Obituaries

Dec 16, 2020

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Cibelli, Paul M., Loving father of Nicole Mardegan and Michael (fiancé Jetty Sizemore) Cibelli. Proud Papa of Nicholas. Cherished brother of Victor (Connie), George and Michael (Judith) Cibelli. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Active Military of the Illinois National Guard. A private visitation and funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December...

Dec 14, 2020

LaMantia, Vera J., Beloved wife of the late Anthony "Cookie" LaMantia. Loving mother of Leah LaMantia (Chance) Savoure and the late Mark La Mantia. Mother in law of Lauren LaMantia. Cherished grandmother of Philip (Jamie) and Anthony (Chuck). Devoted great grandmother of Chase and Samantha. Treasured sister of Philomena Frischberg. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday,...

Dec 14, 2020

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Carol Ann Bruno, nee Tangora; Born October 4, 1941, at rest December 14, 2020; beloved wife of 59 years to Michael; cherished mother of Jim, Michelle (Mark) Wilson and Joseph; dearest sister of Joyce LaRusso and the late Irene (the late Dr. William) Scott; loving aunt, sister and friend to many.  Carol...

Dec 12, 2020

Gaetano "Guy" Palella; age 88, beloved husband of 52 years to Rosa (nee Ferrara); loving uncle of Gennaro (Rosa) Paccione, Anna Paccione, John (Annamarie)Urbano and Mariella (Arturo) Craca; cherished cousin and great uncle of many; dear brother-in-law of Anna Ferrara (Lorenzo Allegretti) and Giuseppe Ferrara (Ebe Guerra)and cherished uncle of nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from...

Dec 8, 2020

Gloria Mestanza, age 78,  beloved mother of Melida (Marco) Polanco and Anibal; cherished Abuela of mike (Vicky Polanco, Josue (Jennifer) Polanco, Bryan (Candice) Polanco and Elizabeth (Pedro) Renita; proud great grandma Abuela of Kayla, Kaylee, Melanie, Noah, Nicholas, Arabella, Malachi, Samuel and Kobe. Will always be beloved Abuela to all her church family. Visitation Friday, December 11, 2020 from...

Dec 7, 2020

Ray Menke, 94, passed away peacefully December 7, 2020; loving son of the late Frederick and the late Sophie; devoted brother to the late Howard (the late Elizabeth) Menke and the late Fred (the late Susan) Menke; loving uncle to Mark Menke, Barbara (Dan) Youngberg, the late Renee (Al) Braun, Kathy, Thomas, Todd, and James Menke; cherished friend of...

Dec 4, 2020

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Kenneth M. Christiansen, age 87; beloved husband of Amalia, nee Lopez; loving father of Barbara A. Boehne, Kenneth M., Karen M. and the late Kate F.; cherished grandfather of Kevin (Nicole), Corey and Nicholas; great-grandfather of Cole John; dear brother of Karen (Bob) Powell, Charles and preceded in death by Vernon, Betty,...

Dec 1, 2020

Mary Ann E. Pankiewicz, nee Makowski; Beloved wife of Daniel; cherished sister of Joseph Makowski (Mary O'Brien); dearest aunt and cousin to many.  Mary Ann graduated from Mundelein College, class of 1957.  She was a dedicated teacher at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic School and sales manager for the Great Books Foundation.  Mary Ann was active in numerous...

Nov 30, 2020

Carl A. Flanderka, July 23, 1931 – November 30, 2020, Age 89; beloved husband of Miriam Rizzi and the late Betty Flanderka; loving father of Steven W. (Mary); dear brother of Kenneth; cherished extended family to Michael (Pat) Rizzi, David (Sue) Rizzi, Daniel (Suzy) Rizzi and their families; fond uncle to Christine and Susan. Carl made many dear friends...

Nov 29, 2020

Betsy Nicholas born and raised in Chicago the daughter of Nicholas T. and Golfo Kioutas. Betsy graduated From High School and went on to attend college to earn her teaching certificate. She not only was a teacher but also created children games as well as modeled for the Chicago Auto Show. Betsy entered into marriage to Gus Nicholas and...

Nov 24, 2020

Jack Alan Schneider of Edwardsville, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Generations of Elmwood Park in Elmwood Park, Illinois, where he was on life support since mid-July 2020, after a heart attack and stroke that he suffered at home in Edwardsville. He was 62 years old.

Jack, beloved son of the late Jack and...

Nov 22, 2020

Phil Duffy, Beloved son of Annette and the late Kyran Duffy; cherished brother of Karyn Saflarski and Corinne Duffy (Patrick Biederer); dearest uncle to Adrian Allen, Alex and Kyra Saflarski; devoted "Dad" to his faithful companion Grommet.  Due to current mandates, a celebration of life will be planned for in the future.  For information, The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234...

Nov 18, 2020

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Paula Jean Esposito, nee Scheidler, At peace November 18, 2020, age 63; beloved wife of Salvatore 'Sam'; loving mother of Candace (Joseph) Fekete, Randal (Christine), Nicholas and Vincent; cherished grandmother of Joseph, Violet and Scarlet Fekete; dearest sister of Diane Polakowski, Susan, Steve (Charlene) and Mark (Cherie) Scheidler; sister-in-law of Guy (Carmela)...

Nov 16, 2020

Humberto Montes, age 67; beloved husband of Maria; loving father of Humberto Omar, Fabiana, Rodrigo and Mauricio Montes; cherished brother of Francisco, Jose Luis (Miriam), Lucila (Mario) Duarte, Enrique (Heather), Maria (Michael) Miranda and the late Teresa (Jose) Frutos; dearest uncle to many.  Memorial Mass, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, 11 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church 2250 N. McVicker...

Nov 5, 2020

George J. Cheslock (66) - of Chicago, beloved son of the late George T.  and the late Joan V.  (Wojciechowski) Cheslock.  He was loved by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends and he will be missed.  Due to the ongoing pandemic, in lieu of gathering in person, please join George's family and friends in celebrating his life by signing the...

Nov 3, 2020

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Gloria T. Flores, 76, beloved wife of Jesus B. Flores Sr.; loving mother of Sarah (Tim) Sheehan and Jesus T. Flores Jr.; cherished grandmother of Ashley Flores, Ryan Flores, Cameron Flores, and Kate Sheehan; devoted sister of Arsenio Tolentino Jr., Raul Tolentino; Lina Madrazo, the late Antonio Tolentino, and the late Abel...

Nov 1, 2020

William G. Cunningham, 95, loving husband of the late Helen; cherished father of Pam (Bill) Rostal, William (Susan), Kathy (Marcelo) Vargas, the late Paul (the late Lucy), and John (Barbara); devoted grandfather to Scott (Jennifer) Rostal, Mindy (Joel) Krayer, Jessica, William II, John (Katie), Nicole (Chris Gillespie) Vargas, Becca (Mario) Torres, Daniel (Maria) Vargas, Miguel (Amanda) Vargas, Jack (Kenna...

Oct 26, 2020

Sophie V. Herman, age 96, passed away on Oct. 26, 2020. Beloved mother of Barbara (Terrance) Denges and Corrine (Andrew) Pollina; cherished grandmother of Kimberly (Gerald) Eilers, Andrea (Adam) Criscione, and Matthew Pollina; devoted great-grandmother to Gerald, Monica and Jake Eilers, and Adam Jeffrey, Andrew, and Anthony Criscione; dear sister to Eleanor Jura; and fond aunt to many.

Oct 24, 2020

Maria (Rina) Pompilio, beloved wife of the late Nicola; loving mother of Frank (Ann Maria) and Rosanna (Vito) Patano; cherished Nonna to Frank and Francesca; dearest sister of Anna (Gaetano) Tangorra, Grace (Leonardo) Librizzi and preceded in death by her brothers Vito, Frank, Italo and Gino; dearest aunt of many.  Visitation, Monday, 5 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday,...

Oct 23, 2020

Kubena, Erica A., Loving wife of Dan., Beloved daughter of Joanne (the late Kenneth) Wieckert. Cherished sister of Alan (Catherine) Wieckert. Devoted niece of Wilma Jean Wieckert. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. at Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., and (North at 76 th Ave) Elmwood Park. Interment Private. In lieu...