Obituaries

Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

Carlos Zambrano, Sr.

Carlos Zambrano, Sr.

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....

Richard "Rick" Mayle

Richard "Rick" Mayle

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....

Louise M. Sargent

Louise M. Sargent

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,...

Leroy P. Collins

Leroy P. Collins

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...

George John Samaan

George John Samaan

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,...

Rafael Cruz

Rafael Cruz

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...

Robert J. Majewski

Robert J. Majewski

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

Robert J. Poreda

Robert J. Poreda

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...

Alice Lichtenberger

Alice Lichtenberger

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

Mieczyslaw "Mike" K. Ozga

Mieczyslaw "Mike" K. Ozga

Nov 13, 2019

Mieczyslaw "Mike" Ozga, Cherished son of Jozefa (the late Stanislaw) Ozga; beloved husband of Ewa; devoted father of Mark and Arthur (Monica) Ozga; loving brother of Bozena Szot and the late Czeslaw Ozga.

Visitation Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Sunday, 6:00 p.m., at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Avenue (north @ 76 th Ave.) Elmwood...

Nicola F. Catrambone

Nicola F. Catrambone

Nov 10, 2019

Catrambone, Nicola, Loving son of the late Joseph (Thelma) Catrambone. Devoted father of Joseph and Nicola. Cherished brother of Christina Hill, Cathy (Greg Trexler) Catrambone, Dawn (Joseph) Smyka, Laura (Pete) Kowalski, Mary (Paul) Seal, Arthur (Jennifer) Catrambone, Jeff (Sue) Ambrose, Theresa (Jack) Gerace, Noel (Evaleen) Catrambone, Eugene (Mindy) Catrambone and the late Joseph Jr.  and Christopher Catrambone. Cherished uncle...

Bob "Cabo" Hilton

Bob "Cabo" Hilton

Nov 9, 2019

Bob J. Hilton "Cabo", 54, loving father of Krystal (Chris) Hilton-Heinz, and Justin Hilton; beloved grandfather to Sophia Heinz and Hunter Heinz; forever friend of Lisa Tintori Bormann; cherished brother to Rosemarie Grimm, Johnnie Hilton, Debbie Hilton-Claudel, and Michelle Hilton; treasured son to the late John Hilton and Darlene Heaney; adored fiancé to Paula Obuchowski; wonderful uncle...

Dolores E. Kuzniar

Dolores E. Kuzniar

Nov 3, 2019

Dolores Evelyn Kuzniar, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on November 3, 2019, at the age of 95. Dolores lived a fulfilling life as a loving mom, grandma, sister, wife and friend. She is survived by her children, Bruce (Patti), Steve and Jan (Donna), her grandchildren Jason (Jamie), Brian, Michael, David and Brett, and her great...

Wayne V. Burton

Wayne V. Burton

Nov 1, 2019

Wayne V. Burton, 62, cherished father of Kendall (Kolt) Byrd and Logan Burton; dearly loved friend of Nancy Salerno- Burton; loving son of Vernon and the late Suzann Burton; beloved brother of Lynn (Ken) Poepp, Diane (Don) Kmiecik, and Wendy Burton; adored uncle of Rory (Kate), Heather (Brent), Ryan (Carrie) Kyle (Brittney), Kellen (Amy), Jessica (Nathan), Lauren (Brett), and...

Frederik T. Martinelli

Frederik T. Martinelli

Oct 30, 2019

Frederick T. Martinelli, 87.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, June 26, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home.

Chapel service to begin at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

For info 708-453-1234.

Christopher A. Catrambone

Christopher A. Catrambone

Oct 29, 2019

Catrambone, Christopher A., Beloved son of the late Joseph (Thelma) Catrambone. Loving father of Nathaniel, Claire and Christopher. Devoted former spouse of Lorie. Cherished brother of Nicola, Christina Hill, Cathy (Greg Trexler) Catrambone, Dawn (Joseph) Smyka, Laura (Pete) Kowalski, Mary (Paul) Seal, Arthur (Jennifer) Catrambone, Jeff (Sue) Ambrose, Theresa (Jack) Gerace, Noel (Evaleen) Catrambone, Eugene (Mindy) Catrambone and the...

Wieslawa Czarna

Wieslawa Czarna

Oct 22, 2019

Wieslawa Czarna, nee: Bardo, age 69; beloved wife of the late Roman Czarny; cherished daughter of Wladyslawa Bardo; caring sister of Maria (Jozef) Burzawa with family, Ewa (Czeslaw) Burzawa with family, Jan (Janina) Bardo with family, Andrzej (Katarzyna) Bardo with family ;  loving mother of Iwona Kogut, Aleksander (Joanna), Marcin (Magdalena), Justyna (Lukasz) Bibro;  cherished grandmother of Jessica, Jacob,...

Laura Gagliano

Laura Gagliano

Oct 17, 2019

Gagliano, Laura nee: Alberga. Loving wife of Anthony "Tone" Gagliano, devoted mother of Anthony and Gina Gagliano, cherished sister of Vito (Debbie) Alberga, Danny Alberga, and Roseann (Dave) Schroeder. Proud daughter of the late Frank and Palma Alberga. Fond niece, aunt and cousin of many. Dear sister in law to Bob, Lisa Gagliano and Terry Slota. Laura will be...

Beverly D. Dworak

Beverly D. Dworak

Oct 13, 2019

Beverly Diemer Dworak, age 85, of Franklin Park, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Steven; Loving mother of Gary(Sheryl)Diemer and Kenneth(Holly)Diemer; Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Jeffery, Daniel and Nicole Diemer; And dear great-grandmother of Cody, Maelyn, Alice, Sage, Kale, Rowan and Gavin.  Visitation Wednesday, October 16, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at...

Arthur C. Czeszewski

Arthur C. Czeszewski

Sep 28, 2019

Arthur C. Czeszewski, age 84, beloved husband of the late Gloria; special companion of Sarah Rotolo; loving dad of Gregory (Cathy), Larry (Rene Gailey) and Dave (Katie); cherished grandpa of Jennifer (Eric) Matos, Chris (Anahi), Matt (Rachel), Lisa, Jack and Kari; dear brother, uncle and friend to many. Proud employee of Deluxe Corporation for 35 years and...

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