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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...

Adam Szymanski

Adam Szymanski

Apr 16, 2019

Adam Szymanski, age 64, beloved husband of 44 years to Ewa; loving father of Elzbieta (Todd) Schwichtenberg and Agnieszka (Robert) Szymanski, proud Dziadzia of 8; cherished brother of Krystyna; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews in Poland and Chicago. Visitation Thursday, April 18, from 4 to 8 pm; 5 pm prayer service; Funeral Service Friday, April 19, 10...

Emilia Cortez

Emilia Cortez

Apr 11, 2019

Emilia Cortez, age 104, beloved wife of the late Enrique Paiz; loving mother of Miguel (Irma) Paiz Cortez, Olga Pelaez, Sandra Izabel Perez, Natalia (Nery) Perez, and Roberto Cortez; cherished grandmother of 11; dear great-grandmother of many. Visitation Tuesday, April 16, from 4 to 9 pm; funeral prayers Wednesday, April 17, 8 am at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600...

Theresa A. Servidio

Theresa A. Servidio

Apr 8, 2019

Servidio, Theresa A. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Servidio. Loving mother of Lorraine Greene, Barbara Servidio, Terry Verdoscia and the late Eileen Servidio- Delabre. Cherished grandmother of Kelly, Matthew, William, Alexandra and Michael. Great grandmother of Ryan, Brendan, Caitlin and Jack. Dearest sister of Martin and the late Michael Stanise. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Thelma Villanueva Estrella

Thelma Villanueva Estrella

Apr 4, 2019

Thelma Villanueva Estrella, age 78, beloved wife of 52 tyears to Renato Magturo; loving mother of Anthonius Magturo and Narcissus Magturo; cherished daughter of Jose Estrella and Manolita Villanueva; dear sister of Jose (Lolita) Estrella, Jr., Venus Dinsey, Luvisminda (Marvin) Reitman, Lunaver (Rosita) Estrella, Balagtas Estrella, the late Manolito (Lillian) Estrella, the late Aurora (Rafael) Camat, the late Yolanda...

Thelma M. Catrambone

Thelma M. Catrambone

Apr 1, 2019

Thelma M. Catrambone age 87, beloved wife of the late Joseph Anthony; loving mother of Nicola, Christina Hill, Catherine (Greg) Trexler, Dawn (Joseph) Smyka, Christopher, Laura (Peter) Kowalski, Mary (Paul) Seal, Arthur (Jennifer), Theresa (Jack) Gerace, Noel (Evaleen), Eugene (Mindy) and the late Joseph Jr.; cherished memere of 33; proud great grandma of 6; dear sister of the late...

Luigi L. Zannella

Luigi L. Zannella

Mar 26, 2019

Luigi L. Zannella, Born June 4, 1938 in Campodimele, Italy.  At rest March 26, 2019, Age 80; beloved husband of Elda, nee Picano; cherished father of Livia (Joseph) Krzak; loving Nonno of Maddalena and Joseph; dear brother of Gerardo (Liana) and the late Onofrio; brother-in-law of the late Onofrio (Marsha) Picano; fond uncle of Giuliano (Stefania) Zannella, Damiano (Gina)...

Diane L. Morris

Diane L. Morris

Mar 17, 2019

Diane L. Morris nee Mieszala, age 57, beloved wife of 38 years to Kevin Morris; loving mother of Kevin, Jr. (Rachael) Morris, Jennifer (Adam) Uscicki and Sean Morris; cherished grandmother of Caroline Morris, Abigail Morris, and Jolene Uscicki; devoted daughter of the late Michael and Dolores Mieszala; dear sister of Karen (David) Fiaccato, Michael (Deborah) Mieszala, David (Cathy Link)...

Helen M. Cunningham

Helen M. Cunningham

Mar 16, 2019

Cunningham, Helen M., Loving wife of William. Devoted mother of Pamela (William) Rostal, William (Susan) Cunningham, Kathleen (Marcelo) Vargas, John (Barbara) and the late Paul (Lucy) Cunningham. Cherished grandmother of eleven. Dear sister of William (Gerry) Baker. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600...

Gladys Schetter

Gladys Schetter

Mar 14, 2019

Gladys Schetter, nee Rasmussen, 99, lifelong resident of Elmwood Park, passed away March 14, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Edward V.; loving mother of Terry E. Schetter and Cheryl L. (Scott) Hendrickson; cherished grandmother of William (Robyn), Jeffrey and Brady Schetter and Kari Harris, Jennifer and Ryan Hendrickson; dearest great grandmother of Wm. Brendan and Edison Schetter, Kate,...

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