alvarez; dearest sister of Jesse (Kristin) Kora, Valari (Jesse) Rodriguez, Aaron Navas and Nick Navas; loving aunt of Owen and Rylee Kora, Emma and Evan Rodriguez; adoring granddaughter of the late Helen Kora; dear niece to Maryanne Kora;...
Mary S. Carrasco
Feb 20, 2021
Mary S. Carrasco, 96, beloved wife of the late Ray; cherished mother of Frank, Mary (Liz), Laura (Janet), Joseph, the late Ray Dean, the late Thomas, and the late Carmen; loving grandmother of many and honorary caring mother to all.
Visitation, Thursday, February 25, 2021, at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL...
Carol Micienko
Feb 19, 2021
Carol Micienko was born on November 28th, 1950 and passed on February 19th, 2021. She passed away the way she had always hoped, in her sleep. Her love was just like her smile, a warm ray of sunshine. She could make you smile on the darkest of days, and had a way of making you forget how sad you were...
William Lacoco
Feb 15, 2021
William LaCoco, 76; cherished father of Sandra (Troy) and Pamela LaCoco; loving grandfather of Amanda, Jessica, Lindsay, Caitlyn and Jackie Craig; former husband of the late Diane, nee Luczak; dearest brother and uncle to many. Funeral services are being held privately. In lieu of flowers, a donation in William's name to The Anti-Cruelty Society would be appreciated. For information,...
Charlotte Pyzyna
Feb 15, 2021
Pyzyna, Charlotte B., Loving wife of the late William J., Devoted mother of Richard, Philip and William Pyzyna. Cherished grandmother of Justin, Katie, Hal, Shari, Andy and Brandi. Great grandmother of six. Dear sister of Ceil (the late Tom) Mikulski, Michael (Carol), Richard (Sandy) Patchak, Joanne (Ted) Zimmerman and the late Mae (Ed) Joswiak, Susan (Melvin) Cook, Raymond, George...
Grace N. Palminteri
Feb 10, 2021
Grace N. Palminteri, age 84, passed away February 10, 2021. She was born August 26, 1936 in Kentucky. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Carl; loving mother of the late Patricia Sue, Rose (John) Ward, Vito (Lisa), Carl Vito II, Pamela (Rich) Stone, Philip and Kim (Kevin) Bynes; dear grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; loving aunt...
David Ramirez
Jan 26, 2021
David Ramirez, 78, loving husband of Maria; beloved father of Maria Micaela (Michael) Anderson and Jose (Araceli) Ramirez; cherished grandfather of Jalen Ramirez, Nicolas Ramirez, Antonio Ramirez, Jais Anderson, Gisel Anderson, and Ella Anderson; devoted brother of Jose (Bernarda) Ramirez, Tomasa (the late Andres) Zurita, Ramona Ramirez, Socorro (Pascual) Ramirez, Oralia (Juan) Sanchez; loving uncle to many nieces and...
Marguerite S. Bernett
Jan 23, 2021
Marguerite S. Bernett, age 94, of Elmwood Park, passed away January 23, 2020. Born October 1, 1926 in Chicago, IL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Bernett; loving mother of Mary Beth (Butch) Thielenhouse and the late Michael Scarpaci; dear step-mother of Larry (Carol) and Terry (Carolyn); cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation 9:30 a.m. until time of...
Carlos I. Perez
Jan 22, 2021
Carlos I. Perez, age 58, passed away January 22, 2021. He was born October 27, 1962 in Chicago, IL, to the late Ismael and Martha Perez. Carlos was a proud veteran and enthusiastic commercial driver for the CTA. He was a true rock n roller and man of faith. Beloved father of Caesar Ismael, Yesenia Nichole, Lilliana Victoria and Alejandro...
Martha Perez
Jan 22, 2021
Martha Perez, age 82, passed away January 22, 2021. She was born January 18, 1939 in Sugar Land, Texas to the late Antonio and the late Juanita Reyes. Beloved wife of the late Ismael Perez; cherished mother of Lillia (Robert) Alfaro, Carlos I. Perez and Jose (Gricelda) Perez; loving grandmother of JuanCarlos Alfaro, Daniel Alfaro, Angelica Maria Alfaro, Caesar...
Phyllis Hoyoss
Jan 19, 2021
Phyllis Hoyoss; Age 75, beloved wife of the late Bob "Piper". Loving mother of Dawn (Gary) Garner and Kim (Dominic Panepinto) Kloppke, Cherished grandma and Nana of Katie and Michelle Garner and Jimmy Kloppke. Dear friend to tons. Forever a friend to many at River Park Chapter 780 Moose Lodge. Visitation will be held Friday, January 22nd, from 10:00...
Leno Santacaterina
Jan 11, 2021
Leno Santacaterina passed away on January 11 at the age of 94. He was the son of the late Vincent and Amabile, brother of Mary (the late Donald Julian), beloved husband for 66 years of the late Rena Bartolomei, cherished father of Nancy (the late Thomas Donohoe), Susan (Charles Sanders), Judy (Matthew Swan), Michael (Mary Ellen) and Amy. Unforgettable...
Joseph P. Maiorano
Jan 1, 2021
Joseph P. Maiorano passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at the age of 83. Â Beloved husband of Linda, nee Massey; loving father of Debbie Maiorano (Larry Trotta) and the late Bridget; dear son of the late Frank and Angeline Maiorano; cherished brother of John (Carol), Frankie and the late Irvin (Shirley) Maiorano; dearest brother-in-law of Richard and Amy (Rich);...
Kenneth R. Backman
Dec 30, 2020
Kenneth R. Backman, age 62; beloved husband of 40 years to Mary A., nee Kmiecik; cherished father of Kyle Ryne, Ariel Jordan (Rick) Bermea and Aubrey Renée (Harry) Alvarado; adoring grandfather of Clark Olive Bermea and granddaughter to be, Baby Alvarado; loving son of the late Elsie Kane and Ernest Backman; son-in-law of Irene and the late John Kmiecik;...
Ismael "Junito" Cortes Jr.
Dec 30, 2020
Ismael "Junito" Cortes Jr., 52, loving father of Christian N. Cortes, Crystal D. Cortes, and Nicholas J. Cortes; grandfather of grandbaby soon to be  Leonidas; cherished son of Lydia & Manuel Oquendo and the late Ismael Cortes Sr.; beloved brother of Lydia Ramos, Hector Cortes, Mirna Oquendo, Damari Oquendo, Edwin Cortes, Emanuel Cortes, Yesenia Cortes, Damary Cortes, and Orlando...
Danelle J. Kelly
Dec 27, 2020
Danelle J. Kelly, a retired Nurse, died the morning of December 27, 2020 at the age of 75. Be loved daughter, of the late Isabelle and John C. Hergenrother Sr; sister to the late Rev. John C. Hergenrother; Danelle is survived by her loving family and cherished friends. Interment Private at Mt. Olivet Cemetery 2755 W. 111th Street in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations to the...
Gloria L. Ruoti
Dec 24, 2020
Ruoti, Gloria L., Beloved wife of the late Alfred. Loving mother of Laurie Ruoti and the late Julie & Michael Ruoti. Devoted grandmother of Stephanie Garcia. Cherished aunt of Annie DeCaro. Proud volunteer of Saint Cyprian Parish in River Grove. Visitation Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. until time of service 10:00 a.m. at Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North...
Michael R. Bruno
Dec 23, 2020
Michael R. "Pops" Bruno, Born September 6, 1940, At Rest December 23, 2020; beloved husband of 59 years to the late Carol; cherished father of Jim, Michelle (Mark) Wilson and Joseph; loving brother, uncle and friend to many. Mike was one of seven boys growing up and truly embodied the importance of family. His joys in life were opera,...
John Anthony Paul Giovenco
Dec 20, 2020
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