Obituaries

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...

Feb 10, 2019

Roman Czarny , age 69.  Beloved husband of Wieslawa nee: Bardo. Loving father of Iwona Kogut, Aleksander (Joanna), Marcin (Magdalena), Justyna (Lukasz) Bibro.  Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Jacob, Patryk, Isabella, Zuzanna, Oscar and Oliver. Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Saturday, 10:15 a.m. at Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.) Elmwood Park to...

Feb 8, 2019

Robert Joseph Greco, 78, of Weeki Wachee, Florida and Chicago, Illinois passed away on February 8, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; Son, Jeff (Caroline); Daughters, Nicole (Mark) and Lindsay (Nathan); 2 grandchildren, Alex and Emma; and 3 brothers, Jerry, Rick, and Tom. Loved by so many. He will always be remembered for his love of...

Feb 7, 2019

Benjamin F. Shear 91, of Elmwood Park, passed away February 7, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Aleo); loving father of David, Ronald and Kenneth; cherished grandfather of Nick, Vicky, Rick and Kathryn; dear great grandfather of Phil and Liliana. Visitation Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, February 13, 2019 10...

Feb 7, 2019

Visitation Sunday, February 10, from 4 to 9 pm; Prayer service 5 pm and 7 pm followed by family sharing time. Funeral Mass, everyone to meet Monday, February 11, 10 am at Queen of Angels Church, 2330 W. Sunnyside, Chicago. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more information please call 708-453-1234. ,

Feb 6, 2019

Anna Dudziak, age 96, beloved mother of Irene (Daniel) Nichol and the late Ihor; cherished grandmother of Nicholas Dudziak, Mike, Jonathan, Alex  and Kelly Nichol. Lying-in-State Saturday, February 9, from 9 am until Time of Service 10 am at Villa Scalabrini  Chapel, 480 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake. Interment St Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. For more information please call 708-453-1234....

Feb 5, 2019

Paquito Raz Arancillo, age 82, beloved husband of Linda Arancillo; loving father of Mia Arancillo; cherished son of the late Alfonzo and Lucila Arancillo; dear brother of Emma (Luis) Lovis, Nena (Ricardo) Andrada and the late Eduardo Arancillo; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Saturday, February 9, from...

Feb 1, 2019

Mildred Drygalski, beloved wife of 60 years to John; loving sister of Pat (the late Connie) Ryan.

Jan 29, 2019

Manczko, Michael J., Loving husband of Georgia, nee: Lee. Devoted father of Michele (Justin) Sohl and Michael (Karen) Manczko. Cherished grandfather of Avery, Evan, Hannah, Molly and Rebecca. Dear brother of Sharon (Sam) Bova, Thaddeus Manczko and the late Madeline (Frank) Del Medico. Dear brother in law of Frank Del Medico. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Jan 23, 2019

Christopher Thurman, age 52, beloved son of Carolyn and Harold; loving brother of Valerie Thurman, Sherry (Leroy) Bono, and Marlene (Bryan) Miller; cherished uncle of Ryan Heaton, Niko and Evangeline Bono and Oliva Miller.

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....

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,...

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....

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...