Obituaries

Feb 11, 2020

Martin J. Shubert, 61, of Berwyn IL, formerly of Cicero IL, on February 11th. Beloved husband of Joseph Boals, and loving brother to Mary, Carole, and Gary (Kelli Griffin], he is preceded in death by his father George, and most recently, his mother Rita. He is survived by many cousins, an aunt and an uncle.  Marty was a generous...

Feb 8, 2020

Jean J. Lashok nee Kwiek, age 87, of Chicago passed away peacefully Saturday, February 08, 2020. Loving wife of the late Michael Edward Lashok; beloved mother of Laura L. Lashok; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Jean is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Ann, Fran, Lottie, Mary, Eddie and William. Caring second mother to Theresa,...

Feb 7, 2020

Sheila Severino, nee Strausser, of Elmwood Park. Passed away February 7, 2020, age 70; beloved mother of the late Michael; loving sister of Nancy (Thomas) Ciecko; devoted daughter of the late Charles and the late Lorraine Strausser; cherished aunt of Katherine; dearest cousin of Doris Roberta Johnson.  Services and Interment were held privately.  In memory of Sheila, contributions to...

Feb 5, 2020

Debra L. Saltas, At Rest February 5, 2020, age 63; beloved mother of Stacy; adoring grandmother of Aaron; cherished daughter of Bernice and the late John McCandless; loving sister of Andrew (Pam), Mary, Chris and the late Margo; dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Services were held private.  In memory of Debra, a donation to American Cancer Society...

Feb 4, 2020

Carmelo Crespo of Camuy, Puerto Rico, passed away February 4, 2020 in Chicago, IL at the age of 84; beloved husband of Raquel; loving father of Alberto (Anna), Javier and David (Delilah); cherished grandfather of Jonathan, Emanuel, Joshua, Aaron, Allissya and Odalys; great-grandfather of Annais, Alexis and Isaiah; dearest brother, uncle and cousin of many.  Visitation, Sunday, from 3...

Feb 2, 2020

Edwin L. Gora Jr., age 71, of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. He was loving father of Tasha Olivo and Marisa Gora, and lifelong friend of their mother, Rhonda Pepevnik, from whom he was happily divorced for over forty years. Together they continued to cherish the family they started and prioritized time with their treasured grandchildren,...

Jan 8, 2020

Altobello, Anthony "Tony" J., survived by his wife Rozlyn nee: Campise of 41 years to whom he was everything. He meant the world to his broken hearted family and is survived by his daughters Jamie (Mike) Gagliano, Renee (Dan) Fortuna CFD, Nicole (Andrew) Caputo and his grandsons Jasper (Jennifer) Fortuna and Nicholas Caputo, his sister and brothers, many nieces...

Jan 5, 2020

Orlando Gabriel Jimenez, lovingly known to most as Gabriel was born December 24th, 1978 in Chicago, Illinois. He was born to Orlando Jimenez and Sheroz Wickert Jimenez. Gabriel made his transition to glory on January 5th, 2020. Gabriel attended Gordon Technical High School. After High School he attended the "School of Hard Knocks" as he used to always say....

Jan 3, 2020

Irene Schubert, nee Pfrommer; beloved wife of the late Edwin; loving mother of Lynn (Michael) Slattery, Ellen (Ron) Szelina and Lora (Jim) Schaefer; dearest grandmother of Tim (Sara) Slattery, David Slattery, Scott Schaefer, Andy Szelina and Joey Szelina; fond sister of the late Lore (the late Fred) Drueck; cherished aunt of many.  Visitation, Tuesday, 3 to 8 p.m.  Funeral...

Dec 23, 2019

George Fred Curcio, age 92, of Elmwood Park, IL passed away peacefully at home Monday, December 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Frances Curcio nee Shalzi; loving father of Anthony Curcio, George Jr. (Carole) Curcio, Terri (John) Sasnau and Sue (Mike) Gage; cherished son of the late Tony and Ann Curcio; proud grandfather of Brett (Jenna)...

Dec 19, 2019

Feeney, Denis R., Devoted husband of Kathleen. Cherished father of Theresa (Ralph) Dzierzanowki, Lorie Catrambone, Charles (Denise) Feeney, Kevin (Jill) Feeney and Kristopher (Julie) Feeney. Dear grandfather of R.J., Nate, Nicholas, Michael, Claire, Tyler, Christopher, Mya, Jenna, Colton and Shane. Dear brother of Patricia (the late Ray) Kimberley and the late Richard  (Ann) Feeney. Cub Master Pack #690, a...

Dec 18, 2019

Carlos Zambrano, Sr. - Beloved husband of Ramona, nee Arteaga; loving father of Carlos Jr., Octavio and Emmanuel (Rosio); cherished grandfather of Penelope, Isabella and Leonardo; dearest son of Juana and the late Florencio; fond brother, uncle and cousin to many.  Visitation, Sunday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Monday, 9 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W....

Dec 16, 2019

Richard L. Mayle, 63, loving husband of Gayle; beloved father of Tanya (Jeff) Skotzko; cherished grandfather of Greyden; dear son to the late Ralph and the late Lorraine; devoted brother to Ralph "Butch" Jr., Pat Dorobiala, Rodney, and Sandy Ikhtiari; and dearly loved uncle to many.

Visitation Friday, December 20, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m....

Dec 14, 2019

Louise M. Sargent, nee Grbac, age 92; beloved wife of the late Roy E.; loving mother of Dawn (Rick) Winkelman, Debra (Bill) Mittelstaedt, Scott (Terri) Sargent, Jeffrey Sargent (Renee Angelico) and Mark Sargent; cherished grandmother of Stephanie (Mohammed) Salah, Courtney (Jason) Damm, Caitlin (Ryan) Kappel, Matthew (Marcella) Sargent, Ted Paarlberg, Joshua Sargent and Denise Paarlberg; great-grandmother of Vanessa Ruiz,...

Dec 13, 2019

LeRoy P. Collins, age 92, of Chicago, passed away peacefully Friday, December 13. Beloved husband of the late Eileen nee Lorscheider; loving father of Gary (Janet); dear son of the late Edward and the late Johanna nee Langmeister; cherished grandfather of Jennifer (Carlo Chichirillo) Collins and Jaclyn (Joe Busa) Collins; fond brother of Edward (the late Irene) and Howard...

Dec 12, 2019

George John Samaan, age 70 of West Chicago; Born in Bethlehem on May 5, 1949, At Rest December 12, 2019 in Chicago, IL; beloved husband of Malakeh nee Syriani; loving father of Marcus J. (Marissa) Samaan, Marsha G. (John) Rubino, Majeda F. (Jiris) Karadsheh and Norma D. Samaan; loving and doting grandfather of Nicole, Achillius and Olivia; dearest brother,...

Dec 11, 2019

Rafael Cruz, age 68, of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, December 11, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Ramona Delgado; loving father of Tito, Ralphy and Liza; cherished grandfather of Syrie, Aaliyah, Nene and Kalisy; dear brother and fond uncle of many.

Rafael was a passionate musician and also loved playing Dominoes. He will be missed dearly...

Dec 8, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Majewski, age 80, of Elmwood Park, IL passed away peacefully Sunday, December 8th, 2019. Visitation Saturday, 2:00PM until 7:00PM with family sharing at 6:15PM at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue, (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Private. 708-453-1234

Nov 25, 2019

Poreda, Robert J. Beloved husband of 59 years of the late Irene. Devoted father of Joseph (Kathy), Paul (Diane Krueger) Poreda. Beloved son of the late C. Joseph (Florence) Poreda. Dear grandfather of John (Michele), Richard, Nicholas and Kevin. Great grandfather of Cole and Adalyn. Treasured brother of Catherine (John) Mega and the late Margaret (Al) Dzierzbicki. Fond uncle...

Nov 23, 2019

Alice Lichtenberger, Beloved wife of the late Fred; cherished aunt who was loved, and will be missed, by many.  Visitation, Monday, December 2, 2019 from 9 a.m. to time of Funeral Service, 11 a.m., at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.), Elmwood Park.  Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com