Obituaries
Chicago, Illinois Obituaries
Jesus Velasquez
Sep 21, 2018
Jesus E. Velasquez, age 66, beloved husband of Consuelo Velasquez; loving father of Raul Velasquez, Heidy (Ivan) Reinoso, Marco (Leticia) Velasquez and Maria (Luwin) Flores; cherished grandfather of Carlos, Kimberly, Alexander, Thomas, Leonel, Andrea and Estefani. Visitation Monday, September 24, from 4 to 9 pm; Funeral service time TBA at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W Grand Ave., Elmwood Park....
Dorothy P. Kowalski
Sep 13, 2018
Dorothy P. Kowalski, Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward (Cresencia), Peter (Laura), the late Karen Kriepke, the late Paul and the late Marie L. Kowalski, D.O.; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Visitation, Wednesday, 4 – 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 10:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76...
Ray C. Stensrud
Sep 5, 2018
Ray C. Stensrud age 82, beloved husband of 55 years to Kathleen A. (nee Warrick); cherished uncle, cousin and friend to many. Moose Life Member, River Park, Lodge 2578. Visitation Sunday, from 4 to 9 P.M. Funeral Prayers Monday, 10:00 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, Procession to St. Celestine Church for 11...
Guillermina Boneta
Sep 3, 2018
Guillermina Boneta nee Mena, age 70, beloved wife of the late Domingo Boneta, Sr., loving mother of Manuel (Lydia) Avila, Maria Avila, Domingo (Judy) Boneta, Alvin Boneta, Oscar (Nancy Martinez) Boneta and Sandra Boneta; cherished Abuelita of Cynthia Avila, Oscar Boneta, Jr., Angelo Boneta, Nathalie Boneta, Jonathan (Sabrina) Boneta, Jenissa Boneta, Frankie Boneta, Nathan Boneta, Markos Carmona, Syier Torres,...
Daniel J. Kenney
Aug 22, 2018
Kenney, Daniel J., Loving husband of Susan, nee: Mathisen. Devoted father of Tiffany (Johnny LaCalamita) Kenney and Sean (Anita) Kenney. Cherished Papa of Mikayla, Cassidy, Deagan, Daniel and Willa. Dear brother of Timothy, Deborah, Karen (Walt Barry) Kenney, Mark (Judy) and John (Valerie) Kenney. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Loving friend, coach and mentor to many. Visitation...
Alan S. Wilson
Aug 17, 2018
Alan S. Wilson, 70, of Elmwood Park, passed away August 17, 2018. Beloved husband of Renee', nee Biancalana; loving father of Kelly Wilson (Todd Franiuk), Shanna (Brian) Russell and Ross Wilson; cherished grandfather of L.B. and Brie Russell. A memorial visitation will be held Tuesday, August 21 st , 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service at...
Benjamin Joseph Badalamenti
Aug 16, 2018
Benjamin J. Badalamenti Age 76, beloved husband of the late Nancy; loving father of Ben; cherished grandpa of Benjamin Anthony and Andrew; dear brother of the late Peter and the late Louis (Marjorie); will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers Monday 9 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home...
Ryszard Ogrodnik
Aug 12, 2018
Ryszard Ogrodnik, at rest, Sunday, August 12, 2018, age 71. Visitation, Wednesday, from 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Thursday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North at 76th Ave), Elmwood Park to St. Celestine Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Private. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com
Peggy A. Mayfield
Aug 10, 2018
Mayfield, Peggy A., Loving sister of Frank (Sharon), Ricky (Pixie), Wayne (Renata), Jeff (Linda) Mayfield and Mary (William) Blackstone. Devoted aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished cousin of many. Visitation Sunday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service Monday, 10:00 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76 th Ave.)Elmwood Park. Interment Maryhill...
Ronald J. Hermann Sr.
Aug 2, 2018
Hermann, Ronald J. Sr. of Rosemont. Beloved husband of the late Donna. Loving father of Jeffrey Hermann, Tina (Frank) Cardone, Tracy Hermann and the late Ronald Jr. Cherished grandfather of Frankie, Joey, Rebecca, Kayla and Hannah. Dear brother of Lenny Hermann. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday 4-9 p.m. Funeral Service, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at the...
Marta C. Benitez
Jul 27, 2018
Marta C. Benitez. Beloved wife of Pedro. Loving mother of Pete (Christine) Benitez and Martha Benitez. Devoted grandmother of Aneliese and Alex. Cherished sister of the late Enrique Vazquez. Â Dear sister in law of Lily Vazquez. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 4-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. at the Elms Funeral Home,...
Louise M. Cerkleski
Jul 27, 2018
Louise M. Cerkleski  (Nee Walters) Age 76, beloved wife of 57 years to Ron; loving mother of Cindy (Edward) Hegarty and Sandra; cherished sister of Dorothy (Chuck) Wieczorek, George (Regina) Walters and the late John (Lorraine) Walters; dear aunt to many. Lying in State, St. Celestine Church 3020 N. 76 th Ct. Elmwood Park; Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at...
Ronald B. Krueger
Jul 18, 2018
Ronald B. Krueger, age 84; Proud US Army Veteran; beloved husband of Florence, nee Kellerman; loving father of Kent, Todd, Steven (Teresa), Scott (Carrie), the late Keith and the late Kevin (Joanne); dearest grandfather of Brandon, Josh, Cody, Jake, Noah, Jordan, Alexis, Caroline, Sophia, Jonathan and Joe; great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Hunter and Lillie; cherished brother-in-law of Bill and Ronnie...
George M. Bender
Jul 11, 2018
George M. Bender Age 47, beloved husband of Delia; loving Gushy of Samantha, Gary, Dana and Alex; dear brother of Richard, Dave (Donna), the late Douglas and Katherine; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, from 3 to 9 P.M. Funeral prayers, Monday, 10 A.M. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. Elmwood Park. Procession...
Leszek Chowaniak
Jun 26, 2018
Leszek Chowaniak, age 45, beloved husband of Magdalena Drozdz; devoted father of Victoria and Cassandra; dear brother of Iwona and Radoslaw, cherished son of Genowefa and Marian; loving son-in-law of Sylwester and Stanislawa Drozdz; devoted brother-in-law of Ewa Marciszewska and dear uncle of John and Vivianne. He will be missed by many family and friends. Visitation Friday, July 6...
Lynn Marie Weidner
Jun 25, 2018
Visitation Friday, June 29, from 3 to 9 pm; Funeral service Saturday, June 30, 10 am at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 West Grand Ave., Elmwood Park. Interment private. For more information please call 708-453-1234.
Lorraine Giambrone
Jun 23, 2018
Lorraine Giambrone, nee Casale, age 83, passed away June 23, 2018. Beloved wife of Joseph A.; loving mother of Jack and Susan (Tim) Flanagan; cherished grandmother of Theresa Flanagan (Matt Monahan) and Timothy and Michael Flanagan; great grandmother of Timothy Flanagan and Francesca Lorraine and Alexander James Monahan; dear sister of Laverne, John and the late Marie. Visitation Monday,...
Peter Gianfrancesco
Jun 6, 2018
Peter Gianfrancesco, Age 57; beloved son of Barbara and the late Peter; loving brother of Kathleen (David) Juran; dear uncle of Patrick and Victoria Juran; Visitation Sunday 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service, Monday, 10 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home 7600 W. Grand Ave. (North on 76th Ave.) Elmwood Park. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. For information 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com...
Gladys I. Valadez
Jun 4, 2018
Valadez, Gladys I. Beloved of wife of Alberto. Devoted mother of Tony (Lori) Rodriquez, Victoria Vega (Joe) Andux, Judy Santiago, Melissa (Alex) Pup, Maria (Tony) Rivera, Irene Vega (Jay) Patty, Jose (Columba) Valentin and Alberto (Elisa) Valadez Jr. Loving grandma and great grandma of many. Dear sister of Ruth (Mario) Giannese and Leslie (Frank) Giannese. Fond aunt of many...
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