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Earl L. Rone

Earl L. Rone

May 11, 2020

Earl L. Rone, 87, modest Army Veteran of the Korean War, loving husband of the late Anna; beloved father of the late Mark Rone and Linda (Marty) Patryn; cherished grandfather of Natalie (Kyle) Shamie and Anthony Patryn; devoted great-grandfather of Gabriel and Giulianna Shamie; caring brother-in-law of Guy (Rose) Signorelli; uncle to John Signorelli and Barbara Hewitt; and great-uncle...

John A. Benson

John A. Benson

Apr 28, 2020

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John A. Benson, age 74; loving husband of Geri; cherished father of Jennifer (Joseph) Ranallo and Nicole Benson; beloved papa of Peyton, Madison, Brooklyn, Charlotte and Katelynn; dear brother of Timothy (Rose), Patricia Sterling, the late Robert (the late Lee) and the late Carol (the late Richard) Suhs; loving uncle to many...

Lillian Powers

Lillian Powers

Apr 28, 2020

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Lillian Powers, age 98; loving wife of the late Leonard; cherished mother of Bob Powers, Larry Powers and Nancy Golden; grandmother of Michael (Karen), Jackie, Mark (Michele), Sean and Ryan; great-grandmother of Ciara, Kaylee, Rachel, Kayla, Jacob, Jason and Teegan.  Due to current mandates, Funeral Service and Interment at Maryhill Cemetery, in Niles is being held...

Edward W. Boduch

Edward W. Boduch

Apr 24, 2020

Edward W. Boduch, age 88, passed away on April 24, 2020.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  Following an honorable discharge, Edward returned to Chicago where he met his future wife Susan, and they established a successful Real Estate and home construction business.  Edward was the beloved husband of the...

Lillian E. Campagna

Lillian E. Campagna

Apr 23, 2020

Campagna, Lillian E., Age 105, Beloved wife of the late Thomas Campagna. Loving mother Joan Larsen, Ronald (the late Alfreda), Ralph and the late Thomas Campagna. Devoted mother in law of Sharon Campagna. Cherished grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother of many. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A private funeral service was held, due to the Covid19...

Eugene J. Fahey

Eugene J. Fahey

Apr 21, 2020

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Eugene J. Fahey, age 93; beloved husband of 61 years to the late Rose Mary Fahey, nee Sullivan; loving father of Eugene A., Cecelia (the late James) Osborn, Brendan (Carolyn), Mary (Jerry) Hughes, Paul (Stephanie), Eileen (Steve) Boffa, Peggy (Bob) Larson and Christine (Dr. Tom) Rudek; cherished grandfather of James and Elizabeth...

Jan T. Ponikowski

Jan T. Ponikowski

Apr 15, 2020

Ponikowski, Jan T., Loving husband of Rhonda nee: Barger. Devoted father of Kassia Ponikowski. Beloved son of Maria Ponikowska and the late Wlodzimierz Ponikowski. Dear brother of Wlodek Ponikowski. Funeral Service and Interment Private.

Maria Russo

Maria Russo

Apr 11, 2020

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Maria Russo, Born April 11, 1932 in Alimena Sicily, at Rest April 11, 2020. Daughter of Antonina and Giuseppe Vuggica; adored sister of Franca Vuggica; beloved wife of the late Gandolfo Russo; loving mother of Rosa (Mario) Rivera, Concetta Russo, Giuseppe Russo, Antonio Russo, Mario (Jessica) Russo; and Elena (Nick) Messina; cherished...

Joan L. Zarek

Joan L. Zarek

Apr 11, 2020

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Joan L. Zarek, age 87; loving and devoted wife of 65 years to the late Donald; dear mom of Glenn (Christine), Mary Welsch, Nancy (Mark) Haynes, Mark (Nita), Barbara (the late Dan) Sanello and Christine (Robert) Zeman; grandma of Michael, Angela, Matthew (Elizabeth), Jenna (Bryce), Cheryl, Ryan (Gabriela), Elyse, Bryan (Jordan), Kim,...

Leilanie Cabacungan Arellano

Leilanie Cabacungan Arellano

Apr 7, 2020

Leilanie Cabacungan Arellano, a resident of Scottsdale AZ, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord at the age of 48. She had a passion for helping others and worked as a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona. After pursuing her dual master's degree in nursing from the University of Phoenix, she started her own non-profit organization...

Carmen Gonzalez

Carmen Gonzalez

Apr 3, 2020

Carmen Gonzalez, 50, of Elmwood Park, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020.

Carmen was the beloved mother of Vanity Morales and Adriane Ramos; loving wife to Alex Chapman; cherished grandmother and devoted sister.

Funeral services are private.

Dorothy M. Sullivan

Dorothy M. Sullivan

Mar 15, 2020

Sullivan, Dorothy M. nee McNeil, born July 13, 1929. Beloved mother of John N. and Frank (Anita) Hatzis. Cherished daughter of the late Donald and Ethel McNeil. Loving sister of Russell and Donald McNeil. Great friend to many who knew her. Family will be holding a private visitation and funeral service. Interment Private. (708)453-1234 or elmsfh.com

Jacek Bibrowicz

Jacek Bibrowicz

Mar 14, 2020

Jacek Bibrowicz, Born March 14, 1958, At rest March 14,2020.  Beloved father of Robert; dear friend to many and will be missed by all.  Funeral Mass and Interment at Maryhill Cemetery is being held private. Arrangements entrusted to The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234.  Please omit flowers.

William C. Elich

William C. Elich

Mar 14, 2020

William C. Elich passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, March 14th, 2020, at the age of 73. Bill was born on June 12, 1946, in Chicago, son of the late Robert and Caroline Elich of Park Ridge, Illinois. He graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, thereby becoming a sixth generation pharmacist...

Waldemar Szalast

Waldemar Szalast

Mar 2, 2020

Visitation Friday, from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday 9:45 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North @76th Ave.) Elmwood Park to Saint Francis Borgia for Mass of the Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m. Interment Private.

Lorraine Gianfrancesco

Lorraine Gianfrancesco

Feb 27, 2020

Lorraine Gianfrancesco, age 75; beloved sister of Harry (the late Peggy), Marguerite (the late Jerry) Nega, the late James (the late Lovilla) Bacoulis, the late Latitia (the late Richard) Soria, the late Peter (Barbara), the late John (Mary), the late Benjamin (Rosemary) and the late Catherine (James) Ostergren; cherished friend of Sister Regina; dearest aunt of many.  Visitation, Sunday,...

Connie Bondelli

Connie Bondelli

Feb 24, 2020

Connie "Con" Bondelli, beloved wife of the late Jack Jr., passed away peacefully at the age of 81.  Con and Jack were long-time residents of Elmwood Park.  Con is survived by her three children and their spouses, four beautiful granddaughters that were the sunshine of her life, and several nieces and nephews. Service and Interment private, no floral arrangements will...

Anna M. Rone

Anna M. Rone

Feb 22, 2020

Anna M. Rone, 87, beloved wife of Earl; cherished mother of the late Mark Rone and Linda (Marty) Patryn; loving grandmother of Natalie (Kyle) Shamie and Anthony Patryn; devoted great-grandmother of Gabriel and Giulianna Shamie; caring sister of Guy (Rose) Signorelli; aunt to John Signorelli and Barbara Hewitt; and great-aunt to many.

In-state-viewing Monday, March 2, 2020...

Santos Montez

Santos Montez

Feb 21, 2020

Santos Montez, age 96, beloved husband of the late Lucila; loving daddy of Humberto (Delores) Montes, Francisco, Jose Luis (Miriam), Lucila (Mario) Duarte, Enrique (Heather), Maria (Michael) Miranda and the late Teresa (Jose) Frutos; cherished grandpa and great grandpa; dear brother of Elodia (Luis) Corona and proceeded in death by 7 siblings. Visitation Wednesday February 26, 2020 from 3...

Doris Melendez

Doris Melendez

Feb 19, 2020

Doris Melendez, age 68, Beloved wife of 53 years to Jorge; loving mom of Zoraida (Tommy) Gonzalez and Evelyn Melendez; cherished grandma of Aaliyah Ciarra, Anahys Carrina, Amaya, Tatianna and Adamariys Thalia. Doris will be remembered and missed by her family in Colombia. Visitation Monday, February 24, 2020 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. evening prayers 7 P.M. Funeral...

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