Andrzej Szabelski
Jan 19, 2019
Andrzej Szabelski, Born September 29, 1950, at Rest January 19, 2019, Age 68; beloved husband of Irena; loving father of Piotr and Wioletta (Marek) Ordakowski; dearest grandfather of Sebastian and Weronika. Memorial Gathering, Thursday, January 24 th , from 4 to 9 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park....
Alice S. Hartman
Jan 12, 2019
Alice S. Hartman, age 65, beloved wife of 47 years to Norman Hartman; loving mother of Jacqueline (David) Hartman-Stout, Carolyn Hartman and Paul (Sandy) Hartman; cherished nana of Nicholas, Benjamin, Aiden, Nicole, Julianne, Craig, Jr., Haley, Paul, Jr., Alaska, Mannix, Dylan, Ryan, Michelle and Tiana. Visitation Friday, January 18, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral service Saturday, January 19,...
Carlos Ruben Martinez
Jan 6, 2019
Carlos "Lito" Martinez, age 37, passed away on January 6, 2019. He was born on December 2, 1981 in Chicago Illinois. He is survived by his wife Stefanie Velez Martinez , his mother Miriam Adorno, and his Father, Carlos "Chino" Martinez. Lito was a wonderful and loving father to Amaiya and Aliyah. Dear brother to Maribel, Mario and Marcelino....
Carlos "Charlie" Cruz
Jan 6, 2019
Carlos "Charlie" Cruz, age 55, beloved father of Gloria (Jeremy Koch) Cruz, Carlos Cruz, Jr. and Ricardo Cruz; loving grandfather of Elena and Omar; cherished son of Felix and Gloria Ramirez; dear brother of Eddie (Margie) Cruz and Vivian (Ruben) Oliveras; fond uncle of Vivian, Damaris, Eddie, Ruben, Jr., Christian and the late Emilio; loving cousin and nephew to...
Thomas O. Milligan Jr.
Jan 2, 2019
Thomas O. Milligan, Jr., Beloved husband of Bozena "Bonnie" and Loving father of Molly, Denise, Tom, Danny and many grandchildren. Siblings brother Bill and family, sister Dolores and family, sister Kristine and family. Visitation Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave.,(North @76th Ave) Elmwood Park. Prayers Saturday 11:15 a.m. to...
Norine E. Egan
Dec 28, 2018
Egan, Norine E., Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving Mother of Richard (Verne), James (the late Joan), Dennis Egan, Kathleen (Daniel) Johnson and the late Michael. Cherished grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of thirteen. Loving sister of Edward (Sandy) Ganshirt and the late Denise Plath. Visitation Wednesday 4-9 a.m. Funeral, Thursday 10:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home,...
Donna L. Lavorini
Dec 11, 2018
Lavorini, Donna L. nee: Paris. Devoted mother of Ashley Lavorini and Danielle (Fiancé Tavi McNeil). Loving sister of Kathi (Gilbert) Guevara, John (Lori) Paris and Jim (Ligia Rioja, M.D.) Paris. Cherished aunt of Gioia, Celia, Sofia, Vincent, John III, Benjamin and Nicholas. Best friend to "George Carlos." Visitation Friday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, prayers, 9:15 a.m. at the Elms...
Angela Truty
Dec 7, 2018
Angela Truty, nee Ogrodny, age 94. Beloved wife of John Francis; dear mother of John D. (Dani), Larry (Alice), Andrea and the late Terry; loving grandmother of Erika (Jon E.) Patkowa, John M., David, Alison (Tommy) Stuever, Brittny (Jason) Baugh, James (Erin), Scott (Patty), and Tim; loving great-grandmother of Tyler, Lars, Cory, Luca, Chloe, Noah, Logan, Aubrey, Hank,...
Maria Zurita
Dec 7, 2018
Zurita, Maria, Beloved daughter of Tomasa and the late Andres Loving sister of Rudy (Tina), Andy, Arnie (Denise), Esther, Martha, Estela (Chris) Vanderkuyl, Micaela (Mike) Anderson, and Jose (Araceli) Ramirez. Fond aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation, Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, prayers 9:00 a.m. from the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave....
Rafael "Ralph" Calderon Sr.
Dec 2, 2018
Rafael N. Calderon Sr. "Ralph" of Elmwood Park, Age 81. Proud U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Veteran; beloved husband of 55 years to Marcella (nee Bell); loving father of Laura (Armensue), Karen (David) Zeller and Rafael N. II (Heather); cherished grandpa of Taylor and Breanna; dear brother of Fernando (Elena). Ralph never forgot the love from his grandmother Sara Avalos who...
Jack Bondelli Jr.
Nov 26, 2018
Jack Bondelli Jr., a long-time resident of Elmwood Park, passed away peacefully at the age of 84. He retired from the Lyons Township School District and previously worked at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago for 26 years. He was the brother of Vince, Josephine (Al), and the late Phil (Jo-Anne). He is survived by his beloved wife of...
Dorothy Galiano
Nov 25, 2018
Galiano, Dorothy, nee; Zefferies, Jefferies Beloved wife of the late Leo. Loving mother of Joseph "Joey" Dear grandmother of Mary "Buffa" and Dominique "Mik". Great grandmother of Dominic and Rocco. Fond sister of George and the late Buddy "Gus", Ange, Mary Ellen "Skinny", Rose, and Doris. Fond aunt of many; special aunt to Cheryl D'Amato. Devoted care giver to...
Evelyn I. Schmidt
Nov 22, 2018
Evelyn I. Schmidt, Beloved wife of the late John E. Schmidt; loving mother of Steve (Julie), John (Kitsa) and Alan (Kelly); dear grandmother of Steven (Amanda), Jeffrey (Elizabeth), Sara (Michael) Johnson, Rena (Tyler) Slovick, Michael (Kelly), Jeffrey (Sarah), Jennifer and Jessica; great-grandmother of ten. Lying in State, Wednesday, at St. Cyprian Church, 2601 Clinton, River Grove, from 9 a.m....
Filippo La Barbera
Nov 21, 2018
La Barbera, Filippo, Loving husband of Carmela nee: D'Alfonso. Devoted brother of the late Salvatore, Antonio, Michele, and Francesco. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral Monday, prayers 9:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., (North at 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to St. Vincent Ferrer Church,...
Margaret Ann Taccio
Nov 18, 2018
Margaret Ann Taccio; beloved daughter of the late Rocco Sr. and Carmine, nee Falcone; loving sister of Mildred (the late Harold) Julian and preceded in death by Ben, Maria (William) Di Pidova, Frank, Nick (Betty), Angelina (Jerry) Mazzoni and Rocco Jr. To my 2 dearest friends, Agnes Snita and Louis Toledo, thank you with all my love.  Visitation, Wednesday,...
Minerva Ramirez
Nov 4, 2018
Mini was called home to God.  She was surrounded by family at the time of her death. Beloved wife of Luis Ramirez. Loving mother of the late Angel Lebron Jr. and Marcy Trujillo. Dear sister of the late Carlos Alberto Alvarez, Jose (Orquidia) Feliciano, Antonio (Maria) Feliciano, Aurea (late Neftali) DelRio, Dory (Hector) Gonzalez, Aide (Michael) Monette and Migdalia (David)...
Laurette C. Mumford
Oct 25, 2018
Laurette C. Mumford, nee Jaski, 63, of Elmwood Park, passed away Oct. 25, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert Mumford; loving sister of Michael (Deby) Jaski, William (Karen) Jaski and Camille (Zig) Popiolek; devoted daughter of the late Lee and Claire Jaski;  cherished aunt of Samantha, Michael, Robert, Valerie, Christopher, Steven and Elizabeth and great aunt of Cooper, Finn,...
Adele F. Schinski
Oct 12, 2018
Adele F. Schinski, age 88; beloved wife of the late Harry; loving mother of Gary (Deborah), James (Frances), Mary (Kenn) Nigro and Catherine (Phil) Sampogna; cherished grandmother of Mark Nigro, Paul Nigro, Katie (Brandon) Zenker and Mary Sampogna. Visitation, Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North...
David Benavidez
Oct 9, 2018
David A. Benavidez, age 23; beloved husband of Cecilia; cherished son of Franklin Benavidez and Fanny Ordonez; loving brother of Gustavo, Mauricio and Daniela Benavidez; dearest grandson of Jacinto Benavidez; loving uncle of Di Angelo, Anthony, Adalynn, Yuliana, Julian, Sarahi Benavidez and Leilanie and Iliana Gonzalez; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Â Visitation, Sunday, at The Elms Funeral...
Halina Sadkowska
Sep 29, 2018
Halina Sadkowska, 74, passed away September 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Marian Sadkowski; loving mother of Janusz Sadkowski, Agata Ostaszewski,  Agnieszka (Mark) Kaschube and the late Stanislaw Sadkowski; cherished grandmother of Natalia and Mateusz Ostaszewski, Alexander and Vienna Kaschube and David Sadkowski. She will be missed by many family and friends in Poland and America. Visitation Friday from...
