Obituaries

Oct 27, 2025

Joseph A. Giambrone was a kind man who spent his life making the world a little bit more beautiful. As a veteran of the Korean War and the US Army Band, he saw the absolute worst but also the best humanity had to offer. He traveled throughout Europe playing music to bring joy to others. He built and tended...

Oct 15, 2025

Iride DiVito nee Iannotta, age 95, of Elmwood Park, was born in Castel San Vincenzo, Italy on April 22, 1930. Iride died peacefully surrounded by family on October 15, 2025. Loving wife for over 64 years to the late Giuseppe; devoted and cherished mother of Anna Ek and Patricia DiVito; treasured Nonna of Matthew Ek and Kathryn Ek (Tyler...

Oct 11, 2025

Daniel Pankiewicz, 85 years of age, at rest October 11, 2025. Loving husband to the late Mary Ann (Makowski). Twin brother of the late Raymond. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Graduate of the University of Illinois (1962). Dan served in the United States Peace Corps from 1963 to 1965, teaching mathematics at Bishop Herman College, a Catholic...

Sep 29, 2025

David A. Ryba, age 70; beloved husband of Beatrice; loving father of David M.; cherished son of the late Donald W. and the late Jeanne Ryba; brother of Donald A. (Linda) and Barbara L. Ryba; dear cousin of Lyne (Bob) Ryba-Baird, Steven (Julie Ann) Ryba and Edward (Jennifer) Ryba.  Memorial Visitation, Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1 to 4...

Sep 21, 2025

Raymond "Nick" Alvarez. Beloved son of Rosemary (Antonio) Martinez and the late Ramon. Devoted father of Alexys Alvarez. Cherished grandpa of Alana and Aliana Ramirez. Dear brother of Michelle Alvarez. Fond uncle of Yusef, Mo, and Bella. Cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many.

Visitation Friday from 4-8 pm. Funeral Saturday, prayers 9:45 a.m. at the Elms...

Sep 20, 2025

Randall K. Fritz, born November 27, 1950, at rest September 20, 2025, age 74; proud United States Army Veteran; beloved father of Mark Fritz (Monica Slowik) and the late Brian Fritz; loving grandfather of Charlie, Michael and Matthew; dearest brother of Ret. Col. Robert (the late April) Fritz; life-long companion, friend and mother of the children, Betty A Fritz....

Sep 10, 2025

Carl passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 90 on September 10, 2025.

Beloved husband of 60 years to Priscilla; loving father to Cathy (David), Cheryl, Michael (Julie), and the late Eric; cherished grandfather to Sam, Maddie, Nathan, Andrew, Adrian, Jonathon, Kayla, and Daniel; dear brother to his late sisters Louise, Doris, Vivian, and...

Sep 9, 2025

On September 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family, Stephanie Cano Hernandez peacefully passed away at the age of 33 after a brave and unwavering battle with cancer. Though her time on this earth was far too short, her impact on the lives of those who knew and loved her will last forever.

Stephanie was...

Sep 6, 2025

Dr. David Saul Ehrich Jr. passed away quietly on Saturday, September 6th, 2025. He was 95 years old. He was a loving husband, father and a wonderful and inspiring man.  He touched every who knew him with his love of curiosity and engagement.  He loved reading the newspaper every day and he made sure to share favored sections and...

Sep 4, 2025

Catherine "Dolly" A. Young, nee: Lemke, Age 104. Loving daughter of Clarence and Katherine Lemke. Beloved wife of the late Maynard H. Young. Devoted mother of Robert (Alice) Young, Richard (Rita) Young, Nanette LaJeunesse (Michael Ziemke), Marilyn (Anthony) Stagno, Valerie Michaels, Virginia (Mark) Gronek and the late Kathryn (Tom) Sloan and Pamela Van Balen. Cherished grandmother of Stephen, Melanie...

Sep 3, 2025

Julia Romero Nassar, born December 20, 1925 in Nicaragua, passed away September 3, 2025 in Chicago, IL at the age of 99; beloved mother of Maria Nassar and Sayda (Flavio) Marin; cherished Tata of Lizette Sierra, Zenaida Cordova, Alyssa Sierra, Jessica Vaca, Samuel Marin and Amina Marin; great-grandmother of Amirah, Aliana and Amaya Williams; loving sister and aunt of...

Aug 12, 2025

Mariann Trucksa (née Jacobsen), age 83, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025. Beloved wife of Paul Trucksa for 54 wonderful years; cherished mother of Antoinette (Christopher) Boyce; and fond cousin to many.

A devoted practicing Catholic, Mariann lived her faith daily through kindness, generosity, and a warm spirit that welcomed everyone she met....

Aug 11, 2025

Lifelong resident of Elmwood Park, Edward "Eddie" Mizejewski passed away peacefully at home on August 11, 2025.

Beloved husband of Kathleen (née Gruber), Eddie was the cherished brother of Patricia (Robert) Dedic, Gerry (Roy) LeGear, Mary (Gary) Kouba, and Robert (Ethel) Mizejewski. He was a proud Godfather to Janey Gagliardi, Matthew (Jessica) Kouba, and Kelly (Mark) Aiello;...

Aug 8, 2025

Patti Siebert, nee Burde; beloved wife of John; cherished mother of Karre (Michael) Scarlata and Johnny; adoring grandmother of Stella and Ruby; loving daughter of the late Bradley and Barbara Burde; dearest sister of Kathleen Burde, Timothy (Karen) Burde, Keith Gonia (Monica Wiater), Karen (Michael) Mandarino and the late Julie (William) Rohde; dear aunt to many and a friend...

Jul 30, 2025

Geraldine "Gerrie" Lustro (née Wasilewicz), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles J. Lustro, with whom she shared a loving marriage that started in 1956.

Geraldine was the devoted mother of Barbara Lustro; a treasured cousin to Rosemary Johnson and godmother...

Jul 29, 2025

Barbara "Bobbie" S. Gianfrancesco (nee Lindsey), 84, born and raised in Chicago, and formerly a proud resident of Elmwood Park for the past 30 years, now joins her beloved husband, Peter, in eternal rest. Cherished mother to Kathleen (David) Juran and (the late) Peter Gianfrancesco; proud grandmother of Patrick Juran, Victoria (Nicholas) Rodriguez; fond aunt to many. Bobbie is...

Jul 26, 2025

Jose W. (Tello) Holguin Diaz nacio en Durango, Mexico un 19 de Noviembre de 1947.

Era una persona muy querida por toda su familia y amistades. Murio un 26 de Julio del 2025 rodeado de su familia. Fue un gran, hijo, hermano, esposo, padre, abuelo, tio, padrino y un gran ser humano. Tubo la bendicion de estar...

Jul 23, 2025

Irene V. Neuenfeld, 101, loving wife of the late William E. Neuenfeld; devoted mother of John (the late Linda) Neuenfeld, Carol (Willard) Rakow, and Mary (James) Grigg; treasured grandmother of two granddaughters; great-grandmother of two great-grandsons, and former Willowbrook Ballroom Dancer with Anthony Drake.

Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m....

Jul 19, 2025

Michelle M. St James, Loving wife of Mark. Devoted mother of Brandi St James (Pandeli Kondi), Elon St James and Lindsey St James. Cherished grandmother of Leland, Julius, Avery, Lindsey and Krisanthi. Dear sister of Gerry, Joanne, Mark, Eugene, Anita, Colleen and the late Ceclia, Dennis, Leon, Gilbert and Greg. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Interment Private....

Jul 15, 2025

Marie-Elena Meagher, née Mazzuca, passed away on July 15, 2025 at the age of 78, beloved wife of the late Philip John; cherished mother of Paul (Linda) and Alaina (Brian) Papacek; loving grandma of Elena, Brett, Bella, Joseph, and Thomas; dear sister of Pamela (Arthur) Palenscar and the late Salvatore (Margaret) Mazzuca; dearest cousin and aunt to many.