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Chicago, Illinois Obituaries

James P. Loring

James P. Loring

Jun 29, 2019

James P. Loring, Beloved husband of LaVerne; dearest son of the late Phyllis Loring; loving brother of Kathy Dubak and the late Barbara DiGangi.  Lying in State, Wednesday, July 3 rd from 9 a.m. until time of Mass 10 a.m. at St. William Church 2600 N Sayre Ave, Chicago, IL.  Following Mass, family and friends are invited to meet...

Dylan Daniel Wallace

Dylan Daniel Wallace

Jun 28, 2019

On June 28 th , 2019, Dylan Wallace, loving son, brother, and friend to many passed away at 22 years of age.

Born in Chicago, Dylan was a proud alumnus of Choate Rosemary Hall School in Wallingford, CT and a recent graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.

Dylan had a deep passion for the...

Emma Esteves

Emma Esteves

Jun 22, 2019

Emma Esteves, nee Rosa; beloved wife of José Luis; loving mother of Marisa (Jacob) Ansari; dearest grandmother of Michael and Emma Ansari; cherished sister of Aleida (the late David) Markham, Wilfredo (Mary) Rosa, Teresa (Isidro) Cardona, the late Confessor (Josie) Rosa and the late Severiano Rosa (Tonna Ambrosius); fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Visitation, Tuesday, June 25...

Ismael D. Cintron

Ismael D. Cintron

Jun 21, 2019

Ismael D. Cintron; beloved husband of Maria Amador; loving father of Ismael (Leti) Soto, Awilda Cintron, Nydia Cintron, Tabitha Cintron and Yarimar Cintron; cherished grandfather of Anaiz and Ismael Soto; fond brother and uncle to many. Visitation, Wednesday, June 26 th from 3 to 9 p.m., Prayer Service 7 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave....

Barbara May Fox

Barbara May Fox

Jun 5, 2019

Barbara May Fox (née Markwell), 82, of Wheaton, passed away June 5th, 2019, with her loving family by her side. She died from complications of COPD and lung cancer. She was born on May 23rd, 1937, in Chicago and raised in the Englewood neighborhood. Her parents abandoned her as a baby and she was raised by the couple they left...

Constance V. Samaras

Constance V. Samaras

May 26, 2019

Constance V. Samaras, age 90, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Steve (Annette) Samaras, Chris Weger, and the late Timothy Samaras; cherished grandmother of Catherine and Hillary; dear sister of Diane, the late Joan and the late Pat. Visitation Friday, June 7, from 10 am until time of service; service 11 am at The Elms Funeral...

Gregory A. Gagliano

Gregory A. Gagliano

May 25, 2019

Gregory A. Gagliano, Passed away, Saturday, May 25, 2019, age 63; beloved father of Tina Marie, Lisa Rose (Danny) Bonelli and the late Gregory Francis; cherished papa of Marissa and Emily; survived by his friend and mother of his children, Susan M., nee Belpedio; dearest brother of Joseph (Diane), Ronald and the late Mario; dear uncle and cousin of...

Juan A. Fernandez

Juan A. Fernandez

May 23, 2019

Juan A. Fernandez , Born February 17, 1942, At Rest May 23, 2019, age 77; Visitation Sunday, May 26, 2019 from 2 to 8 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 www.elmsfh.com

Donald W. Warren

Donald W. Warren

May 19, 2019

Donald W. Warren, age 90; beloved husband of 62 years to the late Janette 'Jan' Louise Warren, nee McDonald; loving father of James (Terri), Jeanette (Daniel) Noel, Michael (Maria) and Daniel; cherished grandfather of Joshua Warren, Amanda Bernert, Lauren (Alex) Murphy, Lynnette (Tim) Musial, Leah Noel, Kevin, Joey, Brian and Nicholas Warren; fond brother of the late Robert (the late...

Alfons Schoepko

Alfons Schoepko

May 18, 2019

Beloved father of Stacy Schoepko, cherished brother of René (Eddie) Mosquera and Trudy (Patrick) Wynd; dearest uncle of Dan and Amy Laske, Raven, Resa and Joe Wynd; loving friend of Janine Blezien.  Visitation, Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. ,Prayer Service 8 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park.  Interment...

Eleanor E. Kupinski

Eleanor E. Kupinski

May 18, 2019

Eleanor E. Kupinski, nee Malyszka; Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Georgene (Earl) Koeller and James (Margaret) Kupinski; dearest grandmother of Meggan (Peter) Romei and Gina Koeller; dear sister of Gertrude (the late Donald) Gable, the late Marge (the late Ed) Falkenberg, the late Helen (the late Bernard) Benson, the late Lucille Malyszka, the late Florence...

Ted Pyrchla

Ted Pyrchla

May 11, 2019

Ted Pyrchla, age 70, of River Grove passed away suddenly May 11, 2019.  Beloved Husband of Carole; Loving father of Mike (Paula Jo); Step-father of Holly (Ken) Diemer, Christy Mack and the late Thomas Mack; Dear grandfather of Sophia Jo, Daniel and Nicole Diemer and Ryan, Shaina, Kristina, Stephanie and Sabrina Mack; Cherished great-grandfather of Gavin Diemer and Riley...

Donald W. Bleuer

Donald W. Bleuer

May 9, 2019

Donald W. Bleuer, age 86, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of the late Ann (nee Patras) Bleuer. Husband of Janet Patras; beloved friend of the late Cora; loving father of Gary and Cheri (Frank Saliba) Ruh; cherished grandpa of Matthias Donald (Mallory) Ruh, Brittany (fiancé Evan Pinter) Ruh, Joseph and Steven Bleuer; proud great grandpa of Callahan and Finnegan...

Gerardo Rivera Morales

Gerardo Rivera Morales

May 9, 2019

Gerardo Rivera Morales, 59, of Chicago, passed away May 9, 2019.  Beloved husband of Mary Isabel Sanchez; devoted son of Josefa Morales and the late Angel Rivera; loving brother of 17 and cherished uncle and great uncle of many.  Visitation Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park where...

Albert M. Raczy

Albert M. Raczy

May 8, 2019

Albert Michael Raczy; beloved husband of Geri Benedetto; dearest brother of Barbara, Walter, Jimmy and Helen Raczy; father of Justine Raczy.  Visitation, Monday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private.  For information...

Charles 'Bud' Roy, Sr.

Charles 'Bud' Roy, Sr.

May 2, 2019

Charles 'Bud' Roy, Sr. Proud US Navy Veteran and retired tuckpointer, Local 21; beloved husband of Deanna, nee Alesse; loving father of Charles R. Jr. (Lena), Christopher Sr. (Kathleen) and Clinton; cherished Papa of Christopher Jr., Kyle, Isabella, Charles III, Nicholas, James, Alexander and the late Kalyx Marie; fond brother of Jackie, Richard, Susan, the late David (the late...

Mildred C. Julian

Mildred C. Julian

Apr 27, 2019

Mildred C.Julian, nee Taccio; beloved wife of the late Harold Julian; loving daughter of the late Rocco Sr. and Carmine, nee Falcone; dearest sister of the late Ben, Maria (William) Di Pidova, Frank, Nick (Betty), Angelina (Jerry) Mazzoni, Rocco Jr. and Margaret Ann; cherished friend of Agnes Snita and Louis Toledo. Visitation, Wednesday, 9 a.m. until time of Service,...

Anthony A. Flando, Sr.

Anthony A. Flando, Sr.

Apr 24, 2019

Anthony A. Flando, Sr., Passed suddenly April 24, 2019, age 60; beloved husband of Janice, nee Masciola; cherished father of Lisa (Marc) Henderson and Anthony Jr. (Caitlin) Flando; dearest grandfather of Emilia Laura Henderson and Anthony Roman Flando; loving son of Ann (the late Thomas) Minoia and the late Andrew Flando Sr.; son-in-law of Eleanor and the late Robert...

Juana Rigual

Juana Rigual

Apr 21, 2019

Rigual, Juana, Loving wife of the late Herminio Sierra, who loved and served the Lord Jesus Christ. Devoted mother of Victor (Armantina) Perez, William Santiago, Jimmy (Myriam) Santiago, Miriam (the late Donato) Gutierrez, John (Blanca) Santiago, Justine (David) Gunday and the late Albert Santiago. Cherished grandmother of Eleven and great grand-mother of fifteen. Fond aunt of many nieces and...

Brian Randall Fritz

Brian Randall Fritz

Apr 18, 2019

Beloved son of Randall and Betty Fritz; adoring father of Charlie; dearest brother of Mark (Katherine Schwilk); dear uncle of Michael and Matthew; loving companion of Vanessa Serna; dear grandson of the late Robert (Helen) and the late Jean Fritz and the late George and Mitzie Peterson; fond nephew of Ret. Col. Robert (the late April) Fritz and Margie...

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