Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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)...

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...

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,...

Mar 9, 2019

p>Carmella Ann Heinstra, nee Picorella, 87, lifelong resident of Chicago, passed away March 9, 2019.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving daughter of the late Frank and Ida Picorella; dearest sister of the late Rose (the late Frank) Miceli and the late Carmen Autiero; cherished aunt of Rosella, Frank and Janet Miceli, Ben Heinstra, Beth Heinstra Sack and...

Mar 9, 2019

Ann M. Struben, nee Jensen, age 102, beloved wife of the late John H; loving mother of Nancy Giuliano and Linda Shaffer; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Jeff) Zajac and Alex (Stacey) Shaffer; great-grandmother of Kiera, Trey and Keysn Shaffer; dearest sister of Ellen Houlberg and the late Inger Squier; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Long  time resident...

Mar 7, 2019

Gerontzos, Patricia, Beloved wife of the late Peter Gerontzos. Loving mother of Kosta Gerontzos and Kathy (the late Terry) Mullins. Cherished grandmother of Victoria, John, Alex, Max, Jimmy and Mark. Fond sister and aunt of many. Lying in state, Tuesday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Hellenic Orthodox Church, 6041 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, until time of...

Mar 5, 2019

Raymond R. Rausch, age 81, of Elmwood Park, passed away March 5, 2019.  Beloved husband of Marlene for 58 years; Loving father of John (Eden) and Karen (Roger) Grogan; Dear grandfather of Lee; Fond uncle of Dale Smith, Kathy (Mike) Oliver, Barbara (Ted) Kledzik, Connie (Glen) Lumpkins, Karen (Gary) Nevin, Robb (Kris) Whited, Kris (Charles) McPeak, Mike (Heather) Mayer, Laura...

Mar 5, 2019

Donald Michael Drink

December 20, 1950 - March 5, 2019

Donald Michael Drink, 68, died after a long battle with multiple illnesses.  In his final days, immediate family in Hinesville, Georgia surrounded him with love.

Donald was born on December 20, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois to Hypson and Albert  Drink.  He graduated from...

Feb 28, 2019

Jean V. Furzland nee Jachimowski, age 73, beloved wife of 52 years to James Furzland; loving mother of Denise (Michael) Konwinski and Chris; cherished grandmother of Alexis and Tyler; dear sister of RoseMarie Marsh, John Jachimowski and the late Dorothy Klonder; fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, March 5, from 9 am until time of prayers...

Feb 25, 2019

Emanuel "Nel" Gallegos, Born January 6, 2002, At Rest February 25, 2019; beloved son of Esteban Sr.  and Rosa; cherished brother of Ariana (Gabriel), Esteban Jr. and Rolando; dearest uncle of Alexander and Camila; loving grandson of Vicenta and Refugio Gallegos and Vicenta and the late David Silva; dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Visitation, Friday, 4 to...

Feb 23, 2019

Michael J. Petrunic, "Mike"; beloved husband of 23 years to Christina (nee Campos), loving dad of Alex, Arielle and the late Austin; cherished brother of Mary Carfagnini, Nancy (Patrick) Iovinelli, Robert (Mary Ann), and Pattie (John) Shabez. Will be missed by the entire Campos family, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation, Tuesday from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers, Wednesday,...

Feb 20, 2019

Esteban Salgado Delgado, age 40, beloved husband of Rosa Torres; loving father of Tiffany Salgado, Valeria Salgado and Bruce Salgado; cherished son of Santos Salgado and Victoria Delgado; dear brother of Margarita (engaged to Ricky Causey) Salgado, Carlos Salgado, Reyna (Jose) Garcia, Victoria (Sergio Joya) Salgado and Roberto Salgado; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, February...

Feb 17, 2019

Margaret "Peggy" Bynes; Born March 5, 1946, At Peace February 17, 2019; beloved wife of the late Kenneth Sr.; cherished mother of Kenneth Jr. (Aida), Kevin (Kim), Keith (Julie, fiancée), Kimberly (Shawn) Miller, Jeffrey (Breanne), Christopher (Donna) and Melissa (David) Gibbs; loving grandmother of Jennifer (Roel), Stephanie (Brandon), Krissy, Jackie, Brian, Ashley, Savannah, Sean, Alexis, Zay, Maddi, Ryan, Zakk...

Feb 16, 2019

Lisa Mozuch, Beloved daughter of Robert and the late Dorothy; cherished sister of Donna (William) Bergman and Laura (the late Michael) Galiardo; loving aunt of Nicole (Chris), Bryan (Kristen), Eric (Bianca), Jason (Toni) and Michael; dear great-aunt of Parker, Chloe, Vincent and Avery. Family and Friends to meet, Tuesday, at St. Celestine Church 3020 N. 76 th Court, Elmwood...