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Barbara Jean May

Barbara Jean May

Jun 26, 2020

Barbara Jean May age 81, formerly of Elmwood Park, IL. Loving mother of Vivian (John) Romano, Elaine (Paul) Karseras, Brian (the late Amy) the late Scott and the late Joanie (Jim) Melicharek; cherished grandma of Bridget, Kimberly, Emma, Stephanie and Katherine; proud great grandma of Jake, Brady, Jaxson and Kylie. Visitation Saturday, July 11, 2020 from 10 A.M. until...

Barbara Belluomini

Barbara Belluomini

Jun 26, 2020

Barbara Belluomini, age 82, beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Lena; dear cousin to the late Andy (Dora) Belluomini, Andy (Geri) Belluomini and Gloria (Frank) Bobek and families.  Barbara also shared her life as part of another extended family and her closest life-long friends, especially Anna and the late Ferdi Gorgoni, Giuliano and Iole Chiesa and Frank and Marzia...

Edgar Hugo Ponton

Edgar Hugo Ponton

Jun 19, 2020

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Edgar Hugo Ponton, age 72; beloved husband of Lola; loving father of Karina, Veronica, Hugo and Lourdes; dearest grandfather of Camila, Daniela, Samantha, Isaac, Sebastian, Juliette, Christopher and Oliver; cherished brother of Elsa, Marcia, Miriam and the late Bolivia; dear uncle to many.  Edgar overcame adversity from a very young age. He...

Frances M. Marino

Frances M. Marino

Jun 13, 2020

Frances M. Marino, nee Moretti; born August 25, 1926, at rest June 13, 2020, age 93; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Joseph (Patty) and Don; cherished grandmother of Jamie (Mike) Losurdo, Joey (Katie Jo) and Jenessa Marino; great-grandmother of Ava, Michael, Anthony, Luciana and the late Angelo; dearest companion of the late Paulie Geallis.  Graveside...

Robert E. Barron

Robert E. Barron

Jun 4, 2020

Robert E. Barron, age 87; Cherished companion of Annie Francis; spouse of Carole; loving father of John Barron, the late Melody (Dr. Mark Maly) and the late Jeanine; dearest grandfather of Justin and Jocelyn; Services are being handled privately.  Arrangements entrusted to The Elms Funeral Home 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com

Alfredo Camacho

Alfredo Camacho

May 28, 2020

Alfredo Camacho, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 28, due to Covid-19 related pneumonia.  Loving husband of Marie (nee Alcala).  Cherished father of Norma, Jose, Rafael (Elena), Lilia, Dorina, Ricardo, Rosa, David (Florence), Rosemarie (Shigeru), Adrian (Alicia), Evaleen (Noel), Jennifer (Arthur) and the late Alfredo Jr.  Dear sibling of 6 brothers and 1 sister.  Proud grandfather and...

Mary Margaret T. Calfa

Mary Margaret T. Calfa

May 20, 2020

Mary Margaret Calfa, nee Kramer, passed away on May 20, 2020, at the age of 97, in Oak Park, Illinois.

Ms. Calfa was born in Tiffin, Ohio, September 2, 1922, and moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana with her family on November 1, 1927.  She was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for 37 years,...

Michael A. Ruoti

Michael A. Ruoti

May 18, 2020

Michael A. Ruoti, Beloved son of Gloria and the late Alfred. Brother of Laurie Ruoti and the late Julie. Fond uncle of Stephanie. The family will be holding a private Memorial Service at the Elms Funeral Home. Interment Private.

Daniel R. Blum

Daniel R. Blum

May 11, 2020

Blum, Daniel R., Loving son of Robert (Kathleen) Blum. Cherished brother of Amanda Blum (Fiancé Andrew Dussard) and Mallory (Ryan) Burgess. Devoted and cherished friend of Kathleen Wilson. Fond nephew and cousin of many. Daniel was a friend to many. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Funeral Service and...

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.

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