Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stella Mojica

Sep 22, 2019

Stella Mojica, loving mother of Victor (Angie) Mojica; dearest grandmother of Isabel; dear sister of Marlenes, Fabio and the late Ana Milena; cherished aunt of many.  Visitation, Friday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Prayer Service 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park.  Interment Private. For information 708-453-1234 or...

Angel Luis Dejesus

Sep 21, 2019

Angel Luis Dejesus, Visitation Wednesday, September 25, 2019 from 4 to 9 pm. Funeral prayers 7 pm.

Final farewell Thursday, 10 am at The Elms Funeral Home. Procession to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside IL.

Bernadette A. Gaseor

Sep 16, 2019

Bernadette A. Gaseor, nee Sobieszczyk; beloved wife of Bernard; loving mother of Deborah and Robert (Traci); dearest grandmother of Alyssa, Kera and Jessica; fond sister of Anthony (the late Diane) Sobie.  Visitation, Friday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 11:45 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.), Elmwood Park...

Edward Karda

Sep 15, 2019

Edward Karda, 66, beloved husband for 44 years to Donna (nee Mrazek); loving father of Michael Karda, Mary Karda, and Catherine Karda; dear brother of William (Patricia) Karda, Teresa (Michael) Petty, and Thomas Karda, the late Henry, Joseph and Walter; extra special brother-in-law to Margaret (Tony) Perry and Lori Magnifico; and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Suzann M. Burton

Sep 13, 2019

Suzann M. Burton, 88, loving wife of Vernon Burton for 69 years; cherished mother of Lynn (Ken) Poepp, Diane (Don) Kmiecik, Wendy Burton, and Wayne Burton; beloved grandmother of Rory (Kate), Heather (Brent), Ryan (Carrie) Kyle (Brittney), Kellen (Amy),  Jessica (Nathan), Lauren (Brett), Colleen (Raymond), Kendall (Kolt), and Logan; great-grandmother to Greta, Ryan, Ada, Raina, Brooke, Dawson, Jackson, Brayden,...

Peter J. Panos

Sep 6, 2019

Peter J. Panos, at rest September 6, 2019; beloved husband of the late Claudia H. Panos; devoted father of John (Nancy), Georgia (Richard) Welch, Annie and the late Michael; loving grandfather of Peter, Emma, Claira, Sophia, Valerie, Connor, Peter III, Olivia, Ozzy and Michael; cherished brother and uncle to many. Peter was a dedicated employee of Navistar, having retired...

Johanna W. Strecker

Sep 6, 2019

Strecker, Johanna W., Loving wife of the late Nikolaus Sr., Devoted mother of Nikolaus Jr. (Janet Metzger) Strecker. Cherished Oma of Charles and Leo Strecker. Funeral Service Saturday, September 14 th at 12:00 p.m. at Memory Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 2501 E. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. Entombment Memory Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum. (708)453-1234.

Rajmund Klimuszko

Sep 4, 2019

Visitation Friday, September 6, 2019 at The Elms Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Prayers Saturday, September 7, 2019 9:15 a.m. from The Elms Funeral Home to St. James Catholic Church.

Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles, IL.

Sandra Martello

Aug 27, 2019

Sandra Martello, born April 26th, 1925 in Chicago, IL to the late Michael & Margaret De Bella passed away at home in the comfort of her family on August 27th, 2019. Loving mother of Bob (Madeline), Jean (late Emil), late Joan (Joseph), late Joseph (Luba), Mary (Joseph), Barbara "Dee" (Javier), Linda, Greg and late Sandra "Jenny"; devoted grandmother of...

Michele C. Celia

Aug 24, 2019

Celia, Michele C., Loving husband of Pupa nee: Dolce. Devoted father of Giuseppe "Pino" (Angie) Celia, Nicola Celia, Marianna Celia, Michele"Mike" (Jackie) and Silvana Celia. Cherished Nonno of Giovanni, Ava and Giuliana. Beloved brother of Elizabetta "Lisa" (the late Saverio) Raspa, Rosina "Rose" (the late Saverio) Procopio, Vincenzo Celia and the late Anna Macrina and Domenico "Mimmo" (Carol) Celia,...

George N. Ippolito

Aug 24, 2019

George N. Ippolito; beloved husband of Patricia; loving father of Donna (the late Robert) Whitlow, Nora Ippolito and Jason (Michell) Ippolito; cherished "Papa" to Kaitlin and Alexander Rodriguez and Jaycob Ippolito; dear brother of Joseph (Laura), the late Connie (the late Michael) Fiasche and the late Frank (the late Carol); brother-in-law to Loretta Schak, Peggy (John) Stocchetti and the...

Cruz Rivera

Aug 16, 2019

Cruz Rivera, 89, of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019.

He was born the son of Vicente and Carla Rivera on May 22, 1930.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Funeral Service the same evening at 7:30 p.m. at The Elms Funeral...

Dorothea "Dottie" Eaker

Aug 9, 2019

Dorothea "Dottie" Eaker, age 66, devoted daughter of the late Beatrice and Anthony Kyros; beloved wife of Michael R. Eaker; loving step-mother of Michele Hecht, Michael (Lori) Eaker, and Debbie Eaker; cherished grandmother of Tony, Kyle, Jenna, Matthew, Maggie, Jillian, Deanna, and Andrew; dear sister of Priscilla (Peter) Chioros; devoted niece and cousin to many. Visitation Sunday, August 11,...